QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2009

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SLOW 6/DEAD 5 AFTER RACE 1/DEAD 4 AFTER RACE 4

RAIL – 3M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – J. Hackett, W. Birch, G. Ireland, S. Fletcher, I. Brown, T. Quick
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - Club
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – A. Muilwyk, K. Warwick, A. Mclaren
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

As P. Hammersley and K. Wharton were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Steve Rowley Signs & The Bustard Eagles 2yo Fillies H’cap - 1200m
1st – Funtanes 2nd – Craiglea Bella 3rd – Pharonic 4th - Kolo

Trainer J. Fitzgerald was reprimanded for removing a small foam girth cover from KOLO when presented to the enclosure.

TEAATTHERITZ (G. Colless) was slow to begin.

KOLO (A. Spinks) shifted out at the start, making contact with CRAIGLEA BELLA (R. McMahon).

STREET SIGN (B. Evans) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with DOROTHY (J. Taylor).

Near the 900m, PHARONIC (J. Bowditch) was placed in restricted room to the inside of CHANFAL (M. Palmer) after that horse shifted in and away from SWIFT SANDS (C. Spry).

DOROTHY raced wide in the early stages.

Near the 700m, FUNTANTES (L. Cassidy) had to be steadied when tightened for room between STREET SIGN and KOLO, which when racing ungenerously shifted out.

Shortly after straightening, STREET SIGN was buffeted between FUNTANTES and KOLO, which was endeavouring to shift out to improve.

Near the 350m, FUNTANTES faltered of its own accord.

DOROTHY was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

FLAXEN BELLE (S. Scriven) and STREET SIGN raced wide throughout.

A post race veterinary examination of STOPSTART revealed the filly to be suffering from mild heat stress.

Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Dead 5.


Race 2: Iceworks E&G Class 6 H’cap - 1400m
1st – Tenfold 2nd – Yass River 3rd –Red Sphere 4th - Framous

THREE LITTLE WORDS (J. Bowditch) had to be checked on jumping away when tightened for room between PRIDE OF POWER (S. Galloway) and TENFOLD (L. Rolls), which shifted out after jumped away awkwardly.

READY WHEN YOU ARE (J. Taylor) and VIKING STORM (S. Seamer) were slow to begin.

THREE LITTLE WORDS overraced in the early stages.

COLUMATE (R. McMahon) raced wide until near the 900m.

PELLTRO (B. Evans) and GATEKERS BAY (B. El-Issa) raced wide for the majority of the event.

TENFOLD lost its near hind plate in running.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of TENFOLD, trainer M. Eggleston stated that, in his opinion, the addition of blinkers and step up in distance of today’s event had assisted in the horse’s performance. He added that TENFOLD had had problems and he experienced difficulties getting the gelding to peak fitness through trackwork, however with the number of runs in this campaign, TENFOLD had reached peak fitness.

A post race veterinary examination of READY WHEN YOU ARE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.




Race 3: Optus Pre-Paid NMW H’cap – 1815m
1st – Encosta Tszyu 2nd – King Artist 3rd – Tipsy Piggy 4th – Iluva Queenslander

TIMS IMAGE (C. McIver) and I’M SO STUNNING (C. Reith) were tightened for room on jumping away between STEADY POPLAR (J. Bowditch) and HAVAYARN (G. Colless), which shifted out.

MOONLIGHT LILY (G. Baker) and ILUVA QUEENSLANDER (R. McMahon) came together on jumping away.

Near the 1600m, SHUFFLE THE CASH (K. Forrester) had to be checked when attemping a run to the inside of I’M SO STUNNING where there was doubtful room.

TIPSY PIGGY (L. Cassidy) raced wide in the early stages.

Near the 700m, TIPSY PIGGY improved up on to the heels of HAVAYARN and had to be steadied. As a result, TIPSY PIGGY shifted wider on the track.

Shortly after straightening, HAVAYARN, which was weakening, was hampered between ILUVA QUEENSLANDER and ENCOSTA TSZYU, which shifted out to improve. KINGS ARTIST (B. El-Issa), which was following, was momentarily inconvenienced. KINGS ARTIST was then held up for a short distance.

SHUFFLE THE CASH (K. Forrester) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

GOLDERS ROAD (M. Palmer) raced wide for the majority of the event.

TIMS IMAGE lost its near hind plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of HAVAYARN revealed the gelding to be sore in the near hind leg. A swab sample was taken from HAVAYARN. Trainer A. Bailey was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for HAVAYARN prior to its next race start.

The veterinary surgeon also reported that I’M SO STUNNING was sore in the off fore fetlock. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for I’M SO STUNNING prior to its next race start.


Race 4: Keith Partridge 3yo H’cap - 1000m
1st –Spanish Fling 2nd – Poor Judge 3rd – The Crusader 4th - Showit

MR BOOGIEWOOGIE (R. Wiggins) was slow to begin.

MEET GEORGE (L. Rolls) and THE CRUSADER (L. Cassidy) came together on jumping away.

At the start, MISS MONASHEE (O. Turpin) shifted out, making contact with the hind quarters of TINKLING (S. Seamer).

Passing the 600m, POOR JUDGE (J. Taylor) and SHOWIT (E. Wilkinson) were buffeted between RHODAMINE (R. Agnew) and MEET GEORGE (L. Rolls), which shifted in for a short distance.

MEET GEORGE (L. Rolls), SHOWIT (E. Wilkinson) and PANDEMONIA (C. McIver) raced wide throughout.

Trainer R. Heathcote advised that BRILLIANTES will now be sent for an immediate spell.

A post race veterinary examination of MEET GEORGE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

The club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that EZI GIRL had sustained a laceration to the gum.

Following this event the track rating was upgraded to Dead 4.


Race 5: Waipara Hills Wines 2MW Last Year H’cap - 1000m
1st –Burdekin Blues 2nd – Azzaland 3rd – Sir Monashee 4th – Barons Court

SEQUALLAN (R. Agnew), SECTAGONAL (G. Colless), BARONS COURT (O. Turpin) and NESSUNO (C. McIver) were a little slow to begin.

A post race veterinary examination of SIR BREAKFAST failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 6: North Brisbane Rugby Union Club F&M Class 6 H’cap - 1500m
1st – Malela 2nd – Morgalicious 3rd – Belles Opinion 4th - Kenshe

Shortly after the start, PRIDE’N’PREJUDICE (M. Palmer) shifted in, making contact with the hind quarters of BORN TO HUNT (J. Bowditch).

Passing the 1000m, LA BELLA LUISA (S. Galloway) improved onto the heels of MALELA (R. McMahon) and had to be steadied.

Near the 200m, RISEUPSINGING (E. Wilkinson) had to be steadied when tightened for room between BORN TO HUNT (J. Bowditch), which shifted in, and KENSHE (R. Wiggins), which shifted out. Both J. Bowditch, rider of BORN TO HUNT, and R. Wiggins, rider of KENSHE, were reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future. KENSHE continued to shift out and near the 100m bumped BORN TO HUNT (J. Bowditch).

SECONDE (O. Turpin), HUSSONOVA (S. Seamer) and TELLEMTOGO (B. El-Issa) raced wide throughout.

LA BELLA LUISA lost its near hind plate in running.




Race 7: Rankins On The Mall J. Cadell-Garrick F&M H’cap - 1200m
1st – Satsang 2nd – Ugly Betty 3rd – Michelle Cafea 4th – Black Minx

DESDEMONA (G. Colless) and BINGIL BAY (K. Pope) came together on jumping away.

MOMENTOUSLY (R. Agnew) jumped away awkwardly.

ALLABOUTUS (J. Taylor) and WHERE’SMINE (K. Cunningham) also came together on jumping away.

After jumping away awkwardly, MOMENTOUSLY raced ungenerously in the early stages and near the 800m had to be steadied when tightened for room between ALLABOUTUS and SATSANG (M. Palmer) which shifted out.

Between the 700m and 600m, TSUTSUMI (S. Galloway) were obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of MOPPETT (J. Bowditch), which was taken in slightly by MICHELLE CAFEA (A. Spinks).

Rounding the home turn, UGLY BETTY (L. Cassidy) shifted out, forcing QUIZZICAL LADY (S. Scriven) wider on the track.

MOMENTOUSLY hung out rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight, and near the 300m had to be steadied off the heels of WHEREE’SMINE (K. Cunningham). MOMENTOUSLY continued to lay out for the remainder of the race.

Near the 200m, MICHELLE CAFEA shifted out and brushed UGLY BETTY (L. Cassidy).

WHERE’SMINE (K. Cunningham) and ALLABOUTUS (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned co-trainer Mr Jason McLachlan regarding the tactics adopted on KEY BAR NIGHTS today as opposed to its last 3 starts. Mr McLachlan stated that at the horse’s last 3 starts it had drawn wide and they believed it was in the best interests of the mare to ride it quieter. He further added that blinkers were placed on the horse for the first time today, and with the benefit of the inside alley, decided to ride KEY BAR NIGHTS forward, which has been the most successful manner in which to ride the mare. Stewards noted Mr McLachlan’s comments, however he was admonished for failing to inform stewards of their intention to ride the horse differently today.

A post race veterinary examination of ALLABOUTUS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.












Race 8: Norths Juniors NMW H’cap - 1200m
1st – Kneel And Raise 2nd – Sir Teles 3rd – Queen Of Asia 4th – Wigndove

Jockey C. Reith was examined by the club’s doctor after riding in race 3 and stood down from his remaining engagement on FISSILE. J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of that gelding.

SHADY PROSPECT (L. Cassidy) jumped away awkwardly.

EAGLE HEIGHTS (A. Spinks) blundered on jumping away and a short distance later faltered.

Near the 900m, KNEEL AND RAISE (L. Rolls) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ALADDINS LION (R. McMahon), which shifted in. R. McMahon, rider of ALADDINS LION, was reprimanded.

AUDUBON (R. Wiggins) overraced in the early and middle stages.

L. Cassidy, rider of SHADY PROSPECT reported that his saddle shifted back on entering the straight and, in his opinion, resulted in SHADY PROSPECT failing to stretch out down the home straight.

Shortly after entering the straight, EAGLE HEIGHTS was retired from the event. A post race veterinary examination of EAGLE HEIGHTS failed to reveal any abnormalities other than the horse had lost its near fore plate in running.. Trainer J. Ryan’s representative Mr K. Schweida, was advised that he must obtain a veterinary clearance for EAGLE HEIGHTS prior to its next race start.

M. Hughes, rider of WIGNDOVE, dropped his whip passing the 100m.























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. John Fitzgerald – Trainer – Change girth after weigh – AR11A*
Race 6. Joe Bowditch – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 8. Rick McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*


Race day illness/injuries
C. Reith – Illness – Certificate required*

Absent jockeys
K. Wharton – Injured – Certificate required*
P. Hammersley –Ill – Certificate required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Havayarn

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Havayarn – Sore near hind – Vet clearance – LR36(b)
I’m So Stunning – Vet clearance – LR36(b)
Race 8. Eagle Heights – Retired from race – Vet clearance – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Dorothy – J. Taylor
Race 2. Columate – R. McMahon
Race 3. Tims Image – C. McIver
Race 4. Brilliantes – J. Bowditch
Race 8. Fissile – J. Taylor