QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 RAIL – 7.5M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – N. Torpey, J. Williamson, W. Booshand, T. Quick
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From BTC meeting, 21.2.09

Stewards today continued an inquiry into the reason for MATARANKA (B. El-Issa) being checked near the 350m in race 8 at the above race meeting. At the inquiry today evidence was taken from B. El-Issa, M. Palmer (BERNADO) and apprentice B. Evans (JACHAZE). After hearing all evidence and viewing the film, B. Evans was found guilty of contravening AR137(a), in that he rode in a careless manner by permitting his mount to shift out near the 350m under riding when not clear of MATARANKA, causing that horse to be checked and lose ground. B. Evans was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 February, and to expire at midnight, 11 March.
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Stablehand Mr D. Erhart was fined $100 for entering the jockeys’ room when not authorised. ________________________

Race 1: Winnipeg 3yo Maiden Plate - 1300m
1st – Starsplash 2nd – Master Of War 3rd – Circumnavigate 4th - Lauxes

LAUXES (J. Bowditch) and MASTER OF WAR (G. Baker) came together at the start.

Shortly after the start, BEAUTIFUL MOON (B. Evans) and DUBAI STORM (S. Galloway) both raced in restricted room between DAPPER (R. McMahon), which shifted in, and CRAIGLEA KARA (A. Taylor) which shifted out. As both horses continued to race in restricted room for some distance, BEAUTIFULL MOON commenced to get its head up and raced ungenerously and shifted in and away from DAPPER, tightening DUBAI STORM.

Near the 1100m, LIJUDARO (R. Goltz) was tightened for room by MASTER OF WAR (G. Baker), which shifted out, and DUBAI STORM (S. Galloway), which was taken in by BEAUTIFUL MOON (B. Evans) when that horse shifted in and away from DAPPER (R. McMahon). As a consequence, TELL JEAN (T. Treichel), which was trailing, clipped the heels of LIJUDARO and blundered, and STARSPLASH (C. Whiteley) was inconvenienced.

On straightening, DAPPER (R. McMahon) shifted out to improve and brushed BEAUTIFUL MOON (B. Evans).

Near the 350m, DUBAI STORM shifted out to improve and made contact with STARSPLASH.

LAUXES (J. Bowditch) hung out for the majority of the race.

BEAUTIFUL MOON raced 3 wide for the majority of the event.


Race 2: Show Ego 3yo Maiden H’cap - 1500m
1st – All Show 2nd – Incendio 3rd – Croix De Fer 4th – Blue Ego

As R. McMahon was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of NATANE. R. McMahon was fined $200.

Apprentice M. Hellyer, rider of ELLEN ROSINA, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of CROIX DE FER (G. Baker), which resulted in CROIX DE FER having to be checked. Apprentice Hellyer was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 February and to expire at midnight, 11 March 2009.

Near the 100m, CROIX DE FER (G. Baker) shifted in under pressure and bumped IGNITION MISS.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of NO HURRY and the riding tactics adopted, jockey B. Pengelly stated that he had been instructed to have the horse positioned forward, however the horse jumped away awkwardly with its head in the air and missed the start. He added that as a consequence he settled at the rear of the field rather than be caught wide. B. Pengelly further stated that at various stages of the race NO HURRY seemed somewhat reluctant to travel, and when asked for an effort on straightening, the gelding failed to finish the race off as expected. Trainer B. Smith confirmed the instructions to have the horse placed closer to the lead and agreed that the performance today of NO HURRY was disappointing. The explanation was noted.


Race 3: Zasu F&M Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Salice 2nd – Player Run 3rd – Hello Boss 4th – Carry On Dancer

CARRY ON DANCER (O. Turpin) missed the start.

PLAYER RUN (B. Evans) was tightened for room on jumping away between THE POCKET ROCKET (A. Erhart), which jumped inwards, and SALICE (S. Scriven), which jumped out and away from KISS KISS (R. Goltz), which also jumped outwards.

LINDO FALCAO (C. McIver) was slow to jump.

Approaching the 1000m, PLAYER RUN (B. Evans) had to be steadied when cramped for room between KISS KISS (R. Goltz), which shifted out slightly when being eased away from the heels of ZERO SUSPICION (M. Palmer), and DUVIVIER (B. El-Issa), which shifted in. B. El-Issa, rider of DUVIVIER, was advised to ensure he is clear when shifting ground.

Near the 1000m, THE POCKET ROCKET (A. Erhart) shifted in and away from PEARLY BEACH (J. Taylor), resulting in SALICE (S. Scriven) having to be checked. SALICE then shifted in abruptly, causing severe interference to ZERO SUSPICION (M. Palmer) and HELLO BOSS (C. Whiteley). As there were a number of contributing factors involved, stewards were unable to apportion blame to any particular horse or rider for the incident.

A post race veterinary examination of LINDO FALCAO, which appeared to be disappointing revealed the horse to have a respiratory problem.


Race 4: A Little Kiss CG&E H’cap - 1200m
1st – Night Rogues 2nd – Shake The Lantern 3rd – Colin’s Choice 4th –Stawell Dash

Trainer W. Naoum was fined $100 for presenting BONHOMME RICHARD to the enclosure with incorrect gear.

Trainer M. Brosnan was fined $100 for failing to present CORAL FLIGHT on course by the prescribed time.

AMERICAN GANGSTER (C. Reith) was slow to begin.

A. Taylor, rider of DIVE BOMBER, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1000m she permitted her mount to shift in, which resulted in NIGHT ROGUES (B. Evans) being taken in on to SHAKE THE LANTERN (N. Thomas), which shifted in, resulting in ROSWALD (M. Hellyer) and SHAKE THE LATERN being severely checked. STAWELL DASH was also hampered in this incident. A. Taylor was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 10 meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 March, and to expire at midnight, 15 March 2009.


Race 5: Analie E&G Class 3 H’cap - 1500m
1st – Haverford 2nd – Mackunda 3rd – Snackman 4th – Mardi Magrar

NORSE CODE cast a plate and was attended to by the farrier prior to the start.

Leaving the 1100m when the pace steadied, NORSE CODE (R. McMahon) commenced to pull hard and then shifted out, making heavy contact with DAVION (S. Scriven). DAVION then became unbalanced and shifted out, forcing MOLLINGTON GRANGE (L. Rolls) and GEE WHIZ wider on the track. MOLLINGTON GRANGE and GEE WHIZ were both then forced to race wide around the first turn and raced wide for the remainder of the race.

HAVERFORD (C. McIver) and SNACKMAN (O. Turpin) were held up in the straight until after leaving the 200m.

STRESSO (C. Reith) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.


Race 6: Denise’s Joy Class 3 (Mares) 4yo & Up H’cap - 1500m
1st – Lucky Toss 2nd – Plenty Of Practise 3rd – Starelie 4th – Notre Amour

Near the 300m, CAJUN MOON (M. Hellyer) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of STARELIE (R. Wiggins) when that horse shifted out to improve.

CAJUN MOON (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout.


Race 7: Lyndhurst Stud Class 3 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Blue Jupiter 2nd – Fulham 3rd –Sweet Sassi 4th – Seething Duck

As D. Craven was currently under suspension, R. Wiggins was substituted as the rider of FALVALEA.

BLUE JUPITER (S. Scriven) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

DAMNATION (M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

SPANISH SISTER (A. Spinks), UNINTENTIONAL (J. Jones) and SEETHING DUCK (J. Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the event.

STAR TOUCH (G. Baker) got its head up approaching the home turn and commenced to overrace and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

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



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Ric Mahon – Jockey – Overweight –AR120(b) - $200*
Race 4. Bill Naoum - Trainer - Present horse with incorrect gear - $100 – AR140A*
Race 4. Maryann Brosnan – Trainer – Present horse late on course - $100 – AR117*
Race 7. Tim Hurley – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR70*

Darryl Erhart – Stablehand – Unauthorised entry of jockeys’ room – LR17(2) - $100*

Suspensions
From BTC, 21.2.09
Brent Evans – A/jockey – C/riding – 9 mtgs – M/n 28.2.09 to m/n 11.3.09*
Race 2. Michael Hellyer – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 8 mtgs – M/n 28.2.09 to
m/n 11.3.09*
Race 4. Amy Taylor – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 10 mtgs – M/n 1.3.09 to
m/n 15.3.09*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Master Of War, Incendio, Mackunda, Plenty Of Practice, Fulham.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Natane – A. Spinks
Race 3. Pearly Beach – J. Taylor
Race 7. Damnation – M. Hellyer
Falvalea – R. Wiggins
Spanish Sister – A. Spinks