QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 13 MARCH 2009

WEATHER – OVER CAST TRACK RATING – SLOW 6 RAIL – 10.5M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – N. Torpey, I. Brown, Z. Turner, S. Kelly, T. Quick
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, B. Andrews, R. Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Supplemenatary Report

From GCTC, 11.3.09 – Race 8

Trainer J. Wallace reported that FORBES was found to be lame in the near fore leg subsequent to competing at the above race meeting.


Race 1: Ce Environmental 3yo Maiden Plate - 1300m
1st – Player Run 2nd – Don’t Do It Again 3rd – My Fallacy 4th - Dapper

CRAIGLEA PURSUIT (K. Pope) was slow to begin.

Near the 1000m, GREY MAMBO (A. Spinks) shifted out and made contact with PLAYER RUN (B. Evans), which at that stage was racing ungenerously at the heels of MY FALLACY (L. Cassidy). As a result of this incident, PLAYER RUN became unbalanced and shifted out, making contact with CATCH A CHIC (L. Rolls).

CATCH A CHIC raced wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of GREY MAMBO revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore fetlock. Trainer M. Wilson was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for GREY MAMBO prior to its next race start.






Race 2: Ce Risk, Safety & Security 4yo & Up Maiden H’cap - 1300m
1st – Hello Boss 2nd – Alyssa Jean 3rd – Hindsight 4th – Carry On Dancer

DUVIVIER (M. Palmer) jumped away awkwardly.

JUGERSTON (N. Thomas) was slow to begin.

CARRY ON DANCER (O. Turpin) made contact with HENRY’S ANN (A. Pattillo) on jumping away.


Race 3: Cleanevent 3yo & UP Maiden Plate - 1500m
1st – Indendio 2nd – American Gangster 3rd – Dave The Dude 4th – Ignition Miss

Stewards acceded to a request from trainer Mr S. Hunter to allow jockey T. Treichel to ride IGNITION MISS half a kilogram over its allotted weight.

NO HURRY (S. Galloway) jumped away awkwardly and was tightened for room shortly after between DEENLESTER (M. Hellyer) and THREE GONGS (A. Spinks).

LICORICE (C. McIver) was tightened for room on jumping away between AMERICAN GANGSTER (C. Reith) and INCENDIO (L. Cassidy), both of which shifted ground.

DAVE THE DUDE (L. Rolls) and ROBSON (K. Banks) made contact on jumping away.

Near the 1400m, LUCYROX (K. Pope) had to be steadied when tightened for room between CROIX DE FER (G. Baker), which shifted in, and AMERICAN GANGSTER (C. Reith) which, when racing ungenerously, shifted out. Whilst stewards acknowledged the contribution to the incident by AMERICAN GANGSTER, G. Baker, rider of CROIX DE FER, was nevertheless reprimanded and advised to afford his fellow riders more racing room in future. LUCYROX then commenced to race ungenerously and did so until a point leaving the 1000m. AMERICAN GANGSTER also overraced and near the 800m improved up on to the heels of SUAVE CONSORT (Michael Palmer) and had to be steadied.

When DAVE THE DUDE (L. Rolls) took up the lead near the 600m, the pace slackened and as a result THREE GONGS (A. Spinks), which was following, improved up on to the heels of DAVE THE DUDE and had to be steadied. CROIX DE FER (G. Baker), which was trailing THREE GONGS shifted out off the heels of that horse, taking KALENJI (M. Palmer) out on to AMERICAN GANGSTER (C. Reith), which overreacted and shifted out abruptly, taking KALENJI wider on the track.

KALENJI raced wide throughout.

A post race veterinary examination of KALENJI revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer F. Adams will be advised that he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance for KALENJI prior to its next race start.

Stewards intend to question jockey T. Treichel in regards to his reasons for leaving the course without seeking permission of the stewards. Stewards also intend question T. Treichel in regards to his apparent failure to ride IGNITION MISS right out to the finish line.

Race 4: CE Property Services F&M Class 1 H’cap - 1200m
1st – Salice 2nd – Miss Courtly 3rd –Gazillion 4th – Cooma Creek

SALICE (C. McIver) and NIKKI BEACH (D. Craven) made heavy contact on jumping away.

SHARJAH (L. Cassidy) was tightened for room at the start between COOMA CREEK (A. Spinks), both of which shifted ground.

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice M. Palmer regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of FALLING STAR. M. Palmer stated that he had been instructed to ride the horse in a rearward position from the wide gate and stated that the mare was never comfortable on the rain affected track and at no stage, in his opinion, did the horse stretch out. Trainer R. Heathcote expressed disappointment regarding the performance of FALLING STAR and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality that may become apparent in the days following the race that would explain the performance.


Race 5: Cleanvu CG&E Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Swirling Moss 2nd –Notevenow 3rd – Cotto 4th – Willowie Lad

On return to scale a protest was lodged by L. Cassidy, rider of the 2nd placegetter, NOTEVENOW, against SWIRLING MOSS being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video stewards were of the opinion that although SWIRLING MOSS had shifted in approaching 150m and made contact with NOTEVENOW, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the inconvenience suffered by NOTEVENOW as a result of the contact warranted a reversal of placings and therefore dismissed the objection and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

JE SUIS ROCKSTAR (M. Palmer) began awkwardly.

Leaving the 600m, BRAVE ATTEMPT (A. Spinks) improved up on to the heels of THE CRUSADER and had to be steadied.

SWIRLING MOSS (C. McIver) and WILLOWIE LAD (C. Reith) both raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from B. Evans regarding the disappointing performance of NIGHT ROGUES. B. Evans stated he rode the gelding urgently in the early stages in an endeavour to take up a forward position as instructed, however NIGHT ROGUES failed to show the necessary speed to do so and as a result settled further back than he had anticipated. B. Evans added that the horse did not travel comfortably at any stage during the race and felt that the gelding did not handle the rain affected track. Trainer A. Bailey’s representative was unable to offer any explanation for the performance and undertook to report back to stewards any abnormality which may become apparent that may have had a bearing on the performance.

The connections of THE CRUSADER reported that, in their opinion, the gelding failed to handle the prevailing track conditions today. A post race veterinary examination of THE CRUSADER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 6: Cleanevent Class 4 H’cap - 1000m
1st –Nostrum 2nd – Jad 3rd – Kirra Lyn 4th – Eternal’s Choice

BEN HUR (S. Scriven) reared at the start and lost considerable ground. A warning was placed on BEN HUR regarding its barrier manners.

RED ENZO (M. Palmer) dipped near the 600m.

Stewards sought an explanation from S. Scriven regarding the performance of BEN HUR. S. Scriven stated that although the horse lost valuable ground at the start, he was very disappointed in the gelding’s performance, and was concerned in the fashion that BEN HUR tired over the concluding stages. Trainer Mr B. Baldwin stated that the horse had trialled only fairly, however its work leading up to today’s event had pleased him. He also expressed his disappointment in regards to the performance of BEN HUR. A post race veterinary examination of BEN HUR failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 7: Cleandomain Class 3 H’cap - 1600m
1st – Plenty Of Practise 2nd – Fat Possum 3rd – Modern Glamour 4th – Don Carmello

MODERN GLAMOUR (C. Whiteley) began awkwardly and lost ground.

DON CARMELLO (B. Payne) jumped away very awkwardly.

Leaving the 1100m, FLY MISTY (E. Wilkinson) commenced to race ungenerously and had to be steadied off the heels of RADIO STAR (B. Evans). When being restrained, FLY MISTY shifted out, making contact with KILKENNY QUEEN (A. Spinks).

FAT POSSUM (C. McIver) raced wide from a point approaching the 800m.

Leaving the 400m, RADIO STAR (B. Evans) attempted to take a run between FAT POSSUM and DON CARMELLO (B. Payne), however was unable to do so due to FAT POSSUM (C. McIver) shifting out. RADIO STAR then commenced to lay in when placed under pressure and was held up for a short distance approaching the winning post.

MODERN GLAMOUR (C. Whiteley) appeared to resent the whip over the final 100m.

THROUGH THE WAVES (K. Pope) raced wide for the majority of the event.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Gary Baker – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Absent jockeys
J. Bowditch – Ill – Certificate required*

Adjourned inquiries
Race 3. Re jockey T. Treichel – (1) leaving course without permission – (2) apparent failure to ride his mount out

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Player Run, Craiglea Pursuit, Ca Plane Pour Moi, Hindsight, Robson, Croix De Fer, Gazillion, Miss Courtly, Jamelden Cat, Detected, Through The Waves, Starelie,

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Don’t Do It Again, American Gangster, Notevenow, Fat Possum


Warnings/bars
Race 1. Grey Mambo – Lame off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)
Race 3. Kalenji – Lame near foreleg – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)
Race 6. Ben Hur – Reared at start. – Warning

Protest
Race 5. 2nd (Notevenow) v. 1st Swirling Moss) – Interference near 200m - Dismissed


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Ignition Miss – T. Treichel
Race 5. Ready Asset – K. Pope