QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 18 JULY 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 7M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – J. Hackett, G. Ireland, S. Fletcher, I. Brown
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, F. Manahan,
Swab attendants – C Fedrick, A. Muilwyk
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Jockey G. Colless was reprimanded for failing to provide a medical clearance to ride at today’s meeting. Jockey G. Colless was examined by the club’s doctor and cleared to fulfil today’s engagements.


Race 1: Sky Racing 1mw H'cap - 1600m
1st –La Zeel 2nd – Yatala 3rd – Iluva Queenslander 4th - Dalzar

BARCLAYS (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

BARCLAYS overraced in the middle stages.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of LA ZEEL as compared with its previous start trainer L. Kelly stated on that occasion, rider Ken Pope was forced to make use of the mare in the early stages from the wide gate in order to take up its customary leading position and the horse then overraced for a major portion of the race and compounded over the concluding stages. L. Kelly added that the addition of rings to the gear of the horse and the fact that jockey J. Byrne did not have to make use of the mare in the early stages were contributing factors to the improved performance.





Race 2: Tattersall’s QTIS 2yo H'cap - 1600m
1st –Pinpoint Accuracy 2nd – Man Of Oar 3rd – Pharonic 4th - Freton

PANNINGEN was declared a late scratching at 9.10 am on veterinary advice.

HALLMARK STAR (C. McIver) was tightened for room on jumping away between CRAIGLEA FURY (A. Pattillo) and PINPOINT ACCURACY (J. Bowditch), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

DEB’S PICK (J. Taylor) was slow to begin and then overraced in the early and middle stages.

A post race veterinary examination of DEB’S PICK failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Hardy Brothers Jewellers Class 6 H'cap – 2200m
1st – Deacon 2nd – Straight Edge 3rd – Malandrina 4th - Iguazu

Trainer P. Balzen’s representative was advised that a reprimand would be recorded for the presentation of LATIN IDOL to the enclosure with incorrect gear.

At the request of jockey S. Seamer, NO LIMITATION was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon at the barriers. NO LIMITATION was cleared to race.

KAYCEE’S BID (S. Apthorpe) and AGENT WHITE (B. El-Issa) were slow to begin.

DERRY CITY (C. Reith) jumped away awkwardly.

LATIN IDOL (C. McIver) was tightened for room between MAN OF CLASS (J. Taylor) and BOLD DISTINCTION (M. Speers), which shifted out on jumping away.

KAYCEE’S BID (S. Apthorpe) overraced in the early and middle stages.

LATIN IDOL (C. McIver) commenced to overrace leaving the 1600m.

DON’T BACK DOWN (K. Pope), RAINCOAT (S. Galloway) and HOPESON (J. Bowditch) all raced wide in the middle stages.

After passing the winning post, S. Apthorpe was dislodged from KAYCEE’S BID.

LATIN IDOL lost its off hind plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of DON’T BACK DOWN (K. Pope) revealed the gelding to be suffering from thumps.





Race 4: Carlton Draught Country Cup 1mw – 1200m
1st – Kalkie Kane 2nd – Miss Henrietta 3rd – Kanpeki 4th – Come Said The Boy

Trainer S. Grills was fined $100 for failing to produce the Document of Description for MISS HENRIETTA.

Trainer G. Cornish was reprimanded for presenting MOHAWK late to the enclosure.

FALCONTEN, which was kicked behind the barriers, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

USE TO BE A DANCER fell a short distance after the start, dislodging Matthew Palmer. Jockey Palmer was attended to by ambulance paramedics and transported to hospital. An inquiry into the matter was adjourned.

SLUGSBROTHERNUGGET (J. Bowditch) overraced in the early and middle stages.

FALCONTEN (A. Pattillo) was caught 3 wide rounding the first turn and raced 3 wide for the remainder of the race.

DUBAI OASIS (O. Turpin) was also caught wide on the first turn and raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding WORTH DOING settling further back in the field today as compared to the horse’s normal pattern of racing on the pace, J. Byrne stated that the gelding began awkwardly and as horses to his outside possessed pace, he elected to ease his mount rather than bustle it and making use of it to occupy a position on the pace. He added that WORTH DOING settled further back in the field than he had anticipated as a result of runners from out wide crossing. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to have sustained abrasions to the off fore pastern.

A post race veterinary examination of MOHAWK revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer G. Cornish was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for that gelding prior to its next race start.


Race 5: Tatersall’s Life Members QTIS 3yo H'cap - 1600m
1st – Jazz Heart 2nd – Papal Joy 3rd – Frozone 4th – Sirena Ligera

CAPE LEVEQUE (C. Reith) jumped outwards at the start, taking FROZONE (G. Colless) out on to SMART ‘N’ CRAFTY (J. Bowditch), which in turn shifted out, making contact with RED BULLET (K. Yoshida).

SCONANDTINK (C. McIver) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

ATTALLUS (R. Wiggins) overraced in the middle stages.

NEWSNIGHT (S. Katsidis) an FROZONE (G. Colless) made contact near the 100m.

GOLD RATING (L. Rolls) and JAZZ HEART (S. Scriven) raced wide for the majority of the event.

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

MR MAYFAIR lost its near hind plate in running.


Race 6: Tattersall’s Arcade Open H'cap - 1200m
1st – Albert The Fat 2nd – Sommersea Drive 3rd – Heart Of The City 4th – Charming Rogue

EDDIE RAPIDO (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

MASAI PRIDE (J. Byrne) and CRAIGLEA WARRIOR (M. Speers) made contact on jumping away.

CHARMING ROGUE (G. Colless), CRAIGLEA WARRIOR and EDDIE RAPIDO (J. Taylor) overraced in the middle stages.

ALBERT THE FAT (D. Browne) and MR ARISTOS (S. Scriven) raced wide for the majority of the event.

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


Race 7: Tattersall’s Mile H'cap - 1600m
1st – Jacqueline Rouge 2nd – Ab Almalik 3rd – Crossthestart 4th – Majorca

SHAKARA (K. Pope) began awkwardly.

SPECIALISOR (B. El-Issa) was a little slow to begin.

Approaching the 1200m, KISANI (J. Bowditch) commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of RIGHTSON (R. Wiggins).

Near the 300m, LUCKY LUNA was tightened for room between CROSSTHESTART (J. Byrne) and HUSSTA LA VISTA (C. Reith), which shifted out to improve.

AB ALMALIK (S. Galloway) shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Stewards advised S. Galloway, rider of AB ALMALIK, that he must fulfil his obligations and stop riding and straighten his mounts in similar circumstances.

MAJORCA (M. Morris) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of LUCKY LUNA, S. Seamer stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race despite being caught 3 wide, however when he placed LUCKY LUNA under pressure to improve its position approaching the 600m, the horse failed to respond and he became concerned with the horse’s action and therefore chose to ease the horse down so as not to place it under risk of injury. A post race veterinary examination of LUCKY LUNA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards will interview trainer Mr E. Ropiha in regards to the horse’s performance at the earliest possible opportunity.

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


Race 8: Des Lambart Memorial Class 6 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Black Morgan 2nd – Chilled 3rd – Samtheflirt 4th – Bradfield

Passing the 800m, UNCONQUERABLE (J. Taylor) had to be steadied from the heels of LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway), which shifted in.

Near the 1300m, CHILLED (S. Katsidis) shifted out slightly, taking ICEDANE (L. Rolls) out on to CERTAIN MAGIC (B. El-Issa). At the same stage, TIPSY PIGGY (S. Scriven), after initially shifting in and making contact with NOTRE AMOUR (C. McIver), again shifted in as a result of pressure to its hind quarters, resulting in MR DOYLE (J. Byrne) being tightened for room between NOTRE AMOUR and CERTAIN MAGIC and blundering. In the circumstances, stewards were of the opinion that no blame could be attributed to any horse or rider.

BASE DANCER (D. Sparks) raced wide for the majority of the race.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of TIPSY PIGGY, S Scriven stated that the mare traveled well up until the 800m, at which time he placed the mare under pressure and after accelerating for a short period, then commenced to tire and compounded in the home straight. Trainer B. Baldwin was unable to offer any explanation for the mare’s performance and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality that may become apparent which may have had a bearing on the performance.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Peter Balzen – Present horse with incorrect gear – AR140A
Race 4. Greg Cornish – Trainer – Present horse late to enclosure – AR124

Fines
Race 4. Sue Grills – Trainer – No Doc. Description – AR59A - $100

Race day illness/injuries
Race 4. Matthew Palmer – Injured – Clearance required*

Adj. Inquiry
Race 7. Re performance of Lucky Luna – Trainer E. Ropiha.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Mohawk – Lame off fore – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)

Falls
Race 4. Use To Be A Dancer – Matthew Palmer

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 6. Eddie Rapido – J. Taylor
Little Shrek – R. Wiggins
Race 7. Majorca – M. Morris
Race 8. Morgalicious – R. Wiggins
Three Swallows – C. Reith


Late scratchings

Race 2. Panningen – 9.10 am