QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 18th JULY 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr. G. Meek
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge – D. Davis
Veterinarian – Dr. A Guilfoyle
Starter- N. Pearce

GENERAL

Due to technical issues, photo finish equipment was unable to be operated for this meeting. All placings were verified from available patrol film by the judge.

Race 1: Girls Day Out September 5th Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
1st – NORTH OSSETIA 2nd - AMAROCCO SPECIAL 3rd - DAD’S BEST MATE 4th – ROYAL DEBUTANTE

SNIP OF RORY was declared a late scratching at 1.20pm due to no available rider being present to weight out. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SNIP OF RORY be refunded, and that all bets made with bookmakers be paid less the following deductions; 16 cents in the dollar win and 14 cents the place. Stewards established that Jockey M. Cullen was the declared rider for the first emergency and, at scratching declaration time when that runner was eliminated, was not confirmed for SNIP OF RORY and was of the opinion he was not required.

There was a delay to the start of this race of approximately 15 minutes and all subsequent races were affected.

Apprentice R. Cox claimed 1/2 kg on NORTH OSSENTIA.

HOT OPERA (App A Taylor) was slow to begin.

IN THE STUDY (M. Cant) jumped out onto GEE EYES REIGN (C. Beets)

AMAROCCO SPECIAL (R. Kirwan) jumped outwards onto FLYING JASPER (J. Kehoe). Shortly after the start, NORTH OSSETIA (App. R. Cox) shifted out slightly and AMAROCCO SPECIAL was steadied when tightened between NORTH OSSETIA and FLYING JASPER.

In the straight, NORTH OSSENTIA shifted out under pressure on a number of occasions. Apprentice R. Cox was unable to fully ride the gelding out, having to straighten on these occasions.

Race 2: Emerald 100 October 10th Class 6 Handicap- 1000 metres
1st - STRONG TEMPO 2nd - TWINJAR 3rd – CYCLONE GEORGE 4th – KISTADAN

Apprentice R. Cox weighted out half a kilogram over the allotted weight for NOTHIN’LEICA MINTO. Apprentice R. Cox was found guilty of failing to claim to his riding weight on NORTH OSSENTIA (Race 1) and NOTHIN’LEICA MINTO. App. R. Cox was fined $100.

CYCLONE GEORGE (A. Coome) jumped out onto NOTHIN’LEICA MINTO (App. R. Cox)

Race 3: XXXX Gold Class 2 Handicap- 1200 metres
1st - SPRINGBOK LAD 2nd – BILLY THE MOUNTAIN 3rd – TAYANSO 4th – HEZABURRABOY

Jockey L. Dillon was reprimanded for being dual engaged on PRANK CALLER and BILLY THE MOUNATAIN. Jockey M. Cullen was the substituted rider for BILLY THE MOUNTAIN.

When the start was effected, STRATLIN PARK (J. Kehoe) stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary inspection failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer N. Coyne was advised that STRATLIN PARK must compete satisfactorily in a barrier jump-out in front of Stewards prior to its next race start.

HEZABURRABOY (App. A. Taylor) jumped inwards making contact with STOMP THE YARD (R. Kerwin)
PRANK CALLER (L. Dillon) jumped out onto MIRANDIZE (R. Hall).

At approximately the 900 metres, TAYANSO (M. Cant) steadied from the heels of BILLY THE MOUNTAIN.

It was reported by the Club Veterinarian that HEZABURRABOY had bled from both nostrils. Trainer R. Higginbotham was advised that the gelding would now be barred under the provisions of AR 53A

Race 4: Fairbairn Bakery Open Handicap- 1300 metres
1st – DIGGING DEEP 2nd - CELLULAR 3rd – FORTY EIGHT CRASH 4th – MONTSERRAT

REVOLVA (N. Patchett) was slow away.

PREMIER RESORT (M. Cant) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 1100 metres, PREMIER RESORT shifted out slightly and bumped DANZIG WARRIOR (M. Cullen).

At approximately the 200 metres, DIGGING DEEP (R. Kerwin) shifted out to obtain clear running, causing FLEET THE BONGO (R. Hall) to be steadied slightly.

From approximately the 150 metres, REVOLVA raced in restricted room to the inside of CELLULAR (D. Whitmore) and was held up and not unable to ridden out to the winning post. Jockey N. Patchett was advised to ensure he had sufficient racing room in future.

A post-race veterinary inspection of REVOLVA failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: CD Adams Real Estate Class B Handicap- 1615 metres
1st - NAVAL HERO 2nd - AIR WAVES 3rd - OUR GOLD MINTO 4th – LET’S GO BONGO

MYFFANWY’S ANGEL (M. Cullen) was declared a late scratching at 4.15pm when unable to be loaded. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MYFFANWY’S ANGEL be refunded, and that all bets made with bookmakers be paid less the following deductions; 21 cents in the dollar win and 22 cents the place. Stewards placed a warning on the mare in relation to its barrier manners.

No further racing incidents.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB,
SATURDAY, 18th JULY 2009

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Jockey L. Dillon- Dual engagements Race 3
Fines – Apprentice Jockey R. Cox $100- fail to claim full allowance. AR 92(12)
Suspensions –
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners, (pre-race) AMAROCCO SPECIAL, ANDURIL, HEZABURRABOY, CELLULAR, CAIRISTIONA & SIR ECHO.
Bleeders - HEZABURRABOY
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses – MYFFANWY’S ANGEL
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates - STRATLIN PARK
Falls -
Plating issues -

Protests

NIL

Summary of rider changes

Race 3 BILLY THE MOUNTAIN- M. Cullen.
Late scratchings

Race 1 SNIP OF RORY at 1.20pm - No rider available.
Race 5 MYFFANWY’S ANGEL at 4.15pm - Unable to be loaded
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