RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, 2010

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards – Mr. K Smith, Mr. G. Meek
Clerk of Scales- Mr. G McDonald
Judge – D. Davis
Veterinarian – A. Guilfoyle
Starter- B. Roberts

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT- Gladstone Turf Club Tuesday 2nd November 2011

Trainer D. Schultz was found guilty to a charge under LR 38 in that he accepted with NEVACANTEL for Race 2 at Gladstone Tuesday 2nd November 2010 with the sole purpose of affecting the number of starters available for the race. Mr. Schultz was fined $250.

GENERAL

Stewards took possession of spurs used by Jockey R. Kerwin in Races 1 and 2. A statement was taken from Jockey Kerwin and Stewards intend to make further inquiries regarding this gear being approved for use.

Race 1: Blackdown Tablelands Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
1st – LAYBURN LADY 2nd – STANSAVANNA 3rd – LITTLE VALENTINE 4th – JOE KWILA

As Jockey S. Sheargold was to be overweight, C. Beets was substituted as the rider.

LAYBURN LADY (R. Kirwin) was difficult to load and delayed the start of the race. Trainer’s Representative B. Waldron was advised the mare would be required to obtain a pass a barrier jumpout prior to its next start.

The start was further delayed as DASH BOARD (M. Barnham) and HOPE SO (App R. Sue-San) were fractious in the barriers

HOPE SO and LITTLE VALENTINE (App K. Cross) jumped away awkwardly.

STANSAVANNA (A. Coome) and ANNIEHORSE (App C Pye) were slow to begin.

At approximately the 900 metres, TURF TSAR (S. Watkin) raced ungenerously throwing its head in the air.

LAYBURN LADY & KWILLAMISSWILLA (C. Beets) raced wide in the early stages of the race.

From approximately the 600 metres, DASH BOARD and HOPE SO raced wide.

Jockey Coome reported STANSAVANNA shifted out under pressure over the final 100 metres.

Trainer’s Representative C. Garland advised it would be the intention to remove the tongue tie from DASHBOARD for its next start.

Race 2: Snake Range Class 5 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st - MANNERS PLEASE 2nd – COPACABANA 3rd – BLAST MASTER 4th – KALKIE MISS

AMAROCCO SPECIAL (R. Kerwin) was slow to begin.

BLACK ANGUS (M. Barnham) lay in during the early stages of the race.

NEW JOURNEY (A. Coome) and BLACK ANGUS raced wide throughout the race.

BLAST MASTER lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 3: Salvator Roas Class B Handicap- 1100 metres
1st – TOO CLUIE 2nd – CHARMINGLY 3rd – CRAIGLEA CUGAR 4th – MOUNTAIN KING

As Jockey Sheargold was found to be overweight, Trainer T. McMahon sought permission to allow Jockey Sheargold to retain the ride on HAYIL METRO. After consideration was given to mitigating circumstances, Jockey Sheargold was permitted to ride HAYIL METRO half a kilogram overweight.

Jockey S. Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 118 C (a) in that when he weighed out, he did so with a portion of his safety vest removed in an attempt to gain an unfair weight advantage. Jockey S. Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 120 (b) in that, as the declared rider for KWILLAMISSWILLA in Race 1 and HAYIL METRO, he was overweight. After considering Jockey Sheargold’s submissions in relation to penalty, he was fined $500 on the first charge and $250 for the second charge.

BALLI BALLI (D. Missen) stood flat- footed when the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer T. Austin stated it was his intention that the gelding be transferred from his stable, with consideration given to the gelding being retired. Stewards placed a warning on BALLI BALLI.

BLONDESHAVEMOREFUN (T. Bannon) jumped awkwardly and shifted out.

MONASHEE STAR (S. Watkin) was tightened between CHARMINGLY (C. Beets) and COCO BEWARE (R. Hall) which jumped in extremely awkward, despite the efforts of the rider.

ALONSO (App R Sue-San) and MOLLO (D. Simmons) made contact on jumping away.

MOUNTAIN KING (A. Coome) and LET’S BE MARY (App C Pye) raced wide throughout the race.

At approximately the 50 metres, MONASHEE STAR was hampered when MOLLO shifted inward slightly.

Jockey A. Coome reported MOUNTAIN KING had hung out for the majority of the race.

Race 4: Kakamundi Open Handicap- 1200 metres
1st – KING OF THE KONGO 2nd – LARRY’S SONG 3rd –CELLULAR 4th – INDOLLARGENCE

CELLULAR (C. Beets) was slow to begin.

KING OF THE KONGO (D. Missen) and IMPASSABLE (W. Glass) made contact at the start.

When questioned regarding the performance of REGAL MOUNTAIN, Jockey T. Bannon stated the gelding had travelled well throughout, and Trainer B Challacombe stated that REGAL MOUNTAIN did not race as well on grass compared to dirt surfaces and the distance of today’s race was not ideal. Mr. Challacombe also stated that the weight and the quality of the field were significantly (better) than in recent starts.

When questioned regarding the performance of STOUTFAST, Jockey A. Coome stated that the gelding did not appreciated the manner in which the race was run and travelled well until the home turn and when placed under pressure, did not finish off as expected and in his opinion was disappointing. Trainer T Button stated that STOUTFAST had endured a long preparation and carried significant weights over this time. He stated he would now spell STOUTFAST and would give consideration to retiring the gelding.

Race 5: Minerva Hills Class 3 Plate- 1300 metres
1st - LOLA BRIGIDA 2nd – SENORINA 3rd - TWO BOB SNOB 4th – NKOSI’S HAVEN

NKOSI’S HAVEN (A. Coome) was slow into stride and lost ground.

ACE IN THE HOLE (App K. Cross) was slow to begin.

FLYING HAVANA (R. Kirwin) jumped out onto EL KHARTUM (App R. Sue-San)

SENORINA (App C. Pye) over-raced in the early stages.

ARCTIC ECHO (D. Missen) raced 4 wide until restraining to obtain cover near the 900 metres.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB,
SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, 2010

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands –
Fines – Trainer D. Schultz- LR 38- $250- Acceptor with the purpose of effecting the field size (Gladstone 2/11/2010)

Jockey S. Sheargold- AR 118 C (a)- $500- manipulated safety vest to obtain weight advantage
Jockey S. Sheargold- AR 120 (b)- $250- overweight
Suspensions –
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses – Race 3- BALLI BALLI- Stood flatfooted
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates - Race 1 LAYBURN LADY- Difficult to load- Barrier jumpout required.
Falls -
Plating issues -

Protests


Summary of rider changes

Race 1- KWILLMISSWILLA- C. Beets replaced S. Sheargold
Race 3- SNIP OF RORY- App. K Cross

Late scratchings


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