RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB– SATURDAY 18th AUGUST 2012

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. K Smith
Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – D Davis.
Veterinarian – L Forster
Swab attendants – J. Ross
Starter – J McLellan

General:

Rockhampton
15/8/2012 Trainer K McGovern was fined $50 for leading a horse without a bit at trackwork.

Race 1: Capella Bottle Brush Motel Maiden Plate - 1000 metres
1st RUNNING WILD 2nd CORE WRITER 3rd TURF TSAR 4th- PLAY FOR LILY

During its preliminary to the barriers STROM’S COMING (N Patchett) dislodged its rider who was uninjured. STROM’S COMING was recaptured and inspected by the Veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

LILY’S ANGEL (D Simmons) jumped out and bumped CRAIGLEA TOPS (J King).

LILY’S ANGEL, CORE WRITER (M Barnham) and TURF TSAR (B Floyd) all raced wide throughout.

At approximately the 900m RUNNING WILD (D Jung) shifted in slightly and tightened PLAY FOR LILY and LADY OAKS (S Sheargold).

Apprentice D Jung was reprimanded for a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.


Race 2: Capella Hotel Motel Class B Handicap- 1000 metres
1st MONASHEE EXPRESS 2nd ROSE OF TESSIE 3rd ALMOST DIAMONDS 4th- HEZA BIG UNIT

EDGEROI DIXIE (D Jung) was slow away.

AIRGEAD (J King) jumped awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

From approximately the 50m MONASHEE EXPRESS (D Simmons) shifted out which resulted in ROSE OF TESSIE (N Patchett) shifting out across the heels of MONASHEE EXPRESS to obtain clear running.

Stewards sought an explanation from Trainer N King regarding the performance of AIRGEAD Trainer N King stated that she was disappointed in the gelding’s performance. She was of the opinion that the gelding may be better suited on dirt surfaces. She advised she will continue with the gelding’s preparation.

Race 3: David Lowery Diesel Reparis Class 5 Handicap- 1000 metres
1st–GAMBLE IN GOLD 2nd – MIST IN THE MORN 3rd RAZOR GANG 4th- FRAHA


At approximately the 300m NINEDAYFORTNIGHT (N Patchett) was inclined to lay in under pressure placing GAMBLE IN GOLD (A Kitson) in restricted room.

Trainer D Johnston advised stewards that it was intention to retire ELLE DANSAIT. A post-race examination of ELLE DANSAIT revealed no abnormalities.


Race 4: XXXX Class 2 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st SECRET RETREAT 2nd COURALLIE STAR 3rd RYTARGA 4th – JAMDIT

Due to illness Jockey S McGovern was unable to fulfil his engagement on JAMDIT. Jockey D Simmons was the replacement rider. Jockey McGovern was advised he must provide a medical certificate.

TIE HAND (S McCullum) jumped awkwardly.

NORDIC WARRIOR (B Floyd) was inclined to lay out in the middle stages.

At approximately the 150m BOYNG (W Doyle) broke down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a ruptured off fore sesamoid. BOYNG was humanely euthanized.


Race 5: Emerald Service Centre Class 6 Plate - 1300 metres
1st MISTABLISTA 2nd DIAMOND ACE 3rd MY LADY IN WAITING 4th- MAYALBE

Correct weight was delayed when stewards made application to have MEAN MACHINE declared a non-runner due to its barrier failing to open.

After viewing the patrol film and taking evidence from Jockey Sheargold and starter John McLellan, it was established that MEAN MACHINE’s barrier failed to open with the field and the horse made significant contact with the gate at which time the gate opened. Stewards questioned Jockey S Sheargold regarding his riding and it was established that after the gelding broke through the barriers he became unbalanced when the horse shifted out, acting with the gelding’s welfare in mind Jockey Sheargold pulled the gelding up.

Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MEAN MACHINE be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

10 cents in the dollar for the win MISTABLISTA
13 cents in the dollar for place MISTABLISTA

Race 6: Route 66 Motel Benchmark 65 Handicap- 1615 metres
1st OVERBOARD 2nd GETAWAY PLAN 3rd JOE KWILA 4th- BLAZE TO FORTUNE

At approximately 200m OVERBOARD (N Patchett) shifted out and bumped BLAZE TO FORTUNE (A Kitson) to obtain clear running.

JOE KWILA (S McCullum) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey M Barnham regarding the performance of CHARMINGLY. Jockey Barnham stated that the gelding was inclined to over race and started to weaken from the 600m. He stated that the gelding felt fine in his action but was of the opinion that the gelding was better suited to shorter distances.
A post-race veterinary inspection of CHARMINGLY revealed a slow post recovery.

Trainer R Higginbotham advised stewards that CHARMINGLY had pulled up well and was at a loss to explain the performance. It is his intention to start the gelding in a shorter event next start.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimand
Apprentice D Jung – Celebratory gesture prior to winning post

Jockey absenteeism
Jockey S McGovern – Medical required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Nil

Late Scratchings

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3 – MIST IN THE MORN – D Jung
Race 4 – JAMDIT – D Simmons
Race 5 – BAYBY GIRL – B Floyd