RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


ESK JOCKEY CLUB – 3 JULY 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD (5) RAIL - TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – D. Reid, J. Clarke
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – I. Trueman
Starter – D. Hearne

SUPPLEMENTARY

As A. Nicholls was to be overweight for engagements in Races 1 and 4, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. A. Nicholls was subsequently fined $200 under AR 120(b).

Race 1: Club Hotel Maiden Plate 800m
1st – Marscays Edition 2nd – Rorysdancingstar 3rd – Bellini Diva 4th – Yousnoozeyoulose

Stewards permitted BOY BARRY to race without pacifiers at the request of trainer G. Harrison. Stewards reminded G. Harrison of her obligation to check the gear worn by any new horses entering her stable before presenting them to race.

Due to A. Nicholls being overweight and there being no other available senior rider, Stewards permitted apprentice C. Priest to ride RORYSDANCINGSTAR.

LONALA was declared a late withdrawal by the order of Stewards acting on the starter’s advice at 12.49 pm, when the gelding was unable to be loaded into the barriers. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on LONALA be refunded in full with all successful wagers made prior to 12.49 pm, be paid less the deductions of 16 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 14 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Trainer J. Bayliss was advised that LONALA would be required to compete in an official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before being permitted to race again.

MARSCAYS EDITION (C. Eaton) knuckled on jumping away.

YOUSNOOZEYOULOSE (L. Finlay), ROCK OF LINDY (A. Kitson) and SOMERSET QUEEN (L. Appo) were all slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, SWANK (R. Hancock) shifted in and made contact with BELLINI DIVA (B. Cornell), which was forced in made contact with MY MOLLIE MIA, which became unbalanced.

Near the 600m, SWANK shifted in marginally and brushed BELLINI DIVA, which in turn shifted in abruptly forcing MY MOLLIE MIA in, clipping the heels of RORYSDANCINGSTAR, blundering and almost dislodging its rider. After considering all of the evidence and viewing the official films, Stewards were of the opinion that that the incident was a direct result of BELLINI DIVA over reacting to contact from SWANK and shifting in abruptly and felt that no rider was at fault in this incident.

SWANK raced wide throughout.

BELLINI DIVA laid out rounding the home turn and again laid out under pressure over the final 100m.

A post race veterinary examination of PETITE TARTE (N. Yamada), which finished a distant, last, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice K. Gates regarding the riding tactics adopted on BOY BARRY. K. Gates explained that her instructions were to have BOY BARRY up close to the lead as the horse had shown speed in its past barrier trials. K. Gates added that the gelding began well however did not have enough speed to go with the leading group. She further added that the gelding was having its first start and raced greenly for the majority of the race and was held up for clear running resulting in her having to alter course leaving the 200m. Trainer G. Harrison confirmed the instructions and stated that she would possibly look to experiment with the horse’s gear. The explanations were noted.


Race 2: Fernvale Hotel Class 1 Handicap
1st – She’s Dreamin’ 2nd – Ollein 3rd – Precious Girl 4th – Shovelle

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer Wayne Baker for failing to declare a rider for EMDAYL by the prescribed time.

OLLEIN (M. Heagney) was tightened for room at the start between STYLISH IMPULSE (L. Appo) and BELLA SOMBRA (R. Hancock) which shifted in.

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN (C. Eaton) and IMPASSION (M. Abe) began awkwardly.

BITA SEQUALO (C. Priest) was slow to begin.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for jockey M. Abe being dislodged from IMPASSION shortly after the start. After taking evidence from M. Abe and viewing the official footage, Stewards deemed the fall accidental when it was established that the right stirrup leather had pulled lose resulting in M. Abe becoming unbalanced and falling from IMPASSION. M. Abe was examined by the ambulance officers and cleared to take his remaining riding engagements.

Near the 600m, STYLISH IMPULSE shifted in and bumped SMOKEY MOUNTAIN.

Near the 400m, PRECIOUS GIRL was steadied when tightened for room by SMOKEY MOUNTAIN, which lay in despite the efforts of its rider.

Passing the 400m, OLLEIN had to be steadied when the riderless horse shifted in.

PRECIOUS GIRL laid out rounding the home turn.


Race 3: Des Moore Memorial Class 2 Hadicap 1200m
1st – Sarista 2nd – Gidday Gidday 3rd – One More Shot 4th – Lubeck Lass

BIG GERRY, which began awkwardly, was tightened for room a short distance later between LUGO (M. Heagney) and BEAR’SAGUN (L. Appo), which shifted out.

GIDDAY GIDDAY (B. Cornell) began awkwardly.

Near the 1000m, MIDNIGHTMARE (D. Gill) shifted in abruptly forcing ONE MORE SHOT (G.Geran) in towards the rail.

VOLANT CHEVAL (R. Hancock) raced wide in the early stages.

BEAR’SAGUN and TRIPLE ROAD (C. Priest) raced wide for the majority of the event.

LUGO and TRIPLE ROAD made the home turn extremely wide.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of BIG GERRY, after taking evidence from Jockey C. Eaton, trainer Ms G. Richardson and owner L. Richardson, Stewards adjourned the matter to a time and date to be fixed.


Race 4: Little Miracle – Imogen Trueman Maiden Plate 1200m
1st – Skyield 2nd – That’swhatyouget 3rd – Wind Zipper 4th – Mr Pin Wa

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer Wayne Baker for failing to declare a rider for DELLASERABLUE by the prescribed time.

Stewards declared DELLASERABLUE a late withdrawal at 3.33 pm acting on veterinary advice after the filly was found to lame in the near hind leg. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on DELLASERABLUE be refunded in full with all successful wagers made prior to 3.33 pm, be paid less the deductions of 6 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 7 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Stewards will advise trainer W. Baker that a veterinary clearance will be required before DELLASERABLUE is permitted to race again.

BREATHLESS DANCER (C. Eaton) and TROPICAL PASSION (G. Geran) were both slow to begin.

MAD JESS (M. Abe) began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with ABODE (D. Gill).

Near the 900m, MR PIN WA (D. McWhinney) when racing in restricted room to the inside of THAT’SWHATYOUGET (L. Appo), shifted in and made contact with the rail and became unbalanced.

Near the 800m, MR PIN WA (D. McWhinney) was steadied from the heels of THAT’SWHATYOUGET (L. Appo), which shifted in. Jockey L. Appo was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

NOAHCHENKA (A. Kitson) and THE FIXER (C. Priest) raced wide throughout.

Near the 200m, THAT”SWHATYOUGET shifted out abruptly under pressure and made contact with SKYIELD (L. Finlay).

WIND ZIPPER (K. Gates) and SKYIELD laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 5: Wagners Maiden Plate 1460m
1st – Whispering Act 2nd – Piccolotto 3rd – Choices 4th – Interest

JUST OUR JOE (G. Geran) began awkwardly and a short distance later shifted out abruptly resulting in the rider restraining his mount.

Shortly after the start, WHISPERING ACT (C. Eaton) shifted out and was steadied from the heels of INTEREST (R. Hancock).

JUST OUR JOE over raced in the early stages.

R. Hancock the rider of fourth placed INTEREST was fined $100 under the provisions of AR144 for failing to weigh in.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ESK – 3 JULY 2010

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4 – L. Appo – severe reprimand - careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
A. Nicholls – Jockey - $200 - Overweight on two rides – AR120 (b)
R. Hancock – Jockey - $100 – Failed to weigh in for 4th place – AR144

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses


Warnings/bars
Race 1 – Lonala – unable to be loaded – official trial to stewards satisfaction
Race 4 – Dellaserablue – late scratching / lame – veterinary clearance required

Falls
Race 2 – M. Abe (Impassion)

Adjourned inquiries
Race 3 – Handling of Big Gerry (Jockey C. Eaton / Trainer C. Richardson)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 – Rorysdancingstar – C. Priest
Race 2 – Emdayl – K. Gates
Race 2 – Bita Sequalo – C. Priest
Race 4 – Dellaserablue – H. Hamada
Race 4 – Mad Jess – M. Abe

Late scratchings
Race 1 – Lonala – By order of Stewards
Race 4 – Dellaserablue – Stewards acting on Veterinary advice