STEWARDS REPORT
GAYNDAH JOCKEY CLUB
SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 2001

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: C. CLIFFORD (CHAIRMAN)
S. RAILTON

RACE 1 JEFF SEENEY MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1000M

BREE’S ACE was slow to begin. Apprentice D. Van Bekkum, the rider of BREE’S ACE, when attempting a doubtful run between FLAME WALKER and JAMAICA PARK had to be steadied off the heels of FLAME WALKER and then shifted out abruptly.

MICK’S DANCER some distance after passing the finishing line, made contact with the outside running fence. The Club veterinary surgeon reported that MICK’S DANCER had sustained an injury to the off hip.

RACE 2 DOUG SLACK CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1000M

As apprentice T. Banks was indisposed and no suitable apprentice was available, he was replaced on CHESTA’S KINGDOM by L. Appo.

Due to a racebook error, R. Hancock (SMOKE JENSEN) and C. Kearney (AKAABER WARRIOR) was not shown in the racebook.

DUVAINE jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

RACE 3 CLAUDE WHARTON CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200M

GREAT RELIC, which was injured en route to the course, was examined by the club veterinary surgeon prior to the race and passed fit to start.

Apprentice D. Johnstone was fined 450 for accepting two rides in one race and he was subsequently replaced on ACE OF FRANCE by L. Appo.

SCIENTIST was hampered at the start between COHESION which jumped out and DELI’S DELIGHT which shifted in.

Approaching the 800 metres, BOOMDEAY commenced to hang out. After passing the 500 metres, BOOMDEAY shifted in despite the efforts of its rider, which resulted in COHESION and VERY ZEPH racing in restricted room for some distance.

Jockey C. Clarke, the rider of SCIENTIST, was fined $50 for excessive use of the whip on a horse out of contention.

The Club veterinary surgeon reported that GOLDEN HUNTER had shown signs of bleeding from the near side nostril.



RACE 4 ANDREW FISHER FEDERATION CUP OPEN HANDICAP – 1400M

On return to scale a protest was lodged by T. Watson the rider of 3rd placed TSAR RULER against WASHY (D. Johnstone) being declared 1st alleging interference approaching the 50 metres. At the protest inquiry it was found that approaching the 50 metres, D. Johnstone, the rider of WASHY shifted out abruptly resulting in TSAR RULER having to be steadied and alter course. However, Stewards were of the opinion that where the incident took place that it would have no bearing on the result due to the margin and the protest was dismissed.

Shortly after the start, STAY ME BROKE was severely hampered when BUCKHEAD shifted out and CULATER was taken in by TSAR RULER.

Approaching the 800 metres, apprentice D. Johnstone, the rider of WASHY, accidentally dropped his whip.

Apprentice M. McDonald was questioned in regard to his riding tactics on STAY ME BROKE in the early and middle stages. M. McDonald stated that he had been instructed, if possible, to have the mare positioned mid-field. However, after suffering interference shortly after the start, he attempted to improve, however the mare failed to respond to his urging in the early and middle stages. Apprentice McDonald stated that he may have erred by not attempting to use the whip on STAY ME BROKE in the early and middle stages. Apprentice McDonald further added that STAY ME BROKE did not race attractively throughout. Apprentice M. McDonald’s comments were noted.

The club veterinary surgeon reported that CULATER had pulled up sore in the near fore. Trainer T. Hess was advised that CULATER would require a veterinary certificate prior to its next start.

RACE 5 WARREN TRUSS CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1400M

BOLLIER BOY was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800 metres, SUMI PRINCESS had to be steadied when REGAL PIGGY shifted in slightly.

PRINCE RAUTAI was forced to race wide throughout the event.


Two winners were swabbed, DOUBLE BILL & WASHY.