RACING QUEENSLAND

GORDONVALE TURF CLUB - SATURDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – Good (2)

RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Haigh
Stewards – M. Braunberger
Starter – P. Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S. Govan
Veterinarian – S. Williams


Race 1: Jackson & Jackson Refrigeration/Daikin Air Conditioning QTIS Maiden Plate – 1100 metres:
1st – GLAURUNG 2nd – JESSETTE 3rd – OAKFIELD HERO –4th HOLLYWOOD JOHN

OAKFIELD HERO (W. D’ Avila) and WISHFUL (App S. Wiseman) made contact on jumping away.

KOOLKUNA BABE (F. Edwards) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

WISHFUL (App S. Wiseman) made the crossing near the 800 metres awkwardly and lost some ground.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of WISHFUL, Apprentice S. Wiseman stated that WISHFUL was fractious in the barriers prior to the start and in her opinion the filly raced flat. Apprentice Wiseman further added that when she placed WISHFUL under pressure near the 600 metres she responded only fairly to her riding. A post –race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Subsequently stable representative Mr P Rowe stated that after the filly arrived home and had cooled down she was found to be lame in the off hind leg and that WISHFUL would be sent for an immediate spell. Mr P Rowe was advised that a veterinary certificate of clearance would be required before the filly was permitted to start again.

Race 2: CMS Stainless Solutions Class 2 Handicap – 1100 metres:
1st – LITTLE MISS EVA 2nd – HEAVENLY VIEW 3rd – SPECIAL CREDIT 4th – HAILING

At the start JEWEL OF MARKANE (F. Edwards) jumped outwards and made contact with ALEXANDER PARADE (App S. Wiseman).

When asked to explain the disappointing performance of ALEXANDER PARADE, Apprentice S Wiseman stated that the gelding travelled well until near the 900 metre mark where it shied at something on the inside of the track and when doing so ALEXANDER PARADE failed to travel and dropped back to the rear of the field. Apprentice Wiseman further stated that the gelding also jumped the crossing near the 800 metres and when placed under pressure near the 600 metres responded only fairly to her riding. After viewing the Stewards patrol film stable representative Mr P. Rowe agreed with the comments of Apprentice Wiseman and added that this was ALEXANDER PARADES first start at this track and that the gelding may not have handled the tighter racing circuit. A post – race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had gone down on its hind bumpers.



Race 3: Temperzone Hitachi Class B Handicap – 1360 metres:
1st – MIATA 2nd – LADY BULLMORE 3rd – CASHED UP BULLY 4th – JUST BLING

BREAKTHROUGH (App S. Wiseman) and CASHED UP BULLY (S. Kaya)both raced wide throughout.

Jockey K. Stone reported that when he used the whip on his mount SIGNIFICANT CHOICE near the 1250 metre mark to obtain a leading position, the gelding resented this and lost considerable ground placing him at the rear of the field.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of SPURPARTS, Jockey F Edwards stated that the SPURPARTS was second up today and in his opinion the track surface was too firm for the gelding's liking. Jockey Edwards further added that he placed the gelding under pressure near the 600 metres and it failed to respond to his riding. Trainer Mr G Baker agreed with the comments of Jockey Edwards and added that the ground was way too firm for the gelding today. A post – race veterinary examination of SPURPARTS did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards noted there explanations.

A post – race veterinary examination of both BREAKTHROUGH and GEESIX revealed both horses to have a case of the thumps.

Race 4: Udontneed A New Roof Class 4 Handicap – 1360 metres:
1st – OTTANA 2nd – HEZA RICHES 3rd – SPEED DRAGON 4th – HARLEY JOHN

HARLEY JOHN (W. D’Avila) raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of MADE IN AMERICA, Jockey G Cullen stated that the gelding may have jarred up on the firm surface. Jockey Cullen added that when he placed MADE IN AMERICA under pressure near the 500 metres it responded only fairly to his riding. A post – race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer Ms J Hassett was advised that the gelding would need a veterinary certificate of clearance before being permitted to start again.


Race 5: CNW Electrical Wholesalers/Samios Plumbing Gordonvale Cup Open Hadicap – 1800 metres
1st – OUR PRIVATE JET 2nd – BEEBEESDUEL 3rd – RELEASED 4th - DAMASHQUI


MOROSSA was a late scratching at 12:43pm by order of the Stewards as there was no rider available.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion DAMASHQUI (G. Cullen) had to be steadied when tightened for room by RELEASED (App B. Swaffer) who shifted in slightly. Apprentice Swaffer was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mount in future circumstances.

GUMLY’S BLU BOY (App N. Yardi) and CAMPHOR (S. Kaya) both raced wide in the early and middle stages.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GORDONVALE TURF CLUB, SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands –

Fines - Nil

Suspensions – Nil

Absent jockeys – Nil

Adjourned inquiry – Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Bars – Race 4: MADE IN AMERICA – Lame off fore vet certificate required.
- Race 1 : WISHFUL – Lame off hind vet certificate required.
Warnings – Nil

Bleeders

Rider changes/late notifications


Late Scratchings

Race 5: MOROSSA - Late scratching 12:43pm no rider available.