GYMPIE TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2015

Weather - Overcast Track Rating - Sand Rail - True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr N Boyle
Stewards - Mr J Williamson, Mr W Moore
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards
Judge - Ms R Covell
Veterinarian - Dr P Agnew
Starter - Mr G Honeywell
Swab official - Mr B Andrews, Mr G Selby
Jockeys’ advocate – Mr G Smith

GENERAL:

Race 2 – Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer, Mr T Thomas, for the late rider declaration of R Johnston-Bell for his horse GAYLEN.


RACE 1: BEVAN’S SMALL ENGINES CLASS B HANDICAP 850M
1st - Nug’s Pocket 2nd - Mim’s Gallery 3rd - The Yes Man 4th - You’ll Have To

SHINZO MASHURANBO – began arkwardly

YOU’LL HAVE TO - jumped awkwardly with its head in the air, making contact with its rider and subsequently losing significant ground. As a result of this it took some time to balance up. Rider Ms S Lacy was examined by Ambulance officers after being struck in the face by her mount shortly after the start and was cleared to fulfil her further engagements.

NUG’S POCKET – raced wide throughout the event.


RACE 2: EARTHLAND GROUP MAIDEN PLATE 1030M
1st – Gaylen 2nd – Omittance 3rd – Promises 4th – Klisnroc

LIABLE – prior to saddling was inspected by the vet after arriving late on course due to traffic congestion, and passed fit to race.

KLISNROC – slow to jump

GAYLEN – slow to jump. Jockey R Johnston-Bell was reprimanded for failing to weigh in until advised to do so.

DIAMOND MISSILE – slow to jump then raced wide throughout

SPIRIT OF TRAVESTON – raced wide in the middle stages of the event

SHOULDA TO SHOULDA – saddle shifted back shortly after the start, placing its rider, Ms B Derbyshire, in some difficulty. Around the home turn and into the entrance of the straight the saddle shifted back further and down the off-side of the horse, causing the rider to lose balance and eventually falling off her mount at the 200 metre mark. Jockey Ms B Derbyshire was attended to by Ambulance officers, who advised stewards that in their opinion she should not continue to ride. On this advice stewards stood down jockey Ms B Derbyshire for the remainder of the day. She was advised that a medical certificate is required prior to riding again.


RACE 3: ANY TRUCK SALES OPEN HANDICAP 1030M
1st – Agent Blue 2nd – Jam Tin 3rd – Unique Fuse 4th – River of Glory

AGENT BLUE – raced three wide throughout the race

ONLINES – At the 900m mark had to be checked when inconvenienced by another runner. Jockey S Alam was reprimanded for not giving sufficient room to runners on his inside approaching the 850 metre mark and was advised to exercise more care in future. Jockey Alam was also questioned regarding the reason he restrained his mount in the middle stages of the race. Jockey Alam stated that his horse was resenting the kickback and he was trying to get his horse balanced up in the sand. Stewards believe he may have erred in doing so and advised him that he should endeavour to ride his mounts in a manner that will not leave him open to question. In the presence of jockey advocate, Mr G Smith, jockey Alam was advised that he may need some further tutelage with the RQ Training Department.

JAM TIN – jockey Ms H Phillips pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 900 metre mark she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ONLINES causing that runner to be checked and shift in, making contact with SHOCTONIC and UNIQUE FUSE who also had to be checked and lose their rightful running. Jockey Phillips’ license to ride in races was suspended for a period commencing midnight 11/04/2015 up to and including midnight Friday 24/04/2015 (one non-TAB meeting).

SHOCTONIC – rider had to steady his mount when checked by another runner at the 900m and again was slightly hampered approaching the 850 metre mark by another runner

UNIQUE FUSE – At the 900 metre mark rider had to steady her mount when inconvenienced by another runner and again was slightly hampered at the 850m


RACE 4: HUGHES DRILLING QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1170M
1st – Foregone 2nd – Fasta Than Light 3rd – Madam Pink 4th – Bold Navigator

KIARA QUEEN – prior to saddling was inspected by the vet as a precaution after experiencing traffic congestion en route to the track and was cleared to race. Raced wide in the middle stages and upon returning to scale jockey Ms H Phillips reported that the mare was uncomfortable in the sand.

BOLD NAVIGATOR – slow to jump

EXSTRATUM – wanted to lay out in the early stages of the event

TAZI ARAZI – raced wide in the middle stages


RACE 5: THE DEVOTED MILLINER 100 CLUB CUP BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1600M
1st – Celtic Dragon 2nd – Dayuan 3rd – Balinese Boy 4th – Epic Miss

WAY UP THERE – after arriving on course was vetted due to encountering traffic problems and was cleared to race.

PAGOH – slow into stride

EPIC MISS – raced wide in the turn out of the straight before obtaining a position towards the rear of the field

DAYUAN – raced wide after passing the 800 metre mark and for the remainder of the race

CELTIC DRAGON – after passing the 600 metre mark raced wide when making ground


Stewards Race Day Summary


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. R Johnston-Bell – jockey – for failing to weigh in – AR.144
Race 3. S Alam – jockey – careless riding – AR.137(a)

Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Race 3. Ms H Phillips – jockey – careless riding – (1 non-Tab meeting) - midnight 11/04/15 to midnight 24/04/15 – AR.137 (a)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2. Ms B Derbyshire – jockey – stood down after fall – medical certificate required

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Pre-Race swabs – Bush Beat, Shesabreeze, Dana Dancer, Madam Pink, Epic Miss

Post-Race swabs - All winners

Warnings/bars
Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. GAYLEN – R Johnston-Bell – late declaration
Race 5. TALLAHATCHIE – M Palmer – replaced Ms B Derbyshire (injured)

Late scratchings
Nil




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