RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


HOME HILL CLUB - (21 SEPTEMBER 2013)

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL - TRUE
PENETROMETER READINGS - NIL

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. D. Griffiths
Stewards – Mr. R.Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr. R Smith
Judge – Mr. T Davies
Veterinarian – Dr. D Viero
Swab attendants – Mr. H.Hovi
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr. S Ruskin
Starter – Mr. P. Warren
Secretary – Mr. S Ruskin


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS: Nil


Race 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP 900 metres.
1st – Mainshift 2nd – Buckanara 3rd – Willie Clang 4th - Little Elliott

Willie Clang (App E Ljung) and Monet Miss (T. Bannon) both raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
Buckanara (P Cullen) hung in over the final 150 meters and with 50 metres remaining Jockey P Cullen had to stop riding and straighten Buckanara.

Race 2: CLASS 3 PLATE 900 metres .
1st – Sunsets of Fire 2nd – Dangar Diva 3rd – Brochette 4th - Lionhearted Boy

Approaching the 650 metres Sunsets on Fire (M. Elliott) had to be momentarily steadied when racing between Cabja Kid (D. Andrews) and Dangar Diva (A. Dykes) both of which shifted ground.

The semaphoring of “Correct Weight” was delayed when Jockey D. Andrews and Trainer M Preston (Cabja Kid) placed fifth by the Judge requested to view the official photo finish print for 3rd. After viewing the photo finish print both were satisfied that the Judges places as semaphored were correct and “Correct Weight” was notified.


Race 3: CLASS B HANDICAP 1000 metres .
1st – Ardengo 2nd – Likeadylan 3rd – Molongle Dash 4th - Pachamama

Zatsacat was late scratching at 9.15 a.m. due to no suitable rider being available.

Craiglea Pixie (M Cullen) was very slow to begin. Craiglea Pixie failed to stretch out and race keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Jockey M Cullen and Trainer B Williams were questioned in relation to the performance of Craiglea Pixie. Jockey M Cullen advised that the horse was fractious in the barriers and failed to stretch out after jumping slowly. Trainer B Williams stated that he was at loss to explain the disappointing performance of Craiglea Pixie and stated that the gelding had never raced in this manner before. Craiglea Pixie was sent to be examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon who reported that no injury or abnormalities were detected. Trainer B Williams was advised not to start Craiglea Pixie until satisfied that the gelding would perform in the desired manner.

It was noted that Wiseguy (A Lawrence), Ode to Me (S. Wilson), Molongle Dash (E Ljung) and Likedylan (M Elliott) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Pachamama (G Kliese) hung out when under pressure over the final 150 metres and Jockey G Kliese had to stop riding and straighten the mare on two occasions


Race 4: BM70 HANDICAP 1180 metres .
1st – People’s Choice 2nd – Why Not Me 3rd – Gallant Hawk 4th – John’s Special

Approaching the 250 metres Gallant Hawk (A Dykes) blundered momentarily.

Apprentice E Ljung (Why Not Now) was questioned after returning to scale 0.52 kilograms in excessive of her claimed weight at scale. Apprentice Ljung advised that after weighing out she had consumed water and also stated that due to humidity Why Not Now had sweated up and this had weighed down her gear. Apprentice Ljung was advised of her obligations in relation to AR 145.


Race 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 metres .
1st – Kerchings 2nd – Blast Out Of Here 3rd – Zahas Pride 4th – Supa Mega Deadly

Supa Mega Deadly (T Bannon) raced ungenerously approaching the crossing at the 1300 meters and got its head up in the air. Knute (J Felix) raced wide throughout the vent.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED










STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - (HOME HILL) –
(21 September 2013)




Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Nil
Fines - Nil
Suspensions - Nil
Disqualifications - Nil
Race day injuries/illness – Nil.
Absent jockeys - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Warnings/bars – Nil
Falls - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil

Protests

Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Nil

Late scratchings

Race 3- Zatsacat was late scratching at 9.15 a.m. due to no suitable rider being available.