QUEENSLAND RACING STEWARDS REPORT
HUGHENDEN JOCKEY CLUB - 5th SEPTEMBER, 2009.

WEATHER - Fine TRACK RATING - Dirt. – Good.
RAIL - True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr. R.C.SMITH
Stewards - Mr. R. MAWHINNEY
Clerk of Scales - Stewards
Judge - Mr. A. WEARING
Veterinarian – Dr. M.A.PRESTON
Swab attendants - Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards


Supplementary Report

Julia Creek 15th August 2009

Trainer K. Russell pleaded guilty to a charge under LR70 in that he failed to declare a rider for MISS KEPPEL by the prescribed time. Mr Russell was fined the sum of $250. A further matter of Mr. RUSSELL failing to scratch the horse by the stipulated time was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Race 1: HAROLD WILKES MAIDEN PLATE. Distance - 800m. (4 Starters).
1st - THECOAT 2nd - CANNY JEWEL 3rd - OUR CHESTNUT
4th - DELLUGO

THECOAT (Apprentice S.Mossman), jumped outwards and knuckled at the start.

At the start, OUR CHESTNUT (K.Stone) jumped in onto CANNY JEWEL (J.Long).

Near the 200 metres Jockey K. Stone dropped his whip.

Race 2: SMITHY DUNCAN CLASS “B”HANDICAP. - Distance - 1000m.
(6 Starters).
1st - WOODMANS WAY 2nd - GREAT DAY OUT 3rd - URBAN LASS
4th - MISS KEPPEL

MIDDLED (J.Long), jumped in the air when the gates opened and lost considerable ground.

At the start, URBAN LASS (K.Stone) jumped in onto MISS KEPPEL (Ms R.Seymour).

After passing the winning post, the saddle of URBAN LASS slipped causing Jockey K.STONE considerable inconvenience and he was unable to pull the mare up and he was dislodged near the 700 metres. He was treated at the track and later transported to the Townsville Hospital for observation.

A post race veterinary examination of URBAN LASS failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Race 3: RON CORNEY OPEN HANDICAP Distance - 1000m. (5 Starters)
1st - CENTGEORGE 2nd - SORROWFUL 3rd - MAIN GAME
4th - STAR OF THE GALAXY.

MISS MATAYA was declared a late withdrawal at 3.02pm when no rider was available after Jockey K. Stone was injured in Race 3 and was transported to Townsville Hospital . Prior to the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered that all wages made prior to 3.02


MISS MATAYA was a late scratching at 3.02pm when it was confirmed that Jockey K. STONE was unfit to complete any further riding engagements for the day, following injuries he received in the previous race. No other rider was available . Stewards ordered that all bets made on MISS MATAYA before 3.02pm be refunded and that all winning bets made before that time be paid less 23cents in the win and 23cents in the place on the face value of the ticket.

Jockey J. LONG was found Guilty of a breach of AR 137A(6) ,(Using the whip on more than five occasions prior to the 200 metres on MAIN GAME). He was fined his riding fee in respect to this breach.

A post race veternary examination of CENTGEORGE revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind fetlock.

Race 4: ALLAN HERRON CLASS “2”HANDICAP Distance - 1200m.
(5 Starters).
1st - ACADAMINE 2nd - LOST IN LOUISVILLE 3rd - RANGE ROVER 4th - TRICKY

WATCHA POCO was a late withdrawal at 3.02pm when no rider was available after Jockey K. Stone was injured in Race 2.

An objection was lodged by Ms R. Seymour, the rider of LOST IN LOUISVILLE the second placegetter, against ACADAMINE (J.Long), being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 200 metres. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video the Stewards dismissed the objection. Stewards found that ACADAMINE had shifted out in the final 200 metres resulting in LOST IN LOUISVILLE being taken wider on the track for some distance. Stewards did not believe that the inconvenience caused was sufficient to affect the placings, bearing in mind that the margin between the horses was a half length. Correct weight was declared. Jockey J.Long was advised to ensure that he keeps his mounts on a straight course in the future.

ALL WINNERS AND WESTERN WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – Hughenden Jockey Club. – SATURDAY, 5.9.2009.

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Nil.
Fines - Two. (1) Trainer K. RUSSELL re breach of LR 70(1). (Fail to advise Jockey by stipulated time. Fined $250.00. Allowed Three (3) months to pay. (2) Jockey J. LONG Re breach of AR 137A(6). Strike horse with whip on more than five occasions before 200 metres. Fined his Riding Fee.
Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - One. Jockey K. STONE Injured in Race Two when he fell from horse when pulling horse up after the winning post when saddle had slipped. Requires Medical Certificate before riding again.
Absent jockeys - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates - One. URBAN LASS (Race Two) was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon post race. Report No. 2394 after K. STONE was dislodged. No significant findings were identified.
Warnings on horses - One. - MIDDLED – (Race 2), re barrier manners.
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.
Protests
One. – Race Four. Second against First. – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes
RACE HORSE JOCKEY
Nil
Late scratchings
Race 2. MISSRAINYDAYMONEY Nil. Scratched at scratching time because no rider was available.
Race 3. MISS MATAYA Kirk STONE. (Scratched because Jockey STONE
injured in Race Two and unfit to ride and no other rider available.

Race 4. WATCHA POCO Kirk STONE. (Scratched because Jockey STONE
injured in Race Two and unfit to ride and no other rider available.

Race 4. MEDOWIE MOTIVATOR. Nil. Scratched at scratching time because no rider was available.

GENERAL.
Only six riders were initially available to ride at this meeting which necessitated the scratchings of MISSRAINYDAYMONEY and MEDOWIE MOTIVATOR. Jockey STONE was injured in Race Two and unfit to ride for the remaining two races which necessitated the scratching of MISS MATAYA and WATCHA POCO.
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