HERBERT RIVER JOCKEY CLUB - SATURDAY, 30th AUGUST 2014

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good (2)

RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Haigh
Stewards – S. Woolaston
Starter – W. Kelly
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – T. Sheahan, D. Gofton
Veterinarian – I. Merritt



General:
Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer B. Williams for the late rider notifications for – Race 2: STROM THE RHYTHM ridden by S. Kaya and Race 3: MARK ME OLEE ridden by J. Dickinson.


Race 1: Hinchinbrook Shire Council QTIS Maiden Plate – 1200 metres:
1st – RATTLE’N’BATTLE 2nd – WHO’S YOUR CADDY 3rd – A NEW STARLIGHT 4th – SILVER STAR

STAR READER – Was slow to begin.

THE HAWK ETERNAL – Approaching the 1000 metres blundered.

FRENCH JOY – When questioned as to the somewhat disappointing performance, Jockey F. Edwards stated that the mare travelled well throughout the event but weekend over the concluding stages. Jockey Edwards further added that FRENCH JOY was first up from a spell today and in his opinion would derive benefit from today’s performance.


Race 2: John White Crash Repairs & Devietti Holden Open Handicap – 1400 metres:
1st – COMIC RULER 2nd – MEREDITH 3rd – TAT ZEPHYR 4th – MOROSSA

BEEBEESDUEL - Declared a late scratching at 2.35pm by order of stewards acting on advice from the starter when the gelding refused to load. When correct weight was declared stewards ordered all bets on BEEBEESDUEL be refunded in full with deductions of 3 cents a win and 4 cents a place applicable on winning tickets prior to 2:35pm. Trainer Ms L. Ashford was advised that BEEBEESDUEL will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

TAT ZEPHYR – Was slow to begin.

STROM THE RHYTHM - Was slow to begin. Shortly after was bumped by another runner.

MUSHATTA – Jumped outwards at the start.

HASTEIN – Approaching the 1000 metres blundered.



Race 3: Ingham Farm Centre/JS & KA Venables Plumbing Benchmark 55 Handicap – 1000 metres:
1st – REDBOLT 2nd – ROCKETMOUNTAINHIGH 3rd – DIURNAL TIGER 4th – MARK ME OLEE

Jockey P. Cullen and the connections of REDBOLT, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against ROCKETMOUNTAINHIGH being declared the winner, alleging interference approaching the 650 metres. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the video, Stewards established that approaching the 650 metres REDBOLT had to be checked when crowded for room by ROCKETMOUNTAINHIGH which shifted in when not clear. Stewards believed that the extent of the interference suffered by REDBOLT exceeded the long neck margin separating both horses at the finish and therefore upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the amended placing’s of 7, 8, 3 and 5

Apprentice L. Attard pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a). In that approaching the 650 metres he permitted his mount ROCKETMOUNTAINHIGH to shift in when insufficiently clear of REDBOLT ridden by P. Cullen who had to be checked when tightened for room and lost considerable ground. Stewards in assessing penalty took into account that apprentice Attard had only just returned to riding after some ten years and issued him with a 1 (NQ) meeting suspension which commences at midnight the 6th September 2014 and expires midnight the 10th of September 2014.

MARK ME OLEE – Was slow to begin.

RATTLER’S LAD – Was slow to begin.

DIURNAL TIGER – Had a tendency to lay in under pressure throughout the home straight.

DANE WILL DO – Was held up for clear running and unable to be fully tested over the final 100 metres.

Race 4: Davis Family Group & Ingham Family Medical Practice Class B Handicap – 1400 metres:
1st – MOLONGLE CHIEF 2nd – OUR HUSSLER 3rd – FRUMBOLI 4th – BLU AXIS

BLU AXIS – Had to be checked when crowded for room on jumping away and then was held up for clear running rounding the home turn near the 400 meters.

DAZZLING LADY – Made the home turn awkwardly and ran wider on the track.

SEQUALO SUZIE – Near the 150 metres laid in under pressure on to the heels of FRUMBOLI and had to be steadied.

CHOMARU – Raced wide throughout.

Race 5: Coscer Financial Professionals Ingham Gold Cup Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1500 metres:
1st – BRACKO MICK 2nd – WATERTIGHT 3rd – ZIGURAT 4th – JETSCAPE

RED GAZE – Jumped outwards at the start.

HOPEWLL – Was slow to begin.

BLUEY’S ESCAPE – Raced three wide throughout.

BRACKO MICK – Had a tendency to shift in under pressure throughout the home straight.

JETSCAPE – Was held up for clear running over the concluding stages and unable to be fully tested.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – HERBERT RIVER JOCKEY CLUB, SATURDAY 30th AUGUST 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Nil

Fines - Nil

Suspensions – Race 3: App L. Attard suspension careless riding (1 NQ meeting) from midnight 6/9/2014 up to midnight the 10/9/2014.

Absent jockeys – Nil

Adjourned inquiry – Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Bars/Warning – Race 2: BEEBEESDUEL refused to load late scratching – must obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again.


Rider changes/late notifications
Race 2: STROM THE RHYTHM – S. Kaya
Race 3: MARK ME OLEE – J. DICKINSON and RATTLER’S LAD – App J. Kuskopf


Late Scratchings
Race 2: BEEBEESDUEL refused to load late scratching - @ 2:35pm.