RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


INNISFAIL TURF CLUB INC – SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE/OVERCAST TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL - True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Braunberger
Stewards – H. Warren
Starter – R. Gardner
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judges – B. Harrison, V. Cooper
Veterinarian – S. Williams
Swab Attendant – D. Zahmel


Race 1: Family Fun Day 1st January Class B Handicap – 1500M
1st Master Invader 2nd: Unicaleo 3rd: Save the Planet 4th: Forward Scout

SAVE THE PLANET (W. D’Avila) had a tendency to over race in the early stages of the race.

SAVE THE PLANET (W. D’Avila) had a tendency to hang out over the concluding stages of the race.

Stewards questioned G.. Kliese (MASTER INVADER) in relation to his riding tactics over the concluding stages of the race despite the horse winning the race. Jockey Kliese explained that he was reluctant to ride the horse hard out to the line as the horse will fail to run on. Rather than ride the house out with the whip, Jockey Kliese stated he urged the horse forward hands only and no whip. Jockey Kliese explanation was noted.

W. D’Avila (SAVE THE PLANET) was dislodged after the running of the race and required ambulance attention to his toe on his right foot.

Race 2: Century Cranes Maiden Plate – 1200M
1st: Hidden Manner 2nd: Grey Ash 3rd: Rock Melon 4th: Fresh Blood

GREY ASH (W. D’Avila) jumped in at the start and HIDDEN MANNER (K. Stone) jumped out causing FRESH BLOOD (G. Kliese) inconvenience between both horses.

Approaching the 650m mark LETS POCKET (M. Atkinson) had a tendency to over race when the rider attempted to settle the horse.

HIDDEN MANNER (K. Stone) had a tendency to race erratic over the concluding stages of the race shifting in and out.

Race 3: Fred’s Parcel Transport Class 2 Handicap – 1200M
Ist Thirty Three Large 2nd: Vaulting Queen 3rd: Prowler 4th: Gwennie

PLAY A KING was a late scratching at 08.54 due to no rider being available for the horse.

MR GIFFORD (M. Atkinson) was very slow into stride at the start. Jockey M. Atkinson explained that the horse did not want to go forward despite his efforts to do so.

Race 4: Jack Wilson Memorial Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1100M
1st Cyclone Larry 2nd: Breakers Path 3rd: Pacific Highway 4th: Camphore

OTAGO (M. Atkinson) reared and was slow into stride as the start was effected.

PACIFIC HIGHWAY (W. D’avila) jumped awkwardly as the gate opened.

Jockey S. Kaya (MISS RUBINSTEIN) reported after the race that his mount got its tongue over the bit at the 600m point. Connections were advised to take the necessary measures to prevent a reoccurrence of same.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – INNISFAIL JOCKEY CLUB 1st DECEMBER 2012


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – nil
Fines - nil
Suspensions – nil
Disqualifications - nil
Race day injuries/illness - nil
Absent jockeys - 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 – PLAY A KING – no rider available 8:54am


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