Longreach Jockey Club – 16th June 2001

Stewards: J Wallis (Chairman), P Anderson
Stewards (Club): A Moody
Veterinarians: Peter & Helen Johnston Swabbing Attendant:
Races : 6 Prizemoney: $39,500 + $2,500 QRIS
Weather: Fine Track: Good
Video: Supplied Attendance: 400

Race 1 Class 6 Handicap – 1000 Metres 10 Starters
JEANIE IRENE (T Austin) was declared a non-runner when its gate failed to open. All money wagered on that horse was ordered refunded and a deduction of 19c win and 16c place was ordered. The barrier was inspected and oil applied to the offending catch. No further problems were experienced for the remainder of the meeting.

Race 2 Super QRIS Maiden Handicap – 1100 Metres 14 Starters.
TAARELKI (E Simmons) was slowly away and hung throughout. Both LATE FOR TEA (J Lait) and MISTRESS DANE (R McMaster) jumped outwards and SUMMER REFUGE (T Matsuno) jumped inwards crowding TAARELKI. All horses lost ground in the incident.

Race 3 Super QRIS Class 2 Handicap – 1200 Metres 8 Starters
Nothing to report.

Race 4 Open Handicap – 1200 Metres 8 Starters
Trainer J McConachy stated that he was disappointed with the performance of VERNAZZA (R Hammond) but could offer no explanation.

Race 5 Class 4 Handicap – 1400 Metres 5 Starters
MR. SOLO was scratched at payment time on veterinary advice when it was reported to stewards that the horse had suffered burning to the mouth apparently caused by the application of a corrosive substance by a person or persons unknown. Swab samples from that horse were sent for analysis.

Race 6 XXXX Longreach Cup – 1600 Metres 13 Starters
As the gates opened ROY BOY attempted to drop its head and raced roughly for a short distance. The trainer and jockey stated that a change of gear may have caused the horse to react in this way.

Bookmakers Holds
P Anderson 10646 D Glendon 9047 S Searles 15467
J Scotton 12213 R Murphy 2608 TOTAL 49981

Hold Breakup
Local Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Tote
20000 13593 9895 6943 1572 12860
J R Wallis - Stipendiary Steward