RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
Racing Queensland Report
15th February, 2014
Miles &District Amateur Picnic Race Club Inc.
Track: Dirt Weather: Fine
Chairman of Stewards: L Carvosso
Stewards: A Jones
Starter: O Brockhurst M Henderson
Veterinarian: T Wright
Clerk of Scales: R Gunning
Photo Finish: N Boyle
Judges: Club
Supplementary Reports
Nil.
RACE 1. MILES IGA/CHAPLIN BUTCHERY CLASS B HCP 1050M
CHECKOUT CHICK (Q Krogh) was slow to jump. Apprentice Krogh reported that CHECKOUT CHICK did not handle the sandy loam track.
Apprentice R Payne reported that COLONEL SODHI was very uncomfortable on the track surface.
MAYBE MAYBE NOT (W Doyle) hung in at the 800m.
Over the concluding stages and past the winning post LISSKA (A Taylor) moved inwards placing MURPHYS SUNRISE (B Powell) in restricted room. Jockey Taylor was advised to exercise more care in the future.
DYNAMIC SPY (I Coombes) contacted MURPHYS SUNRISE on jumping away and then lost ground throughout. It was found that DYNAMIC SPY had badly twisted a plate exposing the nails placing the horse at a distinct disadvantage when it galloped during the race.
RACE 2. HOTEL AUSTRALIA QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1050M
Shortly after arriving at the barriers PIMPANA ( I Coombes) shied at the stalls, spun around and lost balance causing the rider to be dislodged. Whilst the horse was recaptured and jockey Coombes was attended to by the Ambulance officers all runners were returned to the saddling enclosure due to the extended delay. PIMPANA was subsequently withdrawn 2.10pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on PIMPANA be refunded with the following deductions apply.
Winner BAY RUST 6c win 7 c place
Second MORE THAN SUPERB 7c place
Third HONEY BLONDE 7c place
BREWING MAGIC (A Taylor) jumped out badly at the start contacting JUST AS SWEET ( B Powell).
BREWING MAGIC over raced in the early stages and when restrained lost ground.
OLD BAMBOO (R Payne ) began awkwardly and at the 500m the rider dropped her whip.
MAGIC BABE (C Kearney) raced poorly and was sent for a Veterinary Inspection. The filly was found to be extremely shin sore in both front legs. Trainer S McEwan advised that the filly will be sent for an immediate spell. MAGIC BABE will require a Veterinary Certificate before racing again.
Jockey I Coombes returned to the course after receiving treatment for ligament damage to his right knee and was advised to seek further medical treatment. Jockey Coombes will require a Medical Clearance prior to riding again.
RACE 3. MURILLA FOODWORKS MURILLA CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
Jockey A Taylor replaced I Coombes on MOSSANAY.
FEAR NO OTHER (B Newport ) jumped outwards crowding GESINK ( M McGillivray) and DEVILS FORCE (L Tilley ).
MONTANUS (W Doyle) overraced during the middle stages .
DEVILS FORCE ( L Tilley ) raced in a 4 wide position from 800m with no cover.
App. Q Krogh reported that PIPERS POINT did not handle the sand track and failed to respond to riding. App. Q Krogh dropped his whip at the 200m.
RACE 4. THE QUEENSLAND HOTEL BENCHMARK 65 HCP 1200M
Jockey J Missen replaced I Coombes on SUPERCHIEF
CRAWFISH ( N Ogura ) threw its head in the air on jumping away and lost ground.
MONTREUX JAZZ ( T Williams ) trapped wide throughout .
SUPERCHEAP ( J Missen ) hung out on the turns despite the riders attempt to straighten it by changing the whip to his left hand .
RACE 5. JOHN MULLENS MEMORIAL CLASS 2 HCP 1500M
AFRICAN CHILD ( R Payne ) jumped into the barriers at the start sustaining a superficial wound to the mares offside leg.
CALL A TRUCE ( B Powell) was slowly away .
BEAUTIFUL MEG ( S Bayliss ) raced wide on the turn out of the straight at the 1300m. BEAUTIFUL MEG performance was discussed with trainer C Rogers and owner Mr Wehl as the filly finished 22len. from the winner. Trainer Rogers explained that BEAUTIFUL MEG was a maiden galloper racing in a Class 2 and that the filly required staying distances to show her best and therefore the stable was finding it difficult to find suitable distance races in Maiden class. Explanation noted.
Stewards Race Day Summary
Reprimands
Fines
Suspensions
Disqualifications
Injuries/Injury
R2 I Coombe dislodged at barrier. Injury to right knee. Med Cert required
Absent Jockey