QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 21ST APRIL 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR P. COOPER
Stewards - MR J. WALLIS, MR W. BOOSHAND, MR B. CHESTER-
MASTER, MR D. REID
Clerk of Scales - MR N. GALTON
Judge - MR B. ANDREWS
Veterinarian - MR D. HODGE
Swab attendants - MR J. UNWIN
Bookmakers Supervisor - MR J. CHESTER-MASTER

Race 1: WIN Television Open Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - DR FELINE 2nd - QUESADILLA 3rd - GLEN IDOL 4th -
RAMEKA

MIGHTY BLAZE was a late scratching, at 11.24 a.m., by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. A veterinary certificate was furnished.

The start was delayed when QUESADILLA (D. Evans) proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that a further warning had been placed on the barrier manners of QUESADILLA.

QUESADILLA (D. Evans) was held up and unable to obtain clear running from the 650 metres to the 250 metres.

DR FELINE (Apprentice R. McMahon) was unable to obtain clear running from the 400 metres to the 300 metres.

When questioned about the run of DAMASCUS CALLING, Apprentice M. Palmer explained that the gelding raced ungenerously in the early stages and when put under pressure from the 600 metres failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing.

Race 2: The Daily Mercury Maiden Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - MR NATCH 2nd - MIGHT RECITE 3rd - HIT AND MIST 4th - PRINGLE’S GIRL

As R. Barone was to be overweight, C. Beets was substituted as the rider of PRETTY SWISH.

VALLETA CITY (D. Lloyd) was slow to begin.

Near the 900 metres HIT AND MIST (D. Evans) was steadied away from the heels of PRETTY SWISH (C. Beets).

Approaching the 700 metres MIGHT RECITE (App. G. McKeon) was eased from the heels of PRINGLE’S GIRL (P. Cullen).

Shortly after entering the straight HIT AND MIST (D. Evans) had to be eased when crowded for room by MR NATCH (Apprentice L. Fyfe), which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice Fyfe was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

When questioned about the performance of VALETTA CITY, which compounded in the straight, jockey D. Lloyd explained that the horse raced greenly throughout and in the straight was unable to obtain clear running.

Race 3: Mackay Cup Sponsors Club Class 1 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st - FLUFIES REEF 2nd - EMMBOWEN 3rd - HAIL TO RANSOM 4th - MY MAREMOSSO

ROBIN THE FROG was a late scratching, at 10.17 a.m., by order of the stewards acting on advice that the horse became ineligible as a result of previous stewards’ proceedings.

CLEAR INTENT (G. Cullen) and SPY CHASE (C. Beets) were fractious in the barriers.

Joining the course proper FLUFFIES REEF (Apprentice M. Palmer) shifted in to be racing inside the line of the running rail and when shifted out made contact with CLEAR INTENT (Apprentice R. McMahon).

About the 1200 metres HAIL TO RANSOM (P. Cullen) improved up onto the heels of runners in front and was eased.

Approaching the 900 metres SPY CHASE (C. Beets) shifted in slightly, obliging HAIL TO RANSOM (P. Cullen) to race in restricted room. At the same time CLEAR INTENT (Apprentice R. McMahon), which improved up onto the heels of EMMBOWEN (G. Cullen), shifted out momentarily and made contact with HAIL TO RANSOM, which was taken out onto the heels of SPY CHASE and had to be steadied.

Following the race trainer D. Crouch reported that FLUFFIES REEF (Apprentice M. Palmer) had lost its near fore plate during running.

Race 4: Mackay Cup Sponsors Club QTIS 3-Year-Old Class 1 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - SPEEDY AFFAIR 2nd - ISIS QUEEN 3rd - BAYSIDE STAR 4th - BIG FISH

SEQUALO BUCK was a late scratching, at 11.24 a.m., by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer Mr P. Dwyer furnished a veterinary certificate.

As R. Barone was to be overweight, D. Green was substituted as the rider of VETUBRA.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of SPEEDY AFFAIR, which dead-heated for first, against ISIS QUEEN being declared equal first, alleging interference in the first 100 metres of the race. During the inquiry stewards took evidence from both riders and Mr M. Connor, trainer of SPEEDY AFFAIR. Mrs R. Binder, trainer and owner of ISIS QUEEN, was unavailable to attend the inquiry, having left the course. After considering all the evidence, and having in mind that the two horses dead-heated, stewards upheld the protest when they found that soon after the start SPEEDY AFFAIR, which had been slow to begin, was hampered when crowded for room by ISIS QUEEN, which shifted in slightly. Shortly after this incident ISIS QUEEN again shifted in and inconvenienced SPEEDY AFFAIR, which was eased. Accordingly, the placings were amended to read: 1st SPEEDY AFFAIR; 2nd ISIS QUEEN; 3rd BAYSIDE STAR; 4th BIG FISH. Subsequently D. Lloyd was reprimanded for permitting ISIS QUEEN to shift in shortly after the start and inconvenience SPEEDY AFFAIR. Trainer Ms R. Binder was reminded of her obligation to remain on course until the prescribed time or alternatively until given permission to leave by the Chairman of Stewards.

SHE’S A SENSATION (Apprentice G. McKeon) began awkwardly.

At about the 150 metres SHE’S A SENSATION (Apprentice G. McKeon) raced erratically when placed under pressure, shifted out and bumped SPEEDY AFFAIR (P. Cullen). SHE’S A SENSATION then continued to race ungenerously and shifted in on several occasions.

A. Patillo (BIG FISH) and D. Evans (BAYSIDE STAR) were reminded of their obligation to ride their mounts out at least hands and heels to the finish of the race.

Race 5: Maguires Hotel Class 2 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - SLICE OF THE PIE 2nd - SHADDOCK 3rd - WHAT HAPPENED 4th - CAPTAIN KILOMETRE

As a result of the delay in the declaration of correct weight following the protest in Race 4, the starting time for this race was amended from 2.59 p.m. to 3.14 p.m.

As R. Barone was to be overweight, D. Evans was substituted as the rider of WHAT HAPPENED.

SPIRIT OF PLATANOS (A. Cox) bled during running and was barred from competing at licensed meetings for a period of three months under A.R. 53A.

Race 6: QRSE Solicitors Class 3 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - TUSCAN ILLUSION 2nd - SIERRA SLAMMER 3rd - MIDNIGHT DESIRE 4th - THOMSON

The starting time for this race was amended from 3.35 p.m. to 3.38. p.m.


Trainer Ms M. Stehbens was directed to lodge an amended stable return relating to the ownership of ANOTHER BELT.

As J. Stephens was indisposed, C. Beets was substituted as the rider of OLD GOLD .

THOMSON (Apprentice R. McMahon) was slow to begin.

In the middle stages OLD GOLD FOR ME (C. Beets) was obliged to race wide.

Approaching the 600 metres FLAMING REEF (Apprentice G. McKeon), which was racing wide, shifted in when attempting to improve and in doing so inconvenienced SIERRA SLAMMER (Apprentice L. Fyfe).

Race 7: QRSE XXXX Gold Class 6 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st - DICTATE PLAY 2nd - LARCENY 3rd - REPOSSESSION 4th - STRIDERITE

Prior to the race Jockey D. Lloyd was examined by the Ambulance Officer, who could find no medical problem with him. Jockey Lloyd assured stewards that he was completely fit to ride. Acting on this assurance stewards permitted Jockey Lloyd to fulfil his engagement.

When the gates opened DANZIG WARRIOR (R. Barone) shifted out for some distance and inconvenienced DUSTY’S MAGIC (Apprentice M. Palmer), which had been slow to begin, which was obliged to steady off heels and was then shifted in for some distance.

In the early stages HOWLEY HALL (D. Green) was unable to secure clear running and between the 1250 metres and the 1100 metres was restrained.

In the early and middle stages DUSTY’S MAGIC (Apprentice M. Palmer) overraced.

In the early and middle stages CALAIS BOUND (P. Cullen) overraced and refused to settle until near the 600 metres.

Just prior to the finishing line LARCENY (C. Beets) shifted out and inconvenienced DANCING POTTER (Apprentice G. McKeon). C. Beets was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Race 8: Meng Tyre Sales Class 5 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - SCHOONER OR LATER 2nd - EXPRESS FORCE 3rd - ALADDIN’S LAMP 4th - TOPEKO

After arriving at the barriers TOWN PLAYER (A. Patillo) was kicked by another runner. TOWN PLAYER was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and, acting on his advice that the horse was unfit to start, TOWN PLAYER was withdrawn by order of the stewards at 4.52 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on TOWN PLAYER be refunded in full and that all bets made with bookmakers prior to the withdrawal of TOWN PLAYER be paid less the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of successful tickets: win 28¢, place 20¢

TOPEKO (D. Lloyd) was slow to begin and then in the early stages threw its head about and raced ungenerously.
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Leaving the 750 metres TO THE TEST (J. P. Stanley) was momentarily steadied when crowded for room by ALADDIN’S LAMP (Apprentice L. Fyfe), which was inclined to hang in.

Near the 200 metres SCHOONER OR LATER (D. Evans) shifted out and slightly hampered TOSAMBA (D. Green).

SKIMBLESHANKS (A. Cox) bled from both nostrils during the race and was barred from racing at licensed meetings for a period of three months under A.R. 53A.

GENERAL:

Jockey R. Barone was fined a total of $100 under A. R. 120(b) for being overweight and unable to fulfil his engagements on the following horses: RACE 2, PRETTY SWISH; RACE 4, VETUBRA; RACE 5, WHAT HAPPENED.

Trainer Mr L. Wright was cautioned about having an unlicensed stablehand, Mr Brent Talbot, within the on-course stabling area for MAJOR THOMSON, Race 5.

Trainer Mr D. Crouch was questioned about the reason for the late declaration of Apprentice M. Palmer for FLUFFIES REEF (Race 3), A. Patillo for BIG FISH (Race 4), and P. Cullen for CALAIS BOUND. Mr Crouch was reminded of his obligation to meet the deadline of declaring riders by midday on the day of acceptances and advised that in future he will be expected to adhere to that deadline.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MACKAY TURF CLUB -
THURSDAY, 21st April 2005

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – RACE 2: Apprentice L. Fyfe (MR NATCH) severely reprimanded. RACE 4 – D. Lloyd
Fines - Jockey R. Barone $100 for being overweight, Races 2, 4 and 5 (A.R. 120(b).
Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - Nil.
Absent jockeys – RACE 6 J. Stephens (OLD GOLD FOR ME) - indisposed


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - RACE 5: SPIRIT OF PLATANOS – barred for 3 months
RACE 8: SKINBLESHANKS – barred for 3 months.

Warnings on horses - RACE 1: QUESADILLA – barrier manners.
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.

Protests

RACE 4: P. Cullen (SPEEDY AFFAIR) against dead-heater ISIS QUEEN upheld.

Summary of rider changes

RACE 2: PRETTY SWISH: C. Beets substituted for R. Barone (overweight)
RACE 4: VETUBRA: D. Green substituted for R. Barone (overweight)
RACE 5: WHAT HAPPENED: D. Evans substituted for R. Barone (overweight)
RACE 6: OLD GOLD FOR ME: C. Beets substituted for J. Stephens (indisposed)

Late scratchings

RACE 1: MIGHTY BLAZE - 11.24 a.m. (veterinary advice)
RACE 3: ROBIN THE FROG – 10.17 a.m. (ineligible)
RACE 4: SEQUALO BUCK - 11.24 a.m. (veterinary advice)
RACE 8: TOWN PLAYER – 4.52 p.m. (veterinary advice at barriers)

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