QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 18th JUNE 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – MR J. DART
Stewards – MR P. GILLARD, MR I. BROWN, MR L. COLLINS, MR A. PICKLES
Clerk of Scales- N. GALTON
Judge – B. ANDREWS
Veterinarian – MS K. BLADES
Swab Assistant – MR J. WALLIS
Starter- MR J. ROBERTS
Betting Supervisor – MR N. GALTON


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB 13th APRIL 2006

Race 5: McDonald’s Family Restaurant Class 2 Handicap, 1000 metres

Stewards today finalised an inquiry into the reason for Jockey M. Usher being dislodged from HARD WOOD FOREST in Race 5 at the above meeting. After taking evidence from Jockey M. Usher the stewards established that HARD WOOD FOREST jumped in the air at the start and clipped the heels of BUBBLES AND BREW (App. D. Carrigg), which began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. As no fault for the incident could be attributed to any one rider, stewards took no further action. As Jockey Usher had moved to New South Wales following this incident consequently the inquiry could not be concluded until today.

GENERAL:

Apprentice M. Hellyer was fined $50 under L.R.58 for failing to furnish a letter of authority from his master, Mr P. Duff.

Apprentice M. O’Brien pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.92(12) in that she failed to claim her full allowance in respect of three engagements, namely, Race 2 MR EVANDER, Race 4 DIDYASEETHAT, and Race 5, MYSTIC MOUNTAIN. Apprentice O’Brien was fined a total of $300.

Race 1: Meng Tyres Class 3 Handicap - 1800 metres
1st – GREMMO 2nd – THREE KINGS 3rd – SIR LES 4th – GOLD FREEZE

Over the final 200 metres GOLD FREEZE (D. Simmons) laid in under pressure and momentarily hampered THREE KINGS (A. Coome).

Race 2: WIN Television Maiden Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - ROYAL ACTOR 2nd - BLUE BAYOU 3rd - MR EVANDER 4th – SOLAR ROAN

SOLAR ROAN (N. Patchett) was slow to begin.

After being slow to begin DUTCH PICCOLO (M. Cullen) was unable to muster early speed.

Rounding the home turn BLUE BAYOU (J. Stephens) shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped MR EVANDER (App. M. O’Brien).

Over the concluding stages MR EVANDER (App. M. O’Brien) laid in.

Following the race Jockey M. Cullen reported that, in his opinion DUTCH PICCOLO was shin sore. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Connections advised Stewards that the filly will now be sent for a spell.

Race 3: Newsextra QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap – 1050 metres
1st - CARRY THE CLUBS 2nd – RATTLE ‘N’ RUN 3rd - EAGLE JESTER 4th – JAZZSHINKO

DIAMOND JOKER (D. Simmons) was slow to get into stride.

MR PUNKROCKER (App. M. Speers) began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped FALVADORE (N. Patchett).

JAZZSHINKO (J. Felix) began awkwardly.

Approaching the 900 metres MR PUNKROCKER (App. M. Speers) was initially tightened for room by FALVADORE (N. Patchett), which shifted in. FALVADORE continued to shift in slightly, taking the running of EAGLE JESTER (B. Pengelly), which was taken in onto DIAMOND JOKER (D. Simmons), which was eased. Jockey N. Patchett was reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight.

Near the 700 metres MR PUNKROCKER (App. M. Speers) raced up onto the heels of LE MIRAGE (G. Baker), shifted in abruptly and tightened the running of RATTLE ‘N’ RUN (App. M. Hellyer). MR PUNKROCKER then continued to race ungenerously for a short distance.

When questioned about the run of MR PUNKROCKER, Apprentice M. Speers stated that after beginning awkwardly MR PUNKROCKER was tightened for room near the 900 metres and near the 700 metres raced up onto heels and had to be eased. He added that the horse then laid out and raced ungenerously. He stated further that he put MR PUNKROCKER under pressure near the 500 metres, but the horse failed to finish the race off and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of MR PUNKROCKER (App. M. Speers) did not reveal any apparent abnormality. Connections undertook to advise Stewards of anything that may become apparent with the colt in days subsequent to the event.

Race 4: A. E. Smith Air Conditioning Class 1 Handicap – 1050 metres
1st - SWIFT GAMBLE 2nd – EXERTION 3rd - SPIRITOFTHECOUNTRY 4th – BAY CITY KITTY

SWIFT GAMBLE (A. Coome) was slow to begin.

WESTERN CHAT (N. Patchett) began awkwardly.

BLUE SEQUINS (M. Usher) began awkwardly and shifted out.

Near the 700 metres BAY CITY KITTY (G. Baker) shifted in, taking DIDYASEETHAT (App. M. O’Brien) in onto VALVETRON (D. Simmons) resulting in both of those runners being steadied. Jockey G. Baker was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.

Approaching the 200 metres EXERTION (App. M. Hellyer) shifted in and tightened the running of BANK FEE (J. Felix), which was steadied and taken in onto WESTERN CHAT (N. Patchett), resulting in DIDYASEETHAT (App. M. O’Brien), which was following, having to be eased to avoid the heels of BANK FEE. Apprentice M. Hellyer was reprimanded and advised that in future he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he had on this occasion.

Over the concluding stages Jockey G. Baker, the rider of BAY CITY KITTY, was accidentally struck on the left arm by the whip of Apprentice M. Speers, the rider of SPIRITOFTHECOUNTRY. Jockey Baker was examined by the Ambulance Officer and cleared to fulfil his further engagements.

A post-race veterinary examination of DIDYASEETHAT (App. M. O’Brien) revealed that the mare was lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr R. Kirwin was advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to DIDYASEETHAT being permitted to race again.

Race 5: CFT Security Class 4 Handicap – 1050 metres
1st – TITLE KING 2nd – BLAST MASTER 3rd - RAFFAEL NEDIYM 4th – BRER FOX

On jumping ZANZIDIYM (G. Baker) was tightened for room between ZERZER (C. Beets) and TITLE KING (D. Simmons), both of which shifted ground.

Approaching and rounding the home turn MYSTIC MOUNTAIN (App. M. O’Brien) raced wide.

Race 6: A1 Batterypro Lightning Open Handicap – 1050 metres
1st - BAZZOOKA 2nd – ASPIRAN 3rd - TWO SEASONS 4th – KING CASH

After being placed in the barriers, KING CASH (App. M. Hellyer) became fractious, broke through, galloped a short distance before being restrained and returned behind the barriers where it was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

STIRLING (App. A. Taylor) began awkwardly and lost ground.

CAMBOOYA (J. Stephens) was slow to begin.

In the early and middle stages BLACK SUIT (G. Baker) raced wide. When questioned about the performance of the horse trainer Mr J. Manzelmann stated that he was disappointed with the gelding at its previous run and again today and that it is his intention to send BLACK SUIT for a short spell.

Race 7: Blacks First National Real Estate H.L. Black Memorial Open Handicap – 1500 metres
1st - FLYING TEST 2nd – LINK HOGTHROB 3rd - THIN AND CRISPY 4th – SPECTACULAR PIC

PIETRO VANNUCCI (App. M. Hellyer) and HOUSE OF WOODWIND (G. Baker) were slow to begin.

Race 8: T. F. Woollam & Son Class 2 Handicap – 1250 metres
1st - EBOR 2nd – PERSHINKO 3rd - CLEAR CONSCIENCE 4th – CIENTO MAMBO

On jumping RONSTADT (App. M. Hellyer) and JUNIOR MCCOOL (App. M. Speers) were tightened for room between EBOR (B. Pengelly) and ADMIRAL’S AMANTE (C. Beets), which shifted in.

Near the 1100 metres PERICOLO (D. Simmons) was checked when tightened for room between CIENTO MAMBO (T. Bannon) and STRATLIN PARK (M. Cullen), which improved up onto the heels of EBOR (B. Pengelly). As stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any one rider was responsible for the incident, no action was taken.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –MACKAY TURF CLUB,
THURSDAY, 18TH JUNE 2009

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – RACE 3: Jockey N. Patchett – careless riding (AR 137(a))
RACE 4: App. M. Hellyer – careless riding (AR137(a))
RACE 4: Jockey G. Baker – severely reprimanded - careless riding (AR137(a))
Fines – App. M. O’Brien $300 – fail to claim full allowance (3 rides)
Suspensions – Nil
Disqualifications - Nil
Injuries - Nil
Absent jockeys - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates – RACE 4: DIDYASEETHAT – lame in near fore. Vet cert.
Warnings on horses – Nil
Requirement for retrial- Nil
Barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil

Protests
Nil

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