RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB SUNDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER 2014

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

IN TRUE POSITION


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr K. Smith
Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston, Mr M. Haigh
Clerk of Scales – Ms A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Mr J. Joubert
Swab Assistant- Ms L. Lisiewicz
Starter – Mr B. Steindl/Mr T. Woodham
Betting Supervisor – Mr S. Bryant
Stewards Secretary – Mr B. Palmer

GENERAL:

App. L. Attard pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under A.R. 175(q) in that upon returning to the mounting yard following the runner of Race 2 today he did misconduct himself by using expletives towards Jockey T. Bannon in full view and hearing of members of the racing public. Apprentice Attard was fined $200.

Race 1: Kern Group BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1650 metres
1st ARIADNE 2nd SLEEP ON IT 3rd LIBERRTY’S MAGIC 4th - SAN RAYMOND

Stewards considered an objection lodged by App. K. Aho, the rider of SLEEP ON IT which finished second, against ARIADNE (A. Butler) being declared the winner, alleging interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from the parties involved viewing the official video films and taking into account their own observations, stewards found that rounding the home turn ARIADNE shifted out marginally and momentarily impeded the running of SLEEP ON IT, however bearing in mind the location of the interference and the manner in which both runners finished the race off, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that SLEEP ON IT would have finished ahead of ARIADNE. In the circumstances, the protest was dismissed and the judge’s placings ordered to stand.

LIBERTY’S MAGIC – Slow to begin.

PALMERSTON NORTH – When questioned regarding the poor performance the rider explained that in his opinion the gelding would be better suited over a longer distance and failed to handle the heavy impost of 59 kg. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

ALITTLEBITOFDUEY – Upon returning to scale it was noted that the gelding had sustained a laceration to its tongue.

Race 2: Carlton United Breweries Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st RICHIE ROCKET 2nd JUST CALL ME LOUIE 3rd RIGHT OR ROME 4th - RED RADA

RIGHT OR ROME – Inclined to over-race in middle stages. Rounding the home turn was inclined to hang out. Leaving the 200 metres was inclined to lay out under pressure resulting in another runner being forced to shift to the inside to obtain clear running. Jockey reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances she would be expected to stop riding and straighten her mount sooner than she had on this occasion. Lost its off fore plate in running.

DOCTOR BURGER – Was slow to begin.

JUST CALL ME LOUIE – Leaving 200 metres forced to shift to the inside of another runner to obtain clear running.

RED RADA - Over-raced In the early and middle stages, then raced wide throughout.

PROVOCATEUR - Over concluding stages had to steady to avoid the heels of another runner.

RICHIE ROCKET - Raced wide throughout.

MINI MINX - Leaving the 500 metres raced ungenerously, improved onto the heels of another runner, became unbalanced for a few strides and had to be steadied. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

Race 3: - Smart State Rentals Class 6 Plate - 1050 metres
1st – MAHRAJAAN 2nd SNITZEM 3rd SCOT FREE 4th - CLOUD DANCER

CRAIGLEA SEAL – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

CANDENTE – Raced wide throughout.

Race 4: Fergus Builders Open Handicap - 1560 metres
1st ROC’DA FLOOR 2nd - BLOWIN’ YOUR MIND 3rd – NEDIYM’S QUEST 4th – KATHERINE GORGE

STAR READER – Slow to begin.

LOKELANI – Raced wide in the early stages and then in the middle stages was allowed to stride forward and lead.

Race 5: Blacks Real Estate QTIS 3Y0 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st CYCLONE KAN 2nd - VICIOUS CHICK 3rd RAZANDIES JESTER 4th - LITTLE WHITE DOVE

Public announcements were made advising patrons that LITTLE WHITE DOVE ran 7th of 9 starters in a 3Y0 plate over 1200 metres, beaten 10.2 lengths, at the Roma Turf Club meeting yesterday, 21st November 2014.

LITTLE WHITE DOVE - Trainer J. Pointon was fined $100 under L.R. 67 for the late declaration of Jockey C. McIver as the rider of the filly.

GLORIOUS GEORGE – Jockey reported that the colt travelled comfortably in the early stages, however failed to stretch out thereafter and was extremely disappointing. Trainer stated that the colt performed below his expectations and he was at a loss to explain the poor run. He undertook to inform stewards if anything is amiss with the horse in the days following the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

KAJUMBLE – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.

SEABEAU – From near the 600 metres hung out badly, took charge of its rider and raced extremely wide, taking RAZANDIES JESTER outwards also. Trainer M. Bannon advised stewards that he intended to advise connections that the gelding should be spelled immediately. Mr Bannon was advised that the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of stewards in a barrier trial over at least 800 metres in race day conditions before being permitted to race again.

Race 6: Skills Training Mackay BenchMark 60 Handicap – 800 metres
1st CHARGALUCCA 2nd NUDE SECRETS 3rd REDBOLT 4th – ODE TO ME

REDBOLT - Due to an administrative error stewards permitted REDBOLT to race without blinkers. Raced wide throughout.

POWER REPORT – Rider reported that the gelding felt sore in front. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

UNCHAIN JAYNE - Crowded for room by another runner shortly after the start. Laid in over the concluding stages.

FRAHA – Raced wide throughout.

CHARGALUCCA – Raced wide throughout.

Race 7: AE Smith Air Conditioning Class 2 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st EXCELLENT STYLE 2nd KAPUTSKI 3rd VIKING GOOD THING 4th – ALERT THIS CITY


REAL DREAMS – After riding in Race 4, Jockey A. Coome became indisposed, was examined by the Ambulance officers and stood down from his engagement. Jockey C. McIver was substituted. Jockey Coome was advised that he must provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

EXCELLENT STYLE – Rider fined $100 under A.R. 145 for returning to scale 0.3kg above her allotted weight. In the early stages raced keenly and refused to settle.

KAPUTSKI – Slow to begin.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 5: Trainer J. Pointon $100 (L.R.67) – late declaration of rider for LITTLE WHITE DOVE
App. L. Attard $200 – misconduct: us expletives in view of and earing of public (A.R.175(q))
RACE 6: App. M. Abe - $100: return to scale 0.1kg above allotted weight. (AR.145).
RACE 7: Jockey T. Bannon $100 – return to scale overweight.(A.R. 145).

Jockey absenteeism

Suspensions

Reprimands
RACE 2: Jockety T. Bannon - Careless riding (A.R.137(a)) – fail to stop riding and straighten.

Protest

RACE 1: SLEEP ON IT (App. K. Aho, 2nd) v.ARIADNE (A.Buler, 1st) dismissed.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars

Late Scratchings


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 5: LITTLE WHITE DOVE – Jockey C. McIver (Late)
KAJUMBLE – App. L. Attard replaced App. N. Vuille: ineligible.
RACE 7: REAL DREAMS – Jockey C. McIver replaced Jockey A. Coome (indisposed).