RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB SUNDAY, 30th 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 N. Boyle
Veterinarian – Ms M. Stephenson
Swab Assistant- Ms L. Lisiewicz
Starter – Mr B. Steindl/Mr T. Woodham
Betting Supervisor – Mr S. Bryant
Stewards Secretary – Mr B. Palmer

GENERAL

Jockey A. Butler pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under A.R. 175(q) in that when pulling up following Race 5 today, in which he rode LEXCEN, he misconducted himself by verbally abusing App. T. Williams, the rider of FUNDIDO, and also waving his whip in the direction of App. Williams in a threatening manner. Jockey Butler was fined $500. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Apprentice Butler’s guilty plea, his remorsefulness and his good record in this regard.

Race 1: Fiesta Rentals Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st CRAIGLEA ZIP 2nd CRAIGLEA WANDOO 3rd BETTY ISABEL 4th - ROCKET ELEMENT

FALVELON DANCER – Bumped at the start and was slow into stride.

ROCKET JAY DEE – A post-race veterinary examination of the colt, which finished at the rear of the field, revealed the colt to be suffering some shin soreness to its off fore limb. Trainer J Manzelmann advised stewards that he intends the have the colt gelded and will be given a short let up.

Race 2: SH Tait & Co Maiden Plate - 1050 metres
1st FAST ANNIE 2nd TESTATIME 3rd HARRY MET SANDY 4th - UNCHAIN JAYNE

TESTATIME – Trainer M. Dale was injured in the tie-up stalls when the horse became fractious and reared. Mr Dale was examined and treated by the Ambulance Officers. TESTATIME was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Delayed the start further when it proved difficult to load into the barriers. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

FAST ANNIE – The start was delayed, initially when the filly proved difficult to load into the barriers and dislodged its rider who sustained a harmless fall. Inclined to hang in throughout the event.

SUPREME ROCKET - At the 800 metres shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail.

UNCHAIN JAYNE – Leaving the 400 metres had to be steadied to avoid the heels of another runner, which was hanging , then shifted out and bumped another runner.

HARRY MET SANDY – At the start shifted out and bumped another runner. Bumped by another runner leaving the 400 metres.

THE TEENY HASS – Shifted in at the start and bumped another runner.

RED RADA – Bumped on two occasions at the start. From near the 200 metres until the 100 metres was inclined to lay in across heels.

BENEDIRE - Rider reported that his mount hung for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to be lame in the off fore. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised that veterinary certificate must be obtained prior to the geldings next start.

Race 3: - Chaptech Class 3 Plate - 1800 metres
1st – SAN RAYMOND 2nd MISS SNIPSTER 3rd COUSIN ANDY 4th - SLEEP ON IT

COUSIN ANDY – Slow to begin.

SLEEP ON IT – Slow to begin.

TWICE THE PRICE - Over-raced in the early stages.


Race 4: Mackay Property Maintenance BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st SCOT FREE 2nd - CANDENTE 3rd – SAY I WON’T 4th – PRELUSIVE STRIKE

SCOT FREE – When questioned regarding the gelding racing back in the field, the rider stated that he had not been given specific instructions but from his wide draw and when runners to his inside showed superior speed, he elected to take up a rearward position closer to the running rail, where the gelding travelled comfortably throughout.

SHEPIKTUS – Near the 900 metres shifted out to avoid heels and in doing so took another runner wider on the track.


Race 5: NE Foods Handicap - 1050 metres
1st FUNDIDO 2nd - STARLISTIC 3rd SHORT TRIP 4th - PRINCE MONASHEE

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey D. Simmons, the rider of STARLISTIC and Jockey A. Coome, the rider of PRINCE MONASHEE, which finished 4th, to view the official video films to determine whether they should lodge an objection against FUNDIDO (App. T. Williams) being declared 1st. Having done so, Jockey Simmons elected not to lodge an objection. Stewards then considered an objection lodged by Jockey Coome against FUNDIDO (App. T. Williams) being declared 1st, alleging interference near the 650 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official video films and acting on their own observations, stewards found that near the 650 metres PRINCE MONASHEE was severely checked and lost its rightful running when FUNDIDO shifted in. However. stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that, given the margin of 2.5 lengths between the 2 runners at the finish and the manner in which they finished off the race, PRINCE MONASHEE would have finished ahead of FUNDIDO. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.

At a subsequent inquiry App. T. Williams, in the presence of trainer J. Manzelmann, deputising as Master, pleaded not guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 650 metres she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRINCE MONASHEE, which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. LEXCEN and STARLISTIC, which were following, were hampered as a consequence. After taking further evidence from the parties involved and again viewing the official video films, stewards found App. Williams guilty of the charge. Her licence to ride in races was suspended for a period covering 2 meetings to commence at midnight on 4th December 2014, up to and including midnight on Sunday 7th December 2014.

LEXCEN - A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to be sore in both front limbs. Trainer M Dale was advised that a Veterinary certificate will be required prior the gelding’s next start.

PRINCE MONASHEE – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed superficial lacerations the near hind limb.


Race 6: Brandish Australia Pty Ltd BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1100 metres
1st SWEET TABOO 2nd GOLD BENDER 3rd SPRING ROSE 4th – MRS ASIA

As Jockey D. Evans was indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagement, Jockey S. Sheargold was substituted as the rider of SWEET TABOO. Jockey Evans will be interviewed at a later date.

FIREFRONT - Slow to begin.

SIMON BON ROCKET – Rider reported that his mount was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event.

Race 7: Blue River Ice Class 6 Plate – 1300 metres
1st PRETTY VACANT 2nd WHISPER WILLOW 3rd MOONLIGHT MAGIC 4th – VIKING GOOD THING

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey A. Coome made an application under A.R. 134A to have EXCELLENT STYLE declared a non-runner as it was being held by an attendant and denied a fair start. After taking evidence from Jockey Coome and viewing the available films, stewards found that EXCELLENT STYLE had been fractious in the barriers, had been assisted by an attendant and reared as the start was effected. Accordingly the application was denied and the mare was declared a starter. Correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that he must provide a barrier certificate for EXCELLENT STYLE before the mare will be permitted to race again.

JOPH LA HAE – Began awkwardly with its head up and lost ground.

VIKING GOOD THING – Over-raced in the early stages.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

RACE 5: Jockey A. Butler $500 – misconduct (A.R.175(q).

Jockey absenteeism

RACE 6: Jockey D. Evans – stewards to interview at a later date.

Suspensions
RACE 5: App. T. Williams: careless riding (A.R. 137(a)), shifting ground when insufficiently clear. From m/n on 4th December 2014 up to and including m/n on 7th December 2014 (2 meetings).

Reprimands

Protest
RACE 5: 4th (PRINCE MONASHEE) v. 1st (FUNDIDO) – dismissed.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
RACE 2 – BENEDIRE – lame Vet Certificate required prior to next start
RACE 5 – LEXCEN – lame Vet Certificate required prior to next start
RACE 7: EXCELLENT STYLE - barrier certificate required.

Late Scratchings


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 6: SWEET TABOO – Jockey S. Sheargold replaced Jockey D. Evans (indisposed).