RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB – 20th MARCH 2015

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Ms M. Stephenson
Betting Supervisor - Mr D. Lonergan
Swab Assistant- Ms J. Portch
Starter – B. Steindl/T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

GENERAL:

Stewards carried out inspections of the stables of local trainers who had runners engaged at today's Mackay meeting. No breaches of the rules were detected.

RACE 1: Coalport Cash Store QTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - ULTRA RED 2nd - CRAIGLEA DEKEN 3rd - CRAIGLEA WISE 4th - NINETTE KAN

VALENTINE'S DAY - Was slow to begin.

LET THE CARDS FALL - Slow to begin.

ULTRA RED - Was momentarily held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.

REGAL ROTH - The rider reported that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey M. Abe regarding his riding and the tactics adopted on CRAIGLEA DEKEN. He said that he was instructed to take up a forward position, even from his wide barrier draw, and after being slightly tardy to begin he rode his mount vigorously in the early stages in an attempt to comply with his instructions. Jockey Abe stated that after obtaining the lead his mount raced greenly and when placed under pressure in the home straight was inclined to lay out. Jockey Abe concurred with the stewards that he erred by not desisting from using his whip, and stopped riding and straightened, sooner than he had on this occasion

CRAIGLEA SWIFT - On returning to scale Jockey T. O'Hara said that her mount travelled comfortably throughout, however when placed under pressure failed to respond and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.


RACE 2: Tox Free QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - ALL ROSIE 2nd - BOOMTOWN BOY 3rd - THE TEENY HASS 4th - GOLDEN MAR

WATERBELLS - Was slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed that it had sustained a significant injury to its near fore fetlock. Trainer's representative S. Johnston advised stewards that the filly will now be retired from racing.

OH YEAH - Raced greenly in the early stages.

Approaching the first turn, near the 850 metres, ROYAL WOLF (Jockey J. Lait) had to be checked when racing tight to the inside of JORDANS JET (Jockey W. D'Avila), which was carried in by MANDALONG PASS (App. K. Aho), which shifted in away from COSTA LITTLE (App. N. Vuille), when that horse shifted in when not quite clear. App. Vuille was severely reprimanded.

RACE 3: Launch Accounting Class 3 Plate - 1560 metres
1st - FIELDS OF TUSCANY 2nd - POUSSIN 3rd - MAKOSSA 4th - MALIBU ROSE

GUITARIST - Slow to begin.

SOMEPLACE - Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which weakened over the concluding stages, revealed that both hind legs had been galloped on.

When the pace was slow in the middle stages GUITARIST, POUSSIN and SOMEPLACE all over-raced.

MALIBU ROSE - Jockey P. Cullen reported that when the pace was slow in the middle stages, and when racing wide, he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and assume the lead.

FIELDS OF TUSCANY - Laid in over the concluding stages.

RACE 4: Wes Mackay Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - AZZURAYER 2nd - ADIZERO 3rd - SAVAGE LAND 4th - DUKE'S GOLD

Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of DUKE'S GOLD, was fined $100 under A.R. 145 for returning to scale overweight.

ON THE BID - Connections advised stewards that it was their intention that the mare be ridden quieter today. Public announcements were made accordingly. The mare raced keenly and settled in a handy position.

SAVAGE LAND - Began awkwardly with its head up.

PINK DAZE - Was slow to begin and then in the early stages was reluctant to stretch out.

HELOW TUCKER - Was slow to begin and then in the early stages was reluctant to stretch out.

DUKE'S GOLD - Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

CRAIGLEA COPPER - Was held up on heels for the entirety of the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested.

Passing the 900 metres GREENSKI (App. K. Aho) shifted in when not clear, resulting in LIGHTNING ARTIST being carried inwards and becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of ENCORONADA. App. Aho was reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care.

RACE 5: Feed 2 Go Class 6 Plate - 1100 metres
1st - BON TEMPS 2nd - SEQUONIS 3rd - CLOUD DANCER 4th - DESTRUCTION

DESTRUCTION - Reared after being placed in the barriers. The gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

STRUTTER - Reared in the barriers, dislodging Jockey W. D'Avila. The mare was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and, acting on her advice, stewards ordered the withdrawal of STRUTTER at 3.02 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on the mare be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

3¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, BON TEMPS
16¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, BON TEMPS
4¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, SEQUONIS
12¢ in the place for the place for 3rd, CLOUD DANCER

Trainer W. Pomfrett was told that a warning will be placed on the barrier manners of STRUTTER.

BROWN DOUBT - Slow to begin.

LOUPETS - Slow to begin.

BON TEMPS - Shortly after the start blundered, shifted in abruptly and hampered two other runners. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of the gelding, trainer W. Pomfrett said that in his opinion BON TEMPS had derived benefit from a drop back in distance and the addition of a tongue-tie to the gelding's approved gear.

SEQUONIS - Hampered soon after the start .

BLEACHING - Hampered soon after the start.

RACE 6: Chaptech Open Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - BO ROSSA 2nd - OFORAWESOME 3rd - CRAIGLEA FALCON 4th - CORVIDAE

NOBODY'S BOY - Was slow to begin.

BLAZE TO FORTUNE and BLOWIN' YOUR MIND - were crowded for room at the start.

GENERAL RIPPA - Pulled hard in the early stages.

BO ROSSA - Raced wide throughout.

OFORAWESOME - For some distance after straightening for home App. Q. Krogh lost the use of his offside rein.

RACE 7: DGH Engineering Class 1 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - TESTATIME 2nd - SHELLEY CHINA 3rd - DOTHRAKI WARRIOR 4th - AUTHENTIC SWING

FAST ANNIE - Stewards permitted Jockey S. Wilson to replace Jockey P. Cullen, who was unable to make the weight. Jockey Cullen was reprimanded. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Jockey Cullen's exemplary record in regard to this matter. When questioned regarding the poor performance of the filly Jockey S. Wilson explained that the mare raced comfortably in the lead in the early and middle stages, however when asked for an effort prior to straightening for home failed to respond and weakened noticeably. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer G. Farrell was at a loss to explain the poor performance and undertook to advise stewards if anything was amiss with the filly in the days following the event.

AUTHENTIC SWING - Buffeted shortly after the start.

TESTATIME - Buffeted shortly after the start. Rounding the first turn, near the 850 metres, crowded for room and had to be steadied.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow App. D. Evans, the rider of PASCALINO which finished 5th, to view the official video films to ascertain whether he had grounds for lodging an objection against the second placegetter, SHELLEY CHINA. Having done so App. Evans elected not to lodge a protest, and correct weight was declared. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that approaching the 100 metres SHELLEY CHINA shifted in marginally, resulting in PASCALINO making contact with the hindquarters of that runner and being turned inwards. PASCALINO then shifted in away from SHELLEY CHINA and made heavy contact with AUTHENTIC SWING. Over the final few strides PASCALINO again had to be steadied when crowded between runners.

RACE 8: BB Print Class 3 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st - WINGED WARRIOR 2nd - BORN TO SURVIVE 3rd - KILLER WASP 4th - LA RIVE DROITE

ROCHALLOR - Slipped over in the tie-up stalls. The gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

HILLCREST - Crowded for room at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.

SHERIDAN - Crowded for room at the start.

GO DIGGER - Raced wide throughout.

FROM THE DARKNESS - Pulled hard in the early stages, resulting in the saddle sliping forward and placing its rider, App. N. Vuille, at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. On pulling up the saddle slipped to the nearside, ultimately resulting in App. Vuille being dislodged and suffering a harmless fall.

BORN TO SURVIVE - Jockey S. Sheargold was fined $200 under A.R. 145 for returning to scale in excess of 1kg above his allotted weight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 4: Jockey P. Cullen $100 - return to scale overweight (A.R.145)

Reprimands
RACE 2: App. N. Vuille, severe reprimand, careless riding (A.R.137(a))
RACE 4: App. K. Aho - careless riding (A.R. 137(a))

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
RACE 5: STRUTTER - Fractious, reared, late scratching. Warning on barrier manners.


Late Scratchings

RACE 5: STRUTTER - Reared in barriers, dislodged rider.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 7: FAST ANNIE - Jockey S. Wilson replaced Jockey P. Cullen (overweight)