STEWARDS REPORT


MAREEBA TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 20TH MARCH 2011

WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – HEAVEY 10 RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Haigh
Stewards – I Brown
Starter – K. Moody
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judge – I. Adcock
Veterinarian – S. Hayes

Supplementary Report:

This race meeting which was originally scheduled for Saturday 19 March 2011 was postponed to Sunday 20 March 2011 due to the state of the track.

Race 1: Color Studio Maiden Handicap – 1210 metres:
1st –Little Sheila 2nd –Six Bob 3rd –Quick Embrace 4th –Unique Baby

UNIQUE BABY (K. Stone) began awkwardly.

STRIKE ME RED (K. Rockett) raced wide in the early stages of the event.

SIX BOB (F. Edwards) and LITTLE SHEILA (J. Babarovich) came together and bumped near the 200m and also again near the 100m.

After the event jockey K. Stone reported his saddle on UNIQUE BABY had slipped back during the event.

On return to scale Jockey F. Edwards reported that SIX BOB had raced greenly throughout the event.


Race 2: Mareeba Mazda QTIS Maiden Plate – 1010 metres:
1st –Red For Go 2nd –Pudzianowski 3rd –Angry Angus 4th –Miss Floozy

At the start VIKRAM (R. Ryan) began awkwardly shifted in and bumped RED FOR GO (K. Rockett).

STRICTLY AMAZING (A. Merritt) was slow to begin then shortly after commenced to buck dislodging its rider. Trainer G. Tsakissiris was advised that the filly must trial twice to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons for J. Babarovich being dislodged from YOUNG GUNZ approaching the 100m. After taking evidence from R. Ryan the rider of VIKRAM, J. Stopps the rider of SEQUADIERE, M. Atkinson the rider of ANGRY ANGUS and K. Rockett the rider of RED FOR GO, Stewards adjourned the inquiry to enable J. Babarovich to give evidence. J. Babarovich was transported to Mareeba Base Hospital for further observation and was unable to fulfil the rest of his engagements. Jockey Babarovich was advised that a medical clearance would be required before he would be permitted to ride again.

When questioned as to the performance of MISS FLOOZY, Jockey S. Kaya reported that during the middle stages of the event the mare failed to handle the heavy conditions and as a consequence hung out at the stage of the event causing it to lose ground. However, once he was able to balance MISS FLOOZY and shift wider on the track upon straightening, the mare finished the race off well.

Trainer E. Baker was advised that LITTLE MISS EVA would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards before the filly could again race after it hung out badly in the middle stages and as a consequence failed to take any competitive part in the event.




Race 3: L M Engineering Class B Handicap – 1010 metres:
1st –Gran Cavallo 2nd – Foursreal 3rd – Canyon Road 4th – No Wonder

HIDDEN RUN (G. Kliese), NO WONDER (J. Stopps), KINETIC HEAT (K. Stone) all raced wide throughout.

At approximately the 300m mark GRAN CAVALLO (M. Elliott) improved on to the heels of FOURSREAL (I. Toward) and shifted out in an effort obtain clear running. As a consequence HIDDEN RUN (G. Kliese) which was racing to the outside of GRAN CAVALLO had to be steadied and lost ground. M. Elliott was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 137(a) for allowing his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear of other runners.

Rounding the home turn JESTER’S FLUTE (R. Ryan) was held up for clear running.

Approaching 100m, JESTER’S FLUTE (R. Ryan) was disappointed for a run between CANYON ROAD (M. Atkinson) and SEA MARVISTA (K. Rockett) and as a result had to be steadied.

When questioned in relation to the performance of SEA MARVISTA, Jockey K. Rockett stated that the mare travelled well until upon straightening and when asked for an effort failed to respond to his ridding and in his opinion was disappointing. A post race vet examination of SEA MARVISTA revealed the mare to have an elevated heart rate and to be showing signs of being in season.

When questioned in relation to the performance of HIDDEN RUN, Jockey G. Kliese explained that despite travelling wide throughout the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages. However, when he asked HIDDEN RUN for an effort upon straightening the gelding failed to respond to his riding. G. Kliese added that during the race he did hear the gelding make an abnormal noise and had recommended to the trainer that a tongue tie be applied for the next start. Trainer T Crossland stated that she was disappointed with the gelding’s performance and would considered experimenting with the use of a tongue tie for the gelding’s next start. Mrs. Crossland added that HIDDEN RUN had missed some work with the recent heavy rain and as a consequence she expected the gelding to take benefit from today’s run. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Jockey J. Stopps reported that his whip became tangled in the mane of NO WONDER placing him at a disadvantage over the concluding stages.



Race 4: Mareeba Leagues Club Class 4 Handicap – 1010 metres:
1st –Left Hook 2nd –Surpasser 3rd –My Name Is Earl 4th –Lady Lesia

S. Kaya replaced the injured J. Babarovich as the rider of SEQUEDO.

SURPASSER (M. Elliott) and CHIEF SOLANO (F. Edwards) raced wide throughout the event.

Upon straightening SEQUEDO (S. Kaya) had to be steadied from the heels of LEFT HOOK (I. Toward).

On returning to scale J. Felix the rider of DAMASHQUI reported the gelding failed to muster speed in the early stages of the event. Jockey Felix added that the gelding then travelled well in the middle stages and once asked for an effort upon straightening finished the race of well. Trainer B. Furber indicated that DAMASHQUI would in future be set for races over further distance.

When questioned as to the performance of SMARTAAT, Jockey G. Kliese stated that despite travelling well throughout the event the gelding failed to respond to his riding when asked for an effort upon straightening and proved disappointing. Both Jockey Kliese and Trainer T. Crossland were of the opinion that SMARTAAT had missed some work leading up to the event due to recent rainfall and as a consequence would take benefit from today’s run.


Race 5: Racing Queensland LTD/Central Tyre Service Open Handicap – 1010 metres:
1st –Keen on You 2nd –JacobsTrick 3rd –Nobleprice 4th –Hobson’s Choice

R. Ryan replaced the injured J. Babarovich as the rider of GENERAL MACARTHUR.

GENERAL MACARTHUR (R. Ryan) was slow to begin.

SCUDERIA (S. Kaya) which was a little slow to begin, shortly thereafter had to be steadied from the heels of PHYSICS (M. Elliott).

NOBLEPRICE (K. Rockett) and KEEP ON YOU (J. Stopps) raced wide in the early stages.

A post race vet examination of SEBASTAIN failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer G. Purdy advised that he was pleased with the gelding’s performance bearing in mind it is better suited over further distances.




ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MAREEBA TURF CLUB SUNDAY, 20TH MARCH 2011

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2 M. Elliott – jockey - careless riding – AR 137(a)

Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Bars
Race 2 STRICTLY AMAZING – Two (2) trials (bucked)
LITTLE MISS EVA – Trial (hung out / uncompetitive).

Warnings
Nil

Bleeders
Nil

Rider changes/late notifications

Race 4 SEQUEDO - S. Kaya
Race 5 GENERAL MACARTHUR - R. Ryan


Late Scratchings

Race 1 DIDN’T LISTEN – Scratched prior to final fields declared but not notified
Race 5 SUN YATSEN – Scratched prior to final fields declared but not notified