NANANGO RACE CLUB - SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2012

WEATHER FINE
TRACK RATING GOOD 2
RAIL TRUE

OFFICIALS
Chairman - C K. Daly
Stewards - C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales - B Webb
Judges - R Trace, P Collins, C Weidemann
Veterinarian - Dr J Fearnley
Swab attendants - F Hancock
Starter - C Ryan



Race l: MAIDEN PLATE - 800m
1st - LILLABELLE 2nd - SHAZZLE PAZZLE 3rd - SANZIDA

SYMPATHISE (J Hoopert) reared at the start and lost ground.

MAKALON (App T Serjeant) and NELL'S WAR (C Kearney) were both slow to begin.

Approaching the 500m ROCK SENS (App R Ride) shifted in of its own accord making heavy contact with the running rail and losing significant ground. MAKALON, which was trailing, improved onto the heels of ROCK SENS and blundered, dislodging App Serjeant. Mr S Burns, trainer of ROCK SENS was advised that gelding would be required to compete in an official trial prior to its next race start. A veterinary examination of both ROSK SENS and MAKALON revealed no abnormalities. App Serjeant was examined by the club medical officers and cleared to fulfill her remaining engagements.

Approaching the 400m SANZIDA (App B Derbyshire), while racing in a forward position, was eased and lost its position when racing to the inside of SHAZZLE PAZZLE (W O'Connell) and LILLABELLE (S Apthorpe). At a subsequent inquiry App Derbyshire, in the presence of the trainer of SANZIDA Mr. W Melville who also represented App Derbyshire on the day, indicated her reason for easing at that point of the race was because she was of the opinion that the two outside runners might shift in. Stewards advised App Derbyshire her actions at that point were an over-reaction, unnecessary and disadvantaged the chances of her mount particularly as this was an 800m event. After taking into account App Derbyshire's limited race riding experience stewards advised App Derbyshire that her ride would be referred to the Rider Advisory Panel.

Race 2: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000m
1st - VINTAGE FLINT 2nd-MURPHY'S PROSPECT 3rd-DOM PAOLO 4th-SHUMIEG0

GREYZEEL (App T Serjeant) was tightened at the start between PRETZELS (I Coombes) and STILL AFTER (G. Geran), both of which shifted ground.

MURPHY'S PROSPECT (L Appo) dwelt at the start and lost ground.

DOM PAOLO (S Apthorpe), after being slow to begin, was tightened a short distance later when SHUMIE GO (App A Smith) shifted in.

MONASHEE GOLD (R Hancock), GREY MAMBO (C Kearney) and CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE (App K Gates) all raced wide throughout.

Approaching the home turn LONGTIMENOSEE (App R Ride) and KASSMER (C Eaton) came together and bumped. GREYZEEL, which was racing to the outside of those runners, was inconvenienced as a result.

MURPHY'S PROSPECT and SHUMIE GO brushed leaving the 150m.

CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE shifted out under pressure in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of GREY MAMBO revealed the gelding had been galloped on behind on both hind legs.

Race 3: MAIDEN PLATE - 1200m
1st - AIN'T SHE GORGEOUS 2nd - CARDS 'N 'OWLS 3rd - FOOTROT FLATS4th - SINGARAJA

Jockey L. Dillon was reprimanded for arriving late on course (AR91).

ALL OVER RED ROVER (D.Gill) was tightened on jumping between UTAH JAZZ (L. Dillon) and FIRST PIPEMAJOR (G. GERAN) both of which shifted ground.

CARDS'N'OWLS (App T. Serjeant), after being slow to begin, was tightened for room soon after when AINT SHE GORGEOUS shifted out abruptly.

TRULY VEXING (L. Appo) was slow to begin.

KOUNISTRA (App B. Derbyshire) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the below market performance of UTAH JAZZ, rider L Dillon explained the mare resented the firm track and was reluctant to stretch out at any point during the event. Stewards accepted the explanation of L Dillon.

Following the running of this event stewards heard a complaint from licenced stablehand Mr. T. Lawson, representing Mr W Lawson, trainer of TRULY VEXING, regarding the riding of that filly by jockey L. Appo. After hearing submissions from Mr T Lawson and L. Appo stewards found that after TRULY VEXING was slow to begin the filly settled at the tail of the field, and after being placed under pressure between the 900m and 500m, failed to run on when placed under further pressure in the straight. Stewards advised L Appo that in their opinion he erred in not maintaining pressure between the 500m and 200m, however were not of the opinion that his actions were culpable to the degree that direct action should be taken under the rules.

Further, L Appo was reprimanded under AR83(a) for the manner in which he conducted himself following the event, specifically comments made when engaging in conversation with connections when unsaddling. In arriving at a decision on penalty, stewards were conscious of mitigating circumstances regarding both parties at that time.

Race 4: OPEN HANDICAP - 1600m
1st - LOVE THAT CHICK 2nd - ANCHOR BOLT 3rd - EXTREME MOVER 4th - JURASSIC STAR

L Finlay, rider of JURASSIC STAR was dislodged en route to the barriers. L. Finlay was subsequently cleared by club medical officers to take his ride.

JONNNY AUCASH (L Appo) was declared a late scratching on the advice of the veterinary surgeon at 3:37pm when the gelding was kicked behind the barriers by another runner. Stewards ordered all bets on JOHNNY AUCASH be refunded with deductions of lO cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and lO cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets. Trainer Mr S. Andrew was advised a cleareance would be required for JOHNNY AUCASH prior to its next race start.

BLOODHOUND (L Geran) was slow to begin.

LOVE THAT CHICK (R Hancock) over-raced in the middle stages.

CARN (C Eaton) raced wide throughout and tired over the concluding stages.

Inside the 100m MADA (N Evans) was obliged to steady when ANCHOR BOLA (S Apthorpe) shifted in under pressure. S Apthorpe was reprimanded under AR137 and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.

N. Evans was reprimanded for failing to weigh in on fifth-placegetter MADA when required to do so.


Race 5: CLASS B HANDICAP - 1600m
1st - KAMARAH 2nd - CUBAN 3rd - GOLD RECORD 4th - CRAZY WAYS

ROYAL ROCKET (S Apthorpe), which reared over in the saddling enclosure prior to the event, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon before proceeding to the barriers. The gelding was again examined prior to being placed in the barriers and cleared to start.

LITTLE BILLIE (W O'Connell) and WHISPERING ACT (S Bayliss) were both slow to begin.

NO HOOPS (L Appo) jumped out at the start and made heavy contact with OWIE (D Gill) resulting in OWIE losing ground.

Rounding the first turn at the 1300m TOKYO BOB (App B Derbyshire) had a tendency to lay out. From that point on, App Derbyshire elected to allow TOKYO BOB to stride forward and assume the lead at the 1200m.

GOLD RECORD (I Cooombes) raced in restricted for a short distance between the 400m and 250m resulting in the gelding being unable to improve its position.

CUBAN (D Green) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Correct weight was delayed to allow connections of both second placegetter CUBAN and third placegetter GOLD RECORD to view the official photo finish image. After viewing the image, stewards declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored by the judge.

A post-race veterinary examination of WHISPERING ACT revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr B Richardson will be advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to its next race start.

When questioned regarding the performance of FALFARIO, rider L Dillon was of the opinion the gelding did not appreciate today's firm track and that its best performances had been on sand tracks. Trainer Mr K Munce agreed with this assessment and advised stewards it was his intention to review the racing career of FALFARIO. In light of this undertaking, stewards took no further action. A veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no abnormality.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - Nanango Race Club - 19.5.12

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands: Jockey L Dillon (R3) Late on course (AR91)
Jockey L Appo (R3) Misconduct (AR83(a))
Jockey S Apthorpe (R4) Careless Riding (AR137)
Jockey N Evans (R4) Fail to weigh in 5th (AR144)


Fines: nil

Suspensions: nil

Medical Certificates: nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - post-race: all winners

Barrier Certificates: nil

Vet Certificates: JOHNNY AUCASH (R4) Kicked behind barriers, WHISPERING ACT (R5) Lame off fore.

Barrier Trials: ROCK SENS (Rl) Racing manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Rider change: nil