RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT


NANANGO RACE CLUB, SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 2013

WEATHER – Fine TRACK – Good 3 RAIL – True


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – K. Daly, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales - N. Andresen
Judge – R. Trace
Betting Steward – RQ Stewards
Veterinarian – S. Morrow
Swab attendants – F. Hancock
Starter – C. Ryan


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Gympie Turf Club 27.07.13 Race 4 Maiden Hdcp 1170meters

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted by App B Derbyshire, rider of ANDONA at the above meeting. Of concern were the tactics adopted by App Derbyshire where she failed to improve her position to the outside of runners leaving the 500metres and became held up on the heels and to the inside of the tiring HE’S A BOOMER for some distance before obtaining clear running approaching the 200metres. After taking into account the relative inexperienced race riding of App Derbyshire, and the fact that ANDONA was having its first race start, stewards advised App Derbyshire that in their opinion she erred in not coming to the outside of runners to improve leaving the 500metres and that her ride would be referred to the RQ Riding Advisory Panel. Trainer K Munce advised stewards that he would continue with the current racing preparation of ANDONA and that in his opinion the filly is better suited to races over more ground.




Race 1: BECHLY’S TRANSPORT MDN PLATE 800m
1st – Colonel Sodhi 2nd – Rip ‘n’ Twist 3rd – Rock Wth The Star 4th – Optimistic Angel

VALEMERI (L. Appo) and TAMBELLENE (B. Newport) were both slow to begin.

OPTIMISTIC ANGEL (T. Tincknell) began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with PUBLIC ADDRESS (J. Hoopert).

TAMBELLENE and KING’S GIFT (B. Stower) both raced wide for majority of the event.

PUBLIC ADDRESS hung out rounding the home turn.

Jockey Coombes rider of RODIA was afforded the opportunity to comment on the disappointing performance. Jockey Coombes stated that the mare never travelled comfortably throughout the event, and when he applied pressure at a point near the 300m the mare failed to respond, and proved most disappointing over the concluding stages. Trainer M. Jeynes also expressed his disappointment in the performance, and was advised to report any abnormalities that may come to light over the coming days to the stewards.




Race 2: DEB FRECKLINGTON MP CLASS 1 HCP 1000m
1st – Ta Rara Boom De Ay 2nd – Presidential 3rd – Belwina 4th – Sayori

JET LARGO (L. Appo) was a late scratching by order of stewards when the mare refused to be loaded into the barriers. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place getters.

27 cents in the dollar for the win
18 cents in the dollar for the placings.

Stable Representative for Trainer Mark Goodwin was advised that JET LARGO would require to obtain a barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.

FRAYED (S. Bayliss) and EPONA FIRE (R. Payne) were both checked and lost ground at the start when tightened for room between RULING MISS (I. French) and MISS MARY ANN (M.Cox) which began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.

Shortly after the start KEWAY (B. Stower) shifted in and made contact with the hindquarters of RULING MISS which had shifted out.

PRESIDENTIAL (I. Coombes) and LUCSTANA (N. Evans) both raced wide throughout the event.




Race 3: MCDONALDS KINGAROY MDN HCP 1200m
1st – I Do Care 2nd – Chivas On Ice 3rd – Al Jalila 4th – My Joy Sue


Correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of 2nd place CHIVAS ON ICE to view the stewards film to ascertain whether they had grounds to lodge an objection against I DO CARE being declared the winner. After viewing the films the connections decided to lodge an objection, alleging interference near the home turn. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the stewards films, it was established that approaching the home turn I DO CARE did shift out in an endeavor to improve, and did cause interference to HABITUAL LASS, however CHIVAS ON ICE was always racing in a four wide position and received no interference as there was always room between the two runners, and therefore stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the judges placings.

At a subsequent inquiry I. Coombes, rider of I DO CARE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR.137(a) in that near the 200m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of HABITUAL LASS (L. Appo) which had to be checked when tightened for room. Jockey Coombes ‘s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 meetings, to commence at midnight 10 August, and expire at midnight 21 August 2013.

Stewards have adjourned an inquiry with trainer S. Watters, into the reasons for AL JALILA failing to wear a cross over noseband, which was part of its advertised gear. Subsequently trainer S. Watters was issued with a reprimand.

OKINAWA (S. Bayliss) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start EAT YOUR HEART OUT (S. Apthorpe) blundered after clipping heels as a result of THE RINGMISTRESS beginning awkwardly and shifting out. For a short distance later THE RINGMISTRESS had a tendancy to hang out.




Race 4: HUSTON NISSAN B’MARK 65 HCP 1200m
1st – Intadom 2nd – Ghost Train 3rd – Gaelstorm 4th – Spurring Spirit

Trainer G. Richardson, was issued with a reprimand for failing to produce the identification card for GOLDEN CASH.

SPURRING SPIRIT (N. Evans) was slow to begin.

GHOST TRAIN (B. Stower) raced wide rounding the home turn.

CONYUEN (J. Hoopert) had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages.

Trainer M. Mair reported to stewards that I’M BUSY got its tongue over the bit, and that the mare would now be retired from racing.




Race 5: CARROLLEE HOTEL NANANGO CUP HCP
1st – Mimics 2nd – Harney 3rd – Release Me 4th – Maker’s Marque

PIPERS POINT (M. Cox) and COBBANVILLA (S. Apthorpe) both raced wide throughout.

ROCKLEA RAIDER (B. Newport) raced wide rounding the home turn.

Stewards questioned apprentice B. Derbyshire rider of LADY OSCAR, regarding her riding of the mare over the concluding stages, inparticular her lack of vigour and the reason why when racing on the rail at a point near the 100m she looked to her inside. Apprentice Derbyshire stated that in her opinion the mare had not run out a strong mile and therefor did not fully test the mare to the line. Apprentice Derbyshire also added that at the stage when she looked behind her, she felt she had shifted out off the rail and was mindful of runners improving to her inside. Stewards noted apprentice Derbyshire’s comments, but reminded her not to keep herself open to questioning and reminded her of her obligation to ride her mount out to the end of the race.



Race 6: CALTEX ENERGY CLASSB HCP 1600m
1st- Wild Rumours 2nd- Double Top – 3rd- Bring The Rain – 4th- River Dancing


The start of this race was delayed when KATIE WILL DO (T. Williams) broke through the front of its barrier and galloped a short distance. On return to the barrier KATIE WILL DO again made contact with the front of the barriers. It underwent a veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.

STAIGHTUP HUSTLER (R. Payne) was slow to begin.

WILD RUMOURS(B. Derbyshire) had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of the tiring KYEBLEAH (M. Crawford) near the 400m. A short distance later near the 200m LOTZA MATEZ also had to be steadied and blundered after improving onto the heels of KYEBLEAH which continued to tire.


Representative for trainer H. Drew reported to stewards that KATIE WILL DO returned after the race with a slight laceration to the near hind.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race3 - Trainer S. Watters - Gear - AR140B
Race4 - Trainer G. Richardson - Failed to supply I.D card - AR59A

Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Race3 - Jockey I. Coombes - AR137(a)C/Riding, m/n10.8.13-m/n21.8.13 6mts

Absent jockeys
Nil


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred

Post Race Horses Swabbed
All Winners

Pre Race Horses Swabbed
Gaelstorm, Chivas On Ice, Raise The Bid, Habitual Lass, Okinawa, Ghost Train, Artic Command, Harney, Mimics, Crazy Ways

Bars/ Warnings
Race2 - Jet Largo - Refused to load - Barrier Cert - AR8(t)

Rider replacements/ Late changes
Race2 - Sayori - Emergency - Anthony Merritt.
Race3 - Al Jalila - Emergency - Nathan Evans.

Protests
Race3 - 2nd v 1st - alleging interference near home turn - Dismissed.

Late Scratchings
Race2 - Jet Largo - Refused to load.