ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB STEWARD REPORT

Friday 11th June 2004

Stewards: J Wallis (Chairman), R Doyle, G Meek, N Fox, D Reid, H Lewandowsky (swab)

Rail: Short Course:

Weather: Fine Track: Good

General: An enquiry into the handling of SILVER SAILS in the Class 3 Handicap on 28/5/2004 was concluded on 10th June 2004. Further evidence was taken from trainer N Mannion and jockey D Johnston. Stewards agreed that the horse dwelt and was unable to take up a better position in the early stages and settled at the rear of the field. After straightening the horse was inconvenienced as the field spread and was forced to race wider than had been anticipated. No action was taken but stewards advised trainer N Mannion that they would monitor the horse’s future performances.

Trainer D Crouch fined $50 for nominating RIVA REBEL for a Special Conditions Handicap 1600 metres on the 12th June 2004 for which it was ineligible AR64.

Trainer D Crouch fined $400 for failing to scratch RIVA REBEL from the Newmarket Prelude Handicap 1200 metres on the 11th June 2004 by the required time AR114.

Race 1: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1000 metres
Stewards questioned Apprentice Matthew Spriggs regarding the poor performance of DOBERMAN. M Spriggs stated that the horse jumped well but failed to show any early speed and when placed under pressure it failed to run on.
At about the 600 metres mark IN THE JUNGLE (D Griffin), which was racing greenly, tended to shift ground and in doing so shifted out across the heels of WHYTOOK (G Booth).
Approaching the home turn KOALA (G McKeon), which was racing greenly, shifted in causing KAPITZA (D Whitmore) to be inconvenienced.

Race 2: F & M CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
Approaching the home turn BAY BEAUTY (D Green) shifted in marginally causing RUGGLES (Y Yamazaki) to be taken in on to WINDSOR LODGE (D Whitmore) resulting in WINDSOR LODGE having to be steadied. Jockey Davin Green was cautioned and reminded of his responsibilities.

Race 3: QTIS 2YO HANDICAP - 1200 metres
JIMIDEAN (G McKeon) jumped in making contact with VENUS CELESTE (L Morrison) at the start.
NOW MING (L Timson) jumped out coming into contact with VITAL DECISION (D Griffin) resulting in that horse shifting out taking BUNSEN HONEYDEW (A Robinson) with him.
After leaving the 900 metres BUNSEN HONEYDEW (Allan Robinson) shifted in making contact with JIMIDEAN (G McKeon) resulting in that horse shifting in making contact with VENUS CELESTE (L Morrison) on several occasions.
Approaching the 400-metre mark JIMIDEAN (G McKeon) and HIAWATERS (K Yoshida) shifted ground coming into contact with each other.

Race 4: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
BECKWORTH (M Dale) and STRAWB (M Rice) both fractious in the stalls.
MY DANCING BOY (M Evans) jumped awkwardly.
On inspection at the mounting yard gate Stewards found that Trainer S Trevitt had not placed the tongue tie on FEAR THE KNIGHT. S Trevitt was fined $50 AR140A and instructed to place the tongue tie on the horse.

Race 5: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1200 metres
As the gates opened LORD MATTY (K Yoshida) jumped inwards and TALK TO THE HAND (Y Yamazaki) jumped outwards resulting in REGAL GOVERNOR (G Booth) being squeezed out and losing ground.
Approaching the 750metre mark REGAL GOVERNOR (G Booth) commenced to over race and THE ROAN RANGER (D Green) which was travelling on its inside shifted out on the corner resulting in REGAL GOVERNOR (G Booth) being forced to cross the heels of ELECTRICAL RHYTHM (M Spriggs).
As the field pulled up Jockey Lacey Morrison was dislodged from NORTHICK. Ms Morrison suffered no injury and was cleared to ride in the next race.

Race 6: OPEN HANDICAP – 1900 metres
No incidents.

Race 7: OPEN HANDICAP – 1200m
POWER HUNT (A Lane) slow into stride.

Race 8: CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
An enquiry was conducted into an incident at about the 1100 metres in which DON PICCOLO (D Evans), SET AND BET (C Beets) and FIRE ANT (L Timson) were checked and lost ground. Jockey Mark Dale was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137(a) in that he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear causing those horses to be checked and lose ground. M Dale was suspended from riding in races from midnight on the 12th June 2004 up to and including 19th June 2004.
After leaving the 1300 metres NORTHERN ROCKET (D Whitmore) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FLASH EM (D Green) which shifted in marginally.
PRINCESS POSH (M Cant) hung badly over the concluding stages.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

4 BOOKMAKERS FIELDED.