STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB Tuesday 24th August 2004

Stewards: J Wallis (Chairman), R Doyle, G Meek, N Fox, D Reid, J Unwin (swab),
Dr Sally McKerrow (Veterinary Surgeon)

Rail: Short Course: Out 5.5 metres entire circumference
Long Course: Out 5.5 metres from the 600m to the 400m
Out 4.5 metres from the 1000m to the 600m

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
RIDER CHANGES:
Race Horse Rider Reason Replaced By
1 NED’S SUGGESTION M Barnham Indisposed D Evans
2 ALIBERT M Barnham Indisposed A Lane
2 KAAPTURED M Bennett Indisposed L Timson
3 PERONISTA M Bennett Indisposed N Day
4 LEMON LIME M Bennett Indisposed D Evans
6 STREAM GUL M Bennett Indisposed J Stanley
7 HEIKI LASS M Bennett Indisposed S Shield
7 REGAL REBOUND M Barnham Indisposed M Rice
8 SILVER SAIL M Barnham Indisposed D Evans
8 RORY’S NORTH M Bennett Indisposed S Shield

Race 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1400 metres
This race was delayed by the late arrival of the ambulance and the necessity to clear plastic bags from the track at about the 700-metre mark.
SET AND BET (S Quick) was fractious in the barrier.
BOLD GENERAL (M Evans) pulled hard in the early and middle stages.
Jockey S Quick reported that SET AND BET continually changed stride during the race.
PRIVATE RILEY (N Day) over raced in the middle states.

Race 2: QTIS 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1200 metres
PAMELA JEAN (G McKeon) raced fiercely in the middle stages.

Race 3: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
Shortly after the start INVERSE RATIO (D Evans) shifted in and away from PERONISTA (N Day) and in doing so crowded ALL THINGS (NZ) (T Mathieson).
MY TRUE STAR (R Hall) was slow away.

Race 4: Fillies & Mares CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
No incidents.

Race 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 metres
Approaching the 750-metre mark SNAP ON (D Evans) shifted in and despite the best efforts of its rider the horse hampered ENCOSTING (N Day) and ADELONG (M Stephens). Jockey D Evans advised Stewards that he felt the horse was sore. A veterinary examination of the horse found it to be suffering from exhaustion and had a poor recovery rate. Trainer to be advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to starting again.
NO MORE DREAMS (G McKeon) was scratched at the barriers at 3.23pm acting on veterinary advice. Dr McKerrow advised that the horse was lame in the off fore. A deduction of 16 cents a win and 14 cents a place was ordered and all monies on that horse were ordered refunded. Trainer to be advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to starting again.

Race 6: OPEN HANDICAP – 1100 metres
Stewards questioned Apprentice S Van Klaveren and his master Trainer Michael Craven with regard to Apprentice Van Klaveren returning to scale half a kilogram over his allotted weight on STARATAN. When questioned Apprentice Van Klaveren stated that he had placed a towel on his mount that took up a lot of sweat. Stewards noted his explanation and issued Apprentice Van Klaveren with a warning. Stewards advised that they would be monitoring his weight at future weigh-ins.
As the start was effected TYCOON TED (M Evans) jumped outwards and bumped STARATAN (S Van Klaveren).
STREAM GUL (J Stanley) slow into stride.

Race 7: CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1000 metres
HEIKI LASS (S Shield) fractious in the barriers.

Race 8: CLASS 4 ANDICAP – 1000 metres
CRAIGLEA QUEEN (M Rice) fractious in the barriers.
SHAGEMON (G McKeon) disappointed for a run over the concluding stages.

GENERAL:

SUMMARY:
Fines
Reprimands
Severe Reprimands
Suspensions
Medical Certificates
Horse Actions

SWAB SAMPLES:
Post race samples: All winners
Pre race blood for post-race analysis: Nil

No. Of Bookmakers Fielding: 4