STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB, Thursday 16th December 2004

Stewards: J Wallis (Chair), R Doyle, G Meek, N Fox and D Reid
Swab Assistant: J Unwin
Veterinarian: Sally McKerrow
Betting Supervisor: S Bryant
Rail: Out 2 metres both courses.

Weather: Fine Track: Good
Surface: Grass Number of Races: 8
Prize money Paid: $72,000 QTIS Paid: $ 0
Number of Starters 95
RIDER CHANGES:
Race Horse Rider Reason Replaced By
4 PIMPALA KANE D Craven Indisposed N Day
5 SPOOKY’S BEACH D Johnston Indisposed M Dale

Race 1: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1400 metres
1st: RED BAY 2nd: EXEMPLIFY 3rd: ANDAHOY 4th: BAY OF PLENTY
D Whitmore was questioned over the poor performance of BAY OF PLENTY. He stated that the horse was disappointed for a run from the 500m and when able to get out failed to respond. He stated that the horse had been galloped during the week and in his opinion had taken the edge off the horse.

Race 2: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1500 metres
1st: KACHING KACHING 2nd: CAMDEN SOUND 3rd: ROYAL DIBBS 4th: SAILOR
LOCAL BLOKE (M Bennett) was fractious in the stalls. Examined by the veterinarian and cleared to start. As the gates opened FLYING MOZZY (D Craven) jumped outwards. At about the 900 metres ROYAL DIBBS (G McKeon) was over racing and shifted out abruptly causing CAMDEN SOUND (L Timson) to check off the heels of FLYING MOZZY (D Craven).
At about the 600 metre mark SAILOR (S Quick) shifted out marginally forcing LOCAL BLOKE ( M Bennett ) wider on the home turn.

Race 3: OPEN HANDICAP – 1500 metres
1st: QUARTPOT 2nd SCENIC TRAVELLER 3rd: GREY HOMBRE 4th: ALL ABOUT CLASS
SCENIC TRAVELLER (R Plumb) jumped awkwardly.
Stewards questioned the riding tactics of HIGHEST POWER. Trainer J O’Shea stated that he was happy that the rider had carried out his instructions but the horse got further back than normal and didn’t put in as expected.
After the race D Craven was checked by the paramedics and stood down.

Race 4: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 metres
1st: WESTERN SCENE 2nd: GAY DECEPTION 3rd: PIMPALA KANE 4th: RADAR ZONE
SHE’S VICTORIOUS scratched at 12.35pm on veterinary advice. Approaching the 700 metres SEE YOU BABY (J Stanley) rolled out coming into contact with STAGE SHAKER (M Bennett). After race 4 the paramedics checked D Craven and they cleared him to ride.

Race 5: QRSE CLASS 3 PLATE - 1300 metres
1st: POINTY STICK 2nd: FLYING FIBS 3rd: POP OUT‘N’ DASH 4th: DANATINA
POP OUT ‘N’ DASH (G McKeon) was slowly away. At about the 100 metre mark CONTENDER (L Timson) had to check off heels of TARRASCH (J P Stanley) as it weakened over the concluding stages.

Race 6: QRSE MAIDEN PLATE (3YO & UP) – 1100 metres
1st: SALVITAL 2nd: ROBIN THE FROG 3rd: SANITA 4th: MONEYPICKEN
PREMIER RESORT (R Barone) jumped in at the start coming into contact with MONEYPICKEN (D Simmons). Trainer Denis Otago was advised that his horse PREMIER RESORT would be required to race in the country to gain more experience before coming back to TAB races. Trainer Grayham Nelson is to be advised that his horse ANOTHER TUNE will be required to barrier trial prior to next start.
As the field straightened the rider of SANITA (N Day) rolled out and bumped MONEYPICKEN (D Simmons) forcing it to shift out inconveniencing EDMOND (C Beets).

Race 7: CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 metres
1st: BUCK’S SECRET 2nd: GROUND POWER 3rd: TYCOON STAR 4th: VICTORY SIREN
Shortly after the start CRAIGLEA HELLE (A Patillo) blundered and shifted in coming into contact with TARA’S SONG (D Whitmore). Approaching the 700 metres TARA’S SONG had to be steadied off the heels of EXPRESS FORCE (B Hull) when that horse tended to lay in.
Race 8: CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1100 metres
1st: INVERSE RATIO 2nd: FACIAL 3rd: MOMENTUM 4th: SUNRISE ROAD
About 100 metres after the start DREAMS OF WEALTH (R Mules) attempted to buck and shifted in sharply inconveniencing DOODA HUCKLEBUCK (D Whitmore) for some distance. Trainer L Hansen will be advised that DREAMS OF WEALTH will have a warning placed on that horse.
An inquiry was held into a incident at about the 900 metre mark where INVERSE RATIO (L Morrison) clipped heels of FACIAL (G McKeon). Jockey M J Stephens (SUNRISE ROAD) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear and after taking into account his good record he was suspended from riding in races from 18/12/2004 up to and including 25/12/2004 (5 meetings).

GENERAL:
R Mules was questioned as to his reasons why he failed to fulfill his engagements on EBONY EDGE on 10/12/04. He explained the car he borrowed broke down on the way to the course in an area with no mobile coverage. He was not picked up until 7pm. Trainer W Pomfrett corroborated this. Stewards accepted his explanation and took no action.

SUMMARY:
LOA Apprentices J Wigginton in charge of L FyfeK Smyth in charge of B HullA Stephens in charge of R PlumbA Jones in charge of G McKeon
LOA Trainers Leonie Horstman in charge of Lyn Horstman horses.
Fines
Reprimands
Severe Reprimands
Suspensions M J Stephens from midnight 18/12/04 until midnight 25/12/04
Disqualifications
Bleeders
Warnings
Horse Actions Late scratching She’s Victorious at 12:35pm on vets advice.
Falls/Injuries
Rider Absenteeism
Protests
Medical Certificates Darryl Johnston for 16/12/04 (provided)Roy Mules provided certificates for 14/12/04 & 15/12/04
Vet Certificates Race 8 - Life Fortune – vet scratchedRace 3 – Citicharm – clear to race
Adjourned Inquiries


SWAB SAMPLES:
Post race samples: All winners
Pre race blood for post-race analysis:
No. Of Bookmakers Fielding: 4