STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB - THURSDAY 5th MAY 2005

Stewards: J Wallis (Chair), R Doyle, R Sanders, G Meek and D Reid
Swab Assistant: J Unwin
Veterinarian: S McKerrow
Betting Supervisor: S Bryant
Rail: Short and long course – Out 1.5m from 800m to Winning Post - remainder true position.

Weather: Fine Track: Good
Surface: Grass Number of Races: 7
Number of Starters 67
RIDER CHANGES:
Race Horse Rider Reason Replaced By


Race 1: F & M Class 3 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st: FLEET STREET 2nd: CLING’N’CLANG 3rd: GOLD SPINNER 4th: ELUSIVE DIAMOND
Jockey R Barone reported that GOLD SPINNER travelled well until placed under pressure at the 300 metres, then failed to respond to his efforts. Explanation noted.

Race 2: Maiden Plate (3YO’S & Up at S/W) - 1200 metres
1st: WILL IT REIGN 2nd: HIT AND MIST 3rd: CHIP SHOT 4th: BELLO GINO
Due to a clerical error, the race was incorrectly advertised in the book as being for 3 YO’S, when it should have been for 3 YO’S & Upwards. All other paperwork relating to the race was correct.
Trainer P Dwyer was fined $50 - AR140B (2), for presenting STILL WATER with incorrect gear.
As the gates opened, WOKE UP BROKE jumped inwards, coming into contact with ERROL STREET.
Shortly after the start, when being restrained, REGAL HENRY threw its head in the air, and commenced to over-race, and at about the 750 metres, had to be steadied when placed in restricted racing room when LIVINGSTONE COUNTY shifted in slightly.
ERROL STREET was held up for clear running at the 300 metres.
LIVINGSTONE COUNTY was held up for clear running at the 300 metres.
WILL IT REIGN travelled wide throughout.
HIT AND MIST travelled wide throughout.
At about the 200 metres, STILL WATER had to be steadied when MR FELIX (NZ) shifted out slightly, and DI DI MAU shifted in slightly.

Race 3: Open Handicap – 1200 metres
1st: DON’T MUKAROUND 2nd: REGAL ASCOT 3rd: INVERSE RATIO 4th: BOOBOO
ASTROFLASH was slowly away.
CASHED IN jumped in at the start, and made contact with QUESADILLA.
After passing the 900 metres, QUESADILLA commenced to over-race on the heels of REGAL ASCOT, and had to be steadied off that horse’s heels after passing the 800 metres.
Approaching the 400 metres, INVERSE RATIO had to be momentarilary steadied, and placed in restricted room between QUESADILLA, which rolled out slightly, and CASHED IN.
QUESADILLA bled during the race.

Race 4: Class 2 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st: STARTACUS 2nd: HEADQUARTERS 3rd: GEDA DEE JAY 4th: GENERAL INTEREST
PIC OF THE PEARLS was slow into stride.
HEADQUARTERS jumped in the air, losing ground.
Shortly after straightening, HEADQUARTERS was disappointed for a run between MANDINO and GEDA DEE JAY, which was taken out by RADAR ZONE, which was shifting out to improve.

Race 5: Class 5 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st: WINDSOR LODGE 2nd: BOLD AUSBRED 3rd: CEARNAIGH 4th: SERENDIPITY LASS
COLONIAL EXPRESS was slowly away.
BOLD AUSBRED and STEAL A MARCH came together on jumping away.
COLONIAL EXPRESS shifted out on the home turn, causing STEAL A MARCH to be forced wider.

Race 6: QRSE Class 1 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st: MONASH GRADUATE 2nd: THE ROAN RANGER 3rd: DIFFERENTIAL 4th: SPRINGSURE ROAD
SWINGING THE BLUES was withdrawn at 3.44pm acting on veterinary advice. Stewards ruled that all monies invested on that horse be refunded, and ordered a deduction of 17 cents a win and 15 cents a place on all bets above the line.
The veterinarian reported that the horse was lame in the left fore limb.
Apprentice B Hull was fined $100 - AR92(12), for failing to claim his full allowance on LITTLE MS GORGEOUS.
SPRINGSURE ROAD, which was slow to begin, was hampered a short distance later between CLANG GOES THEBELL and SIR ALISTER, which shifted out.
On jumping away, DIFFERENTIAL blundered and shifted in, and made contact with MONASH GRADUATE.
Stewards enquired into the poor performance of SIR ALISTER. Jockey D Evans stated that the horse was travelling well till about the 450 metres, where he had to place the horse under pressure to hold his position, and the horse compounded badly from the 250 metres mark. He eased the horse down over the concluding stages, feeling that something was amiss with the gelding. Trainer L Rowe stated that the jockey had carried out his instructions in the early and middle stages, but could not explain the horse’s failure to run on. He also stated that the horse was distressed on pulling up. Both explanations were noted.
A subsequent veterinary examination of SIR ALISTER failed to reveal any abnormalities, but the veterinarian recommended an endoscopic examination of the gelding. Trainer L Rowe has been advised that the gelding requires a veterinary certificate to include an endoscopic examination prior to starting again. Stewards ordered a routine swab sample to be taken from the gelding.
A veterinary examination of CRAIGLEA KNIGHT revealed minor skin lacerations to the upper left fore limb, which were sustained when jumping from the barrier.
B Hull was reprimanded for allowing LITTLE MS GORGEOUS to shift in when insufficiently clear, hampering MONASH GRADUATE at about the 1000 metres.

Race 7: QRSE Class 3 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st: FIRE ANT 2nd: FOUR JACKS 3rd: TRIUNFO 4th: INNKEEPER’S STAR
Trainer D Schultz was fined $50 (LR70) for failing to declare a rider for KUMATAI by the required time.
Trainer T Hess was fined $50 (LR70) for failing to declare a rider for TRIUNFO by the required time.
HOWLEY HALL was slow to begin.
HOWLEY HALL, which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of INNKEEPER’S STAR at the 1100 metres.
KUMATAI and BIANCA’S HERO bumped on jumping away.
KUMATAI over-raced in the early stages.
ROIALTE had to be restrained at the 1100 metres, when placed in restricted room by FIRE ANT.
LION DOWN was forced to race wide in the early and middle stages.
A protest was lodged by R Barone, the rider of 2nd placed FOUR JACKS against FIRE ANT (B Hull) being declared the winner alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties, viewing the video, and on their own observations, stewards dismissed the objection and placings stood. Apprentice B Hull was reminded of his responsibilities when his mounts shift during a race.
Jockey R Barone was charged with misconduct for his behaviour during the enquiry. He pleaded guilty, and was fined $200 -AR175(q).

GENERAL:

SUMMARY:
Fines Race 2 Trainer P Dwyer fined $50 AR140B(2) for presenting STILL WATER with incorrect gear.Race 6 Apprentice B Hull fined $100 AR92(12) for failing to claim his full allowance on LITTLE MS GORGEOUS.Race 7 Trainer D Schultz fined $50 (LR70) for failing to declare a rider for KUMATAI by the required time.Race 7 Trainer T Hess fined $50 (LR70) for failing to declare a rider for TRIUNFO by the required time.Race 7 Jockey R Barone fined $200 AR175(q) for misconduct during an official enquiry.
Reprimands Race 6 B Hull (LITTLE MS GORGEOUS) careless riding AR137(a)
Severe Reprimands
Suspensions
Disqualifications
Bleeders Race 2 QUESADILLA (first time)
Warnings
Horse Actions Race 6 SIR ALISTER Vet Certificate and endoscopic examination PTNSRace 6 SWINGING THE BLUES Vet Certificate PTNS
Falls/Injuries
Rider Absenteeism
Protests Race 7 2nd against 1st dismissed.
Medical Certificates
Adjourned Inquiries


SWAB SAMPLES:
Post race samples: All Winners and SIR ALISTER
Pre race blood for post-race analysis: Nil
No. Of Bookmakers Fielding: 5