STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 29TH MARCH 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD RAIL – 1.5M 800M TO WINNING POST LONG & SHORT COURSES PENETROMETER READINGS – 3.6

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr P Gillard
Stewards – Mr D Reid, Mr J Hackett, Mr S Fletcher, Mr N Fox
Clerk of Scales – Mr W Welburn
Judge – Mr D McArthur, Mr W Welburn (Asst)
Veterinarian – Dr K Thompson
Swab attendants – Mr J Unwin
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr S Bryant
Starter – Mr C Smith
Stewards Secretary – Mr P Gillard

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Due to transport difficulties jockey M Rice was unable to fulfil his riding engagements at today’s meeting. M Rice will be interviewed at a later date into the reasons why he failed to arrive on course.

Apprentice P Randall, and Apprentice A Taylor were each fined the sum of $100.00 under AR118 in that they failed to be in the jockeys room 45 minutes prior to their first riding engagement.

Apprentice R McMahon was fined the sum of $100.00 under AR86 in that he failed to wear appropriate dress

Race 1: TONY MADDEN ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS P/L CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1600M.
1st – PEGUNNY BOSS 2nd – AERO LASS 3rd – LAND SHARK 4th – DANGER SIGN

N Evans replaced M Rice as the rider of TEE DYNASTY.

REQUEST THIS (M Cant) jumped out at the start taking TEE DYNASTY (N Evans) out onto GRAND SECRET (App C McIver) which inturn shifted out making contact with LAND SHARK (D Evans) which lost ground as a result.

SHAKERATO (App R McMahon) jumped outwards at the start making contact with ALLEMANDE MISS (W Morris).

PEGUNNY BOSS (C Whiteley) jumped out at the start making contact with DANGER SIGN (N Day).

LIGHT AFTER DARK (App P Randall) lay in near the 900m making contact with the hind quarters of SHE’S NOBLE (App M Radecker).

ONLY A FLING (N Day) shifted out near the 600m bumping LAND SHARK (D Evans).

CONTRACTUAL (App A Taylor) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
AERO LASS (App D Carrigg) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

LAND SHARK ( D Evans) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 2: MILNE BROS EQUIPMENT CLASS 3 PLATE – 1400M.
1st – SPRING BLITZ 2nd – ONLY A FLING 3rd – REAF SHAR BAYE 4th – CAN GO

TIMBERS (W Morris) and MICHAELWIN (App D Carrigg) were tightened for room at the start between SPIN TWINS (App M Radecker) which jumped out and CLOSED OUT (N Evans) which jumped inwards.

MERDEX (M Barnham) was tightened for room at the start between CAN GO (App A Coome) and REAF SHAR BAYE (C Whiteley) which jumped inwards.

DECEIVING (App C McIver) jumped inwards at the start making contact with SPRING BLITZ (App P Randall).

Approaching the 1100m CAN GO (App A Coome) commenced to over race and became awkward on the heels of CLOSED OUT (N Evans) when the pace steadied and as a result shifted out making contact with REAF SHAR BAYE (C Whiteley) for a short distance which shifted in slightly and was unable to relieve the pressure due to DECIEVING (App C McIver) having a tendency to lay in. As stewards were of the opinion that no one rider was to blame no further action was taken.

ONLY A FLING (N Day) was crowded for room near the 1100m by MICHAELWIN (App D Carrigg) which shifted in and away from SPRING BLITZ (App P Randall).

On returning to scale a protest was lodged by N Day, rider of 2nd placegetter, ONLY A FLING, against SPRING BLITZ (App P Randall) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the official video, stewards found that SPRING BLITZ had shifted in inconveniencing ONLY A FLING in the close proximity of the winning post. Stewards could not be satisfied that the interference so close to the finish line warranted a reversal of placings and the protest was dismissed and correct weight notified on the judges semaphored numbers.

When questioned into the improved performance of SPRING BLITZ, S Graham, the trainer of that runner stated that at the horses previous run the gelding had raced in the lead due to its wide barrier which may not have suited the horse and further that the horse did not appreciate the track surface which was rated dead on that day and was better suited being back on a good rated track today and racing off the speed was more beneficial to horse, she further added it would be her intention to have SPRING BLITZ ridden in a similar fashion in future. Stewards noted her explanation.

P Randall, the rider of SPRING BLITZ, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137 (a) in that approaching the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in and continued to shift in after passing the winning post when insufficiently clear of ONLY A FLING (N Day) causing that runner to shift in which inturn forced REAF SHAR BAYE (C Whiteley) to steady and shift in resulting in CAN GO (App A Coome) to be checked and make contact with the inside running rail. P Randall’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine Queensland race meetings to commence at midnight, Saturday 31st March 2007 up to and including midnight, Saturday 14th April 2007.

Race 3: O’REILLY’S REAL ESTATE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1300M.
1st – TREASUREMAN 2nd – QUEEN BIRD 3rd – PARIS BOY 4th – TUNGSTEN JIM

N Evans replaced M Rice as the rider of LAST LEFT.

The start was delayed when W Morris, the rider of SHOW YOUR COLOURS, was dislodged during the preliminary and was unable to fulfil his riding engagement as a result. SHOW YOUR COLOURS was caught after galloping a short distance. JUDARYAN (App R McMahon) after having gear difficulties was unable to be resaddled. As a result both horses were declared late scratchings at 1.52pm by order of stewards. On the announcement correct weight all monies invested on SHOW YOUR COLOURS and JUDARYAN were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 21 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets made prior to 1.52pm to be applicable.

MAKIN STARS (M Evans) was slow to begin.

PARIS BOY (App A Coome) and QUEEN BIRD (B Pengelly) both began awkwardly.

Leaving the 300m LAST LEFT (N Evans) commenced to race greenly for a short distance and shifted out making heavy contact with ENERGIZER (App C McIver) as a result of shifting out and away from QUEEN BIRD (B Pengelly) which shifted out abruptly to obtain clear running. While stewards noted the racing manners of LAST LEFT, B Pengelly, the rider of QUEEN BIRD, was nonetheless advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

W Morris was examined by the clubs ambulance officers following the event and cleared to fulfil his further race riding engagements.

Race 4: B & J CAR SALES CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1300M.
1st – ONALAR 2nd – GOLD RIMU 3rd – OUR QUICK TESS 4th – DANWANA

IN JEOPARDY (App D Carrigg) was slow to begin.

INALA SISTERINA (App C McIver) after being fractious in the barriers was slow to begin.

GOLD RIMU (App P Randall) had to be steadied near the 800m after improving onto the heels of DANWANA (App N Thomas).

MUNSIE (D Evans) shifted in near the 300m and made contact with DUSTY DANIEL (App A Taylor) when attempting a run in restricted room and then became awkward on the heels of the tiring SACRED HARMONY (App E Hooper) and had to be severely checked and lose ground.

Both SACRED HARMONY (App E Hooper) and DUSTY DANIEL (App A Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 5: HEATCRAFT AUSTRALIA CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M.
1st – DANZAMONKEY 2nd – WINONA BRAVE 3rd – AMRON FAIR 4th – EASY DANCING

MAGIC MONTY (J Stephens) was declared a late scratching by order of stewards at 3.14pm after busting through the barriers and damaging its barrier gates. On the announcement correct weight all monies invested on MAGIC MONTY were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 2 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 2 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets applicable. Due to extenuating circumstances no further action was taken against MAGIC MONTY although J Lewis, the trainer of that horse advised stewards he would barrier test the gelding prior to its next race start.

GOLD GEORGIE (App D Carrigg) reared as the start was effected and lost ground.

Shortly after the start LADY LAURALLA (M Cant) had a tendency to lay in and had to steadied after becoming awkward on the heels of KENYA KEEPA SECRET (C Whiteley).

CALL THE ROLL (W Morris) raced ungenerously near the 800m for a short distance.

SEAGAZE (D Evans) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 6: SUN PALMS HOTEL/MOTEL CLASS 6 PLATE – 1000M.
1st – SUNTANNED 2nd – EMPIRE BURLESQUE 3rd – GUDUNOV 4th – MAGIC SOIREE

MAGIC SOURIE (D Evans) pushed its barrier gates open prior to the start and was quickly restrained and placed back in the barriers.

BELLO GINO (App C McIver) jumped in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.

EMPIRE BURLESQUE (App A Coome) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with CHECK THAT OUT (N Day).

BRISBANE LION (App A Taylor) was eased near the 700m after shifting in.

Race 7: PATLAW SECURITIES AUTUMN CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING HEAT QTIS 3YO CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M.
1st – BEN BUCKLER 2nd – MY GREEN MACHINE 3rd – CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY 4th – FORADE

The start was delayed when EYELASHES (App N Thomas) was declared a late scratching at 4.27pm by order of stewards after becoming cast in the barriers for a short time as a result of CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY becoming fractious in the barriers. On the announcement correct weight all monies invested on EYELASHES were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 29 cents in the dollar on the face value of all win bets and 20 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets applicable. Due to extenuating circumstances no further action was taken against EYELASHES.

Both ALPHA OMEGA (N Day) and FORADE were slow to begin.

WEST GINDIAN (W Morris) and CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY (C Whiteley) made contact at the start when both horses shifted ground.

OUTWITTED (N Evans) commenced to over race leaving the 800m for a short distance.

FORADE (App R McMahon) had to be steadied near the 500m when momentarily crowded for room by BEN BUCKLER (App A Taylor) which shifted in.

CRAIGLEA SYMPHONY (C Whiteley) raced wide for the majority of the event.

On pulling up, App A Taylor, the rider of BEN BUCKLER, was dislodged when the horse shied and propped. A Taylor was examined by the clubs ambulance officer and cleared of any apparent injuries. As apprentice A Taylor was unable to weigh in, stewards acting under AR142, were satisfied that A Taylor had weighed out correctly and BEN BUCKLER had carried its allotted weight and correct weight was declared without A Taylor weighing in.

Race 8: ROADTEST H’CAP – 1200M.
1st – CRAIGLEA EMMA 2nd – CRAIGLEA WARRIOR 3rd – KOUNELI 4th – GENERATOR

W Morris, the rider of KOUNELI, was examined by the clubs ambulance officers prior to weighing out and cleared to fulfil his engagement.

KOUNELI (W Morris) knuckled over on jumping away.







ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ROCKHAMPTON
JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 29TH MARCH 2007

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Nil
Fines -
App P Randall, AR118 $100.00 Failed to be in jockeys room by required time
App A Taylor, AR118 $100.00 Failed to be in jockeys room by required time
App R McMahon, AR86 $100.00 Failure to wear appropriate dress
Suspensions –
App P Randall AR137 (a) 9 Meetings – 31/03/2007 up to including 14/04/2007
Disqualifications – Nil
Race day injuries/illness – Nil
Absent jockeys – M Rice (Transport difficulties)
Adjourned inquiries – M Rice – Failed to fulfil riding engagements.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners
Bleeders – Nil
Warnings/Bars – Nil
Falls –
App A Taylor (Pulling up)
Adjourned inquiries - Nil
Starters – 99

Protests

Race 2, 2nd against 1st dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1, Tee Dynasty – N Evans
Race 3, Last Left – N Evans

Late scratchings

Race 3, Judaryan (By order of stewards)
Race 3, Show Your Colours (By order of stewards)
Race 5, Magic Monty (By order of stewards)
Race 7, Eyelashes (By order of stewards)


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