QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB– THURSDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2010

WEATHER OVERCAST TRACK RATING SLOW (6) RAIL – 5m 1100- WP 3m Remainder

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. J. Hackett
Stewards – Mr. L. Collins, Mr. I. Brown, Mr. G. Meek
Clerk of Scales – Mr T. Quick
Judge – I Schultz
Veterinarian – Mr A. Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – S. Macklyn
Starter – M Henderson/ D. Hearne

Supplementary Reports: Mackay Turf Club 2/02.10

Race 3: XXXX Gold Class 2 Handicap – 1500 Metres

Trainer S. Potiris reported that MON CHOIX pulled up well following the race and had no apparent significant abnormalities. He said that in his opinion the gelding had failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.

Following the race trainer Mr D. Hansen reported to the stewards that GASEOSA had pulled up fine and was not showing signs of any abnormality, however he was of the opinion that the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions and was unsuited by the step up in distance. He further advised stewards that in future he would be nominating GASEOSA for events over a shorter distance.

Race 7: QTIS 600 Tour 20-23 March 2010 Class 3 Handicap – 1250 metres

Trainer Mr J. Manzelmann reported to the stewards that following the event I’M HOT was suffering from severe heat stress and has now been sent for a spell.


Race 1: Tony Finch Retail Services QTIS 600 2YO Handicap – 1100 metres
1st – QUEEN OF HAPPINESS 2nd CRAIGLEA MATILDA 3rd CRAIGLEA GAL 4th - ROCKET ON BY

WHO’S THE DUDE NOW (P. Randall) began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground.

When the start was effected, CRAIGLEA EDGE (A. Coome) slipped behind and began awkwardly.

At the start READY RIPPER (J. Stephens) was crowded for room between CRAIGLEA GAL (K. Wharton) and BOATFULLOFMONEY (App. A. Taylor), which shifted out.

Approaching the first turn CRAIGLEA GAL (K. Wharton) improved up onto the heels of QUEEN OF HAPPINESS (App. K. Cross) and had to be steadied.

On the first turn MALEATON (L. Dillon) was caught four wide and then was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

Race 2: CQ Powder Coaters Class 6 Plate- 1400 metres
1st RED STORY 2nd CITIWYSE 3rd – ROGERRAB 4th – GUILTY CONSCIENCE

Jockey M. Radecker was inadvertently shown in the Race Book as the rider of GUILTY CONSCIENCE when Jockey G. Baker was the declared rider.

DELAGO MONEY (A. Coome) was slow to begin.

TAYANSO (App. C. McIver) was slow into stride, began awkwardly and was caught wide in the early stages.

SPINNING MASTER (C. Whiteley) missed the start and began awkwardly.

When questioned about the performance of CITIWYSE Jockey K. Wharton explained that as the horse was stepping up in distance to 1400 metres, connections had instructed him to ride CITIWYSE quietly in the early stages. He stated that due to the solid pace set by ROGERRAB (App. A. Badger), CITIWYSE was under pressure from the 800 metres and had to sustain a long run to the finish. Trainer P. Fleming stated as the horse had not raced in 5 weeks and may have done too well in that period and as a consequence would take benefit from today’s event. The explanation was noted.

Race 3: Bacardi Rum Classic Open Handicap- 1200 metres
1st – CAPTAIN BIGGLES 2nd FORADE 3rd GOBOU 4th - FIRE HAZARD

Trainer Mr T. Cook was fined $100 under A.R. 59A for failing to provide the Document of Description for DON HERNANDO.

In the run to the finish DON HERNANDO (C. Whiteley) was inclined to lay in under pressure.

Following the race trainer Mr C. Garland advised stewards that he intended to spell GOBOU (L. Dillon) following its run today.

Race 4: SMR Advertising Class 5 Handicap- 970 metres
1st – COUNTY SHERRIF 2nd – TESTATUDE 3rd WIGNDOVE 4th – KING KANAWA

SIR SOMETHING (T. O’Hara) was slow to begin

Approaching the 300 metres TESTATUDE (A. Spinks) shifted in to attempt a run closer to the running rail, inside of WIGNDOVE (App. A. Butler), but was disappointed for the run when WIGNDOVE shifted back/

Following the race it was noted that KING KANAWA (App. C. Pye) had bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding had suffered a bleeding attack, stewards ordered that the horse be barred from racing for life, under A.R. 53A(5).

Race 5: Smart City Vocational College Pty Ltd Class 1 Handicap - 970 metres
1st DIABLE 2nd MONETITE 3rd BASHEEBA 4th - AHNIGHITO

Trainer H. Hone was fined $100 under L.R. 42 for failing to ensure that the ownership details of IT’S ELEMENTARY were correctly shown in the horse’s stable return.

BASHEEBA (L. Dillon) and IT’S ELEMENTARY (K. Wharton) were slow to begin.

For the majority of the event AHNIGHITO (J. Stephens) and NEVACANTEL (A. Spinks) raced wide.

Following the race Jockey A. Spinks reported that approaching the home turn NEVACANTEL slipped. Jockey C. Whiteley also reported that in the middle stages OUR BRUISER had slipped. Stewards received a deputation from senior riders, who expressed a concern that horses had slipped in the going between the 800 metres and the 600 metres. Stewards, in company with the course curator, Mr R. Harris and the Club’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr D. Cox, carried out an inspection of this section. After hearing further submissions from all parties concerned and taking into account in particular the reports submitted by riders regarding horses losing their footing, the stewards abandoned the remaining races.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 3: Trainer T. Cook $100 – fail to provide Document of Description (A.R.59A)
RACE 5: Trainer H. Hone $100 – fail to amend stable return re ownership of IT’S ELEMENTARY (L.R. 42)

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, KING KANAWA, (pre-race) SWORD OF HONOUR (R2), SIR ECHO (R7)

Warnings/Bars
NIL

Bleeders

RACE 4 – KING KANAWA (2nd attack) – barred for life under A.R.53A(5)

Late Scratchings

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications