QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – FRIDAY 9th APRIL 2010

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3) RAIL – OUT 0.5m ENTIRE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr. L. Collins, Mr. I. Brown, Mr. G Meek
Clerk of Scales – K. Wolsey
Judge – I Schultz
Veterinarian – A. Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – J. Wallis
Starter – M Henderson/D Hearne

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
MACKAY TURF CLUB SATURDAY 3rd APRIL 2010

Race 5
Trainer W. Pomfrett was questioned as to the apparent change of racing pattern exhibited by MIUCCIA after the mare settled in a forward position which was in contrast to its most recent races where the mare had settled at the rear of the field. Mr Pomfrett stated that since putting the blinkers on MIUCCIA, three starts previous, his instructions had always been to go forward on the mare, however for various reasons MIUCCIA had settled near the rear of the field on each of the occasions. Mr Pomfrett was reminded of his obligations under AR 135A that should he instruct a rider to ride a horse in contrast to that horse’s most recent pattern of racing, notwithstanding if the horse’s most recent pattern of racing was pursuant to his instructions or not, the stewards must be informed of such instructions so a public announcement can be made.

Race 6
Trainer S. Kendrick advised that CLEAR CONSCIENCE had pulled up somewhat tired and lethargic after its run and as a result would be sent for a spell.

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB: THURSDAY, 8TH APRIL 2010

Trainer Mr J. Pointon was fined $200 under AR175(k) for negligently having employed Ms K. Pearson as a stablehand when she was found not to be in possession of a valid licence.

Ms K. Pearson was fined $100 under AR175(k) for negligently working as a stablehand when not being correctly licensed.

Race 1: Pryde’s Easifeed Maiden Handicap- 1300 metres
1st – KEGNEY 2nd – GOLD DOWN UNDER 3rd SESAME STREET 4th - COURTESSA

PEGS MAGIC (App. A. Butler) was slow to begin and then raced wide throughout.

NEVER BENDS (T. Bannon) began awkwardly.

In the early and middle stages GOLD DOWN UNDER (K. Wharton) over-raced.

Approaching the 200 metres PLAY A TUNE KENNY (A. Coome) shifted out, taking WESTERN YORK (A. Spinks) wider.

Near the 150 metres WESTERN YORK (A. Spinks) shifted in under pressure and made contact with the hindquarters of PLAY A TUNE KENNY (A. Coome), which became unbalanced and shifted out. WESTERN YORK then continued to hang in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Over the final 300 metres MAJOR CASH (J. Stanley) hung in under pressure and proved difficult to ride out.

When questioned about the seemingly poor performance of KILANTE, Jockey M. Radecker explained that the gelding began well, however was unable to muster any early speed and got back further than had been anticipated. She said that though KILANTE ran on reasonably well, nevertheless in her opinion the horse was disappointing. Trainer Mr T. Hess stated that he was very disappointed with the performance of KILANTE as it had been well supported by connections and a forward showing was anticipated. He said that he had expected the horse to race in a more forward position, particularly with the added gear of blinkers and a tongue tie in today’s event. Mr Hess added that the gelding had pulled up well following the event and he was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. He undertook to inform stewards should anything that may have affected the horse’s performance come to his attention in the days following the event. A post-race veterinary examination of KILANTE did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 2: DC Motors Class 6 Plate- 1050 metres
1st – ONE EYED 2nd MISS MULLEY 3rd TAIKHAN 4th - CANNYCLIMB

PRINCE LEO (App. A. Taylor) and CANNYCLIMB (L. Dillon) were slow to begin.

FALVALEA (App. C. McIver) began awkwardly.

A post-race veterinary examination of ONE EYED (D. Browne) revealed that the gelding had sustained a laceration to its offside hind fetlock.

Jockey D. Browne pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 200 metres he permitted ONE EYED (D. Browne) to shift out when insufficiently clear of FALVALEA (App. C. McIver), which had to be restrained and relinquish its position. Jockey Browne was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday 11th April 2010, up to and including midnight on Tuesday, 20th April 2010 (6 meetings).

Race 3: Craiglea Stud Open Handicap- 1200 metres
1st – STARRY DANCER 2nd FLEET THE BONGO 3rd CLASSY CRYSTAL 4th - CRAIGLEA CHARM

In the early stages CRAIGLEA CHARM (K. Wharton) raced wide.

When questioned about the tactics adopted on CRAIGLEA CHARM, particularly in the early part of the race, Jockey K. Wharton explained that the horse began well and travelled strongly early, however when CLASSY CRYSTAL (A. Coome) and FLEET THE BONGO (App. A. Butler) improved to his inside he had to use the horse up more than he had intended or be caught wide, and therefore he elected to improve forward and take up a position closer to the running rail. The explanations were noted.

Race 4: Cambridge Hotel Motel Open Handicap- 1600 metres
1st COCKAIGNE 2nd FORADE 3rd CALYPSO MOON 4th – FORTY EIGHT CRASH

Jockey B. Stewart, the rider of COCKAIGNE, was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for striking his mount six times in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres.

When questioned about the tactics adopted on TSZYU, in particular in the early and middle stages, Apprentice K. Cross explained that she had been instructed to ride the horse forward if there was no leader. She stated that TSZYU began well and in the early stages commenced to race keenly, then after leaving the 1200 metres hung out and shifted wider on the track for the remainder of the event. She said that TSZYU refused to respond to her efforts to restrain the horse and she had no option other than to allow it to race wide. Trainer Mr R. Hay confirmed the instructions given to Apprentice Cross; nevertheless he was surprised when TSZYU led early. He said that at its most recent start the horse had shown a tendency hang and that he was disappointed with today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of TSZYU did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Mr Hay was advised that TSZYU must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

Race 5: DC Motors Class 3 Plate- 2203 metres
1st CRAIGLEA BELLA 2nd DANDY KAT 3rd MANY TALENTS 4th - MORINGA’S KING

MANY TALENTS (App. A. Butler) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

MORINGA’S KING (A. Spinks) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Over the concluding stages DANDY KAT (A. Coome) shifted out under pressure.

When questioned about the seemingly disappointing performance of GIGANDRA, Jockey J. Ford stated that in his opinion the horse may not have appreciated the firm surface of today’s track and consequently did not feel comfortable throughout the race and finished it off only fairly. Trainer Mr B. Wakefield explained that the horse had previously shown a disliking for firm going and is better suited when the sting is out of the ground. Mr Wakefield gave an undertaking to inform stewards if anything that may have affected the horse’s performance became apparent in the days following the event.

Race 6: 2010 Capricornia Sales Classic 2YO Plate- 1200 metres
1st – RIVER LAD 2nd MR KAHN 3rd NASTRO BLU 4th - HIDDEN REWARDS

The start was delayed when LADY BOONDILLA (J. Stephens) was late arriving in the enclosure, due to mitigating circumstances.

The start was again delayed when the saddle on RIVER LAD shifted en route to the barriers, resulting in the horse having to be re-saddled.

The starter reported that after all horses had been loaded into the barriers he pressed the start button but it failed to operate due to a mechanical malfunction, resulting in MALEATON (K. Wharton) breaking through the barriers and travelling a short distance before being restrained. MALEATON was returned behind the barriers where it was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. The start was then effected manually.

When the start was effected WHO’S THE DUDE NOW (M. Cullen) stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr J. Pointon was advised that the horse must obtain two barrier certificates before being permitted to race again.

ARCANO (L. Dillon) and LAYLA (T. O’Hara) began awkwardly.

At the start MALEATON (K. Wharton) shifted out and made contact with LADY BOONDILLA (J. Stephens).

On jumping NASTRO BLU (J. Ford) shifted out and made contact with PRINCESS VELLA (T. Bannon).

In the early stages ELEGANCE ON ICE (App. A. Butler) raced wide.

Near the 900 metres ARCANO (L. Dillon) commenced to race ungenerously, shifted out and became awkward on the heels of JUNE MARY (J. P. Stanley), which also was racing ungenerously, resulting in ARCANO having to be steadied and lost ground.

Approaching the 700 metres ARCANO (L. Dillon) improved up onto the heels of JUNE MARY (J. P. Stanley), was steadied and lost ground.

A post-race veterinary examination of EASY DUDE (B. Stewart) did not reveal any significant abnormality.

Following the event Jockey J. Stanley reported that he was concerned about the action of JUNE MARY during the race and consequently he was reluctant to ride the horse out in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of JUNE MARY did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer Ms J. Russell said that the filly may not have handled the long distance to compete in today’s event. She undertook to to have further examinations of the filly conducted and will advise stewards of any significant findings.

Race 7: CQ Thoroughbreds Breeders QTIS 3YO Handicap- 1300 metres
1st CRAIGLEA BLONDIE 2nd MULE FORTY SIX 3rd MISTABLISTA 4th - TOPTWO

AHNIGHITO (R. Wiggins) began awkwardly and lost ground.

In the early and middle stages TOPTWO (C. Whiteley) had a tendency to over-race.

Race 8: DC Motors Class 2 Handicap- 1300 metres
1st HE’S WISE 2nd SPACE GAL 3rd TWO TONE 4th - A BOY CALLED SUE

A BOY CALLED SUE (C. Whiteley) and SUPER FELIX (M. Cullen) began awkwardly.

Near the 1100 metres BLUE BOM SQUARE (S. Sheargold) shifted in, causing SPACE GAL (K. Wharton) to be steadied and shifted in to avoid that horse’s heels. Jockey S. Sheargold was reprimanded.

Over the concluding stages A BOY CALLED SUE (C. Whiteley) hung in under pressure.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, ROCKHAMPTON FRIDAY, 9th APRIL 2010

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines – Trainer J. Pointon $200 – negligently employ unlicensed stable hand - AR175(k)
Ms K. Pearson $100 – negligently work as stable hand when not crrectly licensed - AR175(k)

Suspensions
Race 2: Jockey D. Browne- careless riding (A.R.137(a)) – from midnight 11/4/10 to midnight 20/4/10

Reprimands
Race 8: S. Sheargold – careless riding (A.R.137(a))
RACE 4: Jockey B. Stewart – strike horse 6 times prior to 100m (A.R.137A)

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners and MR KAHN

Warnings/Bars
RACE 4: TSZYU to trial before stewards
RACE 6: WHO’S THE DUDE NOW to obtain 2 barrier certificates

Late Scratchings
Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications