QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2011

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING GOOD 3 RAIL – 4.5M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – K. Smith, G. Meek, B. Nalder, C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – W Welburn
Judge – D. Reid
Veterinarian – A Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – J. Ross
Starter T. Woodham, M. Henderson


Race 1: BFB Scaffolding QTIS 3yo H’cap - 1300 metres
1st Goldslick 2nd Massuri 3rd Spotted Eagle 4th- Misty Rocket

Stewards interviewed trainer P. Fleming regarding the circumstances surrounding the nomination of CRAIGLEA COBRA, CRAIGLEA HUSSY and CRAIGLEA ROMEO for this event and subsequent scratching of CRAIGLEA ROMEO. After taking evidence from Mr Fleming, stewards accepted the explanation provided.

MISTY ROCKET (A. Spinks) was slow to begin.

GOLDSLICK (A. Pattillo) began awkwardly and shifted out, hampering CRAIGLEA HUSSY (A. Taylor).

MASSURI (A. Coome) overraced in the early and middle stages.

A post race veterinary examination CRAIGLEA COBRA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Greensteel Pty Ltd Class 3 Plate - 1300m
1st Sheer Echelon 2nd Hussana 3rd Criaglea Gal 4th- Sequiz

BOSE (A. Spinks) and HUSSANA (T. Bannon) were both slow to begin.

MALEATON (S. Sheargold) was momentarily held up for clear running on entering the straight.

Leaving the 600m, HUSSANA (T. Bannon) was held up for clear running until a point near the 400m, at which stage it shifted out across the heels of MERRY MISS (A. Pattillo) in order to obtain clear running, and in doing so made heavy contact with WE WILL ROCK (C. Pye).

SEQUIZ (T. O'Hara) and BOSE raced wide throughout the race.

Stewards questioned rider T. O’Hara regarding the riding tactics adopted on SEQUIZ, in particular during the early stages of the race when there appeared to be an opportunity for her to improve to a position outside the leader. Miss O’Hara stated that the horse had previously raced in a more forward position, however that was due to the horse being racing fresh from a let up. She stated that the instructions today were if possible to find cover, sitting just off the lead. T. O’Hara added that in view of these instructions she allowed runners to her inside to improve in order for her to find cover, however she was not able to achieve this and was obliged to race in a 3-wide position from this point onwards. Whilst noting her comments, stewards advised Miss O’Hara that she may have erred in not endeavouring to position outside the leader when that opportunity was available in the early stages.

Following the running of this race, A. Spinks reported that he had injured his wrist and as a result was not able to ride BOSE out in his usual manner. A. Spinks was subsequently examined by the club’s medical officer and stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

A post race veterinary examination BOSE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Inspirations Paint And Colour Maiden Plate - 1100m
1st– Kbengal 2nd Cyclone Billy 3rd Blanc de Noirs 4th- Found A Treasure

CHICAMONI was declared a late scratching at 7.59 am. Trainer T. Pointon was fined $300 under AR68 for failing to scratch CHICOMONI by the prescribed time.

As A.Lane failed to arrive on course due to transport difficulties and no other rider was available, stewards declared NAZAR LAD a late scratching at 2.12 pm.

As a result of jockey A. Spinks being stood down due to injury in Race 2 and no other being available to ride WESTERN YOUR in this event, this runner was declared a late scratching at 2.19 pm by order of the stewards. As betting had not commenced, no deductions were applicable regarding both late scratchings.

LIBERTY’S MAGIC (S. Sheargold) and SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (A. Coome) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m, FOUND A TREASURE (C. Pye) laid out across the heels of TEAANNA LASS (J. Stephens) and was steadied.

Near the 800m, TRIBULATION (I. Coombes) was tightened for room and steadied when racing between CYCLONE BILLY (T. O'Hara) and TEAANNA LASS (J. Stephens), both of which shifted ground.

A. Coome, rider of SOVEREIGN SPIRIT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 650m he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SUGAR DIAMOND (M. Usher), which contributed to interference suffered to that runner. A. Coome was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 2 Capricornia meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 October and to expire at midnight, 6 October.

C. Priest, rider of BOSTON PRINCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 650m she permitted her mount to shift in near the 650m, which resulted in interference being suffered by SUGAR DIAMOND. C. Priest was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 South-East Queensland race meetings, to commence at midnight, 25 September and to expire at midnight, 6 October.

FOUND A TREASURE (C. Pye) and TRIBULATION overraced during the middle stages.



Race 4: Phil Peel Leading Edge Jeweller Class 1 H’cap - 1100m
1st Gemmars Girl 2nd Winchmore Lass 3rd Cufflink 4th – Try Another Dore

Trainer G. Philpot was advised that a warning would be placed on NOSHOWS, which was fractious in the barriers.

CZARWHO (J. Stephens) was slow to begin.

ADOPA (I. Coombes) was caught wide near the 750m and then commenced to overrace for a short distance thereafter.

Leaving the 400m, WINCHMORE LASS (C. Priest) was disappointed for a run between HIGH PAYOFF (A. Coome) and MADDIE YO YO (T. Bannon), and a short distance later shifted out in order to improve around the heels of MADDIE YO YO (T. Bannon), resulting in TRY ANOTHER DORE (T. O'Hara), which was following, having to be steadied as a consequence. At a subsequent inquiry, C. Priest, rider of WINCHOMRE was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

T. O’Hara, rider of TRY ANOTHER DORE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 150m she permitted her mount to shift out under hard riding when not sufficiently clear of ADOPA (I. Coombes), causing that runner to be checked and lose its rightful position. T. O’Hara was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 3 Capricornia meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 October and to expire at midnight, 13 October.

CZARWHO raced wide throughout the race.

HIGH PAYOFF lost its off fore plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination INALA ROYALE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination NOSHOWS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Prime Properties Rockhampton Class 1 H’cap - 1823m
1st Donostia 2nd Nail ‘em 3rd Clear Drop 4th- Jamdit

Correct weight was delayed to enable C. Pye, rider of the second placegetter, NAIL ‘EM, to view the stewards video between the 700m and 450m to ascertain if she had grounds to lodge a protest against DONASTIA being declared the winner. Subsequently, C.Pye did not wish to proceed and correct weight was subsequently semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

LE TOUR DE FRANCE (T. Bannon) knuckled at the start.

CLEAR DROP (A. Taylor) began awkwardly.

Near the 1400m, NAIL ‘EM (C. Pye) was steadied when tightened for room by DONOSTIA (S. Sheargold), which shifted in.

ANGEL PLACE (M. Usher)m , which raced wide throughout, laid in across the heels of JAMDIT (A. Pattillo) near the 500m and blundered. ANGEL PLACE continued to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.



Race 6: Wade Hunt IT Class 6 H’cap - 1200m
1st Martiros 2nd Craiglea Convict 3rd Cane Champagne 4th- Dancefloor Prodigy

Stewards, in conjunction with trainer J. Manzelmann, permitted T. Bannon to replace A. Coome as the rider of ROCKET ON BY due to A. Coome having commitments at Ewan.

GOL (C. Pye) was fractious in the barriers.

ROCKET ON BY (T. Bannon) was slow to begin.

SEAFIGHT (T. O'Hara) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, SEAFIGHT was tightened for room between BOBERG (J. Stephens) and FALVADORE (A. Taylor), both of which shifted ground.


GOL (C. Pye) commenced to overrace in the middle stages and near the 750m shifted in and bumped CANE CHAMPAGNE (C. Priest).







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 3. John Pointon - Trainer - Late scr. - $300 - AR114*


Suspensions
Race 3. Adrian Coome - Jockey - C/riding - 2 Capricornia mtgs - M/n 1.10.11 to m/n 6.10.11 - AR137(a)*
Race 3. Cassie Priest - A/jockey - C/riding - 7 mtgs - M/n 25.9.11 to m/n 6.10.11 - AR137(a)*

Race 4. Tracey O’Hara - Jockey - C/riding - 3 Capricornia mtgs - M/n 1.10.11 to m/n 13.10.11 0 AR137(a)*

Reprimands
Race 4. Cassie Priest - A/jockey - C/riding - AR137(a)*

Race day injury
A. Spinks - Injured - Clearance required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Race 4. Noshows - Warning - Fractious in barriers

Late Scratchings
Race 3. Western York, Nazar, Chicamon

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4. Czarwho - J. Stephens
Race 5. Puro Sangue - A. Lane
Mr Cashews - T. O’Hara
Race 6. Bald Eagle - I. Coombes