RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB - THURSDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – OUT 8M ENTIRE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr A Reardon, Mr. B. Nalder, Mr. G Meek
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – N. Boyle
Veterinarian - Ms L. Schiemer
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – P. Taylor
Starter- T. Woodham/ G. Fisher
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Springsure Jockey Club, 21st September 2013:

Stewards accepted a medical certificate in relation to an injury sustained by App. K. Gates that prevented her from fulfilling her engagements at the meeting.

Stewards followed up with trainer S.Sigvart regarding the performance of STREETFIRE. Mr Sigvart stated that blood tests taken on the Monday following the meeting had not revealed any abnormality. Mr Sigvart was of the opinion that the problem may have been an allergic reaction and informed stewards that he would now freshen up STREETFIRE prior to its next race start.

GENERAL:

On Monday, 23 September 2013 trainer C. Thompson reported that ONCE AGAIN MELADY had bled from both nostrils during trackwork. Mr Thompson was advised that the horse will now be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward.

Stablehands A Ladbrook and J. Johnston were fined $100 for wearing inappropriate footwear. In considering penalty, stewards were mindful that both licensees had previously been reprimanded for similar breaches of the rule.

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Race 1: Family Fun Day @ The Races Sunday 29 Sept 2013 BM 75 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st PROSPECTOR BOB 2nd DIRECT DEBIT 3rd MULE FORTY SIX 4th - MISTABLISTA

DAMN GOOD IDEA (A. Coome) was a little slow to begin.

DIRECT DEBIT (App. B. Appo) commenced to hang out from near the 900 metres and continued to do so until near the 600 metres. App. Appo pulled his whip through near the 400 metres, however, the gelding continued to lay out for the remainder of the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of DIRECT DEBIT did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer J. Rideout was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards over at least 800 metres before being permitted to race again. Mr Rideout undertook to notify stewards if anything was amiss with the gelding in the days following the event.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey A. Coome as to the performance of DAMN GOOD IDEA. Jockey Coome stated that the gelding did not race well throughout the event and when placed under pressure from near the 800 metres failed to sprint as had been expected. Jockey Coome added that DAMN GOOD IDEA may be better suited over longer distances at this stage of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Following the event trainer T. Cook reported that DAMN GOOD IDEA and MACEDON were suffering from heat distress.

On returning to scale, Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that MULE FORTY SIX may have suffered the effects of the heat. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 2: XXXX Gold Open Handicap - 1200 metres
1st PRINCE MONASHEE 2nd KITSCHKO 3rd BLAZE TO FORTUNE 4th - RED STORY

RED STORY (App. B. Appo) was a little slow to begin.

PRINCE MONASHEE (A. Coome) began awkwardly.

DORF RILEY (J. Stephens), TY SEEKER (D. Hayse) and BLAZE TO FORTUNE (App. L. Tilley) all slipped on jumping.

On returning to scale, App. L. Tilley reported that he had been instructed to lead, however after his mount slipped behind at the start he was obliged to take up a position at the rear of the field.

SHOW ME AN ACE (App. K. Gates) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of DORF RILEY did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3: Hahn Premium Light Maiden Plate - 1200 metres
1st DROPPER CRYSTAL 2nd PENDARIE 3rd MAYOR OF CLONMEL 4th - PANTHER

At the start CHEVAL (C. Pye) jumped awkwardly in and made heavy contact with BRADY (T. O’Hara) and then shifted out and made contact with PANTHER (A. Coome).

COSTA BUNDLE (J. Stephens) began awkwardly.

COLD COLLECT (App. B. Appo) began extremely awkwardly, resulting in App. Appo becoming unbalanced and COLD COLLECT losing ground. Following the race App. Appo reported that he struck his head when he became unbalanced, however he was cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.

App. Appo (COLD COLLECT), Jockey J. P. Stanley MAYOR OF CLONMEL, and Jockey A. Coome (PANTHER) all reported that their mounts had slipped on jumping.

Near the 300 metres DROPPER CRYSTAL (D. Evans) shifted in marginally and at the same time BRADY (T. O'Hara) laid in and away from DROPPER CRYSTAL, despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in MISS GARRMOUR (App. A. Taylor) being tightened for room and having to check.

Trainer G. Elliott will be advised that, having regard to the mare's disappointing performance, MISS GARRMOUR will not be eligible to compete at Provincial meetings and her nomination will be accepted for non-TAB events.

Following this event, stewards brought to the attention of the Rockhampton Jockey Club that a number of runners had slipped behind when starting from the 1200 metres. remedial work was undertaken by the Track Supervisor prior to Race 5.

Race 4: Summer Bright BM 70 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st ISIS DEVIL 2nd PERMISSION GRANTED 3rd SECURITY SAM 4th - PEE JAY QUE

SECURITY SAM (J. Stephens) knuckled on jumping, began awkwardly and shifted outwards.

BAGABOB (A. Coome), which had been slow to begin, was hampered when tightened for room between PINANZA (D. Evans) and SECURITY SAM, both of which shifted ground.

LIBERTY TYCOON (T. O'Hara) began awkwardly and lost some ground.

In the early stages ALOTTA MOJO (L. Dillon) pulled hard in the early stages.

Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that ISIS DEVIL was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 5: Toohey’s Extra Dry E&G Class 1 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st NOBODY'S BOY 2nd FADED 3rd SHOW US THE WAY 4th - DON'T TELL ALI

Pending any further submissions, trainer T. Button will be fined $100 for presenting NOBODY'S BOY to race without any papers.

FADED (T. O'Hara) began awkwardly.

LORD LUGZEE (J. Stephens) and SHOW US THE WAY (App. L. Tilley) slipped on jumping.

DON'T TELL ALI (D. Evans) jumped awkwardly and shifted outwards.

NOBODY'S BOY (L. Dillon) was slow to begin.

MURRAMARANG (App. B. Appo) and DON'T TELL ALI were held up and unable to obtain clear running from leaving the 600 metres until near the 350 metres.

A post-race veterinary examination of LORD LUGZEE revealed that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg and had sustained a laceration to its off fore knee. Connections advised that the gelding will be retired from racing. Nevertheless, M. Pearson was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to LORD LUGZEE being permitted to race again.

RE ECHO (App. K. Gates) raced wide throughout.

It was observed that runners had slipped at the start, and in consultation with the RJC, further track maintenance will be undertaken on Friday, prior to the race meeting on Sunday 29/9.

Race 6: Bacardi Oakheart Class 3 Plate - 1400 metres
1st IDANCE 2nd SUZANNE 3rd FEROCITY BLUE 4th - HEAD HIGH

Prior to the start NEDERBURG (App. A. Taylor) kicked out at the rear of the barriers and as a result was slow to begin.

In the middle stages IDANCE (T. O'Hara) was inclined to hang out.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey L. Dillon as to the disappointing performance of PAZZESCO. Jockey Dillon stated that the gelding travelled well throughout, however when placed under pressure from near the 400 metres the gelding failed to respond to his riding. the explanation was noted.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, ROCKHAMPTON THURSDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

A. Ladbrook- Stablehand- $100- Inappropriate footwear (A.R.86B
J. Johnston- Stablehand- $100- Inappropriate footwear
T. Button- Trainer- $100- No ID card for NOBODY’S BOY

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

All Winners
Warnings/Bars
Race 1- DIRECT DEBIT- Hung out- Trial over distance of 800 metres
Race 3- MISS GARRMOUR- Barred to non-TAB meeting.