RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 10th APRIL 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr L. Collins
Stewards – Mr B. Nalder, Mr K. Smith, Ms A. Percival (Cadet)
Stewards Secretary - P. Carey
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian- A. Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – P. Taylor
Starter - T. Woodham/ C. Mathews

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Springsure 22/3/2014

Stewards today concluded an adjourned inquiry into the late nomination, acceptance and scratching of RAZOR GANG. Previous evidence from Trainer W Meek was heard that he had nominated the horse with the intention to start, had accepted with both his runners on the evening before, and after working the horse the following morning was not satisfied as to fitness of the mare and for that reason elected to scratch. Stewards sought further information in regard to limits for fields at nominations and acceptances. After doing so, no action was taken against Mr Meek and his explanation was noted.

ROCKHAMPTON 3/4/2014

Trainer R Vale reported that SURF FIRE was found to have a lower gut infection, which may have been detrimental to its performance. The mare would be treated, freshened up and further blood analysis completed prior to its next race start.

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Race 1: Pirahna Insurance Benchmark 75 - 1400 metres
1st Radiant Joy 2nd Sweet Little Filly 3rd Mistablista 4th- Chinrub

CHRISTMAS ISLAND (T. O'Hara) began awkwardly.

Near the 600m, CHINRUB (A. Coome) was steadied from the heels of RADIANT JOY (A. Allen).

RADIANT JOY returned to the enclosure and was found to have been galloped on its near hind leg, and had sustained a small cut to its off hind bulb.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND was found to have bled on returning to the enclosure. Connections were advised that CHRISTMAS ISLAND would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

Race 2: Wendy Mulry Travel Class 6 Plate – 1200 metres
1st Lansdowne Road 2nd Lucky Us 3rd Leica Bita 4th- Click Up

HONOUR JACKO (M. McGillivray) raced 3 wide throughout.


Race 3: Greensteel Pty Ltd QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st Sega Master 2nd Courtman 3rd Sir Prang 4th- Mini Minx

FORBARREL (T. O'Hara), which had been a little slow to begin, shifted in and away when LITTLE BIT LETHAL (B. Appo) jumped inwards.

ROCKET ROSIELEE and SEA CREST (C. McIver) were slow to begin.

SAGAMASTER (M. McGillivray) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with LOOKING BACK (C. Pye).

Near the 700m, MARGINALIZE (R. McMahon) rolled inwards, and FORBARREL hung out momentarily, at which point SEA CREST steadied from the heels of FORBARREL.

A post-race veterinary examination of LITTLE BIT LETHAL revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J. Pointon was advised that the filly would be barred to non TAB meeting. Mr Pointon advised that LITTLE BIT LETHAL would now be retired.


Race 4: Parkhurst Tavern Maiden Handicap - 1400 metres
1st Zarada 2nd Shocketeor 3rd Grand Hotel 4th- Craiglea Copper

NELSON'S DEFEAT (R. McMahon) was slow to begin.

EXCLUSIVE KITTY (K. Gates) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with ALLEGEDLY (D. Evans), then shifted out onto SHOCKETEOR (A. Coome).

GRAND HOTEL (T. Bannon) pulled hard in the middle stages.

Near the 1100m, SHALL WE ROCK (L. Dillon) raced in restricted room between GRAND HOTEL and NOWHERETOSOMEWHERE (S. Sheargold) and was buffeted between these runners. Jockey Dillon reported that SHALL WE ROCK had failed to travel well from that point and was inclined to hang out.

Near the 200m, ALLEGEDLY (D. Evans) rolled in slightly, and caused SHALL WE ROCK to be unbalanced and make contact with the hind quarters of NOWHERETOSOMEWHERE on 2 occasions, which caused NOWHERETOSOMEWHERE to shift out, tightening SHALL WE ROCK, which had to be checked.


Race 5: Giddy Goat Class 1 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st Bedrock Betty 2nd Star Material 3rd Re Echo 4th- Every Line A Gem

TOP BUTTON (D. Simmons) slipped and began awkwardly and made contact with HAYYLER'S HELL (L. Dillon) at the start.

BARALABA BABE (T. Bannon) was a little slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of BARALABA BABE, which finished tailed off, revealed a poor post race recovery. Trainer K. Miller advised the mare would now be retired. Nevertheless stewards advised Mr Miller that should BARALABA BABE return to racing, it must barrier trial regarding its competitiveness.

Race 6: Coca Cola Amatil Rockhampton Benchmark 65 Handicap – 970 metres
1st Sweet Taboo 2nd Emotionally Yours 3rd Bagabob 4th- Fletch

EMOTIONALLY YOURS (B. Appo) was slow into stride.

SOCIETY LASS (A. Allen) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with SWEET TABOO (J. Orman).

RYTARGA (M. McGillivray) was slow to begin.

In the early stages of the straight, SWEET TABOO commenced to hang out, and from the 400m shifted out further under pressure.

Near the 350m, FLETCH (C. Pye) shifted in, taking BONNY THE VIPER (T. Bannon) inwards, and caused MAKE A DEAL (D. Evans) to become unbalanced and steadied. MAKE A DEAL was obliged to shift out to obtain clear running.

RAHULA (S. Sheargold) and STAGE EXIT (L. Dillon) raced wide throughout.

FLETCH was found to have bled for the first time on returning to the enclosure. The gelding will now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months and required to gallop over 1000m prior to its next race start.


Race 7: Cranstons Pies Class 2 Handicap – 1300 metres
1st Dame Judarius 2nd Prince Dan 3rd Berry Bear 4th- Cyclone Steve

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer B. Murray for the late declaration of D. Evans as the rider for CYCLONE STEVE.

MY MIRAGE (D. Simmons) was difficult to load.

DON'T TELL ALI (C. Pye) jumped inwards at the start and lost ground.

ZABEELZEBUB (T. O'Hara) stepped back as the start was effected and as a result was slow to begin.

COUNTING HOUSE (A. Allen) raced ungenerously for the majority of the event and near the 600m steadied from the heels of CYCLONE STEVE. A post race veterinary examination COUNTING HOUSE revealed a slow post-race recovery and an ulcer to the corner of its mouth.

Near the 100m, DAME JUDARIUS (C. McIver) shifted out and bumped OUTBACK FIGHTER (L. Dillon).

LATIN KING (S. Sheargold), OUTBACK FIGHTER, MILWAUKEE BELLE (S. Fawke) and MY MIRAGE raced wide throughout.






















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Pre-race horses swabbed
CHINRUB, LANSDOWNE ROAD, ALLEGEDLY, EMOTIONALLY YOURS


Warnings/Bars
Race 1 Christmas Island - Bled - 3 mth bar from racing - AR53A
Race 3 Little Bit Lethal - Poor performance - Bar to non TAB meetings
Race 5 Baralaba Babe- Uncompetitive- Official B/Trial required.
Race 6 Fletch - Bled - 3 mth bar from racing - AR53A


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7 Cyclone Steve - D. Evans