RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 31st JULY 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – OUT 5 METRES ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

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

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Rockhampton 17th July 2014: Race 7:

Trainer Mr T. Cook reported that he had sought chiropractic treatment for MURTLE MISS as the horse had jarred up. Mr Cook said further that blood analysis had revealed the on set of a virus or was recovering from a virus. He also advised that he intends to add blinkers to the horse's approved gear for its next race start.

Race 6: Tooheys Extra Dry Handicap

Trainer A. Jenkinson reported that nothing had becoming apparent with STAY THE NIGHT in the days following the event.

Rockhampton 21st June 2014

Trainer M. Dore was reminded that he must conduct himself in a professional manner when dealing with stewards and the Integrity Regulatory Unit members.

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LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As Jockey R. McMahon and App. B. Appo failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time, and App S Fawke was delayed for Race 1 due to transport difficulties, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: XXXX Gold Maiden Handicap – 1100m
1st GOIN' CRAZY 2nd PICAPUB 3rd SISTER KATIE 4th - COOLOWIE

CRAIGLEA JASMINE (R. Faehr) was slow to begin and then was further hampered when MOONMERA (S. McGovern) shifted in.

COOLOWIE (L. Dillon) was slow into stride.

SISTER KATIE (T. O'Hara) was slow to begin.

Near the 800 metres COOLOWIE (L. Dillon) shifted out to avoid the heels of MIGHTY SAVANNAH (App. J. Orman).

From the 200 metres MOONMERA laid out under pressure.

MOONMERA raced wide throughout the event.

Following the race it was observed that both STRATOLOGY (App. R. Payne) and PICAPUB (D. Evans) had both bled for the first time. Trainers J. Rundle and C. Howell were advised that, as this was the first time their respective horses had bled, they will be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A and then only after galloping over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey T. O'Hara regarding SISTER KATIE leading today, contrary to its previous start. Jockey O'Hara stated that the filly had been able to lead in its trial, although at its most recent race start it had been slow to begin. Jockey O'Hara said that after being slow to begin today she pressured the filly to go forward and when caught wide assumed the lead, though it had not been her intention to do so.

Race 2: Bacardi Lion QTIS Two-Years-Old Handicap - 1200m
1st COURT LANE 2nd STYLISH LUCK 3rd GOLDEN MAR 4th - AYBESEE

At the start LALITA (L. Dillon) was tightened for room between COURT LANE (T. O'Hara) and MADAM PINK (B. El-Issa), both of which shifted ground.

GOLDEN MAR (App. J. Orman) was slow into stride.

CURLEY GREY (D. Missen) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 900 metres BEST HURRAH (D. Hayse) over-raced and had to be eased from the heels of CRAIGLEA MISSION.

Near the 900 metres MADAM PINK, which was awkwardly placed on the heels of CRAIGLEA CHANEL (R. Faehr), shifted ground, was steadied from the heels of BEST HURRAH and lost some ground.

In the middle stages STYLISH LUCK (App. M. McGillivray) raced wide.

Near the 200 metres MADAM PINK commenced to weaken when placed under pressure, shifted out and away from the heels of CRAIGLEA MISSION, and inside the 100 metres became unbalanced when tightened between CRAIGLEA MISSION and BEST HURRAH.

AYBESEE (J. P. Stanley) raced 3-wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey D. Missen regarding the performance of CURLEY GREY. Jockey Missen could offer no tangible reason for the gelding's poor performance. Jockey Missen said that CURLEY GREY failed to travel well in the early stages and he allowed the gelding to balance up in the middle stages but when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding.

Race 3: On Site Fleet Maintenance Handicap – 1400m
1st BRILLANCONI 2nd KLITSCHKO 3rd EQUABLE 4th - DIRECT DEBIT

DIRECT DEBIT (App. R. Payne) was slow to begin.

In the early stages MAFIA PRINCESS (T. O'Hara) over-raced.

SCHRAPNEL GULLY (C-M. Pye) bled during running. Trainer T. Cook was advised that, as this was the first time the gelding had bled, it will be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A, and then only after a satisfactory gallop over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward.

Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred near the 1200 metres. After taking evidence from the riders involved and observing the official patrol videos, stewards advised Jockey C Pye, the rider of SCHRAPNEL GULLY, and Jockey B. El-Issa, the rider of BRILLANCONI, to exercise more care in similar circumstances. In this incident BRILLANCONI and SCHRAPNEL GULLY both shifted in marginally and caused MAFIA PRINCESS, which had been over-racing and raced ungenerously at this stage, to be tightened for room and taken in onto DIRECT DEBIT, resulting in CHINRUB (J. P. Stanley) having to check and lose ground. Stewards were of the opinion that the major contributor to the interference was the racing manners of MAFIA PRINCESS. Nevertheless they were not able to attribute sole responsibility for the incident to any one rider.

Race 4: Kalka Palms Hotel/Motel BM60 Handicap -1500m
1st MAGIC WALTZ 2nd SUPPOSING 3rd DOREBOY 4th - ZEROCITY

DOREBOY (L. Dillon) was slow into stride.

Near the 1200, ZEROCITY (A. Coome) commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance when restrained.

DAMN GOOD IDEA (D. Evans) and MAGIC WALTZ (D. Simmons) made contact on jumping, resulting in DAMN GOOD IDEA becoming unbalanced and losing ground.

On jumping SUPPOSING (D. Missen) jumped in onto FEROCITY BLUE (D. Hayse).

When questioned Jockey B. El-Issa stated that he had been disappointed with the performance of CONTROL AGENT. Jockey El-Issa said that he had been forced to place the gelding under pressure throughout the early stages to maintain the horse's position in the field. Jockey El-Issa added that CONTROL AGENT raced flat and in his opinion may have been feeling the effects of a long preparation. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer J. Pointon confirmed that CONTROL AGENT will now be sent for a spell.

Race 5: Charlies Pest Control BM75 Handicap – 1050m
1st THAT'S POPS 2nd INDY MISS 3rd HONOUR THE DAME 4th - HATZIS

At the start PRINCE MONASHEE (App. J. Orman) jumped in onto DUMUZI (App. S. Fawke).

Prior to the start being effected PERMISSION GRANTED (App. R. Payne) lunged forward momentarily, then stepped back and lost ground.

Near the 900 metres PRINCE MONASHEE laid in and was steadied from the heels of DUMUZI.

At the 900 metres PERMISSION GRANTED was unable to be restrained and was shifted out, taking HATZIS (D. Missen) wider.

YOU DONE IT AGAIN (App. M. McGillivray) raced 3-wide throughout. Trainer C Garland reported that connections would give consideration to retiring the mare.

A post-race veterinary examination of ALOTTA MOJO revealed that the gelding had aggravated a pre-existing injury to its near fore fetlock.

Following the race Jockey C-M. Pye reported that PRINCELY did not race comfortably in the early stages and in her opinion failed to sprint as usual when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Race 6: CPL- Choice, Passion, Life Class 3 Plate – 1300m
1st VICTORY HOTEL 2nd MINTARO 3rd GO DIGGER 4th - STRATEGIC GLORY

VICTORY HOTEL (D. Evans), CASIROLL (A. Coome) and NORDIC WARRIOR (App. S. Fawke) were slow to begin.

BORN TO SURVIVE (S. McGovern) and RED RYDER (App. M. McGillivray) were slow into stride.

WOLF HUNTER (J. P. Stanley) began awkwardly.

Leaving the 1000 metres GO DIGGER (App. J. Orman) over-raced, became unbalanced and was steadied from the heels of STRATEGIC GLORY (D. Hayse).

BORN TO SURVIVE raced 3-wide throughout.

When questioned regarding RHINO leading today, Jockey B. El-Issa stated that he had been instructed to ride back in the field however though he did not place the horse under pressure he was unable to restrain RHINO and consequently he allowed the horse to stride to the front and take the lead.

Race 7: Summer Bright Class 2 Handicap – 1100m
1st CUMANI 2nd BROWN DOUBT 3rd SHOW US THE WAY 4th - LET IT SNOW

Prior to Race 6 HEAD HIGH (J. Missen) escaped from the tie-up stall area. The gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

Prior to jockey declarations stewards were notified that Jockey A. Coome would not ride MANDALONG CATACAT at its allotted weight. In the circumstances trainer F. Smith released Jockey Coome from his engagement and Jockey D. Hayse was permitted to ride the gelding.

MANDALONG CATACAT was slow to begin.

BAR QUEEN JOJO (C-M Pye) began awkwardly.

WHAT'S UP SNIP (S. Sheargold) and COUNTING HOUSE (D. Simmons) made contact at the start.

At the start HAYYLER'S DRAGON (App. J. Orman) made contact with the hindquarters of LET IT SNOW (D. Evans) when tightened for room between that runner and BAR QUEEN JOJO.

On jumping CUMANI ((App. S. Fawke) initially shifted out and made contact with DOTHRAKI WARRIOR (B. El-Issa), which was taken out onto BROWN DOUBT (App. M. McGillivray), which was taken out onto HEAD HIGH (J. Missen). Shortly after this CUMANI shifted out and away from ZABOMB (App. R. Payne) and made heavy contact with DOTHRAKI WARRIOR and further inconvenienced BROWN DOUBT, HEAD HIGH and STRONG TIL DAWN (T. O’Hara).

SHADOW PUPPET (J. P. Stanley) shifted out at the start and lost ground.

SHOW US THE WAY (L. Dillon) raced wide throughout.

WHAT'S UP SNIP raced fiercely for the majority of the event.

App J Orman reported that HAYYLER’S DRAGON had got its tongue over the bit.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Jockey absenteeism
Jockey R. McMahon - transport
App. B. Appo - transport

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All Winners

Warnings/Bars
Race 1- Picapub – Bled First Time- Barred 3 months/1000m gallop
Stratology- Bled First Time- Barred 3 months/1000m gallop
Race 3 Schrapnel Gully- Bled First Time- Barred 3 months/1000m gallop



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 1: MIGHTY SAVANNAH - App. J. Orman replaced App. S. Fawke
NO TIME TO THINK - Jockey B. El-Issa replaced Jockey R. McMahon
RACE 2: GOLDEN MAR - App. J. Orman replaced App. B. Appo
RACE 3: MAFIA PRINCESS - Jockey T. O'Hara replaced Jockey R. McMahon (transport)
RACE 4: CONTROL AGENT - Jockey B. El-Issa replaced App. B. Appo (no apprentice rider
available
SUPPOSING - Jockey D. Missen replaced Jockey R. McMahon
RACE 5: ALOTTA MOJO - Jockey S. Sheargold replaced Jockey R. McMahon
PERMISSION GRANTED - App. R. Payne replaced App. B. Appo
RACE 6: LATIN KING - Jockey D. Simmons replaced Jockey R. McMahon
GO DIGGER - App. J. Orman replaced App. B. Appo
RACE 7: MANDALONG CATATAC- D. Hayse
HEAD HIGH - Jockey J. Missen replaced Jockey R. McMahon
ZABOMB - App. R. Payne replaced App. B. Appo