RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


DAWSON JOCKEY CLUB – 28 SEPTEMBER 2013

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DIRT RAIL - TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – J. Bradshaw
Judge – D. Adam
Veterinarian – Dr H. Oliver
Swab attendants – Dr H. Oliver
Starter – G. McAdam

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Dalby Race 5 - 31.08.13
Stewards resumed an inquiry into apprentice A. Fancourt’s riding of SONG OF THE BELL. Trainer B. Currie confirmed the instructions to be aggressive from the wide barrier and to race in a forward position. He added that he was satisfied with the ride and felt that the performance could be attributed to the horse subsequently having been found to have bled from one nostril, which he reported to stewards in the following days. In considering the evidence, stewards advised A. Fancourt that they believed there was an opportunity for her to attempt to settle her mount after obtaining the lead near the 800m, however were mindful of the report from B. Currie subsequent to the event and therefore took no further action. B. Currie was advised that SONG OF THE BELL would be required to gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

GENERAL
As apprentice K. Gates was injured, riding replacements were made as per the stewards summary.


Race 1: Brandon & Associates Maiden Plate 1000m

M. McGillivray was reprimanded for failing to claim his full allowance on ROCKIN’ ALISON.

MANAK (G. Geran) jumped out at the start and bumped BIA MINARDI (L. Tilley).

PRINCESS PALYA (H. Kim) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Near the 400m MANAK was steadied when tightened for room between ROCKIN’ ALISON (M. McGillivray) and PRINCESS PALYA which shifted in. Apprentice H. Kim was advised to exercise care.

M. McGillivray (ROCKIN ALISON) reported that his mount was struck by the barrier gate on jumping away.


Race 2: S & C Ayre Livestock Transport Benchmark 70 Handicap 1000m

Near the 800m CONJUGAL RIGHTS (M. McGillivray) was steadied away from the heels of RAKU TU which hung out despite the efforts of the rider.

RAKU TU (S. Apthorpe) hung out for the majority of the race.

Leaving the 100m CONJUGAL RIGHTS was eased from the heels of WILLYWYNYA (L. Tilley) which shifted in under heavy riding. L. Tilley was severely reprimanded and advised show greater care when his mounts shift ground.


Race 3: Cattle Camp Motel Class B Handicap 1200m

RYTARGA (T. O’Hara) was slow to begin.

MANFRED THE MAN (G. Geran) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Stewards sought an explanation from G. Geran, the rider of MANFRED THE MAN, regarding the horse racing a significant distance behind the main body of the field and the overall performance of that runner. He stated that after his mount lost ground at the start, it raced greenly and would not stretch out on today’s track surface and when pressured, resented the kickback from the track. He added that his mount did respond to his riding from approaching the home turn and ran on fairly from that point. A post race veterinary examination of MANFRED THE MAN failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the performance of GOLDEN TOUCH which raced tailed off, rider N. Ogura stated that he was required to pressure his mount from the start and that it failed to respond to his riding and resented the kickback from the track. Trainer B. Richardson stated that the mare had been working well and was at a loss to explain the performance, however may have been in season. B. Richardson was advised that a warning would be placed against GOLDEN TOUCH for being uncompetitive. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

T. O’Hara (RYTARGA) and M. McGillivray (BUSH GEM) reported that their mounts were struck by the barrier gate on jumping away. Following this event, the starter was advised to move the field out and not to use barriers one and two for the remainder of the meeting.


Race 4: Phipps Family Trust Class 3 Plate 1400m

Due to a power outage during this race, there was no photo finish in operation.

Correct weight was delayed when Mr C. Smith, master of apprentice M. McGillivray, approached stewards as he believed THE WATER BOMBER (M. McGillivray) had placed 3rd and not 5th as per the judge’s semaphored numbers. The stewards consulted with the Judge regarding the official semaphored numbers of 5 - 10 - 1 - 6 - 7. After consultation, reviewing the official video and taking evidence from riders T. O’Hara (NORDIC WARRIOR), L. Tilley (CYCLONE STEVE), M. McGillivray (THE WATER BOMBER) and the trainer of NORDIC WARRIOR, stewards amended the placing’s in accordance with AR156(3), to be 5 - 10 - 7 - 6 - 1, and correct weight was declared on these numbers.

SOUTHSIDE (N. Ogura) was slow to begin.

CYCLONE STEVE (L. Tilley) raced wide throughout.

S. McGovern (BEE JAY SENZA) stated his mount did not handle today’s track surface and felt sore in front. A post-race veterinary examination of BEE JAY SENZA revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer K. McGovern was advised that she would be required to provide a veterinary certificate for the gelding before being permitted to race again, Ms McGovern informed stewards that in light of today’s performance she would now retire BE JAY SENZA.

S. Apthorpe (MORGAN MISS) stated that his mount was not able to muster any early speed and raced at the tail of the field. He added that his mount was not comfortable on today’s track and resented the kick back from the track. A post-race veterinary examination of MORGAN MISS failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.


Race 5: Leichhardt Hotel Taroom Cup Open Handicap 1400m

WIND ME UP (N. Ogura) was slow to begin.

ROCCIN JO (L. Tilley) hung out during the race.

L. Tilley, the rider of ROCCIN JO, which weakened in the home straight, was unable to explain the performance, only to add that the mare was first up from a spell and would take benefit from today’s race. A post-race veterinary examination of ROCCIN JO failed to reveal any abnormalities.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
Race 1– M. McGillivray – A/jockey – fail to claim full allowance – AR92(12)
Race 2 – L. Tilley – A/jockey – c/riding – AR137(a)

Absent jockeys – K. Gates – injured –medical required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners post race

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – Golden Touch – Uncompetitive performance – warning
Race 4 – Bee Jay Senza – Lame off foreleg – vet clearance required – AR8(t)

Bleeders
Dalby 31.08.13 – Song of the Bell – Bled 1 nostril (nearside) – 1000m gallop – AR53A


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2 – Willywynya – L. Tilley
Race 2 – Vain Dazzler – H. Kim
Race 3 – Here’s Lucy – D. Evans
Race 3 – Rytarga – T. O’Hara
Race 4 – Nordic Warrior – K. O’Hara






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