RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB– SATURDAY 5th MARCH 2011

WEATHER – OVERCAST (Showers) TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. K. Smith
Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Clerk of Scales – B McGuire
Judge – L Moller
Veterinarian – K Agius
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – K Agius
Starter – J Devine

Supplementary Report


Trainer William McLeod pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 87B in that at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on the morning of 17th January 2011he rode a horse without a safety vest. Mr. McLeod was fined $200.

Track work rider Logan Wondrock pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 87B (c) in that at the Bundaberg Turf Club on the 16th December 2010, he rode track work while wearing an unapproved safety vest. Mr. Wandrock was fined $200.

Race 1: 35 Club QTIS 2YO Handicap- 1075 metres
1st Craiglea Faith 2nd Maza Boy 3rd Ima Real Dude 4th- Craiglea Calipso

Trainer representative for P Fleming was advised a $50 fine would be imposed for the late declaration of rider for CRAIGLEA CALIPSO. (LR 67)

CALLIOPE KING (M Barnham) was difficult to load and when placed in the barriers, reared and got its near foreleg across the barrier partition. The gelding underwent a veterinary inspection and was passed to start. Immediately prior to the start being effected, the gelding was fractious and struck its forehead. On returning to scale, it was observed the gelding has suffered a laceration on its forehead and was treated by the vet.
Trainer M. Barnham advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell, however Stewards advised that CALLIOPE KING would be required to pass a barrier jump-out prior to next race start.

CRAIGLEA HUSSY (R Faehr) was slow into stride and was inconvienced by CALLIOPE KING, which had jumped awkwardly.

IMA REAL DUDE (App S Kennedy) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages



Race 2: 35 Club QTIS Maiden Plate 1200 metres
1st Craiglea Candy 2nd Dark Hombre 3rd Carry the Ming 4th- New York Bay

Late Scratchings - MISS ALLYKAT & ENAKREM at 12:45pm no deductions required

In consultation with Trainer J. Poots, Stewards permitted Jockey D Whitmore to ride 1 ½ kilograms, as no other rider was available. Jockey D. Whitmore was fined $100 AR 120(b).

At the start, JUNGLE WOMAN (M Cant) stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground. Trainer J POINTON was advised JUNGLE WOMAN must pass a jumpout prior to its next start.

Prior to correct weight being declared Trainer J Poots and Jockey M Cullen requested to view the photo for first and after viewing the photo both parties were satisfied with the judges decision and correct weight was given.

At approximately the 900m, WHITBY LASS (App C PRIEST) was taken out across the heels of DARK HOMBRE (M Cullen) when MAY (J Stephens) shifted out.

BLUE PEREGRINE (M Barnham) and MARAUDING HILL (D Whitmore) both raced wide in the middle stages.


Race 3: 35 Club Class 3 Plate - 1200 metres
1st– What a Play 2nd – Pyper’s Image 3rd Super Felix 4th- Layla

On return to scale, Jockey J. Stephens (TWOGUNDAN) and Apprentice A Kitson (SUPER FELIX) made application to the Stewards to be declared non-runners as both were of the opinion the barriers had failed to open properly and denied both runners a fair start.

After taking evidence from the riders and Trainer D. Gardiner, it was established that the barrier of TWOGUNDAN had failed to open when the start was effected and the gelding had been denied a opportunity to jump with the field.

In regard to the application by Apprentice A Kitson, Stewards under the provisions acting under AR 134A, as SUPER FELIX had placed third, were unable to consider the gelding a non-runner. However Stewards were of the opinion SUPER FELIX had not been impeded and had been afforded at fair start. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on TWOGUNDAN be refunded with deductions of 27 cent the win and 19 cent the place apply to winning bets.

GIZA (App S Kennedy) and LAYLA (M Cant) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Trainer F. Smith reported in the enclosure LEEWANGO (M Barnham) had bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, the gelding would now be barred from racing for 3 months AR53A

Apprentice S Kennedy was reprimanded for using her whip in excess of 5 times before the 100m in a forehand manner. AR137A (5) (a) (i)

Race 4: 35 Club Open Handicap- 1200 metres
1st Fire Hazard 2nd Snagapot 3rd Dinero Rapido 4th – Craiglea Warrior

CRAIGLEA WARRIOR (R Faehr) was ridden aggressively with the whip to maintain its position in the early stages.
Prior to correct weight being declared, Apprentice Kitson requested to see the photo, and after viewing the photo and being satisfied with the judges decision correct weight was given.

Race 5: 35 Club Class B Handicap- 1400 metres
1st Maricopa 2nd Diesel 3rd Fast Spin 4th- Classy Franky

Late scratching STACCATO at 2:50pm due to no rider available, no deductions required

MORE THAN RUBIES (App S Kennedy) jumped awkwardly.
FAST SPIN (G Philpot) shifted out at the start onto ARCTIC BEAR (J Stephens) which was taken out and bumped BELLA PRINCIPESSA (M Barnham).

ARCTIC BEAR over-raced in the middle stages and had to be steadied from the heels of CLASSY FRANKY (App C Priest).

Jockey M Cant reported he was concerned with the action of JAMDIT in the straight and as a result did not place the gelding under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination of JAMDIT revealed no abnormalities.

RULES ARE RULES (M Cullen) raced wide for the majority of the event and rounding the 900m turn was inclined to hang out.

Jockey G Philpot reported that FAST SPIN raced ungenerously throughout and at approximately the 1000m made contact with the inside running rail.


Race 6: 35 Club Class 1 Handicap- 800 metres
1st Gold Advance 2nd Ninedayfortnight 3rd Formal Winter 4th- Occlo

NEVACANTEL (App C Priest) and AL FRISCO (App A Kitson) both jumped awkwardly.

NINEDAYFORTNIGHT (App S Kennedy) hung out rounding the home turn. Stewards will seek an explanation and consider any embargo that may be placed on NINEDAYFORTNIGHT at a later date.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

W McLeod $200 Riding without a vest AR87B (Rockhampton 17/1/2011)
L Wandrock $200 Riding with an unapproved safety vest AR 87B-C (Bberg 17/12/2010)

Race 1 P Fleming $50 failing to declare a rider in the prescribed time LR 67(3)
Race 2 D Whitmore $100 Overweight AR120B

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
CALLIOPE KING- B/Jumpout (Barrier manners)
JUNGLE WOMAN- B/Jumpout (Stood flatfooted)
LEEWANGO- Bled first time- barred from racing for 3 months

Late Scratchings

Race 2 – MISS ALLYCAT due to no rider available
ENAKRAM due to no rider available
Race 3 -TWOGUNDAN Non-runner ( 27c WIN and 19c PLACE)
Race 5 – STACCATO due to no rider available

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 CRAIGLEA CALIPSO A Kitson
Race 1 CRAIGLEA FAITH C Priest
Race 2 CRAIGLEA ROSE G Philpot
Race 2 JUNGLE WOMAN M Cant
Race 5 FAST SPIN G Philpot