RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB – FRIDAY, 25th MARCH, 2011

WEATHER - CLOUDY TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards – Mr. K Smith, Mr B Nalder
Clerk of Scales- B. Mcguire
Judge – B. Moschioni
Veterinarian – K. Aguis
Starter- J. Devine/
Assistant Starter- G. Fisher

GENERAL

Prior to Race 1, Stewards took possession of a safety vest from Apprentice C. Pye and would seek information regarding this vest and inquire into the matter at a later date.

Following this race meeting, Stewards met with Club President P. Brennan and advised that Stewards would forward a report to Racing Queensland Limited regarding the Thangool Race Club barriers.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Thangool 5th March 2011- Race 6
Trainer M Hutton advised Stewards that NINEDAYFORTNIGHT had received chiropractic treatment following this race, which may have contributed to it hanging out.

Race 1: Owners and Trainers Class 6 Handicap- 1075 metres
1st – COLUMATE 2nd – ZSAZSA 3rd – BOBERG 4th – FIAMORE

HUSS (A. Coome) jumped out onto INFRINGMENT (T. Bannon).

FIAMORE (M. Cant) and ZSAZSA (M. Barnham) jumped away awkwardly.

At approximately the 900 metres, GOLD WAR (I. Coombes) shifted out slightly and caused BOBERG to be tightened and the mare resented being placed in restricted room and lost some ground.

DIABLE (App C Pye) raced wide in the early and middles stages.

HUSS and GOLD WAR raced wide throughout the race.

Near the 500 metres, FIAMORE shifted in and bumped COLUMATE (App K Gates)

Race 2: The Partons Maiden Plate - 1200 metres
1st - TALISMANS LUCK 2nd – BLUE PEREGRINE 3rd – MISS ALLYKAT 4th – COSHO

Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer P. Brennan in relation to the late declaration of rider for TALISMANS LUCK and CLUB FUGAZI (Race 3).

On being presented to the enclosure the nasal strips on BLUE PEREGRINE were loose and Stewards permitted the gelding to race without this gear when it could not be replaced.

PHOEBE FOR ME (M. Cullen) jumped away awkwardly.
PICABLE (C. Dixon) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

DARK HOMBRE (G Lee) raced ungenerously and shifted ground in the early stages of the race

From approximately the 500 metres, PHOEBE FOR ME improved wide on the track.

DARK HOMBRE raced wide throughout the race.
BLAZE AWAY (T. Bannon) raced wide for the majority of the race.

In the early stages of the straight, BLAZE AWAY lay in.

COSHO (G. Philpot) lay in under pressure from approximately the 150 metres.

Stewards sought an explanation for Trainer P. Brennan regarding the improved performance of TALISMANS LUCK. Mr Brennan was confident of a forward showing as the gelding had worked well and appreciated a return to racing on the grass surface.

At the scales, Stewards were notified that barrier seven (7) of BLUE PEREGRINE may have been slow to open. As this runner had finished second, Stewards could not consider an application to be declared a non-runner and correct weight was given. Subsequently, Trainer A. Jenkinson and Apprentice K Gates approached Stewards and wished to view the patrol film of the start to ascertain if WESTERN YORK (barrier 2) was afforded a fair start. While both parties were given the opportunity to view the patrol film, as correct weight had been declared, an application could not be considered.

Stewards were of the opinion that while the barrier of WESTERN YORK had been slow to open, the amount of ground lost was minimal (3/4 of a length).

Race 3: Members Class 3 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st –CLUB FUGAZI 2nd – CRAIGLEA FIGHTER 3rd – SUPER FELIX 4th – GOLD ADVANCE

Prior to this race, Trainer P Brennan advised Stewards that he would instruct Jockey M. Cullen (SUPER FELIX) to restrict his use of the whip, as he was of the opinion that the gelding seemed to resent use of the whip.

CRAIGLEA FIGHTER (R. Faehr) jumped in and made significant contact with EMMA’S SONNET (T. Bannon).

SUPER FELIX (M. Cullen) jumped away awkwardly.

TWO BOB SNOB (M. Barham) which had been a little slow to begin, was further inconvenienced when tightened between LORD DOWNER (App C Pye) and EMMA’S SONNET both of which shifted ground.

BOMBER MURPHY (R. Kerwin) was slow to begin.

At approximately the 1000 metres, GOLD ADVANCE (J. Stephens) shifted in and away from CRAIGLEA FIGHTER (R Faehr) and cause LAST ARCH (A. Coome) to be steadied. CLUB FUGAZI (I. Coombes) which was following improved onto the heels of LAST ARCH and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

From approximately the 800 metres, SUPER FELIX improved wide on the track and raced wide for the remainder.

At approximately the 400 metres, DANE RHYTHM (C. Kearney) was taken wider on the track when LAST ARCH improved to its inside.

On return to the enclosure it was observed that BOMBER MURPHY had bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, the gelding would now be barred from racing for 3 months and required to gallop over 1000m prior to its next race start.

Stewards sought an explanation from Trainer P Brennan regarding the performance of CLUB FUGAZI. He stated the mare had been working well recently and had appreciated the distance of today’s race. Mr Brennan also explained the mare had been affected by stone bruises this preparation and these had been recently corrected.

Race 4: 35 Club Open Handicap- 1300 metres
1st – SNAGAPOT 2nd – OUR SCOOBY DOO 3rd – FALVEROSA 4th – TWO TONE

HARDLY A GAME (App K Gates) and TWO TONE (A. Coome) raced wide throughout the race.

LOUISIANNA FLYER (R Kerwin) was slow to begin.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey A. Coome into the performance and riding tactics of TWO TONE. Jockey Coome explained it had been the intention to go forward however when caught wide in the early stages, he attempted to get cover however was unable to do so and raced in the midfield position. He further stated that TWO TONE had found the line well and he was satisfied with the performance.

Race 5: 35 Club QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap - 800 metres
1st - BONNY THE VIPER 2nd - CRAIGLEA MAC 3rd - TESTYA TIME 4th – AFRICAN JUMPER

TESTYA TIME (A. Coome) jumped awkwardly and lost some ground.

BACK TO WIN (M. Barnham) was slow to begin.

WINGS OF QUALO (App S McCullum) jumped in onto the hindquarters of DOREBOY and lost ground.

CRAIGLEA HUSSY (I. Coombes), which was a little slow to begin, jumped out onto TESTYA TIME (A. Coome) and lost some ground.

Shortly after the start, MAZOT (App C Pye) shifted out and bumped BIDARD (App C Dixon) which was taken out onto CRAIGLEA MAC (C. Kearney).

BACK TO WIN raced greenly throughout.

When questioned in regard to the performance of DOREBOY, Jockey O’Hara stated she was disappointed in today’s performance and that while she had been placed at a slight disadvantage when the saddle slipped back shortly after the start, the colt had to be placed under pressure to maintain its position throughout and raced very greenly throughout. Jockey O’Hara stated she had suggested a gear change of blinkers for its next start.

Prior to correct weight, Jockey M. Barnham and Trainer C Garland wished to view the patrol film to ascertain if BACK TO WIN had been afforded a fair start. After doing so, both parties were satisfied that the gelding had not been impeded at the start and correct weight was declared.

Race 6: 35 Club Class 1 Handicap- 800 metres
1st - TOO CLUIE 2nd - LEFT BEHIND 3rd - ELEGANCE ON ICE 4th – HAYIL METRO

Prior to correct weight, Apprentice C Pye and Trainer T. Button viewed the patrol film of the start and after doing so, made application to the Stewards to have POWER TO EXCEED declared a non-runner on the basis the gelding had been denied a opportunity to begin with the field when the barrier had failed to open when the start was effected. After taking evidence from Apprentice C Pye and Mr Button, it was established that the barrier had failed to open in unison with the other barriers when the start was effected and as a result POWER TO EXCEED had been denied an opportunity to begin with the field, had lost ground at the start (3L) and accordingly was declared a non-runner. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on POWER TO EXCEED be refunded with deductions of 22 cents the win and 17 cents the place apply to winning bets.

ELEGANCE ON ICE (J. Stephens) was a little slow to begin and become unbalanced for a short distance after the start.

PURO SANGUE (App S McCullum) jumped awkwardly and was steady from the heels of ELEGANCE ON ICE.

FLEUR DE LAURA (R. Kirwin) jumped away awkwardly.

After beginning, OCCLO (G. Lee) which had jumped awkwardly, continued inwards and caused JOE KWILA (T. Bannon) and STACCATO (M. Cant) to be tightened between OCCLO and LEFT BEHIND (A. Coome) prior to Jockey Lee being able to shift out and relieve the pressure.

Rounding the home turn, LAURELLE (App K Gates) hung out.

Jockey T O’Hara reported that REECE’S COMET had raced ungenerously and hung out throughout the race.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –THANGOOL RACE CLUB,
FRIDAY 25th MARCH, 2011

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands –
Fines –
Suspensions –
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders - Race 3- BOMBER MURPHY- Bled First time- Barred from racing for 3 months, to gallop in front of Stewards prior to next start.
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates -
Falls -
Plating issues -

Summary of rider changes

Race 2- TALISMAN LUCK- I Coombes
Race 3- CLUB FUGAZI- I. Coombes





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