RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB– SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2012

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD(2) RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. K Smith
Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Clerk of Scales – B McGuire
Judge – L Moller
Veterinarian – K Farraway
Swab attendants – S Macklyn
Starter – J Devine, L Ware (race 4)

Race 1: Members Class B Handicap- 1075 metres
1st MINTOS DREAM 2nd PURO SANGUE 3rd GAMBLE IN GOLD 4th- BINGO BETTY

Trainer L. Kiernan was fined $50 for failing to declare D Whitmore as the rider of MIDNIGHT SURRENDER, by the prescribed time.
Prior to correct weight being declared Jockey D Gill & Apprentice C Pye made application to the Stewards to be declared non-runners as both were of the opinion the barriers had failed to open properly and also slow to open. After taking evidence from the riders and Trainer A Stephens stewards sought Jockey D Whitmore’s opinion in regards to MIDNIGHT SURRENDER and subsequently made an application to be declared a non runner. It was established that the barriers of MAKE A DEAL, WINCHMORE LASS, and MIDNIGHT SURRENDER had failed to open and or had been slow to open when the start was effected and these runners had been denied the opportunity to begin in the field and therefore denied a fair start.

All monies invested on MAKE A DEAL, WINCHMORE LASS and MIDNIGHT SURRENDER were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters.:-

19 cents in the dollar for the win - #4 (MINTOS DREAM)
18 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #4 (MINTOS DREAM)
30 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #8(PURO SANGUE)
17 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #2 (GAMBLE IN GOLD)

MACARAT (S McGovern) jumped out and bumped NOAH’S SMILE (K Gates).

MACARAT raced wide throughout and commenced to hang out approaching the 700m taking NOAH’S SMILE wide on the track.

Race 2: Patrons Open Handicap- 1075 metres
1st WHITE CAP 2nd STAR OF MINTO 3rd COLUMATE 4th- SEA DYNASTY

RED TSAR (J King) began awkwardly and lost ground.

BILLY THE MOUNTAIN (S McGovern) raced wide throughout.

On returning to scale it was observed TWOGUNDAN had bled from both nostrils, Trainer D Gardiner was advised that the gelding would be barred from racing for three months.

Race 3: Powers Investments Maiden Plate- 1200 metres
1st– BEL TORNADO 2nd RICORDO 3rd CRAIGLEA BARKLY 4th- SAVE THE CITY

CANADA GATE (N Patchett) jumped in and bumped CRITTER (D Whitmore) in onto BLAZE AWAY (S Sheargold).

MR PISTACHIO (S McGovern) was slow away.

MY OLDE GOLD (D Gill) raced wide in the early stages.

Leaving the 800m SAVE THE CITY (L Dillon) rolled in slightly and tightened THE KINGS JESTER (K Gates).

SAVE THE CITY raced wide around the home turn.

Approaching 100m BEL TORNADO (J King) commenced to shifted out wide on the track under pressure.

Race 4: Owners and Trainers Class 3 Plate- 1200 metres
1st CRAIGLEA FIGHTER 2nd SANSIRA 3rd TIDY TRIM 4th – RED SEA

Trainer L. Kiernan was fined $50 for failing to declare T Bannon as the rider of MUSICA, by the prescribed time.

The start of this race was delayed when RED SEA was reluctant to proceed to the barriers.

CRAIGLEA FIGHTER (D Gill) began awkwardly and made contact with the side of the barriers when it sprung back.

GIZA (D Whitmore) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: 35 Club Class 2 Handicap- 800 metres
1st NINEDAYFORTNIGHT 2nd FOXDALE 3rd DUAN ALLIBAR 4th- CARRYUSALL

CARRYUSALL (K Gates) and RUTHLESS SECRET (C Pye) bumped on jumping.

SAVAGE HEMLINE (C McIver) and FRAHA (S Sheargold) made contact on jumping.

FRAHA, SAVAGE HEMLINE and FOXDALE (M Barnham) all raced wide rounding the home turn.

Stewards inquired into the performance of ELLE DANSAIT.
Jockey Bannon stated that she rode ELLE DANSAIT forward in the early stages to take up a handy position and Jockey Bannon stated that the mare felt sore and awkward in her action from the home turn and did not place the mare under pressure. ELLE DANSAIT was subsequently vetted. The Veterinary officer found no abnormalities.
Trainer D Johnston advised that the mare would be given a short let up for two weeks immediately and that he would get the mare examined by his vet and notify stewards. Trainer D Johnston reported to stewards that ELLE DANSAIT had undergone a caslick operation which he believes may have contributed to the mares’ poor performance. On the basis that Jockey Bannon was of the belief that the mare was sore and given its performance ELLE DANSAIT will be required to pass a barrier jump out of at least 800m in front of a steward and a Veterinary certificate of fitness must be furnished prior to next start.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1 MIDNIGHT SURRENDER Trainer L Kiernan $50 late declaration of rider LR67
Race 2 MUSICA Trainer L Kiernan $50 late declaration of rider LR67

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Race 2 TWOGUNDAN – Bled both nostrils – 3 month ban
Race 5 ELLE DANSAIT – Barrier Jump out over 800m plus in front of stewards, Vet Certificate prior to next start.

Late Scratchings

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 – MIDNIGHT SURRENDER – D WHITMORE
Race 3 – MY OLDE GOLD – D GILL
Race 3 – TIGER ON THE LOOSE – C PYE
Race 4 – MUSICA – T BANNON