RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB– SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY, 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – FIRM (2)
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards- D. Macklyn
Clerk of Scales- M Simpson
Judge –G Barnes
Veterinarian – K Aguis
Swab Collection Official- L Smyth
Starter- L Wareham/ J. Devine

Race 1: Phillip Casey 2016 Banana Shire Mayoral Candidate Maiden Plate - 1075 metres

FRANKY COLD MEDINA- Slow to begin. Near 300 metres, tightened and checked severely.

MISS OLIMAC- Made contact with another runner at the start and lost some ground. Laid in despite the efforts of rider near the 800 metres and inconvenienced another runner.

WEEKEND SAVIOR- Made contact with another runner at the start. When another runner laid in near the 800 metres, had to be checked and shifted wide on the track.

CASINO PUSSY- Dislodged the rider when the filly was fractious on being loaded. Horse and rider were cleared to take place in the field. Slow to begin.

ITTY GITTY- Wide without cover throughout.

HAYYLER’S MOUNTAIN- Near the 300m, shifted in abruptly under pressure, at which time the rider responded and corrected. Warning would be placed on the gelding.

LILLIAN ELIZA- Near the 300 metres, when another runner shifted in abruptly, was taken in and lost some ground.

Race 2: Cr Neville Ferrier 2016 Banana Shire Mayoral Candidate- 1075 metres

JUST DO SOMETHING- Tightened on jumping when runners either side shifted ground.

SPOOKY MOO- Raced wide without cover throughout.

SPEEDREADER- Raced wide with cover throughout.

Race 3: Ron Carige Mayor Banana Shire Open Handicap- 1200 metres

SCHOORWIN- Jumped in the air at the start and lost some ground.

STAGE EXIT- Rider reprimanded for use of the whip on more than 5 occasions. When another runner made contact with its hindquarters, shifted inwards. Rider advised to use greater effort to relieve pressure from other runners.

JAM TIN- Returned to enclosure lame in the off foreleg. A veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to its next race start.

ME FAST TOO- Near 250 metres, hung out and made contact with the hindquarters of STAGE EXIT, tightened and lost ground.

GARDER LA FOI- Near 250 metres, severely hampered and checked from the heels of another runner.

COVERT CHARMOUR- Hampered when another runner was checked and shifted out.

Race 4: Ken O’Dowd Federal Member for Flynn Class B Handicap - 1400 metres

SAMMY SPARROW- Began awkwardly. Near 1000 metres, eased when another runner shifted in.

ONEMORENOBLEDANCER- Near 1000 metres, shifted in when not quite clear of another runner.

CURLEW- Near 900 metres, eased when SOUL SERENADE rolled in marginally.

Race 5: Jeff Seeney Member for Callide BM50 Handicap- 800 metres

WORTH THE TIME- Slow to begin.

MIDDLEMOUNT MURPHY- Made significant contact with another runner on jumping and lost ground.

THREE PYRAMIDS- Made significant contact with another runner on jumping.

DE MESTRE- Near the 200 metres, jumped and become awkward for a number of strides.

ZALATED- Trainer reported he would make gear changes following what he considered a disappointing performance. He was of the opinion the gelding may have resented the tongue tie.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – THANGOOL, 23rd JANUARAY, 2016

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions –
Fines-
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed- Post-Race- All Winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates – Race 3 JAM TIN- Lame in off foreleg- Vet certificate required prior to next start.
Warnings on horses- Race 1 HAYYLER’S MOUNTAIN- Racing manners
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
Falls -
Plating issues -

Rider changes


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