TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT THURSDAY 20/05/04


STEWARDS PANEL: Mr W. BIRCH (CHAIRMAN), Mr R. Smith, Mr W. Bethel, Mr C. Bird, M. Stehbens (Cadet)

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: - GOOD
RAIL: OUT 4 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO 400 METRES


LATE RIDING CHANGES
As N. Day was unable to fulfil his engagements due to transport difficulties, the following substitutions were permitted: Race 2, EMMBOWEN, K. Mahoney; Race 6, VOSTOK, M. Bennett; Race 7, QUESTWIN, D. Evans.

RACE 1: N.Q. TOYOTA COWBOYS MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1300 Metres - 6 Starters
Jockey M. Bennett, the declared rider for LET’S GO FRISKCO, who was indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagements at the Ipswich Turf Club meeting on 19th May 2004, pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.175(p) in that he disobeyed a direction by the stewards to provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again. Jockey Bennett was fined $200. He was examined by the Club’s Ambulance Officer and permitted to take his mounts.

On jumping LET’S GO FRISKCO (M. Bennett) and CHECOTAH (K. Mahoney) brushed.

RACE 2: ANDERSON FIBRE OPTIC CABLE QTIS 2-Y-O CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres – 9 Starters
After arriving behind the barriers it was noted that MAIZKAY’S LAD (P. Cullen) had blood in its mouth. The colt was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

On jumping RIVER HUNTER (App. K. Penrose) and SPEEDY AFFAIR bumped.

Approaching the 1000 metres SIN KAI LOO (A. Molino) was checked when tightened for room by EMMBOWEN (K. Mahoney), which shifted in abruptly away from KINASHASA (J. P. Stanley) despite the efforts of its rider.

RACE 3: ANDERSON FIBRE OPTIC ENCLOSURE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1960 Metres – =10 Starters
CLASSY PRINCE (F. Edwards) was slow to begin.

In the early and middle stages LAMBTON QUAY (D. Crossland) overraced.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion REAL ASSET (I. Toward) commenced to overrace when momentarily tightened by LAMBTON QUAY (D. Crossland). D. Crossland rider of LAMBTON QUAY was reminded of his obligation to ensure that he is fully clear before shifting ground.

Near the 1000 metres AUTOBIOGRAPHY (App. P. Hammersley) shifted in and made contact with FINAL COUNTY (App. L. Buckingham), as a result of this contact AUTOBIOGRAPHY became unbalanced and shifted out, bumping STARSHAPER (J. P. Stanley).

STARSHAPER (J. P. Stanley) was obliged to race wide throughout the event.


RACE 4: VOLKTEK SWITCH & MEDIA CONVERTER CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1000 Metres – 8 Starters
FLYING BEAUTY (J. P. Stanley) began awkwardly and lost ground.

SHE’S GOT STING (F. Edwards) shifted out at the start and made contact with BENDETA.

On several occasions between the 300 metres and the 200 metres BENDETA (M. Bennett) shifted out and made contact with PHARIS (P. Cullen).

UNACCEPTABLE (M. Elliott) made the home turn very wide.

WINTER SAFARI (App. L. Attard) raced wide throughout.

RACE 5: QRSE ANDERSON CORPORATION HANDICAP – 1000 Metres – 9 Starters
BICARB (F. Edwards) began awkwardly.

JIMBEEKRAK (K. Mahoney) hung out from the 600 metres.

Leaving the 400 metres BICARB (F. Edwards) shifted out across the heels of RECORD TIME and had to be steadied.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of RECORD TIME., Jockey D Evans was unable to offer any explanation other than to explain that the Gedling had never travelled comfortably throughout the event and in his opinion, may not have handled the Townsville circuit.

A post-race veterinary examination of SHODAMA (App. L. Abbott) revealed that the gelding had sustained lacerations to the near hind leg.

RACE 6: NOYES FIBRE OPTIC TEST EQUIPMENT CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 10 Starters
Leaving the 500 metres SILVER NATIVE (App. L. Attard) had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of JAZZY LANDING (P. Cullen). As a result ENDIUS, which was following, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SILVER NATIVE. A post-race veterinary examination of SILVER NATIVE revealed that the gelding had sustained a slight injury to the tendon of the right hind leg.

P. Cullen, the rider of JAZZY LANDING, reported that the mare had raced ungenerously throughout. A veterinary examination revealed that the mare was showing a slow post-race recovery.

RACE 7: ANDERSON FIBRE OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLY CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 15 Starters
Near the 1400 metres BETHEL (W. Kenning) had to be steadied when tightened for room by ANNA DE JULES (F. Edwards), which shifted in when not quite clear. F. Edwards rider of ANNA DE JULES was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

D. Green, the rider of WOBBO TOBY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that leaving the 1200 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BETHEL (W. Kenning), which had to be checked and lost its position in the field. D. Green was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday, 23rd May 2004, up to and including Thursday 3rd June 2004, a period covering 3 NQ meetings.

On several occasions leaving the 350 metres STAGE KING (App. P. Hammersley) shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so made contact with EXPRESSO BAY (P. Cullen).

Near the 200 metres EXPRESSO BAY (P. Cullen) had to be steadied when momentarily tightened by ANNA DE JULES (F. Edwards.)

When questioned regarding the improved performance of PALARCHI (App. L. Abbott), trainer Mr E. Sewell explained that the gelding was able to obtain a comfortable lead in today’s event and ensure that the pace was genuine, this was in contrast to its most recent starts when PALARCHI had not been able to sprint when the pace quickened over the latter stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of NADZAB DRIVE which was retired from the event revealed that the gelding had bowed its off hind tendon.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED