TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT TUESDAY 12/10/04

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr P COOPER (CHAIRMAN), Mr W. Birch, Mr W. Bethel, Mr R. Smith, Mr R. Mawhinney

WEATHER: FINE TRACK: - GOOD

RAIL: IN TRUE POSITION


LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As W. Cullen was indisposed, the following substitutions were permitted: Race 1, D. Green to ride KADINI; Race 2, W. Kenning to ride ROSES OF JESTER; Race 8, J. Stopps to ride SUAVE DRESSER.


RACE 1: QTIS 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 Metres – 6 Starters

O. Cairns (SEA ZULU) was advised that a warning had been placed on the barrier manners of their respective horses.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by P. Cullen, the rider of TAKE THE SHOT which finished second, against SEA ZULU (G. Kliese) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 200 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved and viewing the official video films, stewards dismissed the protest when they found that on several occasions after the 200 metres TAKE THE SHOT and SEA ZULU brushed as a result of both horses shifting ground and that at about the 50 metres SEA ZULU shifted out and bumped TAKE THE SHOT. However, in the opinion of the stewards had the interference not occurred TAKE THE SHOT would not have finished ahead of SEA ZULU.

On jumping TAKE THE SHOT (P. Cullen) was hampered when tightened for room between SEA ZULU (G. Kliese) and LORD JACOB (F. Edwards).

KOOYONG CROWN (D. Crossland) was slow to begin.

KADINI (D. Green) hung out throughout the event.



RACE 2: 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 Metres – 7 Starters

Due to the protest hearing in the previous event, the starting time for this race was put back 10mins.

G. Kliese (LA JUNIPER) reported that the filly lunged forward just prior to the gates opening.

QUEEN OF MY SONG (D. Green) began awkwardly.

SHENNA’S PRIDE (F. Edwards) and SHE MAKES ME BUSY (J. Dickinson) bumped on jumping.

Jockey W. Kenning (ROSES OF JESTER) was reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out, at least hands and heels, right to the finish (A.R. 137(b)).


RACE 3: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 Metres - 5 Starters

FRENCH WATERS (M. Elliott) began awkwardly and lost ground.

After straightening MR. DONATELLO (Apprentice R. McMahon) was inclined to hang in.

RACE 4: QRSE MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1400 Metres - 16 Starters

Trainer Mrs L. Manzelmann was fined $50 under L.R. 42(2) for failing to lodge an amended stable return for TUSCAN ILLUSION by the prescribed time.

Trainer W. Hetherington was fined $50 under L.R. 70(1) for failing to declare G. Kliese as the rider of MASTER SWORDSMAN by the prescribed time.

Trainer W. Hetherington was reprimanded for presenting LATAMER in the enclosure with other than its approved gear (L.R. 82).

J. P. Stanley reported that SANLUCAR blundered badly on leaving the barriers and then hung out until near the 800 metres.

LATAMER (J. Long) began awkwardly and on several occasions in the early stages had to be checked to avoid the heels of other runners.

Jockey P. Cullen reported that near the 700 metres NORTHERN COMMANDER shied away from the heels of WILL TO ENDURE (D. Green) and shifted out abruptly, and then from the 600 metres was unable to obtain clear running.

From the 400 metres until the 250 metres RICHIE RICH (A. Cox) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

Following the race it was noted that SIR ARCHIE had bled from both nostrils. Trainer Mr R. Rix was advised that SIR ARCHIE had been barred from competing in races for three months under A.R. 53A.

RACE 5: QTIS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 Metres - 10 Starters

At the start SEA COUNSEL (G. Kliese) shifted in and bumped REJECTED (Apprentice R. McMahon).

On jumping YUMALI (M. Carson) and DORIAN (D. Crossland) came together.

Trainer Mr J. Doherty was fined $50 under L.R. 42(2) for failing to lodge an amended stable return for EROTICA.

EPONA’S BONUS was a late withdrawal, at 8.15 a.m., by order of the stewards. Trainer O. Cairns provided veterinary certificate for EPONA’S BONUS.

Near the 1000 metres THE SEANSTER (F. Edwards) shifted in and crowded SON OF ZENA (A. Cox). F. Edwards was advised to exercise more care.

Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of EROTICA, was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for excessive use of the whip, in that he had struck his mount after the finish of the event.

RACE 6: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1630 Metres -_12 Starters

After the 800 metres COUNTY ROADS (G. Kliese) commenced to hang out and then failed to make the home turn and raced to the outside fence, where it dislodged G. Kliese. Trainer Mr R. Baker was informed that COUNTY ROADS would have to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards on two occasions before being permitted to race again.

In the early and middle stages WOODIDIERE (Apprentice R. McMahon) overraced.

RACE 7: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 Metres - 16 Starters

Due to a misunderstanding M. Elliott was declared as the rider of NUGUN and UNBRIDLED LOVE. Mr R. Baker, trainer of UNBRIDLED LOVE, was reprimanded under A.R. 175(k) for failing to obtain a firm commitment from Jockey M. Elliott that he would accept the engagement. D. Simmons was substituted as the rider of UNBRIDLED LOVE.

R. Mules was fined $50 under A.R. 85B for accepting engagements to ride JOE’S FURY and SAHARA SEA. W. Kenning was substituted as the rider of JOE’S FURY.

When M. Elliott became indisposed shortly prior to mounting NUGUN in the enclosure, J. Long was substituted as the rider of NUGUN. M. Elliott was unable to fulfil his further engagement and was informed that he must provide a medical certificate of fitness before being permitted to ride again.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when W. Kenning, the rider of JOE’S FURY which finished second, asked to view the official video films with a view to protesting against CATALINA CROSSING (M. Carson) being declared the winner. After W. Kenning and M. Carson had viewed the film W. Kenning decided not to lodge an objection.

Jockey W. Kenning (JOE’S FURY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 350 metres he permitted his mount to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of QUICKAZZ (D. Crossland), which had to be checked and lost its position. W. Kenning was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday, 16th October 2004, up to and including Tuesday 2nd November 2004 (5 NQ meetings).

Apprentice R. McMahon, the rider of YOUNG AUREOLE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of I’M REGAL (J. Felix), which had to be checked and lost its position. Apprentice McMahon was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday 17th October 2004, up to and including Saturday 23rd October 2004 (2 NQ meetings).

RACE 8: QRSE CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1000 Metres - 16 Starters

Jockey M. Carson was fined $50 under A.R. 85B for accepting engagements to ride LACRYMA BAY and HARRY THE WIZARD. M. Elliott was substituted as the rider of LACRYMA BAY. As M. Elliott became indisposed, D. Simmons was substituted as the rider of LACRYMA BAY.

After being placed in the barriers FROSTY STAR (J. Long) broke through, was quickly restrained, returned to the barriers and took its place in the field.

On jumping EXTERNAL STAR shifted in and hampered FROSTY STAR (J. Long).

Shortly after the start TIO RAMA (D. Green) shifted in and crowded LACRYMA BAY (D. Simmons) in onto SUAVE DRESSER (J. Stopps), which had to be eased. D. Green was advised to exercise more care.

Leaving the 900 metres RORY’S TYPHOON (P. Cullen) shifted in and crowded EXTERNAL FLAME (F. Edwards) in onto runners on its inside. P. Cullen was advised that in future he would be expected to give his fellow riders more racing room.

At the 150 metres FROSTY STAR (J. Long) had to be restrained to avoid the heels of EXTERNAL FLAME (F. Edwards), which was weakening.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED