QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – Friday, 12 November 2004

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - Out 3 metres from 1630 metres to 1000 metres, then out 4 metres
from 1000 metres to winning post.



OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr W. BIRCH
Stewards - Mr P. COOPER, Mr W. BETHEL, Mr J. McINTOSH, Mr R. SMITH, Ms M. STEHBENS
Clerk of Scales - Mr J. MILLER
Judge - Mr P. McLEOD
Veterinarian - Mr B. POTTS
Swab attendants - Mr P. COGLAN
Bookmakers Supervisor - Mr R. COOPER

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Race 4, Class 3 Handicap 1400 metres, Townsville, 21st September 2004:

Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the reason for A. Molino being dislodged from PICK ANOTHER and D. Whitmore being dislodged from BRAVEST OF ALL. D. Whitmore gave his evidence by speakerphone. After taking evidence from the parties involved it was established that at about the 500 metres PICK ANOTHER (A. Molino) improved up onto the heels of STARDINI (I. Toward), clipped that horse’s heels and blundered, dislodging A. Molino. As a result of this incident BRAVEST OF ALL (D. Whitmore), which was following PICK ANOTHER, fell over the fallen horse and dislodged its rider. The circumstances were noted.

Race 1, Home Hill, 2nd November 2004:

Stewards today conducted an inquiry into interference that occurred leaving the 1000 metres. Jockey M. Young, the rider of ZIRCONS, was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in, resulting in MATRIX (F. Edwards) being taken in onto SANLUCAR (G. Cullen), which had to be steadied. Shortly after this incident BORDERLINE BLUE (I. Toward) shifted out slightly, resulting in further tightening to SANLUCAR, which had to be checked in consequence.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As M. Bennett was indisposed, the following substitutions were permitted: Race 3, D. Craven to ride INDIGESTION; Race 6, I. Toward to ride SANLUCAR.

Race 1: - Big Yummy QTIS 3-Year-Old Maiden Handicap - Distance - 1000m.
1st - DANCING NIGHT 2nd - JONQUILS 3rd - YUMIKO 4th - SHE CAN CHA CHA.

As R. Mules, the declared rider for CANNY DODGE, was late arriving on course, D. Craven was substituted.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to permit D. Philpot, the rider of SHE CAN CHA CHA which finished fourth, to view the video film with a view to lodging an objection against YUMIKO (J. Stopps) being declared third. After viewing the official films Jockey Philpot decided not to lodge a protest.

CANNY DODGE (D. Craven) was slow to begin.

At the start DECANT (P. Cullen) shifted out away from SHE CAN CHA CHA (D. Philpot) and crowded AULD FRIEND (D. Armstrong) onto SHARED EQUITY (Apprentice R. McMahon).

Shortly after the start STRUTTER’S BALL (F. Edwards) had to be checked off the heels of AULD FRIEND (F. Edwards), which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

Approaching the 700 metres DECANT (P. Cullen) shifted in and made contact with SHE CAN CHA CHA (D. Philpot), which in turn shifted in and bumped JONQUILS (W. Kenning).

Near the 700 metres the saddle on YUMIKO (J. Stopps) shifted forward placing its rider at a disadvantage.

Leaving the 600 metres LADY CLANG (J. P. Stanley) improved up onto the heels of YUMIKO (J. Stopps), and had to be steadied.

At the 500 metres YUMIKO (J. Stopps) had to be steadied off the heels of LET’S TWIST AGAIN (N. Day).

Throughout the event AULD FRIEND (D. Armstrong) hung out, obliging SHARED EQUITY (Apprentice R. McMahon) to race wider on the track.

In the straight YUMIKO (J. Stopps) was held up and unable to obtain clear running until after the 200 metres.

N. Williams trainer of STRUTTER’S BALL which hung out in the straight resulting in rider F Edwards being unable to test his mount, was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding in relation to it’s racing manners

Approaching the winning post YUMIKO (J. Stopps) and SHE CAN CHA CHA (D. Philpot) made contact.

A post-race veterinary examination of AULD FRIEND (D. Armstrong) revealed that the gelding had sustained a chipped off front knee. Trainer Mr N. Crawley was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before AULD FRIEND will be permitted to race again.

Race 2: - Shorty Walker QTIS 3-Year-Old Maiden Handicap - Distance - 1000m.
1st - DEAR JILLY 2nd - EMMBOWEN 3rd - KRUPNIK 4th - FUJI MAGIC

On jumping NORTHERN COMMANDER (D. Craven) shifted in, taking SIR DEMON (J. Felix) in onto EMMBOWEN (J. Stopps), which in turn shifted in and tightened FUJI MAGIC (A. Cox), which had to be steadied.

LADY LATAR (J. P. Stanley) raced wide throughout.

In the straight LET’S MAMBO (D. Crossland) hung in when placed under pressure.

On returning to the enclosure it was noted that KRUPNIK (M. Elliott) had lost its off fore plate during running.

Jockey J. Felix reported that SIR DEMON raced greenly throughout. Trainer Mr B. Anderson was advised that a warning had been placed on the colt’s racing manners.

Race 3: - Col Barlow Class 2 Handicap - Distance - 1000m.
1st - MANITO 2nd - SLICK SCORE 3rd - ARON BAY 4th - SIR BANNER

ARON BAY (N. Day) shifted in at the start and bumped FLYING BEAUTY (F. Edwards), which in turn shifted in, taking GOLDEN CARD (D. Philpot) in onto SLICK SCORE (W. Kenning).

N. Day (ARON BAY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 650 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of SIR BANNER (G. Kliese), which was taken in across the running of RUPTURED (App. R. McMahon), which shifted in resulting in tightening to INDIGESTION (D. Craven), which had to be checked. N. Day was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday, 13th November 2004, up to and including 23rd November 2004 (3 NQ meetings).

An inquiry will be opened into the reasons for RUPTURED (R McMahon) and INDIGESTION (D Craven) meeting with interference near the 600 metres.

A post-race veterinary examination of CHANGE GEARS (S. Simon) revealed that the gelding had sustained fractured near fore carpal bones. Trainer Mr D. Paradise was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before CHANGE GEARS will be permitted to race again.

Race 4: - QRSE Alma Ada Class 3 Handicap - Distance - 1400m.
1st - FINAL 2nd - ZEDAFFAIRS 3rd - SISTER CATHERINE 4th - SPIRITUAL SONG

On jumping SOBER SECRETARIAT (D. Philpot) and REJECTED (R. Mules) brushed.

In the early stages SEFOKEELA (S. Simon) raced ungenerously.

REJECTED (R. Mules) over raced in the early and middle stages of the event.

An inquiry will be opened into the reasons AL MONDE (F Edwards) having to be checked near the 800 metres.

Trainer Mr T. Huston reported that SEFOKEELA (S. Simon) had lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 5: - Alf McLeod Handicap - Distance - 1300m.
1st - UNDENIED 2nd - OVERSEAS 3rd - MAGLI 4th - BRASSY JIM

UNDENIED (D. Crossland) shifted in at the start and brushed DARTBROOK KING.

Race 6: - QRSE Judge Brothers Big Maiden Handicap - Distance - 1300m.
1st - GUTS 2nd - NATHAN’S COMMAND 3rd - CITY OF SMILES 4th - LOOKALANI

At the start NATHAN’S COMMAND (S. Simon) was tightened for room between CITY OF SMILES (G. Kliese) and BRINY WAG (D. Craven), both of which shifted ground.

An inquiry will be opened into the reason for LOOKALANI (F Edwards) having to be checked near the 1100 metres.

An inquiry will be opened into the reasons for KINGS CORONATION having to be checked near the 600 metres.

Approaching the 450 metres MAJESTIC NATIVE improved up onto the heels of BRINY WAG (D. Craven), and shifted out making heavy contact with GUTS (D. Crossland).

Near the 350 metres BRINY WAG (D Craven) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NATHAN’S COMMAND (S Simon) which shifted in slightly. In doing so BRINY WAG (D Craven) shifted out resulting in EMERALD THEATRE (P Cullen) having to be steadied when taken out onto the hindquarters of MAJESTIC NATIVE (J Stopps).

Near the 50 metres F. Edwards, the rider of LOOKALANI, accidentally dropped his whip.

Race 7: - Barry Molloy Memorial Class 6 Handicap - Distance - 1200m.
1st - WELL INFORMED 2nd - PREMIUM DRY 3rd - FRISKY ROSE 4th - EXTERNAL FLAME

After being placed in the barriers SANTA WEARS RED (F. Edwards) became fractious and reared.

D. Craven (MS HAVOC) was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the finish line.

Mr D. Wakeford, trainer of MS HAVOC (D. Craven), pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under A.R. 175(q), in that following the running of the race he verbally abused Jockey D. Craven in the vicinity of the mounting enclosure. Mr Wakeford was fined the sum of $200.

Race 8: - John Abel Class 1 Handicap - Distance - 1200m.
1st - VAMOOSE 2nd - LUBERON 3rd - MULLION/BE IMPRESSIVE (D/H)

KEEP A DREAM (R. Mules) was slow to begin.

On jumping PAPARAZZI JACK (D. Craven) and MYSTERY NOTE (N. Day) made contact.

An inquiry will be opened into the reasons for DESERT TRIUMPH (J. P. Stanley) having to be checked near the 400 metres.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB - FRIDAY 12.11.04

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - M. Young (ZIRCONS), Race 1 Home Hill 2/11/04
Severely reprimanded.
Fines - Trainer D. Wakeford fined $200, race 7 (A.R. 175(q).
Suspensions - N. Day, careless riding, race 3, from 13/11/04 to 23/11/04
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - Nil.
Absent jockeys - Nil


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates - Race 1, AULD FRIEND; Race 3 CHANGE GEARS.
Warnings on horses - Nil.
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.

Protests
NIL

Summary of rider changes

RACE 1 CANNY DODGE D. CRAVEN replaced R. MULES (Late
arriving on course.
RACE 3 INDIGESTION D. CRAVEN replaced M. BENNETT
(Indisposed)
RACE 6 SANLUCAR I. TOWARD replaced M. BENNETT
(Indisposed)


Late scratchings
Nil.



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