QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR B. TURNER
Stewards - MR P. COOPER, MR W. BIRCH, MR R. MAWHINNEY, MR J. McINTOSH
Clerk of Scales - MR R. FIELDING
Judge - MR P. McLEOD
Veterinarian - MR B. POTTS
Swab attendants - MR P. COGLAN
Bookmakers Supervisor - MR J. MILLER


Race 1: Harvey World Travel Willows Class 6 Plate - 1200 metres
1st - PREMIUM DRY/DON SEQUALO (DH) 3rd - YA WAHEED 4th -
ORANGE SMASH

DON SEQUALO (W. Kenning) began awkwardly and overraced from approaching the 1000 metres until near the 650 metres where it was allowed to stride forward.

In the early stages PREMIUM DRY (D. Crossland) overraced.

Approaching the 250 metres ORANGE SMASH (J. P. Stanley), which had been held up for a run, shifted out to obtain clear running and bumped YA WAHEED (R. Mules).

Jockey W. Cullen was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for excessive use of the whip on WORTHY PRINCE over the final 100 metres.

A post-race veterinary examination of WORTHY PRINCE (W. Cullen) revealed that the gelding was lame in both front legs. Trainer Mr W. Pomfrett was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before WORTHY PRINCE is permitted to race again.

Race 2: QRSE Harvey World Travel Aitkenvale Class 4 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st - KING OF COMIC 2nd - MS HAVOC 3rd - EYE FOR AN EYE 4th -
MAGIC OWL

Trainer Mr R. Walsh was fined $50 under L. R. 70(1) for failing to declare Apprentice G. McKeon as the rider of KING OF COMIC by the prescribed time.

When M. Bennett, the declared rider for CHOSEN CALIBRE, failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time, due to transport difficulties, R. Mules was substituted.

HARRY THE WIZARD (Apprentice R. McMahon) jumped in at the start and brushed EYE FOR AN EYE (R. Barone).

In the early stages MAGIC OWL (J. P. Stanley) overraced and refused to settle until near the 800 metres.

Rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight KING OF COMIC (Apprentice G. McKeon) laid out.

Race 3: Harvey World Travel Castletown QTIS Class 3 Handicap - 1630 metres
1st - LINK HOGTHROB 2nd - GIVE AND TELL 3rd - BLEIGHSBOY 4th - VALIANT LAD

VALIANT LAD (R. Barone) was slow to begin and in the early part of the straight had a tendency to lay in.

Approaching the 1000 metres VALIANT LAD (R. Barone) began to overrace, became awkward on the heels of BLEIGHSBOY (G. Kliese) and was steadied.

Rounding the home turn KILLAIN (P. Cullen) hung out, then in the straight continued to shift ground and approaching the 200 metres bumped with VALIANT LAD (R. Barone).

Race 4: www.cludenpark.com.au Maiden Plate - 1300 metres
1st - RICHIE RICH 2nd - BLUE RACER 3rd - GOLD MOVER 4th - SHOCKFORCE

At the start GAMBLING GIRL (J. Stopps) shifted in and bumped RICHIE RICH (A. Cox).

JAILBURST (P. Cullen) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start GOLD MOVER (R. Ryan) raced ungenerously for a short distance and became unbalanced. Trainer Ms J. Ryan was advised that a warning had been placed on the horse’s racing manners.

Approaching the 950 metres RICHIE RICH (A. Cox), which was overracing, became awkward on the heels of BLUE RACER (Apprentice G. McKeon) and was steadied.

In the middle stages GAMBLING GIRL (J. Stopps) hung in and then in the straight whilst racing ungenerously hung out and proved difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination of GAMBLING GIRL did not reveal any abnormalities.

In the early part of the straight JAILBURST (P. Cullen) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.
Race 5: QRSE The Travel Professionals Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - QUESTWIN 2nd - CAREFUL LOVE 3rd - PALARCHI 4th - RAISE ‘N’ WYN

On jumping QUESTWIN (A. Best) shifted out and bumped SINOWIN (Apprentice R. McMahon).

At about the 1200 metres SINOWIN (Apprentice R. McMahon) commenced to overrace and when steadied got head up, became unbalanced on the heels of BORZOV (M. Bennett) and had to be shifted out.

PALARCHI (J. P. Stanley) began to hang out from the 600 metres and continued to do so in the straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage in riding his mount out. Trainer E. Sewell was advised that a warning had been placed on the racing manners of the gelding.

Approaching the 500 metres CAREFUL LOVE (D. Lloyd) became momentarily awkard on the heels of QUESTWIN (A. Best) and was steadied.

Shortly after the 200 metres QUESTWIN (A. Best) was held up and was unable to gain clear running until the final stages.

At the winning post BORZOV (M. Bennett) was crowded for room between RAISE ‘N’ WYN (P. Cullen) and QUESTWIN (A. Best).

After the race it was noted that QUESTWIN (A. Best) had dislodged its off hind plate.

Mr M. Adornetto, the trainer of BORZOV, approached stewards in connection with the tactics employed by Jockey M. Bennett, as he had instructed him to lead. When questioned, M. Bennett stated that after beginning well, he then positioned himself to the outside of the leader, PALARCHI (J. P. Stanley), which had given him the impression that it was going to lead, and lead easily. He said that he therefore restrained his mount and sat outside the leader, to give his mount every possible chance. M. Bennett added that when asked for an effort shortly after approaching the 600 metres, BORZOV sprinted and after straightening for home he was of the opinion that he had a winning chance. However, over the concluding stages, though BORZOV began to tire, he was of the opinion that the gelding was given every possible chance. Mr Adornetto accepted Jockey Bennett’s explanation, and no further action was taken.

Race 6: Magic Millions Tour Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
1st - JOINTURE 2nd - MISTER CRAB 3rd - JONQUILS 4th - CLASSIC PASTIME

Trainer Mr D. Crouch was fined $200 under L. R. 70(1) for failing to declare Apprentice G. McKeon as the rider of MISTER CRAB by the prescribed time.

Stewards questioned trainer Mr D. Brennan regarding a bar that had been placed on BLANKET SHOW following its performance at Townsville on 30th October 2003. Mr Brennan informed stewards that the filly had performed to the satisfaction of stewards at Innisfail in an official trial and in his opinion had been passed as fit to start. Acting on this assurance, stewards permitted BLANKET SHOW to take its place in the field. However, they advised Mr Brennan that they intended to make further inquiries to verify his statement.

After arriving behind the barriers BLANKET SHOW (G. Cullen) was kicked by another runner. The filly was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

Whilst parading behind the barriers JONQUILS (W. Kenning) reared and escaped from its handlers. The filly was quickly restrained, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Subsequently trainer Ms J. Bell was advised that JONQUILS must perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in an official trial before being permitted to race again.

BLANKET SHOW (G. Cullen) and MISTER CRAB (Apprentice G. McKeon) came together at the start.

On jumping MY BOY TED (J. P. Stanley) shifted out and DANCING TOWER (J. Felix) shifted in, resulting in general tightening to CLASSIC PASTIME (A. Best) and JONQUILS (W. Kenning).

PRESTO PRESTO (F. Edwards) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start THE RED HAT (Apprentice R. McMahon) shifted in abruptly, was quickly restrained by its rider and straightened.

Rounding the first turn BLANKET SHOW (G. Cullen) hung out, and again approaching the home turn hung out and bumped LET THE LADY FLY (G. Kliese). Trainer Mr D. Brennan was advised that BLANKET SHOW must perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in two trials before being permitted to race again.

Leaving the 400 metres CLASSIC PASTIME (A. Best) shifted out and made contact with DANCING TOWER (J. Felix), which in turn shifted out and hampered PRESTO PRESTO (F. Edwards).

Race 7: Magic Millions Premier Sale Class 1 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - UNBRIDLED’S HOPE 2nd - STAR REVUNDO 3rd - ZIRCONS 4th - JOE’S FURY

STAR REVUNDO was examined pre-race and passed fit to start.

After riding in an earlier race Jockey R. Mules became indisposed. Apprentice G. McKeon was substituted as the rider of RIVER LADY. Jockey R Mules was advised that he must obtain a medical certificate of fitness before riding again.

After being placed in the barriers MOVE EASY reared, dislodging its rider J. Stopps, who sustained an injury to his right leg and was unable to fulfil his engagement. In the incident RIVER LADY, who was in the adjoining stall, was kicked and sustained an injury to the near hind leg, was examined by the veterinary surgeon, who said that the horse was unfit to start. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of MOVE EASY and RIVER LADY at 4.06 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on MOVE EASY and RIVER LADY be refunded in full and that all bets made with bookmakers prior to the withdrawal of those horses be paid less the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of successful tickets: win 6¢, place 7¢. Subsequently trainer Mr B. Butler was advised that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again. Trainer Mr R. Cussons was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be provided before RIVER LADY will be permitted to race again.

On jumping UNBRIDLED’S HOPE (D. Crossland) shifted out abruptly and bumped MISS A STEP (M. Bennett).

Near the 900 metres AUTOBIOGRAPHY (P. Cullen) improved up onto the heels of MISS A STEP (M. Bennett) and had to be eased.

Race 8: Harvey World Travel Class 2 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st - WITLACE 2nd - CHIEF EAGLE EYED 3rd - SHE’S VICTORIOUS 4th - IDALIA

Trainer Mr R. Rix was informed that trainer Mr B. Laming was fined $50 under L. R. 70(1) for failing to declare M. Bennett as the rider of WITLACE by the prescribed time. Mr Rix was instructed to contact Mr Laming and inform him that he must forward a letter of authority to the NQRA listing the horses he had under the care of Mr Rix and for what periods.

On jumping JAKEO (G. Cullen) shifted out and bumped OBI WAN (J. Stopps), became unbalanced and lost ground.

Approaching the 1000 metres INDIGESTION (P. Cullen) became awkward on the heels of OBI WAN (J. Stopps) and when steadied became unbalanced and shifted out.

Rounding the home turn IDALIA (G. Kliese) brushed INDIGESTION (P. Cullen). Shortly after this incident CHIEF EAGLE EYED (J. P. Stanley), which was improving to the inside of IDALIA, rolled out and bumped IDALIA, which was taken out onto INDIGESTION, which became unbalanced, shifted out and hampered OBI WAN (J. Stopps).
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB -
TUESDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY 2005

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - Race 1: W. Cullen (WORTHY PRINCE), excessive use of the
whip (A.R. 137A)).
Fines - Race 2: Trainer Mr R. Walsh $50: fail to declare rider for King Of Comic by
prescribed time (L.R. 70(1)).
Race 6: Trainer Mr D. Crouch $200: fail to declare rider for MISTER CRAB by the prescribed time.
Race 8: Trainer B. Laming $50: fail to declare rider for WITLACE by the
Prescribed time.


Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - Nil.
Absent jockeys -


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates - MOVE EASY, RIVER LADY
Warnings on horses - Race 4, GOLD MOVER – racing manners
Race 5, PALARCHI – racing manners.
Requirement for retrial RACE 6, BLANKET SHOW –to trial twice.
JONQUILS to trial.
barrier certificates - Nil

Plating issues - Nil.

Protests
NIL

Summary of rider changes

RACE 2 CHOSEN CALIBRE R. Mules replaced M. Bennett (transport delays)

RACE 7 RIVER LADY Apprentice G. McKeon replaced R. Mules (indisposed)

Late scratchings

RACE 7: MOVE EASY and RIVER LADY.




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