QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 16TH JULY 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 6 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO 400 METRES AND
5 METRES FROM 400 METRES TO POST

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR P. COOPER
Stewards - MR C. REIBELT, MR W. BETHEL, MR R. SMITH, MR R. MAWHINNEY
Clerk of Scales - MR R. FIELDING
Judge - MR P. McLEOD
Veterinarian - MR B. POTTS
Swab attendants - MR P. COGLAN
Bookmakers Supervisor - MR J. MILLER, MR A. PATON


LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As G. Kliese was indisposed, the following substitutions were made: Race 1, D. Lloyd to ride FELLINO; Race 2, D. Crossland to ride BRIGHTAZZ; Race 3, D. Lloyd to ride REAL ASSET; Race 5, J. Stopps to ride GOLD TRUCE; Race 6, J. Stopps to ride SETO STAR; Race 7, J. Stopps to ride BABINDA BELLE.

Race 4: D. Crossland was substituted for A. Cox (dual engagement) as the rider of CORPORATE EDGE.

Race 1: Pat Molloy Jewellers Class 5 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st - FRISKY ROSE 2nd - FELLINO 3rd - SPRITELY NED 4th - SUSSEX

Trainer Mr G. Dickson was questioned regarding the gear with which he presented EXTENSION (F. Edwards) for today’s event. Mr Dickson was advised that further inquiries would be made.

At the start DANISH HEIR (I. Toward) was badly hampered by TRICKY DICKY (S. Watkin), which was taken in by EXTENSION (F. Edwards), which began awkwardly and shifted in.

Rounding the turn near the 700 metres DANISH HEIR (I. Toward) was inclined to hang out.

SET FOR STARDOM (M. Elliott) was caught wide throughout the event.

Race 2: MIX 106.3 Maiden Plate - 1000 metres
1st - MISS KINGARYN 2nd - FUN SHERIFF 3rd - VICTORY BEAU 4th - PROMISING PRINCESS

When the start was effected DRINKING WHISKY (S. Watkin) stood flat-footed and lost ground.

BRIGHTAZZ (D. Crossland) and A’SQUADRO (J. Long) came together at the start.

Approaching the 850 metres VICTORY BEAU (I. Toward) baulked at the heels of COOL ALLEY (D. Evans) and became awkward.

At the entrance to the straight PROMISING PRINCESS (M. Elliott) became unbalanced and over-reacted to being corrected.

At about the 100 metres J. Long, the rider of A’SQUADRO, accidentally dropped his whip.

When questioned Mr Sharp, representing trainer Mr R. Bradshaw, was unable to offer any explanation for the apparent improved performance of MISS KINGARYN, which was having its first start following a spell.

Race 3: Ladies In League Class 4 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - SHIVER OF GOLD 2nd - EMMABEE 3rd - CORPORATE EDGE 4th – REAL ASSET

Jockey A. Cox was questioned as to the reason he accepted the engagements on both CORPORATE EDGE and THE SWEDISH CHEF. Stewards noted that there were mitigating circumstances, nevertheless A. Cox was reprimanded under A. R. 175(k) for accepting dual engagements and advised that a similar breach of the Rule may result in more severe action being taken. D. Crossland was substituted as the rider of CORPORATE EDGE.

During its preliminary FLUFFIES REEF kicked out and contacted jockey D. Evans. Jockey Evans was examined by the on-course ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil its engagement. FLUFFIES REEF was then reluctant to go to the barriers. Trainer Mr D. Crouch was advised that a warning had been placed on the horse’s behaviour and that a similar performance may result in more severe action being taken. A post-race veterinary examination of FLUFFIES REEF revealed that the horse was lame in the off hind leg. Stewards ordered that an analytical sample be taken from FLUFFIES REEF.

After being placed in the barriers THE SWEDISH CHEF (A. Cox) broke through, was quickly restrained, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

On jumping STEEL ‘N’ VET (I. Toward) made contact with SNIPONAIR (S. Watkin).

At the start SHIVER OF GOLD (J. P. Stanley) shifted in and bumped ELASTICITY (Apprentice C. Pay).

In the early stages ELASTICITY (Apprentice C. Pay) refused to settle.

At about the 1000 metres REAL ASSET (D. Lloyd) raced up onto the heels of ELASTICITY (Apprentice C. Pay) and got its head up.

Jockey M. Elliott reported that in the straight OUR UNISON was inclined to lay in.

Race 4: Yalumba Fine Wines of Australia Class 2 Handicap (1st Division) - 1630 metres
1st - SIR PHOENIX 2nd - KINGS CORONATION 3rd - LAMISTER 4th - DUNWOODYS

At the entrance to the straight DUNWOODYS (P. Cullen) shifted ground on several occasions.

Race 5: WIN Local News Class 2 Handicap (2nd Division) - 1630 metres
1st - TATANKA 2nd - NORTH FIELD 3rd - JAKEO 4th - GOLD TRUCE

As the start was effected FORGOT (P. Cullen) reared badly and lost considerable ground.

In the early stages SUCROSE (A. Cox) raced greenly and got its head up.

In the early and middle stages TATANKA (M. Elliott) overraced.

At the 200 metres FLYING WOODPECKER (Apprentice C. Pay) shifted in under pressure and badly inconvenienced FORGOT (P. Cullen). SANLUCAR (D. Evans), which was following, was shifted out to avoid the heels of FORGOT and in doing so hampered WILL TO ENDURE (D. Crossland). Apprentice Pay was admonished and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten sooner than he had on this occasion. D. Evans was advised to exercise more care.

When asked about the disappointing performance of WILL TO ENDURE Jockey D. Crossland explained that as the gates opened the gelding reared and lost ground. He said that in the middle stages he was reluctant to take the horse wider on the track and that in the straight WILL TO ENDURE, which was hanging in, had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Race 6: Jupiters Winter Cup - 2100 metres
1st - SETO STAR 2nd - TARRASCH 3rd - LINDY’S GROOM 4th - SUNACLANG

When questioned Jockey D. Crossland could offer no tangible reason for the disappointing performance of LAZZAZ.

In the early and middle stages TARRASCH (M. Elliott) and REVOLVE AROUND HIM (D. Lloyd) overraced.

Approaching the 100 metres MAGRITTE (D. Evans) was disappointed for clear running and had to be steadied away from the heels of QUESTWIN (I. Toward).

After riding TARRASCH in this race Jockey M. Elliott became indisposed and was unable to fulfil his further engagement.

Race 7: Townsville Veterinary Clinic Dollars QTIS 3-Year-Old Class 6 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - RIVER HUNTER 2nd - QUICKAZZ 3rd - BRASS CUTTER 4th - BABINDA BELLE

A. Cox was substituted for M. Elliott as the rider of MOLLYBEGOOD.

Rounding the turn near the 900 metres RESOUNDING VICTORY (P. Cullen) was inclined to lay in.

Near the 50 metres BABINDA BELLE (J. Stopps) initially shifted in slightlyand when corrected shifted out abruptly and hampered RESOUNDING VICTORY (P. Cullen). J. Stopps was reminded of his obligation to take care of his fellow riders.

ALL WINNERS AND FLUFFIES REEF WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB -
SATURDAY, 16th JULY 2005

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - A. Cox reprimanded for accepting dual engagement (A.R. 175(k)).
RACE 5: App. C. Pay admonished
Fines -
Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - Nil.
Absent jockeys - G. Kliese (Indisposed).

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners and FLUFFIES REEF (Race 3)
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates -
Warnings on horses - RACE 3: FLUFFIES REEF
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates -
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.

Protests
NIL

Summary of rider changes

RACE 1: FELLINO D. Lloyd replaced G. Kliese (Indisposed)
RACE 2: BRIGHTAZZ D. Crossland replaced G. Kliese
RACE 3: CORPORATE EDGE D. Crossland replaced A. Cox (dual engagement) REAL ASSET D. Lloyd replaced G. Kliese
RACE 5: GOLD TRUCE J. Stopps replaced G. Kliese
RACE 6: SETO STAR J. Stopps replaced G. Kliese
RACE 7: BABINDA BELLE J. Stopps replaced G. Kliese
MOLLYBEGOOD A. Cox replaced M. Elliott (indisposed).

Late scratchings
Nil.



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