QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 10TH AUGUST 2006

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD

RAIL - OUT 3 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO 400 METRES

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR P. COOPER
Stewards – MR W.BETHEL, MR R. SMITH, MR M. RIELLY, MR L. COLLINS
Clerk of Scales - Mr R. FIELDING
Judge - MR P. McLEOD
Veterinarian – DR B. POTT
Swab attendant – MR P. COGLAN
Bookmakers Supervisor - MR A. PATON

Race 1: XXXX Gold Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Handicap - 1000m
1st – KING CASH 2nd – YOU’RE SO DANE 3rd – AULD FRIEND 4th – CORPORATE CUP

When J. Stopps, the declared rider for TWO DOGS, was late arriving on course, F. Edwards was substituted. The explanation tendered by J. Stopps was accepted.

DAYJUR VALLEY (N. Day) and QUIET ONE (S. Watkin) came together at the start.

At about the 800 metres KING CASH (Apprentice R. Plumb) shifted in and momentarily inconvenienced SAFARI KING (L. Morrison). Apprentice Plumb was advised to take more care.

Jockey P. Cullen reported that CORPORATE CUP raced ungenerously at about the 650 metres.

Race 2: Yalumba Wines Maiden Handicap - 1000m
1st – KUAI/SIRCAY (DH) 2nd – 3rd – STEEL QUEEN 4th – BODEREK

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Apprentice P. Edwards and trainer Mr D. Bannister to view the official video film of the start with a view to applying to have stewards determine whether HATZIPANAGI was denied a fair start. After viewing the video film, the connections decided not to proceed with any application.

HATZIPANAGI (Apprentice P. Edwards) reared as the gates opened and lost ground and then in the home straight laid out and raced wide.

At the start BODEREK (L. Morrison) shifted out and bumped SHIVAN DRAGON (F. Edwards).

On jumping SIRCAY (I. Toward) and SHUGO (S. Watkin) came together.

In the early stages SHUGO (S. Watkin) raced ungenerously.

Apprentice R. Plumb, the rider of HARD DRIVIN’ MAMA, dropped his whip at the 250 metres.

Race 3: Bundaberg Rum Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap - 1000m
1st – DANCE CARD DOLL 2nd – L’UNICA DONNA 3rd – GLITTER 4th – DON’T COME LATE

Following the race it was noted that SHE MAKES ME BUSY (I. Toward) was lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr F. Wieland was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to the mare being permitted to race again.

At the start HOME GIRL (N. Day) was tightened for room between IDALIA (F. Edwards), which shifted in, and MOZZIES COZZEES (Apprentice T. Bannon), which shifted in.

When questioned Apprentice T. Bannon was unable to offer any explanation for the poor performance of MOZZIES COZZEES.

Race 4: Innisfail Turf Club Racing 19 August Class 6 Plate – 1000m
1st – REJECTED 2nd – PRINCE OF STEEL 3rd – SPECIALLY MADE 4th – AFFECTED

At the start AFFECTED (L. Morrison) and PRINCE OF STEEL (D. Adam) were tightened for room between PEACEFUL MISSILE (J. Stopps), which shifted out, and SEA COUNSEL (Apprentice R. Plumb), which shifted in.

In the early stages REJECTED (C. Whiteley) over-raced and had to be eased away from the heels of PEACEFUL MISSILE (J. Stopps).

Race 5: Successful Winter Carnival Thanks Townsville Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
1st – DIGITUP 2nd – EAGLE HEIGHTS 3rd – ARMIDAN 4th – BARRON HUNTER

Prior to the declaration of correct weight the judge amended the official fourth place from MULLETT to BARRON HUNTER.

When the gates opened BULL FROG (P. Cullen) and ONMYPAT (G. Kliese) came together.

As the start was effected ARMIDAN and LUNAROC (S. Watkin) brushed.


In the early stages LUNAROC (S. Watkin) over-raced.

In the early and middle stages BARRON HUNTER (C. Whiteley) raced wide.

At about the 600 metres MR PICKWICK (N. Day) shifted out slightly, taking LUNAROC (S. Watkin) wider.

At the 450 metres EAGLE HEIGHTS (A. Cox) had to ease to avoid the heels of LUNAROC (S. Watkin), which shifted in when not quite clear.

Leaving the 400 metres MULLETT (I. Toward), which was over-racing, had to be eased to avoid the heels of MR PICKWICK (N. Day).

Approaching the 150 metres MR PICKWICK (N. Day), which had been held up for clear running, shifted out to improve and took the running of LUNAROC (S. Watkin), which was checked and lost its position. Jockey N. Day was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.

Race 6: North Queensland Amateurs 25&26 August Class 5 Handicap – 1630m
1st – SILVER TUSK 2nd – WINAQUA 3rd – IMPUNITY 4th – EMMBOWEN

In the early and middle stages VIKING GROOM (W. Kenning) raced wide.

Approaching the 900 metres IMPUNITY (P. Cullen) was steadied and lost ground when obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of KINGS CORONATION (N. Day), which in turn was tightened for room to the inside of VIKING GROOM (W. Kenning).

Rounding the home turn WINAQUA (G. Kliese), which was held up and unable to obtain clear running, was eased to avoid the heels of EMMBOWEN (Apprentice R. Plumb).

At about the 80 metres IMPUNITY (P. Cullen) shifted in and inconvenienced KINGS CORONATION (N. Day), then continued to shift in and crowded EMMBOWEN (Apprentice R. Plumb). Jockey P. Cullen was advised that in future he would be expected to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight.

Jockey W. Kenning, the rider of VIKING GROOM, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels right to the winning post.

Race 7: Ambassador Travel Weight For Age – 1630m
1st – WILL TO ENDURE 2nd – STRICTLY SMART 3rd – RESOUNDING VICTORY 4th – LINDY’S GROOM

In the early and middle stages WILL TO ENDURE (Apprentice R. Plumb) and OVERSEAS (I. Toward) raced wide.

Rounding the turn at the 1400 metres RESOUNDING VICTORY (P. Cullen) raced ungenerously.

Over the concluding stages WILL TO ENDURE (Apprentice R. Plumb) shifted out under pressure and dictated the running of RESOUNDING VICTORY (P. Cullen).

Race 8: Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino QTIS Class 3 Handicap – 1200m
1st – SPACE DREAM 2nd – AT THE SUMMIT 3rd – HAIYAKU 4th – NORTHERN COMMANDER

Jockey I. Toward replaced D. Crossland as the rider of ARCHIE. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer Mr R. Chillemi that prior to the declaration of riders Jockey D. Crossland had advised that he would be unable to fulfil his engagement on ARCHIE.

Trainer Mr J. Doherty advised stewards that, if possible, it was intended to have HONOUR YOUR LADY (P. Cullen) ridden back in the field in the early stages.
The necessary announcements were made over the public address system. Following the race Jockey P. Cullen advised stewards that because of the way the race was run in the early stages, he had been unable to comply with the instructions.

On jumping HAIYAKU (Apprentice T. Bannon) was tightened for room between ARCHIE (I. Toward), which shifted out, and NORTHERN COMMANDER (Apprentice R. Plumb), which shifted in.

At the 900 metres HONOUR YOUR LADY (P. Cullen) had to be eased when tightened for room to the inside of AT THE SUMMIT (Apprentice C. Pay), which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice C. Pay was given the benefit of a grave doubt as to whether he should be charged with careless riding. Nevertheless, he was advised that similar riding may lead to action being taken against him.

At about the 700 metres PERUGINO ROSE (J. Stopps) stepped outwards and inconvenienced HONOUR YOUR LADY (P. Cullen), which was taken out onto ARCHIE (I. Toward), which was racing ungenerously.

On several occasions near the 600 metres GUM SCRUB (Apprentice P. Edwards) became unbalanced and struck the running rail and shifted out slightly, resulting in WHINEWOMEN’N’SONG (L. Morrison) being momentarily inconvenienced, shifting out and obliging NORTHERN COMMANDER (Apprentice R. Plumb) to be shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of WHINEWOMEN’N’SONG.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB, THURSDAY, 10TH AUGUST 2006

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – RACE 5: N. Day severely reprimanded.
Fines –
Suspensions –
Disqualifications - Nil
Injuries -
Absent jockeys - D. Crossland.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates – RACE 3: SHE MAKES ME BUSY – lame in off fore.
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates -
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.

Protests

Summary of rider changes
RACE 1: TWO DOGS – F. Edwards replaced J. Stopps (Late on course)
RACE 8: ARCHIE – I. Toward replaced D. Crossland.

Late scratchings


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