QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED
STEWARDS REPORT
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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 2008
WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD
RAIL - OUT 5.5 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, 2.5 METRES FOR REMAINDER
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – MR. P.COOPER
Stewards – 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
GENERAL:
Jockey J. Stopps pleaded guilty to a charge under A. R. 160B(3) for having a mobile phone in his possession in the jockeys room. J. Stopps was fined $300.
Race 1: Easter Egg Maiden Handicap – 1630 metres
1st - ACADEMY BOY 2nd – MOET DIVA 3rd – FORSAKEN LIFESTYLE 4th – CANNY DODGE
ACADEMY BOY (I. Fry) was slow to get into stride.
PHOTOMETRY (J. Long) made the turn at the 1400 metres awkwardly and raced wider on the track.
At about the 1300 metres FORSAKEN LIFESTYLE (I. Toward) over-raced and got its head up for a number of strides.
In the straight PHOTOMETRY (J. Long) was inclined to lay out under pressure.
Race 2: Happy Easter Class 4 Handicap - 1630 metres
1st - FREMANTLE DOCTOR 2nd – WHYDINYA 3rd – MAKE MUSIC 4th – THE BIG ZIG
Near the 400 metres BELL PARTNERS (G. Cullen) laid out and had to be eased to avoid the heels of THE BIG ZIG (F. Edwards).
Jockey F. Edwards, the rider of THE BIG ZIG, was reminded of his obligation under A.R. 137(b) to ride his mounts out, at least hands and heels, right to the finish.
Race 3: Trailer Sales NQ Class 1 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st - JULYENCLAIRI 2nd – SHELF SPACE 3rd – NOIAMIRISH 4th – BLACK WATTLE
LAMBOURN JEWEL injured itself whilst being loaded into the float and was a late withdrawal, by order of the stewards, at 2.51 p.m. Trainer Mr W. Massingham furnished a veterinary certificate confirming that the mare was unfit to start. He was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be provided before LAMBOURN JEWEL will be permitted to race again.
COSTA ROMOLO (F. Edwards) began awkwardly and lost ground, raced wide in the early stages and travelled ungenerously until the 700 metres.
SHELF SPACE (I. Fry) over-raced in the middle stags.
At about the 350 metres BLACK WATTLE (G. Cullen) was accidentally struck near the head by the whip of Jockey I. Toward, the rider of JULYENCLAIRI.
When asked about the run of COSTA ROMOLO, Jockey F. Edwards explained that after beginning awkwardly the gelding travelled wide until the 700 metres, then failed to finish off the race and in his opinion was disappointing.
Race 4: Lamont Constructions Class 3 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - UP TO MISCHIEF 2nd – CLEARLOVE 3rd – SUPERSUB 4th – FOLLOW THE RULES
TOCSIN was withdrawn by order of the stewards when no rider was available.
On jumping DIAMOND CROSSING (G. Cullen) and MR PICKWICK came together.
At about the 900 metres CLEARLOVE (F. Edwards) shifted in slightly and tightened SUPERSUB (I. Fry). Jockey F. Edwards was admonished.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB,
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 2008.
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands –
Fines – Jockey J. Stopps $300 – mobile phone in jockeys’ room: (A.R.160B(3))
Suspensions –
Disqualifications –
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed - All winners Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates – RACE 3: LAMBOURN JEWEL – late scratching
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/ trial
barrier certificates –
Falls -
Plating issues -
Protests
Summary of rider changes
Late scratchings
RACE 3: LAMBOURN JEWEL – vet cert supplied. Clearance required.
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