RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 12TH JULY 2011
WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

PENETROMETER:


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr I. Brown
Stewards – Mr C Jasprizza, Mr M. Haigh, Mr R. Smith, Mr R. Mawhinney
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Fielding
Judge - P. McLeod/I Schultz
Veterinarian – Dr B. Pott
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Mr H. Hovi / Ms E. McGrath
Starter – Mr P. Warren/Mr D. Hearn

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MACKAY TURF CLUB, THURSDAY, 7TH JULY 2011

Stewards today finalised an inquiry into the riding tactics adopted aboard MONTGRESIN in Race 7, at Townsville on 14th June 2011. Trainer G. Duncan advised stewards that he had instructed Jockey C. Whiteley to settle the horse in a handy position if possible. Mr Duncan noted that MONTGRESIN began awkwardly and added that in its recent performances the gelding had been reluctant to race tractably when asked to improve in the early and middle stages. Mr Duncan informed stewards that he expected a forward showing from MONTGRESIN and connections had supported the horse accordingly. Jockey C. Whiteley said that MONTGRESIN threw its head in the air as the start was effected and as a result began awkwardly. Jockey Whiteley added that in the early stages he was reluctant to take up a position behind COMMON OBJECTIVE, as he was of the view that the inside of the track was inferior going and in his opinion the gelding was better suited being ridden two or three horses off the inside running rail. Jockey Whiteley noted further that MONTGRESIN did not respond to his riding in the middle stages and only began to improve into the race when placed under heavy pressure over the final 200 metres. Stewards advised Jockey Whiteley that they were critical of his actions in the early stages, in that after beginning awkwardly there was an opportunity for him to improve into a handy position on the back of COMMON OBJECTIVE, thus complying with his instructions. Taking into account the comments of Mr Duncan and Jockey Whiteley, and the betting transactions on the race, stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite standard that Jockey Whiteley had breached any rules of racing.

Race 1: Book Now for the 103.1 Hot FM Party Zone QTIS 2-Y-O Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – KELLDEANO 2nd - BROKE BUT LUCKY 3rd – GLOUCESTER STORM 4th – TAT ZEPHYR

TSUIMAI WARRIOR (J. Felix) was slow to begin.

GLOUCESTER STORM (M. Elliott) and SPACE SAVER (A. Merritt) raced wide throughout.

Jockey D. Tanti reported that TAT ZEPHYR was slow to begin and consequently the colt raced further back in the field than had been anticipated. Jockey Tanti added that leaving the 200 metres TAT ZEPHYR was momentarily held up for clear running and was obliged to shift out to improve and as such finished the race off well. Jockey Tanti informed stewards that he had advised connections that the colt may be better suited when ridden quietly in races over a longer distance than today’s event.

Race 2: Glenn Sexton Pty Ltd Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – MONEGASQUE 2nd – POWER PERSONIFIED 3rd – PUDZIANOWSKI 4th – PEPPI LE PAW

On jumping POWER PERSONIFIED (D. Crossland) and MONEGASQUE (D. Missen) bumped.

Shortly after the start PEPPI LE PAW (J. Babarovich) had to be eased and lost ground when tightened for room between BARBIZON (I. Toward), which shifted out, and DESTINY EXPRESS (A. Merritt), which was taken in by CECOTTO (P. Cullen). Both Jockey I.Toward and Jockey P. Cullen were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Jockey D. Tanti reported that MASTER REMLAP was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight, placing him at a disadvantage in riding his mount out over the concluding stages.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight SOBO (T. Bannon) was held up until near the 200 metres.

Rounding the home turn and early in the home straight CECOTTO (P. Cullen) was held up and unable to obtain clear running and near the 200 metres was buffeted when held up on the heels of BARBIZON (I. Toward), between SOBO (T. Bannon) and DESTINY EXPRESS (A. Merritt), which shifted in. Jockey A. Merritt was reprimanded and reminded of his obligation to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances.

Near the 100 metres CECOTTO (P. Cullen) had to be eased from the heels of the tiring MASTER REMLAP (D. Tanti) and was obliged to shift out to obtain clear running.

DESTINY EXPRESS (A. Merritt) and POWER PERSONIFIED (D. Crossland) raced wide throughout.


Race 3: Suncorp Bank Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – JUST NIKKI 2nd – MY CAVAN GIRL 3rd – SECRET SAFARI 4th – GENAPERU

On jumping, KAMLOOP MAGIC (I. Toward) knuckled.

Rounding the home turn LIVADA (A. Merritt) hung out, taking DOMITILLA (M. Elliott) wider.

Approaching the 200 metres YUKON MYSTERY (G. Kliese) was momentarily held up for clear running.



Race 4: Parry Nissan Maiden Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – MAJOR ROCKETMAN 2nd – HAYDEE 3rd – SHE KEEPS ME BUSY 4th – KANDEE QUEEN

After riding MY CAVAN GIRL in Race 3, Jockey D. Missen became indisposed, was examined by the ambulance offer and was stood down from his further engagements. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Missen was advised that he must provide a medical clearance prior to being allowed to ride again.

The start was delayed when, after being placed in the barriers, PRINCE CARNEGIE (J. Felix) became fractious and reared. The gelding was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Trainer O. Cairns will be advised that PRINCE CARNEGIE must trial prior to being permitted to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of PRINCE CARNEGIE did not reveal any abnormalities.

LEGLESIA (J. Babarovich) began awkwardly.

Approaching the 200 metres HAYDEE (G. Kliese) was momentarily held up and unable to obtain clear running.

PRINCE CARNEGIE (J. Felix) began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with MAJOR ROCKETMAN (A. Coome).

Race 5: TEI – Townsville Engineering Industries Class 3 Plate - 1200 metres
1st – JUST HAVE A GO 2nd – RATTUS CONATUS 3rd – COUNTERIZE 4th – MANHATTAN SKYLINE

Trainer J. Wehlow was fined $100 under A.R.59A for failing to present the Document of Description for SABI SANDS.

GABY WE LOVE (A. Merritt) was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start SABI SANDS (T. Bannon) was tightened for room between RATTUS CONATUS (I. Toward) and BIG JAY BE (G. Kliese).

In the early and middle stages COUNTERIZE (D. Crossland) raced wide.

In the early part of the home straight SABI SANDS (T. Bannon) was held up and unable to obtain clear running and then near the 200 metres was disappointed for a run between JUST HAVE A GO (A. Coome) and COUNTERIZE (D. Crossland).

From the 300 metres until near the 150 metres DAHARA PRIZE (F. Edwards) was held up for clear running.

On two occasions upon straightening for home SABI SANDS (T. Bannon) and COUNTERIZE (D. Crossland) bumped.

Race 6: Townsville Bulletin Magnetic Island Mile Handicap – 1630 metres
1st – TEDDY BARE 2nd – MOLOTOV 3rd – COMMON OBJECTIVE 4th – MIGHTY MITE

After riding in Race 5, Jockey D. Crossland became indisposed, was examined by the ambulance officer and stood down from his further engagements. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Crossland was advised that he must furnish a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

In the early and middle stages SUPER ZERO (J. Babarovich) over-raced.

Near the 50 metres FORBES (G. Kliese) had to be steadiefd when I GOT ONE (A. Merritt) shifted in under pressure.

When questioned as to the tactics adopted on TEDDY BARE, Jockey T. Banon started that she was instructed to lead, the same as the instructions given at the gelding’s previous start. Jockey Bannon advised that she was able to obtain the lead somewhat easily, and leaving the 1000 metres she placed TEDDY BARE under pressure in an effort to extend the lead, which it was able to do. When questioned, trainer J. Wehlow stated that he was anticipating a forward showing by the gelding today as TEDDY BARE had performed well at the track and distance at its most recent start. Mr Wehlow added that the gelding was suited by being able to obtain the lead easily, contrary to its most recent performance when it was his intention to have the horse lead, but it was unable to do so. The explanations were noted.

When questioned as to the performance of CASH ATTACK, Jockey P. Cullen stated that after beginning fairly he expected to position the gelding just worse than midfield, however near the 1300 metres was forced to ease CASH ATTACK when tightened for room and raced further back in the field than anticipated. Jockey Cullen said that he was reluctant to shift wider on the track to improve his position leaving the 1000 metres because CASH ATTACK performs best when able to finish off its races with a final sprint. Jockey Cullen said that he attempted to improve near the 600 metres, at which point CASH ATTACK responded to his riding, however he was disappointed that CASH ATTACK was not able to finished off as expected and was of the view that the horse raced more dour due to its recent heavy workload and was looking for races over a longer distance. The explanation was noted.

Race 7: Talbot Heatley Lightning Handicap (Scaled -2.5KG) - 1000 metres
1st – MAZUKA 2nd – SIENA’S PRIDE 3rd – KANETOSHI KING 4th – APACHE PUP


Trainer B. Baker was fined $100 under A.R. 175(k) for engaging Jockey F. Edwards as the rider of APACHE PUP and HERESAY. Jockey J. Stopps was substituted as the rider of APACHE PUP.

When Jockey D. Missen was indisposed following Race 3 and stood down for his further engagements and no suitable rider was available, stewards acceded to a request by trainer J. Morris and ordered the withdrawal of OUTSTANDINGLY at 3.32 p.m.

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer J. Robbins for the late declaration of Jockey T. Bannon as the rider of HIGHONRUM.

The start was delayed when DIAMOND PURSUIT (J. Babarovich) proved difficult to load into the barriers.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey J. Stopps, the rider of the fourth placed APACHE PUP, to view the official photofinish. After viewing the print, Jockey Stopps was satisfied with the placings semaphored by the judge.

The declaration of correct weight was further delayed while stewards reviewed the video footage over the concluding stages, in particular in regard to the racing manners of LOUQUALO (D. Tanti). Having considered the matter, stewards declared correct weight. Subsequently trainer R. Chillemi was advised that LOUQUALO will be required to trial satisfactorily before being permitted to race again, due to its racing manners over the concluding stages, where it attempted to savage KANETOSHI KING (A. Coome).

LOUQUALO (D. Tanti), APACHE PUP (J. Stopps) and BLACK MORGAN (A. Merritt) were slow to begin.

At the start ALTERNATE (I. Toward) was tightened for room between SIENA’S PRIDE (P. Cullen), which shifted in, and HERESAY (F. Edwards), which was taken out by CHEVAL ARGENTE (R. Ryan) and as a result lost ground.

CHEVAL ARGENTE (R. Ryan), BRER FOX (M. Cullen) and HERESAY (F. Edwards) raced wide throughout.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED and pre-race samples were taken from MAJOR ROCKETMAN, SUPER ZERO, I GOT ONE and ULLADULLA

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 5: Trainer J. Wehlow $100 – fail to present Document of Description for SABI SANDS (A.R.59A).
RACE 7: Trainer B. Baker $100 – Dual engagement (A.R.175(k))

Reprimands
RACE 2: Jockey A. Merritt – careless riding (A.R.137(a))

Suspensions

Adjourned Inquiries


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Warnings / Bars
RACE 4: PRINCE CARNEGIE barrier manners
RACE 7: LOUQUALO – racing manners
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 4: CLAUDE – A. Merritt replaced D. Missen (indisposed after race 3)
RACE 5: MANHATTAN SKYLINE - P. Cullen replaced D. Missen
RACE 6: FORBES – G. Kliese replaced D. Crossland (indisposed)
RACE 7: BRER FOX – M. Cullen replaced D. Crossland

Summary of late scratchings
RACE 7: OUTSTANDINGLY – 3.32 p.m. no suitable rider available