RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 2ND August 2011
WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL – OUT 3 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER READING - 3.7





Chairman of Stewards – Mr I. Brown
Stewards – Mr C Jasprizza, Mr M. Haigh, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Fielding
Judge - P. McLeod/I Schultz
Veterinarian – Mr B. Dowling
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms K. Brown/K. Lancaster
Starter – Mr D. Hearn/ Mr P. Warren

SUPPLEMENTARY

Townsville 23 July 2011
Race 8 - Townsville Bulletin Open Handicap 1400m

Trainer J. Robbins was advised that DIAMOND PURSUIT which proved difficult to load must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before it would be permitted to start again.

Race 1: NQ Amateurs Sat 20 August Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – CALL A CAB 2nd - SUDDENLY SWEET 3rd – CRIMEA 4th – CHEEKY BOOTS

TWISTED ECHO (T. Bannon) began awkwardly and shortly after the start was tightened for room between DEMOTED (App. C. Pye) and SLICK SHOES (A. Coome).

DEMOTED (App. C. Pye) was slow to begin and in the middle stages over-raced.

TWISTED ECHO (T. Bannon) hung out for the majority of the event. Trainer J. Swift was advised that a warning had been placed on the horse’s racing manners.

For a short distance approaching the 200 metres DEMOTED (App. C. Pye) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

CALL A CAB (P. Cullen) and SLICK SHOES (A. Coome) raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of SLICK SHOES, Jockey A. Coome stated that he was instructed to position the gelding with cover just behind the leaders, however the gelding refused to settle in the early stages and as such he was unable to obtain cover in accordance with his instructions and was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event. Jockey Coome said that rounding the home turn SLICK SHOES became unbalanced and then had a tendency to race greenly in the home straight and as a consequence SLICK SHOES failed to respond to his riding in the straight and proved very disappointing. Trainer J. Russell expressed her disappointment with the performance of SLICK SHOES and advised that she would consider stepping the gelding up in distance at its next start, in the hope that it would settle in the early stages of its raced. Ms Russell advised stewards that SLICK SHOES had been diagnosed with spurs on its knees, which do not affect the gelding’s performance, however should it fail to improve on today’s performance at its next start, she would consider having the gelding operated on to remove the spurs. A post-race veterinary examination of SLICK SHOES found the gelding to be physically sound, however was mildly distressed.

Race 2: Jim Beam Class 3 Handicap , 1000 Metres
1st – DAHARA PRIZE 2nd - PRONOUNCE 3rd – THUNDER HILL 4th – LYNDI’S GIFT

Stewards interviewed trainer J. Russell as to the reason for A TOUCH OF FROST (T. Bannon) being presented to race and subsequently racing without a tongue tie. A public announcement was made to that effect. The inquiry into A TOUCH OF FROST racing with other than its approved gear was adjourned to allow Ms Russell to provide the necessary documentation.

DOUBLE LINES (App. C. Pye) and SCIROCCO SAN (J. Stopps) were a little slow to begin.

In the early stages MORE LIPS (J. Babarovich) was slow to muster speed.

Jockey M. Elliott reported that shortly after the start the saddle on LYNDI’S GIFT shifted backwards, placing him at a disadvantage.

For a short distance leaving the 900 metres DOUBLE LINES (App. C. Pye) was forced to race in restricted room.

Approaching the 400 metres SCIROCCO SAN (J. Stopps) was held up for clear running.

Rounding the home turn DAHARA PRIZE (G. Kliese) was held up and near the 200 metres when forced to shift to the outside of PRONOUNCE (A. Merritt) to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped DOUBLE LINES (App. C. Pye).

Rounding the home turn and again for a short distance approaching the 200 mettres PIZZICATO (P. Cullen) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

LYNDI’S GIFT (M. Elliott) and A TOUCH OF FROST (T. Bannon) raced wide throughout.

Following the event Jockey D. Tanti reported that TAIMEX raced flat and he had advised connections that the gelding should be sent for a spell. Trainer R. Long confirmed that TAIMEX will be spelled following the event.

Race 3: www.townsvillerturfclub.com.au Maiden Handicap - 1400 metres
1st – THE CADDIE 2nd – DANE WILL DO 3rd – LEGLESIA 4th – JANAMAZ

Prior to the declaration of correct weight the judge incorrectly semaphored PYRAMID GOLD (M. Elliott) as being placed 5th, and then amended his decision, in accordance with the provisions of A.R.156(1) to show that CLEATS (T. Bannon)was placed 5th. Accordingly, correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored by the judge.

SWIFTLY BRAVE (C. Whiteley) and LEGLESIA (P. Cullen) were slow to begin.

Shortly after the start SWIFTLY BRAVE (C. Whiteley) was tightened for room between CLANCHY (App. C. Pye) and NOTABLE (F. Edwards), which was taken out by PYRAMID GOLD (M. Elliott).

In the early and middle stages CLEATS (T. Bannon) raced wide.

Near the 800 metres LEGLESIA (P. Cullen), which was over-racing, improved up on the heels of CLANCHY (App. C. Pye) and shifted out, taking HAILING (D. Simmons) wider.

CLANCHY (App. C. Pye) and HAILING (D. Simmons) raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the performance of JANAMAZ , Jockey A. Coome stated that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, despite being pressured for the lead. Jockey Coome added that the mare had a tendency to shift out under pressure at the top of the straight and in his opinion may have got its tongue over the bit. Jockey Coome noted that despite being pressured for the lead, he was disappointed with the mare’s inability to finish off the race as he had expected, and as such had advised connections to experiment with a tongue control bit. Trainer R. Chillemi will be interviewed regarding the performance of JANAMAZ.

When afforded the opportunity to explain his riding of SWIFTLY BRAVE rounding the home turn and in the home straight, Jockey C. Whiteley stated that upon straightening he was reluctant to proceed into a run between PYRAMID GOLD (M. Elliott) and SHEISAMADOOZY (J. Felix) as PYRAMID GOLD was inclined to shift in at that point. Jockey Whiteley added that near the 200 metres when PYRAMID GOLD shifted out around the heels of CLEATS (T. Bannon), he was able to place SWIFTLY BRAVE under pressure in an effort to obtain a run between CLEATS and JANAMAZ (A. Coome), however was disappointed for that run near the 150 metres when both horses shifted ground., and was held up for clear running for the remainder of the event. Jockey Whiteley stated further that upon straightening he was hopeful of improving into the race on the back of JANAMAZ. However, due to JANAMAZ failing to finish off the race as expected and due to runners forward of him shifting ground, he was unable to place SWIFTLY BRAVE under pressure for the majority of the home straight. Stewards noted the explanation tendered by Jockey Whiteley, however were critical of his riding, particularly his lack of vigour rounding the home turn and upon straightening, where there appeared to be an initial opportunity to improve to the inside of PYRAMID GOLD. In the circumstances stewards were not satisfied that Jockey Whiteley’s actions were in breach of the Australian Rules of Racing. A post-race veterinary examination of SWIFTLY BRAVE did not reveal any significant abnormalities.


Jockey T. Bannon will be interviewed in regard to the tactics adopted on CLEATS.

Race 4: XXXX Gold Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – TRAVEL 2nd – LOOKS LIKE DEANO 3rd – DESTINY EXPRESS 4th – DOMITILLA

Jockey J. Babarovich was fined $100 under A.R.85B for accepting engagements to ride both YUKON MYSTERY and PEPPI LE PAW. Jockey J. Stopps was substituted as the rider of YUKON MYSTERY. Trainer C. Hurle was reprimanded under A.R. 175(k) for negligently declaring Jockey Babarovich as the rider of YUKON MYSTERY.

TRAVEL (G. Kliese) was slow to begin.

Soon after the start LOOKS LIKE DEANO (A. Merritt) and MASTER REMLAP (D. Tanti) were inconvenienced when tightened for room between CECOTTO (P. Cullen) and DOMITILLA (App. C. Pye), which shifted out.

Shortly after the start POOH BEAR (D. Simmons) was tightened for room between MISS RIO (C. Whiteley) and GABY WE LOVE (M. Elliott), which was taken out by YUKON MYSTERY (J. Stopps).

In the early stages YUKON MYSTERY (J. STopps) and TRAVEL (G. Kliese) raced wide.

In the early and middle stages MONSOON MIST (J. Felix) over-raced.

Near the 800 metres DOMITILLA (App. C. Pye) had to be eased from the heels of FIESTA SAN FERMIN (I. Toward).

When questioned as to the reason for YUKON MYSTERY racing forward today, Jockey J. Stopps stated that he was unable to obtain cover in the early part of the event and as a consequence, after racing wide in the early stages the mare pulled its way to the front. The explanation was noted.

Near the 300 metres CECOTTO (P. Cullen) improved onto the heels of YUKON MYSTERY (J. Stopps) , was steadied and from then until leaving the 200 metres was held up for clear running.

An inquiry into the reason for Jockey J. Felix being dislodged from MONSOON MIST near the 200 metres was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed. Jockey Felix was examined by the Ambulance officers and cleared to fulfil his further engagements. POOH BEAR (D. Simmons) and GABY WE LOVE (M. Elliott) which were following MONSOON MIST, were hampered in consequence.

Race 5: Cleanevent Class 3 Plate - 1630 metres
1st – VANTABULOUS 2nd – SUPREME QUALITY 3rd – KASA GOLD 4th – RIM OF FIRE

SUNTIME (A. Merritt) and KASA GOLD (P. Cullen) were slow to begin.

Trainer R. Hermann will be interviewed as to the tactics adopted on GIANT’S GATE (M. Elliott) and the performance of the gelding.

Trainer R. Wrigley will be interviewed as to the performance of SUNTIME (A. Merritt).

Race 6: SKY Racing Class 6 Plate – 1200 metres
1st – BLACK MORGAN 2nd – CONTESTED BID 3rd – PEOPLE’S CHOICE 4th – DANARDOS

Prior to the commencement of betting on this event, Jockey J. Felix was again examined by the Ambulance Officers. Acting on their advice, stewards stood down Jockey Felix from his engagement for TITLE KING in this race. As no suitable rider was available, stewards ordered the withdrawal of TITLE KING at 4.41 p.m. As betting had not commenced, no deductions were required.

After being placed in the barriers SPEED SECRET (D. Tanti) and BLACK MORGAN (A. Coome) reared. Both horses were removed from the barriers and examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon. Acting on his advice BLACK MORGAN was cleared to take its place in the field and stewards ordered the withdrawal of SPEED SECRET at 4.57 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on SPEED SECRET be refunded in full and that all successful bets made with bookmakers be paid less the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: BLACK MORGAN: win 42¢, place 25¢; CONTESTED BID: place 28¢; PEOPLE’S CHOICE: place 28¢. Trainer J. Russell was advised that SPEED SECRET must barrier trial satisfactorily before being permitted to race again.

BLACK MORGAN (A. Coome) began awkwardly.

IMAHERE (T. Bannon) was slow to begin.

In the early stages MOSSTANG (G. Cullen) raced wide.

In the early and middle stages JENNABEE (P. Cullen) raced wide.

Near the 900 metres IZACAT (C. Whiteley) had to be eased when tightened for room by PEOPLE’S CHOICE (App. C. Whiteley), which shifted in. Apprentice Pye was reprimanded and advised to take greater care of her fellow riders.

In the home straight CONTESTED BID (G. Kliese) hung out under pressure.

Near the winning post PEOPLE’S CHOICE (App. C. Pye) and DANARDOS (A. Merritt) bumped.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
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STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 4: Jockey J. Babarovich – dual engagement $100: A.R.85B

Reprimands
Trainer C. Hurle – negligently declare J. Babarovich as rider for YUKON MYSTERY

Suspensions

Adjourned Inquiries
RACE 2: A TOUCH OF FROST – race without tongue tie.
RACE 4: Jockey J. Felix dislodged

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Warnings / Bars
RACE 1: TWISTED ECHO – racing manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 4: YUKON MYSTERY- J. Stopps replaced J. Babarovich (dual engagement)

Summary of late scratchings
RACE 6: TITLE KING @ 4.41 p.m. – no substitute rider
SPEED SECRET – 4.57 p.m. at barriers.