RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 7th FEBRUARY 2012
WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – HEAVY (9, UPGRADED TO HEAVY (8) AFTER RACE 4 AT 2.54 P.M.

RAIL – OUT 6.5 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST; 3.5 METRES REMAINDER



Chairman of Stewards – Mr M. Hill
Stewards – Mr P. Gillard, Mr M. Haigh, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Fielding
Judge - P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Dr B. Pott
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms K. Brown
Starter – Mr M. Henderson/Mr P. Brennan

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: TOWNSVILLE, TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY 2012:

Race 6: Join the TTC 100 Club in 2012 Class 2 Handicap, 1000 metres:

Trainer Robert Van Damme reported that he believed that OUR TOM CAT choked down during the race.


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GENERAL:

Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the Analyst’s finding from a urine sample provided by Jockey A. Coome at the Rockhampton Jockey Club meeting on 12th January 2012. Jockey A. Coome subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R. 81A(1)(a) in that the urine sample provided by him at the Rockhampton Jockey Club meeting on 12th January 2012 upon analysis was found to contain a substance banned under A.R.81B, namely, Phentermine. After considering submissions on penalty, stewards suspended Jockey A. Coome’s licence to ride in races for a period of two calendar months, to commence from 27th January 2012, the date on which Jockey Coome was stood down from riding, and to conclude at midnight on 26th March 2012. Jockey Coome was further advised that, in accordance with A.R. 81A(4) he must provide a sample free of any banned substance prior to being permitted to return to riding.

Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the Analyst’s finding from a urine sample provided by Jockey T. Bannon at the Rockhampton Jockey Club meeting on 12th January 2012. Jockey T. Bannon subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.81A(1)(a) in that the urine sample provided by her at the Rockhampton Jockey Club meeting on 12th January 2012 upon analysis was found to contain a substance banned under A.R.81B, namely, Phentermine. After considering submissions on penalty, stewards suspended Jockey Bannon’s licence to ride in races for a period of one calendar month, to commence on 31st January 2012, the date on which she was stood down from riding, and to conclude at midnight on 29th February 2012. Jockey T. Bannon was further advised that under the provisions of A.R.81A(4) she must provide a sample free from any banned substance prior to being permitted to ride again.

Race 1: Bacardi Lion Class 4 Handicap, 1630 metres
1st – POPNAE 2nd – GOGO DELAGO 3rd – POSITIVE VIBES 4th – MOON BOY

GOGO DELAGO (K. Rockett) was slow to begin.


Near the 1500 metres POSITIVE VIBES (A. Merritt) had to be steadied when tightened for room by HAWK ATTACK (P. Cullen), which shifted in away from BLACK SEQUIN (I. Toward). A short distance later both POSITIVE VIBES and HAWK ATTACK were both tightened for room when POPNAE (F. Edwards), shifted in when improving. Both Jockey Edwards and Jockey P. Cullen were advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.


Race 2: XXXX Gold Class 6 Plate - 1300 Metres
1st – GUNS 2nd - READY TO RISE 3rd – CONSULATE 4th – BREAKERS PATH

MOROSSA (D. Missen) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Leaving the 1200 metres BREAKERS PATH (G. Kliese) and READY TO RISE (R. Ryan) came together on two occasions.

GRAND SILENCE (M. Elliott) raced wide throughout.

Jockey D. Missen reported that MOROSSA did not handle today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of MOROSSA did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3: Join the TTC 100 Club Now Colts, Geldings and ERntires Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – FRENCH LESSON 2nd – TEMPESTUOUS 3rd – DANLOTTO 4th – MIN MIN MAN

Trainer Mr M. Baker was fined $100 under A.R. 140B for presenting APACHE GULF with other than its approved gear, namely with blinkers.

FRENCH LESSON (G. Kliese) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 400 metres MIN MIN MAN (P. Cullen) had to change course inwards to avoid the heels of YACKI (M. Elliott), which shifted in. Jockey M. Elliott was severely reprimanded and notified that he must ensure he is sufficiently clear before shifting ground.

DANLOTTO (J. Stanley) and YACKI (M. Elliott) raced wide throughout.

Race 4: www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – FLYING HIGH 2nd – GREAT IMPRESSIONS 3rd – OCTA DUCK 4th – DECLIKS

Prior to the race GREAT IMPRESSIONS was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

MISS EIGHT CARAT (A. Merritt) was slow to begin.

GREENSKI (J. Stanley) was slow to begin and was then hampered by NOT A TULLY (D. Tanti), which shifted out.

FAST BONNIE (D. Simmons), FOREBODING (S. Watkin) and CLANCHY (M. Elliott) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: Follow Us On Facebook QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – SHEZA DRAGON 2nd – BARRIER JET 3rd – GLOUCESTER STORM 4th – TAT ZEPHYR

Shortly after the start ULTRAZONAL (J. Stanley) was hampered when tightened for room between BARRIR JET (G. Kliese), which shifted in slightly, and TOOHOGS (A. Merritt), which shifted out slightly. A short distance later ULTRAZONAL had to be eased when tightened for room between BARRIER JET and TOOHOGS, which was taken out slightly by TAT ZEPHYR (D. Tanti).

Near the 500 metres MOVE ME KATE (J. Felix) had to be eased when racing tight to the inside of TOOHOGS (A. Merritt).

After riding ULTRAZONAL in this race, Jockey J. Stanley became indisposed, was examined by the Ambulance officer and stood down from his further engagement, in Race 7.

Race 6: Magic Millions QTIS Sale 18-19 March Class 3 Plate – 1000 metres
1st – FOUR IRON 2nd – DESTINY EXPRESS 3rd – CARLTON FORWARD 4th – LIL' RED MONKEY

The declaration of correct weight was delayed whilst stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey R. Ryan, the rider of CARLTON FORWARD which finished fourth, against LIL’ RED MONKEY (I. Toward) being declared third, alleging interference between the 200 metres and the 100 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the patrol films and taking into consideration their own observations, stewards upheld the protest and amended the placings to: 1st FOUR IRON; 2nd DESTINY EXPRESS; third CARLTON FORWARD; fourth LIL’ RED MONKEY, and correct weight was declared. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey I. Toward pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 100 metres he permitted LIL’ RED MONKEY to shift out, taking HEAR ME TALKIN out onto CARLTON FORWARD, resulting in HEAR ME TALKIN being severely checked and CARLTON FORWARD being hampered. Jockey Toward was suspended from riding in races for a period covering 2 NQ meetings, to commence at midnight, 14th February 2012, up to and including 25th February 2012.

Approaching the 500 metres DESTINY EXPRESS (A. Merritt) became unbalanced, shifted out and bumped FOUR IRON (D. Missen).

Leaving the 500 metres CARLTON FORWARD (R. Ryan) shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so made contact with MANOLETE (J. Stopps).

CARLTON FORWARD (R. Ryan), MAOLETE (J. Stopps) and HEAR ME TALKIN (F. Edwards) raced wide throughout.

Race 7: Mike Mills Photography Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – IT’S JUST LAGO 2nd – DISCOVER THE GOLD 3rd – AN EYE FOR AN EYE – CLAUDE

After riding ULTRAZONAL in Race 5, Jockey J. Stanley became indisposed, was examined by the Ambulance officer and stood down from his engagement for MONASHEE SUCCESS in this race. When no suitable rider was available, stewards ordered the withdrawal of MONASHEE SUCCESS at 3.48 p.m.

Trainer J. Russell was fined $200 under A.R. 59A for failing to produce the Document of Description for IT’S JUST LAGO. Ms Russell was advised that she must furnish the Document of Description for IT’S JUST LAGO before the gelding will be permitted to race again.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to determine whether LEONIDS (D. Simmons) was afforded a fair start. Having taken evidence from the Starter and viewing the patrol film of the start stewards declared that LEONIDS had been afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared.

LEONIDS (D. Simmons) reared as the start was effected and lost ground.

IT’S JUST LAGO (P. Cullen) was slow to begin.

Near the 900 metres LITTLE MISS EVA (A. Merritt), which was over-racing, shifted out and hampered FINROD (I. Toward). LITTLE MISS EVA continued to over-race for some distance. Trainer Mr E. Baker advised stewards that it was his intention to experiment with a change in the filly’s gear. Nevertheless Mr Baker was notified that a warning will be placed on the filly’s racing manners.

For the majority of the event DISCOVER THE GOLD (J. Felix) raced wide.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Trainer J. Russell $200 – fail to produce Document of Description for IT’S JUST LARGO (A.R.59A).

Trainer B. Baker $200 - Presented APACHE GULF with the incorrect gear (A.R.140B)

Reprimands
RACE 3: Jockey M. Elliott severely reprimanded – careless riding (A.R.137(a))

Suspensions
RACE 6: Jockey I. Toward – A.R.137(a) – 2 NQ meetings from midnight 14/2/12 to midnight 25/2/12
Jockey A. Coome – 2 calendar months, from 27/1/12 to midnight 26th March 2012 – banned substance (A.R.81A(1)(a)): Rockhampton 12/1/12
Jockey T. Bannon – 1 calendar month, from 31/1/12 to midnight 29/2/12 - banned substance (A.R.81A(1)(a) Rockhampton 12/1/12

Adjourned Inquiries

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners

Protests:

RACE 6: 4th (CARLTON FORWARD), R. Ryan, v. 3rd (LIL’RED MONKEY) I. Toward, upheld.

Warnings / Bars
Race 7: LITTLE MISS EVA - Warning placed re: racing manners.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7: Justin P Stanley to produce medical certificate of fitness before race riding again.

Summary of late scratchings
RACE 7: MONASHEE SUCCESS, 3.48 p.m. – rider indisposed & stood down: no suitable rider available.