RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 24TH JULY 2012
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)


RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
Chairman of Stewards – Mr M. Hill
Stewards – Mr S. Kelly, Mr M. Haigh, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Fielding
Judge - Mr P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Mr F. Chia
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms J. Conway/Ms E. Twine
Starter – Mr M. Henderson/Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – R. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Townsville Saturday, 21st July 2012

Race 8: Talbot Heatley Lightning Open Handicap – 1000 metres

When questioned as to the apparently improved performance of STEEL DRAGON, trainer Ms O. Cairns stated that the gelding had been treated for stomach ulcers in the weeks leading into the event, however she was of the view that this had no effect on the performance of STEEL DRAGON. Ms Cairns added that the gelding appreciated the drop in weight and the fact that the race was truly run had contributed to the horse’s improved showing.


LATE RIDING CHANGES:

When Apprentice A. Holt was unable to claim his full allowance in Races 1 and 2, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. As App. Holt was also unable to claim his full allowance on THEASHES in Race 3, DEVIL’S BREW in Race 4, LADY BULLMORE in Race 6 and MENDEZ in Race 7, he was fined a total of $300 under A.R. 92(12). In assessing penalty stewards took into account mitigating circumstances.

As Jockey M. Morris was indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagements, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Morris was advised that he must provide a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride again.

Race 1: www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – CRACK A SMILE 2nd – MIDGENOO 3rd – TOUCH OF ELEGANCE 4th – TRUSTY GREY

At the entrance to the straight TOUCH OF ELEGANCE (App. N. Bin Yadi) and STAR SPRAY (T. Bannon) came together.

Jockey M. Elliott, rider of LITTLE ELLIOT which performed poorly, stated that the gelding travelled well until near the 450 metres, but failed to respond to his riding thereafter. Jockey Elliott was of the opinion that LITTLE ELLIOT may have been feeling the effects of recent racing.A post - race veterinary examination of LITTLE ELLIOT did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 2: Breakfast With The Stars Wed @ 6 a.m. Class 3 Plate - 1000 Metres
1st – MAKE A DEAL 2nd - PENSKI MATERIAL 3rd – EUREKA DUBAI 4th – PETE THE CLOWN

Jockey D. Tanti reported that from the 600 metres to the winning post EUREKA DUBAI laid in, and near the 500 metres became awkwardly placed on the heels of MAKE A DEAL (A.Coome).


Race 3: Townsvillp Winter Racing Carnival Class 4 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – SAINT LENNY 2nd – MOROSSA 3rd – JIFF 4th – THEASHES


THEASHES (App. A. Holt) began awkwardly.

Rounding the home turn and in the straight LEFT STANDING (D. Missen) had a tendency to lay out.

Approaching the 100 metres LEFT STANDING (D. Missen), which was laying out, had to be eased to avoid the heels of SAINT LENNY (A.Coome), which shifted in slightly after obtaining a narrow run between LEFT STANDING and COOLSHOW (W. D’Avila), which also shifted in slightly. Jockey Coome was reprimanded and notified to ensure that he has full galloping room before attempting runs.

When asked about the disappointing performance of ELLE DANSAIT Jockey T. Bannon could offer no explanation other than to say that the mare may have choked down. Jockey Bannon added that she will recommend to connections that they add a tongue-tie to the mare’s approved gear.A post - race veterinary examination of ELLE DANSAIT did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 4: Cup Calcutta This Thursday Class 1 Handicap – 1630 metres
1st – MISTY ROCKET 2nd – RED DORF 3rd – JOY’S SPIRIT 4th – MASTER INVADER

Jockey F. Edwards was fined $100 under A.R. 142 for failing to weigh in after riding CLUES which finished 5th. In arriving at an appropriate penalty stewards took into account that this was the third occasion in two months on which Jockey Edwards had offended in a similar manner.

Near the 1500 metres MON CHOIX (W. D’Avila), which was over-racing, had to be eased off the heels of JOY’S SPIRIT (T. Bannon).

For a short distance in the early part of the straight DEVIL’S BREW (App. A. Holt) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.


Race 5: SKY Racing Class 6 Plate – 1630 metres
1st – DIVINE LUCK 2nd – PACIFIC HIGHWAY 3rd – ATTALLUS 4th – IL CARDINALE

In the straight DIVINE LUCK (App. N. Bin Yadi) laid in under pressure.

Near the 100 metres WILL IMPRESS (G. Kliese) had to be eased to avoid the heels of DIVINE LUCK (App. N. Bin Yadi), which shifted in slightly.

Race 6: Townsvillp Vet Clinic Guineas QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap – 1630 metres
1st – TAT ZEPHYR 2nd – DOOMED AFFAIR 3rd – KING RAY 4th – FASCIA 5TH – WESTERN CLASSIC

Trainer Mr G. Doolan informed stewards that FASCIA had sustained a minor injury in the float en route to the course. Prior to the race FASCIA was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

TAT ZEPHYR (W. D’Avila) was slow to begin.

Race 7: Cup Day This Saturdy Class 2 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st - AVGAS 2nd - IT’S JUST LAGO 3rd - WATTLE BRAVP 4th - THIRTY THREE LARGE

Stewards accepted the explanations offered by Mr E. Sewell, trainer of ROCK ALERT, Ms O. Cairns, trainer of DISCOVER THE GOLD, TUPPENY’S OPINION and AVGAS, and Mr B. Williams, trainer of FINROD, for the late notification of riders.

As Jockey F. Edwards was to be overweight and no other rider was available, stewards permitted Jockey Edwards to ride DISCOVER THE GOLD 1kg overweight.

On jumping, THAT’S WHAT I WANT (A. Merritt) was hampered when tightened for room between ROCK ALERT (I. Toward) and MENDEZ (App. A. Holt), which shifted in.

Rounding the home turn and until near the 200 metres WATTLE BRAVE (P. Cullen) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

Approaching the 100 metres ROCK ALERT (I. Toward) was taken out slightly by BRANDY BEAU (M. Elliott). Shortly after this ROCK ALERT continued to shift out and tightened MENDEZ (App. A. Holt), which was taken out onto PLAY A KING (S. Pawsey), resulting in both MENDEZ and PLAY A KING becoming unbalanced. Jockey Toward was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BESWABBED and pre-race samples were taken from
LITTLE ELLIOT, TRUSTY GREY

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, 24th JULY 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
App. A. Holt $300 – unable to claim full allowance (6 rides) (A.R.92(12)
RACE 4: Jockey F. Edwards $100 – fail to weigh in for 5th on CLUES (A.R.142)
RACE 7: Jockey F. Edwards $200 – overweight for DISCOVER THE GOLD (A.R. 120(b))

Reprimands
RACE 3: Jockey A. Coome – careless riding (A.R.137(a))
Suspensions

Protests

Absent Riders
Jockey M. Morris – illness

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners, and pre-race samples were taken from TRUSTY GREY, LITTLE ELLIOT


Warnings / Bars


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 1: TOUCH OF ELEGANCE – App. N. Bin Yadi replaced App. A. Holt (overweight)
RACE 2: EUREKA DUBAI – Jockey D. Tanti replaced App. A. Holt (overweight – no apprentice available)
RACE 4: MISTY ROCKET – Jockey A. Merritt replaced Jockey M. Morris (ill)
RACE 7: ROCKET ALERT, Jockey M. Morris – late notification; subsequently when Jockey
Morris was ill, he was replaced by Jockey I. Toward
DISCOVER THE GOLD, Jockey F. Edwards – late notification
FINROD, Jockey J. Long – late notification
TUPPENY’S OPINION, Jockey G. Cullen – late notification
AVGAS, Jockey W. D’Avila – late notification

Summary of late scratchings