RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

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STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB TUESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER 2013
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL – OUT 4 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, 3.5 METRES REMAINDER OF COURSE

PENETROMETER – 4.1

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr M. Haigh
Stewards – Mr I. Brown, Mr R. Hitchener, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge - Mr P. McLeod/Mr N. Boyle
Veterinarian – Mr F. Chia
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms J. Portch
Starter – Mr M. Henderson/Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – R. Palmer


Race 1: - Summer Festival of Racing @ CludenQTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – 2nd – 3rd – 4th –

On the way to the barriers SHE’S ALL OURS became fractious and reared, dislodging App. B. Swaffer. SHE’S ALL OURS then galloped for a considerable distance and, acting on veterinary advice, stewards ordered the withdrawal of the filly at 1.32 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on SHE’S ALL OURS be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

9¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, VO TREASURE
13¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, VO TREASURE
13¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, CRAIGLEA BROOKE

ST ANTHONY (S. Wilson) began awkwardly.

DAZZLING PRIDE (W. D’Avila) was slow to begin and then raced greenly throughout.

Race 2: - MAK Advertising Maiden Handicap – 1000 Metres
1st – MOONLIGHT CAFÉ 2nd - PRESSUM 3rd – OKAY SWIFT 4th – CRAIGLEA ZETA

Stewards acceded to a request by trainer D. Robinson to allow CRAIGLEA ZETA to race with a tongue-tie today. Public announcements were made accordingly.

When Jockey A. Pattillo was unable to fulfil his engagement for CRAIGLEA ZETA due to a misunderstanding, Jockey D. Hayse was substituted.

On jumping, LADY GRAND (G. Kliese) shifted in and made contact with THAT’S HOW WE ROLL (M. Elliott), which lost ground.

In the middle stages CRAIGLEA ZETA raced greenly.

At about the 600 metres OUR GEORGIA’S ROSE (App. J. Kuskopf) hung out resulting in NATURAL GAL (A. Dykes), which was racing to its outside , clipping heels and dislodging its rider, Jockey A. Dykes. Trainer R. Baker informed stewards that OUR GEORGIA’S ROSE had hung out in a similar fashion at its previous start. Mr Baker was advised that that the mare must perform to the satisfaction of stewards in a jump-out before being permitted to race again. Stewards requested that Mr Baker engage a senior rider for the mare in its future race starts.

Near the 500 metres THAT’S HOW WE ROLL was tightened for room, had to be eased and lost ground when COUNTRY CULTURE (A. Coome), which had been laying in, shifted in.

For the majority of the home straight SEQUALO SUZIE (C. Whiteley) had a tendency to lay in.

Near the 150 metres TOP DECISION (F. Edwards) improved onto the heels of LADY GRAND (G. Kliese) and had to be steadied. A short distance later, TOP DECISION was again steadied when disappointed for a run between OUR GEORGIA’S ROSE and BEKINDTOYOURMOTHER (W. D’Avila), which shifted out.

When questioned as to the performance of LADY GRAND, Jockey G. Kliese stated that at its first-up start 10 days ago the mare raced very keenly and as such, prior to today’s race had been placed in a trial. Jockey Kliese was of the view that LADY GRAND had failed to handle the quick back-up following its most recent race start and the trial between runs. Trainer W. Kenning informed stewards that the mare will be sent for an immediate spell. Trainer advised stewards that horse will be spelled.

Race 3: - Picnic in the Park Race Day 29 December Class 2 Handicap– 1400 metres
1st – STRADIVARI MISS 2nd – BRANDY BEAU 3rd – RIDE LIKE THE WIND 4th – SHERIDAN


When Jockey A. Dykes was unable to fulfil his engagement for RIDE LIKE THE WIND after being dislodged from NATURAL GAL in race 2, Jockey W. D’Avila was substituted.

Following the race Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that it had not been his intention to lead on MOLONGLE DASH today, however when there was no early pace the mare raced forward of its own accord.

Near the 300 metres SHERADIN (App. S. Wiseman) was disappointed for a run between STRADIVARI MISS (G. Kliese) and RIDE LIKE THE WIND (W. D’Avila), shifted out and bumped STRADIVARI MISS. SHERADIN was then held up on the heels of RIDE LIKE THE WIND and unable to improve until near the 200 metres.

After riding THAT’S HOW WE ROLL in this race, Jockey M. Elliott became indisposed and was unable to fulfil his further engagements.

A post-race veterinary examination of NO IMAGINATION revealed that the gelding had been galloped on and had sustained superficial lacerations to the near hind leg.

Race 4: – Summer Sunday Session 15 December Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – MAINSHAFT 2nd – JAYHAWK 3rd – WOOLGAR ROAD 4th – CARE TO SHARE

When Jockey M. Elliott, the declared rider for MARK ME OLEE became indisposed and unable to fulfil his engagement, and no other suitable rider was available, stewards permitted Jockey A. Pattillo was substituted and permitted to ride the colt ½ kg overweight. Jockey Elliott was advised that he must furnish a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride again.

PACHAMAMA (G. Kliese) and DANCING HUSSAR (App. S. Wiseman) were slow to begin.

Shortly after the start JAYHAWK (F. Edwards) shifted in and made contact with MAINSHAFT (App. E. Ljung)

In the early part of the straight HEART OF STRENGTH (I. Toward) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.


Over the concluding stges SEVEN SAGAS (D. Hayse) shifted out under pressure and bumped SWEET ASA ROSE (App. B. Swaffer). As a consequence App. Swaffer was obliged to stop riding and steady SWEET ASA ROSE.

MARK ME OLEE (A. Pattillo) and MAINSHAFT raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of DANCING HUSSAR, App. S. Wiseman stated that after being slow to begin the gelding failed to muster early speed, contrary to its most recent start. App. Wiseman said that the gelding travelled well throughout the event, however when placed under pressure leaving the 400 metres DANCING HUSSAR responded to her riding only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination of DANCING HUSSAR did not reveal any abnormalities.

App. B. Swaffer was reprimanded under A.R. 137A(5)(ii) for using his whip on SWEET ASA ROSE in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100 metres.

Race 5: – Classic Coffee Company Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – BAR ATTACK 2nd – MAGIC COUNTRY 3rd – STEEL DRAGON 4th – GENERAL RIPPA

When Jockey M. Elliott was indisposed, Jockey I. Toward was substituted as the rider of PEOPLE’S CHOICE.

BAR ATTACK was slow into stride.

In the early and middle stages PEOPLE’S CHOICE (I. Toward) over-raced.

In the early stages GENERAL RIPPA (W. D’Avila) when being restrained to obtain a position with cover, over-raced, was disappointed for a run between STAUNCH NORTH and BAR ATTACK and as a result was forced to steady.

Approaching the 800 metres PEOPLE’S CHOICE which continued to over-race, shifted out marginally. As a consequence FOUR IRON (App. S. Wiseman), which also was over-racing, improved into a narrow run to the inside of PEOPLE’S CHOICE and made contact with the hindquarters of that runner, which resulted in STAUNCH NORTH (D. Hayse), which was racing to the outside of PEOPLE’S CHOICE, being obliged to race three wide thereafter.

GENERAL RIPPA (W. D’Avila) raced wide throughout.

Race 6: – Amusements Plus Class 6 Plate – 1400 metres
1st – COMIC RULER 2nd – FRENCH LESSON 3rd – DAILIKA 4th – MOROSSA

When Jockey D. Simmons was indisposed, Jockey J. P. Stanley was substituted as the rider of LIGHT WARRIOR.

LIKEFATHERLIKESON was a late scratching, at 2.00.m., by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg. Trainer W. Hetherington was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for LIKEFATHERLIKESON prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

MOROSSA (App. S. Wiseman) and GOLDEN PAPILLON (F. Edwards) made contact on jumping.

SECRET STEALTH (G. Kliese) was slow into stride.

Near the 200 metres SECRET STEALTH (G. Kliese) shifted out under pressure and made contact with JUST HUSTLED (App. J. Kuskopf).

GOLDEN PAPILLON raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the tactics adopted on FRENCH LESSON, Jockey A. Pattillo stated that the gelding did not show its customary speed from the barriers and consequently was forced to race three wide behind LIGHT WARRIOR (J. P. Stanley). When LIGHT WARRIOR shifted in closer to the running rail FRENCH LESSON was still obliged to race three wide, as a result of GOLD TROJAN (W. D’Avila) improving to his inside. Jockey Pattillo added that FRENCH LESSON then failed to muster sufficient speed to improve around LIGHT WARRIOR and take up a position outside COMIC RULER (C. Whiteley) leaving the 1000 metres. As such he elected to allow FRENCH LESSON to travel comfortably in a three wide position. Jockey Pattillo further added that FRENCH LESSON was able to finish the race off well, despite traveling three wide throughout. After viewing the patrol footage stewards noted Jockey Pattillo’s explanation.

Race 7: - Arnell Industries BM65 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – GO AMIGO 2nd – MIO MONDO/MAECENUS (D/H) – 4th – EXCAPISHE

When Jockey M. Elliott was indisposed after riding in Race 3, Jockey G. Kliese was substituted as the rider of MIO MONDO.

At the start STRICTLY MAGIC (C. Whiteley) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight STRICTLY MAGIC was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

Rounding the home turn SCIROCCO SAN (F. Edwards) was held up for clear running, then near the 200 metres was disappointed for a run to the inside of TALCUM (A. Dykes) and was shifted away from heels and forced wider to improve.

SMUTTY JOHNS (D. Andrews), CRAIGLEA TEQUILA (A. Pattillo) and MAECENUS (S. Wilson) raced wide throughout.

When questioned about the performance of HAM HOT DOG, which raced below market expectations, Jockey I. Toward stated that the gelding was having its first start after spelling for 12 months. Jockey Toward said that HAM HOT DOG had worked well leading into today’s event and would benefit from the performance.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of GO AMIGO (App. S. Wiseman) trainer Mr T. Rowe advised that as the gelding was having its first start for his stable, he was not able to explain the disappointing performance of GO AMIGO at its most recent start, at Townsville on 24th September. However, Mr Rowe advised that the gelding had worked well in preparation for today’s event and as such he had expected a forward showing.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED AND PRE – RACE SAMPLES WERE TAKEN FROM: FRENCH LESSON, STRICTLY MAGIC AND STRADIVARI MISS


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, 12th NOVEMBER 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Reprimands
RACE 4: App. B. Swaffer – use whip on SWEET ASA ROSE in forehand manner more than 5 times prior to 100m (A.R.137A(5)(ii))
Suspensions

Absent Riders
Jockey D. Simmons (indisposed)
Jockey M. Elliott – indisposed after Race 3.
Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners


Warnings / Bars
Race 6: LIKEFATHERLIKESON - Lame in the off fore leg pre – race veterinary clearance prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 2: CRAIGLEA ZETA - Jockey D. Hayse replaced Jockey A. Pattillo (explanation accepted)
RACE 3: RIDE LIKE THE WIND – Jockey W. D’Avila replaced Jockey A. Dykes (dislodged in Race 2).

RACE 4: WOOLGAR ROAD – W D’Avila – late notification
MARK ME OLEE – A. Patillo replaced Jockey M. Elliott (indisposed) permitted to ride 1/2kg overweight.
RACE 5: PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Jockey I. Toward replaced Jockey M. Elliott
RACE 6: LIGHT WARRIOR – Jockey J. P. Stanley replaced Jockey D. Simmons (indisposed)
RACE 7: MIO MONDO – Jockey G. Kliese replaced Jockey M. Elliott
Summary of late scratchings

RACE 1: SHE’S ALL OURS – 1.32 p.m., dislodged rider on way to barriers.
RACE 6: LIKEFATHERLIKESON – 2.00 p.m. on vet advice – lame.