RACING QUEENSLAND

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STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR TURF CLUB FRIDAY, 23ND August 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE


OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr M. Haigh, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judges - Mr P. McLeod/Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Ms J. Raffeteo
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendants – Ms A. Lee
Starter – Mr P. Warren/Mr T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary – R. Palmer


GENERAL

Stewards today interviewed trainer G. Farrell relative to the acceptance and subsequent scratching of PRETTY VACANT from Race 1. Mr Farrell explained that it had been his intention to run the gelding in the aforementioned event, however after its most recent run the gelding had not done as well as he had expected and will more than likely be spelled. The attention of Mr Farrell was drawn to the provisions of A.R. 68A, which relates to entering a horse in a race with the primary purpose of affecting the weight to be allocated to any other horse entered in such race, or with the primary purpose of affecting either the weight allocated to any other horse that is accepted for such race, or the total number of horses accepted for such race.

Following the postponement of the race meetings at the Gold Coast an Kembla Grange, the starting times for all races were amended as follows: Race 1, 1.04 p.m.; Race 2, 1.39 p.m.; Race 3, 2.14 p.m.; Race 4, 2.50 p.m.; Race 5, 3.30 p.m.; Race 6, 4.06 p.m.; Race 7, 4.46 p.m.
Public announcements were made accordingly.


Race 1: - 4TO/HOTFM QTIS 3-Y-0 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st - GLORIOUS GEORGE 2nd - IN HIS ELEMENT 3rd - SHE’S ALL OURS 4th - DOCTOR TREV

SHE’S ALL OURS - Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with another runner. Over-raced when the pace was steadied in the middle stages.

DOCTOR TREV - Contacted by another runner at the start.

GLORIOUS GEORGE - In the home straight inclined to lay in under pressure.


Race 2: - McDonalds The Lakjes, Stockland & Castletown Class 1 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – FLUKES 2nd – THANKGODFORFRANC 3rd - HERE TO DASH 4th – MARKAZY

FLUKES - Began awkwardly and shortly after made contact with another runner.

MAL’S PRIDE - Contacted by another runner at the start. In the early stages crowded for room and taken in onto another runner. Passing 200 metres bumped and taken out onto another runner.

HUSSELING - Inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages, shifted in and crowded another runner, which was taken in onto another runner. Then continued to race ungenerously for some distance. Rounding the turn near 900 metres shifted out and bumped another runner.

DAMKY - Bumped in the early stages. Shifted out passing the 200 metres and bumped another runner, which in turn was taken out onto another runner.

ADAPTED - Bumped passing 200 metres by another runner, which was taken outwards. Rounding the turn near the 900 metres was bumped by another runner.

Race 3: Graham H. Roberts OAM Memorial Class 4 Handicap - 1630 metres

DELTA DRAGON - Pre-race veterinary examination, as the mare was backing up from racing yesterday. Cleared to take place in field.

ROWEINER - Raced ungenerously in early stages.

KING MAGNUSSON - Over-raced in the early stages. Crowded for room passing the 1000 metres. Over concluding stages attempted to savage another runner which was racing to its outside. Trainer S. Massingham was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners and should it perform similarly consideration may be given to refusing the horse’s nomination.

STAR TRUCE - Over-raced in the early stages.

A FINE DROP OF RED - Rider questioned regarding the poor performance, explained that the mare travelled well and took up a prominent position, however when placed under pressure prior to straightening failed to respond to riding and was most disappointing. She added that the mare made an abnormal breathing noise during running. Post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer undertook to report back to the stewards in the days following the event.

Race 4: – McWilliam’s Family Winemakers Class 2 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – MARJORIES FAVORITE 2nd – DIURNAL TIGER 3rd – CROTCHET 4th – CABJA KID

CHARLIE’S MOMENT - Vet examination behind barriers. Lame in near foreleg. Late scratching at 2.46 p.m. All bets on the gelding to be refunded. The following deductions to apply:
17¢ in the dollar for the win, for the winner MARJORIES FAVORITE
13¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, MARJORIES FAVORITE
17¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, DIURNAL TIGER
14¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, CROTCHET

Stable representative T. Butts was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

KELCHEZ - Crowded for room shortly after the start. On returning to scale rider reported that mount was inclined to lay in throughout the event and proved difficult to ride.

OAKFIELD COUNT - Passing 600 metres had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

SANDBAR JACK - Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and dipped on a number of occasions.

CABJA KID - Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.

CROTCHET - Raced wide throughout.


Race 5: – Mission Beach Resort Class 3 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – TOUCH OF ELEGANCE 2nd – MORE THAN A SONG 3rd – INSIDE PAGE 4th – NEDIYM’S QUEST

ARKIBOUM - Bumped at the start.

MORE THAN A SONG - Bumped at start.

MANALUTE - Began awkwardly.

NEDIYM’S QUEST - Raced ungenerously with its head up in middle stages.

ATHABASCA - Had difficulty obtaining clear run in early part of straight.

ALEXANDER PARADE - Raced wide throughout.

MONTANA MAN - Raced wide throughout.

Race 6: – Ede Events Townsville Amateurs Cup Open Handicap – 1960 metres
1st – JUNEE BOY 2nd – STRATO MOSTRO 3rd – LADRETTO 4th – MOB RULE 5th - ELOVACHILL

LADRETTO - Bumped at start.

MOB RULE - Bumped at start.

HOT SAGA - A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

STRATO MOSTRO - Raced wide in middle stages.

ELOVACHILL - Held up for clear run rounding home turn.

KING OF THE FOREST - Rider questioned re tactics explained that he rode gelding in a similar manner at its most recent start, at Cairns on 9th August. He said he was given specific instructions to make a forward move mid-race and to assume a sizeable lead if possible. He added that this race was a significant rise in class for the gelding. Trainer Mr J. Manzelmann will be interviewed.

HARD LIQUOR - Rider questioned regarding poor performance Jockey T. Bannon explained that after making the turn out of the straight on the first occasion the gelding blundered, from that point on travelled uncomfortably and was inclined to lay in. Trainer D. Symons expressed his disappointment with performance and now intends to freshen the gelding and nominate for races over a shorter distance.

Race 7: - Davis Family Group Townsville Amateurs Sprint Open Handicap – 1200 metres
1st - BLAME GAME 2nd - SURAH SURAH 3rd - BARACHELLO 4th – DUX BELLORUM/ARCATRAN (D/H)

SECRET STEALTH – Slow to begin. Rider reported that the gelding failed to travel throughout and may not have handled today’s firm track conditions.

BLAME GAME - Rounding turn near 800 metres had to be steadied when racing to the inside of another runner.

CHEMIN DE MARC - Raced wide throughout.

ASSERTIVE ALBERT - Was checked shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.

DUX BELORUM - Held up for clear run in early part of straight.

Horses swabbed
All winners


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, Saturday, 23rd AUGUST 2014


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Reprimands

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Late scratchings
RACE 4: CHARLIE’S MOMENT – at barriers, 2.46 p.m. : lame in near foreleg. Vet clearance required.

Warnings / Bars

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications