RACING QUEENSLAND

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB FRIDAY, 2ND JANUARY 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERS

TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/SOFT 6 @ 12.05 P.M. following further showers. Downgraded to SOFT 7 after Race 2, @ 1.43 p.m.

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

PENETROMETER – 4.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judges - Mr P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Ms S. Parry
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab Attendant – Ms A. Lee
Starters – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – R. Palmer


Race 1: - Follow Andrew Bensley on Twitter Maiden Plate – 1300 metres
1st - SERENE PEARL 2nd - WHO’S YOUR CADDY 3rd - SAVAGE LAND 4th - ADIZERO

When the ambulance failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time, the start of this race was rescheduled for 12. 57 p.m.

SHINNECOCK HILLS – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.

OUT OF THE BLUE – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer T. Rowe was advised that a warning will be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.

SERENE PEARL – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Leaving the 800 metres when racing ungenerously to the inside of another runner shifted in, resulting in WHO’S YOUR CADDY shifting in slightly and tightening the running of CASINOJEAN, which was checked and lost its position in the field. After taking into account the racing manners of SERENE PEARL, stewards took no action against any individual jockey, however trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of the mare.

WHO’S YOUR CADDY - Leaving the 800 metres was taken inwards and tightened the running of CASINOJEAN, which was checked and lost its position.

CASINOJEAN – Was checked leaving the 800 metres and lost its position in the field.

Race 2: - Like the TTC on Facebook QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – DRAMATIC SAGA 2nd – CHOI OI 3rd - DOOM CITY DRAGON 4th – DRAGON HART

Following the late arrival of the ambulance on course, the start of this race was rescheduled for 1.27 p.m.

PACEMAKER – Prior to the race was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

IMPROPER ROCKET – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

CRAIGLEA CHANEL – In the middle stages raced ungenerously and threw its head in the air, and near the 200 metres became unbalanced and was steadied.

MR WRECKER – Was inclined to hang in under pressure over the concluding stages.

DOOM CITY DRAGON – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

Following the running of this race, at 1.43 p.m., the track rating was further downgraded to a Soft 7.

Race 3: - Happy New Year from the TTC Class 1 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – PRESSUM 2nd – I’M MARIAH 3rd - AWESOME HORSESOM 4th – SHE BEE STINGIN’

SHE BEE STINGIN’ - Was slow to begin. Inconvenienced shortly after start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 500 metres and had to be steadied. Leaving the 200 metres was unable to obtain clear running and had to be checked to avoid heels leaving the 100 metres. Went to the line without being fully tested. Post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare was mildly ataxic from heat stress.

NINE TIMES – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare was lame in the off hind and had soreness in the back. Trainer N. Seymour will be advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to NINE TIMES being permitted to race again.

TRIVIAL - Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of another runner.

FALCONER – On jumping became unbalanced, shifted in abruptly and inconvenienced SHE BEE STINGIN’, which lost ground.

PRESSUM – Shortly after the start was tightened for room between runners.

I’M MARIAH – Shifted out under pressure near the 50 metres Jockey C. Whiteley was advised to exercise more care.

MALIBU ROSE - Had to be steadied to avoid heels approaching the winning post.

Race 4 - Follow the TTC on Twitter BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1630 metres
1st – JAMALKA 2nd – BLU AXIS 3rd - DE LA DILO 4th – PACHAMAMA

WHISPER WILLOW – Difficult to load and delayed the start. Warning on barrier manners. Rider reported that in his opinion the mare failed to handle today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer N. Seymour advised stewards that, following today’s performance, it is the intention that the horse be sent for an immediate spell.

COUSIN ANDY – Was slow to begin. Approaching the 500 metres improved onto the heels of the tiring WHISPER WILLOW and lost ground.

GUN AND POWER – Was slow to begin.

DE LA DILO - Leaving the 200 metres commenced to hang out under pressure, then leaving the 100 metres shifted out abruptly, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount.

After riding REVEL IN THE CHAOS in this race App. M. McGillivray became indisposed, was examined by the Ambulance Officer and was stood down from his further engagements. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 5: – Inside Running on SKY BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – PUBLIC AFFAIR 2nd - MOONLIGHT CAFÉ 3rd – ROYAL PHYSICIAN 4th – DIVA DIOR

MAINSHAFT – When App. M. McGillivray was indisposed, App. T. Tincknell was substituted. Began awkwardly.

EXAGGERATION - Was slow into stride.

MOONLIGHT CAFÉ – Hung in and over-raced in the early stages. In the home straight hung in under pressure.

PUBLIC AFFAIR – Leaving the 400 metres threw its head in the air when being restrained from heels.

REDBOLT - Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Lost both front plates during running.


Race 6: – SKY Sports Radio Class 3 Plate – 1200 metres
1st – ORATRY 2nd – MIATA 3rd – SHERIDAN 4th – RIVARIVA

UNPUBLISHED CRITIC – Apprentice T. Ticknell replaced Apprentice M. McGillivray. Approaching the finishing line was hampered and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RIVARIVA (F. Edwards), which shifted out under pressure. Jockey Edwards was advised to show more care in similar circumstances.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Mr T. Rowe, the trainer of WISHFUL which finished 5th, to examine the official patrol films to determine whether to lodge an objection against ORATRY being declared the winner, alleging interference leaving 100 metres. After viewing the video films, Mr Rowe elected not to lodge a protest and stewards declared correct weight on the judge’s numbers.

Near the 1100 metres MY GIRL CHARLIE had to be restrained when initially placed in restricted room by RIVARIVA, which was going forward, and then was tightened for room by MIATA (App. B. Swaffer), which shifted in and away from WISHFUL (App. S. Wiseman), despite the efforts of App. Swaffer. Simultaneously, PUDZIANOWSKI (W. D’Avila), which was racing to the inside of MY GIRL CHARLIE, shifted out and made contact with that runner, further complicating the incident. Stewards noted that there were a number of contributing factors to the incident and consequently no direct action was taken other than to advise Jockey Edwards to exercise more care and ensure he is clear of other runners before shifting ground.

MARK ME OLEE – Was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

MY GIRL CHARLIE – Raced wide throughout.

App. T. Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a), in that leaving the 100 metres she permitted ORATRY to shift out under pressure when insufficiently clear of WISHFUL(App. S. WISEMAN), which was checked and skipped across the heels of that runner. App. Williams’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period covering 3 NQ meetings, to commence at midnight on Sunday 11th January 2015, up to and including midnight on Thursday 22nd January 2015.


Race 7:SKY Racing Class 6 Plate – 1200 metres
1st – KING MAGNUSSON 2nd – HARD LIQUOR 3rd – MR HONOR 4th – KATHERINE GORGE

JUST HUSTLED – When App. M. McGillivray was indisposed App. B. Swaffer was substituted as rider.

MIN MIN MAN - Began awkwardly.

ZIP THE LIP – Shifted out at the start and made heavy contact with another runner. Over-raced early.

HOLEY GADOLEY – Heavy contact with another runner, which shifted in at the start.

MAL’S PRIDE – Blundered on jumping and shifted in, making contact with the hindquarters of another runner and becoming unbalanced.

MCCONACHY – Veered out at the start and made very heavy contact with another runner, then was restrained and retired from the race. Trainer W. Kenning was advised that he must obtain two further barrier certificates for the gelding prior to it being permitted to race again.

TOUCH OF ELEGANCE – From leaving the 400 metres until inside the 200 metres raced in restricted room.

Race 8 – SKYRACING.COM.AU Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – SCOT FREE 2nd – GENERAL RIPPA 3rd - HE’S A LADIES MAN 4th – SURPASSER

STIEG – Kicked by another runner behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and on her advice stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 5.06 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on STIEG be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

5¢ in the dollar for the win, for the winner SCOT FREE
6¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, SCOT FREE
6¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, GENERAL RIPPA
5¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, HE’S A LADIES MAN

FUNDIDO - The rider reported that the gelding hung out throughout the race, placing him at a disadvantage. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners. Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

ORIENTELLE – Was slow to begin and then was further inconvenienced by another runner, which was taken outwards.

LEXCEN - Shortly after the start taken out by another runner.

SURPASSER - Rider dropped his whip leaving the 400 metres.

Horses swabbed
All winners


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, 2nd JANUARY 2015


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Reprimands

Suspensions
RACE 6: App. T. Williams: Careless riding on ORATRY: From midnight 11/01/15 to midnight 22/01/15 (3NQ meetings).
Absent Riders
RACE 4: App. McGillivray indisposed and replaced in remaining engagements.
Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Late scratchings
RACE 8: STIEG @ 5.06 p.m. – Kicked by another runner behind the barriers.

Warnings / Bars

Race 1: OUT OF THE BLUE – stood flat-footed at start. Warning on barrier manners.
RACE 1: SERENE PEARL – warning on racing manners
RACE 7: MCCONACHY – Retired from event. 2 barrier certificates to be obtained.

Late Riding changes/Notifications
RACE 5: MAINSHAFT – App. T. Ticknell replaced App. M. McGillivray (indisposed)
RACE 6: UNPUBLISHED CRITIC – App. T. Ticknell replaced App. McGillivray
RACE 7: JUST HUSTLED – App. B. Swaffer replaced App. McGillivray
RACE 8: SCOT FREE – Jockey J. P. Stanley replaced App. McGillivray (no apprentice rider available).