TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT 13TH SEPTEMBER 2003


STEWARDS PANEL: J Childs (Chairman), J Williamson, P Lane, V Mayne

WEATHER - Fine TRACK - Good RAIL - 5M.

BETTING: W Wilson STARTER: H Saunders / D Ingram SWABBING: L Woodall

JUDGE: Club FINISH LYNX: Club CAMERA: Club

SCALES: Club

FINES

Trainer P Moncrieff (Late Scratching) $50

SUSPENSIONS

G Lynch (Careless Riding) 7 Meetings

Y Yamazaki (Careless Riding) 7 Meetings

BARRED HORSES

NEAGATIVE CARRY (Bled)

SCOTTISH FLYER (Barrier Manners) Barrier Trial

RACE 1: FRIDAY RACES SEPT. 26 CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1116M.

On returning to scale Jockey R Tilley (ZEPHYR MAN) rider of the 2nd placegetter lodged an objection against LE JESTER (G Lynch) being declared the winner for alleged interference on the home turn and over the concluding stages, after taking evidence from riders, connections and viewing the patrol film, stewards upheld the objection as they were of the opinion that the interference on the home turn had cost ZEPHYR MAN more than the margin he had been beaten. Stewards advised R Tilley that they did not believe there was a full run for his mount over the concluding stages. Stewards amended the placing’s to, 1st ZEPHYR MAN, 2nd LE JESTER, 3rd JUST ROBBERY, 4th NEAGATIVE CARRY, 5th KNOW NOW.

LE JESTER was slowly away.

Near the 850m ZEPHYR MAN got its head up whilst being steadied.

Leaving the 800m BABE OF THE YEAR got its head up whilst being eased when crowded for room by ZEPHYR MAN, which rolled in.

ZEPHYR MAN raced in restricted room over the last 100m.

JUST ROBBERY raced wide throughout.

NEGATIVE CARRY, which returned to scale with blood in both nostrils was stood down from racing for a period of 3 months.

Jockey G Lynch (LE JESTER) was found guilty of a careless riding charge in that on the home turn he angled his mount back to the inside of KNOW NOW when insufficiently clear of ZEPHYR MAN, resulting in ZEPHYR MAN being severely checked when tightened for room. G Lynch was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to take affect as of mid - night 14-09-03 and to expire at mid - night 26-09-03.

Time off: 3.57 PM.

RACE 2: FRIDAY RACES OCT. 31 FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1316M.

At the start COOGEE TREASURE and ENGLISH TYCOON were hampered by COSTA AZZURRA, which jumped out.

PUSH MY BUTTONS, which raced ungenerously in the early stages, made contact with CHIEFTESS approaching the 1100m.

When questioned about the performance of PUSH MY BUTTONS, which weakened quickly, Jockey E Simmons stated that she is of the opinion that the mare may have a problem with her breathing. A subsequent veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any apparent abnormality. Trainer P Facoory said he intended to race PUSH MY BUTTONS in a tongue–tie in future, as he believes she may have got her tongue over the bit.

Time off: 4.37 PM.

RACE 3: CRACKER PRINT & PAPER PREMIERSHIPS ENTIRES & GELDINGS CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1316M.

SCOTTISH FLYER, which became very fractious when placed in the barriers was withdrawn by stewards at 4.19 pm. Deductions on all win bets were paid less 4 cents in the $1 win and 5 cents in the $1 place. Trainer M Flanigan was advised that SCOTTISH FLYER is required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.

DOUBLE JOKER, which took fright, when SCOTTISH FLYER became fractious was examined by the vet and cleared to take its place in the field.

MANTARA LAD was held up for clear running from the 400m until the early stages of the home straight.

On the point of the home turn CHIEFODEON shifted out and made contact with MANTARA LAD.

GOLD AMBER shifted in over the concluding stages.

MAJOR MACLEOD raced wide throughout.

Time off: 5.20 PM.

RACE 4: QLD. FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1525M.

Trainer P Moncrieff was fined the sum of $50 for failing to withdraw SCORSESE by the required time.

BAY DUKE and CAPE SCHANCK both dwelt as the gates opened.

On the first turn CAPE SCHANCK, which was pulling hard shifted out to avoid heels.

When questioned about the improved performance of FIERY ASPECT, Trainer M Currie stated he was disappointed with the performance of the gelding at his last run, as he had been working well. Mr Currie also stated that the only excuse that he could give for the run last week is the rider rode FIERY ASPECT in a very small saddle with very little packing, which may have affected the horse as he has a high wither. Mr Currie further stated that he took the blinkers off and placed a nose roll on FIERY ASPECT for today's meeting, explanations noted.

Time off: 6.00 PM.

RACE 5: JASON SHARP CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1216M.

Near the 100m COSMIC COMET, which was taken out by SLASHING LOOKS, made minor contact with NICTOM.

Apprentice Y Yamazaki (SLASHING LOOKS) was found guilty of a careless riding charge in that near the 100m he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of LEAD THE ACE, resulting in LEAD THE ACE being severely checked when tightened for room. ELECT A SONG, which was racing back to the inside of LEAD THE ACE, was eased when cramped for room. Y Yamazaki was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 meetings to take affect as of mid - night 14/09/03 and to expire at mid - night 26/09/03.

Time off: 6.35 PM.

RACE 6: MICHAEL NOLAN FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN H'CAP - 1216M.

MISS DARBONNAIRE, which made heavy contact with the front gates of the barrier was examined by the vet and subsequently cleared to take its place in the field.

LADY TARYN and TANAH MERA were slowly away.

LADY TARYN, which knuckled leaving the 1100m, laid out in the early and middle stages.

At the start BRAVO ANNIE was cramped for room between BUCK'S ANGEL, which jumped out and MARIGOLD.

Approaching the 800m BUCK'S ANGEL was cramped for room by MARIGOLD (G Lynch). Shortly after BUCK'S ANGEL was eased when tightened for room by MARIGOLD, which was taken in by COURTLY JESTER (G Geran). G Geran and G Lynch were both reminded of their obligations when their mounts are shifting ground.

Near the 800m MIGHTY REWARD got its head up whilst being steadied.

On the home turn MISS DARBONNAIRE took LADY TARYN wider on the track.

Approaching the finish BUCK’S ANGEL was taken out by TANAH MERA, which was taken out by MARIGOLD.

When questioned about the disappointing performance of BRAVO ANNIE, Jockey N Evans stated that after being cramped for room on jumping his mount failed to travel well at any stage. N Evans also stated that BRAVO ANNIE raced in blinkers tonight, which may have affected the performance of the mare, explanation noted.

Time off: 7.17 PM.

RACE 7: TTC FRIDAY RACING ENTIRIES & GELDINGS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1216M.

At the start HARD TO FORGET jumped out making heavy contact with BOASTING.

DOCTOR GREEN THUMB was slowly away.

Approaching the 800m BOASTING shifted out and made contact with MEGA RUSH.

MEGA RUSH was inclined to lie out over the concluding stages.

HARD TO FORGET shifted out over the final stages.

Time off: 7.50 PM.

ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.