QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB 7TH OCTOBER 2006

WEATHER - Fine TRACK- Good RAIL – 2M.

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – B Turner
Stewards – J Childs, L Carvosso, P Reardon, C Green
Clerk of Scales - Club
Judge – Club
Finish Lynx – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab Attendants – A Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – M O’Brien
Starter – H Saunders

Prize-money – $98000 - QTIS - $10000 - Starters – 83

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

RACE 1: ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CLINICIANS/SCOTT STREET PHARMACY CLASS 1 H’CAP – 900M.

TRICKY TILLY was slowly away.

ABBY RANGE jumped away awkwardly losing ground.

At the start ZAMBUCCA MAGIC was crowded for room between PING MING and POCKET EXPRESS.

Nearing the 750m GO HARD steadied when STONETOWN STAR shifted in.

Approaching the 600m TRICKY TILLY was crowded for room between GO HARD and ZAMBUCCA MAGIC which shifted in.

Rounding the home turn PING MING (J McKinnon) shifted out under pressure and bumped POCKET EXPRESS which was taken out onto TRICKLY TILLY which then made contact with ZAMBUCCA MAGIC. J McKinnon was advised to exercise more care when his mount is shifting ground.

Leaving the 150m GO HARD was held up for clear running for a short distance.

ZAMBUCCA MAGIC raced wide throughout.

On returning to scale TEE HANNAH was examined by the Veterinary officer, which revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer C Smith advised veterinary certificate of soundness is required prior to the mare’s next start.

Time off 3.54 PM.

RACE 2: CLIVE BERGHOFER LAND SALES QTIS 3-Y-O CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1006M.

J Sharp (EPICUREAN) replaced P Wolfgram who was not feeling well after being involved in a traffic accident earlier in the day.

ANDROUGE jumped awkwardly and out as the gates opened losing ground.

Near the 900m AVANT RAPIDE, which attempted to buck shifted in and bumped PEARLY MIST. Trainer M Flanigan was instructed AVANT RAPIDE was to perform satisfactorily in a barrier jumpout prior to next racing. Trainer M Flanigan advised AVANT RAPIDE would now go for a lengthy spell.

Near the 550m EPICUREAN was eased when it was crowded for room by DELESIA, which shifted in and away from KALINGA KATE. LOTTO JACK which was racing to the outside of EPICUREAN shifted out to avoid the heels of that horse forcing SORCEROUS wider on the track.

Point of the home turn PEARLY MIST bumped LA MONETA, which became unbalanced losing ground.

DELESIA which was held up for clear running rounding the home turn, was eased near the 200m when disappointed for a run between FOOLED (J McKinnon) which shifted out under pressure and KALINGA KATE. J McKinnon was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear.

ANDROUGE, KALINGA KATE and FOOLED all raced wide throughout.

A post race Veterinary examination of DELESIA revealed no abnormalities.

Trainer R Kirwin reported LA MONETA returned to scale with lacerations to the near hind leg.

Jockey B Johnson (AVANT RAPIDE) was found guilty of a careless riding in terms of rule AR137(a) for allowing his mount to shift in near the 600m taking the running of EPICUREAN causing that horse to check and lose ground. Jockey Johnson was suspended from riding in races from midnight October 7, 2006 up to and including October 19, 2006 a period of seven (7) meetings.

Time off 4.34 PM.

RACE 3: CUMMING WILSON WALL PROPERTY PARTNERS CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1106M.

Apprentice T Huxham (EXCEPTIONS) replaced P Wolfgram as there was no senior rider available that could ride at the required weight.

S Long (FEEL THE MOMENT) was reprimanded for not claiming her full allowance.

STRATIFICATION which broke through the front of the barriers was restrained after going a short distance. STRATIFICATION was examined by the Veterinary officer and passed to take his place in the field.

FEEL THE MOMENT and EXCEPTIONS made heavy contact on jumping away.

FRISCO’S ROSE (M Price) blundered on jumping away almost dislodging the rider and losing considerable ground.

Leaving the 550m MILLIMAC which shifted out to obtain clear running made contact with LADY MACLEAY.

Shortly after straightening MAJOR BOYINGTON was held up for clear running to the inside of MILLIMAC.

EXCEPTIONS, FEEL THE MOMENT and FOXIE EM all raced wide throughout.

Time off 5.14 PM.

RACE 4: COLIN MACKAY THE GOOD GUYS CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1610M.

ECHO LAD was slowly away.

STAR SAUVAGE was slow to begin and raced wide in the early and middle stages.

RAJA PRINCE and NOOLINGA SERENADE raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

LEGAL MISS raced wide from the 700m.

Nearing the 400m MIXED DOZEN momentarily held up behind RAJA PRINCE.

Rounding the home turn DODGE BALL shifted out taking LEGAL MISS wider on the track.

Stewards drew to jockey J Pujolas’s (ECHO LAD) attention that she weighed in .25kg under the weight that she weighed out at.

Time off 5.50M.

RACE 5: THE BLACK FAMILY ST VINCENTS CUP OPEN H’CAP – 2063M.

CAPRILL was slowly away.

At the start UNATTAINABLE was crowded for room between ADAVALE HORNET and BIG KEA which shifted ground.

Shortly after the start UNATTAINABLE began to over race and had a tendency to lie in across the heels of FILL THE BILL.

BIG KEA raced wide from the 900m.

Time off 6.30 PM.

RACE 6: HANNAS DEPARTMENT STORE TOOWOOMBA CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1307M.

BLUBERRY STAR was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 7.53 am.

SEQUALIZER and MAMBO STAR were slow to begin.

Leaving the 900m COUNT HENRY was eased from the heels of AFLEET BOY which was taken out by CROWN KINGDOM (A Merritt) which shifted out. Jockey Merritt was advised to exercise more care in the future when his mount is shifting ground.

ANCIENT FAEROE was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

COUNT HENRY raced wide in the early and middle stages. A post race veterinary examination of COUNT HENRY revealed the gelding was lame in the near fore leg. Trainer C Higgins was advised a Veterinary clearance is required prior to the gelding next racing.

App Randall (AFLEET BOY) was fined the sum of $200 in terms of rule AR145 for weighing in more than half a kilo over the weight he weighed out at.

Time off 7.05 PM.

RACE 7: QML PATHOLOGY FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE – 1307M.

EASY FLICK and HAPPINESS ABOUND were slowly away.

HURRICANE LASS which jumped out coming into contact with the starting gate then shifted in shortly after.

ROYAL DISTINCTION jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1100m CARMEL’S GEM shifted out taking HAPPINESS ABOUND wider. Shortly after HAPPINESS ABOUND began to over race and became awkward on the heels of CARMEL’S GEM.

ROYAL DISTINCTION began to race awkwardly in the early stages and when steadied became unbalanced.

Shortly after leaving the 1100m MOLLY’S MEMORY and GENERAL DEENA came together and bumped.

Near the 850m MOLLY’S MEMORY was steadied when momentarily crowded for room between CUDLEE CREEK and GENERAL DEENA which rolled in.

TULLIBIGEAL and EVE were caught wide in the early and middle stages.

Leaving the 400m EASY FLICK shifted out to obtain clear running taking DRAMA IN THE WINGS wider.

Near the 350m TURN BACK THE TIDE which was momentarily held up for clear running shifted out taking HURRICANE LASS wider on the track.

When questioned regarding the performance of ROCKABABE leading in today’s race App A Taylor stated that she was instructed to go forward if possible and to have the mare as comfortable as she could. She stated that the mare jumped well and was then able to lead without any effort. After leading ROCKABABE travelled kindly throughout and at no stage did she consider restraining the mare and surrendering the lead. App Taylor said from the 600m she allowed the mare to stride forward and was comfortable in doing so. She further stated that at the previous start where she had got back in a 1000m race the mare was not suited to shorter distance races which necessitated early speed. She further stated that ROCKABABE was better suited to longer distance races when allowed to do her own work in front.

Time off 7.42 PM.

RACE 8: FRIENDS OF ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL ASSN HONOURING ANNE THORBURN COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1307M.

SHIFTY LUKIE (K Banks) which dislodged the rider on the way to the start was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 8.19 p.m. after the gelding had completed one and a half laps of the course. Stewards ruled a betting deduction of 3c in the $1 win and 3c in the $1 place, face value of the ticket. Stewards further ruled all monies on SHIFTY LUKIE to be refunded.

At the start MT COOTHA jumped out coming into heavy contact with SIR TRISDAN.

Leaving the 950m SIR TRISDAN got its head in the air whilst over racing and became unbalanced for some distance.

Approaching the 900m MT COOTHA shifted in abruptly taking PRESSMAN in.

Rounding the home turn MODERN RED became awkward on the heels of RAPID LOVER and was steadied. As a consequence MALMO was obliged to check from the heels of MODERN RED and shifted out.

PRESSMAN was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

MIGHTY NATURAL and SIR TRISDAN raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Trainer P Johnston reported the tongue-tie came off MALMO during running.

Stewards inquired into the reason why MODERN RED (App S Drake) fell nearing the 50m and T Banks (IVE’S CHANCE) was dislodged. As Stewards were unable to take evidence from App S Drake who had been transported to hospital for observation, evidence was taken from T Banks, App A Taylor (PRESSMAN) and from the Stewards. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

A post race veterinary examination of MODERN RED which fell near the 50m revealed the gelding had severe abrasions to the lower half of the near hind leg and a laceration to the point of the hock of the off hind as well a laceration to the medial aspect of the off hind half way up the cannon bone which is consistent with the gelding being galloped on. Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, instructed trainer R Mackay that MODERN RED is to undergo an ECG and Scope, X-ray of the near fore foot, together with a chest x-ray which are to be carried out within 72 hours.

Time off 8.20 PM.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey J McKinnon – careless riding – AR137(a)
Race 3 – App S Long – failing to claim full allowance – AR92 (12)
Fines
Race 5 – App S Drake – $200 - failed to weigh out with safety vest – AR175 (k)
Race 6 – App P Randall - $200 – weighed in over weight – AR145
Suspensions
Race 2 – Jockey B Johnson – careless riding – October 7, 2006 up to and including October 19, 2006 (7 meetings) - AR137(a)
Disqualifications
Nil
Injuries
Apprentice S Drake
Absent Jockeys
P Wolfgram - sick
Summary of action horses
Horses swabbed
All winners
Bleeders
Nil
Veterinary Certificates
Race 1 – TEE HANNAH – lame near fore - LR36 (b)
Race 6 - COUNT HENRY - lame near fore - LR36 (b)
Race 8 – MODERN RED – fell – LR36 (b)
Warnings
Nil
Horses to Barrier Trial
Nil
Barrier Certificates
Race 2 – AVANT RAPIDE – attempted to buck – LR36 (b)
Falls
Race 8 – App S Drake (MODERN RED)
Race 8 – Jky T Banks (IV’S CHANCE)
Plating issues
Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changes
Race 2 – J Sharp (EPICUREAN)
Race 3 – T Huxham (EXCEPTIONS)
Race 7 – S Apthorpe (HURRICANE LASS)
Race 8 – P Spry (SIR TRISTAN)
Late scratching
Race 4 – Bluberry Star – Veterinary advice
Adjourned Inquires
Race 8 – App S Drake and jockey T Banks