RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 4 RAIL – 2M 1600-300, CUTAWAY FROM 300M, TRUE REMAINDER

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – S. Fletcher, K. Daly, P. McLean,
Betting Steward – R. Waterman
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Skinner
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

All jockeys riding at today’s meeting provided a negative breath test prior to their first riding engagement.

_____________________________


Stewards Report – Nathan Evans

Panel: K Daly, P McLean

Racing Queensland stewards today concluded an inquiry into the handling of MANNER LASSIE in Race 1 the “Hill Family Memorial Maiden Plate” over 800 metres at the Esk Jockey Club meeting on Saturday 12th April.

Evidence on the day of the race was taken from Nathan Evans rider of MANNER LASSIE and Mr Glenn Richardson trainer of MANNER LASSIE. The matter was adjourned to allow Stewards to review the betting on the race and to further examine footage of the horse’s recent starts.

Further evidence was today taken from the above mentioned parties, footage of the horse’s recent previous starts and betting activity on this race.

After giving consideration to the evidence tendered, Stewards charged jockey Nathan Evans under the provisions of AR 135(b) which reads:

The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.

The specifics of the charge being that in Race 1 the “Hill Family Memorial Maiden Plate” over 800 metres at the Esk Jockey Club on Saturday 12th April, the actions of jockey Nathan Evans, the rider of MANNER LASSIE, were unreasonable in restraining the mare from a point near the 150 metres and a short distance later near the 100 metres, were unreasonable in directing MANNER LASSIE to the inside of BUSH BEAT. As a result of these actions Stewards were of the opinion MANNER LASSIE was not given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place in the field.

Jockey Evans pleaded not guilty to the charge and made submissions in defence of the charge. In considering jockey Evans’ defence of the charge Stewards could not be satisfied that the explanations tendered by him were acceptable and as such he was found guilty.

In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of the negative impact such actions have on the perception of the industry and the degree of culpability of a jockey of Nathan Evans’ experience. Stewards also took into account jockey Evans’ personal financial circumstances and the effect any such penalty may have. After taking into account all of these circumstances Stewards suspended the riding licence of Nathan Evans for a period of 4 weeks to commence midnight, 26 April and to expire at midnight, 26 May 2014.

Jockey Evans was advised of his appeal rights.

_____________________________


Race 1: Queensland Electrical Solutions Maiden Plate – 870m

The start was delayed when the Clerk of the Course was dislodged from his horse, which required recapturing.

SPACE ESCAPEE (S. Apthorpe) was slow to begin.

Near the 600m, NO FLIES (N. Nishio) shifted in and made contact with the running rail.

SANDY ILLUSION (J. Orman) hung out for the majority of the event. A warning was issued against the racing manners of SANDY ILLUSION.

On return to scale, apprentice E. Ljung reported that BAGGER CHANCE raced greenly throughout the race.

Race 2: Like TTC On Facebook QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1050m

As G. Geran was injured and not riding at today’s meeting, he was replaced by B. Appo on DUQUESNE WHISTLE. However when B. Appo failed to arrive on course by the required time, S. Apthorpe was substituted as the rider of that horse. B. Appo was fined $100 for failing to fulfil his engagement.

The start was delayed when S. Drake was dislodged from TREVLYN’S COL behind the barriers. TREVLYN’S COL then galloped a circuit of the track riderless and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5.41 pm. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on TREVLYN’S COL were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.

0 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for Wicked Babe
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for Wicket Babe
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd placegetter Divine Harry
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd placegetter Forty Nil Manly

SMART RULER (K. Yoshida) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with WICKED BABE (N. Tomizawa).

Near the 700m, TURTLE MAN (R. Goltz) and FORTY NIL MANLY (P. Holmes) made contact when both runners shifted marginally.

Passing the 800m, DIVINE HARRY (R. Ride) was tightened for room to the inside of SMART RULER, which shifted in and away from VIVID IMAGINATION (S. Bogenhuber), which itself shifted in marginally. S. Bogenhuber, rider of VIVID IMAGINATION, was advised to exercise more care.

FORTY NIL MANLY laid in under pressure in the home straight.

TURTLE MAN hung out for the majority of the event.

SMART RULER raced greenly throughout the race.

On return to scale, jockey R. Goltz expressed disappointment with the performance of TURTLE MAN today. He added that he was able to obtain a forward position on the gelding today however when placed under pressure in the home straight, TURTLE MAN compounded. Trainer G. Taylor also expressed disappointment with the performance today, however advised that at its previous 2 starts the gelding had been ridden off the pace and was of the view that perhaps leading in tonight’s event may have been to its detriment. A post race veterinary examination of TURTLE MAN failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Taylor undertook to report to stewards any abnormality that becomes apparent that may have had a bearing on tonight’s performance.

A post race veterinary examination of DUQUESNE WHISTLE, which struck itself on the off hind leg during running, revealed a laceration to that leg.



Race 3: Vanderfield Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

Due to a printing error, S. Bogenhuber was notified as the rider of LIGHTNING DRIFT. R. Goltz was to be the rider of that mare.

As B. Appo failed to arrive on course in time to fulfil his engagement on GRAPPA, S. Drake was substituted as the rider of GRAPPA. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for his failure to fulfil this engagement.

MIDNIGHT BEAUTY was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 6.13 pm after the filly reared over in the enclosure. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on MIDNIGHT BEAUTY were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable to successful wagers place prior to the withdrawal time:

28 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for Lightning Drift
26 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for Lightning Drift
18 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd placegetter Lord Beaufort
19 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd placegetter Selfie

Correct weight was delayed to allow R. Ride, rider of the 2nd placegetter LORD BEAUFORT, to view the stewards’ patrol film of the start to ascertain if she had grounds to lodge a protest against the LIGHTNING DRIFT being declared the winner. Subsequently, R. Ride declined to lodge a protest.

LIGHTNING DRIFT (R. Goltz) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with LORD BEAUFORT (R. Ride). As a result, LORD BEAUFORT settled further back in the field than anticipated.

ROYAL LAKE (S. Apthorpe) and SELFIE (A. Fancourt) made contact shortly after the start.

SELFIE raced greenly in the early and middle stages and raced wide throughout the race.

LIGHTNING DRIFT was momentarily held up rounding the home turn.

ROYAL LAKE (S. Apthorpe) raced wide throughout.


Race 4: Tyrrell’s Pinot Chardonnay Class 3 H'cap – 1200m

HE’S A REBEL (N. Tomizawa) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with BILLY GOAT (R. Ride).

After passing the 800m, THAT’S JERRY (J. Orman) raced ungenerously and threw its head in the air whilst being restrained.

SIGMUND (B. Evans) raced wide for the majority of the race.



Race 5: Vanderfield Maiden H'cap – 1300m

DAPHNE MARY (K. Yoshida) raced wide throughout.

On return to scale J. Letherby reported that BLUMAC raced greenly and was inclined to lay in in the home straight.

A post race veterinary examination of AUDACIOUS ACE, which was beaten a considerable distance, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Harrison was advised that the horse will not be permitted to start at TAB venues until its form improved at non TAB venues.


Race 6: Strathayr Benchmark 80 H'cap – 870m

LONE ASSASSIN (R. Goltz) and THIS IS WAR (N. Evans) were slow to begin.

SEQUILLIAN (J. Orman) brushed the running rail passing the 600m.

Rounding the home turn, LONE ASSASSIN, when attempting to take a narrow run between DIAMOND HEIST (R. Ride) and BONZA BRONZE (J. Letherby), made contact with the hind quarters of DIAMOND HEIST and became unbalanced for a short distance.

HIGH ON OCTANE (N. Tomizawa) laid in under pressure rounding the home turn and in the home straight.

Following the event the veterinary surgeon reported that HIGH ON OCTANE had bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion on which the gelding had bled, HIGH ON OCTANE will now incur a 3 month bar from racing and will be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to its next race start.

Race 7: Save The Date Tmba Cup 1.6.14 Rating 62 H'cap – 1625m

N. Evans, rider of SKILFUL PAT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that after passing the 1500m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TANGARA (E. Ljung), MISTER LOOSEEL (J. Letherby) and SADDLEBACK (S. Bogenhuber) resulting in those runners being tightened for room and S. Bogenhuber, rider of SADDLEBACK, having to check her mount and lose ground. N. Evans was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 26 April and to expire at midnight, 10 May. Stewards ordered that this suspension be served concurrently with the suspension issued to jockey Evans earlier in the evening. Following this inquiry, J. Letherby, rider of MISTER LOOSEEL, was reprimanded for the standard of evidence her provided during this inquiry.

Near the 1300m, OBLIVIATE (N. Tomizawa) was momentarily forced to steady when racing between TANGARA (E. Ljung) and CARLSON’S FELT (B. Appo) when both horses shifted marginally. As a result, PUTAPAVONIT, which was following, was forced to steady.

On return to scale, J. Letherby reported his saddle shifted forward near the 1200m, placing him at a disadvantage. He further advised that for this reason he elected to allow his mount to stride forward at this point rather than restrain to prevent the saddle from shifting further forward.

A post race veterinary examination of SKILFUL PAT, which compounded from the 500m, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer B. Currie was advised that in light of the poor performance of SKILFUL PAT, it will be required to trial in an official barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.









































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees


Reprimands
Race 7. Jason Letherby – Jockey – Standard of evidence – AR179(g)

Fines
Race 2. Bradley Appo – Fail to fulfil engagement – $100 - AR85B

Suspensions
From Esk, 12.4.14
Race 1. Nathan Evans – Jockey – Rule 135(b) – Fail to take all reasonable and permissible measures – 4 wks – M/n 26.4.14 to 26.5.14
_______________________

Race 7. Nathan Evans – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 26.4.14 to m/n 10.5.14 - AR137(a)*

Absent Jockeys
G. Geran – Injury – Clearance required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses pre race swabbed
Trevlyn’s Col, Devine Harry, Midnight Beauty

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and Divine Harry, Undiamo, High On Octane, Tangara

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Sandy Illusion – Hung out – Warning
Race 5. Audacious Ace – Uncompetitive performance – Barred from TAB venues until form improvement – AR8(t)
Race 6. High On Octane – Bled – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Duquesne Whistle – S. Apthorpe
Race 3. Grappa – S. Drake

Late scratchings
Race 2. Trevlyn’s Col – 5.41 pm
Race 3. Midnight Beauty – 6.13 pm