QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


Toowoomba Turf CLUB – SATURDAY, 13 MARCH 2010

WEATHER - Fine TRACK RATING - Good 3 (Cushion track ) RAIL - True
PENETROMETER READINGS – N/A

OFFICIALS

Stewards Panel Chairman: W Booshand
J Childs, R Doyle, P Reardon

Clerk of Scales- Club

Judge- Club

Veterinarian – Dr J Caldwell-Smith

Swab attendants - J Snell R Burchman

Bookmakers Supervisor- Club

Starter - T Woodham

Stewards Secretary – P Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From TTC, 6.3.10 – Race 6

Stewards questioned trainer M. Kropp regarding the performance of HOPE OF SEVEN. Trainer Kropp stated that the horse had been in work for some time, however due to wet conditions in recent weeks he had not been able to continue with his desired training program. He added that he believed HOPE OF SEVEN had been too fresh for this race and accordingly raced too hard in the early stages and refused to settle. He added that these circumstances, together with the wide barrier draw, had contributed to the horse’s poor performance. Stewards noted M. Kropp’s comments. Stewards also spoke to trainer Kropp regarding his obligation to remain on course for the required period of time after the race. Mr Kropp stated he may have left the track a few minutes early, however due to regional flooding, it was his intention to travel home as soon as possible. In the circumstances, stewards took no action, however advised him to seek the permission of stewards in similar circumstances in future.

Stewards questioned trainer J. Brown regarding the poor performance of JONDY IGGY. Trainer Brown stated that she was disappointed with the run and had expected a forward showing in light of the gelding’s last run where it had performed exceptionally well. She believed the quick back up after its run the previous week, together with the fast early pace in this race, were contributing factors in the poor performance. J. Brown added that nothing had come to light in recent days with the gelding that may have had a bearing on the performance. A post race veterinary examination of JONDY IGGY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer Brown was reminded of her obligations regarding leaving the course prior to the prescribed time. Bearing in mind regional flooding conditions, no further action was taken by stewards.


From TTC, 27.2.10 – Race 6

Jockey L. Roberts, rider of SECRET CIRCUS, pleaded guilty of a charge under AR137A(5) in that he used his whip in consecutive strides on 2 occasions amd also n a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m. L. Roberts was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 13 March and to expire at midnight, 26 March 2010.

From TTC, 6.3.10

Jockey P. Spry, rider of FIESTY pleaded guilty of a charge under AR137A(5) in that he used his whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m. P. Spry was issued with a reprimand.





Race 1: XXXX Gold Class 3 H'cap – 1500m
1st – Chief Cheron 2nd – Exhilarater 3rd – Sheldon 4th – Sarista

Track temperature: 27 degrees celsius

Due to riding commitments at another race meeting, B. Thomson was unable to fulfil her engagement on SARISTA and was replaced by L. Roberts.

SHELDON (A. Best) began extremely awkwardly and lost ground on jumping away.

MALLORY PARK (H. Hamada) and SECRET REQUEST (R. Goltz) brushed on jumping away.

Leaving the 1300m, CHIEF CHERON (J. Letherby), EXHILARATER (K. Yoshida) and BOOFHEAD (S. Apthorpe) all overraced with CHIEF CHERON and BOOFHEAD being trapped wide until straightening in the vicinity of the 1200m.

Leaving the 1000m, SARISTA (L.Rolls) commenced to overrace and shifted wider on the track.

SHELDON raced in restricted room to the inside of SECRET REQUEST in the vicinity of the 800m.

Leaving the 500m, SHELDON had a tendency to lay in.

Passing the 400m, SHELDON was momentarily held up for clear running when attempting to take a tight run inside of SARISTA.

SHELDON had a tendency to lay in under pressure near the 250m.

MALLORY PARK raced wide throughout the race.

When questioned regarding the performance of SHELDON, trainer M. Webb stated he was a little disappointed with the performance as the colt had worked well during the week and he had expected a forward showing. He added that on reviewing the past performances of SHELDON, he was of he opinion that recent racing may have resulted in the horse racing a little flat. He undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which becomes apparent with SHELDON which may have had a bearing on the performance.


Race 2: Seven News Class 2 H'cap – 1100m
1st – Ourmikeymac 2nd – Her Pic 3rd – Sheemon 4th – Dark Knight

Track temperature: 26 degrees celsius

Trainer N. Hilton was advised that a warning was being placed on RAMA KAHO, which proved difficult to load.

RAMA KAHO (J. Letherby) reared as the gates opened and lost ground.

LEEZEE (A. Merritt) and SPINADA (M. Abe) were slow to begin.

DARK KNIGHT began extremely awkwardly with its head in the air and was slow to begin, losing ground.

Approaching the 800m, OURMIKEYMAC (R. Goltz) commenced to overrace and had to be steadied off the heels of SIR QUALIFIED (K. Yoshida).

Leaving the 700m, PROTO (G. Geran) had to be steadied off the heels of OURMIKEYMAC.

Nearing the 500m, OUIRMIKEYMAC again commenced to overrace and had to be steadied off heels.

HER PIC (A.Taylor) raced wide throughout.


Race 3: Happy 30th Mick Frappell Class 5 H'cap – 1200,
1st – Positron 2nd – Willyclang 3rd – Stop Lying 4th -

Track temperature: 23 degrees celsius.

The start was delayed after TENNESSEE BLUE (G. Geran) broke through the barriers and travelled a short distance. TENNESSEE BLUE was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

OLANAL (M. O'Brien) began awkwardly.

BIGGA’N’BETTA (B. Thomson) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, SPLENDID FELLOW (M. Dorrington) was tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing between STOP LYING (C. Maund), which was taken out by WILLYCLANG, which began awkwardly and shifted out, and AFLEET BOY (S. Apthorpe), which shifted in.

SPLENDID FELLOW (M. Dorrington) overraced at heels near the 800m and had to be steadied.

AFLEET BOY was inclined to lay in between the 800m and 700m and raced wide in the middle stages.

TENNESSEE BLUE raced under pressure near the 500m and commenced to weaken.

Leaving the 50m, OLANAL (M. O'Brien) had to be steadied off the heels of STOP LYING (C. Maund), which shifted in under pressure.


Race 4: Southern Cross Automative Class 1 H'cap – 1300m
1st – Danni Sharleen 2nd – Ten Flutes 3rd – Audiola 4th – Artsecrets

Track temperature: 21 degrees celsius.

REGAL PRINCE was declared a late scratching at 5.20 pm on veterinary advice. Connections were advised that veterinary clearance would be required for the horse prior to its next race start.

PLAY THE MARK (M. Dorrington) and ARTSECRETS (M. Abe) were both tightened for room between SEISMIC (P. Spry) and AUDIOLA (N. Yamada), both of which shifted ground.

Leaving the 750m, PLAY THE MARK (M. Dorrington) had to be steadied off the heels of SEISMIC.

Leaving the 200m, ADUIOLA, when placed under pressure, had a tendency to lay in and did so for the remainder of the event.

DANNI SHARLEEN (R. Goltz) overraced during the middle stages.

K. Yoshida, rider of CLAUDIUS, was reprimanded for raising his whip arm above his shoulder.





Race 5: XXXX Btter QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1300m
1st – Tickle The Kitty 2nd – Breezin’ 3rd – Spiffing 4th – Miss Gypsy Rose

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius

THRIPENCE (S. Apthorpe) was slow to begin.

MISS GYPSY ROSE (N. Evans) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with WILDBOYWELL (S. Drake).

BREEZIN (A. Best) and INSIGNIA (B. Thomson) brushed on jumping away.

GLAMOUR GIRL (R. Hinricks) raced wide during the early and middle stages.

At the 850m, CERULEAN BLUE (R. Goltz) overraced and when being steadied off the heels of SPIFFING (K. Banks) and shifted out, making contact with TICKLE THE KITTY (L. Deguara).

Leaving the 200m, MISS GYPSY ROSE was tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing between TICKLE THE KITTY and SPIFFING (K. Banks), both of which shifted ground under pressure.

Stewards questioned jockey R. Goltz and trainer K. Kemp regarding the performance of CERULEAN BLUE. Mr Kemp stated that the horse raced well at its previous start at Doomben and was at a loss to explain the horse’s poor performance this evening. He added he had supported CERULEAN BLUE and expected the filly to perform well given the state of the track and the field it was in. Jockey Goltz stated that the filly raced well within itself during the early and middle stages, however approaching the 450m when placed under pressure, CERULEAN BLUE failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing over the final stages. A post race veterinary examination of CERULEAN BLUE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Mr Kemp undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality which may become apparent with CERULIAN BLUE which may have had a bearing on tonight’s performance. Stewards noted the comments.


Race 6: PSP Video Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Kissing Type 2nd – Sam’s Crossing 3rd – Konstatnin 4th – Zeditave Plus

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius.

GOLDEN IDEAL (C. Maund), THRILLSEEKER (P. Spry) and KONSTANTIN (N. Yamada) were slow to begin.

EMELIANENKO (R. Goltz) overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 800m, THRILLSEEKER was tightened for room when racing to the inside of EMELIANENKO, which rolled in momentarily, placing THRILLSEEKER in restricted rom for a few strides.

DELAGO SPIRIT hung in in the middle stages, and near the 700m rolled in, made contact with ZEDITAVE PLUS (C. Eaton).

From the 200m to the 100m, DELAGO SPIRIT, whilst being ridden along, shifted in making heavy contact with KONSTANTIN near the 100m. At a subsequent inquiry, M. Dorrington, rider of DELAGO SPIRIT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that approaching the 100m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of KONSTANTIN (N. Yamada), resulting in that horse being checked and losing ground. M. Dorrington was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 13 March and to expire at midnight, 26 March 2010.

M. Dorrington, rider of DELAGO SPIRIT, was also fined $300 for using his whip in consecutive strides and on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Seven Sunrise Maiden H'cap - 1500m
1st –Liamrai 2nd – Divine Cash 3rd – Rem’e’can 4th – Blue Jay

Track temperature: 18 degrees celsius.

BLUE JAY (S. Drake) was slow to begin.

JOHNNY IS GOOD (K. Yoshida) jumped away awkwardly and outwards at the start.

Near the 1000m, ESPIONAGE (J. Letherby) became awkward on the heels of DIVINE CASH (A. Taylor).

Leaving the 800m, LIAMRAI (A. Best) was tightened for room by REM’E’CAN (L. Roberts), which rolled in.

At the 550m, REM’E’CAN became awkward on the heels of SYRIAN SON (A. Merritt) when that horse shiftd out. REM’E’CAN was then taken wider on the track by LLAMRAI (A. Best) when that horse shifted out to improve.

Following the race, jockey C. Eaton reported that RIGBY felt very awkward and ungainly in its action up to the 1200m, at which stage it began to stride along normally. At the 450m, RIGBY compounded badly and tailed off over the final stages. A post race verterinary examination of RIGBY revealed the horse to be lame behind. The veterinary surgeon reported that RIGBY required treatment prior to leaving the track. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided for RIGBY prior to its next race start. . Stewards also advised connections that RIGBY would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands
From 6.3.10 – Toowoomba – Race 6
Peter Spry – Jockey – Use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)

Race 4. Kenji Yoshida – Jockey – Raise whip arm above shoulder – AR137A(5)


Fines
From 27.2.10 – Toowoomba – Race 6
Lee Roberts – Jockey – Use whip consec. strides twice and more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5) - $500
Race 6. Michael Dorrington – Jockey – Use whip consecutive strides and more than 5 times prior to 100m – $300 - AR137A(5)


Suspensions
From 27.2.10 – Toowoomba – Race 6
Lee Roberts – Jockey – Use whip consec. strides twice and more than 5 times prior to 100m – 7 mtgs – M/n 13.3.10 to 26.3.10 AR137A(5)
Race 6. Michael Dorrington – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 6.3.10 to m/n 26.3.10 AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – all winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Rama Kaho – Barrier manners – Warning – LR36(b)
Race 4. Regal Prince – Late scr. Vet. Advice – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)
Race 7. Rigby – Lame behind/Poor performance – Barred from TAB meetings until improved form – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Sarista – L. Roberts
Race 2. Street Sign – L. Roberts
Race 4. Danish Beauty – A. Merritt
Race 6. Valley Saint – N. Evans

Late scratchings
Race 4. Regal Prince – 5.20 pm

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