Racing Queensland - Stewards Report


WARWICK TURF CLUB – 19 JULY 2014

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 Rail - TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – A. Kitching, T. Reed
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Judge – J. Costello
Veterinarian – Dr C. Reardon
Swab attendants – Dr C Reardon
Starter – C. Abbott
Jockey Advocate – R. Mason


Race 1: Membership Renewal Maiden Plate 1200m

Correct weight was delayed for K. Yoshida, rider of second placed BODNANT, to view the official print for first. After viewing the print K. Yoshida was satisfied with the Judges placing’s and correct weight was given on the semaphored numbers.

MASTER KWILA (J. Greacen) was slow to begin and lost ground.

SAVAGE ROCK (D. Green) was tightened for room at the start between WENSLEY ROAD (N. Yamada) and CHESIL BEACH (B. Cornell) when both runners shifted ground.

ELLE STYLE (M. O’Brien) began awkwardly.

Near the 1000m AUBREY’S ACE (R. Goltz) which was racing keenly was steadied from heels when the pace eased.

NEAR 900m MASTER KWILA overraced with its head in the air until near the 800m.

Near the 850m WENSLEY ROAD was steadied when racing in restricted room between BODNANT and LADY HORSEPOWER (B. Ainsworth) which shifted in. B. Ainsworth was reprimanded in this incident.

Near the 850m LES REMARQUABLES (F. Jervis) laid out and shifted wider on the track.

Near the 700m AUBREY’S ACE improved onto the heels of BODNANT and was steadied.

ROCKITELLIE (D. McMaster) raced wide throughout.

Rounding the home turn, CHESIL BEACH (B. Cornell) laid out forcing LES REMARQUABLES extremely wide on the track.

LADY HORSEPOWER laid out under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in ROCKITELLE being momentarily steadied near the 50m. B. Ainsworth was reminded of her obligations with regards to her mounts shifting ground.

When asked about the performance of LES REMARQUABLES, jockey F. Jervis stated that her mount which was having its first start, raced greenly early and after balancing her mount it settled at the back of the field. She added that the mare continued to race greenly and for this reason she elected to position LES EMARQUABLES to the outside of runners when making her run approaching the home turn. She further added after being forced wide on the home turn, she was able to balance her mount and it then finished the race of well.


Race 2: Bill & Margaret Hoiberg Memorial Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap 1350m

Correct weight was delayed to allow T. Banks, the rider of second placed GIRLS ON THE AVENUE, the opportunity to view the official patrol footage to establish if there were grounds to protest against HI HI being declared the winner. After viewing the patrol footage, T. Banks did not wish to proceed and correct weight was given.

SHADOWY PAST (A. Fancourt) was slow to begin.

SOUL POWERED (J. Greacen) was obliged to race wide throughout.

SCOTCHMAN (F. Elliot) was held up approaching the home turn and laid in under pressure in the home straight.

HI HI (N. Ogura) laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.

Leaving the 100m GIRLS ONTHE AVENUE was steadied momentarily and shifted to the inside of HI HI (N. Ogura) which laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. N. Ogura was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out.

Apprentice T. Williams (CYRANO) stated that she was forced to pressure her mount from the barriers in an attempt to keep in contact with the field. She added that CYRANO never travelled comfortably at any stage and raced like a tired horse. Stable representative Mr D. Murray advised stewards that CYRANO would now be sent for an immediate spell.

Stewards sought a comment from apprentice J. Greacen with regards to the seemingly disappointing performance of SOUL POWERED. She stated that her instructions were to ride forward and lead if possible which was how the horse was ridden when successful at its previous start. She added that she obtained a forward position but raced wide when unable to cross runners to her inside. She further added that SOUL POWERED travelled well until the 600m however when placed under pressure failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing. Stewards will interview trainer A. Barnes at a later date regarding the performance of SOUL POWERED.

T. Banks (GIRLS ON THE AVENUR) was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than five occasions prior to the 100m.

Apprentice N. Ogura (HI HI) was fined $100 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.


Race 3: Jumpers & Jazz Festival Open Handicap 1350m

Stewards permitted M. O’Brien to ride HARDMAN HARRY a half a kilogram over its minimum allotted weight.

At the start HE IS LOYAL (N. Ogura) jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right barrier arm and as a result lost considerable ground.

On return to scale, apprentice F. Elliot reported that the saddle on SOLAR CHOICE had shifted to the off side approaching the home turn resulting in her being placed at a disadvantage in riding her mount out from that point.


Race 4: Carey Bros Meats Class 1 Handicap 1500m

Stewards permitted M. O’Brien to ride DANCING AL a half a kilogram over its minimum allotted weight.

Correct weight was delayed to allow connections of EASY TO SMILE and DANCING AL an opportunity to view the official patrol footage to establish if those runners were afforded a fair start. After viewing the available footage, connections of both runners indicated that they did not wish to proceed further.

EASY TO SMILE (R. Goltz) which was fractious in the barriers began awkwardly and lost significant ground.

DANCING AL (M. O’Brien) which was fractious in the barriers reared as the gates opened and lost ground.

RATHGIBBON (B. Ainsworth) raced wide throughout and was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

B. Cornell the rider of SAYORI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, the specifics being that he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in near the 900m when insufficiently clear of M’SIEUR MONTPELIER (B. Newport) resulting in that runner having to be checked and lose ground. B. Cornell’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 meetings to commence at midnight 22 July and to expire at midnight 30 July 2014.

After the running of this race, jockey C. Spry was stood down from riding by Ambulance officers.


Race 5: Raheen Stud Class 3 Plate1100m

After being loaded into the barriers, KING OF JACKS (M. O’Brien) became fractious and attempted to sit down in the barriers.

BELWINA (K. Yoshida) began awkwardly and made contact with the left barrier arm and lost ground.

MRS ASIA (N. Nishio) raced wide throughout.

BELWINA hung out under pressure in the home straight.

Apprentice B. Ainsworth (LITTLE RIP SNORTER) stated that she obtained the lead as per her instructions and that the mare travelled well on the bit until the 400m. She added that once under pressure, her mount failed to respond to her riding and felt that it had failed to run out the distance of today’s event. When interviewed, trainer S. Essery agreed with apprentice Ainsworth’s comments and stated that mare would now go for an immediate spell.

M. O’Brien (KING OF JACKS) stated that her mount which was first up from a spell, was fractious in the barriers and never travelled comfortably at any stage of the race



Stewards Race Day Summary

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – B. Ainsworth – A/jockey - C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 2 – N. Ogura – A/jockey - C/riding – AR137(a)

Fine
Race 2 – N. Ogura – A/jockey – $100 - Celebratory gesture – AR 137©

Suspension
Race 4 – B. Cornell – Jockey – C/riding – 6 meetings – M/n 22/7/14 to m/n 30/7/14 - AR137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
C. Spry – injured – medical clearance required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4 – Dancing Al – M. O’Brien


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