Racing Queensland

Stewards Report


WARWICK TURF CLUB INC.

Date: Saturday 26 December 2014

Weather: Overcast
Track Rating: Soft 6/Heavy 8 (10.50 am)
Rail: True

Officials:

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, T. Reed
Betting Steward – L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – A. Kitching
Judge – M. Grew, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – C. Reardon
Swab attendants – A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – D. Tanti
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1 – HYNES NEWSAGENCY/WARWICK DAILY NEWS CLASS 3 PLATE - 800M

The start was initially delayed when SUN WILL SHINE proved reluctant to proceed to the barriers. The start was further delayed when JEPTOO required resaddling at the barriers.

SOUND THE HORN – Tightened for room at the start.

SUN WILL SHINE – Made contact with another runner on jumping away.

CASUAL CONNECTIONS – Made contact with another runner on jumping away.

URULOKI – Tightened for room at the start.

JEPTOO – Made contact with another runner on jumping away. Shifted in shortly after entering the home straight and made contact with another runner and as a result had to be steadied.

SPECTACULAR ROCK – Made contact with another runner on jumping away. Hampered when bumped by another runner shortly after entering the home straight. Momentarily steadied when disappointed for a run approaching the 100m.

Race 2 – STEELE’S BAKERY & CAFÉ QTIS 3YO MAIDEN HCP - 1100M

SPINTHESONY – Began awkwardly, made contact with other runners and as a result lost ground. On returning to scale jockey Bogenhuber reported that her saddle shifted on jumping away, placing her at a disadvantage and as a result the horse took no competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

YOURS TRUTHFULLY – Steadied near the 500m when tightened for room by STARWOOD, which shifted in when not completely clear. Apprentice B. Stower (STARWOOD) was advised to exercise more care.

DEAR HILLARY – Steadied near the 700m when racing in restricted room for a short distance.

BRONZE TIARA – Raced keenly after being crossed by another runner near the 900m and leaving the 800m raced ungenerously for a short distance.

Race 3 – PSP VIDEO – HAPPY NEW YEAR MAIDEN HCP – 1200M

REAL CHOICE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Cast the off fore plate in running.

RING TRUE – Shifted in when struck with the whip near the 700m and made heavy contact with another runner

CLANGFILLY – Steadied the pace near the 1000m, causing other runners to steady. Jockey S. Bogenhuber was reminded of her obligations regarding excessively slowing the speed of the race.

HONEY BE WARNED – Began awkwardly. Had to steady to avoid heels when the pace of the race steadied near the 1000m. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight and near the 200m shifted out to obtain clear running.

CATADAM – Slow to begin. Had to steady to avoid heels when the pace of the race steadied near the 1000m. Bumped heavily near the 700m.

SAINT BARNEY – Had to steady to avoid heels when the pace of the race steadied near the 1000m.

Race 4 – HOPE’S BODY REPAIRS CLASS 4 HCP – 1500M

OLLIE RUNS RIOT – When questioned as to the disappointing performance, apprentice Orman advised that whilst the gelding was able to obtain a forward position through the event, he was unable to obtain this position as comfortably as in its previous starts. He added that the gelding travelled reasonably throughout the event, however when placed under pressure rounding the home turn failed to respond to his riding as he had anticipated and proved disappointing in the home straight. Apprentice Orman further indicated that in his opinion the horse may not have been entirely comfortable on the heavy racing surface today. Stewards noted the explanation.

SARGENOLLY – Jumped away awkwardly, losing ground. Steadied from heels near the 800m. Disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and as a result was forced to shift to the inside to obtain clear running.

I’M NO PUSSY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

SINGARAJA – Slow into stride and failed to muster early speed.

Race 5 – BRIAN BUNCH PLUMBING CLASS 2 HCP – 1100M

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late rider change of A. Spinks on COGNAC PRINCE.

ANGIE’S HEART – When being steadied away from the heels of another runner leaving the 800m raced ungenerously for a short distance and lost ground.

EUREKA DAZZLER – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Placed in restricted room to the inside of CAPTAIN SPUR, which shifted in marginally, near the 400m.

STEEL TO THE HEEL – Raced wide throughout.

HIGH DEGREE – Very fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and lost ground.

PRIVATE BENJAMIN – Raced wide throughout.

Race 6 – LANG & WALKER CLASS 1 HCP – 1350M

COL ‘N’ LIL – N. Evans was forced to restrain to avoid heels on a number of occasions between the 700m and the 400m when racing keenly.

FLYFILLYFLY – Began awkwardly.

LIKE LALA – Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the turn near the 900m and shifted wider on the track and as a result raced three wide for the remainder of the event.

Race 7 – HOPE’S BODY REPAIRS COUNTRY QUEENSLAND SHOWCASE BM79 HCP – 1200M

TORNADOES – Forced to steady when tightened for room approaching the 50m.

AQUATORIAL – Began awkwardly.

BARONESS ZEENA – M. Dracos was fined $100 for using the whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

SUBSTATION – Commenced to hang out near the 900m and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of REAL FAVULOUS (E. Ljung), which shifted in when not completely clear. Apprentice Ljung was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. SUBSTATION then hung out for the remainder of the event. Bumped heavily with another runner approaching the finish line and a short distance later was forced to steady from heels.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Swab Samples – Post Race:
All winners.

Late Scratchings:
Nil.

Late Rider Alterations:
Race 5. COGNAC PRINCE – A. Spinks

Fines:
Race 7. M. Dracos - $100 – use whip more than 5 times forehand prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Reprimands:
Nil.

Suspensions:
Nil.

Medicals:
Nil.

Horse Actions:
Nil.

Adjourned Enquiries:
Nil.