QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB AT KEPPEL PARK YEPPOON –
TUESDAY, 18th AUGUST 2009


WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING GOOD 3


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – L. Collins, B. Nalder, S. Kelly, T. Quick
Clerk of Scales – T. Quick
Judge – W. Welburn, J. Day
Veterinarian – R. Olsen
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – A. Suli
Starter – G. Fisher


Race 1: Amstel Maiden Handicap- 1300 metres
1st Puro Sangue 2nd Imareedygirl 3rd Hot ‘N’ Bothered 4th- Royal Debutante

NATIVE BLOSSOM and MY BEAUTY were both withdrawn due to there being no suitably weighted jockeys to ride the horses.

The start of this race was delayed when IMAREEDYGIRL (T. Bannon) proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that IMAREEDYGIRL would be required to pass a further barrier test before racing again.

BRAVE KALA (R. Hall) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

SOLAR ROAN (C. Beets) and IN THE STUDY (N. Evans) were a little slow to jump.

WANDARRI LORD (A. Pattillo) was eased out of the race near the 800m when the horse was inclined to race ungenerously. Jockey A. Pattillo explained he felt something was amiss with the horse. Whilst the veterinary surgeon advised the horse did not appear lame, there was some response under flexing of the off shoulder. In light of the veterinary surgeon’s report, and the fact that the horse has performed in a similar fashion previously, connections will be advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided for the WANDARRI LORD, and that the horse must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination of WANDARRI LORD failed to reveal any clinical abnormalities at the time of examination.
Race 2: Ted Platinum QTIS 3YO Maiden - 1000 metres
1st Diable 2nd Two Bits 3rd Long Road To Glory 4th- His Mother’s Son

LITTLE HINKLER (C. Beets) and LUSSORIAN (N. Patchett) were tightened for room at the start between BILLY GUM LEAF (L. Dillon), which jumped outwards, and DIABLE (A. Taylor), which jumped inwards.

TWO BITS (D. Simmons) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with LONG ROAD TO GLORY (A. Pattillo).

LUSSORIAN (N. Patchett) raced greenly shortly after the start.

Leaving the 700m, WESTERN YORK (N. Evans) became unbalanced and was inclined to race greenly between horses.

Race 3: Heineken Class 1 Handicap- 1800 metres
1st– Fame Dancer 2nd Colt Fortyfive 3rd Sleekuponem 4th- Air Waves

SLEEKUPONEM (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, NAVAL HERO (A. Pattillo) was momentarily cramped for room by SLEEKUPONEM, which shifted in.

WANGARATTA WAHINE (C. Beets) and MISS GYPSY KAAT (D. Tanti) were inclined to overrace rounding the first turn.

Approaching the 200m, BELLARA GOLD (B. Stewart) and AIR WAVES (R. Hall) were both cramped for room by SLEEKUPONEM, which shifted in, making contact with AIR WAVES. B. El-Issa, rider of SLEEKUPONEM), was cautioned and advised to take greater measures to keep his mounts straight.

COLT FORTYFIVE (S. Katsidis) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

Close to the finish line, BELLARA GOLD (B. Stewart) had to be eased to avoid the heels of the tiring MIRANDIZE (N. Evans).

A post race veterinary examination SLEEKUPONEM revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for SLEEKUPONEM prior to its next race start.

Race 4: Hahn Premium Open Handicap- 900 metres
1st Don Caudillo 2nd Let It Hail 3rd Kouneli 4th – Fleet The Bongo

FLEET THE BONGO (B. Stewart) and KOUNELI (B. El-Issa) were both tightened for room on jumping away by LETIT HAIL (A. Pattillo), which jumped outwards.

Approaching the 700m, FLEET THE BONGO and KOUNELI made heavy contact, and making the turn into the straight KOUNELI shifted out, forcing FLEET THE BONGO to become unbalanced.
Race 5: Toohey’s Extra Dry Class 3 Handicap- 900 metres
1st Western Chat 2nd Flyer Belle 3rd Love Shack 4th- Nude Etruscan

COLD WAR was declared a late scratching at 12.05 pm after the horse injured itself travelling to the course.

Trainer T. Burgoyne was severely reprimanded for negligence in the saddling of CAT DAZZLE.

Correct weight was delayed to enable jockey N. Patchett and trainer J. Rundle the opportunity to view the film of the start to ascertain if NEVACANTEL was afforded the opportunity of a fair start. After heaving evidence from the starter, Mr Fisher, and viewing the film, stewards were satisfied that as the start was effected, NEVACANTEL reared of its own accord and missed the start. Stewards were satisfied that the horse had been afforded the opportunity of a fair start and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

NASHUA GOLD (T. Bannon), which jumped away awkwardly, was tightened for room shortly after the start by NUDE ETRUSCAN (S. Katsidis), which shifted inwards.


Race 6: Castlemaine Perkins Class 2 Handicap- 1100 metres
1st Straight A Student 2nd Larry’s Song 3rd Dextrus 4th- Jack’s Street

BYTHEMOUNTAIN was declared a late scratching at 3.30 pm when the horse refused to proceed to the barriers. Due to reconstruction work at Rockhampton and lack of suitable trials, a warning was placed on BYTHEMOUNTAIN, and trainer Mr G. Taylor undertook to restrict the horse’s racing to non TAB meetings at this stage.

HALFNIUM was declared a late scratching at 3.37 pm when the horse refused to proceed into the barriers and could not be loaded. Connections of HALFNIUM were instructed to provide a further barrier certificate for the horse prior to its next race start.

Following the late withdrawal of both runners at 3.30 pm and 3.37 pm respectively, deductions of 28 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 25 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets applied to bets placed prior to the withdrawal time of BYTHEMOUNTAIN. For bets placed between the withdrawal time of BYTHEMOUNTAIN and the withdrawal time of HALFNIUM, deductions of 7 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 8 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets were applicable.

The start of this race was delayed due to the track having to be cleared of kangaroos.

STRAIGHT A STUDENT (S. Katsidis) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with PRAIRIE KING (R. Hall).

ALL ROYAL (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

JUSTFORSATISFACTION (C. Beets) bled from both nostrils during the event, and trainer J. Rundle was advised that the horse would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from JUSTFORSATISFACTION.


Race 7: XXXX Gold Class 6 Handicap- 1100 metres
1st Provenzano 2nd West Gindian 3rd Strong Tempo 4th- Symatina

PROVENZANO (D. Simmons) and HANDY HERO (A. Taylor) were a little slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, FOREIGN CAPITAL (N. Evans) was tightened for room by PROVENZANO, which was taken in by FINAL VISION (D. Tanti), which shifted in. D. Tanti, rider of FINAL VISION, was cautioned and instructed to take greater measures to prevent interference in similar circumstances.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FOREIGN CAPITAL, N. Evans stated that the horse did not travel well in running today and felt that there was something amiss with FOREIGN CAPITAL. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be sore in the near side foreleg. Connections indicated that FOREIGN CAPITAL would be sent for a spell.

Jockey N. Patchett, rider of WEST GINDIAN, was reprimanded for raising his whip above his shoulder.


Race 8: XXXX Bitter Class 4 Handicap- 1300 metres
1st – Classy Crystal 2nd – Sword Of Honour 3rd Tantic Poser 4th- Goggler

RUNATUN (A. Taylor), which was slow to begin, was obliged to race 3 wide for the majority of the event.

TAYANSO (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

When questioned regarding the performance of TAYANSO, B. El-Issa stated that the horse did not travel well in running, and whilst it was momentarily held up in the straight, TAYANSO did not finish the race off as expected. Trainer B. Challacombe will be interviewed by stewards at a later date regarding the performance of TAYANSO.

When questioned as to the performance of CALYPSO MOON, B. Stewart stated that horse travelled well in running, however when placed under pressure and asked for an effort at the top of the straight, CALYPSO MOON did not respond to his riding from that point onwards. Trainer A. Jenkinson was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance and indicated he would have pathology tests carried out and would inform the stewards of any abnormalities reported.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Tony Burgoyne - Negligence in saddling - AR175(k)*
Race 7. Nathan Patchett - Jockey - Use whip above shoulder - AR137A*

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Adjourned Inquiry
Race 8. Re Performance of Tayanso - Trainer B. Challacombe

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Justforsatisfaction

Warnings/Bars
Race 1. Imareedygirl -Difficult to load - B/cert. - LR36(b)
Wandarri Lord - Retired during race. Vet. clearance - trial - LR36(b)
Race 6. Bythemountain - Refused to proceed to barriers - Warning
Halfnium - Difficult to load - B/cert. - LR36(b)
Justforsatisfaction - Bled - 3 mth bar - AR53A


Late Scratchings

Race 1. Native Blossom
My Beauty
Race 5. Cold War - 12.05 pm
Race 6. Bythemountain - 3.30 pm
Halfnium - 3.37 pm


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