RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

ATHERTON TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 16TH APRIL 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – H Warren, F Mallyon
Starter – R Gardiner
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – P Bunyan
Veterinarian – Tableland Veterinary Services
Swab Attendant – G Nix

GENERAL
Licensed Bookmaker Mr. E Sevastou was unable to field at today’s race meeting after experiencing equipment failure prior to the commencement of betting.

Race 1: John Cole Toyota QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – SHORT TERM 2nd – LOVE RED 3rd – HIDDEN IN HEAVEN 4th – PLATINUM TYCOON

REAL’N’READY – Was reluctant to load. Was slowly away. Raced greenly throughout. Trainer Mr. O Chillemi was advised that a warning would be placed on the colt.

SHORT TERM – Was fractious in the barriers.

GRACIOUS FURI – Jumped out at the start.

WE JUST LOVE IT – Was crowded by another runner which jumped out at the start.

COLOUR DRAMA - Was crowded by another runner which jumped out at the start.

PLATINUM TYCOON – Was caught wide without cover in the early stages. Shifted in near the 300 metres when marginally clear inconveniencing another runner. Jockey K Rockett was instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

REVERBERATING – Had to be restrained near the 300 metres when another runner shifted in when marginally clear.

LATE CALL – Raced greenly throughout.

Race 2: Bundaberg Rum & Barron Valley Hotel Open Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – CHEVAL ARGENTE 2nd – GUEPARDO 3rd – BAR ATTACK 4th – FIESTY BELLE

BAR ATTACK – Began awkwardly after losing its footing at the jump.

CHEVAL ARGENTE – Knuckled on jumping.

FIESTY BELLE – Was slowly into stride after being crowded between runners on jumping. Was inclined to lay in for a short distance soon after straightening.

RAPT IN RUMBA – Was inclined to lay in when under pressure over the concluding stages.

Stewards acting under the provisions of AR137A fined Jockey S Wilson the sum of $300.00 for using the whip on GUEPARDO on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres.

Race 3: Emerson’s Bus Company Maiden Plate 1200 metres:
1st – HONEST FRIEND 2nd – WILL HE TORQUE 3rd – MONASHEE LASS 4th – DAZZLING PRIDE

HONEST FRIEND - Was fractious in the barriers. Was inclined to shift in under pressure over the concluding stages.

WILL HE TORQUE - Bumped with another runner on jumping.

DAZZLING PRIDE - Bumped with another runner on jumping. Was caught wide without cover for the majority. Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

On returning to scale Jockey Ms. S Wiseman who rode 2nd placegetter WILL HE TORQUE made application to view patrol footage of the concluding stages of the event. After viewing the footage Jockey Wiseman advised Stewards that she wished to lodge an objection against HONEST FRIEND ridden by Jockey S Kaya being placed 1st, claiming that HONEST FRIEND had shifted in inside the final 100 metres causing Jockey Wiseman to take hold of WILL HE TORQUE resulting in a loss of ground in excess of the neck margin which separated the two runners. After hearing evidence from both Jockeys as well as Mr. T Rowe, the Trainer of WILL HE TORQUE, and Mr. G Baker, the Trainer of HONEST FRIEND and viewing the available patrol footage Stewards acknowledged that although HONEST FRIEND had shifted in, any resulting inconvenience suffered by WILL HE TORQUE had been minimal and dismissed the objection, declaring correct weight on the semaphored numbers.

Race 4: Elders Insurance & Real Estate MM/FNQ Up & Coming Stayers BM 50 Hcp 1400 metres:
1st – BIG TOMEE 2nd – I AM BRUSE 3rd – FRUMBOLI 4th – BUSH VERSION

FRUMBOLI – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Was caught wide without cover for the majority. Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

MONSOON TWISTER – Weakened badly over the concluding stages. Jockey W D’Avila reported that the mare had not been comfortable in the soft track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Ms. L Ashford advised that the mare would now be given a short let-up.

Race 5: Peanut Co Of Australia Benchmark 45 Handicap 1800 metres:
1st – FILLE VILAINE 2nd – HE’S HARADA’S SON 3rd – FEVERET 4th – PROUD WARRIOR

No racing incidents.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ATHERTON, SATURDAY 16TH APRIL 2016
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 4: Jockey K Rockett weighed in .5kg overweight. AR145.
Fines: Race 2: Jockey S Wilson $300.00. Excessive use of whip. AR137A.
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Nil
Warnings: Race 1: REAL’N’READY – Reluctant to load. Raced greenly throughout
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil