RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BIRDSVILLE RACE CLUB– SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 2015
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DIRT (GOOD)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards: R. Hitchener, K McCracken
Clerk of Scales- B. Hall
Judge – T. Driver, K Hannam, J. James
Veterinarian – T McClymont
Starter- L. Lewis

General

All horses that were starting after competing on Friday were inspected by the vet on Saturday morning. All were cleared to race with the exception of KING BING. The gelding was found to be lame in the off foreleg and was declared a late scratching at 11.07am.

On Friday, App S Young made application to be replaced on her rides for Saturday. This application was made as her Master wished her to fulfil riding engagements interstate on Sunday. As Trainer G Teal was satisfied to release App S. Young, Stewards acceded to this application. Riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary.

All riders provided negative breath samples. Three riders provided urine samples as directed.

Race 1: Brooklands/Fred Brophy Maiden Plate- 1200 metres

AXFORD- Rider reported his mount dipped near the 600 metres and raced ungenerously afterwards.

Race 2: Birdsville Fuel Service BM 70 Handicap- 1400 metres

TENMOREGRAND- Little slow to begin.

MAN OF MELODY- Jumped with its head in the air and lost ground.

BLUE JEST- Held up for clear running until near the 200 metres.

Race 3: Lyndhurst Stud Class 4 Handicap- 1000 metres

ROAR ABLIBERTY- Slow into stride. Shortly after the start, commenced to jump the dust and lost ground.

URULOKI- Proved difficult to load. Began awkwardly. Regarding its performance, rider stated the mare did not appreciate the kickback.

EXSTRATUM- Lay in from approximately the 200 metres.

Race 4: The Outback Loop Open Handicap- 1200 metres

MORE OF THE ZAIM- Jumped in abruptly, caused POWERFUL JET to be eased and lose ground and AZARAX to the hampered.

Race 5: Akubra QTIS Added Stakes Class 2 Handicap- 1200 metres

BEAUDRAGON- Slow to begin. Rider lost whip near the 150 metres. Stewards inquired into Jockey Spradau’s riding over the concluding stages. Rider stated the gelding had been under pressure from the 150 metres and he had ridden the horse out. Stewards established Jockey Spradau had not ridden with his usual vigour however this action had not cost second placing. In the circumstances, Jockey Spradau was reprimanded. (AR 137(b))

MY FLING- Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary inspection did not reveal any abnormalities

MURPHY’S COAL DUST- Rider viewed photo for second placing. After doing so, was satisfied with the judge’s placing.

Race 6: Outback Queensland’s Birdsville Cup Open Handicap- 1600 metres

ISLE BE READY- On arrival Thursday, Stewards observed a superficial laceration to its near fore shoulder. The horse was inspected by the vet and cleared to start.

BARCELONA BOUND- Trainer had the gelding inspected by the vet prior to the race as it had a minor laceration to its nostril. Passed to race.

PEACE TALKS- Stood flat-footed and missed the start (10 lens). A warning would be placed on the gelding and a similar performance may attract an embargo.

Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred near the 1300 metres. Evidence was taken from Jockey K Nestor (IRON METORITE), R. Hancock (KEREDARI) and App S Chan (SECRETS) and available patrol films were viewed. Stewards were aware that the interference was significant to KEREDARI, which clipped heels and lost ground, however the vision was insufficient to issue a charge against any rider. Jockey Nestor was reminded to ensure he was sufficiently clear when shifting ground.

Race 7: RFDS Outback Dash Class 1 Handicap- 800 metres

YOU BETIWIN- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Further inconvenienced by another runner which bucked.

CURLEY GREY- Slow into stride. Further inconvenienced by another runner which bucked.

PAYOLA- Shortly after the start, bucked and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer G Tipping was advised that the mare would be required to trial over 800 metres in race gear prior to its next start.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BIRDSVILLE RACE CLUB, SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions –
Fines-
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys - App S Young – Released from her engagements.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - Pre-race STRAIFFIC (Race 2), HIDDEN CHIEF (Race 3) and MANFRED THE MAN (Race 6)
Post race- All Winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates – Race 7- PAYOLA- Bucked- Required to trial over at least 800 metres in race gear.

Riding changes

Race 1- AXFORD- App Q Krogh
RAUCHY COL- R. Hancock for App S Young

Race 2- MAN OF MELODY- A Spradau
VALHALLA MIST- App S Chan
TENMOREGRAND- B. Richardson

Race 3- ROAR ABLIBERTY- App S Chan
COUNT BLEVIC- App Q Krogh
Race 4- POWERFUL JET- B. Richardson

Race 5- SKY DISK- App S Chan
MY FLING- App Q Krogh
BONNAY FLYER- M. Palmer
IN MY FACE- D. Rewald

Race 6- PEACE TALKS- App Q Krogh
SECRETS- App S Chan

Race 7- YOU BETIWIN- K. Nestor
GHANA- B. Richardson
MISS DELIMA- App Q Krogh
CHEEKY EXPRESS- App S Chan
DAY LILLY- R. Hancock

Late Scratchings

Race 2 MONTH OF SUNDAYS- 11.55am- Trainer did not travel the horse to the racing venue (prior to gaining a start).

KING BING- 11.07am- Lame off foreleg.
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