Racing Queensland - Stewards Report


CHINCHILLA RACE CLUB – 20 DECEMBER 2014

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL - TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – T. Preston, T. Reed
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S. Fahey
Veterinarian – C. Powell
Swab attendants – C. Powell
Starter – I. Henderson


GENERAL

As R. Kerwin was not riding due to injury, riding replacements were made as per stewards’ summary.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Trainer M. Goodwin was found guilty of improper conduct under the provisions of AR175(j) for using offensive language towards a Stipendiary Steward near the mounting yard prior to running of race four. Stewards considered the previous unblemished record of Mr Goodwin over a significant period of time in relation to this rule and subsequently fined him the sum of $200.



Race 1: Fyfe & Boodles Class B Handicap (1) 1030m

Correct weight was delayed for stewards to consider an application from connections to have SPECIAL ROSE declared a non-runner. After taking evidence from connections and the starter, stewards found that as the start was effected the barrier of SPECIAL ROSE failed to open with the other barriers resulting in the horse lunging forward, breaking the barriers open and losing significant ground. Stewards ruled that SPECIAL ROSE was not afforded a fair start and therefore declared the horse a non-runner. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SPECIAL ROSE be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

0 cents in the dollar for the Win #9
11 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
15 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #12

A report regarding SPECIAL ROSE breaking through the barriers initially before being returned to the barriers will be made to the chairman of Stewards at Racing Queensland. A post-race veterinary examination of SPECIAL ROSE revealed a superficial laceration to the nose.

OGGIE – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 700m.

SAGAMASTER – Raced wide throughout.

CHOSEN COURT – Slow to begin.

PHASE – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.


Race 2: Club Hotel Class B Handicap (2) 1030m

EXSTRATUM – Bumped shortly after the start. Race wide throughout.

PAINTED LASS – Laid out rounding the home turn. Momentarily steadied leaving the 100m.

WENTWELL – Rider J. Geppert reported that his mount failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer C. Smith reported subsequent to the event that the horse had returned to the enclosure with a laceration to the near fore fetlock.

IMA BRONZE – Slow to begin.

KOORAGAN LANE – Apprentice Q. Krogh pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift out under riding with the whip leaving the 100m when insufficiently clear of PAINTED LASS which was steadied. Q. Krogh was severely reprimanded. Stewards in deciding penalty considered that this was the first charge of careless riding incurred by Q. Krogh, his guilty plea and the degree of interference which was in the lower level.

LIKE LALA – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start raced ungenerously and lost ground.

MIRFAK – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.

PRIVATE BENJAMIN – Shifted out shortly after the start and bumped another runner.


Race 3: Betta Home Living Maiden Plate 1030m

CAN RAIN was declared a late withdrawal at 1.56 pm on veterinary advice after the filly reared behind the barriers dislodging the rider and galloping a significant distance. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on CAN RAIN be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

0 cents in the dollar for the Win #12
14 cents in the dollar for place of winner #12
14 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
13 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4

The start to this race was further delayed when CHIPEWYAN reared over behind the barriers dislodging rider E.Ljung. CHIPEWYAN was subsequently passed to race by the veterinary surgeon and E. Ljung cleared to ride.

CHANCE TO DREAM – Bumped heavily with another runner at the start. When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, apprentice H. Phillips reported that the gelding got its tongue over the bit and as a result over raced and did not travel comfortably throughout the race. Trainer P. Sexton was at a loss to explain the performance other that the horse had pulled up well however did have a laceration over the right eye.

DESTINY CREEK – Raced wide throughout.

FIELDS OF OXLEY – Raced wide throughout.

CHIPEWYAN – Jumped out at the start and made contact with another runner. Shifted out near the 200m and inconvenienced DESTINY CREEK.

GLORY ME – Raced wide throughout.

LOVE STORIES – Rider B. Appo was reprimanded for failing to weigh in a 5th placegetter.

OBERINA LADY – Stood in the gates and refused to jump taking no competitive part in the race. Trainer G. Richardson was advised that he would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate for the mare before being permitted to race again.

MADAM AUBERGE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Restrained away from the heels of CHIPEWYAN leaving the 100m. An inquiry was adjourned to allow E. Ljung the rider of CHIPEWYAN to leave the course to fulfil engagements in Toowoomba.

PARTING – Checked when tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Trainer G. Richardson stated that at the filly’s previous start at Roma it did not handle the very warm weather and the sand track surface. He added that the horse had also returned with a laceration under the nearside eye. Rider R. Johnston-Bell was fined $100 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions in the forehand prior to the 100m.


Race 4: Chinchilla Casket & News Open Handicap 1030m

TORNADOES – Bumped at the start.

JAM TIN – Jumped out at the start and bumped another runner.

BRADY ‘N’ ME – Raced wide throughout.

WILLYWYNYA – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.


Race 5: Ostwald Bros Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200m

DWAN – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding tactics adopted and the overall performance, apprentice M. Schrapel stated that his instructions were to push forward from the barriers and obtain a position behind the leaders however he was unable to obtain cover and was forced to race wide. He added that the gelding was inclined to lay out throughout the event and never travelled comfortably during the race. He added that his mount laid out rounding the home turn.

LA CLOISONNE – Raced extremely wide without cover.

SEAZA – Bumped at the start.

FINNIGAN’S FOLLY – Slow to begin. Rider A. Taylor stated that her mount was inclined to hang in at various stages of the race and that she was unable to test the mare over the final 100m.

JUNCTION SPUR – Bumped at the start.


Race 6: Black Toyota Chinchilla Cup Open Handicap 1400m

TESTASCANA – Raced wide throughout.

EXTREME MOVER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

STORM MAGIC – Steadied momentarily near the 900m when racing in restricted room. Apprentice N. Morton stated that the gelding was inclined to lay in badly throughout the race. She added that her mount lost some momentum near the 900m when crowded for room which required her to pressure her mount from that point. She added that while the gelding ran home well it again laid in in the home straight which required her to place pressure on the outside rein which placed her at a disadvantage in riding her mount out.

MODERN AL - Apprentice B. Newport stated that after being slow to begin his mount was unable to obtain a forward position as intended and settled back further back in the field than anticipated.

SUPERCHEAP – Slow to begin.


Race 7: Kings Park QTIS Maiden Handicap 1400m

OUR PLAYDOUGH – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.

PUBLIC FORTUNE – Raced wide throughout.

EDE FUSE – Rider J. Missen reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang in in various stages of the race. Tightened for room shortly after the start. Near the 1100m shifted in despite the efforts of the rider tightening the running of SCARLET POET which was eased and taken in tightening the running of SAINT BARNEY which was steadied and lost ground.

SCARLET POET – Bumped shortly after the start. Tightened for room and eased near the 1100m.

CROWN THE BOSS – Inconvenienced approaching the 200m. Rider G. Geran was unable to explain the disappointing performance other than he was unable to obtain cover and raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary inspection failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SAINT BARNEY – Slow to begin. Tightened for room and lost ground near the 1100m.

SPATHONIS – Raced in restricted room and was eased near the 900m.



Stewards Race Day Summary


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 2 – Q. Krogh – A/jockey - Severe reprimand – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 3 – B. Appo – Jockey – Failed to weigh in 5th placegetter - AR144

Fines
Race 3 – R. Johnston-Bell – A/jockey – Use of whip - $100 – AR137A5(a)(ii)
M. Goodwin – Trainer – Improper conduct - $200 – AR175(j)

Absent jockeys
R. Kerwin – Injury – Medical cert required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – Oberina Lady – Refused to jump – Barrier cert required – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2 – Bert’s Legacy – G. Geran
Race 6 – Preacher Boy – S. Apthorpe
Race 7 – Saint Barney – S. Apthorpe
Race 7 – Spathonis – L. Tilley


Late Scratchings

Race 1 – Special Rose – Declared non-runner

Race 3 – Can Rain – Veterinary advice