QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
COOKTOWN AMATEUR TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER  2016
 
WEATHER – FINE   TRACK RATING – FIRM 2       RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – T Woodham
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – D Savage
Judges – I Adcock, A Holmes, M Ryle
Veterinarian – M Ruppin                                                                                                                       
Swab Attendant – T Meldrum
 
Race 1: Archer River Roadhouse/Exchange Hotel/Cooktown Auto Repairs Maiden Plate 1000 metres:
1st – AESOP       2nd – NOVA CHINA      3rd – GEORGIE PORGIE           4th – ZEDAHEEL
 
The gelding GEORGIE PORGIE which was resuming after a prolonged absence from racing was inspected by the Veterinarian and passed fit to race.
 
MISS SONIC BOOM – Bumped with another runner after beginning awkwardly.
 
AESOP – Was bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
ZEDAHEEL – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
JAEGER – Jockey S Wilson reported that the gelding, which was having its first race start, had been reluctant to stretch out on the firm going. A subsequent Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore. Trainer’s representative Mr. A Molino was advised that a Veterinary Certificate would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.
 
Race 2: U Don’t Need A New Roof/Cape York Communities Bangle Class B Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – KAP IT OFF    2nd – DECLAN STYLE            3rd – WILD DIVA        4th – I WANNA BREAK FREE
 
Stewards delayed the declaration of Correct Weight to enable App. E Cass, who rode WILD DIVA, to view patrol footage of the concluding stages of the event in order to determine whether or not she had grounds for an objection against DECLAN STYLE, ridden by App. A Thomson being placed second. After viewing the footage App. Cass elected not to proceed with an objection and Correct Weight was declared on the Judge’s numbers.
 
FRENCHENKA – Was slowly into stride after being crowded on jumping.
 
DECLAN STYLE – Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Was inclined to shift in under pressure passing the 100 metres. App. A Thomson was instructed to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances.
 
Race 3: Cooktown Hardware/Seaview Motel/Marrin P/L Bracelet Benchmark 60 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – ROSE OF CLARE     2nd – STIEG    3rd – LADY FOXY    4th – PRIME SHADOW
 
The gelding DECISIVE ACTION which was resuming after a prolonged absence from racing was inspected by the Veterinarian and passed fit to race.
 
FIVE STARS – Was unable to muster early pace after being slowly into stride.
 
DECISIVE ACTION – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
STIEG – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
AIR OF HEAVEN – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
DECISIVE ACTION – Was wide on straightening.
 
OUR RECIPE – Raced wide without cover throughout.  
 
PRIME SHADOW - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Stewards delayed the declaration of Correct Weight in order to consider an application from Jockey K Rockett to have WINDMILL LANE declared a non-starter after Jockey Rockett advised that the outside barrier gate had swung back after opening and made contact with the gelding. After considering submissions from Jockey Rockett and Trainer Mr. R Ludwig and viewing head-on patrol footage of the race start, Stewards, although conceding that the outside barrier gate had made minor contact with the near shoulder of WINDMILL LANE, were of the opinion that the gelding, which was slowly into stride, had not been impeded on jumping and that the incident had not materially prejudiced its chances in running. Consequently Correct Weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
Race 4: Lions Den Hotel Open Handicap 1290 metres:
1st – BOOM SHA LA     2nd – PERFECT WEAPON          3rd – MIATA      4th – STANDFORD
 
STANDFORD – Was slowly into stride.
 
MARLAIS – Was slowly into stride.
 
BOOM SHA LA – Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
 
MASTER DANNY – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
The gelding PERFECT WEAPON which was quickly restrained by App. E Cass soon after passing the winning post, was found, by the Veterinarian, to have sustained a fracture to the off cannon and was humanely euthanased.
 
Race 5: Oz Earthmoving/Locals Supporting Locals QTIS Benchmark 55 Handicap 1290 metres:
1st – FLYING ONE MORE            2nd – NO BITING         3rd – CRAIGLEA ALDI               4th – YIFAN
 
WILL HE FLY – Bumped with another runner after beginning awkwardly.
 
HONEST FRIEND – Was bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
CRAIGLEA ALDI – Was slowly away. Was inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
YIFAN – Was forced to shift out across the heels of a tiring runner near the 600 metres.
 
EILEEN ANNIE – Jockey G Watson reported that the mare, which was caught wide without cover in the early and middle stages, had been reluctant to fully extend throughout. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 6: Brackenhurst Contracting/Poison Creek Stn/Blair Agri Advisors Benchmark 45 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – SAPODILLA          2nd – I AM BRUSE           3rd – SMALL CHANGE                4th – TOP BUTTON
 
CENTREHALF FORWARD – Was slowly away.
 
NEAR THE CITY – Was unable to muster pace in the early and middle stages after being slowly into stride. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr. D Paradise was advised that a Veterinary Certificate would be required prior to the mare being permitted to race again.
 
HE’S HARADA’S SON – Was caught wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Jockey G Watson reported that the gelding had been reluctant to stretch out after commencing to lose ground near the 600 metres. A subsequent Veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery rate.
 
TOP BUTTON – Was unable to obtain clear running in the home straight.
 
Race 7: Cooktown Bowls Club Cooktown Cup Benchmark 65 Handicap 1700 metres:
1st – TURN UP THE VOLUME               2nd – OUR SINGLE DOUBT          3rd – ASSERTIVE LOVE         4th – GREAT PRETENDER
 
The start of this event was delayed after WRITTEN INTENT became cast in the barriers after becoming fractious as the Starter was about to release the field. All other runners were removed from the barriers whist Barrier Staff worked to free the cast horse. Once freed WRITTEN INTENT, which had sustained minor abrasions and lacerations to the near hind, was withdrawn by Stewards acting on Veterinary advice at 5:05pm. Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on WRITTEN INTENT be refunded in full and, further, that all successful wagers placed prior to 5:05pm be subject to deductions of 21cents in the dollar win and 22 cents in the dollar place on the face value of the betting ticket.
 
CARACAS – Was unable to muster early pace after being slowly away.
 
OUR SINGLE DOUBT – Shifted in near the 600 metres bumping with another runner. Had to be restrained after improving onto heels near the 1000 metres.
 
GREAT PRETENDER – Was bumped by another runner near the 1600 metres.
 
ELEMENT OF CHANCE – Was caught wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Was inclined to shift in under pressure soon after straightening.
 
Jockey G Watson was issued with a reprimand under the provisions of AR137A for excessive use of the whip on ASSERTIVE LOVE prior to the 100 metres. When considering penalty Stewards acknowledged Jockey Watson’s previously good record in relation to the rule.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – COOKTOWN SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER  2016
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 7: Jockey G Watson. AR137A Excessive use of whip.
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 1: JAEGER – Lame near fore. Vet certificate required prior to next start.
           Race 6: NEAR THE CITY - Lame near fore. Vet certificate required prior to next start.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 5: DAZZLING LADY was ridden by K Rockett. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
Race 6: SMALL CHANGE was ridden by N Yadi. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
             MONSOON TWISTER was ridden by K Rockett. Trainer’s explanation accepted.
 
 
Late Scratchings
Race 7: WRITTEN INTENT was withdrawn by Stewards acting on Veterinary advice at 5:05pm.