RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB @ CAIRNS – SUNDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY 2015

WEATHER – FINETRACK RATING – SOFT(5)/ UPGRADED to GOOD (4) following Race 1
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge – Mr B. Gray
Veterinarian- Kuranda Veterinary Clinic
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Myles
Swab attendants – Mr C. Massingham
Starter- T Woodham
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

GENERAL:

Stewards interviewed trainer T.Rowe relative to the reason for him scratching ALL OUT ATTACK from Race 1. Mr Rowe explained that it had been his intention to start the gelding in that event, however after working yesterday the gelding pulled up sore with a possible stone bruise. Mr Rowe was told that he must furnish a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

Subsequent to the running of Race 1 the track rating was upgraded to a GOOD (4).

RACE 1: Airfirst QTIS 2-Y-O Handicap - 950 metres
1st - TURN UP THE VOLUME 2nd - SAGA'S PRINCESS 3rd - PUB THUG 4th - SHADOW MOUNTAIN

SAGA'S PRINCESS - Began awkwardly with its head up and lost ground, then raced greenly throughout.

PUB THUG - Passing the 550 metres brushed the running rail, became momentarily unbalanced, then was inclined to lay out thereafter.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN - In the home straight hung in under pressure and could not be fully tested.

RACE 2: Join the CJC 100 Club Class 3 Plate - 950metres
1st - SHE'S ALL OURS 2nd - SWEET ASA ROSE 3rd - GUEPARDO 4th - SUNSET IN NEW YORK

The running of this race was delayed to allow track staff to perform remedial work on a section of the running rail near the 800 metres.

ISADOR AMORE - Struck the fence in the enclosure during its preliminary, was inspected by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Began awkwardly then was crowded for room shortly after the start.

BILT LEICA - Was slow to begin. Near the 500 metres brushed the running rail and became unbalanced.

BEARIZAN - Was slow to begin.

SUNSET IN NEW YORK - Was slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

GUEPARDO - Over the concluding stages shifted out under pressure and carried RICH 'N' FAMOUS (A. Spinks) out onto BAZZA'S BID (App. A. Holt), which became awkwardly placed on the heels of SHE'S ALL OURS (App. S. Wiseman). Jockey W. D'Avila was told to exercise more care, stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he had on this occasion.

RICH 'N' FAMOUS - Taken out wider over the concluding stages.

BAZZA'S BID - Over the concluding stages became awkwardly placed on heels.

SCHNELLES PFERD - Raced wide throughout.

RACE 3: Zinc FM Maiden Plate - 1250 metres
1st - KOOLKUNA BABE 2nd - OLD RED 3rd - LADY'S GATHERING 4th - MONASHEE LASS

MONSOON TWISTER - Slow to begin.

SHINNECOCK HILLS - Slow to begin, then raced wide throughout. Jockey reported that his mount was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight and could not be fully tested.

KOOLKUNA BABE - Near the 1000 metres attempted to jump a discoloured section of the track.

STRICT SPEED - Shortly after straightening for home had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

MONASHEE LASS - Raced wide throughout.

FAVOURED ONE - Checked and lost rightful running over concluding stages.

KOOLKUNA BABE - App. S.Wiseman pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that over the concluding stages she allowed KOOLKUNA BABE to shift out whilst riding it along when not clear of FAVOURED ONE, which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. App. Wiseman was suspended from riding races for a period covering 2 N.Q. meetings, to commence immediately, and to expire at midnight on Saturday 7th March 2015.

RACE 4: Become a Member of the CJC Class 1 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - I'M MARIAH 2nd - OUT OF THE BLUE 3rd - DIVIDED 4th - OZEIN

JUST A FRACTION - Was slow to begin.

ESCONDEE - Began awkwardly.

OUT OF THE BLUE - Had to be checked shortly after the start when crowded for room.

I'M MARIAH - Checked and lost ground rounding the turn near the 900 metres.

Rounding the turn passing the 900 metres ESCONDEE (App. N. Yadi), which was racing ungenerously, had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of DOCTOR TREV (App. B. Swaffer), which shifted in away from BUCKANARA (P. Cullen). I'M MARIAH (S. Pawsey), which was following, had to be checked and lost ground.

DAZZLUNA - When questioned regarding his riding, Jockey S. Wilson explained that from a wide draw he elected to restrain his mount in an attempt to find cover, where the gelding travelled comfortably throughout the early and middle stages, and when placed under pressure in the home straight ran to the line fairly.

RACE 5: Brothers Cairns Cup on Sale BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - DE LA SOUL 2nd - KING MAGNUSSON 3rd - JUST HUSTLED 4th - MARKAZY

KOOLASACAT - Was slow to begin.

ARONSON - Pulled hard when being restrained in the early stages.

KING MAGNUSSON - Blundered near the 900 metres.

MARKAZY - When questioned regarding his mount racing back in the field Jockey S. Wilson explained that from the wide draw and when runners to his inside showed superior speed, he elected to restrain the horse in an attempt to find cover, however was left racing midfield in a three-wide position.

RACE 6: CJC Members BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st - STANDFORD 2nd - MALIBU ROSE 3rd - PRESS PLAY 4th - DATE WITH FATE

The declaration of correct weight was delayed while stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of MALIBU ROSE which finished 3rd, against PRESS PLAY (W. D'Avila) being declared 2nd, alleging interference in the early part of the home straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned, viewing official video films and taking into account their own observations it was established that shortly after straightening MALIBU ROSE established a run to the inside of PRESS PLAY, which then shifted in abruptly and hampered MALIBU ROSE. Bearing in mind the margin of a short half head between the runners and the manner in which both horses ran to the finish, stewards upheld the objection and amended the placings as follows: 1st STANDFORD; 2nd MALIBU ROSE; 3rd PRESS PLAY; 4th DATE WITH FATE.

ARMY OF ONE - Raced wide throughout.

SPEED DRAGON - Was slow to begin.

STANDFORD - Hung out rouding the home turn and ran wide on the track. Trainer T. Rowe was told that a warning will be placed on the gelding's racing manners.

RACE 7: Piccones Shopping Village Open Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - RATTUS CONATUS 2nd - CHEVAL ARGENTE 3rd - CHATEAU DETTORI 4th - GENERAL RIPPA

BEEBEESDUEL - Refused to load into barriers. Late scratching at 4.54 p.m.
Stewards ordered that all bets made on BEEBEESDUEL be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

5¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, RATTUS CONATUS
7¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, RATTUS CONATUS
7¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, CHEVAL ARGENTE
5¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, CHATEAU DETTORI

Trainer Ms L. Ashford was told that prior to racing again BEEBEESDUEL will have to perform satisfactorily in two consecutive trials.

HOT SAGA - Began awkwardly.

CHATEAU DETTORI - Raced keenly in the early stages.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, CAIRNS 22.2.2015

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines

Suspensions
RACE 3: App. S. Wiseman - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)), from 22/2/15
to midnight 7/2/15
Reprimands


Jockey Absenteeism

Summary of Action concerning Thoroughbred Horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars

RACE 1: ALL OUT ATTACK - vet clearance required.
RACE 7: BEEBEESDUEL - To perform satisfactorily in 2 trials.

Late Scratchings
RACE 7: BEEBEESDUEL (4.55 p.m.) - Refused to load into barriers.
Summary of Rider Changes/ Nate notifications