RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 25TH JULY 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr D. Griffiths, Mr H. Warren, Ms F. Mallyon
Clerk of Scales – Mr M. Braunberger
Judge – Mr B. Gray/Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian- Ms S. Townsend
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Myles
Swab attendant – Mr C. Massingham
Starter- Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

LATE NOTIFICATION OF RIDERS

Trainer B. Williams was fined $100 under L.R. 67 for the late declaration of Jockey J. Felix as the rider for MOLONGLE JOY (Race 1), KISS ME QUICK (Race 3), DON'T TELL PETE (Race 10).
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RACE 1: Helloworld Edge Hill QTIS 2-Y-O Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - TURN UP THE VOLUME 2nd - RYLEE'S SAGA 3rd - AMBER'S GIRL 4th - REGAL ROTH

RYLEE'S SAGA - Fractious in the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Began very awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and made heavy contact with another runner.

BOOK A FLIGHT – Slow to begin.

BOTTEGA LOUIE - Bumped at the start.

REGAL ROTH - Bumped at the start and then raced wide throughout.

MISHANI REDMAN - Made the first turn, near the 1000 metres, awkwardly.

RACE 2: Brother Cairns Cup 8 & 9 August BenchMark Handicap - 950 metres
1st - CHATEAU DETTORI 2nd - EFFIGY BELLE 3rd - ROYAL PHYSICIAN 4th - ZINDZELA

PRIME SHADOW - Crowded for room at the start.

JUMBO RUMBO - Shifted in on jumping and bumped with another runner.

CHATEAU DETTORI - Bumped shortly after the start.

ZINDZELA - Shortly after the start was bumped by another runner.

EFFIGY BELLE - Raced keenly in the middle stages and had to be steadied off heels.

POPULAR BELIEF - A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was fractious in the barriers, revealed that it had a small amount of blood in its nearside nostril, consistent with being a result of external trauma.

RACE 3: Cairns Cup High Tea BenchMark 60 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - ALEXANDER PARADE 2nd - HEART OF STRENGTH 3rd - ROSE OF CLARE 4th - SWEET ASA ROSE

DEE DOUBLEYOU - Began awkwardly.

EREBUS - Was bumped at the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had soreness in the back. Trainer Mr F. Wieland was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the mare being permitted to race again.

SWEET ASA ROSE - Passing the 200 metres was momentarily inconvenienced.

SIGNIFICANT CHOICE - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, Jockey F. Edwards reported that after beginning awkwadly he rode his mount along and was able to obtain a prominent position, however rounding the home turn raced in restricted room and when placed under pressure shortly after straightening his mount failed to respond and was disappointing.

BILT LEICA - A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had bled from one nostril. Mr B. Baker, representing trainer R. Baker, was told that prior to racing again the gelding will have to perform satisfactorily in a 1000 metre gallop in the presence of a steward, in accordance with A.R. 53A(7).

RACE 4: Cairns Hardware Class 6 Plate - 950 metres
1st - ROBBERS ROOST 2nd - MAURIZIO 3rd - SNITZEM 4th - DESTRUCTION

DESTRUCTION - The start was delayed when the gelding was fractious in the barriers. Examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed that it had bled from one nostril. Trainer F. Wieland was was told that prior to racing again the gelding will have to perform satisfactorily in a 1000 metre gallop in the presence of a steward, in accordance with A.R. 53A(7).

HORACIO - Began awkwardly with its head up.

INSIDE PAGE – Buffeted between runners at the start.

ROBBERS ROOST - Slow to begin.

LOVER OF LIFE - Jockey P. Cullen reprimanded under A.R. 137A(4)(b) for using his whip in an action that raised his arm above shoulder height.

SNITZEM - Stewards questioned App. M. Haley, in the presence of his master, trainer J. Manzelmann regarding the amount of vigor he used on the horse over the concluding stages. App. Haley said that SNITZEM is a horse that does not respond well to vigorous riding with the whip, and for that reason he desisited from using the whip over the concluding stages. Mr J Manzelmann expresssed satisfaction with App Haley’s riding of SNITZEM and reiterrated that the horse resents the whip applied and explained that the horse has been ridden in a similar fashion at its most previous two starts. Their explanations were noted.

RACE 5: Zinc 102.7 Class 3 Plate - 1400 metres
1st - GLORIOUS GEORGE 2nd - STANDFORD 3rd - GO GIRLFRIEND 4th - HYDRIVE

AVIATOR GIRL - Crowded for room shortly after the start.

LOFTY'S MATE - Blundered approaching the first turn near the 1000 metres.

CRAIGLEA FOCUS - Buffeted between runners rounding the home turn.

GLORIOUS GEORGE - Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

SHIKRA - Stewards questioned App. M. Haley regading his riding of the gelding in the home straight, in particular as to whether there was an opportunity for him to improve to the outside of HYDRIVE. App. Haley said that shortly after straightening he was racing behind that gelding and elected to come to its inside as he was of the belief that he would have caused interference to runners on his outside had he shifted ground. He added that after obtaining a run to the inside he was again held up on heels and went to the finish without being fully tested. Apprentice Haley agreed with Stewards that he had erred by not positioning his mount to the outside of HYDRIVE when there was sufficient room to do so and it would have enabled him an unimpeded run to the finish. Stewards took into account Apprentice Haley's relative inexperience.

RACE 6: Tropical Spirit Catering & Events BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1900 metres
1st - SAN RAYMOND 2nd - DATE WITH FATE 3rd - CARLSON'S FELT 4th - MAY NELLY
TETE DE SEAU - Began awkwardly, over-raced in the early stages and refused to settle.

MR HONOR - Raced keenly in the early stages.

HERE TO DASH - Hung out rounding the home turn and ran to the outside rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of mild heat stress. Trainer F.Wieland was told that the gelding must perform satisfactorily in a trial before being permitted to race again.

FRUMBOLI - When questioned regading the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages, App. S. Wiseman explained that her instructions were to lead. She said that after beginning well she was able to take up a prominent position, however when another runner improved to her outside her mount commenced to pull hard. She added that, bearing in mind her instructions, she elected to remain racing to the inside and in the lead, however passing the 600 metres FRUMBOLI commenced to weaken. Trainer S. Potiris confirmed the instructions issued and added that in his opinion the gelding does not handle the Cairns track. Apprentice Wiseman concurred with the view of the stewards that she had erred when it became apparent that the other rider was intent on leading, she should have elected to restrain her mount and taken take up a trailing position. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be dispalying a poor recovery rate.

DATE WITH FATE - When questioned regarding the gelding leading today trainer Mr S Cooper explained that at the geldings most recent start the instructions were go forward however the gelding was only able to obatin a midfield postion. He said that with the application of blinkers today the gelding was able to obatin a leading position however was surprised when DATE WITH FATE established a considerable lead on the main body of the field. Mr Cooper was reminded of his obligations under AR135A that he is to notify Stewards of any change in tactics. Was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages.

Race 7: Cairns Hardware Open Handicap - 1900 , metres
1st - FIELDS OF TUSCANY 2nd - ALDREN 3rd - GODDESS OF LUCK 4th - KNOWING ME

KNOWING ME - Raced ungenerously near the 1600 metres and made the turn awkwardly, then raced 3 wide without cover. Raced in restricted room over the final stages.

ALDREN - Carried wider rounding the home turn.

RACE 8: Barnacle Bills BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1600 metres
1st - KAMARAH 2nd - ASSERTIVE LOVE 3rd - GLADIUS 4th - MONTANA MAN

MANZANITA - Crowded for room at the start.

ELECTRIC BLUE - Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight.

KAMARAH - When questioend in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding, trainer T. Rowe explained that at its most recent start the gelding failed to handle the Atherton track. He attributed the improved performance to the fact that it may have derived benefit from having a freshen-up leading up to today's event.

RACE 9: Northern Air Conditioning Open Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - BAR ATTACK 2nd - GREEN ANCHOR 3rd - BALUSTRADE 4th - MORE THAN A SONG

BOOM SHA LA - The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable stewards to view the official films of the start to ascertain whether the mare had been denied a fair start. On the evidence it was established that as the start was effected BOOM SHA LA reared and dislodged Jockey J. Watkins. Accordingly, stewards found that the mare had not been denied a fair start, and correct weight was declared on the judge's placings. Trainer F. Wieland was advised that a warning will be placed on the mare's barrier manners. Jockey Watkins sustained an injury to his ribs.

GREEN ANCHOR - Jockey P. Cullen pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that rounding the first turn, near the 1000 metres, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MIATA (S. Wilson), which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Cullen was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight tonight, 25th July 2015, up to and including midnight on Friday, 7th August 2015, a period covering 2 meetings. In determining penalty stewards took into account Jockey Cullen's good record in regard to the rule.

RACE 10: JPMI QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - AERIAL PING PONG 2nd - IN HIS ELEMENT 3rd - ELEMENT OF CHANCE 4th - SUNSET IN NEW YORK

DRAMATIC SAGA - Began awkwardly.

FIVE STARS - Slow to begin.

SHE'S ALL OURS - Raced wide throughout.

KISSER - Rounding the first turn shifted out and bumped another runner.

DON'T TELL PETE - Bumped by another runner rounding the first turn.

NEVETUS - Rounding the first turn improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

MAN AROUND TOWN - Blundered approaching the 1000 metres.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines

Trainer B. Williams $100 - late declaration of riders (3): L.R.67.

Reprimands

RACE 4: Jockey P. Cullen - Use whip in action that raised his arm above shoulder height (A.R. 137A(4)(b)).

Suspensions

RACE 9: Jockey P. Cullen - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)) - from M/N 25/07/2015 to M/N 7/8/2015 (2 meetings).

Jockey Absenteeism

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

RACE 3: EREBUS - Soreness in back. Vet clearance.
RACE 6: HERE TO DASH hung out rounding the home turn and ran to the outside fence. To trial.
RACE 9: BOOM SHA LA - Reared as start effected. Warning on barrier manners.

Bleeders
RACE 3: BILT LEICA - Bled from nearside nostril. To gallop over 1000 metres in presence of steward (A.R.53A(7)).
RACE 4: DESTRUCTION - Bled from one nostril. Gallop satisfactorily over at least 1000 metres in presence of steward.

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars

Late Scratchings

Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications

End of Report