RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 7TH MAY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE PENETROMETER - 4.01

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr D. Griffiths, Mr C. Warren, Mr H. Warren, Ms F. Mallyon
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge – Mr B. Gray
Veterinarian- Mr E. Moloney
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Myles
Swab attendant – Mr C. Massingham
Starter- Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer


RACE 1: PLASTAMASTA Open Handicap - 950 metres
1st - NEWSPAPER 2nd - MAURIZIO 3rd - CHEVAL ARGENTE 4th - INSIDE PAGE

INSIDE PAGE - Slow to begin then shifted out and made contact with another runner.

NEWSPAPER - Bumped at the start. Was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding, trainer Ms C. Lindgren explained that in the past NEWSPAPER had had issues with hoof abscesses, which necessitated farrier treatment. She said that she was satisfied that the horse had recovered from the ailment and a forward showing was expected today. Ms Lindgren added that at the gelding's most recent start it failed to handle the rain affected track.

Jockey K. Rockett was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that making the turn near the 500 metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of CHEVAL ARGENTE (Jockey P. Cullen), which had to be severely checked and lost ground. MAURIZIO (Apprentice C. Jokic), which was following, had to be shifted wider on the track. Jockey Rockett was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight Saturday 14th May 2016 up to and including midnight on Monday 23rd May 2016. In assessing penalty stewards took into account his exemplary record inrelation to the rule.

RACE 2: Man Overboard Class 3 Plate - 950 metres
1st - GUEPARDO 2nd - ROSIE'S COMMAND 3rd - LILLY KAREENA 4th - PINCER STRIKE

LILLY KAREENA - Was slow to begin and then raced ungenerously in the early stages.

I'M MARIAH - Passing the 800 metres was momentarily hampered.

RYLEE'S SAGA - Was bumped shortly after the start.

RACE 3: Cairns Hardware Class 6 Plate - 1250 metres
1st - LOCEANO 2nd - HYDRIVE 3rd - TIERES ROCK 4th - FIELDS OF TUSCANY

CASHED UP BULLY - Began awkwardly with its head up.

STANDFORD - Raced wide throughout.

Jockey S. Kaya pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that rounding the first turn, near the 900 metres, he allowed JET DOWN ON IT to shift in when insufficiently clear of HYDRIVE (Jockey K. Stone), which had to be checked. Jockey Kaya was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight tonight, 7th May 2016, up to and including midnight on Saturday 21st May 2016. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Jockey Kaya's poor record in relation to the rule.

JET DOWN ON IT - A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore in the off side knee. Stable representative Mr P. Rowe said that the gelding will now be retired from racing. Acting on this assurance, no action was taken.

HYDRIVE - For some distance in the middle stages raced keenly and had to be steadied after improving onto heels, and then was inclined to shift ground when placed under pressure in the home straight.

RACE 4: HPS Contractors Maiden Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - VAUNTING 2nd - PANDAMAN 3rd - CUT 'N' POLISH 4th - ZEDAHEEL

CUT 'N' POLISH (Jockey N. Yadi), which was inclined to hang out in the early stages, was reluctant to hold its position when racing tight to the inside of VAUNTING (Jockey F. Edwards). For a considerable distance after this CUT 'N' POLISH continued to hang out and made the turn near the 900 metres awkwardly.

RACE 5: Century Cranes QTIS 2-Y-O Plate - 1250 metres
1st - MUST BE OBEYED 2nd - MISHANI SHARAZ 3rd - MISHANI BELIEVER 4th - LOVE RED

WE JUST LOVE IT - A pre-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was fractious in the tie-up stalls, cleared the gelding to take its place in the field. Crowded for room at the start.

MISHANI BELIEVER - Shifted in abruptly at the start. Made the first turn near the 900 metres awkwardly and ran wide on the track.

COLOUR DRAMA - Slow to begin. Rounding the turn near the 900 metres was carried wider on the track by another runner.

MUST BE OBEYED - Crowded for room at the start, then raced keenly in the early stages.

MISHANI SHIRAZ - For some distance passing the 200 metres raced in restricted room.

Shortly after straightening for home MISHANI BELIEVER (Jockey J. Felix) had to be steadied off the heels of NEW CALEDONIA (Jockey S. Wilson), which shifted in under pressure. Jockey Wilson was reprimanded.

RACE 6: Century Cranes BenchMark 50 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - LA JINETA 2nd - NINETYNINE PERCENT 3rd - ZOE BAY 4th - NO BITING

ZOE BAY - Slipped behind at the start and lost ground.

AUSSIE JEWEL and PHANTOM SOX - Came together at the start.

ROUND THE CORNER - On returning to scale Jockey J. Felix reported that shortly after entering the home straight his saddle slipped back, placing him at a disadvantage.

Race 7: SEA FM Magic Millions FNQ Up & Coming Stayers BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1600 metres
1st - JORDAN 2nd - BUSH VERSION 3rd - BEG PARDON 4th - KAMARAH

HERE TO DASH - Slow to begin.

ALDREN - Had to be checked when crowded for room at the start. Rounding the turn near the 900 metres was inclined to lay in and had to be checked when awkwardly placed on heels.

JORDAN - Bumped at the start.

TESTAMYCOLOURS - Shifted in abtuptly at the start and made contact with another runner.

BIG TOMEE - Made the turn near the 900 metres awkwardly, then raced ungenerously thereafter.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines

Reprimands

RACE 5: Jockey S. Wilson - careless riding on NEW CALEDONIA (A.R.137(a))

Suspensions

RACE 1: Jockey K. Rockett - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)): From midnight 14/05/16 to midnight 23/5/16.

RACE 3: Jockey S. Kaya - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)) From midnight 7/5/16 to midnight 21/5/16.

Jockey Absenteeism

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bleeders

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars


Late Scratchings


Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications


End of Report

Issued subject to correction upon revision.