RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

CUNNAMULLA & DISTRICT DIGGERS RACE CLUB – 15 AUGUST 2015

WEATHER – FINE RAIL – TRUE TRACK RATING – FAST (DIRT)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Stewards – T. Reed
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – D. Duff, F. Lewis
Veterinarian – Dr. W. Barker
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – R. Jones


Race 1: CLASS B H’CAP – 1000M
1st – SAN DIEGUITO 2nd – HIGHWAY CHILD 3rd – SEQUAJAKE 4th - RODEL

RED’S HOPE – Slow to begin. Raced very wide in the early stages. Jockey J. Rudd reported that the mare, which was having its first race start, resented the kickback and raced greenly throughout.

ELEGANT ELLIE – Steadied momentarily near the 600m when tightened for room to the inside of AL HAMZA (App. H. English). Apprentice English was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.

HIGHWAY CHILD – Jockey C. Rogers reported the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout the event, which prevented her from riding her mount out with her usual vigour.

SAN DIEGUITO – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer W. Baker reported that the gelding did not handle the sand track at its previous start and appreciated the firmer surface in today’s event.

ZAHA COUNTY – When questioned regarding the performance, which was below market expectations, trainer L. Mawn agreed the performance was disappointing and indicated he would try removing the blinkers and tongue tie for the gelding’s next start.


Race 2: MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
1st – FASTPITCH 2nd – DOERAYME DRAGON 3rd – PUBLIC FORTUNE 4th – IRISH DARK

OUTBACK DESTINY – Barrier opened slightly slower than the rest, resulting in the mare losing ground at the start.

ALEXVMAR – Slow to begin.

HEARTOFTHEOUTBACK – Slow to begin.

DANCING PUSSYCAT – Steadied when tightened for room near the 1000m.

ROLLING ART – Jockey C. Rogers reported she felt something amiss with the gelding’s action at the home turn and therefore did not ride her mount out over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore. Trainer T. Elmes was advised he would need to obtain a veterinary clearance for ROLLING ART prior to the gelding racing again.


Race 3: CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
1st – STAR SYSTEM 2nd – ARCTIC RED 3rd – STAND’N’STARE 4th - ATEACES

ATEACES – Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground.

COOLBIE – Steadied from heels near the 1000m when overracing.

STAND’N’STARE – Jockey S. Egan reported the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout the event.

MURPHY’S COAL DUST – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey B. Richardson explained that after being caught wide the gelding failed to respond to her riding over the concluding stages. She added that the gelding was having its first start in eight weeks and in her opinion would derive a fitness benefit from today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.


Race 4: OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
1st – BRITISH BULLDOG 2nd – LOUPPY BEND 3rd – SHAKES 4th – REGAL PRINCE

OLYMPIA’S FLAME – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, apprentice L. Tilley reported the mare does not race well when unable obtain a forward position.


Race 5: BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1400M
1st – DANE’S ROCKET 2nd – SIALIA MAGIC 3rd – CRAWFISH 4th - JIMNA

CRAWFISH – Slow to begin. Overraced when being restrained from heels near the 1200m.

GOTTAGUN – Jockey D. Brown reported the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout.

KIRKHEATON – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a narrow run rounding the home turn when GOTTAGUN shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

JIMNA – Raced in restricted room over the last 50m and had to be checked from the heels of CRAWFISH (App. H. English) after passing the winning post. Apprentice English was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
SAN DIEGUITO, STAR SYSTEM, BRITISH BULLDOG, DANE’S ROCKET

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – ROLLING ART – lame off fore, vet certificate – AR8(t)