RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB – SUNDAY 21 JULY 2013

WEATHER – FINE RAIL – TRUE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9
SLOW 7 (Retrospective Race 1)
SLOW 6 (After Race 4)
DEAD 5 (After Race 7)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, L. Carvosso, A. Preston, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – J. Postle
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

As a result of a track inspection with Club officials this morning which revealed the presence of some surface water in the chute near the 1400m, stewards took the decision to alter the distances of Races 2, 8 and 9 from 1400m to 1375m to enable those races to be run as close as possible to their advertised distances.

Apprentice M. O'Brien was found guilty of a charge under AR. 175(q) in that she directed improper comments towards jockey L. Appo outside the jockeys' room. Apprentice O'Brien was fined $100.

As S. Payne was ill, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


Race 1: THE CRITERION HOTEL MAIDEN H'CAP - 1100M

BEAUTIFUL BARB (R. Ride), which was kicked by another runner behind the barriers, was declared a late scratching at 11.52 am on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on BEAUTIFUL BARB be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 11.52 am:

15 cents in the dollar for the Win #7
16 cents in the dollar for place of winner #7
15 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #8
13 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #6

Correct weight was delayed to enable C. Maund, the rider of DESERT HARRY, to view the stewards' patrol footage to ascertain whether he had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the video, jockey Maund was satisfied with the start and correct weight was declared on the placing’s semaphored.

EIGHT MATCH WINNER (L. Appo) was slow to begin.

RED TUTU (S. Bogenhuber) began awkwardly and shifted out.

PERFORMIA (R. Kerwin) and DESERT HARRY (C. Maund) were slow to begin.

Near the 1000m HONEY BE WARNED (N. Evans) shifted in and bumped BEST MEMORY (S. Apthorpe).

PERFORMIA blundered of its own accord near the 550m.

RED TUTU shifted out under pressure rounding the home turn, forcing BEST MEMORY and HONEY BE WARNED wider on the track.

Leaving the 200m DESERT HARRY was momentarily steadied when PERFORMIA shifted in under pressure. R. Kerwin (PERFORMIA) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to SLOW 7 retrospective.

Race 2: THE CRI STEAKHOUSE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1375M

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer M. Goodwin for the late declaration of L. Appo as the rider of ELIZA JOY.

Trainer R. Macrae was fined $100 for failing to declare S. Payne as the rider of SEIZE THE FIRE by the prescribed time.

MINSYND (L. Tilley), which made contact with the enclosure gate leaving the mounting yard, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

FAMECHON BARONESS (S. Apthorpe) was slow to begin.

MUSICIAN (W. O'Connell) anticipated the start and as a result lunged forward and lost ground.

GOGERTY (R. Ride) and RANDOM NOTES (I. French) bumped at the start.

MINSYND and ELIZA JOY (L. Appo) made contact shortly after the start.

Near the 1200m MINSYND, which was racing keenly, shifted out to avoid the heels of GRAZIO (J. Morris) and in doing so hampered BOBSDREAM (B. Appo), which then raced ungenerously for a short distance.

MISS ALEXANDRA (M. Crawford) hung out for the majority of the race. Trainer W. Farrington was advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners on the filly.

Leaving the 600m, ELIZA JOY, which overraced in the early and middle stages, improved on to the heels of TUBE RIDE (N. Evans) and blundered, ELIZA JOY then shifted in and bumped FAMECHON BARONESS, which became unbalanced.

RANDOM NOTES hung out from leaving the 600m and raced wide as a result.

Leaving the 200m GOLD DEAL (R. Goltz) shifted in abruptly away from MISS ALEXANDRA and as a result crowded BABYBIRD (S. Bogenhuber), which had to be steadied.

BOBSDREAM hung out under pressure from leaving the 200m.

Race 3: THE CRI DRIVE THRU BM70 H'CAP – 2000M

TELLINTAIMZ (R. Ride) was slow to begin.

CROSS THE STAR (J. Morris) was crowded at the start between CARN (S. Fawke) and TO THE NORTH (B. Appo), which shifted in abruptly.

Near the 800m ROYAL ROCKET (L. Tilley) improved up inside TELLINTAIMZ and near the 600m shifted out to improve and as a result forced TELLINTAIMZ wider on the track.

Stewards inquired into an incident near the 400m in which JACOBUS (C. McIver) was checked when racing to the inside of TO THE NORTH. After taking evidence from jockey C. McIver and apprentice B. Appo, stewards established that at that point of the race TO THE NORTH shifted in abruptly, making contact with JACOBUS, which was forced in on to the running rail and as a result had to be checked by its rider and lost ground. As stewards were satisfied that there could not be any blame apportioned to apprentice B. Appo, the incident was reported.

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice R. Ride regarding the performance of TELLINTAIMZ. Apprentice Ride stated that the horse travelled well and raced in the latter half of the field, which was consistent with its recent racing pattern. She added that she asked TELLINTAIMZ for an effort leaving the 700m, however the gelding did not respond to her riding and only finished the race off moderately.

Race 4: THE CRI PUBLIC BAR CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200M

As J. Morris advised that he was to be overweight on SWEET STUFF and THE CHEROKEE GREY (Race 9), riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. After taking into account jockey Morris's previous good record regarding this matter, stewards imposed of fine of $100.

MATTY'S SEQUEL (N. Evans) was tightened for room at the start between DASH FOR DOLLAR (M. O'Brien) and SWEET STUFF (R. Goltz), both of which shifted ground.

PAGOH (G. Killen) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Leaving the 1000m MATTY'S SEQUEL, which was overracing, hung out and shifted wider on the track and then continued to hang out, which resulted in that runner racing wide for the remainder of the race.

PAGOH was held up for clear running from leaving the 500m until rounding the home turn.

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice B. Appo, the rider of UP AND ABLAZE, which performed below market expectations. Apprentice Appo stated that the horse began well in the early stages, however he felt the horse did drop the bit from a point near the 900m which required him to place the filly under pressure from that point. He added that UP AND ABLAZE failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of UP AND ABLAZE revealed mild lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Currie will be advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before starting again.

Stewards questioned G. Killen, the rider of PAGOH, with regards to his riding of that gelding from the 400m and also his vigour in the home straight. G. Killen stated that his instructions were to ride the horse where it was comfortable and that he began to improve his position leaving the 500m and had intended to follow UP AND ABLAZE (B. Appo). He added that once he improved on to the back of UP AND ABLAZE, that horse did not take him into the race which resulted in him being held up on heels until entering the home straight. He added that when obtaining clear running upon entering the home straight, STEEL TO THE HEEL (W. O'Connell) began to shift out which resulted in him having to shift back to the inside to again obtain clear running and that he rode the horse hands and heels in his usual manner. Trainer K. Hill stated that her instructions were to have the horse race where it was comfortable, adding that the horse appreciates races over further distance and that the horse was having its first start for her and on the clockwise way of going. She added that it was apparent that G. Killen had been held up for clear running and she expressed her satisfaction with his ride. Stewards in considering the evidence before them accepted the explanation from G. Killen that he was held up for clear running approaching the home turn, however were critical of his vigour in the early stages of the straight, but nonetheless were not satisfied that his riding was culpable under the rules of racing and took no further action other than to remind jockey Killen to ensure he rides his mounts in a manner that will not leave himself open to question. A post-race veterinary examination of PAGOH failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Following the running of this event the track was further upgraded to SLOW 6.

Race 5: THE CRI BEER GARDEN CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200M

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer P. Webster for the late declaration of L. Tilley as the rider of BRYNNE.

MCNIECE (M. O'Brien) began awkwardly and lost ground.

STARS ARE BORN (N. Evans) jumped in the air at the start and lost ground.

Approaching the 900m BRYNNE (L. Tilley) put its head in the air and shifted out. At the same time, SO UNFORGETTABLE (S. Bogenhuber) shifted in, clipped the heels of BRYNNE and knuckled.

DANZ ART (R. Johnston-Bell) raced wide throughout.

Near the 800m SO UNFORGETTABLE was tightened for room between CARRY THE DRINKS (B. Appo) and MCNEICE, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Leaving the 200m STARS ARE BORN shifted in to obtain clear running and in doing so the horse shifted in abruptly towards the running rail, resulting in the rider having to stop riding and straighten for several strides.

Race 6: THE CRI ALL NEW TAB QTIS 3YO BM70 H'CAP - 1200M

The start of this race was delayed to hold for an interstate venue. The start was further delayed when AIN'T SHE SWEET (D. McIntosh) refused to be loaded and was declared a late scratching at 2.48 pm. Trainer D. Peckett was advised that AIN'T SHE SWEET must officially barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to being permitted to start again. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on AIN'T SHE SWEET be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

5 cents in the dollar for the Win #8
8 cents in the dollar for place of winner #8
6 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #6
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #1

RULING MISS (M. O'Brien) and HANDFUL OF SILVER (N. Evans) were tightened for room at the start between ARAGON (S. Fawke) and LORD LION HEART (R. Ride), which shifted out.

OMISSION (K. Matheson) commenced to overrace from the 900m until nearing the 800m.

Race 7: THE CRI GAMING ROOM CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1100M

FLIGHT COMMAND (J. King) began awkwardly, resulting in apprentice J. King's left foot striking the barrier gate. Apprentice King was treated by Queensland Ambulance officers who reported that he had suspected fractured toes and would be transported to Dalby Base Hospital for x-rays.

MR THATCHER (M. O'Brien) began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with DALINGI (D. McIntosh).

GHOST TRAIN (K. Matheson) commenced to overrace leaving the 800m and then hung out from the 600m until the home turn.

MR THATCHER raced wide for the majority of the event.

The track was upgraded to DEAD 5 after the running of this event.

Race 8: THE CRITERION HOTEL CLASSIC BM79 H'CAP - 1375M

TISANI BOY (C. Maund) shifted out at the start, making contact with FLOOD HERO (M. O'Brien) which in turn shifted out and made contact with LE MAX (S. Apthorpe).

FLOOD HERO overraced with its head in the air from the 900m until nearing the 700m.

Race 9: THE CRI ENTERTAINMENT VENUE CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1375M

ABSOLOUIE (D. Baker) began awkwardly and lost ground.

HANNIBAL AD PORTAS (S. Apthorpe) was tightened for room at the start between LA MARIPOSA (A. Merritt) and CRAZY WAYS (R. Ride).

LUCK FROM ABOVE (L. Tilley) commenced to overrace leaving the 1100m and near the 1000m shifted in abruptly, resulting in LA MARIPOSA shifting in away from that runner, tightening LADY OSCAR (M. O'Brien) in on to HANNIBAL AD PORTAS, which was bumped and shifted in. Apprentice L. Tilley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

PARAFIRE (B. Appo) overraced in the early stages.

THE CHEROKEE GREY (I. Coombes) raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 600m LUCK FROM ABOVE improved into a narrow run between PARAFIRE and KYEBLEAH (M. Crawford). A short distance later LUCK FROM ABOVE was tightened for room when KYEBLEAH commenced to hang out despite the efforts of its rider and shifted out. As a result, LUCK FROM ABOVE was tightened for some distance and shifted out, bumping PARAFIRE. Trainer B. Richardson will be advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of KYEBLEAH.

Rounding the home turn LA MARIPOSA was crowded for room between PARAFIRE, which was hanging out and shifted in when being corrected, and KYEBLEAH, which continued to hang out.

Rounding the home turn PROMISE ACT (D. McMaster) was held up to the inside of KYEBLEAH, which shifted in.

B. Appo stated that he felt the disappointing performance of PARAFIRE could be attributed to the filly not being able to dictate the race speed on its own terms and that being forced to race wide throughout also had a bearing on the performance. A post race veterinary examination on PARAFIRE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of ABSOLOUIE revealed the gelding to have a fractured jaw. When interviewed, jockey D. Baker stated that ABSOLOUIE had struck its head on the barriers at the start when beginning awkwardly. Trainer W. Farrington will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required before ABSOLOUIE will be permitted to race again.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
App. M. O'Brien - $100 - improper conduct - AR. 175(q)
Race 2. Tnr. R. Macrae - $100 - late rider - LR. 67
Races 4 & 9. J. Morris - $100 - overweight X 2 rides, replaced - AR. 120(b)

Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice J. King - injured - medical clearance req'd

Absent jockeys
S. Payne - ill - medical clearance req'd

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. BEAUTIFUL BARB – lame in off hind hock – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 2. MISS ALEXANDRA – hung out – warning
Race 4. UP AND ABLAZE – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8 (t)
Race 6. AIN'T SHE SWEET - refused to be loaded, late scratching - official barrier trial - AR. 8(t)
Race 9. ABSOLOUIE – fractured jaw – veterinary clearance – AR. 8 (t)
Race 9. KYEBLEAH – hung out - warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. SEIZE THE FIRE - M. O'Brien, ELIZA JOY - L. Appo
Race 4. SWEET STUFF - R. Goltz
Race 5. CARRY THE DRINKS - B. Appo, BRYNNE - L. Tilley
Race 9. LUCK FROM ABOVE - L. Tilley, THE CHEROKEE GREY - I. Coombes

Late Scratchings
Race 1. BEAUTIFUL BARB - 11.52 am - vet advice
Race 6. AIN'T SHE SWEET - 2.48 pm - refused to be loaded


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