RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

DALBY RACE CLUB – SATURDAY, 30 APRIL 2016


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – G. Dimsey, J. Childs, B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales – S. Faehy
Judge – K. Hauff, I Thompson
Veterinarian – M Berghofer
Bookmakers Supervisor – L Carvosso
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R Burchmann
Starter – I. Henderson




Race 1: Oakey Beef Exports QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

LIBERTY JANE – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. Bumped by another runner near the 500m and became unbalanced.


HIDDEN SEQUEL – Steadied from heels shortly after the start when TARNHELM shifted in. S. Bogenhuber, rider of TARNHELM, was advised to exercise more care. Bumped by another runner near the 500m and became unbalanced. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey R. Goltz advised that his mount travelled comfortably throughout the event, however when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.

QUITE MAGICAL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

FINAL PERFORMANCE – Apprentice L. Attard reported on return to scale that the horse got its tongue over the bit during the event.

SO HEAVENLEE – Tightened for room at the start. Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. In the circumstances, a warning was issued regarding the horse’s performance.

Race 2: Careflight South West Open H’cap – 1000m

On return to scale a protest was lodged by Trainer B. Andrew, rider of the 3rd place getter, CHARGE MISSILE, against G’DAY OLD MATE being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After viewing the film, and taking evidence from all relative parties, stewards established that over the concluding stages, G’DAY OLD MATE shifted out under pressure, making heavy contact with CHARGE MISSILE, causing that runner to be unbalanced and lose momentum. Bearing in mind the significance of the bump and narrow margin between both horses at the conclusion of the event, stewards upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the Judge’s amended placing’s: No. 8 – JEPTOO – 1ST No. 2 – CHARGE MISSILE – 2nd No. 1 – G’DAY OLD MATE – 3rd No. 3 – PERFORMIA – 4th.

FORETOKEN – Jumped in the air at the start. Stewards questioned jockey N. Evans as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the inside of G’DAY OLD MATE in the early stages of the home straight, which would have afforded him clear running for the duration of the home straight rather than shifting to the outside of that runner, which resulted in him being held up over the concluding stages. Jockey Evans advised that turning for home he was unaware that a run presented itself to the inside of G’DAY OLD MATE and therefore elected, to shift to the outside to improve, however having had to the opportunity to review the film, he agreed with stewards it would have been more beneficial to take advantage of the run which presented to the inside rather than shift to the outside as he did. Stewards however were not of the view that jockey Evans’ actions were culpable under the rules and therefore took the matter not further.

PERFORMIA – Slow into stride.

CHARGE MISSILE – Raced 4 wide without cover.

G’DAY OLD MATE – Apprentice L. Attard was reprimanded for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m.


Race 3: Agrifoods Australia BM 55 H’cap – 1100m

The start of this race was delayed to allow the broadcast of an interstate event.

EXCEEDINGLY FINE – Began awkwardly.

NADOR – Slow to begin and lost considerable ground.

MISS GRANGER – Raced wide throughout without cover.

DRAGON MASTER – Bumped and was steadied from heels at the start, losing ground. Again steadied from heels at the 500m.

LAKE ARGYLE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

CLOSE ENOUGH – Steadied from heels at the start and hung out badly throughout the event. Connections were advised that the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.


Race 4: Camm Agricultural Group BenchMark 55 H'cap – 1100m

JAI’S LUCK – Apprentice H. Phillips was fined $200 for failing to claim down to her applicable riding weight. Held up when attempting to take a narrow run in the early stages of the home straight.

AL ALMIGHTY – Steadied from heels at the start and lost ground.

CHILLDOWN – Steadied from heels near the 400m.

DR DEEJAY – Steadied when disappointed for a run near the 400m. Jockey S. Bogenhuber was reprimanded for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

ROCK OF GLORY – Raced wide.

CAN HE RAP – Raced wide without cover.

MUSIC SCENE – Stewards questioned jockey L. McCoy regarding the poor performance of the horse. She advised that her mount refused to settle during the race and over raced throughout, which, in her opinion, was a major contributing factor in the poor performance. Stewards attempted to have a veterinary examination conducted on the horse, however as it had left the track and was therefore unable to be undertaken, trainer D. Reynolds will be contacted in the coming days regarding the horse’s post-race recovery.

PARADISE PINK – Apprentice T. Brooker reported on return to scale that her mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: RMA Engineers Maiden H'cap – 1300m

DAZZLING TIMES – Upon arrival at the barriers, apprentice jockey J. Oliver requested a veterinary examination be carried out on the horse. Following an examination, the horse was found to be lame and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2.48 pm. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

4 cents in the dollar for the win of Maddy’s Girl
10 cents in the dollar for place of winner Maddy’s Girl
9 cents in the dollar for 2nd place Cash’s Reject
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place Onemore Twist

Trainer K. Kemp was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided for the horse prior to its next race start.

YOU LITTLE THIEF – Jumped outwards at the start, making heavy contact with another runner.

CHATARA – Hampered badly at the start and lost ground. Laid in for the majority of the race. Shifted wider on the track after being held up in the home straight to secure clear running.

MAN OVERBOARD – Hampered at the start. Raced wide.

ONEMORE TWIST – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

MADDY’S GIRL- Stewards questioned K Kemp in relation to the improved performance. Mr Kemp advised Stewards that whilst he was susprised to see the horse win today’s event he did expect an improved performance as the horses trackwork leading into today’s event had improved considerably. Mr Kemp added that in his opinion the horse was suited by improving into the race in what he believed to be the best going wide on the track.

HERRSCHAFT – Slow into stride. Held up rounding the home turn. Tightened for room and checked near the 100m when runners either side shifted marginally.

NEWCASTLE DANCER – Apprentice jockey H. Phillips pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A, in that she used her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. Apprentice Phillips licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days, to commence at midnight, 30 April and to expire at midnight, 9 May. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account App. Phillips’ very poor record regarding breaches of this rule.


Race 6: Wideland AG and Case IH Open H'cap – 1400m

JUST AS LOYAL – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of rider for the horse. Refused to jump at the start and took no part in the race. Stewards informed trainer M. Callaghan he would be required to barrier trial the horse prior to racing again.

ROUBAIX – Caught wide in the early stages and was therefore restrained by its rider near the 900m to a position closer to the running rail.


Race 7: Carlton Mid BenchMark 60 H'cap – 1400m

LE MAX – Began awkwardly.

KURRAJONG DRAGON – Slow into stride.

SOMERSET LASS – Tightened for room at the start. Tightened for room near the 1100m and checked. At a subsequent inquiry, W. Connell, rider of I’M NOT RUBY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear, causing interference to SOMERSET LASS. Jockey Connell’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 2 May and to expire at midnight, 10 May.


Race 8: Mort And Co BenchMark 55 H'cap – 1788m

RATHGIBBON – As F. Jervis was not riding at the meeting, she was replaced by M. O’Brien.

Jockey S. Apthorpe, rider of ONE LUCKY SHEILA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a), in that he permitted his mount to shift in approaching the winning post on the first occasion when insufficiently clear of RED BERETTA, RATHGIBBON and COUNT ROMANO, which were all tightened for room, further resulting in RATHGIBBON then shifting out to avoid the heels of ONE LUCKY SHEILA, taking RED BERETTA and EYE OF HORUS wider on the track, resulting in IL PADRONE being checked, and TEMUJIN KHAN, which was trailing IL PADRONE, having to be steadied to avoid that runner’s heels. Jockey Apthorpe was suspended from riding in races for a period of 11 days, to commence at midnight, 7 May and to expire at midnight, 18 May.

AIMING HIGH- Tightened for room at the start.

RED BERETTA- After being caught wide, was allowed to stride forward and obtained at position outside the leader approaching the 1000m.

IL PADRONE- Raced wide for the majority of the event.

COUNT ROMANO- Racing wide for the majority of the event. Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 600m.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspension
Race 5. Hannah Phillips – A/jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to the 100m – 9 days – M/n 30.4.16 to m/n 9.5.16 - AR137A
Race 7. Wayne Connell – Jockey – C/riding – 8 days - M/n 2.5.16 to m/n 10.5.16 – AR137(a)*
Race 8. Shannon Apthorpe – Jockey – C/riding – 11 days – M/n 7.5.16 to 18.5.16*


Reprimand
Race 2. L. Attard – A/jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A*
Race 4. Sky Bogenhuber – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m – AR137A*


Fine
Race 4. Hannah Phillips – A/jockey – Fail to claim down to riding weight – $200 - AR92(12)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Race 1. So Heavenlee – Poor performance - Warning
Race 5. Dazzling Times – Lame.Vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Just As Loyal – Poor performance – B/trial – AR8(t)


Protest
Race 2. 3rd (Charge Missile) v. 2nd (G’day Old Mate) – Interference over final stages – Upheld .



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.
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