QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB – TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE             TRACK RATING – GOOD 3                     RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, B. Cooke, T. Reed
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – G. Postle
Swab attendants – A. Jones
Starter – I. Henderson/M. Henderson
Jockeys Advocate – K. Waller
 
RACE 1: DALBY LEAGUES CLUB BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1400M
 
TELMEMORE – As apprentice M. Murphy failed to arrive on course to fulfil his engagement, he was replaced by apprentice T. Brooker. Apprentice Murphy was fined $100. Apprentice T. Brooker advised on returning to scale that her mount was racing back in distance today and was carrying a significant rise in weight, and given the slow tempo during the race she was not entirely disappointed with the horse's overall performance.
 
LE MAX – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
WHYNOTROC – Slow to begin.
 
RACE 2: ICON STEEL BENCHMARK 58 H'CAP – 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed for an interstate event.
 
AMBER ALE – Began awkwardly and was then further hampered at the start when tightened for room and as a result lost ground.
 
SQUEEMI – On returning to scale apprentice H. English reported that her mount raced flat and she was disappointed with the horse's performance. Trainer P. Sexton also expressed disappointment with the horse and advised that it would now be sent for a spell following today's run.
 
SHEZ OUR DESTINY – Slow to muster early speed.
 
THE ROBBER – Shifted wider on the track near the 350m to avoid the heels of anther runner.

RACE 3: WARREGO WATER QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP H'CAP – 1000M
 
SILVER FOX – Hung out during the middle stages and rounding the home turn.
 
GOLDEN BANK – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. Steadied from heels for some distance near the 800m whilst overracing. Raced greenly throughout.
 
BETTY BLUE – As the horse sustained an injury whilst being loaded onto the float, it was declared a late scratching at 12:13 pm.
 
TENT LOVER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE CAPTAIN'S LADY – Hung out throughout. Trainer B. Currie advised that the horse was disadvantaged today by dropping back in distance to 1000m off a short back-up from its most recent start and expressed disappointment with the horse's performance.
 
SMOOTH VELVET – Proved difficult to load and began awkwardly. Trainer W. Bannerot will be advised that a warning will be issued against the horse's barrier manners.
 
STRIDE OF PRIDE – Trainer G. Schwenke was fined $100 for failing to effect a gear change of blinkers on, winkers off by the prescribed time.
 
RACE 4: REECE PLUMBING MAIDEN PLATE  – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed for an interstate event.
 
DUMFRIES – Hung out for the majority of the event.
 
FUZZY MELON – Required farrier attention after casting the nearside hind plate prior to entering the enclosure.
 
SQUIDINKUM – Hung out under pressure in the home straight.
 
VIMOCO – On returning to scale apprentice M. Murphy reported that his mount felt short in its action. Stewards will follow up in the days subsequent to today’s event regarding the horse post-race recovery with Trainer R Smith.
 
ALPENGLOW – When questioned as to the horse's seemingly improved performance, trainer P. Cartledge's representative advised that at its most recent starts the horse has been racing over 1800m, however in preparation for today's event the horse was freshened up and dropped back in distance to 1200m, which he felt was the reason for the improved performance. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
RACE 5: O'SHEA'S WINDSOR HOTEL DALBY BENCHMARK 58 H'CAP – 1200M
 
REDDAMOUR – Stewards inquired into the circumstances surrounding the horse being presented to the enclosure without a lead bag. After giving consideration to evidence taken from apprentice C. Bayliss in the presence of Mr K. Waller, the Jockeys Advocate for today's meeting, and the person in charge of the horse, stable representative Mr P. Sutton, apprentice C. Bayliss was found guilty of a charge under AR. 175(k) for being negligent in that the gear which he weighed out with was not presented to Mr Sutton in that the lead bag was left off the horse's gear. Apprentice Bayliss was subsequently fined $400. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account Mr Bayliss's inexperience in that he is an apprentice rider.
 
ARCHDUKE – Raced wide throughout.
 
CASTANITA – Trainer P. Sexton was fined $100 for the late declaration of R. Wiggins as rider. Bumped at the start.
 
KHAPTIVATA – Reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Raced wide throughout. Forced wider on the track near the 500m.
 
SPIRIT OF KIOWA – Bumped at the start.
 
SCREAMING IMPULSE – As N. Nishio was not riding at the meeting, he was replaced by Bradley Appo. Laid in for a short distance near the 800m.
 
RACE 6: DALBY GENERAL STEEL RQ SUMMER PROVINCIAL SERIES HEAT BENCHMARK 756 H'CAP – 1200M
 
COURT CLOWN – On returning to scale A. Coome reported that his mount failed to handle the firm track today and was disappointing over the concluding stages.
 
SUN WILL SHINE – Steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
OL' BROWN EYES – Raced wide throughout.
 
TYCOON ACE – Steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
ROSIE POSIE – Slow into stride.
 
ONEHUNDREDCLICKS – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 7: HART PLUMBING BENCHMARK 62 H'CAP – 2000M
 
ENDLESS PUZZLE – R. Wiggins was reprimanded for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
BRUMBY JACK – Slow to begin.
 
ST JAMES SQUARE – Tightened for room at the start.
 
MADAM AUBERGE – Trainer S. Rodgers was fined $100 for the late declaration of H. English as rider. Raced on Saturday 10.12.16 at Roma in a BM65 over 1640m, finished 7 of 9, beaten 10.5 lengths. A public announcement was made to this effect.
 
ROYALTOWN ROAD – Tightened for room at the start.
 
THAT'S MAGIC – Raced wide from the 900m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7. R. Wiggins – use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 1. App. M. Murphy - $100 – failed to fulfil engagement – AR. 85B
Race 3. Tnr. G. Schwenke - $100 – late gear change – AR. 140B
Race 5. Tnr. P. Sexton - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 5. App. C. Bayliss - $400 – negligence – AR. 175(k)
Race 7. Tnr. S. Rodgers - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 3. SMOOTH VELVET – difficult to load, began awkwardly – warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.          AMBER ALE – M. Murphy
Race 4.          SQUIDINKUM – S. Lacy
Race 5.          CASTANITA – R. Wiggins
                        SCREAMING IMPULSE - Bradley Appo
Race 7.          MADAM AUBERGE – H. English
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3. BETTY BLUE – 12:13 pm – injured whilst being loaded onto float
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision