RACING QUEENSLAND
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB SATURDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER - FINEE                        TRACK RATING - GOOD 3     RAIL TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards R. Hitchener
Stewards J. Childs, B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales S. Fahey
Judge K. Hauff
Veterinarian J. Postle
Bookmaker Supervisor - Stewards
Swab attendants A. Jones
Starter P. Brennan
 
 
Race 1: Kev Schreck Memorial QTIS 3yo BenchMark 60 HHcap 1200m
 
RED COLOUR Declared a late scratching by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12.59 pm after rearing over behind the barriers.. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable for the equal 1st placegetters as follows:
 
No. 1 - MAHARNI:                          10 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
13 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
 
No. 2 - STELLAAS DREAM::           10 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
10 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the winn            
 
As S. Sweeney, the rider of RED COLOUR, was transported to hospital as a result of this incident, all runners were returned to the enclosure and the starting time of the event was amended to 1.29 pm. Rider changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Ergon Energy Plough Inn Cup Weight For Age 1400m
 
As a result of the delay in Race 1, the starting times for the following races were amended as follows:: Race 2 1.58 pm;; Race 3 2.28 pm; Race 4 2.56 pm.
 
BALLINA BAYY - Declared a late scratching at 1.54 pm after the mare refused to parade to the start. Upon the declaration of correct weight the following deductions were applicable:
 
3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
3 cents in the dollar on the face value place bets for the win
4cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd placee bets
 
Trainer B. Hudsonn was advised that he would be required too barrier trial the horse to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to its next race start.
 
SHADES OF SERENA Became awkward for a short distance near the 1200m.
 
MAXWELLL -- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
BENICSTRESS Hung out from the 600m and proved difficult to ride out.
 
 
Race 3:: Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Ratings Band 0-58 HHcap 2000m
 
THE GRINGO - E. Ljung replaced S. Sweeney as the rider of the horse.
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
Race 4: Pest Worx Class 1 HHcap 1200m
 
NOTHING TO DANCE H. Phillips replaced S. Sweeney as the rider of the horse.  Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped another runner. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m.
 
SCHEMEL Began awkwardly.
 
THE EQUINE BOLT Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels for some distance passing the 600m.
 
GLENTURRET Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.. Apprentice M. Schrapel reported that his mount did not stretch out for the majority of the event, which he attributed to the horse resenting the firm surface today.. Trainer D. Murphy could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse, however he stated that the horse has a history of being somewhat inconsistent with its form.. He added that before its next start she would experiment with the horsees gear and if possible engage a senior rider for the horse.. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
LYNARD SKYNARD Bumped at the start.
 
LIBERTY JANE Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m.. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.
 
WILD ELEMENT Raced wide with cover throughout the event.
 
 
Race 5: Dalby Machinery Centre Open HHcap 1000m
 
SEQ THE STARR N. Tomiwawa replaced S. Sweeney as the rider of the horse as there was no suitable apprentice available.
 
MONTE LAGO Made contact with the running rail of its own accord near the 550m.. Apprentice jockey H. Phillips was fined $100 for her use of the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 6:: Dalby Diehards & Wheatmen 2017 Premiers Dalby Cup Open HHcap 1400m
 
JUST AS LOYAL - E. Ljung replaced S. Sweeney as the rider of the horse. Slow to begin.
 
UNBOWED Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
MICKEY DAZZLER On return top scale jockey S. Apthorpe reported that after being caught wide in the early stages, the gelding was inclined to overrace, however when placed under pressure it failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.
 
 
 
Race 7:: Riot Fashions BenchMark 65 HHcap 1400m
 
TRY NN CATCH ME Began awkwardly.. Held up and unable to improve from the 500m until the early stages of the home straight.
 
GUD ONYA Jockey L. McCoy was reprimanded for her use of the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty stewards took into account her good record in relation to this rule.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5..         Hannah Phillips A/jockey
Use whip 8 times prior to the 100m $100 -AR137A**          
 
Reprimand
Race 7..         Leanne McCoy Jockey Use whip 8 times prior to the 100m $100 AR137A**                        
 
Race day injury
Jockey S. Sweeney
Injury Clearance required*
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2.         Ballina Bay Refused to parade/late scr. B/trial AR8(t)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1..         Red Colour 1.29 pm
Race 2..         Ballina Bay 1.54 pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3..         The Gringo E. Ljung
Race 4..         Nothing To Dance H. Phillips
Race 5..         Seq The Star N. Tomizawa
Race 6..         Just AS Loyal E. Ljung
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