QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 2010

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD (4)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr. G Meek
Clerk of Scales- G. McDonald
Judge – D. Davis
Veterinarian – A Guilfoyle
Starter- J. McLellan

Race 1: Pioneer Park Premiership 2010 Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
1st – BIG WILL 2nd – IMAAM 3rd – GEORGIA GOLD 4th – EASY NOW

Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer C. Bugler for the late declaration of rider for BLUE ‘N’ GREY.

On arrival at the barriers, LET’S BE MARY (A. Coome) underwent a veterinary inspection after the mare had made contact with the outside running rail leaving the enclosure. LET’S BE MARY was passed to start.

LET’S BE MARY (A. Coome) and BLUE ‘N’ GREY (D. Simmons) were both fractious when placed in the barriers.

EASY NOW (R. Mules) was slow away.

TOPANGA (D. Missen) and DANCING RHYTHM (M. Barnham) made contact at the start.

BLUE ‘N’ GREY (D. Simmons) raced wide throughtout.

At approximately the 50 metres, RUMANCOLA (M. Cant) shifted out abruptly of its own accord.

Jockey N. Patchett reported EASTERN CHATEAU had jumped away fairly and was placed under pressure throughout, however raced at the rear of the field and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary inspection failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer D. Stafford could offer no further explanation however stated he intended to retire the filly. While mindful of his intentions, Stewards advised Mr Stafford that a barrier jump-out would be required if the filly was to continue racing to establish it can be competitive.

After being returned to the tie-up stalls and cooling down, EASY NOW showed signs of lameness. A veterinary inspection revealed the gelding to be sore in the near foreleg. Trainer T. Austin advised he intended to have further examinations and treatment. Stewards advised Mr. Austin that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to its next race start.

Race 2: Emerald Garden Creations Open Handicap- 1000 metres
1st - VULCAN 2nd – STOUTFAST 3rd – VERGE OF DISCOVERY 4th – SYMATINA

It was reported by the starter that STAY TRUE (M. Barnham) had slipped behind on jumping away.

Shortly after the start, STAY TRUE dipped. A post-race veterinary inspection failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. It was observed that the gelding had lost its near hind plate.

Race 3: CH Smash Repairs QTIS 2YO Handicap- 1000 metres
1st - EVENING MISS 2nd – DALIOSENN 3rd – SPIRIT OF THE BUSH 4th – HEAD ON IT

The prizemoney displayed in the racebook was incorrect and was as follows
QTIS 600 of $14,000 1st- $9,600 2nd- $2,800 3rd- $1,400 4th- $200
QTIS of $10,000 1st- $6,800 2nd- $2,000 3rd- $1000 4th- $200
Non-QTIS horses of $6000 1st- $4000 2nd- $1,200 3rd- $600 4th- $200

SOLDIER GIRL (App. K Cross) jumped out onto SPIRIT OF THE BUSH (R. Kerwin). Shortly after, EVENING MISS (M. Barnham) shifted out and made contact with SOLDIER GIRL.

HONAH LEE MIST (R. Mules) raced wide in the early stages.

DALIOSENN (App C. Dixon) hung out rounding the home turn and shifted out wider under pressure in the straight.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey R. Kerwin, the rider of SPIRIT OF THE BUSH which was placed fourth against HEAD ON IT (D. Brown) being placed third for alleged interference near the 600 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official video films and taking into account their own observations, stewards upheld the objection when they found that at about the 600 metres HEAD ON IT had shifted in and caused interference to SPIRIT OF THE BUSH. Stewards were of the opinion that the ground lost by SPIRIT OF THE BUSH due to this interference exceeded the margin of a half neck between the two runners at the finish. In the circumstances the protest was upheld and the placings amended to read: 1st EVENING MISS; 2nd DALIONSENN 3rd SPIRIT OF THE BUSH 4th HEAD ON IT. Subsequently Jockey D. Brown pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 600 metres he permitted HEAD ON IT to shift in when insufficiently clear of SPIRIT OF THE BUSH which had to be checked. Jockey Brown was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 13th February 2010, up to and including midnight on 20th February 2010 (2 Capricornia meetings).

Jockey D. Brown pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 137A (5)(a)(ii) in that, prior to the 100 metres, he used his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions and was fined $200. Jockey Brown was cautioned under AR 137A (5)(a)(i) for use of the whip in consecutive strides. In determining penalty, Stewards gave consideration to this being Jockey Brown’s first offence.


Race 4: Emerald Cowboys Rugby League Class B Handicap- 1100 metres
1st – KYNISKA LASS 2nd – MOLLO 3rd – WRITER 4th – POSTING

WRITER (A. Coome) and CAN’T BE TOLD (P. Randall) made contact on jumping away.

BILLKAY (App. C Dixon) over-raced until approximately the 800 metres.

GEMINI GEORGE (R. Kirwan) was caught in a four-wide position throughout.

In the early stages of the straight, BILLKAY shifted out under pressure and caused OCCLO (App. K. Cross) and POSTING (D. Missen) to shift out. In this incident, GEMINI GEORGE had to be steadied from the heels of POSTING. App. C Dixon was reminded of his obligations to stop riding and straighten his mount when shifting ground.

A post-race veterinary inspection of DRAKE’S PASSAGE failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

Mr. M. Cosgriff, stable representative for J. Manzelmann, explained KYNISKA LASS had been freshened up for today’s event, and had appreciated the drop in class. Mr. Cosgriff further stated the stable had been confident of a forward showing.

Race 5: Emerald Rams Union Class 4 Handiap- 1200 metres
1st - ROCKIN ROD 2nd – SUTTON CHIEF 3rd - ARRIVEALIVE 4th – MR MARMAY

BLAST MASTER (D. Missen) jumped awkwardly out onto SIODEE (N. Patchett) which lost some ground.

APPLE CRUMBLE (L. Dillon) and MANDS BONDS (App. K Cross) were both slow to begin.

MANDS BONDS raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SIODEE was inclined to lay in from approximately 800 metres to approximately 600 metres.

At approximately the 800 metres, BLAST MASTER shifted in slightly and KLOSTERS (D. Whitmore) was steadied when placed in restricted room.

At approximately the 100 metres, ROCKIN ROD (App. A. Taylor) shifted out, while being ridden along and caused MR MARMAY (D.Simmons) to be inconvenienced. App. A. Taylor was issued with a reprimand.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB,
SATURDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY, 2010

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Race 5 App Jockey A Taylor- careless riding- allowing mount to shift out.
Fines – Race 3 Jockey D Brown- AR 137A 5(a)(ii)- use whip prior to 100m in forehand manner on more than 5 occasions.- $200
Suspensions – Race 3 Jockey D Brown- AR 137(a)- careless riding- suspended from riding in races from m/n 13/2/2010 up to and including 20/2/2010
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates – Race 1 EASY NOW- sore near foreleg. Vet cert required.
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates - Race 1 EASTERN CHATEAU- uncompetitive. Barrier jump-out
Falls -
Plating issues -

Protests

Race 3- 4th (SPIRIT OF THE BUSH) v 3rd (HEAD ON IT) Upheld

Summary of rider changes

Race 1 BLUE ‘N’ GREY- D. Simmons.


Late scratchings


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