RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

LOCKYER RACE CLUB

GATTON – SUNDAY 12 JUNE 2016


WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – G. Dimsey, J. Childs, L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – L. Cosgrove
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann, J. Skinner
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson, C. Wallace
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

As J. Taylor and J. Hodge were injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

RACE 1: RAY BACHMANN REAL ESTATE LAIDLEY QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M

MOVING PRESS – On returning to scale R. Fradd reported that his mount had a tendency to lay out on the turns, which he attributed to the horse racing greenly at its first start.

LAYLA’S LAD – Bumped at the start. Raced three wide throughout.

SHEER PERSISTENCE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

IMPERIAL BELLE – Raced ungenerously and threw its head in the air for a considerable distance in the middle stages when racing close to heels.

BARBARA OF SEVILLE – Tightened for room at the start.


RACE 2: LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL RACEDAY JULY 30 QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M

Subject to further submissions, a $100 fine will be imposed for trainer W. Bannerot’s late declaration of S. Bogenhuber as the rider of MOLLY MIYAKO.

The start of this race was delayed when M. Gray was dislodged from RAINBOW SPIRIT during the preliminary. The horse was recaptured, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

The start was further delayed when CARRANGALL proved difficult to load. Trainer N. Hilton was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.

LIVE FAST – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1000m.

CARRANGALL – Slow into stride. Commenced to race ungenerously for a number of strides near the 1000m and shifted out abruptly. Trainer N. Hilton was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.

OPTIMISTIC HEART – Jumped in the air at the start and as a result lost ground.

YOU SAY NO WAY – Bumped with another runner at the start. Forced to steady to avoid heels near the 1000m. Forced to stead to avoid the heels of another runner when momentarily placed in restricted room. Momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room near the 500m.

MOLLY MIYAKO – Bumped with another runner at the start. Raced wide without cover.

SOME EXCEL – Steadied from heels shortly after the start. Steadied from heels near the 250m.

ACADINI – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1000m. Raced wide throughout.

DAME DEMMI – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1000m.

On pulling up, RAINBOW SPIRIT attempted to jump the crossing approximately 200 metres after the winning post and as a result, dislodged M. Gray. As stewards were satisfied that the horse carried its allotted weight, acting under the provisions of AR. 142, stewards declared correct weight without M. Gray weighing in. M. Gray was subsequently transported to Gatton Base Hospital. Due to a replacement ambulance not arriving on course in time for the start of Race 3, that race was rescheduled to be run at 12.52 pm, and Race 4 at 1.24 pm.

RACE 3: WESTERN TRADERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when stewards viewed the patrol footage to determine whether STORMY DEEDS had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the videos, it was established that the barrier gate of that runner was slow to open, denying the horse the opportunity to jump with the rest of the field. Stewards therefore declared STORMY DEEDS a non-runner and ordered that all monies invested on the horse be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

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

MISTER BURGESS – Raced wide throughout.

ONEMORE TWIST – Slow to begin.

MS SARANDON – Forced to steady from the heels of another runner near the 1000m. Steadied when placed in restricted room at the 500m.

WIDOWMAKER – Clipped heels, blundered and lost ground near the 100m. N. Nishio, the rider of ONEMORE TWIST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 100m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of WIDOMAKER. N. Nishio’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 15 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday, 12 June, and expire at midnight on Monday, 27 June 2016. In determining penalty, stewards deemed the degree of careless and interference suffered to be in the high range.

LILY GISELLE – Raced wide throughout.

CHATARA – Made the turn near the 1100m awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

THIN DISGUISE – Stewards questioned trainer B. Currie in relation to the horse’s improved performance. Mr Currie advised that at its last start the horse was having its first start for the stable and on that occasion, based on the horse’s work, he expected a forward showing. He added that on that occasion he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the gelding. Mr Currie further stated that the horse continued to work well in preparation for today’s event and again he expected a forward showing, particularly given the horse was stepping up to a distance which he felt was more to the horse’s advantage. Stewards noted the explanation.

SUSHI OLE – Began awkwardly.

RACE 4: BEST EMPLOYMENT CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1600M

HEZA CHUMLEY – Apprentice G. Willoughby was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

ITTY GITTY – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

SLALOM – Forced to steady to avoid the heels of PROUDER, which shifted out shortly after the start.

CALL ME RINGO – Raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages.

JUDGE RUBY – Steadied shortly after the start.


RACE 5: BRENTON ANDREW RACING BM65 H'CAP – 1400M

SIPPIN’BUNDY – Steadied from heels when laying in leaving the 600m. Held up approaching the home turn.

UNIQUE MISTIQUE – Slow to begin.

CUBAN FURY – Slow to begin.

I’M NO RUBY – Momentarily held up approaching the home turn.

KAITLIN COVE – Steadied when attempting a narrow run to the inside of another runner near the 200m and again near the 50m.

BLACKJACK PRINCESS – Forced wider on the track by another runner near the 1100m. Improved on to heels leaving the 800m and was steadied.

RUNAWAY RULER – Got its head up in the air and shifted off the track rounding the first turn near the 1100m. Steadied from heels when placed in restricted room near the 850m. Bumped by another runner approaching the 500m.

SPEEDY GRAPHITO – Slow to begin.

MAXPORT – Bumped by another runner approaching the 500m.

O’GRADY – Bled from both nostrils. Trainer B. Baker informed stewards that it was now his intention to retire the horse, however he was advised that should the horse resume racing, it would be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to starting again must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.

RACE 6: OZ LAV PLUMBING BM65 H'CAP – 1400M

ROMAN SECRET – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SENGLEA SUN – Hung out during the early stages when racing wide on the track. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

IT’S ALL IRISH – Steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of HAD ME AT HELLO approaching the finish line.

HAD ME AT HELLO – Hung out rounding the turn near the 1100m.

KAYENTA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

RACE 7: COOK'S TPT LOCKYER LIGHTNING BM75 H'CAP – 1100M

BUSH CAVIAR – Raced three wide throughout.

CHARGE MISSILE – Slow to begin. Raced three wide throughout.

MAN OF DESTINY – Improved on to heels near the 650m and shifted out abruptly.

TANI TEI EN – Apprentice L. Tilley was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight.

GEEJAY – Raced three wide throughout.

RACE 8: ROYAL HOTEL COUNTRY QUEENSLAND SHOWCASE GATTON CUP OPEN H'CAP – 2000M

SURFACE TENSION – N. Tomizawa was fined $400 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

ELECTRIC DEE JAY – L. Rolls was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

LEGSMAN – Shifted out after passing the winning post on the first occasion and as a result had to be steadied from the heels of another runner. Raced ungenerously whilst overracing with its head in the air during the middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

KURRAJONG DRAGON – Slow to begin. R. Fradd was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

MULLET MAN – Held up from the 100m.

TEQUILA SLAMMER – Slow to begin.

INQUITY- A post-race Veterinary Inspection revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer C Allardyce will be advised that she will be required to obtain a Veterinary Clearance for the gelding prior to it next racing.

RACE 9: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEANNE JACOBSEN RATINGS BAND 0-55 H'CAP – 1100M

Subject to further submissions a $100 fine will be imposed for trainer S. O’Dea’s late declaration of R. Fradd as the rider of MARLEE’S LUCK.

PITBULL – Bumped with another runner approaching the finish line.

JAI’S LUCK – Jumped away awkwardly.

WYLIE – Held up approaching the home turn.

CHILLI BEACH – Apprentice B. Ainsworth was fined $100 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

KARAHARAGA – Steadied from heels near the 800m. Bumped with another runner approaching the finish line.

I GOT TRIX – Jumped in the air at the start and was then tightened for room. Raced wide throughout.

CHOSEN COURT – Tightened for room at the start.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4. App. G. Willoughby - $200 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 2. Tnr. W. Bannerot - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 7. App. L. Tilley - $200 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145
Race 8. R. Fradd - $200 – use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. N. Tomizawa - $400 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. L. Rolls - $200 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 9. Tnr. S. O’Dea - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 9. App. B. Ainsworth - $100 – use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 3. N. Nishio – careless riding – 15 days (12.6.16 – 27.6.16) – AR. 137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2. M. Gray – dislodged – medical clearance req’d

Absent jockeys
J. Taylor & App. J. Hodge – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
From St Andrews, Imperial Belle, Carrangall, You Say No Way
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Moving Press, Ms Sarandon, Sippin’bundy, Electric Dee Jay

Warnings/bars
Race 2. CARRANGALL – difficult to load, raced ungenerously, shifted out abruptly – warning

Bleeders
Race 5. O’GRADY – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. IRELAND’S CALL – R. Goltz
Race 2. MOLLY MIYAKO – S. Bogenhuber
Race 3. LILY GISELLE – R. Fradd
THIN DISGUISE – J. Oliver
SUSHI OLE – J. Worley
Race 4. MISS GRANGER – J. Oliver
Race 5. OUR ROCK O’REILLY – B. Ainsworth
O’GRADY – S. Bogenhuber
Race 6. SENGLEA SUN – J. Orman
Race 7. OL’ BROWN EYES – J. Orman
Race 8. TAMPERE – R. Goltz
PERISHA – B. Ainsworth
Race 9. MARLEE’S LUCK – R. Fradd
CHOSEN COURT – L. Tilley

Late scratchings
Race 3. STORMY DEEDS – declared non-runner


Published subject to correction upon revision


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