RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


GLADSTONE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER, 2013
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND GOOD (3)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr. D Macklyn
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge –Club
Veterinarian – K. Thompson
Swab Attendant- P. Taylor
Starter- B. Lisle

Race 1: CQP Calliope Maiden Plate- 850 metres
1st – SAY I WONT 2nd – AZAHARA 3rd – TRIPLE CENTURY 4th- ROMA MAXINE

TRIPLE CENTURY (J. Stephens) began awkwardly.

CITY FIRES (T. O’Hara) began awkwardly and lost ground.

MENACING ROCKET (C Pye) began awkwardly and shifted outwards.

CHASIN’ THE WIND (E. Heinemann) raced wide throughout.
FULL TURN (S. Evans) and MENACING ROCKET raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 2: Kyle Hunt Class 3 Plate- 1194 metres
1st – BASE JUMP 2nd – NORDIC WARRIOR 3rd – SUITE ANNIE 4th – RYTARGA

RYTARGA (D. Whitmore) was slow into stride.

Race 3: Park Street News QTIS Class 1 Handicap- 1000 metres
1st – FRENCH GARRISON 2nd – VIV’S CHARM 3rd – WISEGUY 4th – DISTORTED CROWN

Correct weight was delayed as Jockey A. Coome wished to view the patrol film of the start to ascertain if he had ground to lodge an objection against the winner or second placegetter. After doing so, Jockey Coome did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared.

Shortly after the start, RHINO (D. Evans) lay in and away from VIV’S CHARM (S. McGovern) and inconvenienced WISEGUY (A. Coome).

In the straight, VIV’S CHARM laid in.

Regarding the performance of RHINO, Jockey D. Evans stated the gelding began well, however when hampered, lost ground and resented the kick back on the sand surface. Jockey Evans further stated that when placed under pressure from the 400 metres, RHINO has responded to his riding and found the line well.

Race 4: Central Queensland Petroleum BM 70 Handicap- 1000 metres
1st – DIRECT DEBIT 2nd –SPEEDING DRAGON 3rd – LIBERTY TYCOON 4th – STAKED EMOTION

Acting on veterinary advice, Stewards declared TROPIC GEM a late scratching at 1.57pm when found to have an injury to its near fore leg. Trainer L Challacombe was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next race start.

WHITE CAP (C. Pye) was slow into stride.

STAKED EMOTION (A. Coome) and ZAHOO (S. McGovern) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 5: Find Us on Facebook Class B Handicap- 1517 metres
1st – REDWIN 2nd – BLOOMSDAY 3rd –DISCO LEMONADE 4th – I’LL HAVE YOU KNOW

When Jockey L Dillon was unavailable due to personal reasons, and no other senior rider was available, App A Kitson was permitted to ride DISCO LEMONADE.

After being loaded, LADY OAKS (C. Pye) was fractious and broke through riderless and went over the outside running rail. On being re-captured, the mare underwent a veterinary inspection which revealed some swelling in the near hind leg. Acting on veterinary advice, Stewards declared LADY OAKS a late scratching at 4.31pm. On the declaration of correct weight, all monies invested on LADY OAKS were ordered to be refunded and deductions of 5c Win and 6c Place to be applied to winning bets.

DON’T TELL ALI (S. McGovern) was slow to begin as a result of the barrier being slower to open. Jockey McGovern and Stewards viewed the available vision prior to correct weight, and Jockey McGovern was satisfied not to make an application to be declared a non-runner.

Near the 1000 metres, DISCO LEMONADE (A Kitson) lay out slightly and was steadied from the heels of AFRICAN GEM (T. O’Hara).

AFRICAN GEM raced wide throughout.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GLADSTONE TURF CLUB, 26th OCTOBER, 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions –
Disqualifications –
Fines-
Injuries -
Absent jockeys - L. Dillon (personal reasons)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed -
Pre-race Race 1 FULL TURN, SIPPY, Race 2- SWING AND SING Race 3 WISEGUY, Race 4 LIBERTY TYCOON, Race 5 DISCO LEMONADE
Pst-race- All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates – Race 4 TROPIC GEM - Injury near foreleg- Vet cert required
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
Falls -
Plating issues -


Summary of rider changes

RACE 5- DISCO LEMONADE- App A Kitson for L. Dillon

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