RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

GLADSTONE TURF CLUB– SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2013

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. K. Smith
Stewards – Mr. D. Macklyn, Ms A. Percival
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – D Simon
Veterinarian – K Thompson
Swab attendants – K Lancaster
Starter – B Lisle

Race 1: AGGREKO Maiden Plate - 850 metres
1st BLACK RHAPSODY 2nd I’M DESPERATE TOO 3rd CAMDEN QUEEN 4th- DAZZLING MAGIC

At the start SHIFTY LASS (A Kitson) shifted out and bumped DAZZLING MAGIC (D Simmons).

DAZZLING MAGIC raced wide throughout.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey S. Evans to view the photo finish for first. After viewing the photo Jockey Evans was satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was given.

Race 2: Rosella Park School Class 4Handicap- 850 metres
1st LOGICAL OUTCOME 2nd FRAHA 3rd NORTHERN SWIFT 4th- TELLKANE

Stewards accepted the explanations given by Trainers C. McArdle and T Hess in regards to the late declaration of riders for GREYWIN and STAR GIGGLE.

GREYWIN (J Stephens) reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.

MAKE A DEAL (L Dillon) blundered at the start.

At approximately the 600m STAR GIGGLE (D Simmons) was retired from the event when the mare began to hang. Jockey D Simmons reported that the reason that he retired the mare from the event was due to him being unable to control STAR GIGGLE. A post race examination of STAR GIGGLE revealed that the tongue control bit had broken.

Apprentice A Kitson reported FRAHA was inclined to hang out from approximately the 300m.

OTANGO (S McGovern) raced wide throughout.



Race 3: Desiree Gill Class B Handicap- 1000 metres
1st– THE CONDUCTOR 2nd – CLAIR DU MONDE 3rd PRETTY POLLYANNA 4th- TOP BUTTON

RHINO was declared a late scratching at 1.50pm when it was found to be lame with superficial skin wounds to its near hind leg. Stewards ordered that all moneys invested on RHINO be refunded, with the following deductions to apply 20c Win and 16c Place.

PRETTY POLLYANNA (L Dillon) was tightened for room shortly after the start when THE CONDUCTOR (S Evans) shifted in slightly.

DANGEROUS EDITION (C Pye) raced wide in the early stages.


Race 4: Crown Lager Class B Handicap - 1000 metres
1st APACHE SOX 2nd FRENCH GARRISON 3rd DISTORTED CROWN 4th – PRIVZERO

Stewards accepted the explanation given by Trainer C. Smith in regards to the late declaration of rider for PRIVZERO.

LET THE CHIPS FALL (C Pye) began awkwardly.

Leaving the 700m TE AROHA (T O’Hara) blundered, broke down and dislodged its rider. A veterinary examination revealed TE AROHA had fractured its off fetlock and was subsequently euthanized. Jockey T O’Hara was transported to hospital for observations. Jockey O’Hara must provide a medical certificate prior to riding again.

LET THE CHIPS FALL was inconvenienced by TE AROHA and was eased out of the event.

Race 5: Lisa Lowe Class 3 Plate - 1194 metres
1st BJORN 2nd HELP ME RHONDA 3rd STAKED EMOTION 4th- BEL SHANDY

Jockey L Dillon replaced T O’Hara as the rider of BUILT TOUGH.

TRUSTY GREY (C Pye) began awkwardly and was slow away.

BJORN (K Gates) and BASE JUMP (A Coome) bumped on jumping.

STAKE EMOTION (S Evans) raced wide from the 800.

When questioned regarding the poor performance of TRUSTY GREY, Jockey Pye stated that when the gelding began awkwardly she was unable to obtain a forward position which is the gelding’s usual pattern of racing. She further added that the gelding did not appreciate being ridden from behind. Stewards noted her explanation. A post race examination of the gelding revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6: Seasons Greetings Class 2 Handicap- 1517 metres
1st RYTARGA 2nd FEROCITY BLUE 3rd REDWIN 4th- LADY OAKS

After consultation with the Club the decision was made to bring this race forward ten minutes to avoid an approaching storm.

Jockey L Dillon replaced T O’Hara as the rider of RYTARGA.

The start of the race was delayed when DISCO LEMONADE’S (A Kitson) bridle broke and had to be replaced.

ELKALATO (D Simmons) jumped in and bumped RIVER OF DREAMS (S Evans) at the start.

Both RYTARGA (L Dillon) and FEROCITY BLUE (S McCullum) raced wide thoughout.

Trainer A Suli reported that DISCO LEMONADE had returned to the mounting yard with its tongue over the bit.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey absenteeism
T. O’Hara – injury – medical certificate required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Nil

Late Scratchings

Race 2 – RHINO - 1.50PM – lame near hind

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2 – GREYWIN – J Stephens
Race 2 – STAR GIGGLE – D Simmons
Race 4 – PRIVZERO – D Simmons
Race 5 – BUILT TOUGH – L Dillon
Race 6 – RYTARGA – L Dillon