STEWARDS REPORT
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 6th AUGUST, 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L Collins
Stewards: Mr. G. Wust
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge – D. Simon
Veterinarian – K Thompson
Swab Assistant- E Hodges
Starter- G. Hughes
EMERALD 9th July, 2016
Stewards today reconvened an inquiry into the reason MISTY MONTANA and READY FOR ROYALTY fell near the 300 metres during the running of race 5. Initial evidence was taken on the day from A. Coome (HULK HENRY), Apprentice N. Vuille (GRAND HOTEL), A. Butler (PEGUNNY KID) and S. Sheargold (READY FOR ROYALTY). The inquiry was adjourned as Jockey A. Lawrence was unavailable.
On reconvening, riders who gave evidence previously reiterated their version of events and Jockey A. Lawrence provided a statement from his recollections of this incident.
After viewing the patrol film of this incident, Stewards were of the opinion that at a point approaching the 300m GRAND HOTEL commenced to lose ground and MISTY MONTANA had improved up on to the heels of GRAND HOTEL and when endeavouring to shift out to avoid the heels of that runner clipped its heels and fell dislodging its rider. Following was READY FOR ROYALTY which was unable to avoid the fallen horse and rider and subsequently fell. It was the opinion of Stewards that no carelessness or blame could be apportioned to any rider and took no further action.
Race 1: Williams Grader Hire Class B Handicap- 1194 metres
RUN EM RAGGED- Horse had its head down as the start effect and was slow to begin as a result.
THE GIRLS IN PARIS- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
GALAXY QUEST and MR ROCKARD- Raced wide throughout.
Prior to correct weight, Jockey K Gates viewed the photo finish image to ascertain the placings for 4 were correct. After doing so, she was satisfied and the correct weight was declared.
Race 2: Jockey Celebration Day QTIS Maiden Plate- 1194 metres
DIPPED IN GOLD- Declared a late scratching at 11.00am when injured in float.
SAURABH- Bounded in the air on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
CAREFILLY- Raced wide throughout.
Jockey K Gates was fined $300 for use of her whip on 4 occasions more than permissible.
Race 3: Wayne Wilson Memorial BM 60 Handicap- 1000 metres
BJORN- Jumped out at the start and raced wide without cover throughout.
Race 4: Departure Point Gladstone Newmarket Open Handicap- 1194 metres
FINAL CHAPTER- Blundered on jumping and lost ground.
JAVELENTIA & INACTON – Slow to begin.
JEB’S BOY- When another runner rolled in near the 350 metres, was eased.
BLAZE TO FORTUNE- Raced wide throughout.
SEEN A HOST- From near the 200 metres, laid in under pressure.
Race 5: Carlton Mid Gladstone Cup Open Handicap- 1608 metres
CAMPANOLOGY- Slow to begin
GAS BURNER- From the 1000 metres, raced wide without cover for the remainder.
PREEN QUEEN- Raced wide throughout.
NELAMOS- With regard to its performance, Apprentice stated the mare travelled well until near the 800 metres however may not have handled the sand track surface.
Race 6: Roderick Water BM 45 Handicap- 1517 metres
AL’S DREAM- Explanation in regard to late to declaration of rider was accepted.
TABITHA MAGIC- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
THEFORCEBEWITHYOU- Raced wide throughout.
YARRANDI- Jockey reported the gelding resented the sand kick back and he shifted the horse wide on track for the majority of the race.
PATENT PENDING- A post-race veterinary inspection did not reveal any abnormalities.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions –
Fines- Jockey K Gates- Use of Whip- $300
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed - Pre Race- GALAXY QUEST, TIME TO SPARE, JEB’S BOY, GAS BURNER & AL’S DREAM
Post-race- All Winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
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