RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
GOONDIWINDI RACE CLUB – SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 2013
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 1/DEAD 5 AFTER RACE 2/DEAD 4 AFTER RACE 6 RAIL – TRUE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Kitching, T. Preston
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – T. Biggers, G. Donovan
Veterinarian – E. Jorgensen
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – J. Fogarty
Starter – P. Brennan
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Dalby 3.11.13 - Race 3: Stewards concluded their inquiry into the riding tactics adopted by Apprentice R. Ride on SELL THE SILVER. Of concern to stewards were the reasons for SELL THE SILVER losing ground after leaving the home straight on the first occasion and racing a significant distance from the main body of the field until near the 800m. R. Ride stated that her instructions were to ride with cover and improve from the 600m. She added that after beginning awkwardly she positioned her mount on the rail at the tail of the field. She further added that after leaving the crossing near the 1400m, SELL THE SILVER commenced to hang in which required her to place pressure on the outside rein in an attempt to get her mount away from the running rail, and that she lost ground due to her not being able to place pressure on her mount. R. Ride went on to add that her mount felt terrible in its action and would not stride out. Trainer B. Currie confirmed the instructions. The inquiry was then adjourned on the day to consider the evidence and to review the recent runs and racing pattern of SELL THE SILVER. Stewards after considering the evidence advised R. Ride that her riding in the early and middle stages had come under notice of the stewards however acknowledged that her mount was inclined to lay in and did appear awkward in its action at relevant stages of the race. Stewards also acknowledged that a veterinary examination of SELL THE SILVER post-race revealed lameness in the off fore leg and with this report and considering the evidence provided, took no further action in the matter. Trainer B. Currie advised that after a recent disappointing performance, a decision had been made to retire SELL THE SILVER.
From Dalby 23.11.13 – Race 1: Apprentice J. Orman (MUSICIAN) was fined the sum of $100 for using his whip in a forehand manner in excess of 5 times prior to the 100m.
RACE 1: GUNSYND QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP - 1200M
PERFORMIA (M. McGillivray) began awkwardly and shifted in, losing ground.
R. Ride, the rider of TAILWIND, which performed below market expectations, stated that her mount travelled well to the home turn, however failed to respond to her riding and felt awkward in its action in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of TAILWIND revealed no significant findings.
Stewards questioned apprentice M. McGillivray with regards to his riding of PERFORMIA from the 600m until rounding the home turn. M. McGillivray stated that his mount does not begin well and for this reason his instructions were to obtain cover. He added that he followed BRADY 'N' ME (L. Appo) throughout the event and felt that that horse would take him into the race, however his mount lost momentum approaching the 600m which required him to pressure PERFORMIA from that point. Trainer C. Smith confirmed the instructions, stating that the horse does not begin with any early speed and his specific instructions were to follow BRADY 'N' ME throughout the event prior to making his final run. He added that he felt that PERFORMIA had taken time to pick up when placed under pressure at a vital stage from the 500m but felt that the horse finished the race off well and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. Stewards noted the explanations.
RACE 2: VERN KLEINSCHMIDT MAIDEN PLATE - 1000M
Trainer S. McEwan was reprimanded for failing to enact a gear change to remove the concussion plates from BILLIE’S GOLD.
HIDDEN LADY (D. Jones) began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly for some distance despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in ZEDARK (K. Yoshida), BILLIE'S GOLD (L. Appo), OVER COMMITTED (N. Evans), WAKE UP WALLY (G. Geran) and MURPHY'S SUNRISE (M. McGillivray) all being severely hampered. After taking evidence from rider D. Jones and trainer D. Smith, stewards advised Mr Smith that he would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate for the horse before it is permitted to race again.
DADDO'S BABY (V. Bolozhinskyi) hung in in the early stages.
MAIZOFF (L. Tilley) overraced in the early stages.
Near the 150m IMA BRONZE (R. Ride) laid in at the same time as MAIZOFF shifted out, resulting in IMA BRONZE having to be checked to avoid the heels of MAIZOFF.
OVER COMMITTED was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
Following this event, stewards upgraded the track to a DEAD 5 retrospectively to include this race.
RACE 3: OSTWALD BROS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000M
As J. Letherby was ill, N. Evans was substituted as the rider of FLYING ASH.
Correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of DHARAVI (A. Fancourt) to view the Judge's print for 1st. On reviewing the print, connections were satisfied with the Judge's placings.
The declaration of correct weight was further delayed to enable the connections of BAM'S BOY (J. Orman) and MISS CARTER (L. Tilley), which dead heated for 3rd, along with stewards, to view the official photo finish print. Upon viewing the print, all parties were satisfied with the Judge's decision and correct weight was given.
ALWAYS THINKING (M. McGillivray) jumped awkwardly and shifted in.
GET 'EM GOIN' (S. Bogenhuber) was began awkwardly and lost ground.
BEYOND THE STORM (M. Abe) began awkwardly and made contact with BAM'S BOY.
CAPTAIN SPUR (R. Goltz) began awkwardly and shifted out.
Near the 800m FLYING ASH (N. Evans) hung in and had to be restrained from the heels of LIBERTY SKY (R. Ride).
BAM'S BOY raced wide in the early stages.
Near the 400m CAPTAIN SPUR improved on to the heels of DHARAVI and was steadied.
Leaving the 400m FLYING ASH improved on to the heels of LIBERTY SKY and was steadied.
CAPTAIN SPUR was held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
FLYING ASH was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was steadied leaving the 200m when LIBERTY SKY shifted in.
When questioned regarding the performance of CAPTAIN SPUR, R. Goltz stated that after beginning awkwardly from the wide draw, his mount got back further than expected. He added that his mount was held up for clear running near the home turn and ran on only fairly in the home straight.
M. McGillivray (ALWAYS THINKING) reported on return to scale that his mount was not comfortable racing on the rail and that the filly did not handle the prevailing track conditions.
RACE 4: TSBE MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1400M
Correct weight was delayed when connections of QUECHUA (M. McGillivray), which dead heated for 1st, lodged an objection against the Judge's placings. After taking evidence from the Judges, the photo finish operator and considering submissions from the connections of QUECHUA, stewards were satisfied with the judges placings and therefore dismissed the objection and confirmed the Judge's placings: 1 and 7 (deadheated), 9, 10 and 11.
OAK FIRE (B. Powell) began awkwardly.
QUECHUA began awkwardly and lost ground.
Near the 1000m KOH ZAIM (A. Fancourt) raced in restricted room for some distance, and then had to be checked when racing to the inside of ALLEZ CHARLIE (W. O'Connell). Stewards at a subsequent inquiry noted that KOH ZAIM was inclined to overrace at that stage of the race, proving difficult to ride and that ALLEZ CHARLIE shifted in marginally at that point. In considering the racing manners of KOH ZAIM at the relevant point of the incident, stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one rider and therefore took no further action.
Approaching the 600m MAGIC RAELENE improved on to the heels of GIRLS ONTHE AVENUE (D. McIntosh) and had to be restrained by its rider.
DRYAZ (S. Bogenhuber) raced wide from the 800m.
MAGIC RAELENE was held up for clear running on the heels of GIRLS ONTHE AVENUE from the 400m until rounding the home turn.
Shortly after rounding the home turn, ALLEZ CHARLIE was checked when racing in restricted room between QUECHUA and DRYAZ, which shifted out slightly.
M. Abe, the rider of PALARA, reported that the filly travelled well for the majority of the event, however was under pressure from the 600m and failed to respond to his riding. He added that his mount made an abnormal noise on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination of PALARA failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Stewards intend to interview trainer W. Baker with regards to him failing to provide a Letter of Authority for his runners at today's meeting.
RACE 5: PORT OF BRISBANE BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP - 1400M
ALBION (N. Evans) was slow to begin.
Near the 1000m ALBION shifted out, forcing ELLIE LA VIE (L. Tilley) wider on the track. ELLIE LA VIE was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.
ALBION laid in for the majority of the event.
Near the 550m I’M THE ONE (K. Yoshida) shifted out resulting in MIMICS (L. Appo) having to be steadied. K. Yoshida was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
Leaving the 600m MIMICS shifted out, forcing ELLIE LA VIE wider on the track.
When interviewed regarding the disappointing performance of ALBION, jockey N. Evans stated that the gelding did not begin well and showed no early speed. He added that ALBION raced like a tired horse and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of ALBION failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 6: THIESS CLASS 3 PLATE - 1200M
BOOKED OUT (V. Bolozhinskyi) shifted out at the start and hampered PLUM BOB (G. Geran).
COVER UP (K. Yoshida) began awkwardly.
Near the 900m COVER UP laid in and was steadied from the heels of BOB'S WARRIOR (D. Northey). COVER UP then continued to lay in for some distance.
Near the 800m FAULT LION (D. Jones) shifted in, taking BOOKED OUT inwards, which placed CANSHEBEE (W. O'Connell) in restricted room and as a result was steadied. D. Jones was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
DHACOURT (M. McGillivray) and COVER UP raced wide throughout.
BOOKED OUT was held up for clear running on the heels of FAULT LINE from near the 400m until the entrance to the home straight.
When questioned regarding the performance of TIGER TALES, which performed below market expectations, apprentice R. Ride stated that her mount began well however failed to show any early speed. She added that her mount was under pressure throughout the entire event and never travelled comfortably at any stage. She further added that her mount ran on fairly from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination of TIGER TALES failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 7: WAGNERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP - 1800M
JADESTRA (D. Northey) began awkwardly.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for MR GIGGLES (D. Jones) being checked passing the winning post on the first occasion. After taking evidence from the relevant riders, stewards found that leading up to the incident, MAKERS MARQUE (J. Orman) shifted inwards to the outside of GRAPPA (B. Powell), a short distance later GRAPPA shifted in slightly approaching the turn out of the straight resulting in MR GIGGLES having to be checked from the heels of that runner. In considering the evidence of the riders and the available patrol footage, and whilst the incident was one of significance, stewards were not able to apportion blame on any one rider and took no further action other to remind all riders to exercise care.
Leaving the 900m TANGARA (N. Evans) shifted out forcing MAKER’S MARQUE wider on the track, MAKERS MARQUE was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.
Near the 800m BLACK LEG BAY improved onto the heels of JADESTRA (D. Northey) and was steadied.
HARDMAN HARRY (A. Fancourt) was held up on the heels of JADESTRA momentarily rounding the home turn.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PARASCENT, apprentice R. Ride stated that her mount travelled well until the 800m, however when she let her mount off the bit too improve, it commenced to weaken from that point and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of PARASCENT failed to reveal any abnormalities.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimand
Race 2 – S. McEwan – Fail to enact gear change – AR140B
Fines
From Dalby 23.11.13 – Race 1. J. Orman - $100 use whip in excess of 5 times forehand prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Absent jockeys
J. Letherby – ill – medical clearance required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Quechua, Rodrigeuz, Tangara
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. FLYING ASH – N. Evans, GET 'EM GOIN' – S. Bogenhuber
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