QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

GRREGORY DOWN JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2017

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING GOOD 3 (DIRT) RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – A. Webber, D. Arnold
Veterinarian – Dr M. Duggan
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – Dr M. Duggan
Starter – E. Camp


GENERAL

Due to technical issues, the photo finish did not operate for races 1 and 2. All licensees were advised of the issue and extra camera footage and judges were supplied for precautionary measures.

Race 1: BRODIE & CO BENCHMARK 50 H'CAP – 800M

MISHANI TRADER – Slow to begin.

POTHOLES – Began awkwardly.

BUGSY MALONE – Attempted to buck shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer C. Hampton was advised the gelding must trial the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

ONE TUFF CUPCAKE – The saddle shifted to its off side approaching the home turn placing rider T. Brummell as a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

RED CHEVY COUPE – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.





Race 2: START CONSTRUCTION – KEVIN FROM HEAVEN QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1150M

OUTBACK ANDY – Bucked shortly after the start and was retired from the race. Trainer T. Parry, was advised the gelding must trial the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

THANK YOU – Wide in the early and middle stages of the race.

GLUACAMOLE – Shifted wider leaving the 400m and raced very wide rounding the home turn.

Race 3: NOWLAND ENGINEERING/COLUMBA CATHOLIC COLLEGE BENCHMARK 45 H’CAP – 1150M

PURFLEET PRINCESS – Slow to begin.

SNITZEL ROSE – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

RAGE WITHIN – Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

Race 4: NIVERAK SMASH REPAIRS/CLEMMENTS ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1300M

DIURNAL TIGER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 5: BURKE SHIRE CUP OPEN H’CAP – 1150M

COURT ACTION – Blundered on jumping away and lost ground.

REGAL CONSERVE – Began awkwardly.

Race 6: REMEMBERING JUNE AND DIG BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1500M

FAST TRACK MAGIC – Raced 3 without cover for the majority of the race.













STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspension
Nil

Race day injury
Nil

Adjourned inquiry
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All Winners

Warning & Bans
Race 1. Bugsy Malone – Attempted to buck shortly after the start. Trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to next start.
Race 2. Outback Andy – Attempted to buck shortly after the start. Trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to next start.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Bugsy Malone – A. Spradau, Potholes – S. Galvin
Race 2. Fast Brass – A. Spradau, Outback Andy – D. Ballard
Race 3. Show Us The Way – A. Spradau, Red Charmer – S. Galvin
Race 4. Whisper Willow – S. Galvin

Late Scratchings
Race 1. Rapid Qualo, Eighth Keeper and Rubidus 12.30pm No available riders
Race 3. Snazzy Sox 2.00pm, Rubidus 12.30pm No available riders
Race 4. Miss Rosenberg 12.30pm No available rider, Mahonga No suitable rider available







(Issued subject to correction upon revision)