RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

GYMPIE TURF CLUB – 23RD AUGUST 2014

WEATHER – SHOWERY TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Stewards – K. Daly, E. Barron, W. Moore
Clerk of Scales – RQ Stewards
Judge – R. Covell
Veterinarian – Dr. P Agnew
Swab Attendant – B. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – RQ Stewards
Starter – G. Honeywell

After inspecting the track prior to the running of race one, stewards deemed the track surface in the 850m and 1030m chutes to be unsuitable for racing following recent heavy rain. After consultation with club officials the distance of race one was shortened to approximately 830m, and the distance of races two and three shortened to approximately 1015m. All trainers were advised of the change in distance and were satisfied to run their respective runners.


Race 1: Nolan Vale Class B Handicap – 830m

Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow B. Gill, trainer of YOU'LL HAVE TO, which dead-heated for second, to view the photo finish. After viewing the image Mr. Gill was satisfied with the placings and correct weight was declared on the judge's semaphored numbers.

DAYTONA ROAD – Raced in restricted room over the final 50m.

CAPTAIN TANGO – Raced wide around the home turn.

MACDYE – Slow into stride. Raced wide around the home turn.


Race 2: N.A.B. More Give – Less Take QTIS Maiden Plate – 1015m

MANNY SUGGESTIONS – Raced wide around the home turn.

GEMS BELL – Slow to begin.

SAINTLY PRINCESS – Declared a late scratching at 1.33pm by order of stewards acting on advice from the starter when the mare became fractious in the barriers and was then unable to be reloaded. On declaration of correct weight stewards ordered all bets on SAINTLY PRINCESS be refunded in full with deductions of 8 cents a win and 9 cents a place applicable on winning tickets prior to 1.33pm. Trainer A. Mead was advised SAINTLY PRINCESS will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.


Race 3: Succulent Australian Beef Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1015m

GOLDEN CASH – Steadied when racing in restricted room near the 700m.


Race 4: Pat & Marie Nolan Class 3 Plate – 1170m

HELL'S KITCHEN – Slow to begin.

MURRAMARANG – Raced awkwardly and hung out around the turn at the 900m.

ZABOMB – Slow to begin.

WAVERLY HEIGHTS – Steadied near the 900m. Raced extremely wide around the home turn.

LADY IN FRONT – Apprentice A. Van Der Sanden was questioned regarding the mare's performance. She reported that the mare resented the kickback in the early stages, and after pressing forward to obtain clear running the mare never let down and did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race, which she attributed to the track conditions. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 5: Nolan Muster Cup 2014 Open Handicap – 1600m

INTERVIEW – Raced wide throughout.

ZED MAN – Lost ground when tightened for room shortly after the start.

STOP CRYING – Bled from one nostril. Trainer J. Wehlow was notified that the mare will have to satisfactorily complete a 1000m gallop in front of stewards prior to racing again.

TALLAHATCHIE – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.

MEZZANOTTE – Shifted in shortly after the start.

DAYUAN – Jumped awkwardly.


Race 6: Nolan Private Selection Benchmark 55 Handicap – 1470m

LADY'S COMMAND – Slow to begin.

FOREGONE – Raced extremely wide around the first turn.

ONLINES – Slow to begin. Raced extremely wide around the first turn.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - GYMPIE TURF CLUB - 23.8.14

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Nil

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Nil

Medical Clearances
Nil


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bars
R2 – SAINTLY PRINCESS – late scratching, unable to be loaded – AR. 8(t)

Warnings
Nil

Bleeders
R5 – STOP CRYING – one nostril, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Late Scratchings
R2 - SAINTLY PRINCESS – unable to be loaded

Swabs: All winners, plus DAYTONA ROAD, AZAHARA, LIBERTY TYCOON, WAVERLY HEIGHTS, STOP CRYING, GLENTHORN AVENUE, FRISCO RAIN and WAY UP THERE