QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION.

STEWARDS REPORT

GYMPIE TURF CLUB – SATURDY 4 MARCH 2017

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND
RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Smyth
Veterinarian – P Agnew
Swab attendants – B Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – G Honeywell

Race 1: PLANSMART DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS Class B H’CAP – 850M

ELECTION DAY – Slow to begin.

HONEY BABE – Slow to begin.


Race 2: BAMBLING RURAL MAIDEN PLATE – 1030M

STAGE ACT – Slow to begin. Resented the sand kick back from other runners and hung out throughout taking no competitive part in the event. Trainer B Gill advised stewards that the horse would now be retired.

CIMARRON KID – Relinquished the lead near the 700m and then lost ground when resenting the sand kick back from the leaders.

BEL ABOVE – Resented kick back from other runners during the early stages until the 400m when able to shift wider on the track to obtain clear running.

SANDY STRAITS – Saddle slipped over the concluding stages resulting in rider M McDonald being dislodged after passing the winning post. Jockey McDonald was subsequently transported to hospital for observation.


Race 3: BRAD JOHNS PLUMBER Benchmark 50 H’CAP – 1170M

BENEVOLENT LAD – Slow to begin and took no competitive part due resenting the sand kick back from other runners.

ENVIRONMENTAL – Slow to begin.



Race 4: GARRARD’S VETERINARY SERVICES Benchmark 65 H’CAP – 1170M

OSTERIA – Significantly slow to begin.

FLYING CHARGER – Slow to begin and resented the sand kick back from other runners.

Race 5: GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND Benchmark 55 H’CAP – 1470M

BALINESE BOY – Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race day injuries/
illness
App. M McDonald – injured/fall – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Coonowrin Ruby, Bel Above, Benevolent Lad, Environmental, Simply Showtime, Mon Clinton

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Triple Won – L Dillon replaced M McDonald


Late scratchings

Published subject to correction upon revision

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