QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT GYMPIE RACE CLUB, SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2017
WEATHER - FINE TRACK SURFACE - SAND
RAIL - TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER –N/A
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. P Zimmermann
Stewards – Mr. C. Fedrick
Club Steward Mr. B Moore
Betting Steward - Stewards
Clerk of Scales - Stewards
Judge – Paul Chiltern
Veterinarian – Dr P Agnew
Swab attendant – S Heidke
Starter – G Honeywell
Stewards Secretary – N/A
Race 1: All FENCES MAIDEN PLATE - 1470 metres
Heirsroc – Raced wide early stages. Shifted ground under pressure in home straight.
Taniwha – Raced wide early.
Rose Kiyomi – Disappointed for a run near the 120m and was steadied.
Race 2: BANK OF QLD CLASS B HANDICAP - 1170 metres
Mudcrab – Raced wide early stages.
Spydropper – Began slowly losing considerable ground.
Wujer – Jockey B Rooney cautioned for allowing her mount to shift ground on the home turn.
Makuba – Forced wider by another runner on home turn.
Smooth Velvet – Began awkwardly and bumper another runner.
Wensley Road – Bumped by another runner after the start. Raced wide throughout.
Race 3: RSL CLUB HANDICAP - 850 metres
Dr Deejay – Slow to begin and steadied from heels near the 650m.
Pearls Lad – Slow to begin.
Race 4: VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. ‘CORAL BALMORAL’ HANDICAP 1030 metres
Turbo Teddy – Jumped awkwardly contacting another runner and lost considerable ground. Raced wide.
Revelio – Steadied when placed in restricted ground approaching the 600m.
Chayse n Mason – Severely hampered on jumping and lost considerable ground.
Race 5: DIGGERS CUP –‘ IN MEMORY OF ASHLEY BIRT’ HANDICAP -1470 metres
Endless Puzzle – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination. Raced wide before reaching the lead with 400m remaining.
Stewards questioned trainer Mr. S Barr regarding the improved performance of Endless Puzzle. Mr Barr stated that he had recently taken over as trainer of Endless Puzzle and today was its fourth run for his stable. Mr. Barr added that at its most recent start at Toowoomba, the distance was not suitable and he was disappointed with the ride. Mr Barr also stated that at its previous start at Kumbia, Endless Puzzle was not able to work into the race due to the fast tempo of the event. He also added that today was its first run on a sand track, which he thought it might appreciate. When questioned regarding the preferred racing pattern of Endless Puzzle, Mr. Barr advised that where possible it was best suited racing on the speed but in recent starts this had not been possible. Mr. Barr advised that it was his preferred option to restrict Endless Puzzle to sand tracks where possible. Stewards noted the explanation.
Better Idea – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Perforation – Slow to begin. Raced wide early and middle.
Laudable Lemon - Jockey D Graham reprimanded for not being able to claim half a kilogram of her allowance.
Rosdane – Slow to begin.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
D Graham – AR 92 (12) fail to claim full allowance.
Fines
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners
Warnings/Bars
Late Scratching’s
Nil
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Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil