RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


BURDEKIN RACE CLUB - SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Portch
Stewards – S Woolaston, P Lane
Starter – T Woodham
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – T Davies
Veterinarian – D Viero
Swab Attendant – H Hovi

Race 1: Past Presidents Open Handicap 900 metres:
1st – RAPT IN RUMBA 2nd – MISHANI GLADIATOR 3rd – STARLISTIC 4th – PUBLIC AFFAIR

ALFILER – As Jockey S McGovern was to be overweight Jockey B Swaffer was permitted to substitute. Jockey S McGovern was fined $100 under AR120(b) for accepting a ride when he was to be overweight. On assessing penalty Stewards took into account Jockey McGovern’s recent good record in relation to the rule. The gelding which was resuming from a lengthy spell was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

DESTRUCTION – Reared as the start was effected and losing considerable ground. Trainer Mr F Wieland was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners. Inclined to lay in approaching the 100 metres inconveniencing runners to its inside.

SECRET STEALTH – Slowly away. Approaching the 100 metres was inconvenienced when outside runners shifted in under pressure.

JOHNNYDRAMA – Inclined to lay in under pressure on straightening.

Trainer Mrs K McGovern was advised by Stewards that she would be required to produce the Thoroughbred Identification Card prior to ALFILER being permitted to start in a race again.

Race 2: Members Drive Class B Handicap 900 metres:
1st – DECLAN STYLE 2nd – ORCHESTRAL PRINCE 3rd – TAXEDTOTHEHILT 4th – LOVE YA STYLE

LOVE YA STYLE – Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly. Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

ORCHESTRAL PRINCE – Made contact with another runner shortly after jumping.

JUST A FRACTION – Crowded for room shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover throughout. Raced extremely wide rounding the home turn and was eased out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a bowed tendon on the near fore. Trainer Ms O Cairns advised Stewards the gelding would now be retired. Notwithstanding this advice Ms O Cairns was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding racing again.

HARRY MET SANDY – Raced wide without cover throughout.

SILVER STAR – Inclined to lay in under pressure down the home straight.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons Jockey B Swaffer and Jockey J Felix were dislodged shortly after the winning post to allow Jockey B Swaffer to be transported to hospital for further treatment and observation. Jockey J Felix was cleared by Ambulance Officers to fulfil his remaining engagements. Acting under the provisions of AR.142, Stewards declared correct weight.

As Jockey B Swaffer was unable to fulfil his remaining riding engagements replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 3: Welcome Trainers Maiden Plate 1180 metres:
1st – OUR PROMISE CI 2nd – I AM BRUSE 3rd – THE HURRICANE 4th – WHO’S YOUR CADDY

MAYBE I’M AMAZED – Slow away.

FEAR THE BELLE – Shifted out at the start.

AMEX IMAGE – Approaching the 200 metres became awkwardly placed on heels when shifting in to obtain clear running.

Race 4: Leichardt Jockey’s Challenge Class 3 Plate 1180 metres:
1st – TESTAMYCOLOURS 2nd – GYPSY SECRET 3rd – PERFECT RAINBOW 4th – WILD DIVA

MEADOW DREAMER – Slow into stride and crowded shortly after the start.

SANDBAR JACK – Raced wide without cover throughout.

PERFECT RAINBOW – Shifted out rounding the home turn forcing another runner wider. Jockey A Coome was advised to exercise more care in future.

TESTAMYCOLOURS – Forced wider by another runner rounding the home.

Race 5: B.R.C Class B Handicap 1460 metres:
1st – SLIP RAIL 2nd – RUNABOUT 3rd – MONSOON TWISTER 4th – GABONIA

PENTHOUSE POPPY – Made the first turn passing the 1300 metres awkwardly.

LATEST EDITION – Steadied off heels approaching the 800 metres.

GUNDY MAGIC – Raced wide throughout.

RUNABOUT – Raced wide without cover throughout the middle and late stages.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – HOME HILL, SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2016
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Fines:
Race 1: S McGovern – Accepted ride on ALFILER when overweight. Fined $100 under AR.120(b)
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: B Swaffer – injured after Race 2. Medical clearance required.
Adjourned inquiry:
Race 2: Inquiry into the reasons Jockey B Swaffer and Jockey J Felix were dislodged shortly after the winning post. Will resume once Jockey B Swaffer is able to attend.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Nil
Warnings:
Race 1: DESTRUCTION – warning on racing manners.
Certificates:
Race 2: JUST A FRACTION – Vet clearance required prior to next start.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: B Swaffer replaced S McGovern – overweight
Race 3: A Coome replaced B Swaffer – injured
Race 4: G Kliese replaced B Swaffer
Race 5: N Yadi replaced B Swaffer

Late Scratchings
Nil