QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BURDEKIN RACE CLUB INC. – SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Steward – P Lane, C Warren

Starter – T Woodham

Clerk of Scales – Stewards

Judge – D Smith

Veterinarian – Dr. D Viero

Swab Attendant – Veterinarian



Race 1: Harvest Festival Maiden Plate 900 metres:

1st – SYNFUL 2nd – LITTLE BIT TRASHY 3rd – TURBO DIESEL 4th – REALLY ROCKETS



OUR TAX CI – Was bumped by another runner on jumping.



TURBO DIESEL - Was bumped by another runner on jumping.



JUST ANGEL – Was bumped by another runner on jumping. Had to be restrained when inclined to over-race after being crossed by another runner near the 800 metres. Was hampered by another runner which was inclined to race greenly passing the 200 metres.



THUNDER DRUM – Had to be eased when racing in restricted room near the 800 metres. Was inclined to race greenly under pressure for some distance passing the 200 metres.



SYNFUL - Was bumped by another runner on jumping.



Race 2: Black & White Class 4 Handicap 900 metres:

1st – CHECKOUT ME TRAVLA 2nd – DAZZLUNA 3rd – MOUNTAIN LANE 4th – CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD



Stewards inquired into an incident which took place near the 800 metres turn resulting in CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD (B Thomson), OVER THE CHOICE (S Watkin) and ZOE BAY (P Cullen) all losing ground. After taking evidence from the aforementioned riders as well as J Felix who rode CHECKOUT ME TRAVLA and acting on their own observations Stewards established that CHECKOUT ME TRAVLA which was racing ungenerously at that point had rolled away from the rail on the turn taking CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD out onto the running of OVER THE CHOICE which were both hampered. ZOE BAY which was following had to be checked off the heels of CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD. As Stewards were of the opinion that no individual rider could be held responsible for the incident no further action was taken.



Race 3: Ladies Day Ratings Band 0- 50 Handicap 1000 metres:

1st – WHO’S YOUR CADDY 2nd – DUNNYS STAR 3rd – CHAT TIME 4th – COBUNGRA BOY



TAXEDTOTHEHILT was withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12:00pm when no rider was available.



DUNNYS STAR – Was slowly into stride.



RAINING DOLLARS – Lost ground shortly after the start when crowded between runners. Had to be checked off heels of another runner which lost ground near the 800 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the near fore in running.



MONDUKE - Lost ground shortly after the start when crowded between runners.



AUTHADANE - Had to be checked off heels after commencing to race ungenerously when crossed by another runner near the 800 metres. Lost significant ground in this incident. Raced wide for the remainder.



PLAIN TRUTH – Lost significant ground near the 800 metres after commencing to over-race when awkwardly placed to the inside of other runners.



Race 4: Derby Day Class 3 Plate 1180 metres:

1st – KAP IT OFF 2nd – PERFECTLY SWEET 3rd – NYMBOI 4th – CHEERING



NYMBOI – Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Was held up for clear running over the final 100 metres.



RHAEGO – Lost ground when tightened between runners on jumping.



REGENCY ROYALE - Lost ground when tightened between runners on jumping.



KAP IT OFF - Lost ground when tightened between runners on jumping. Was inclined to shift out marginally under pressure over the final 100 metres.



PERFECTLY SWEET – Shifted in abruptly on jumping. Was inclined to shift in marginally under pressure over the final 100 metres.



KAP IT OFF - Was inclined to shift out marginally under pressure over the final 100 metres.



On returning to scale Jockey P Cullen who rode 3rd placegetter NYMBOI advised Stewards that he intended to lodge an objection against both 1st placegetter KAP IT OFF (B Thomson) and 2nd placegetter PERFECTLY SWEET (M Abe) on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 200 metres. After hearing statements from the connections of all 3 horses and viewing the available footage Stewards formed the opinion that although there was a clear run for NYMBOI between KAP IT OFF and PERFECTLY SWEET approaching the 200 metres NYMBOI was not travelling well enough at the time to secure the run which had closed by the time the 100 metre point was reached. Consequently Stewards dismissed Jockey Cullen’s objection and declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers.



Race 5: Bill Prizeman Trophy Class B Handicap 1460 metres:

1st – PEARLY AVENUE 2nd – SONIC BOOMER 3rd – GANGSTER SQUAD 4th – CAPE LUCK



SCHREIBER and PARTY PIES which were fractious in the barriers were both withdrawn by order of Stewards at 4:22pm. SNASYBIRD which displayed mild lameness in the off shoulder after being kicked by another runner behind the barriers was withdrawn on Veterinary advice at 4:26pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on SCHREIBER, PARTY PIES and SNASYBIRD be refunded in full and that all successful wagers placed prior to 4:22pm be subject to deductions of 50 cents in the dollar win and 52 cents in the dollar place on the face value of the betting ticket. Further, Stewards ordered that all successful wagers placed between 4:22pm and 4:26pm be subject to deductions of 4 cents in the dollar win and 6 cents in the dollar place on the face value of the betting ticket.



Jockey P Cullen, the rider of PARTY PIES, was treated by ambulance officers after sustaining wrist and hip injuries when the gelding became fractious in the barriers, and was advised that he must provide a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride in races again.



CAPE LUCK – Reared as the barriers opened and missed start 6 lengths. Trainer Ms. O Cairns was advised the gelding must perform one (1) satisfactory trial prior to being permitted to again start in a race.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – HOME HILL 29th October 2016



Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands: Nil

Fines: Nil

Suspensions: Nil

Absent jockeys: Nil

Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Certificates: Jockey P Cullen

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed: All winners.

Bars: Race 5: CAPE LUCK – Reared as barriers opened. Missed start 6 lengths. Trainer Ms. O Cairns was advised the gelding must perform one (1) satisfactory trial prior to being permitted to again start in a race.

Warnings: Nil

Certificates: Nil

Bleeders: Nil



Rider changes/late notification

Race 3: MAINSHAFT was ridden by K Rockett. Trainer’s explanation accepted.



Late Scratchings

Race 3: TAXEDTOTHEHILT. No rider available. Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12:00pm.

Race 5: SCHREIBER. Fractious in barriers. Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 4:22pm. Trainer Mr. J Manzelmann was advised the gelding must perform one (1) satisfactory trial prior to being permitted to again start in a race.

Race 5: PARTY PIES. Fractious in barriers. Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 4:22pm. Trainer Ms. T Bannon was advised the gelding must perform one (1) satisfactory trial prior to being permitted to again start in a race.

Race 5: SNASYBIRD. Kicked by another runner behind barriers. Mild lameness off shoulder. Withdrawn on Veterinary advice at 4:26pm.