QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BURDEKIN RACE CLUB SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING – FIRM 2       RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – M Braunberger
Stewards – P Warren, C Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – T Davies
Veterinarian – D Viero
Starter – N Johnstone
Swab Official – H Hovi
 
Race 1: Merry Christmas Maiden Plate 900 metres:
1st - JUST ANGEL  2nd – MAGITORIAL  3rd – BELMONT TURF BELLE  4th – BANOFFE
 
JUST ANGEL - Was inspected by the veterinarian prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
 
HAMPDEN BOY - Was slow to begin.
 
REALLY ROCKETS - Was hampered at the start and lost ground.
 
MAGITORIAL - Hung out near the 500 metres.
 
Race 2: Festive Season Class 3 Plate 900 metres:
1st -  GUTZ CI   2nd -  ALKIPPE   3rd -  ELSPETH’S STAR   4th -  COLEY
 
GUTZ CI - Hung out approaching the 600 metres.
 
CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD - Raced wide at the home turn.
 
CHARGALUCCA - Raced wide at the home turn.
 
MOUNTAIN LANE - Raced wide at the home turn.
 
Race 3: Xmas Cracker Benchmark 65 Handicap 1180 metres:
1st - CHECK ME TRAVLA   2nd - MOLONGLE CHIEF   3rd – SPURSONIC   4th - GESTICULATION
 
BONNIE BON BON - Was slow to begin.
 
SNASYBIRD – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
SPURSONIC – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
PERFECTLY SWEET - Began awkwardly.
 
SPURSONIC - Raced wide at the home turn.
 
Race 4: Shop Locally Class B Handicap 1180 metres:
1st - SYDNEY HARBOUR   2nd - WULFIES LADY   3rd – AUTHADANE   4th - WHO’S YOUR CADDY
 
RENEGADE RUBY - Was slowly away.
 
SYDNEY HARBOUR - Was hampered at the start.
 
HELLO HARA - Began awkwardly.
 
RENEGARDE RUBY – Bumped with another runner passing the 100 metres. Jockey D Simmons reported soreness to his foot following the incident.
 
WULFIES LADY – Bumped with another runner passing the 100 metres. 
 
Race 5:  Prosperous New Year Benchmark 45 Handicap 1460 metres:
1st – MAINSHAFT   2nd – NYMBOI   3rd - GLAMORGAN BABE   4th ON THE BID
 
GLAMORGAN BABE - Was slow to begin.
 
DRAGON ROCKET - Was slow to begin.
 
ULTRA RED – Shifted in marginally near the 600 metres inconveniencing another runner.
 
AMBER’S GIRL - Was momentarily tightened for racing room near the 600 metres when another runner shifted in marginally.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – HOME HILL SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2016
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bleeders: Nil
Warnings: Nil
Bars: Nil
Certificates: Nil

Rider changes/Late notification
Nil

Late Scratchings
Race 4: PLAIN TRUTH was withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12:30pm as no suitable rider was available