QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BURDEKIN RACE CLUB INC. – SATURDAY 7th APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – GOOD 4       RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Steward – P Lane, P Warren
Starter – N Johnstone
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – T Davies
Veterinarian – D Viero                                                                                                                                               
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
 
Race 1: THE VIERO FAMILY OPEN HANDICAP 900m:
  
COHESION – Shifted out soon after jumping and hampered another runner.
 
ANZUS – Hampered by another runner soon after jumping.
 
ROCKETTE ROCKET – Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROYAL PHYSICIAN – Hung out rounding the home turn. Raced wide for the majority.
 
When questioned in relation to the performance of GOLD CUFFLINKS which was unable to obtain clear running for the majority of the home straight, Jockey D Edmonds stated that he had been instructed by Trainer Mr. T Butts not to bustle the gelding in the early stages and to allow it to run into the race with the preferred option being to not attempt inside runs unless they were clearly presented. Mr Butts agreed that these were the instructions he had given however was disappointed when Jockey Edmonds, who was having his initial ride on the circuit, had elected to persist with rails running when improving into the race leaving the 500m rather than easing to the outside of runners in an attempt to obtain clear running on straightening. Jockey Edmonds agreed with Stewards assessment in that he had erred at that point of the race as he was anticipating the leaders to fan at the home turn, however this did not eventuate. In noting Jockey Edmonds’ explanation Stewards advised him that a Jockey of his considerable experience he would be expected show better judgment under similar circumstances in future.
 
Race 2: EQUINE HEALTH BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 900m:

Stewards acting under the provisions of AR114(c) fined Trainer Mr. J Campeao the sum of $100.00 for failing to scratch MAGITORIAL, which was also an acceptor in Race 4 by the prescribed time.
 
SEEKTOWIN – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Blundered near the 600m after improving onto heels when over-racing.
 
CAPT’N THUNDERBIRD – Began awkwardly. Shifted in marginally near the 700m tightening runners to its inside. Jockey P Cullen was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
HURAI – Jumped in at the start. Was inconvenienced near the 700m by another runner which shifted in marginally.
 
ROCKET ON GINGER - Jumped in at the start. Was inconvenienced near the 700m by another runner which shifted in marginally.
 
REVERBERATING – Jumped out at the start hampering another runner. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
AMAHERO – Hampered by another runner on jumping.
 
EKTASTIC – Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 700m.
 
ILY LILY – Raced ungenerously passing the 600m losing ground as a result.
 
Race 3: DES VIERO MAIDEN PLATE 1180m:
 
MURTAHOME – Slowly away. Was inclined to hang out in the early stages.
 
HARMONY BREEZE - Slowly away.
 
GREEK ROSE – Slowly away. Was inclined to over-race passing the 700m. Was inclined to hang out when placed under pressure down the running.
 
SPREAD THE NEWS – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 4:  DOGS ‘R’ US BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1180m:
 
Stewards acting under the provisions of AR114(c) fined Trainer Mr. J Campeao the sum of $100.00 for failing to scratch AUTHADANE, which was also an acceptor in Race 5 by the prescribed time.
 
BEG PARDON – Fractious in the barrier.
 
MAGITORIAL – Raced wide for the majority.
 
COLLAR’S UP – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SLIPPERY SAGA – Was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure down the running.
 
Race 5: BURDEKIN VETERINARY SERVICES STAFF BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1460m:
 
DONAVIA - Fractious in the barrier.
 
OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Slowly into stride after being tightened between runners on jumping.
 
When questioned in relation to the performance of MAGNUS RULES which raced below market expectations Jockey J Felix was at a loss other than to advise that the gelding had never travelled comfortably at any stage of the race. Trainer Ms. J Hassett could not shed any further light on the performance but advised that the stable had supported the mare in today’s race and it was the intention to continue on with its preparation. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ms. Hassett undertook to advise Stewards should anything which may have had a bearing on today’s performance become evident in coming days.
 
CAPTAINS WAY - Jockey D Edmonds stated that the gelding had been reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages after another runner had established a commanding lead over the remainder of the field, but had finished off its race reasonably.  
 
Race 6: BURDEKIN VETERINARY SERVICES CLASS B HANDICAP 1460m:
 
SPY CI – Slowly away.
 
ZEDAHEEL – Hampered when tightened between runners soon after the start.
 
CHOUX BACQUAT – Jockey M Haley advised the gelding was inclined to over-race in the early stages.
 
SENORITA ROSITA – Jockey Ms. B Thomson advised that in her opinion the mare had choked down after being prominent in the early and middle stages and had failed to finish off the race. Trainer Mr. A Cameron advised it is now the intention to retire the mare from racing. Nonetheless Stewards advised Mr. Cameron that a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to the mare being permitted to again start in a race.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – HOME HILL 7th APRIL 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines: Race 2. Trainer Mr. J Campeao $100.00 AR114. Failure to scratch MAGITORIAL by the prescribed time.
Race 4. Trainer Mr. J Campeao $100.00 AR114. Failure to scratch AUTHADANE by the prescribed time.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 6: SENORITA ROSA. Vet Clearance required prior to next start.
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 2. MAGITORIAL – Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 9:00am. Also accepted for Race 4.
Race 4. AUTHADANE - Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 9:00am. Also accepted for Race 5.
            CORNISH TALES - Withdrawn by order of Stewards at 9:00am. No rider available.