RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

INNISFAIL TURF CLUB CLUB - SATURDAY 2nd JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/SOFT 5 (After Race 2) RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – J Portch, T Woodham
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – C Gordon
Judges – B Harrison & V Cooper
Veterinarian – S Williams
Swab Attendant – D Zahmel

Race 1: Happy New Year QTIS Class 1 Handicap 900 metres:
1st – FIVE STARS 2nd – LOVE YA STYLE 3rd – MAN OF BUSINESS 4th – WAR SHADOW

WAR SHADOW – Was slowly away.

KHE SANH – Was slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly. Raced uncompetitively throughout. Trainer Ms. R Schluenz was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare and future starts would be monitored.

MAN OF BUSINESS - Attempted to buck shortly after the start. Trainer Mr. R Baker was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.

LOVE YA STYLE - Shifted in under pressure approaching the 50 metres taking THEATRE BOY in onto the heels of NANYUKI. Jockey B Swaffer was issued with a reprimand under the provisions of AR.137(a) and reminded of his obligations to stop riding and straighten his mount.

THEATRE BOY - Approaching the 50 metres was taken in onto the heels of another runner and was inconvenienced as a result.

Race 2: Cassowary Coast Regional Council Maiden Plate 1100 metres:
1st – LATEST EDITION 2nd – ZEDAHEEL 3rd – DRAGON TALE 4th – DAESY DONORO

ZEDAHEEL – Was fractious in the barriers.

THE HURRICANE - Shifted out abruptly at the start and raced ungenerously for a short distance. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey B Swaffer reported that in his opinion the gelding had not handled the soft track conditions.

DAESY DONORO - Hung out near the 800 metres. Shifted out rounding the home turn taking another runner wider on the track.


After the running of this event Stewards upgraded the track rating to a Soft 5.

Race 3: Backpacker Shack Class B Handicap 1200 metres:
1st –RISING KING 2nd – BIG TOMEE 3rd – BLUE DANUBE 4th – WICKED THOUGHTS

CENTREHALF FORWARD - Bumped heavily with another runner at the start.

BIG TOMEE - Bumped heavily with another runner at the start.

BLUE DANUBE - Dipped at the start. Shifted out near the 100 metres inconveniencing another runner.

WICKED THOUGHTS - Commenced to buck approximately 50 metres after the start. Upon returning to scale Jockey B Swaffer reported that his saddle slipped shortly after jumping. Notwithstanding this advice Trainer Mr. T Rowe was advised that the mare would have to successfully complete one barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again. Mr. Rowe also advised that, at future starts, it is his intention to employ the services of a lightweight jockey on the mare as he believes that smaller saddles such as the one used in today’s event may be contributing to the mare's poor racing manners.

MONSOON TWISTER - Had to be restrained off heels approaching the 100 metres when another runner shifted out.

DOUBOS – Was reluctant to load in the barriers. Was slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly. Was held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.

Race 4: Elders Insurance Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – POPULAR BELIEF 2nd – STRICTLY MAGIC 3rd – LIL' RED MONKEY 4th – SIZZLEON

LITTLE DUCATI – Was resaddled behind the barriers. Shifted out abruptly at the start bumping with another runner. Jockey M Morris reported that near the 300 metres the mare had felt awkward in its action and as a result was eased out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer Ms. M Chillemi was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the mare racing again.

LIDEEM - Stewards permitted the replacement of Jockey P Cullen with Jockey B Swaffer. After speaking with Trainer Mr G Strickland it was established that a miscommunication had led to Jockey P Cullen being declared. Stewards took no action against either Jockey Cullen or Mr. Strickland. Was slowly into stride.

SPIRITED SAINT – Was slowly away after beginning awkwardly.

STRICTLY MAGIC – Was taken wider at the start by another runner which shifted out. Upon returning to scale Jockey G Kliese advised that once the gelding had improved to be on terms with the leader in the straight it had failed to find the line as expected despite his efforts. Trainer Mr. G Tsakissiris advised Stewards that he intends to experiment with a gear change prior to the gelding racing again in an effort to ensure that it finishes off its races.

LIL' RED MONKEY - Shifted out abruptly at the start. Was caught wide without cover in the early stages.

ANZUS - Shifted out under pressure down the running.

Race 5: Col's Vinyl & Canvas Class 2 Handicap 1500 metres:
1st – TRY ME DOL 2nd – HAYLEE MAREE 3rd – VENCEREMOS 4th – RACING IN THE WIND

FEVERET – Was slowly away. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer Mr. S Potiris was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

DASH OF BLACK - Commenced to over-race near the 1200 metres. Improved onto the heels of another runner soon after and continued to race fiercely, before improving into an extremely narrow run placing a runner to its inside in restricted room. When questioned by Stewards App. N Nelson advised that despite her best efforts she had been unable to restrain the gelding in the early and middle stages. Trainer Mr. R Nelson was instructed by Stewards that he will be required to employ the services of a senior rider at future starts.

HAYLEE MAREE - Had to be restrained for a few strides near the 1400 metres when another runner shifted in.

ZALSNAAP - Commenced to overrace near the 1100 metres after another runner improved into a narrow run to its outside.

VENCEREMOS - Overraced for a short distance near the 1200 metres after shifting out across heels. Was inclined to lay in on straightening. Raced erratically when placed under pressure down the running.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –INNISFAIL, SATURDAY 2nd January 2016
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Race 1: Jockey B Swaffer reprimanded under AR.137(a)
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 3: WICKED THOUGHTS - Bucked shortly after the start. Must complete one successful barrier trial.
Warnings:
Race 1: KHE SANH - Uncompetitive. MAN OF BUSINESS - Attempted to buck.
Certificates:
Race 4: CYCLONE LARRY - Vet clearance required.
LITTLE DUCATI - Vet clearance required.
Race 5: FEVERET - Vet clearance required.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 4: B Swaffer rode LIDEEM

Late Scratchings
Nil