RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB INC

SUNDAY 29 MAY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – A. Reardon, C. Albrecht, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – D. Lonergan
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – S. McGinness
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, S. Heidke
Starter – M. Henderson
Jockeys Advocate – D. Tanti
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: SEARLE FAMILY KILCOY QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 800M

JAMMO JACK – Tightened for room at the start.

ROCKY SUPREME – Slow to begin.

HIDDEN LIGHT – Inclined to hang out throughout the event, in particular when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

ROYAL ROUTINE – Slow to begin.

SET WAIT – Began awkwardly and lost ground and was then hampered shortly after by BOILING, which shifted out. Steadied away from heels approaching the home turn. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

BOILING – Raced wide throughout without cover.

NO OPTION – Slow to begin.

Race 2: DAIRY FARMERS CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1500M

BROOKTON ICE – Raced wide in the early stages and then was allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader near the 800m. Laid in over the concluding stages.

ANNIHILATION – Hung out rounding the home turn, which afforded OUR CLARKY room to improve to its inside, and in doing so that runner shifted out and bumped ANNIHILATION.

OUR CLARKY – Slow to begin.

SUPERIOR SUN – Apprentice J. Orman was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight.

Race 3: CANADIAN CLUB CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1500M

IMPULSIVE WAYS – Raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 1200m. Apprentice B. Grylls reported at scale that her mount raced flat and was not suited to the tight-turning track. Trainer T. Newing agreed with apprentice Grylls’ comments. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

TUMBLING AL – Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of the rider and was declared fit to start. Held up from the 300m until the 200m.

Race 4: CASELLA WINES MAIDEN PLATE – 1060M

The start of his race was delayed when MORE MARTINIS proved difficult to load.

CHAT TIME – Began awkwardly and was then hampered shortly after the start. Raced three wide and near the 600m was taken wider when ZOU DER ZEE shifted out to obtain clear running.

EFFECTIVE ASSASSIN – Bumped shortly after the start and lost ground.

PROGIRL – Bumped shortly after the start, clipped heels and blundered.

MORE SAVINGS – Hung out leaving the 800m and had to be checked off heels, losing ground.

Race 5: THANK YOU RAR QLD ASSN. CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1060M

KAPGUN – When afforded the opportunity to comment on the horse’s performance, jockey G. Goold stated that it was his intention to lead, however the gelding failed to show the necessary speed and as a result near the 800m he elected to try to maintain a position with cover, however was forced to race three wide throughout. He added that despite racing wide, the gelding was still disappointing in its overall performance. He also noted that the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation. Trainer G. Duncan indicated to stewards that it is now his intention to send the gelding for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a minor laceration to the off hind leg.

WILL TO RULE – Slow to begin. Improved on to heels at the 400m and had to be steadied.

DR DEEJAY – Slow to begin.

CLOUT – Hung out rounding the home turn.

Race 6: CARLTON MID F&M BM60 H’CAP – 1200M

TEMUJIN’S QUEEN – Began awkwardly.

MARAUDING’S GIRL – Began awkwardly and made contact with another runner.

BEER ‘N’ BARMAID – Had to be eased near the 700m when placed in restricted room to the inside of JAI’S LUCK, which shifted in. Leaving the 300m had to be steadied from the heels of MARAUDING’S GIRL, which shifted out after improving on to the heels of the weakening LITTLE MISS MOLLY. S. Apthorpe, the rider of MARAUDING’S GIRL, was reprimanded. Had to be checked a short distance later near the 200m when disappointed for a run between LITTLE MISS MOLLY and MARAUDING’S GIRL, which shifted in slightly. S. Apthorpe was advised to show greater care when his mounts shift ground.

JAI’S LUCK – Began awkwardly and made contact with another runner.

Race 7: EXCHANGE HOTEL C,G&E BM60 H’CAP – 1200M

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer P. Sexton for the late declaration of A. Van der Sanden as the rider of HIZOU.

After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, A. Allen, the rider of EARL OF FORDYCE, placed 4th by the Judge, lodged an objection against HIZOU being declared 3rd, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that although HIZOU did shift ground at that point, resulting in EARL OF FORDYCE receiving significant interference, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the ground lost by EARL OF FORDYCE exceeded the margin of 1½ lengths separating both runners at the finish and therefore dismissed the protest an
d declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings. At a subsequent inquiry, A. Van der Sanden, the rider of HIZOU, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

ARGIE’S HEART – Had to be checked and shift wider on the track near the 400m when S. Apthorpe, the rider of DRAGON MASTER, permitted his mount to shift out when not fully clear. Jockey Apthorpe was issued with a severe reprimand.

Race 8: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS BM60 H’CAP – 1900M

GOLDONI – Steadied from heels at the 300m.

LOST THIEF – Raced four wide without cover throughout.

PERISHA – Connections advised that the horse, which usually races back in the field, would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse settled at the rear of the field.

SOMERSET LASS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

WHISPERING TESS – Shifted out to improve near the 600m and raced wide from that point on.

SUITS US – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room to the inside of LOST THIEF, which was taken in by PRINCESS PRICKLE, which shifted in. Apprentice T. Brooker, the rider of PRINCESS PRICKLE, was advised to exercise greater care. Raced wide throughout.

BLAZING INFERNO – Improved on to heels near the 300m and had to be checked.

HELLO HARRA – Tightened for room at the start.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. S. Apthorpe – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 7. S. Apthorpe – careless riding – AR. 137(a) – severe reprimand

Fines
Race 2. App. J. Orman - $100 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145

Suspensions

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Grey Opinion, Spur Me Up, Dr Deejay, Bam’s Princess, Hizou, Princess Prickle

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners Races 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8, Te Rangi, Had Me At Hello

Protests
Race 7. EARL OF FORDYCE (4th) v. HIZOU (3rd) – alleged interference near the 200m – dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. GESSNER – S. Eilbeck
Race 4. STORM ANCHOR – J. Hodge
Race 7. HIZOU – A. Van der Sanden
EARL OF FORDYCE – A. Allen

Late scratchings
Nil



Published subject to correction upon revision

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