QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

KILCOY RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2016

WEATHER – FINE / HOT TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle

Stewards – K. Daly, K. Wolsey, P. Zimmermann

Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon

Judge – L. Smyth, A. Rayward

Veterinarian – Dr. S. McGinness

Swab officials – B. Andrews, J.Crompton

Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards

Starter – M. Henderson, W. Shuck


Race 1: KPC QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M

CAPTAIN LEO – Slow to jump and raced three wide throughout.

YOUR SO VAIN- Slow to jump.

MY CRIMSON LAD – Began awkwardly and had to steady off heels passing the 1000m.



CENTENARIO – Fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and had to be steadied passing the 1000m when in restricted room.



MISS COLUMBIA – Hung in rounding the 1000m turn.



SISTER PATTI – Lost its off fore and off hind plate during the race.









Race 2: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL H’CAP BENCHMARK 62 – 1200M



FAST TRICK –Raced three wide without cover throughout.



PONTY – When questioned regarding the poor performance jockey J Mallyon stated that the gelding never travelled well at any stage of the race and in his opinion may not have backed up from racing last Wednesday. Trainer L Ross agreed with jockey Mallyon’s comments and said in view of its performance today he would recommend to the owners to send the horse for a spell. A post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.







Race 3: CANADIAN CLUB CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1060M



SPECTACULAR ROCK - Raced three wide with cover and approaching the 250m was forced wider on the track by another runner.



QUATTRO FANTASTICO – Raced three wide without cover throughout and passing the 250m laid out, forcing another runner wider on the track.



DUSTY – Apprentice J Woodhouse was unable to claim his full 3kg allowance. Trainer M Eggleston made an application for apprentice Woodhouse to retain the mount, only claiming 2kg of his 3kg claim. Stewards acceded to his request.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of the mare. After taking initial evidence from apprentice J Woodhouse in the presence of his master, M Eggleston, trainer of DUSTY, the inquiry was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed to allow stewards to peruse over further evidence including betting activity. A post-race vet examination of the mare revealed no abnormalities.







Race 4: SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL MAIDEN PLATE – 800M



Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view the patrol film of the start to ensure COALBANK CAVIAR was not denied a fair start. After doing so stewards were satisfied COALBANK CAVIAR had jumped with the field and therefore was declared a runner.



ASCOT BOUND – After receiving a phone call from trainer Ms K Wenck stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 10.45am as it was unable to be loaded onto the float.



STAGE LADY – As apprentice J Woodhouse was unable to claim his full claim he was replaced by apprentice C Bayliss.



SHARMAZEAL – Approaching the winning post had to be steadied to avoid the heels of the riderless COALBANK CAVIAR.



COALBANK CAVIAR – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly unbalancing its rider, apprentice J Hodge, who was then dislodged. Apprentice J Hodge was examined by Ambulance personnel and cleared to fulfil his further engagements.



DANYSUS – Bumped shortly after the start.



PROGIRL – Hung out rounding the home turn.



MONO GIRL – Raced wide throughout.



REINA DE HIELO – Passing the 600m had to be steadied off the heels of the riderless COALBANK CAVIAR.







Race 5: CARLTON-MID CANNONBALL SERIES FINAL BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 800M



AMBER ALE – As apprentice H English was not riding at the meeting due to other commitments she was replaced by apprentice C Bayliss.

Steadied off heels passing the 700m and then raced wide for the remainder of the race.



SOCIETY QUEEN – Began awkwardly.



LIFE’S LIKE THAT – Laid in passing the 700m and had to be steadied approaching the winning post when racing in restricted room.



HIGH COST – Shifted in approaching the winning post tightening LIFE’S LIKE THAT.



GET’S BETTER – Tightened between runners shortly after the start.



DRAGON STREET – Steadied off heels approaching the 400m.



CAPTAIN TANGO – Raced three wide without cover throughout.







Race 6: TATTERSALLS RACING CLUB KILCOY CHRISTMAS CUP BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1900M



THE GOLDEN PIG – Broke down after passing the 1500m dislodging rider J Mallyon. The gelding suffered a fracture to its off fore cannon and was subsequently euthanized by the club veterinarian on humane grounds.



ELEGIES – Passing the 1500m when following THE GOLDEN PIG became entangled when that horse fell and also fell dislodging rider G Geran.

After being examined by the veterinarian on track the gelding was floated back to Toowoomba for further veterinary tests to be carried out. Trainer R Hilton was advised to report back to Stewards the results of the tests and to provide a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.



ROYALTOWN ROAD – Fell at the 1500m when trailing the leaders and couldn’t avoid the fallen horses, dislodging apprentice C Bayliss. Initial examination revealed no significant findings however trainer K Jones was advised to provide a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.



As there were horses and riders injured on the track near the home turn and unable to be moved, the race was aborted and all horses were pulled up prior to reaching to 500m.



Apprentice C Bayliss was examined and stood down by ambulance personnel before being cleared to go home. Jockey’s G Geran and J Mallyon were transported to Caboolture Hospital were further examinations.



Stewards declared the race a no race and therefore the race was abandoned.



An inquiry into the reasons for the horses and riders falling and being dislodged from their mounts was adjourned to a later date to allow the fallen riders to be present.



Stewards spoke with Racing Queensland officials to discuss whether any compensation be forth coming to all runners regarding the abandonment of the race. Racing Queensland officials advised that a decision on this matter will be determined over the coming days.



Due to other ambulances being required and the nature of the injuries to horses and riders there was indefinite delay for the final race.



Prior to the replacement ambulance arriving on course Stewards inspected the section of the track where the horses fell and deemed it safe for racing to continue. Stewards also gave all riders in the last race the opportunity to state whether they were comfortable to take their mounts in the last race due to the emotional impact the fall may have had on them. All riders indicated that they were happy to proceed and they also inspected the section of track in the presence of Stewards and confirmed the section of track was safe for racing.









RACE 7 : BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS CHRISTMAS GIFT BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP 1500M



After waiting for a replacement ambulance to arrive and consultation with Sky Channel race 7 was amended to start at 5.00pm



ITS ALL IRISH - As apprentice C Bayliss was stood down by ambulance personnel and no other apprentice was available he was replaced by jockey M O’Brien.



TUNE OUT – As there was no other apprentice available J Woodhouse was allowed to fulfil his engagement only claiming 1kg of his 3kg claim.

At a subsequent inquiry apprentice J Woodhouse was fined the sum of $500 for failing to claim down to his advertised riding weight in races 3,4,7. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of his poor record regarding a breach of this rule.



ROCKING MY WORLD – Due to the amended time an application to scratch was made by trainer P Jenkins. Mr Jenkins explained that the gelding had been at the track for most of the day and with the hot conditions was of the opinion the it had run its race already. After consultation with the club veterinarian Stewards acceded to his request and declared the gelding a late scratching on vet’s advice at 4.32pm.



All bets were ordered to be refunded in full and deductions to apply for bets made prior to 4.32pm



19c in the win for first # 11

16c in the place for first # 11

16c in the place for second # 6

16c in the place for third # 3



All SP bets are not subject to deductions.



No racing incidents.













STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY



Summary of action concerning licensees



Fines

Race 7. J WOODHOUSE - A/jockey – Failed to claim down to riding weight on three rides - $500 – AR120(b)





Reprimand

Nil



Jockey Absenteeism –

Race 6. G Geran – jockey – injured – Medical certificate required

Race 6. J Mallyon – jockey – injured – Medical certificate required



Adjourned inquiries –

Race 3. DUSTY- Regarding tactics.

Race 6. Reason for horse and riders falling from their mounts at the 1500m.



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses



Horses swabbed post-race

All winners



Warnings/bars

Race 6. ELEGIES – Lame after fell – Vet cert req – AR8(t)

Race 6. ROYALTOWN ROAD – Fell – Vet cert req – AR8(t)



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications



Race 4. STAGE LADY – J Woodhouse overweight- replaced by C Bayliss

Race 5. AMBER ALE – H English – other riding commitments – replaced by C Bayliss

Race 7. IT’S ALL IRISH – C Bayliss – stood down due to injury – replaced by M O’Brien

Nil



Late scratchings



Race 4. ASCOT BOUND – Late scratching at 10.45am when unable to loaded into float.

Race 7. ROCKING MY WORLD – Late scratching at 4.32pm on vet’s advice.









Published subject to correction upon revision



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