RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


MORANBAH RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 11th JUNE 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Steward – P Lane
Starter – T Woodham
Clerk of Scales – Steward
Judge – J Juhas
Veterinarian – A Priestland
Swab Attendant – A Priestland

Race 1: Direct Hotels & Earl Family Benchmark 50 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – BELLE RINGS 2nd – BULLETIN BELLE 3rd – JEDDA’S GIRL 4th – MOZZINATOR

POLLY PARROT – Stood flat-footed as the barriers opened. Missed the start 8 lengths. Trainer Mr. J Manzelmann was advised that the filly would be required to obtain one (1) barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again.

THEATRE BOY – Was very slowly away. Jockey S Watkin reported that the gelding had resented the kickback throughout. Trainer’s Representative Mer. R Fitzgerald was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.

MOZZINATOR – Began awkwardly. Was inclined to shift in under riding for a short distance near the 800 metres crowding another runner. Jockey A Lawrence was instructed exercise more care in similar circumstances.

MRS ASIA – Near the 800 metres was inconvenienced by another runner which was inclined to shift in under riding.

Race 2: Past President J Juhas Benchmark 65 Handicap 1170 metres:
1st – INACTION 2nd – MISHANI CENTURION 3rd – MONTANUS 4th – BORN TO SURVIVE

BORN TO SURVIVE – As no other rider was available Jockey M Barnham was permitted to ride the mare 2.5kg overweight.

ZINDZELA – Refused to settle in the early and middle stages when challenged for the lead.

ANZUS – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

MISHANI CENTURION – Jockey D Simmons reported that the gelding had raced ungenerously throughout.

Stewards questioned App. M Haley who rode ZINDZELA and Jockey S Watkin who rode ANZUS in relation to the tactics they employed when contesting the lead in the early and middle stages. Both Jockeys stated that they were instructed to ride positively and go forward. App. Haley stated that it was his intention to lead but ZINDZELA had refused to settle and raced fiercely after being challenged for the lead near the 800 metres and, as a consequence, was unable to finish off the race as expected. Jockey Watkin explained that once ANZUS had got on level terms with ZINDZELA the gelding had commenced to over-race from the 800 metres for some considerable distance, despite his attempts to get it to settle, resulting in a stronger than desirable tempo, which was detrimental to the chances of both horses. The trainers of both horses confirmed the instructions.

Race 3: Moranbah Rural & PIMS Engineering QTIS Maiden Plate 1170 metres:
1st – BIRTHDAY WISHES 2nd – ZATOCHIO 3rd – DORA’S MAGIC 4th – LITTLE BOMBER

DIAMONDNET – Was slowly away.

ADEPERO - As no other rider was available Jockey M Barnham was permitted to ride the mare 1.5kg overweight. Jockey Barnham reported that the filly had resented the kickback throughout.

ZATOCHIO – Was inconvenienced near the 600 metres when awkwardly placed on heels. Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

MISS RAFFINATE – Compounded in the home straight after getting its tongue over the bit mid-race. A post- race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had sustained a tongue injury in running. Trainer’s representative Ms. M Graham advised that it is the stable’s intention to experiment with gear prior to the mare racing again.

Race 4: Ambience Boutique Ratings Band 0-45 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – CHAIN THE GATE 2nd – PALE FACE ROCKET 3rd – MYSTIC HARMONY 4th – REGGIE ROCKET

BETTY ISABEL – Lost ground after being crowded between runners on jumping. Raced ungenerously throughout resenting the kickback. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

CHAIN THE GATE – Was inclined to shift out under riding over the concluding stages. App. Z White was instructed to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances.

Race 5: Discount Tyres Benchmark 60 Handicap 1550 metres:
1st – PREEN QUEEN 2nd – FORTUNE MASCOT 3rd – MISTY MONTANA 4th – COOL DAYS

MISTY MONTANA – Jockey S Watkin reported that the mare had raced ungenerously throughout due to resenting the kickback.

MOSSIMO – App. M Haley reported that the gelding had failed to handle the sand surface and was reluctant to stretch out in the run.

ISTALENA – Jockey D Simmons reported that the mare which performed below market expectations had failed to finish off the race after travelling comfortably throughout. A post- race veterinary examination revealed mild lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr J Manzelmann advised that it is his intention to spell the mare immediately.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MORANBAH 11th JUNE 2016

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 1: POLLY PARROT. Stood flat-footed. Missed start 6 lengths. One (1) satisfactory trial required prior to next start.
Warnings: Race 1: THEATRE BOY. Very slowly away. Warning on barrier manners.
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: CAUGHT SWITCHING was ridden by W Bell. Trainer’s explanation accepted.


Late Scratchings
Race 1: UNCHAIN JAYNE. Withdrawn at 12:25pm. No rider available.