RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


RICHMOND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 2016

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

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Portch
Stewards – R Smith
Starter – D Jones
Clerk of Scales – B Smith
Judge – C Murray & D Fox
Veterinarian – D Collyer
Swab Attendant – D Collyer

Race 1: Rising Sun Honda Class B Handicap 1100 metres:
1st – WULFWIN 2nd – ROCKET ON BOARD 3rd – MORE GEORGE 4th – CHOMARU

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Jockey’s P Cullen and B Thomson requested to view the photo finish. After doing so they were satisfied and Correct Weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

I WANT CANDY – Jumped awkwardly.

ROCKET ON BOARD – Shortly after the start shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider and made heavy contact with the runner to its outside on two occasions.

WULFWIN – Shortly after the start was bumped heavily on two occasions.

EDITORIALE – Bumped heavily at the start and was then crowded between runners and lost ground.

PAYOLA – Commenced to buck shortly after the start and did so until passing the 700 metres. Trainer S Gabriel-Royes advised Stewards the mare would be immediately retired from racing. Notwithstanding this advice Stewards advised Trainer Gabriel-Royes the mare would be required to complete two consecutive successful barrier trials prior to being permitted to start in a race again.

Race 2: Quality Steel Fabrications & Engineering P/L QTIS Class 3 Plate 1200 metres:
1st – WATCH THE RED 2nd – BORN TO FIRE 3rd – AZUSA 4th – MURRUMBIDGEE

SMOOTH ELEMENT was a late scratching at 2.10pm after the mare refused to proceed to the barriers, reared over and dislodged Jockey T Chambers. When correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets placed on SMOOTH ELEMENT be refunded in full and all other successful bets made on the race prior to 2.10pm be subject to the following deductions of 37c win and 23c place on the face value of the betting ticket. Trainer Mr J Jackson was advised the mare would be required to successfully complete a barrier trial prior to being permitted to start in a race again. Jockey T Chambers was assessed by Ambulance Officers and cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.

MURRIMBIDGEE – Trainer Mrs D Ballard advised Stewards of a change of tactics in that the gelding would be ridden more aggressively in today’s event. The gelding was ridden accordingly. Trainer Mrs D Ballard advised Stewards that following the gelding’s disappointing finishing effort today it would be immediately spelled. Mrs Ballard also advised that in the week preceding the gelding underwent blood tests all of which returned results within normal parameters.

SPURSYN – Slow into stride.

TUNING – Began awkwardly.

RAPID QUALO – Raced wide without cover throughout.

OLE PABLO – Failed to stretch out at any stage of the event and finished a considerable distance behind the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr K Krogh advised Stewards in light of today’s poor performance the gelding would be immediately leaving his stable.

Race 3: Coleman’s Stock Feeds Open Plate 1200 metres:
1st – ISLE BE READY 2nd – AUGUSTE 3rd – KAYAN 4th – DARCEY

CRAIGLEA CRUZ was a late withdrawal at 12.40pm on veterinary advice when the gelding was found to be suffering from a stone bruise. Trainer Mr S Royes was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to again start in a race.

HOLEY GADOLEY – Broke through the barrier gates on two occasions prior to the start being effected. The gelding was quickly restrained both times and cleared to take its place in the field.

AUGUSTE – Dipped at the start.

BUDDY ROCKS – Slow into stride.

DARCEY – Raced wide without cover throughout.

Race 4: Hastings Deering Benchmark 45 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – ZATSACAT 2nd – OMEGA 3rd – MORE TO IT 4th – COWARDOFTHECOUNTY

MORE TO IT – Slow into stride.

RAHEEBS KINGDOM – Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: Rabobank Benchmark 65 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – OLLIE RUNS RIOT 2nd – SHOW US A SMILE 3rd – WILL’S CHOICE 4th – HE’S A MAGICIAN

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Jockey P Cullen made an application to Stewards to have CRACOW declared a non-runner on the grounds of being denied a fair start. After hearing submissions from Jockey Cullen and a Barrier Attendant and after viewing the available films it was established that when a start was effected Jockey Cullen only had the use of one iron resulting in him being placed at a significant disadvantage. Acting under the provisions of A.R134A Stewards declared CRACOW a non-runner being that the gelding was denied a fair start. When correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets placed on CRACOW be refunded in full and all other successful bets made on the race prior be subject to the following deductions of 19c win and 16c place on the face value of the betting ticket.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – RICHMOND, SATURDAY 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: PAYOLA – bucked for a considerable distance after the start. Must perform two consecutive satisfactory trials prior to racing again.
Race 2: SMOOTH ELEMENT – refused to proceed to barriers. Must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates:
Race 3: CRAIGLEA CRUZ – veterinary clearance required prior to next start.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 3: Jockey A Spradau rode DARCEY

Late Scratchings
Race 2: SMOOTH ELEMENT was a late withdrawal at 2.10pm after refusing to proceed to the barriers.
Race 3: CRAIGLEA CRUZ was a late withdrawal at 12.40pm on veterinary advice.
Race 5: CRACOW was declared a non-runner after being denied a fair start.