RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB - THURSDAY 15h November 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – Good (3) RAIL – OUT 2.5 metres
ENTIRE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr A. Reardon, Mr. K. Smith, Mr. B. Nalder
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – N. Boyle
Veterinarian- A .Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – A. Challen/M. Hunter
Starter- M. Henderson/ G. Fisher

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Rockhampton, 1 November 2012:

Stewards today resumed an inquiry opened on 1 November. Trainer L. Rowe, trainer of SECOND LAW, explained that he had instructed Jockey Dillon to take up a position back in the field rather than be forced to race wide. However, he was of the opinion that the circumstances would have allowed Jockey Dillon to settle further forward, but at that stage he was committed to ride to instructions and therefore restrained the horse to the rear of the field. Stewards noted Mr Rowe's explanation.

Yeppoon, Saturday 3rd November

Stewards questioned trainer L. Challacombe regarding the nomination, acceptance and subsequent scratching of NAZAR LAD from Race 3. It was established that NAZAR LAD had been nominated as an extended nomination and had raced on Thursday, 1 November 2012 at Rockhampton. Mr Challacombe stated that he had not been satisfied that the gelding had recovered from its performance in that event and consequently he scratched the gelding from the Yeppoon event. Mr Challacombe was fined $50 for the late declaration of a rider for CALLY GREENLAKE.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:

When App. C. Pye was unable to fulfil her engagements, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

GENERAL:

App. D. McWhinney was fined $200 under A.R. 85B for failing to fulfil his engagements for SIX OF HEARTS in Race 4, and HOT SHOT SISTER in Race 6.

Race 1: XXXX Island C, G & E Maiden Handicap - 1200 metres
1s LORD LUGZEE 2nd MOON GUIDE 3rd DUAN THEO 4th - CHAMPAGNE WILLIE

OH GOLLY (L. Dillon) was slow to begin, then shifted outwards.

CHAMPAGNE WILLIE (J. P. Stanley) began awkwardly.

For a short distance near the 900 metres DUAN THEO (D. Evans) over-raced.

Near the 200 metres OH GOLLY (L Dillon) lay in behind LORD LUGZEE (A. Coome).

From near the 200 metres and for the remainder of the event MOON GUIDE (D. Hayse) lay in, placing Jockey Hayse at a disadvantage in riding his mount out.


Race 2: Become a Member of the RJC F&M Maiden Handicap - 1400 metres
1st MISS ANITORES 2nd DIZZI HEIGHT 3rd MARDARE 4th - CHEZZA'S TREASURE

The start was delayed when PICAPUB (S. Sheargold) lunged forward in the barriers on a number of occasions. PICAPUB was removed from the barriers and examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon. Acting on his advice that the filly was not fit to start, stewards ordered the withdrawal of PICAPUB at 2.12 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on PICAPUB be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

8¢ in the dollar for the winner, MISS ANITORES for the win
11¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, MISS ANITORES
15¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, DIZZI HEIGHT

A post-race veterinary examination of PICAPUB revealed that the filly had sustained a laceration and bruising in the region of is offside eye.

MARDARE (App. A. Kitson) was a little slow to begin.

DIAMONDS WITH TIME (D. Hayse) raced wide throughout.

Race 3: XXXX Summer Bright BM 70 Handicap - 1600 metres
1st TITANIUM ROCK 2nd BLAZE TO FORTUNE 3rd TOYHERO 4th - OVERBOARD

MACEDON was scratched by order of the stewards, in accordance with the penalty imposed on trainer Mr T. Cook.

There were no racing incidents.

Race 4: XXXX Gold QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st COAL COMMAND 2nd HAYYLER'S DRAGON 3rd HELP ME RHONDA 4th - SIX OF HEARTS

When App. D. McWhinney was dually engaged for ROCK A WHILE and SIX OF HEARTS, at the request of trainer L. Rowe the stewards permitted him to engage a senior rider for SIX OF HEARTS, and accordingly Jockey D. Hayse was substituted.

HAVEITOLDYOULATELY (S. Sheargold) and ROCK A WHILE (App. D. McWhinney) were slow to begin.

EDGEROI HOPE (L. Dillon) and PYGMY HUNTER (C. McIver) made contact on jumping.

Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred near the 650 metres when CARE TO SHARE (D. Missen) shifted in when not clear of HELP ME RHONDA (D. Simmons), which was steadied and taken inwards onto ROCK A WHILE (App. D. McWhinney), which also had to be steadied. Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of CARE TO SHARE at that stage; nevertheless Jockey Missen was reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground.

CRYOGEN (D. Tanti), PYGMY HUNTER (C. McIver) and EDGEROI HOPE (L. Dillon) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey D. Missen in regard to the performance of CARE TO SHARE. Jockey Missen stated that he had expected a more forward showing from the filly, however when he placed CARE TO SHARE under pressure from the 450 metres it failed to respond to his riding. Jockey Missen added that he was disappointed with the performance of the filly, however he noted that CARE TO SHARE was having its first start since resuming from a spell.

Race 5: Callaghan Park Open Handicap - 1100 metres
1st ALPHONSE 2nd WIGPOOL 3rd DINERO RAPIDO 4th - CANNYCLIMB

JEALOUS GUY was a late scratching, by order of the stewards in accordance with the penalty imposed on trainer Mr T. Cook.

At the start CANNYCLIMB (A. Coome) slipped behind, began awkwardly and lost ground.

KAMBOJA (D. Simmons) knuckled on jumping and began extremely awkwardly.

Near the 500 metres WHITE CAP (App. D. McWhinney) laid out and was steadied from the heels of DINERO RAPIDO (J.P. Stanley).

Leaving the 400 metres DINERO RAPIDO (J.P. Stanley) was momentarily held up for clear running.

DINERO RAPIDO (J. P. Stanley) and ALPHONSE (C. McIver) both lost off fore plates in running.

A post-race veterinary examination of KAMBOJA revealed the gelding to be sore in the off fore shoulder. Trainer D. Symons will be advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to KAMBOJA having its next start.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey D. Evans regarding the performance of ELASTANE. Jockey Evans stated that after beginning well he had anticipated taking up a position towards the rear of the field, given the expected speed of other runners in the race and was placed under pressure to maintain its position throughout. Stewards will interview trainer S. Kendrick in regard to the performance of the gelding.

Race 6: XXXX Bitter Class 1 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st TAMBO'S JEWEL 2nd DRUMKIT 3rd ROSE OF MAYHEM 4th - SECOND LAW

When App. D. McWhinney had accepted dual engagements for HOT SHOT SISTER and CONTO, at the request of trainer L. Rowe stewards permitted the engagement of a senior rider for HOT SHOT SISTER. Accordingly, Jockey J. P. Stanley was substituted.

WESTERN YORK (D. Hayse) was slow to begin.

At the start TAMBO'S JEWEL (D. Missen) shifted in and hampered BROTHER BOB (D.Evans).

CONTO (App. D. McWhinney) began awkwardly.

Inside the 100 metres SECOND LAW (L. Dillon) shifted out, resulting in FUNKY FEET (S. Sheargold) being taken out and altering course.

BROTHER BOB (D. Evans) raced wide throughout.

SECOND LAW returned to scale with blood in its offside nostril. A veterinary inspection revealed this to be caused by a minor laceration.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey D. Evans regarding the performance of BROTHER BOB. Jockey Evans stated that he had been instructed to take up a handy position, if possible, however after suffering interference at the start he was obliged to race wide and consequently gave ground over the concluding stages. Jockey Evans added that in his opinion the gelding's performance was disappointing. The explanation was noted.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
App. D. McWhinney - $200: fail to fulfil engagements for SIX OF HEARTS (Race 4) and HOT SHOT SISTER (Race 6) (A.R.85B)

Jockey absenteeism
App. C. Pye

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
RACE 5: KAMBOJA - vet clearance

Late Scratchings

RACE 2: PICAPUB - At barriers 2.12 p.m.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 1: IRON MIKE - App. B. Floyd replaced App. C. Pye
RACE 2: RESTRAINING ORDER - Jockey C. McIver replaced non-claiming App. C. Pye
RACE 4: STREET CIRCUIT - Jockey T. O'Hara replaced App. C. Pye
SIX OF HEARTS - Jockey D. Hayse replaced App. D. McWhinney (dual engagement)
RACE 6: EMOTIONALLY YOURS - Jockey T. O'Hara replaced App. C. Pye
HOT SHOT SISTER - Jockey J. P. Stanley replaced App. D. McWhinney (dual engagement)