RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB - FRIDAY, 4th OCTOBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD (5) DEAD (4) at 11.55am
GOOD (3) at 2.55 p.m.

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr I. Brown, Mr. B. Nalder, Mr. G Meek
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – N. Boyle
Veterinarian – A. Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – P. Taylor
Starter- T. Woodham/ C. Matthews


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Rockhampton 28th September 2013:

Trainer J. Rideout reported that no abnormalities were observed with DIRECT DEBT in the days following the event and the horse had worked normally. Mr Rideout added that he would now remove the blinkers from the horse's approved gear at its next start.

Rockhampton 29th September 2013

Trainer J. O' Sing reported that PASSIVITY, which was scratched from this meeting, will now be sent for a freshen-up of between 4 and 6 weeks.

GENERAL:

App. B. Appo was admonished for his dress standard on arriving at the course.

Trainer L. Rowe advised stewards on Monday that VAST ELEMENT had struck its head in its stable and had been treated by the stable veterinarian. Mr Rowe furnished a veterinary clearance for VAST ELEMENT prior to its engagement at this meeting


Race 1: The Heritage Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st ISA TALA 2nd FANTASTIC EIGHT 3rd ASHA THE SMASHA 4th - AZAHARA

VIV'S CHARM (App.A Taylor) and ISA TALA (A. Coome) made contact on jumping.

BRADY (T. O’Hara) and PEZULA (D. Simmons) were slow to begin.

Jockey S. Evans reported that ZAHA EXPRESS, which was having its first race start, raced greenly and at the 250 metres had shifted in and caused I’LL GO IF HUGO (B. El-issa) to be eased.

At the 900 metres ROYAL JESS (J. Stephens) was steadied when AZAHARA (App B. Appo) rolled in.

CHASIN' THE WIND and PEZULA (D. Simmons) raced wide throughout.

Race 2: Olive and White Cabinetmaking QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st STAR MATERIAL 2nd NEXT MINUTE 3rd VAST ELEMENT 4th - SMALL WORLD

DAM FLASH (C. Pye) and ON THE WICKET (T. O'Hara) were slow to begin.

MIGHTY SAVANNAH (L. Dillon) began awkwardly.

CAUGHT SWITCHING (D. Simmons) raced wide throughout.

Race 3: NG Gardner & Associates Class 1 Handicap - 970 metres
1st SURF FIRE 2nd ELAY PRINCESS 3rd BARACCA 4th - IRIANA WILL


Prior to the declaration of correct weight App. B Appo viewed the patrol films in the presence of trainer's representative, N. Mannion, with a view to lodging an objection against SURF FIRE being declared first. After viewing the films App. Appo elected not to lodge a protest and stewards declared correct weight on the judge's numbers.

A pre-race veterinary examination of BARACCA (T. O'Hara), which was resuming from a significant spell, did not reveal any abnormalities and the gelding was cleared to take its place in the field.

At the start AUTOVON (D. Evans), which began awkwardly, made contact with SURF FIRE (App. A. Kitson), which jumped out.

VICORAY (C. Pye) began awkwardly, made contact with GO SAI (D. Simmons) which lost ground.

Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred shortly after the start. It was established that shortly after the start VICORAY shifted in and away from GO SAI, taking ELAY PRINCESS (App. B. Appo) in onto BARACCA, which had to be steadied and caused AUTOVON to ease. Jockey Pye was reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances she would be expected to make a greater effort to prevent her mounts from shifting ground. In determining this matter, stewards were mindful of the racing manners of VICORAY.

Near the 700 metres MOISTEN (B. El-Issa) hung out slightly, taking SURF FIRE out and resulting in ELAY PRINCESS being tightened for room between SURF FIRE and ROYAL FUSILIER and having to steady.

Near the 200 metres ROMONA MISS rolled out and bumped BAGINIQUE.

Inside the 100 metres ROMONA MISS (App. L. Tilley) shifted in and at the same time MOISTEN (B. El-Issa) shifted in and away from ROMONA MISS, forcing NO RISQUE (J. Stephens) to be taken inwards and VICORAY to be tightened for room and having to check. App. Tilley was advised to exercise more care.

BAGINIQUE (L. Dillon), ROYAL FUSILIER (App. A. Taylor) and GO SAI raced wide throughout.

Following the running of this race, the track rating was upgraded to a Good (3).

Race 4: Kalka Palms Hotel Motel Open Handicap - 1600 metres
1st SLIM HENRY 2nd OFORAWESOME3rd DIAMONDCOWBOY 4th - KLITSCHKO

RED STORY (D. Evans) began awkwardly and made contact with DIAMONDCOWBOY (App. B. Appo).

At the start MULE FORTY SIX (J. Stanley) shifted out and made contact with TITANIUM ROCK (L. Dillon).

On jumping, POPNAE (C. Pye) shifted out and made contact with KLITSCHKO.

Stewards questioned App. B. Appo as to why DIAMONDCOWBOY shifted wider in the middle stages of the event. App. Appo explained that from near the 800 metres his mount was inclined to lay out and consequently shifted out. At that time SLIM HENRY (B. El-Issa) improved to his inside. App. Appo added that in the straight the gelding was inclined to hang in, obliging him to change his whip over. App. Appo said further that in the latter stages DIAMONDCOWBOY had been able to become balanced and finished the race off fairly.

Near the 300 metres CHINRUB (A. Coome) lay in and had to be steadied away from the heels of KLITSCHKO.

A post-race veterinary examination of MULE FORTY SIX revealed the gelding to be displaying a slow recovery rate, but no other abnormalities. Connections advised stewards that they intend to retire the horse from racing.

Race 5: Lawler Hacketts Chartered Accountants BM 65 Handicap - 1600 metres
1st PAZZESCO 2nd ROFRANOZ 3rd TIGERLICIOUS 4th - HEAD HIGH

NORDIC JET (L. Dillon) was slow to begin.


From the 250 metres ROFRANOZ (A. Lawrence) and PAZZESCO (A. Coome) shifted outwards under pressure.

Near the 200 metres TIGERLICIOUS (D. Hayse) and SKALATONIC brushed.

SKALATONIC (J. Stanley) raced wide throughout.

Race 6: Coca Cola Amatil BM 75 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st THE SHOOTER 2nd DORF RILEY 3rd POWER PLANT 4th - STAY THE NIGHT

KING RAY (App. A. Taylor) shifted out at the start and inconvenienced MOSSANA (T. O'Hara).

PYGMY HUNTER (S. Evans) over-raced in the middle stages.

SPEEDSKATER (App. A Kitson) and raced wide throughout.

Near the 200 metres THE SHOOTER (J. Stanley) laid in, resulting in BONNY THE VIPER (C. Pye) having to be eased.

Stewards questioned Jockey A. Coome regarding the performance of STAY THE NIGHT and the tactics he adopted on the gelding. Jockey Coome stated that he was instructed to obtain a midfield position with cover, bearing in mind the drop in distance to 1200 metres from 1400 metres at its most recent starts. Jockey Coome stated to comply with those instructions, he did not ride the horse along in the early stages, as he would have obliged to race wide, however conceded he was placed further back than expected. Jockey Coome added that STAY THE NIGHT travelled well throughout the event but responded only fairly to his riding when placed under pressure and compounded on its run near the 200 metres. Trainer A Jenkinson advised stewards that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.

When SHOW ME AN ACE (D. Hayse) returned to the enclosure it was noted that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer D. Gardiner was advised that, as this was the first time the gelding had bled, it will be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward.

Race 7: Kennas Chartered Accountants Class 1 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st BLACK MONTY 2nd DROPPER CRYSTAL 3rd CASINO BENJO 4th - BROCHETTE

When Jockey D. Simmons was to be overweight, Jockey S. Evans was substituted as the rider of EMOTIONALLY YOURS. After taking into account mitigating circumstances, stewards reprimanded Jockey Simmons.

EMOTIONALLY YOURS was slow to begin.

DANE FIRE (J. Stephens) dipped on jumping, became unbalanced and shifted in onto DROPPER CRYSTAL (B. El-Issa), which was taken in onto FOMALSTAR (A. Coome).


App. L. Tilley pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A. R. 137(a) in that leaving the 400 metres he permitted SHOW US THE WAY to shift in when insufficiently clear of BLACK MONTY (D. Hayse), which was taken in onto DANE FIRE (J. Stephens) which caused FOMALSTAR to shift in, be steadied and altered course. App. Tilley licence to ride in races was suspended for a period covering 3 Central Queensland meetings, to commence at midnight on 13th October 2013, up to and including midnight on 26th October 2013.

Over the concluding stages, MAGIC WALTZ (App S Egan) was awkwardly placed on the heels of COUNT ON A ROCKET (T. O’Hara) and unable to be ridden out to the line.

THE PANTZ (I. Coombes) and BLACK POINT (App. A. Kitson) raced wide throughout.

Trainer C. Garland reported that NISEKO GOLD (J. Stanley) had choked down in running and that he will add a tongue tie to the horse's approved gear prior to its next race start.


Race 8: XXXX Gold Class 3 Plate - 1100 metres
1st LANSDOWNE ROAD 2nd PLUM BOB 3rd STORMWOOD 4th - BUILT TOUGH

STORMWOOD (T. O'Hara) began awkwardly.

LANDSDOWNE ROAD (L. Dillon) was slow to begin.

Near the 900 metres SUPERB EFFORT (C. Pye) improved up onto the heels of PERMISSION GRANTED (J. Stanley) and had to be steadied.

Leaving the 900 metres HAYYLER'S DRAGON (S. Egan) raced tight to the inside of SNIP 'N' AWAY and when restrained commenced to hang out, shifted out across the heels of SNIP 'N' AWAY and raced wide for the remainder of the event. Trainer M. Barnham will be advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Near the 300 metres LANDSDOWNE ROAD attempted to take a run to the inside of FLYING INDY (App. L. Tilley), became awkwardly placed on the heels of STORMWOOD, laid in, became unbalanced and had to be steadied.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey J. Stanley for the performance of PERMISSION GRANTED. Jockey Stanley stated that the gelding was disappointing and felt flat when placed under pressure near the 400 metres. Jockey Stanley added that PERMISSION GRANTED failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure. Stewards will seek a follow-up report from trainer J. Lewis.

SNIP 'N' AWAY (B. El-Issa) and HIP SHAKE BANG (S. Evans) raced wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Suspension
RACE 8: App. L. Tilley - careless riding (A.R.137(a)) - from 13/10/13 to 26/10/13 (3CQ meetings)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/Bars
Race 6- SHOW ME AN ACE- Bled First Time- 3 month Bar and 1000m Gallop.
Race 8- HAYYLER’S DRAGON- Hung Out- Warning.

Late Scratchings

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 7: Jockey S. Evans replaced Jockey D. Simmons (overweight)(120(b))