RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr K. Smith, Mr C Albrecht, Mr. B. Nalder
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – D. Reid
Veterinarian- R. Olsen
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Starter- T. Woodham/ C. Matthews
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

SUPPLIMENTARY REPORT: Emerald, 12th October 2013:

Trainer C. Garland reported that he was awaiting the results from blood tests taken from NISEKO GOLD; however the horse had pulled up poorly and was treated by a chiropractor. Mr Garland said that NISEKO GOLD will now be freshened up and dropped back in distance at its next start.
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Race 1: PFD Food Services Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st COLD COLLECT 2nd SPACE JAM 3rd DUBAI ME A STAR 4th - MAYOR OF CLONMEL

DUBAI ME A STAR (D. Simmons) and ASHA THE SMASHA (L. Dillon) were slow to begin.

MAYOR OF CLONMEL (D. Evans) began awkwardly and lost ground.

FANTASTIC EIGHT (C Pye) shifted out at the start.

Near the 900 metres READY TO DAZZLE (A. Lawrence) shifted in, resulting in FANTASTIC EIGHT shifting in and away from READY TO DAZZLE and having to be steadied.

At the 900 metres ASHA THE SMASHA over-raced for a short distance and laid out.

COSTA BUNDLE (J. Stephens) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation form Jockey D. Evans as to the tactics and performance of MAYOR OF CLONMEL. Jockey Evans stated that his only instruction was to be handy to the leaders prior to straightening. However, the horse began awkwardly and Jockey Evans had to pressure the gelding to take up a position at the rear of the field and close to the running rail. Jockey Evans added that to comply with the trainer's instructions he would have had to make ground four wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey Evans said that when he placed MAYOR OF CLONMEL under pressure leaving the 700 metres the gelding made reasonable ground and, given the circumstances, he was satisfied with the horse's performance.

Race 2: Namara & Coal Dust Brangus QTIS 3YO Handicap - 1400 metres
1st MYTHOLOGIST 2nd DODGE THE GREY 3rd HOT SAGA 4th - STAR MATERIAL

HOT SAGA (D. Simmons) began awkwardly.

SMALL WORLD (App. A. Kitson) began awkwardly and lost ground.

NEXT MINUTE (App. A. Taylor) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

In the early stages I'LL GO IF HUGO (D. Hayes) and NEXT MINUTE over-raced.

When the pace eased leaving the 1000 metres DODGE THE GREY (A. Lawrence) was steadied from the heels of STAR MATERIAL (D. Evans) and shifted out, obliging VAST ELEMENT (A. Coome) to race three wide. I'LL GO IF HUGO continued to over-race and near the 900 metres raced in restricted room and laid out across the heels of DODGE THE GREY.

Rounding the home turn I'LL GO IF HUGO laid out and raced wide.

Race 3: CQ Crane Hire Class 4 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st LANSDOWNE ROAD 2nd STAGE EXIT 3rd PINANZA 4th - SINDBAD

STAGE EXIT (L. Dillon) and SINDBAD (App. A. Taylor) made contact on jumping.

PEE JAY QUE (D. Simmons), PINANZA (D. Evans) and LANSDOWNE ROAD (A. Coome) were slow to begin.

From the 200 metres STRATEGIC GLORY (D. Hayse) was awkwardly placed on the heels of SINDBAD, which shifted ground on a number of occasions over the concluding stages, obliging Apprentice Jockey Taylor to stop riding and straighten her mount.

Stewards sought an explanation from Jockey J. Stephens as to the performance of DORF RILEY. Jockey Stephens stated that the gelding failed to travel throughout the event and when placed under pressure failed to respond. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed that DORF RILEY was lame in the near fore knee. Trainer T. lame in near fore knee. Burgoyne was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to DORF RILEY being permitted to race again. Mr Burgoyne informed stewards that DORF RILEY will now be freshened up prior to its next race start.


Race 4: G & L Dunnet Plasterboard Class 2 Handicap - 970 metres
1st FUNDIDO 2nd STORMWOOD 3rd SURF FIRE 4th - DAME JUDARIUS

ELAY PRINCESS was a late scratching, at 7.46 a.m.

Stewards were satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey A. Coome for his dual engagement for FUNDIDO and NORTHERN SHIFT. Jockey M. Usher was substituted as the rider of FUNDIDO.

VICORAY (C Pye) was fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected.

LATIN KING (D. Simmons) was slow to begin.

PRECIOUS LILLY (J. Stephens) jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

SPIRIT OF CHOICE (D. Hayse) jumped awkwardly and shifted in onto FUNDIDO.

ALOTTA MOJO (D. Evans) and VICORAY raced wide throughout.

Near the 100 metres FUNDIDO (M. Usher) rolled in, taking STORMWOOD (L. Dillon) inwards slightly.


Race 5: Stockland Rockhampton BM 65 - 1800 metres
1st PAZZESCO 2nd ARISTON 3rd SKALATONIC 4th -

As the start was effected JOPH LA HAE (M. Usher) bounded in the air and lost ground.

ENDLESS TOWER (L. Dillon) and TITANIUM ROCK (D. Simmons) were slow to begin.

Near the 1300 metres TITANIUM ROCK was steadied from the heels of ENDLESS TOWER and then raced three wide throughout.

Stewards inquired into the riding of Jockey D. Evans, the rider of ARISTON, between the 600 metres and the 400 metres, in particular the reasons why he failed to take advantage of apparent opportunities in the home straight. Jockey Evans stated that he had been instructed to hold the horse up and race with cover until the latter stages of the straight. Jockey Evans said that upon straightening he shifted out from the heels of SKALATONIC (D. Hayse) and elected to shift out further to the outside of TIGERLICIOUS (App A Kitson) when doubtful running existed to the inside of that runner. Jockey Evans said he was committed to shift out across the heels of MACEDON (C. Pye) at which time a clear run presented to its inside. Jockey Evans further stated that ARISTON was reluctant to hold its ground to the inside of PAZZESCO (A. Coome), which had sprinted quickly. Nevertheless, in his opinion ARISTON finished the race off well and found the line fairly.

In the straight PAZZESCO shifted ground under pressure.

Race 6: XXXX Gold Class 1 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st SUZANNE 2nd CASINO BENJO 3rd MAGIC WALTZ 4th - NORDIC JET

BROCHETTE was a late scratching, at 7.46 a.m., when no rider was available.

MAGIC WALTZ (A. Lawrence) began awkwardly.

CASINO BENJO (D. Hayse) began a little awkwardly.

After being a little slow to begin, OUTBACK SAPPER jumped outwards and made contact with I’LL HAVE YOU KNOW (App A Taylor).

Near the 1000 metres CASINO BENJO (D. Hayse) improved onto the heels of NORDIC JET (L. Dillon), had to be steadied and over-raced for a short distance.

Jockey D. Simmons reported that ONE STOP was inclined to hang in throughout the event.

Jockey A. Lawrence reported that MAGIC WALTZ was inclined to lay in on a number of occasions in running.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, ROCKHAMPTON SATURDAY, 19TH OCTOBER 2013

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey absenteeism
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses


Horses swabbed
ALL WINNERS

Warnings/Bars
RACE 3- DORF RILEY- Lame near fore knee- Vet certificate required.

Late Scratchings

RACE 4: ELAY PRINCESS - 7.46 a.m.
RACE 6: BROCHETTE - 7.46 a.m. - no rider available.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4- FUNDIDO -M. Usher for A. Coome