QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROMA TURF CLUB 25 FEBRUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK – GOOD (SAND)  RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards - G. Dimsey
Stewards – E. Hodges
Veterinarian –  Dr. T. McClymont
Starter – T. Sheehan
Judge – D. Langton, J. Simms
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
 
GENERAL
 
Urine samples were provided by apprentice jockeys N Morton, D Graham, and J. Brand.
 
RACE 1: MIDWEST RURAL TRADERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
1ST – TICKET TO DALLAS 2ND – ROYAL TONE 3RD -  WICKED HUNDRED 4TH – CRUNCH TIME
 
DENMAN DUDE – As no other senior jockey was available, Stewards permitted C Dixon to ride the gelding at 3.5kg over its allotted weight. Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground. Trainer B. Waldron was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
WICKED HUNDRED – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly at the start.
 
TICKET TO DALLAS – Hampered at the start.
 
MEATBALL – Slow to muster speed. Jockey C. Eaton reported the gelding, which was having its first race start, raced very greenly throughout.
 
CRUNCH TIME – Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
ROYAL TONE - Bumped with another runner at the start.
 
 
RACE 2: BORAL BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1000M
1ST – HAMILTON 2ND – EXSTRATUM 3RD – ISSY COMMAND 4TH – JEDDA’S GIRL
 
The start of this race was delayed when WHO’S NEXT was unable to be loaded. WHO’S NEXT was declared a late scratching at 2.17pm by order of Stewards. All monies invested on WHO’S NEXT were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the winner #5
10 cents in the dollar for the place of #5
16 cents in the dollar for second place #3
 
Starting prices are subject to deductions.
 
Trainer’s representative S. Watkins was advised WHO’S NEXT would need to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
BIG BRITCHES – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
BROWN DOUBT – Attempted to buck for a considerable distance after the start and took no competitive part in the event. Trainer B. Waldron was advised the gelding would need to trial satisfactorily before racing again.
 
HAMILTON – Brushed with another runner near the 600m.
 
EXSTRATUM - Brushed with another runner near the 600m.
 
 
RACE 3: BRANDON AND ASSOCIATES CLASS B H’CAP – 1000M
1ST – SARGOOD LANE 2ND – THAT’S THE PLAN 3RD – RAVELLING 4TH – SIR CLISBY
 
SARGOOD LANE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 4: BENDEMERE CONSTRUCTIONS BENDEMERE CUP OPEN PLATE – 1000M
1ST – LEAVESDEN 2ND – NUDE SECRETS 3RD – ALBERTIQUE 4TH – FOUR IRON
 
FOUR IRON – Slow to begin.
 
 
RACE 5: TAURUS ACCOUNTING BENCHMARK 50 H’CAP – 1200M
1ST – YOU CAN’T BE 2ND – ROSIE’S SON 3RD – FOXY’S JOY 4TH – MADAM AUBERGE
 
FOXY’S JOY – When questioned regarding the performance, which was below market expectations, Apprentice N. Morton reported the filly did not handle today’s track conditions.
 
 
STEWARDS RACEDAY SUMMARY – ROMA TURF CLUB 25.02.17
 
Action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Suspensions/Warnings
R1 – DENMAN DUDE – stood flat footed, warning – AR8(t)
R2 – BROWN DOUBT – bucked, barrier trial – AR.8(t)
R2 – WHO’S NEXT – refused to load, barrier certificate – AR.8(t)
 
Late scratchings
R2 – WHO’S NEXT – refused to load – 2.17pm
 
Post-race samples
All winners