STEWARDS REPORT
THANGOOL RACE CLUB – SATURDAY, 21 July, 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P Zimmermann
Stewards –Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – B. Moschoini, H. Wareham & M. Cavanagh
Veterinarian- Dr K Scott
Swab attendants – Miss N Boyle
Starter- Mr L Wareham
 
General
Stewards inquired into an incident during the running of Trial 2 at the Yeppoon Barrier Trials on Monday 16 July. After considering the evidence of the riders involved and viewing the available patrol film, Jockey Nigel Seymour was advised to exercise greater care when crossing.
 
Race 1: Biloela Screens & Awnings BenchMark 60 Handicap 1075m
 
PINSTRYKE – Declared a late scratching at 1:35pm when unable to be loaded. Deductions were as follows:
9 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
12 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the winner
12 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
Trainer D Johnston was advised that PINSTRYKE would be required to obtain a barrier certificate prior to returning to racing.
ALAKAI – Hung in shortly after the start before being corrected by its rider. Raced wide throughout.
HUNCHA DUNCHA – Slow into stride. Steadied from heels near the 600 metres. A warning was placed on gelding for being difficult to load.
BELLA SONG – Hampered momentarily when tightened shortly after the start. Stewards questioned App. N Seymour regarding the manner in which she rode the mare over the final 400 metres of the event and in particular the amount of vigour shown over the concluding stages. App. Seymour stated that the mare settled in a favourable position before entering the final turn and elected to improve between runners on straightening. App. Seymour added that whilst the mare continued to improve after being ridden hands and heels and applying the whip down the shoulder, she felt she didn’t have the confidence to apply more pressure to her mount as she was unfamiliar with the mare. Stewards also questioned stable represent Mrs M Johnson regarding App. Seymour’s ride and Mrs Johnson expressed satisfaction with the mare’s run but was of the view that more pressure could have been applied over the final stages. Stewards after considering the matter and considering App. Seymour’s limited riding experience, noted her explanation and also stressed the importance of riding her mounts to the line with sufficient vigour. Stewards also advised App. Seymour to seek assistance from senior riders to improve her whip action.
GOLFING – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 2: Bettapork BenchMark 50 Handicap 1200m
 
PETITE ELLE – Slow to begin and over raced in the early stages.
SHORTSPRESSO – Began awkwardly and raced three wide without cover.
MAGIC SCENE – Raced three wide with cover.
NASTY GAL – Momentarily inconvenienced in the home straight when obliged to alter course to avoid a tiring runner.
 
Race 3: Howard Helicopters Open Handicap 1400m
 
MURRAMARANG – Slow to begin.
SKY BROOK – Reared in the barriers prior to the start. Began awkwardly.
JUST CALL ME LOUIE – App. E Smith reported that her mount had over raced in the early stages and as a consequence failed to finish as well as it could have.
HULK HENRY – Held up for a short distance approaching the home turn.
 
Race 4: Valley Coaches Class B Handicap 1600m
 
CHANGING CURRENCY – Slow to begin. Hung in under pressure near the 300 metres.
GOLD CROWN – Slow to begin.
RETURN FLIGHT – Over raced in the early stages and raced three wide with cover.
MILITARY PRINCE – Raced three wide without cover and tired over the concluding stages.
GLADISHING – Bumped near the 300 metres when another runner shifted in.
 
Race 5: Biloela Quality Meats Maiden Plate 800m
 
TOY BOY BLING – Declared a late scratching at 12:30pm when there was no available rider.
RIVERINA GOLD – Began awkwardly and blundered shortly after jumping.
HAYLAND’S SCARLET – Slow into stride.
MEG’S INHERITANCE – Began awkwardly.
MOONLIGHT DIAMOND – Reluctant to proceed to the barriers and delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Stood flat footed, missing the start by several lengths. Raced ungenerously and failed to muster early speed. Trainer B Loakes indicated he would consider with a gear change. Trainer B Loakes was advised that MOONLIGHT DIAMOND would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to returning to racing.
EDGEROI GAMBLER – Tightened on jumping.
TRES BON – Jockey N Summers reported her mount was incline to hang out rounding the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Nil.
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All Winners.
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 1 – PINSTRYKE – Refused to load – trial to steward’s satisfaction.
Race 1 – HUNCHA DUNCHA – Warning – Difficult to load.
Race 5 – MOONLIGHT DIAMOND – Reluctant to proceed to barriers & difficult to load – trial to steward’s satisfaction.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 5 – TOY BOY BLING – No available rider.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4 – STRADA DELLA MODA – App. T Doyle.