QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2008

WEATHER - CLOUDY TRACK RATING – GOOD 3

RAIL - OUT 6.5 METRES FROM 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, THEN OUT 4 METRES FOR THE REMAINDER

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR. P. COOPER
Stewards – MR L. COLLINS, MR R. SMITH, MS M. POTIRIS
Clerk of Scales - MS C. MYERS
Judge - MR P. McLEOD
Veterinarian - DR B. POTT
Swab attendant – MR. P. COGLAN
Bookmakers Supervisor - MR A. PATON

GENERAL:

Jockey S. Kaya was fined $100 under A.R. 175(p) for disobeying a stewards direction regarding the wearing of suitable attire in accordance with A.R. 86.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As Jockey A. Spinks was indisposed, the following substitutions were made: Race 3, D. Missen to ride CLEARLOVE; Race 4, D. Crossland to ride ENDANGERED; Race 5, N. Day to ride EAGLE HEIGHTS; Race 6, C. Eaton to ride OSCAR OSETETCH; Race 7, D. Missen to ride FLYING WOODPECKER; Race 8, N. Day to ride BIG BANANA.

Race 1: Bundaberg Rum Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap – 1300 metres
1st – TROPICAL ILLUSION 2nd – CLASSIC ONE 3rd – HELLO BOSS 4th – MEDOWIE OPAL

HYPATICA (C. Whiteley) hung out throughout the event and rounding the turn at the 900 metres made contact with CLASSIC ONE (N. Day). Trainer Mr G. Purdy was advised that HYPATICA must perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in a barrier trial before being permitted to race again.

On jumping CLASSIC ONE (N. Day) and HELLO BOSS (G. Cullen) came together.

Jockey F. Edwards suffered a harmless fall from CITY LANE on pulling up after the winning post.

Race 2: Café Bambini @ Fairfield Central Colts and Geldings Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – KEEN ON YOU 2nd – WARRIOR SPIRIT 3rd – SHEDIR 4th – BETTAWATCHOUT

BETTAWATCHOUT (G. Cullen) and RUN LIKE A DHEER (N. Day) came together at the start.

HYMNAL (G. Lemos) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start BETTAWATCHOUT (G. Cullen) had to be eased when crowded for room by FACE CARD (Apprentice P. Edwards), which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Apprentice Edwards was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

At the 200 metres WINCHESTER PRINCE (J. Stopps) had to be steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running.

Stewards questioned Jockey I. Toward and Trainer Mr R. McLachlan regarding the performance of CAT COVE over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from both parties and viewing the video films, stewards reprimanded Jockey I. Toward under A. R. 137(b) and reminded him of his obligation to ride his mounts out, at least hands and heels, right to the finish.

Race 3: Oracle Studio Class 3 Handicap- 1300 metres
1st – KANETOSHI KING 2nd – CULMINANTE 3rd – LESNER 4th – CLEARLOVE

FIERY DIAMOND (J. Felix) and DOWNTOWN MAN (I. Toward) came together at the start.

Race 4: Mitty’s World of Sport QTIS Class 1 Handicap- 1200 metres
1st – SIMONE’S GOT CLASS 2nd – CREDIT CHARGE 3rd – ENDANGERED 4th – BAG OF DIAMONDS

Prior to the race trainer Mr S. O’Dea advised stewards that CREDIT CHARGE would be ridden forward today, if possible, contrary to its normal pattern of recent racing. Public announcements were made to this effect.

Trainer Mr S. O’Dea was fined $100 under A. R. 140A for presenting VUSCAR in the enclosure with other than its approved gear.

Following the race it was reported that SHELF SPACE (G. Cullen) lost its off fore plate in running.

At the start SHELF SPACE (G. Cullen) was crowded for room between CREDIT CHARGE (J. Felix), which shifted out, and BAG OF DIAMONDS (D. Missen), which shifted in.

At about the 900 metres HIGH ANXIETY (P. Cullen) hung out and had to be restrained.

Jockey D. Missen was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 200 metres he permitted BAG OF DIAMONDS to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of COSTA RICA (C. Eaton), which had to be checked and lost its position in the field. Jockey Missen was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday 27th September 2008, up to and including 11th October 2008 (4NQ and Capricornia meetings).

When questioned about the performance of FINAL ROAR, Jockey N. Day explained that he had been instructed to allow the gelding to settle as in the past it has not performed well when ridden forward. He added, however, that FINAL ROAR got further back than he had intended but finished the race off well. The explanations were noted.

After the race Jockey C. Whiteley reported that DEMOS hung out from the 600 metres until straightening for home. A post-race veterinary examination of DEMOS did not reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of DEMOS (C. Whiteley). After taking evidence from Jockey C. Whiteley and trainer Mr J. Barr, viewing the video films and hearing stewards observations, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.

Race 5: XXXX Gold Open Handicap - 1200 metres
1st – LUCIPALITY 2nd – SPARKLING RULER 3rd – CRYSTAL MOSS 4th – CHERRY GAZE

At the start RELOADED (J. Felix) shifted in and bumped HOW GOOD IS HE (Apprentice J. Wood).

Near the 900 metres CHERRY GAZE (P. Cullen) had to be steadied away from the heels of CRYSTAL MOSS (C. Whiteley), which initially shifted in slightly and was then taken in slightly by CHEYENNE KID (Apprentice T. Fujinuma). Jockey C. Whiteley and Apprentice Fujinuma were advised to take greater care in future. A post-race veterinary examination of CRYSTAL MOSS revealed that the mare had possibly sustained superficial flexor tendon damage to the near hind leg.

Race 6: www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au Class 2 Handicap- 1630 metres
1st – GIANT STRIKE 2nd – OSCAR OSETETCH 3rd – GREMMO 4th – GREAT PORTENT

On jumping DELUSIONAL DANCER (N. Day) blundered.

Approaching the 1500 metres GREMMO (T. Bannon) shifted out, taking RANMOORO (P. Cullen) out onto the hindquarters of LACHLANS LAGOON (C. Whiteley), placing that horse in restricted room. When corrected GREMMO shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of RANMOORO. At the same time LACHLANS LAGOON shifted in, resulting in RANMOORO being checked.

Jockey T. Bannon was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that near the 350 metres she permitted GREMMO to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of GREAT PORTENT (J. Felix), which was checked and lost its position in the field. Jockey Bannon was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday, 27th September 2008, up to and including 11th October 2008 (4 NQ & Capricornia meetings).

Race 7: Jupiters Townsville Open Handicap - 1630 metres
1st – FLYING WOODPECKER 2nd – LINE BY LINE 3rd – SEA DYNASTY 4th – NOTHIN’ BUT A DANE

Jockey F. Edwards was fined $100 under A.R. 145 for returning to scale on NOTHIN’ BUT A DANE more than half a kilogram in excess of his declared weight.

At the start STAY TRUE (I. Fry) shifted in and bumped TSOLIAS (G. Cullen).

GONZALO (N. Day), which was pulled up and eased out of the race approaching the home turn, was examined by the veterinary surgeon. Acting on his advice stewards advised trainer Ms O. Cairns that the gelding must undergo an endoscopic examination within the next 24 hours and the results of such examination must be provided to the stewards no later than Monday next, 29th September 2008.

Race 8: Book for Melbourne Cup Day Now Class 4 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – BRER FOX 2nd – HIGHONRUM 3rd – PEAKHURST 4th – CRYPT

LOW PROFILE (G. Lemos) was slow to begin.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB,
THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2008.

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – RACE 2: P. Edwards (A.R.137(a))
Fines – Trainer S. O’Dea $100 - present VUSCAR with other than correct gear
(A.R.140A)
Jockey S. Kaya $100 – disobey direction: A.R. 175(p)
Jockey F. Edwards $100 – return to scale overweight (A.R.145)
Suspensions – D. Missen, careless riding (A.R.137(a)), from midnight Saturday
27/9/08, up to & including 11/10/08 (4NQ & Capricornia)
T. Bannon, careless riding (A.R.137(a)) from midnight 27/9/08
up to & including 11/10/08 (4NQ & Capricornia)
Disqualifications –
Injuries -
Absent jockeys – A. Spinks (indisposed)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders –
Veterinary Certificates – GONZALO: endoscopic exam to be carried out within
next 24 hours, results to stewards.
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/ trial
Barrier certificates – HYPATICA – to barrier trial before stewards.
Falls -
Plating issues -

Protests

Summary of rider changes

RACE 3: CLEARLOVE – D. Missen replaced A. Spinks (indisposed)
RACE 4: ENDANGERED – D. Crossland replaced A. Spinks
RACE 5: EAGLE HEIGHTS – N. Day replaced A. Spinks
RACE 6: OSCAR OSETETCH – C. Eaton replaced A. Spinks
RACE 7: FLYING WOODPECKER – D. Missen replaced A. Spinks
RACE 8: BIG BANANA – N. Day replaced A. Spinks.

Late scratchings
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