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STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB TUESDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 2014
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD (5)

RAIL – OUT 7 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, OUT 4 METRES REMAINDER OF COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr K. Smith, Mr M. Haigh, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge - Mr P. McLeod/Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Ms S. Parry
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms S. Parry
Starter – Mr P. Warren Mr T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary – R. Palmer

GENERAL:

Stewards today interviewed trainer Ms J. Hassett in regard to a stable inspection carried out at her stable complex on Friday, 7th February 2014, when Ms Hassett advised stewards that the gelding DIVIDED was not being stabled at her stable premises, but was stabled at a location different to the premises shown in the stable return. Trainer Hassett pleaded guilty to a charge under L.R.41 in that, as the trainer of the 4-year-old gelding DIVIDED, which is currently in work, and without the consent of the stewards, she did stable that gelding at a location other than her nominated stable address. Ms Hassett was fined $200.

Race 1: - Racing @ Cluden Sunday 16 Feb BM75 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – MEREDITH 2nd – GO AMIGO 3rd – COUNTERIZE 4th – SECRET STEALTH

BELLASPIRIT (S. Wilson) bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.

SECRET STEALTH (G. Kliese) was slow to begin. Bumped by anotehr runner leaving 200m.

Leaving the 200 metres BELLASPIRIT (S. Wilson) shifted out and made contact with SECRET STEALTH.

Race 2: - Magic Millions QTIS Sale 17-18 QTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap – 1000 Metres
1st – CYCLONE KAN 2nd - IN HIS ELEMENT 3rd – ONE BAR NONE 4th – HOW ABOUT ME

The start was delayed when SHE’S ALL OURS (S. Pawsey), which was fractious during its preliminary, was reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Whilst parading behind the barriers riderless SHE’S ALL OURS again reared, slipped over and briefly escaped from the barrier attendant. SHE’S ALL OURS travelled a short distance in the chute before being recaptured, was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which performed poorly, revealed SHE’S ALL OURS to be sore in the back area. Trainer T. Rowe advised stewards that he would have the filly examined by his veterinary surgeon and will advise stewards of any further findings. Mr Rowe further advised that he would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell. Nevertheless he was advised that he must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to SHE’S ALL OURS being permitted to race again and that a warning will be placed on the horse’s race day manners. Warning on manners.

DRAGON HART (D. Hayse) and SHE’S ALL OURS began awkwardly.

JAMAICA DOLLAR (G. Kliese) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800 metres ONE BAR NONE (P. Cullen) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CYCLONE KAN (T. Bannon), which shifted in. Jockey T. Bannon was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 600 metres CYCLONE KAN commenced to hang out, then continued to do so until the end of the race and proved difficult to ride. Trainer L. Wright was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

DOCTOR TREV (App. B. Swaffer) and DRAGON HART raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 3: - SKY Racing Maiden Plate – 1000 metres
1st – NAGINI 2nd – STRUNG OUT 3rd – SMUTTY’S SISTER 4th – CHOMARU

The start was delayed when the bridle on CHOMARU (App. J. Kuskopf) became displaced and had to be re-fitted. The start was further delayed when CHOMARU proved difficult to load into the barriers. Trainer Ms M. Young was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.

As the start was effected NAGINI (App. K. Aho) reared and lost considerable ground. Trainer J. Campeao was advised that a warning will be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.

MORE THAN CHARLIE (A. Dykes) was slow to begin.

Near the 200 metres SOLE SURVIVOR (App. J. Orman) had to be restrained when attempting a doubtful run to the inside of FRENCH JOY (S. Wilson), which after initially shifting out slightly shifted back in, further tightening the running of SOLE SURVIVOR. After taking into account all of the circumstances, stewards reprimanded Jockey S. Wilson and advised him to show greater care in similar circumstances.

RAINBOW ROSE (A. Coome) and BAGGER BLUES (P. Cullen) raced wide throughout.

Race 4: – Book A Function @ Cluden Park Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – BARBUDA 2nd – SHYCHENKA 3rd – LOOK AT CHU 4th – ROJO BUZZ

ZOZUQUALO (J. Felix) was slow to begin.

For a short distance leaving the 800 metres ROJO BUZZ (D. Hayse) over-raced.

OUR GEORGIA’s ROSE (App. B. Swaffer) hung out rounding the home turn and continued to do so when placed under pressure in the home straight.

CHICAMONI (W. D’Avila), SHE’S LEGAL (App. J. Kuskopf) and GARRULOUS (T. Bannon) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: – Racing Queensland Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – MANALUTE 2nd – THE BIG SALAD 3rd – PATTO’S GIRL 4th – SPECIAL TALE

GLOUCESTER STORM (A. Coome) began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with ARTIVA (T. Bannon), which in turn shifted out and made contact with MANALUTE (App. S. Wiseman).

As the start was effected PATTO’S GIRL (D. Hayse) bounded in the air and lost ground.

Approaching the 800 metres when being restrained to obtain a position closer to the running rail GLOUCESTER STORM commenced to over-race and threw its head in the air.

Stewards questioned App. S. Wiseman as to the tactics adopted on MANALUTE, which raced in a more forward position than was its customary pattern. App. Wiseman explained that her instructions were similar to those she was given at the gelding’s most recent start, which were to race in a midfield to rearward position. App. Wiseman added that that after beginning with the field today, from its wide barrier MANALUTE was caught extremely wide, and rather than restrain the horse and have it over-race, she allowed MANALUTE to improve forward and assume the lead, where the horse raced comfortably. Trainer B. Furber confirmed the instructions given to App. Wiseman and was also of the opinion that the addition of blinkers to the gelding’s approved gear for the first time may have contributed to the horse’s improved showing today. Mr Furber further advised stewards that he intends that the gelding will be ridden in a forward position at its future starts.

Race 6: – Like Us On Facebook BM75 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – ASSERTIVE ALBERT 2nd – DEHERE HUNTER 3rd – CROTCHET 4th – BLEACHING

BLEACHING (D. Hayse) and DEHERE HUNTER (S. Wilson) were both slow to begin and made contact on jumping away.

Leading onto the course proper SHADOW LINE (G. Kliese) shifted out and bumped PEOPLE’S CHOICE (J. Felix), which in turn shifted out and made contact with SIZZLELON (W. D’Avila), which then raced in restricted room between PEOPLE’S CHOICE and SEEK DE FORTUNE (A. Coome).

Rounding the home turn CROTCHET (T. Bannon) was held up on the heels of SHADOW LINE and was unable to obtain clear running until leaving the 200 metres.

Leaving the 500 metres DEHERE HUNTER (S. Wilson) was held up and unable to improve until shifting wider approaching the 150 metres, where it finished the race off strongly.

QUEEN THYRA (App. S. Wiseman) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of SIZZLELON, which compounded in the home straight, revealed that the gelding had a slower than normal post-race recovery rate.

Race 7: - www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au Class 3 Plate – 1000 metres
1st – NODREMS 2nd – KINGS ROAD 3rd – TUPPENY’S OPINION 4th – JAXTER’S BALLET

HOAKSTESS (App. S. Wiseman), NODREMS (App. S. Fawke) and JAXTER’S BALLET (D. Hayse) began awkwardly and bumped on jumping away.

KINGS ROAD (A. Coome) began awkwardly and shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with BIGGS (G. Watson).

Near the 200 metres NODREMS (App. S. Fawke) shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so forced PEMBERTON (G. Kliese) out onto JAXTER’S BALLET, which then made contact with PINK ‘N’ BLUE (App. J. Orman), which shifted out and bumped EIREANN (App. B. Swaffer). BIGGS, which was racing to the outside of EIREANN, was forced wider in the incident. App. Fawke was advised to exercise more care.

BIGGS and EIREANN (App. B. Swaffer) raced wide throughout.

Trainer R. Cussons was advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of TALCUM (A. Dykes), which attempted to buck and lost ground shortly after the start.

Race 8: - Follow Us On Twitter BM65 Handicap – 1630 metres
1st – KOOLASACAT 2nd – LOFTY’S MATE 3rd – CASTLE EXPRESS 4th – STAR SPRAY

In the early stages DIVINE LUCK (App. J. Orman) over-raced.

CYCLONE LARRY (J. Felix) raced wide for the majority of the event.

CASTLE EXPRESS (App. S. Fawke) commenced to hang out under pressure over the final 300 metres and when being corrected near the 150 metres became unbalanced and shifted in.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of DIVINE LUCK, Apprentice J. Orman was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the gelding’s poor run today. App. Orman stated that the gelding travelled comfortably throughout, however once placed under pressure leaving the 500 metres failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. Trainer R. Chillemi expressed his disappointment with the gelding’s performance today and undertook to advise stewards if anything was amiss with DIVINE LUCK in the days following the event.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY, TUESDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Trainer J. Hassett $200 – incorrect stabling (L.R. 41).

Reprimands

RACE 3: Jockey S. Wilson – careless riding (A.R. 137(a))

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners


Warnings / Bars

RACE 2: SHE’S ALL OURS – warning on race day manners. Vet clearance required before
racing again.
CYCLONE KAN – warning on racing manners
RACE 3: CHOMARU – difficult to load. Warning on barrier manners.

RACE 7: TALCUM – attempted to buck; warning on racing manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications