RACING QUEENSLAND

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB FRIDAY, 29th APRIL 2016
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
PENETROMETER - 4.1 RAIL – OUT 0.5 METRES ENTIRE COURSE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Lane
Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston, Ms J.Portch, Mr C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge - Mr P. McLeod/Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Mrs D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr A. Paton
Swab attendant – Ms A. Lee
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr R. Palmer


Race 1: Join the TTC 100 Club Now Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – WOLF CREEK 2nd – MISS HAVISHAM 3rd – WILL HE TORQUE 4th – DAZZLING PRIDE


HIDDEN DAISY – Jockey P. Cullen was reprimanded under A.R. 118A for changing a girth after weighing out.

DAZZLING PRIDE – Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.

BRED TO RULE - When Apprentice C. Jokic was late arriving on course, due to transport difficulties, Apprentice N. Vuille was substituted as rider of the filly.

TIPSY ROCKET – Soon after the start was inconvenienced when crowded for room between runners.

WILL HE TORQUE – Raced keenly in the early stages and was caught wide without cover.

WAR SHADOW – Caught wide without cover in the early stages.

DELTA MAGIC – When the pace slowed in the middle stages was awkwardly placed on heels for some distance, then was disappointed when attempting a narrow run in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted wider to improve.

ZEDAHEEL – Raced in restricted room in the early part of the home straight.

HIDDEN DAISY – Steadied off heels approaching the home turn.

Race 2: Northern Body Corporate Management Class 2 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – MAGNIFICENT SHOW 2nd - GO BY RIO 3rd – WANTABETHEONE 4th – I AM BRUSE

I AM BRUSE – The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey F. Edwards, to view the official photo finish for 3rd place. Having done so Jockey Edwards was satisfied with the judge’s placings and correct weight was declared.

ALAWA – Bumped with another runner at the start. Threw its head in the air shortly after the start.

WANTABETHEONE – Bumped with another runner at the start. Jockey B. Thomson was fined $100 under A.R. 137A for using the whip on the gelding on 8 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 3 more than is permitted under the rule. In assessing penalty stewards took into account her exemplary record in relation to the rule.

CHOMARU – When questioned in relation to the tactics employed on the gelding, Jockey P. Cullen stated that in his experience the horse has proven difficult to ride when attempts have been made to restrain it. As a result he elected to allow the horse to stride forward and take up a position where it was comfortable. He added that his mount then failed to finish off the race.

MAGNIFICENT SHOW – Became awkward in its action momentarily soon after the start.

Race 3: SMCE Pty Ltd QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – UNI 2nd – LA PRENSA 3rd – VAUNTING 4th – ALL BAR LILY

ALL BAR LILY – Connections advised stewards that since its most recent run the filly had undergone a respiratory operation. Public announcements were made to that effect. Bumped by another runner at the start.

VAUNTING – Bumped by another runner at the start.

DAESY DANORO – Slow to begin. On returning to scale rider reported that after being slow to begin her mount was inclined to lay out.

UNI – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

BOLT ON BY – Approaching the home turn improved onto the heels of another runner and had to be steadied.

HURAI – Passing the 600 metres when racing keenly became awkward on heels, shifted out abruptly and hampered another runner. Rounding the home turn was inclined to hang out and had to be checked when awkwardly placed on heels.

MOLONGLE JOY – Passing the 600 metres was hampered by another runner and taken wider.

Race 4: Verve Design Class 3 Plate – 1000 metres
1st – MAN AROUND TOWN 2nd – GUTZ CI 3rd – UNION JUKEBOX 4th – GUEPARDO

PIT BOSS – The start was delayed when the gelding had to be re-saddled behind the barriers. On returning to scale Jockey A. Spinks reported that after racing wide throughout the gelding laid in down the running, placing him at a severe disadvantage in riding his mount out. The racing manners of the gelding were brought to the attention of trainer Mr G. Dickson, who undertook to experiment with the horse’s gear. He also expressed his disappointment with the performance and said that he would report back to the stewards in the days subsequent to the event.

UNION JUKEBOX – Began awkwardly. Near the 600 metres raced ungenerously for a short distance.

GUST OF POWER – Dwelt at the start.

GUEPARDO – Near the 800 metres bumped with another runner.

MAN AROUND TOWN – Near the 800 metres bumped with another runner. Approaching the 600 metres when racing keenly had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

Jockey W. D’Avila was fined $300 under A.R. 137A for using the whip on KAYLEE 8 times prior to the 100 metres, 3 times more than is permitted under the rule.

Race 5: NQ Consulting Structural Engineers Ratings Band 0-55 Plate - 1000 metres
1st – PUBLIC AFFAIR 2nd – RULISTIC 3rd – HEAD DRAGON 4th – WE FOUND IT

The declaration of correct weight was delayed while stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice N. Vuille, the rider of RULISTIC which finished 2nd, against PUBLIC AFFAIR being declared 1st, alleging interference shortly after straightening. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official video films and acting on their own observations, stewards found that shortly after straightening for home RULISTIC was disappointed for a run between PUBLIC AFFAIR (Jockey D. Simmons) and SPLASH OUT (Apprentice N. Summers), which shifted out marginally, however when Stewards could not soley attribute the incident to PUBLIC AFFAIR the protest was dismissed and the judge’s placings ordered to stand.

TOP DECISION – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.

REMOS – At the start was checked and lost ground when crowded for room between runners.

For some distance passing the 600 metres TOP DECISION (Jockey K. Aho) hung in badly, despite the efforts of its rider, continually crowding the running of REMOS (Jockey P. Cullen), which had to be severely checked and lost ground. Trainer Mr A Harrison will be told that prior to racing again the gelding will have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.

SPLASH OUT – On straightening for home shifted out and inconvenienced another runner.

Stewards inquired into an incident that took place near the 700 metres, which resulted in severe interference to RAINING DOLLARS (Apprentice C. Jokic), which was checked severely, struck the running rail and lost significant ground. During the inquiry stewards took evidence from Jockey J. Felix (COLEY), Apprentice N. Summers (SPLASH OUT), Apprentice N. Vuille (RULISTIC), Apprentice M. Haley (SEARGENT SHRIVER) and Apprentice C. Jokic. It was established that COLEY and SPLASH OUT were racing to the outside of the other three runners coming into the turn, at which point RULISTIC shifted away from SPLASH OUT, despite the best efforts of its rider, and in doing so carried SEARGENT SHRIVER in onto RAINING DOLLARS.

Race 6: Talbot Heatley Lightning Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – MORE THAN A SONG 2nd – ISA TALA 3rd – ONE BAR NONE 4th – ACCIDENTAL

HOTEL PARADISO – Crowded for room at the start.

BLAME GAME – Raced wide without cover throughout.

BAR ATTACK – Raced in restricted room for the entirety of the home straight and did not obtain clear running until the final 50 metres.

MIATA - A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities

Race 7: Townsville RSL Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – FIESTY BELLE 2nd – SMOOTH GENERAL 3rd – PRESS PLAY 4th – HAKKASAN

FIESTY BELLE – Slow to begin.

PRESS PLAY - At the start shifted in abruptly and bumped another runner.

SMOOTH GENERAL – Bumped by another runner on jumping.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey B. Thomson - $100: Use whip on WANTABETHEONE 8 times before 100M – 3 more than permitted (A.R.137A).
Jockey W. D’Avila - $300: Use whip on KAYLEE 8 times before 100m, 3 more than permitted.

Reprimands

Jockey P. Cullen – Changed gear after weighing out (A.R. 118A).

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All Winners


Warnings / Bars

RACE 5: TOP DECISION – to perform satisfactorily in a trial.
Bleeder


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 1: BRED TO RULE – Apprentice N. Vuille replaced Apprentice C. Jokic (Transport difficulties).

Summary of late scratchings