RACING QUEENSLAND

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB TUESDAY, 10TH May 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
PENETROMETER - 4.1 RAIL – OUT 3.5 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNIG POST, OUT 0.5 METRES REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Ms J.Portch, Mr D. Griffiths
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

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Townsville 29th April 2016:

Race 4: Verve Design Class 3 Plate – 1000 metres

PIT BOSS – Following the disappointing performance of the gelding, Trainer Mr G. Dickson said that PIT BOSS will now leave his stable.

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Race 1: SKY Racing QTIS 2-Y-O Handicap ¬- 1000 metres
1st – CRAIGLEA AMITY 2nd – MY GIRL’S A DRAGON 3rd – HARVEST PRIDE 4th – OURBOYBYRON

COCCO LUCIA – Had to be checked when crowded for room at the start.

COOL ROSE – Bumped heavily at the start.

HARVEST PRIDE – Began awkwardly.

Joining the course proper near the 600 metres, OURBOYBYRON (Jockey W. D’Avila) had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of CRAIGLEA AMITY (Jockey P. Cullen), which shifted in when not quite clear. Jockey Cullen was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside.

OUTBACK TYCOON – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which raced wide throughout and weakened noticeably in the straight, revealed that it was displaying signs of respiratory distress. Trainer T. Haydon was told that prior to OUTBACK TYCOON racing again he must provide a certificate of fitness, including the results of an endoscopic examination.

Race 2: Tropical Ice QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – CONCLUDER 2nd - CRAIGLEA DEKEN 3rd – VALLEY ROSE 4th – STAR FURY

WICKED CRIME – When Jockey J. P. Stanley was indisposed due to injury, stewards permitted Jockey N. Day to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Jockey Stanley was advised that he must furnish a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride again. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Jockey N. Day explained that he rode his mount vigorously throughout, however it did not respond and never travelled comfortably at any stage. He said that in his opinion the gelding may be better suited over longer distances. Trainer Mr R. Long expressed disappointment with the performance and said that it now his intention to have blood taken from the gelding and undertook to forward the results to the stewards in the ensuing days. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

STAR FURY – Began very awkwardly with its head up and lost ground. On returning to scale Apprentice C. Dell reported that his mount was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 3: Azkeen Indusries Class 3 Plate – 1400 metres
1st – GO BY RIO 2nd – CARLINO’S WAY 3rd – ONE FOR THE MONEY 4th – KAYLEE

TIP RAT – Began awkwardly.

Approaching the turn near the 1000 metres ONE FOR THE MONEY (Jockey S. Wilson), when the pace slowed and after being crossed by GO BY RIO (Jockey G. Kliese), improved onto the heels of that runner and had to be checked. CARLINO’S WAY (Jockey P. Cullen), which was following, also had to be checked, shifted out abruptly and crowded LOFTY’S MATE (Jockey D. Hayse). TIP RAT (Apprentice C. Dell), which was following, was hampered as a consequence.

KAYLEE – Inclined to race keenly 3 wide without cover.

ROSE IN BLOOM - Rounding the home turn was bumped and carried wider on the track.

ONE FOR THE MONEY – Rounding the home turn shifted out in search of clear running and bumped another runner. Jockey S. Wilson was fined $200 under A.R. 137A for using his whip on the gelding on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 1 more than permitted under the rule.


Race 4: Garrards Horse & Hound Open Handicap – 1609 metres
1st – SHEKOU 2nd – FIESTY BELLE 3rd – CASTLE EXPRESS 4th – PRESS PLAY

PAYTEEVEE – Slow to begin.

PRESS PLAY – When questioned regarding the gelding leading, Jockey W. D’Avila said that he had been instructed to take up a leading position from the inside barrier. He stated that he had to make some use of his mount in the early stages to comply with his instructions, and after obtaining the lead, although he was aware that he had established a considerable lead on the remainder of the field, his mount travelled comfortably. He added that, after being in a position to obtain easier sectionals between the 800 metres and the 400 metres, he then placed his mount under pressure and it ran to the finish fairly. Trainer Mr R. Chillemi explained that the instructions issued had been to take advantage of the inside draw, however he was surprised that the gelding was able to establish such a significant lead. Mr Chillemi was reminded of his obligation to notify Stewards of any change in tactics.

FIESTY BELLE – Raced keenly in the early stages.

Race 5: Tony Hempsall Catering Class 6 Plate - 1000 metres
1st – RIVARIVA 2nd – SERGEANT SHRIVER 3rd – LOVER OF LIFE 4th – NATURAL DANCER

LOKUM – Crowded for room at the start.

SERGEANT SHRIVER – Crowded for room at the start. Approaching the 600 metres was inclined to lay out and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on heels.

ZAHA EXPRESS – Shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with another runner.

ROSE OF CLARE – Dipped at the start.

ONE BAR NONE – Rounding the home turn, when racing keenly, improved onto heels, shifted out abruptly and made contact with another runner.

LOVER OF LIFE – Rounding the home turn was bumped by another runner and carried wider on the track.

Race 6: Gracie Signs Open Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – EXECUTED 2nd – MOUNTAIN VIEW 3rd – CLEAVER 4th – PRINCELY

HEARTFELT QUEST – After being placed in the barriers reared on several occasions and got its leg over the barrier partition. Acting on veterinary advice stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 4.21 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on HEARTFELT QUEST be refunded and that the following deductions apply:

0¢ in the dollar for the win, for the winner EXECUTED
1¢ in the dollar for the place for the place for the winner, EXECUTED
4¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, MOUNTAIN VIEW
4¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, CLEAVER

Trainer Mr B. Williams was told that prior to racing again the gelding must perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.

JAGONAL – Bumped at the start.

MOUNTAIN VIEW – Bumped at the start. Raced 3 wide without cover.

AUGUSTE – Shortly after straightening had to be steadied when disappointed for a narrow run.

BLAME GAME – Knuckled at the start. After being crossed in the early stages got its head up and raced keenly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

Race 7: Suncorp Leads the Pack Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – SAMARAH GIRL 2nd – HEAD DRAGON 3rd – GAINSFORD 4th – MY GIRL CHARLIE

LOCKIEBE - Slow to begin, then failed to muster speed in the early stages, despite the efforts of its rider.

MY GIRL CHARLIE – Shifted out at the start and made contact with another runner.

SAMARAH GIRL – Bumped at the start.

GAINSFORD – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ARCANUS – Shortly after straightening had to be steadied when crowded for room.

BOMBER MISS – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Apprentice C. Jokic said that she rode the mare in a forward position, in accordance with its established racing pattern, however when another runner to its inside showed superior speed, her mount was never comfortable at any stage and in her opinion performs best when able to dictate terms in front.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 3: Jockey S. Wilson $200 – use whip on ONE FOR THE MONEY on 6 occasions prior to 100m, 1 more than permitted under A.R. 137A.

Reprimands

RACE 1: Jockey P. Cullen – severe reprimand for shifting ground joining course proper.

Suspensions

Absent Riders
Jockey J. P. Stanley – Indisposed through injury.

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners, and pre-race samples were taken from LOFTY’S MATE, CASTLE EXPRESS, PAYTEEVEE, TIRYNS and HEAD DRAGON.


Warnings / Bars

RACE 1: OUTBACK TYCOON – Vet clearance and endoscopic results required.
RACE 2: WICKED CRIME – Poor performance: trainer to report results of blood tests.

Bleeder

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 2: WICKED CRIME – Jockey N. Day replaced Jockey J. P. Stanley (indisposed through injury).
RACE 6: AUGUSTE – Apprentice C. Dell (late).

Summary of late scratchings

RACE 6: HEARTFELT QUEST – Reared in barriers, got leg over partition. Scratched @ 4.21 p.m. Ordered to trial satisfactorily.