RACING QUEENSLAND

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB THURSDAY, 19TH MAY 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
PENETROMETER - 4 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, Mr T. Woodham, 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 10th May 2016: Race 2: Tropical Ice QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1000 metres

WICKED CRIME – Trainer R. Long reported that a blood analysis of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities. He said that the gelding had worked well following its disappointing performance and that it is now his intention to continue with the gelding’s preparation.

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LATE RIDING CHANGES

When Jockey A. Spinks was incorrectly engaged for MASTER AVATAR (Race 3), ON THE BID (Race 4) and WINDSOR GOLD (Race 7), due to a misunderstanding, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Stewards interviewed Jockey A. Spinks regarding the matter at yesterday’s Ipswich meeting.


Race 1: AE Smith Maiden Plate ¬- 1400 metres
1st – DAZZLING PRIDE 2nd – EIRIAN 3rd – HUMPTY BUMPTY 4th – MISS HAVISHAM

The start was delayed when the Clerks of the Course were late arriving on course.

PALE FACE ROCKET – Slow to begin. For some distance rounding the turn near the 900 metres was inclined to get its head up and raced keenly when being restrained in an attempt to find cover.

MYSTIC HARMONY – Began awkwardly. For some distance in the early part of the home straight was held up on heels.

MISS HAVISHAM – Was bumped shortly after the start.

GOLD CLAIM – Rounding the turn near the 900 metres had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

EIRIAN – Was inclined to race with its head in the air in the middle stages.

HUMPTY BUMPTY – Was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

DAZZLING PRIDE – Jockey W. D’Avila was reprimanded under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i) for using his whip on the gelding on 2 consecutive occasions prior to the 1200 metres.

Race 2: Michels Restaurant & Catering QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1200 metres
1st – LA PRENSA 2nd - MISHANI PILOT 3rd – ALL BAR LILY 4th – DORA’S MAGIC

DAESY DANORO – Stood flat-footed at the start and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer Mrs L. McCormack was told that prior to racing again the filly will have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.

IRISH TOUCH – Rounding the turn near the 800 metres took charge of its rider, ran to the outside rail and was restrained out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly was shin sore. Trainer Mr R. Stagg said that the gelding would now be spelled. Nevertheless, he was advised that prior to racing again the filly will have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.

LA PRENSA – Shortly after the start shifted in and bumped another runner.

MOLONGLE JOY – Bumped shortly after the start. Held up rounding the home turn, and shortly after straightening had to be steadied when disappointed for a narrow run.

HURAI – Began awkwardly.

MISHANI PILOT – Slow to begin.

COPPER COIN – After being crossed near the 900 metres commenced to over-race with its head up. Jockey G. Kliese reported that he was held up rounding the home turn and was unable to obtain clear running until inside the final 100 metres.

SHE’S A RINGO – Raced wide without cover throughout.

BRED TO RULE – Raced wide throughout.

ALL BAR LILY – Jockey B. Thomson was reprimanded under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i) for using her whip on the filly in 2 consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.

Race 3: Coast To Coast The Golden Roast BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1609 metres
1st – MASTER AVATAR 2nd – CRAIGLEA FOCUS 3rd – SAIL THE STARS 4th - THE PRINCIPAL

VO TREASURE – Prior to the race trainer M. Dale advised stewards that the mare will be ridden further forward today, contrary to its normal racing pattern. The mare was ridden accordingly.

THE PRINCIPAL – Crowded for room shortly after the start.

STANDFORD – Slow to begin.

CRAIGLEA FOCUS – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Race 4: Sexton Developments Class 1 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – ONE FOR THE MONEY 2nd – ROSIE’S COMMAND 3rd – RAINING DOLLARS 4th – ZIGGY’S SPIRIT

RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 600 metres REMOS (Jockey P. Cullen) had to be checked when crowded for room between FRENCHENKA (Jockey F. Edwards), which shifted out marginally, and ROSIE’S COMMAND (Apprentice M. Murphy), which was inclined to shift in away from EXALTED WARRIOR (Jockey M. Morris).

ZIGGY’S SPIRIT – Shortly after straightening was inclined to lay out and was awkwardly placed on heels.

Race 5: Hurle Family Trust BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – MAN AROUND TOWN 2nd – GUEPARDO 3rd – ROYAL PHYSICIAN 4th – SERGEANT SHRIVER

SHE BEE STINGIN’ – Began awkwardly, resulting in its rider, Jockey D. Simmons, becoming unbalanced in the saddle and losing ground. Shortly after straightening Jockey D. Simmons accidentally dropped his whip.

ANZUS – Began awkwardly.

PINCER STRIKE - Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.

MAN AROUND TOWN – Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.

SERGEANT SHRIVER – Jockey B. Thomson was fined $100 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using his whip on the gelding on 7 occasions, two more than permitted under the rule, and two of which were consecutive.

Race 6:KordaMentha Class 6 Plate – 1400 metres
1st – MOUNTAIN VIEW 2nd – ALAKRIS 3rd – LOCEANO 4th – PRETTY VACANT

When Jockey S. Wilson was unable to fulfil his engagement for CORONATION JOURNEY for personal reasons, Jockey M. Morris was substituted.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed whilst stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice S. Wiseman, the rider of LOCEANO which finished 3rd, against ALAKRIS (Jockey N. Day) being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the final 100 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official video films and taking into account their own observations, stewards established that inside the final 100 metres LOCEANO had to be checked when crowded for room between ALAKRIS which sifted out under pressure and MOUNTAIN VIEW (Jockey F. Edwards) which shifted in. As stewards were unable to attribute the incident solely to ALAKRIS and bearing in mind the margin of a length between the two runners at the finish and the manner in which both horses ran to the finish, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred, LOCEANO would have beaten ALAKRIS home. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the placings ordered to stand.

At a subsequent inquiry Jockey Day and Jockey Edwards were reprimanded and advised to stop riding and straighten sooner than they did on this occasion.

FIELDS OF TUSCANY – Bumped at the start.

ETRANGERE – Bumped with another runner at the start.

Passing the 1300 metres CRACOW (Apprentice M. Haley) had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of MOUNTAIN VIEW (Jockey F. Edwards), which was carried in by KING COBIA (Jockey D. Simmons), which shifted in when not quite clear. For some distance after this CRACOW raced in restricted room to the inside of MOUNTAIN VIEW, and had to be checked and lost its rightful running near the 1100 metres when that runner shifted in marginally.

AUGUSTE – Raced wide without cover throughout.

CRACOW – Approaching the 600 metres had to be steadied when held up behind another runner.

Race 7: Pat Molloy Jewellers Class 2 Handicap – 1300 metres
1st – CORONATION JOURNEY 2nd – HELOW TUCKER 3rd – ALAWA 4th – KAYLEE

CORONATION JOURNEY – Slow to begin.

THE HANKINATOR – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, Jockey B. Thomson explained that she had been instructed to lead. She said that after beginning only fairly, she rode her mount vigorously in the early stages to comply with her instructions. She added that after obtaining the lead the gelding then commenced to over-race and refused to settle and as a result was left without a finishing effort and weakened noticeably. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Jockey B. Thomson concurred with stewards in that she should have made a greater effort to restrain her mount once in the lead.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

RACE 5: Jockey B. Thomson $100 – Use of whip on SERGEANT SHRIVER 7 times, 2 more times than permitted, and 2 of which were consecutive (A.R. 137A(5)(a)(ii).

Reprimands

RACE 1: Jockey W. D’Avila – Use whip on DAZZLING PRIDE on 2 consecutive strides prior to 100m.(A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i)).
RACE 2: Jockey B. Thomson – Use whip on ALL BAR LILY in 2 consecutive strides prior to 100m (A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i)).
RACE 6: Jockey N. Day – careless riding (A.R. 137(a)).
Jockey F. Edwards – careless riding (A.R. 137(a)).

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Jockey A. Spinks - Misunderstanding

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners.

Warnings / Bars

RACE 2: DAESY DANORO – Took no competitive part. To trial.
RACE 2: IRISH TOUCH - Hung out and was restrained out of the race. To trial

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 3: MASTER AVATAR – Jockey D. Hayse replaced Jockey A. Spinks (misunderstanding).
RACE 4: ON THE BID – Jockey D. Simmons replaced Jockey A. Spinks
RACE 7: WINDSOR GOLD – Jockey D. Simmons replaced Jockey A. Spinks
CORONATION JOURNEY – Jockey M. Morris replaced Jockey S. Wilson (personal reasons)


Summary of late scratchings