RACING QUEENSLAND

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TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB THURSDAY, 9th JUNE 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
PENETROMETER - 4.4 RAIL – OUT 8 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, OUT 4.5 METRES REMAINDER OF COURSE


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, Ms M. Woodham
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr R. Palmer

Race 1: www.townsvilleturfcluib.com.au QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap ¬- 1200 metres
1st – CRAIGLEA DEKEN 2nd – RYLEE’S SAGA 3rd – LILLY KAREENA 4th – NIC’S DRAGON

RYLEE’S SAGA – Whilst returning to scale Apprentice M. Murphy was dislodged from his mount and was attended to by the Ambulance Officer. Acting under the provisions of A.R. 142, stewards deemed that it was impracticable for Apprentice Murphy to weigh in and were of the opinion that he had carried his correct weight. Apprentice Murphy was again examined by the Ambulance Officer and cleared to fulfil his further engagements.

TURN UP THE VOLUME – Bumped at the start.

NIC’S DRAGON – Bumped at the start.

WICKED CRIME – When questioned regarding the poor performance Jockey N. Day stated that his mount never travelled at any stage of the race, despite his vigorous urgings, and was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr R. Long said that the gelding will now be spelled.

Race 2: The Coffee Club Marquee On Sale Now Maiden Handicap - 1200 metres
1st – GOLD CLAIM 2nd - SOME SUNNYDAY 3rd – AUTHADANE 4th – MISS HAVISHAM

ENDING REIGN – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

RED SOLO – Slow to begin.

When the pace steadied rounding the turn near the 900 metres MOLONGLE JOY, MISS HAVISHAM and AUTHADANE all commenced to over-race.

PERDANERITE – Over-raced throughout the middle stages. Rounding the home turn was inclined to lay out and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.

MISS HAVISHAM – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

AUTHADANE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout whilst over-racing.

Jockey W. D’Avila pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that passing the 200 metres he allowed AUTHADANE to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of MISS HAVISHAM (Jockey G. Kliese), which had to be steadied to avoid the heels of that runner. Jockey D’Avila was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday 18th June 2016, up to and including Tuesday 28th June 2016.

Race 3: Townsville Bulletin Class 1 Handicap – 1300 metres
1st – HELOW TUCKER 2nd – OUR LITTLE MIRACLE 3rd – CARLINO’S WAY 4th - ZIGGY’S SPIRIT

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey G. Kliese, the rider of OUR LITTLE MIRACLE which finished 2nd, and Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of CARLINO’S WAY which finished 3rd, to view the official video films to determine whether to lodge objections against HELOW TUCKER (Jockey S. Wiseman) being declared the winner. Having done so, both riders elected not to lodge a protest, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Fractious in the barriers, shifted in very abruptly at the start and made heavy contact with the dividing partition, then shortly afterwards was crowded for room. For a short distance approaching the 100 metres raced in restricted room.

VAUNTING – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part the straight.

GOYUNG THIEF – Bumped shortly after the start.

EXALTED WARRIOR - Was inclined to lay out in the straight and then inside the final 100 metres shifted out abruptly and had to be corrected by its rider.

MARTHA’S MOMENT – Bumped shortly after the start. Rounding the first turn, near the 900 metres, was bumped and carried wider on the track.

SONIC BOOMER – Slow to begin, then raced wide throughout.

HELOW TUCKER – Over-raced in the middle stages.

ZIGGY’S SPIRIT – Held up in the early part of the straight, then raced in restricted room and did not obtain clear running until the 200 metres.

WHO’S YOUR CADDY - On returning to scale Jockey D. Simmons reported that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the event and placed him at a distinct disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding required dental treatment. Trainer Mr R. Tapiolas was told that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

CARLINO’S WAY – Passing the 700 metres improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

Jockey W. D’Avila pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that rounding the home turn he allowed MARTHA’S MOMENT to shift out when insufficiently clear of HELOW TUCKER (Jockey S. Wiseman), which was bumped heavily, became unbalanced and shifted out into the running of CARLINO’S WAY (Jockey P. Cullen). Jockey D’Avila was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday 18th June 2016, up to and including 30th June 2016, to be served concurrently with the suspension imposed in Race 2.

Race 4: Star 106.3 Townsville Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap – 1609 metres
1st – DAZZLING PRIDE 2nd – HOTEL SPLENDIDO 3rd – THE PRINCIPAL 4th – FILLE VILAINE

LOCKIEBE – The start was delayed when the gelding had to be re-saddled. Slow to begin.

DAZZLING PRIDE – Slow to begin. Shortly after straightening was momentarily held up and unable to obtain clear running.

GAINSFORD –Began awkwardly with its head up, then raced fiercely in the early stages and refused to settle.

MY GIRL CHARLIE – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages.

HOTEL SPLENDIDO – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

Race 5: Logistics North Queensland BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1609 metres
1st – MASTER AVATAR 2nd – GO BY RIO 3rd – ETRANGERE 4th – STANDFORD

ETRANGERE – Shifted out at the start and made contact with another runner.

MASTER AVATAR – Bumped at the start.

STANDFORD – Slow to begin.

FIELDS OF TUSCANY – Passing the 1400 metres improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

CORONATION JOURNEY – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

ALDREN – Jockey P. Cullen was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for using his whip on the gelding on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted under the rule.

Race 6: Magnetic Island Shopping Centre Open Handicap (Scaled – 1.5kg) – 1200 metres
1st – ONE BAR NONE 2nd – RIVARIVA 3rd – ACCIDENTAL 4th – CASTLE EXPRESS

SHEKOU – Slow to begin.

CASTLE EXPRESS – Crowded for room at the start and lost ground.

ACCIDENTAL – Shortly after the start was crowded for room between runners, clipped heels and blundered. Raced in restricted room in the early part of the home straight.

NATURAL DANCER – When being crossed near the turn at the 900 metres commenced to over-race.

RIVARIVA - On returning to scale Jockey N. Day reported that with the slow early tempo, his mount raced fiercely and refused to settle.

Race 7: Caltex Yabulu Class 6 Plate – 1000 metres
1st – ROYAL PHYSICIAN 2nd – CHINABOB 3rd – SUNSET IN NEW YORK 4th – CRAIGLEA ZIP

SHE BEE STINGIN’ – Slow to begin, then was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages. Joining the course proper near the 800 metres made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.

NEWSPAPER – Shifted in at the start and made contact with another runner. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which weakened badly over the concluding stages, did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Ms C. Lindgren was told that prior to the gelding racing again she must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness, including the results of an endoscopic analysis, and then the gelding must perform competitively in a trial.

LOKUM – Was bumped at the start.

THE BEST – Began awkwardly.

Joining the course proper near the 800 metres LOKUM (Jockey G. Kliese) had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of SUNSET IN NEW YORK (Jockey F. Edwards), which shifted in when not clear. Jockey Edwards was severely reprimanded.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines


Reprimands

RACE 5: Jockey P. Cullen – use whip on ALDREN 6 times before 100m, 1 more than permitted (A.R.137A).

RACE 7: Jockey F. Edwards – careless riding (A.R. 137(a)).
Suspensions

RACE 2: Jockey W. D’Avila – careless riding (A.R. 137(a)): Suspended from midnight 18/06/2016 to midnight 28/06/2016
RACE 3: Jockey W. D’Avila – careless riding (A.R. 137(a)): Suspended from midnight 18/06/2016 to midnight 30/06/2016 – To be served concurrently.

Absent Riders


Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners, WICKED CRIME, OUR LITTLE MIRACLE, RIVARIVA and CHINABOB

Warnings / Bars

RACE 3: WHO’S YOUR CADDY – Warning on racing manners.
RACE 7: NEWSPAPER – Vet cert required and to trial competitively.

Bleeder

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications


Summary of late scratchings