QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

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STEWARDS REPORT

NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR TURF CLUB SATURDAY 27th AUGUST, 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
PENETROMETER - 3.9
RAIL – OUT 1.5 METRES ENTIRE COURSE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S.Woolaston
Stewards – Ms J Portch, Mr D. Griffiths, 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 M. Woodham
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr R. Palmer


Race 1: Hall’s Firearms QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1200 metres
1st – SEDUCTIVE DREAM 2nd – CRAIGLEA GHETTO 3rd – CRAIGLEA ODYSSEY 4th – HI SUGAR

PLATINUM TYCOON – Began awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and hampered CRAIGLEA EVELYN (G. Kliese). When questioned Jockey W. D’Avila said that after beginning awkwardly he rode his mount along to take up a forward position, however it then commenced to over-race and refused to settle in the middle stages. He said that passing the 200 metres his mount became awkward in its action and weakened noticeably from that point. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M. Lee will be interviewed regarding the performance.

ALBERT THE ROCKET – Bumped at the start.

MISHANI BELIEVER – Bumped at the start. Inside the 100 metres Jockey D. Simmons momentarily lost the use of his whip when it became entangled in the nearside rein.

SEDUCTIVE DREAM – Jockey F. Edwards was fined $100 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i) for using his whip on the filly in 2 consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.


Race 2: McDonalds Stockland, Castletown Maiden Plate – 1000 metres
1st – I WANNA BREAK FREE 2nd - CHAT TIME 3rd – SECOND TIME AROUND 4th – MITCHY’S INSTINCT

SNAPPY LEGEND – At the start had to be severely checked when crowded between TRY BEFORE DUBAI (Apprentice L. Attard) and CLEVFILLY (Apprentice C. Jokic), both of which shifted ground.

OUR RECIPE – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 400 metres was inclined to hang out, then had to be checked across the heels of RIPPIN ‘’N’ TEARIN (Jockey F. Edwards), which shifted in whilst racing greenly.

BOLT ON BY – Slow to begin.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ – Slow to begin.

Joining the course proper, near the 700 metres, AZI (Jockey J. Lambie), which was racing greenly, shifted out abruptly and crowded HEZLETT (Jockey W. D’Avila) out onto SNAPPY LEGEND (Jockey P. Cullen).

HEZLETT – Passing the 600 metres had to be steadied when racing tight between SNAPPY LEGEND and RIPPIN ‘N’ TEARIN (Jockey F. Edwards), which shifted out slightly.

CLEVFILLY - Shortly after straightening had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between OUR RECIPE (Apprentice C. Jokic) and BOLT ON BY (Apprentice R. Payne).

Race 3: Achieve Exercise Physiologists BenckMark 65 Handicap – 1600 metres
1st – HILARIOUS HONOUR 2nd – BO ROSSA 3rd - ROCHALLOR 4th - ETRANGERE

ETRANGERE – Began awkwardly.

BO ROSSA – Shifted out at the start and made contact with ISLAND BAR.

ISLAND BAR – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

SUNBURY – When questioned about the seemingly disappointing performance, Jockey A. Coome explained that his mount was not suited by the slowly run race and the heavy impost of 60.5 kg, and consequently did not finish off the race as anticipated.

Race 4: Strand Fitness Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – CHINA TOWN 2nd – THE TEENY HASS 3r d – DELTA MAGIC 4th – SHE’S WANTED

BONNIE BON BON - Slow to begin.

OUT OF THE BLUE – Slow to begin.

LA DIOSA – Knuckled shortly after the start.

CHINA TOWN – Slow to begin.

Rounding the turn near the 400 metres KAP IT OFF (Apprentice R. Payne), which was inclined to hang out, had to be checked when racing tight to the inside of LA DIOSA (Jockey M. Hayey), which was racing tight to the inside of FOREST GAZELLE (Jockey B. Thomson), which was directed inwards marginally by OCEAN LINER (Jockey D. Sparks). For some distance after this KAP IT OFF continued to hang out and placed its rider at a disadvantage. In all the circumstances, Jockey Sparks was advised to ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside.

Race 5: Mission Beach Resort Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – WORK OF WORDS 2nd – VAUNTING 3rd – HELLO HARRA 4th – MORE GEORGE

WORK OF WORDS – Jockey J. Lambie was reprimanded under A.R. 137A(4)(b) for using an whip action that raised his arm above shoulder height. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Jockey Lambie’s good record in relation to the rule.

PROSPERUM - Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Inside the final 100 metres raced in restricted room and could not be fully tested.

COBUNGRA BOY – Raced wide without cover throughout.

MORE GEORGE – Held up in the early part of the straight and did not obtain clear running until passing the 200 metres.

IMPERIAL ATTITUDE – Lost its near fore plate near the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the poor performance, Jockey D. Simmons said that after beginning awkwardly with its head up, his munt was then able to obtain a leading position, where it travelled comfortably throughout. However, over the final 100 metres the gelding commenced to give ground and weakened noticeably, which he attributed to the heavy impost of 60kg.

TAXEDTOTHEHILT – Bumped at the start.

VAUNTING – Bumped at the start.

LEGENDARY PLUME – Blundered at the start.

EGIPTIENNE – Raced in restricted room over the final few strides.

Race 6: ADBRI Masonry HY-TEC Townsvillel Amateurs Cup Open Handicap – 2000 metres
1st – LIGHTENUFF 2nd – MISHANI WARRIOR 3rd – FIELDS OF TUSCANY 4th NUDGEE

LIGHTENUFF – Slow to begin.

SECRET HARMONY – Raced keenly in the lead throughout the early and middle stages.

GO BY RIO – Rounding the turn near the 900 metres was inclined to race keenly and had to be steadied away from the heels of LIGHTENUFF (Jockey A. Coome), which shifted in when not quite clear.

NUDGEE – Passing the 600 metres improved onto heels and had to be continually steadied. Jockey B. Thomson was fined $200 under A.R. 137A for using her whip on the gelding on 7 occasions prior to the 100 metres.

ALDREN – Passing the 500 metres had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on heels.

FIELDS OF TUSCANY – Jockey W. D’Avila was fined $100 under A.R. 137A for using his whip on the gelding on 8 occasions prior to the 100 metres. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Jockey D’Avila’s recent good record.

Race 7: McDonalds The Lakes, Aitkenvale Townsville Amateurs Sprint Open Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – ONE BAR NONE 2nd – SUNSET IN NEW YORK 3rd – DAZZLE ON 4th – GLAME GAME

MORE THAN A SONG - Became cast in its box, was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and acting on her advice stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 2.24 p.m.

ACCIDENTAL – Slow to begin, then crowded for room shortly afterwards.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 1: Jockey F. Edwards $100 – use whip on SEDUCTIVE DREAM in 2 consecutive
strides prior to 100m.
RACE 6: Jockey B. Thomson $200 – use whip on NUDGEE 7 times prior to 100 metres (A.R. 137A)
Jockey W. D’Avila $100 – use whip on FIELDS OF TUSCANY 8 times prior to 100 metres (A.R. 137A).

Reprimands
RACE 5: Jockey J. Lambie. Use action that raised his arm above shoulder height (A.R. 137A(4)(b))

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed –

Warnings / Bars


Bleeder

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications


Summary of late scratchings

RACE 7: MORE THAN A SONG – Became cast in its box, examined by vet, declared late scratching at 2.24 p.m.