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STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB TUESDAY 30th AUGUST 2016
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
PENETROMETER - 3.8
RAIL – OUT 1.5 METRES ENTIRE COURSE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Ms J. Portch
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 Saturday 27th August 2016

Race 1: Hall’s Firearms QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap

Trainer Mr M. Lee reported that PLATINUM TYCOON had pulled up well and in his opinion the gelding does not run out a strong 1200 metres.

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Race 1: Like Us On Facebook Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st – PANDAMAN 2nd – DIAMONDNET 3rd – FLINCH 4th – DESERT GAMBLER

MAGIC WELL - Slow to begin then shortly afterwards was bumped by PANDAMAN (Jockey C. Whiteley) which shifted out abruptly.

DIAMONDNET – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Shortly after straightening shifted out and made contact with FLINCH (Apprentice C. Jokic).

Race 2: www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – CRAIGLEA ZING 2nd - CRAIGLEA CEON 3rd – TALK ABOUT A SAGA 4th – CRAIGLEA PUMA

JUCY LUCIE – Trainer Mr J. Campeao was told that a warning will be placed on the filly for being uncompetitive. Should it not improve at its next start, it will be placed in barrier trials until it proves its competitiveness.

NORTHERN DIVINE – Shifted out at the start and made contact with CRAIGLEA PUMA (Jockey G. Kliese).

BROKEN FINGER – Began very awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and hampered MIDNIGHT AIR (Jockey M. Haley).

BLUMISS – Shortly after the start was reluctant to hold its position when racing between runners.

CRAIGLEA CEON – Shortly after straightening shifted out in search of clear running and bumped BROKEN FINGER (Apprentice R. Payne), which was racing greenly.

JACARANDA KING – Inclined to lay out throughout the event.

GIDGEE COALS – Lost its near fore plate in running.

CRAIGLEA PUMA – Bumped at the start. Raced wide without cover.

Race 3: Townsville Bulletin BenchMark 70 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – BOBCAT 2nd – FOREST WAY 3rd - ROWEINER 4th - TESTAMYCOLOURS

For some distance passing the 900 metres, SECRET STEALTH (Jockey C. Whiteley) became awkward in its action, then nearing the 800 metres faltered badly, made contact with the running rail and fell. ELEMENT OF CHANCE (Jockey M. Kai), which was following, was unable to avoid the fallen horse, was severely hampered and Jockey Kai dislodged. HERE TO DASH (Jockey S. Wiseman), which was also following was severely hampered, shifted out and crowded FOREST WAY (Jockey G. Kliese), which was hampered. Jockey Whiteley and Jockey Kai were transported to Townsville Hospital for observation. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Raceday Summary. Stewards will inquire into the matter at a time and date to be fixed.

As a consequence of these incidents the starting times for the remaining races were amended as follows: RACE 4, 3.40 p.m.; RACE 5: 4.15 P.M.; RACE 6: 4.50 p.m.; RACE 7 5.12 p.m. (as scheduled).

Race 4: Mater Health Services North Queensland Class 1 Handicap – 1400 metres
1st – OUR LITTLE MIRACLE 2nd – THE GIRLS IN PARIS 3rd – MISS SONADOR 4th – FRENCH AMOUR

ZATOCHIO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. For some distance in the early part of the home straight was held up on heels and unable to obtain clear running.

GENTLY GUIDED – Began awkwardly, shifted out and crowded THE GIRLS IN PARIS (Jockey B. Thomson) out onto MISS SONADOR (Jockey S. Wiseman).

BOCEPHUS –Shortly after the start shifted in and crowded SONIC BOOMER (Apprentice N. Summers) in onto the hindquarters of AUTHADANE (Jockey D. Simmons). Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

ALL RIGGED UP – Rounding the turn near the 900 metres, when racing keenly shifted out and bumped BOCEPHUS (Jockey M. Haley). When questioned regarding her riding Apprentice R. Payne said that she was under no specific instructions, but rather have the gelding travel where it was comfortable. She stated that after obtaining a handy position the gelding travelled comfortably in the early stages, however was under pressure from the 600 metres. Apprentice Payne added that rounding the home turn she was then awkwardly placed on the heels of GENTLY GUIDED (Apprentice E. Cass) and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight and after obtaining clear running near the 200 metres she was of the belief that the gelding was a spent force, therefore she desisted from riding her mount out under full pressure. Stewards advised Apprentice Payne that in similar circumstances she would be expected to show far greater vigour when in clear running than she had on this occasion.

MISS SONADOR – Approaching the 200 metres was held up on heels and went to the finish without being fully tested.

Race 5: SKY Thoroughbred Central Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap – 1609 metres
1st – THE PRINCIPAL 2nd – HOTEL SPLENDIDO 3rd – ARCANUS 4th – ALAWA

HASHTAG YOLO – Worked hard during its preliminary to the start. Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

THE PRINCIPAL – Slow to begin.

MONSIEUR HUGHES - Slow to begin.

ALAWA – Was a little slow to begin.

Rounding the turn near the 1500 metres HASHTAG YOLO (Apprentice R. Payne) shifted in and made contact with RESTART MY HEART (Jockey W. D’Avila), which in turn was taken in onto HOTEL SPLENDIDO (Jockey J. Lambie).

HELOW TUCKER – Over-raced in the early stages and refused to settle.

GAINSFORD – Got its head up when being restrained in the early stages in an attempt to obtain cover.

ROBABANK – Held up on heels inside the final 100 metres and went to the finish without being tested.

RESTART MY HEART – Was inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

Race 6: SKY Racing BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – CANNY AND THE JET 2nd – CLEAVER 3rd – CHOI OI 4th - ROYAL PHYSICIAN

ROYAL PHYSICIAN – Slow to begin, then was crowded for room shortly afterwards.

CHOI OI – Began awkwardly.

CHINABOB – For some distance approaching the 200 metres was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

CANNY AND THE JET – Raced wide without cover throughout.

Race 7: XXXX Gold Class 3 Plate – 1200 metres
1st – PINYARDA 2nd – SUIT 3rd – LADY SIOUX 4th – METEOR STORM

LADY SIOUX - Prior to the start connections advised stewards that the mare would be ridden further back in the field today if possible. Settled midfield and raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages.

SUIT - On returning to the enclosure Jockey A. Butler was dislodged from the gelding. Acting under the provisions of A.R. 142, stewards declared correct weight.

HITCH ‘EM UP – At the start had to be checked when crowded between HONEST FRIEND (P. Cullen) and SHARP BIJOU (Apprentice L. Attard), which shifted out.

WANTABETHEONE – Slow to begin.

DEE MINISHING – Slow to begin.

QUARTERS SISTER – Raced wide without cover throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Reprimands

Suspensions

Absent Riders

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed –

Warnings / Bars

RACE 2: JUCY LUCIE – Warning for being uncompetitive. If no improvement at next start, to barrier trial until competitive.

Bleeders - Nil

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 4: MISS SONADOR – Jockey S. Wiseman replaced Jockey C. Whiteley (injured)
SRACE 5: ROBABANK - Jockey M. Haley replaced Jockey C.Whiteley
RACE 6: ROYAL PHYSICIAN – Jockey I. Fry replaced Jockey C. Whiteley
STIEG – Jockey D. Sparks replaced Jockey M. Kai.
RACE 7: HONEST FRIEND – Jockey P. Cullen replaced Jockey C. Whiteley.

Summary of late scratchings