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STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2016
WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/UPGRADED TO GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 1
PENETROMETER - 4.4
RAIL – OUT 5.5 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, 3.5 METRES REMAINDER OF COURSE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Lane
Stewards – Ms J. Portch, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr R. Smith
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

Race 1: Australian Hotel Class 3 Plate - 1609 metres
1st – NIC’S DRAGON 2nd – GLAMORGAN BABE 3rd – SAPODILLA 4th – ALL RIGGED UP

GLAMORGAN BABE - Slow to begin, then raced wide without cover in the latter stages.

CARLINO’S WAY - When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding, which raced below market expectations, Jockey P. Cullen stated that in his opinion the horse was not suited by the slow early tempo, and had been unable to finish off the race as expected.

SAPODILLA – Near the 1300 metres had to be steadied when crossed by another runner.

Following the running of this race the track rating was upgraded to a Good 4.

Race 2: Morley’s Funerals QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – CRAIGLEA CEON 2nd - SIMPLY MARVELLOUS 3rd – NORTHERN DIVINE 4th – CRAIGLEA PUMA

REAL FAITH – Began awkwardly after making contact with the barrier upright. Raced greenly throughout.

BLUMISS – Slow into stride. Was inclined to race greenly throughout.

LADY GEMINI – Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start.

ROTHE AND ROLL – Inclined to lay in under pressure on straightening. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

MISHANI SILVA – Slow into stride. Stewards questioned Apprentice C. Jokic in relation to the performance of the well supported filly. She said that the filly had adopted its usual racing pattern and was unable to muster early pace , however had finished the race off well. Apprentice Jokic was of the opinion that the filly will be better suited in races over further ground in future.

Race 3: Townsville Physio Care Maiden Handicap – 1000 metres
1st – SECOND TIME AROUND 2nd – HE’S A VELLA 3rd - SNAPPY LEGEND 4th - OUR RECIPE

BOLT ON BY – Fractious in the barriers.

AZI – Slow to begin.

BONNE SANTE – Slow to begin. Inclined to shift out in the home straight.

SNAPPY LEGEND - Raced wide without cover throughout. Bumped with another runner on the home turn. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SNAPPY LEGEND, Jockey S. Wilson was of the opinion that the gelding will be better suited over longer distances than today’s race.

MOLONGLE JOY – Bumped by another runner on the home turn.

SECOND TIME AROUND – Inclined to shift out under pressure approaching the winning post.

Race 4: Bamford Medical Centre Tribute to Dr Liam Barry Open Handicap – 1300 metres
1st – CLEAVER 2nd – HORACIO 3r d – SUNSET IN NEW YORK 4th – BOBCAT

HORACIO – Bumped with another runner at the start.

BOBCAT – Bumped by another runner at the start.

SUNSET IN NEW YORK – Slow to begin and then crowded between runners soon after the start.

DAZZLE ON – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.

Race 5: TPI Association NQ/Achieve Exercise Physiologists BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1300 metres
1st – HERE TO DASH 2nd – SHOT OF COURAGE 3rd – CHINA TOWN 4th – PROSPERUM

CRACOW – Delayed the start when reluctant to load into the barriers. Trainer R. Kirkwood was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Slow into stride.

DEE MINISHING – Stood flat-footed as the gates opened and missed the start (6 lengths). Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer Mr M. Whitehouse was advised that the mare will be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

MISS HAVISHAM - Bumped with another runner at the start.

HERE TO DASH – Slow into stride.

SONIC BOOMER – Caught wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey K. Aho in relation to her riding of DEE MINISHING, after it had missed the start by a considerable margin. Jockey Aho explained that her instructions were to go forward, which she attempted to do, however she was forced to travel wide from the 800 metres and as a result the horse was unable to finish off its race. Stewards advised Jockey Aho that, rather than ride her mount along vigorously out wide, in their opinion a better option would have been to tack onto the field and endeavour to obtain running close to the running rail. Trainer Mr M. Whitehouse confirmed the instructions were to go forward with the horse, as he believed this to be the best way for the horse to be ridden, as it needs clear running at all times.

Race 6: Delta Office Solutions/Townsville RSL BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st – CHINABOB 2nd – JAGONAL 3rd – RACING HARADA 4th - DELTA MAGIC

CHAT TIME – Bumped with another runner soon after the start.

WE FOUND IT – Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Near the 500 metres had to be restrained off heels. Inconvenienced approaching the home turn when awkwardly placed in restricted room between runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering minor pain to its back.

JAGONAL – Knuckled at the start.

CRAIGLEA THUNDER – Began awkwardly, got its head up and bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Caught wide without cover throughout.

RYLEE’S SAGA – Bumped with another runner soon after the start. Rounding the home turn was forced to shift wider after being disappointed for clear running.

PERCULES – Slow into stride.

MORE NORTHERLY – Caught wide without cover.

DELTA MAGIC – Raced wide without cover throughout.

MOLONGLE CHIEF – Forced to switch around heels after being disappointed for a run.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines: Nil

Reprimands: Nil

Suspensions: Nil

Absent Riders: Nil

Protest: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners

Warnings / Bars

RACE 5: CRACOW - Delayed the start when reluctant to load. Warning on barrier manners.
RACE 5: DEE MINISHING – Miss the start (6 lengths). Ordered to trial satisfactorily.

Bleeder

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Summary of late scratchings