QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
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STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB                                           TUESDAY  27TH SEPTEMBER 2016
WEATHER  -  FINE                                                                    TRACK RATING –GOOD 4
PENETROMETER  - 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
 
Late Riding Changes
 
As Jockey D. Simmons was injured at the Ewan meeting on Saturday 24th September and unable to fulfil his engagements today, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: TTC Apprentice Of The Year “Chelsea Jokic” QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap 1000 metres
1st –  PLATINUM TYCOON  2nd  –  MY GIRL’S A DRAGON  3rd  –  CRAIGLEA EVELYN  4th  –  CRAIGLEA AMITY

WE JUST LOVE IT – Slow into stride. Stewards spoke with Jockey W. D’Avila in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding, which raced below market expectations. Jockey D’Avila said that he had to ride the horse along throughout, after being slowly away, in an effort to keep in touch with the rest of the field. He added that he believed that the horse would be better suited over longer distances than that of today’s race, as indicated by its recent wins at northern venues. Nonetheless, stewards ordered that WE JUST LOVE IT be examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and no abnormalities were revealed.
 
MY GIRL’S A DRAGON – Inclined to over-race in restricted room near the 600 metres.
 
Race 2: TTC  Horse Of The Year “Mountain View & Craiglea Deken” Open Handicap – 1000 metres
1st –  ROYAL PHYSICIAN  2nd  -  HORACIO  3rd  –  PASSATORIO  4th  –  SECRET HARMONY
 
SECRET HARMONY – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer Mr B. Butts for the late declaration of Apprentice L. Attard as rider of the gelding.
 
PASSATORIO – Slow to begin.
 
FIVE O’CLOCK – Inclined to race ungenerously with its head in the air passing the 600 metres. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: Emanate Legal Maiden Handicap – 1300 metres   
1st – CLEVFILLY  2nd –  SNAPPY LEGEND  3rd  -  WULFIES LADY  4th  - HEZLETT
 
SNAPPY LEGEND – At the start shifted out onto HEZLETT.
 
MANSALE – Shifted in soon after the start.
 
GENERAL BEERS – Slow to begin. Tightened for room between runners shortly after the start. Inclined to over-race for a short distance near the 900 metres.
 
Race 4: Colliers International Class 1 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st – BRAVE BOW  2nd  –  DELTA MAGIC  3r d –  CORNISH TALES  4th –  EGIPTIENNE
 
EGIPTIENNE – Reared as the gates opened and then was slowly away. Trainer Mr S. Potiris was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
I WANNA BREAK FREE – Apprentice R. Payne advised stewards that her mount commenced to race ungenerously after being crossed by another runner near the 1000 metres then failed to stretch out for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was displaying a mild case of dehydration.
 
MISS SONADOR – Slow into stride.
 
AUTHADANE – Raced ungenerously for some distance leaving the 600 metres.
 
MISS HAVISHAM – Raced wide throughout.
 
DELTA MAGIC – Travelled wide throughout.

Race 5: Canadian Club & Dry Class 3 Plate – 1000 metres
1st – DOTHERIGHTHING  2nd –  ROAD FOX  3rd  –  FASTCAR  4th –  ROSIE’S COMMAND
 
MOUNTAIN LANE – The start was delayed when the horse commenced to buck on leaving the mounting yard, dislodging Jockey M. Abe. The mare was quickly recaptured, examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. MOUNTAIN LANE was then fractious in the barriers. Trainer Mr A Cameron will be advised a warning will be placed on the mare’s pre-race manners.
 
GUTZ CI – Bumped another runner on jumping.
 
REMOS – Bumped another runner at the start.
 
FASTCAR – Slowly away, after being tightened for room between runners on jumping.
 
ROAD FOX – Slipped behind at the start. Held up for clear running approaching the 200 metres.
 
RANGILA – Raced wide throughout.
 
CHECKOUT ME TRAVLA – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
Race 6: TTC Trainer Of The Year “Roy Chillemi” Class 2 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st – METEOR STORM  2nd  –  HITCH ‘EM UP  3rd  –  CHINA TOWN  4th  - DANZ THE MAN
 
PROSPERUM – Slow to begin. On straightening shifted across heels in an attempt to obtain clear running.
 
OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Shifted in abruptly soon after the start and inconvenienced another runner. Had to be restrained when racing ungenerously in the early stages. Near the 100 metres had to be restrained when unable to obtain clear running.
 
CHINA TOWN – Refused to settle and over-raced for a considerable distance passing the 1000 metres.
 
SHARP BIJOU – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
PERCULES – Shifted out slightly at the start.
 
DANZ THE MAN – Lost ground when tightened between runners on jumping. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines: Nil
 
Reprimands: Nil
 
Suspensions: Nil
 
Absent Riders: Jockey D Simmons – injured.
 
Protest: Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed –  
All winners
 
Warnings / Bars
 
RACE 4: EGIPTIENNE – Warning on racing manners.
RACE 5: MOUNTAIN LANE – Warning on pre-race behaviour.
 
Bleeder
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
RACE 1: MY GIRL’S A DRAGON – Jockey S. Wiseman replaced Jockey D. Simmons (injured)
RACE 2: FIVE O’CLOCK – Jockey A. Coome replaced Jockey D. Simmons
               SECRET HARMONY – Apprentice L. Attard (Late notification)
RACE 3: GENERAL BEERS – Jockey S. Wiseman replaced Jockey D. Simmons
RACE 4: EGIPTIENNE – Jockey G. Watson replaced Jockey D. Simmons
RACE 6: SHARP  BIJOU – Jockey P. Cullen replaced Jockey D Simmons
 

Summary of late scratchings