RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

Toowoomba Turf Club – Saturday, 13 October 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – CUSHION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – J. Childs, R. Doyle, P. Stephens
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P McAuliffe
Swab attendants – J. Snell, R. Burchmann
Bookmakers Supervisor – Club
Starter – P. Brennan
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Following on from the inquiry convened on Tuesday, 3 October, into an incident between bookmaker L. Bruggemann and bookmaker's clerk John Handley, Stewards required bookmaker B. Leeson to furnish evidence of applications for Mr Handley to field on his behalf in his absence. Mr Leeson has since tendered to the Stewards copies of emails forwarded to Racing Queensland which were sent inadvertently to an employee who had recently left Racing Queensland. These emails therefore were never sent to the appropriate officials. As Stewards were satisfied that Mr Leeson had endeavoured to provide the appropriate paperwork, no further action was taken.

GENERAL

As apprentice A. Fancourt was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Apprentice L. Tarrant was fined $100 for failing to produce a letter of authority.

Race 1: K & R PLUMBING CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1625M
1st – New Ranger 2nd – Mako Shark 3rd – Canadian Hussey 4th – Sosueme

Track temperature: 26 degrees Celsius

Prior to correct weight, apprentice J. Letherby, the rider of 2nd placegetter MAKO SHARK, requested to view the replay to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against NEW RANGER (N. Nishio) being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 200m. After viewing the film apprentice Letherby formally lodged a protest. On the evidence it was established that near the 200m NEW RANGER shifted in and brushed MAKO SHARK, however Stewards were of the view that any inconvenience suffered by MAKO SHARK was inconsequential to the result and did not materially affect its chances and therefore the protest was dismissed.

On jumping, both SOSUEME (N. Evans) and NAKOMA STAR (L. Tarrant) were badly unbalanced when crowded for room between CANADIAN HUSSEY (T. Serjeant) and MAKO SHARK (J. Letherby), both of which shifted ground abruptly.

NEW RANGER was slow to begin.

For a considerable distance in the middle stages CANADIAN HUSSEY hung out.

Near the 900m NAKOMA STAR shifted in and made heavy contact with the running rail.

Race 2: LAND TRANSPORT CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Albion 2nd – Dhacourt 3rd – Let Me Rock 4th – Red Creek

Track temperature: 22 degrees Celsius

Stewards accepted C. Kearney's explanation for being unable to fulfil his engagement on OUT OF CHARACTER. D. McMaster was substituted as the rider of that mare.

OUT OF CHARACTER (D. McMaster) was slow to begin.

SCOTCH ROCKET (W. O'Connell) shifted out at the start and bumped ALBION (N. Evans).

Near the 900m DHACOURT (D. Robinson), which was racing keenly and awkwardly placed on the heels of SCOTCH ROCKET, had to be shifted out and when doing so made contact with OUT OF CHARACTER.

For a major part of the race ALBION hung in.

Race 3: CFMEU MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
1st –Dream Bella 2nd – Just A Rockstar 3rd – Aubrey's Ace 4th – Are Tee Ess

Track temperature: 19 degrees Celsius

NOVA ROCKS (C. Maund) and CHILLDOWN (T. Serjeant) came together on jumping away.

ONE TOUGH BABE (N. Nishio) began very awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and lost considerable ground.

GOLDEN VOGUE (D. McMaster) began awkwardly and shifted out.

Near the 800m JUST A ROCKSTAR (M. O'Brien) was steadied when crowded inside CHARMING ALLY (D. Robinson) which shifted in slightly, away from DREAM BELLA (S. Bogenhuber).

Approaching the winning post JUST A ROCKSTAR raced in restricted room.

Race 4: WILSONTON BETTA ELECTRICAL & HOME LIVING MAIDEN PLATE – 850M
1st – Bella Leica 2nd – Beaudette 3rd – Gypsy Jazz 4th – Bituminous

Track temperature: 17 degrees Celsius

On leaving the mounting yard DEHERE SHE COMES became very fractious, reared and threw itself down, injuring its rider, Ms T. Serjeant. As a result, DEHERE SHE COMES was declared a late scratching at 6.47 p.m. A considerable delay then ensued whilst apprentice Serjeant was treated for her injuries and to enable another ambulance to arrive on course to transport her to hospital. Because of this significant delay, the horses, which had arrived at the barriers, were returned to the mounting yard. When a replacement ambulance did eventually arrive, the horses were then sent to the start, resulting in Race 4 commencing at approximately 7.15 p.m. As a result of this, the start of Race 5 had to be put back from 7.27 p.m. to 7.42 p.m. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on DEHERE SHE COMES be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 6.47 pm.:

1 cent in the dollar for the Win - BELLA LEICA
7 cents in the dollar for place of winner – BELLA LEICA
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - BEAUDETTE
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd place – GYPSY JAZZ

In the straight JUST A CRACKER (R. Goltz) hung in very badly and proved difficult to ride.

Near the 600m BELLA LEICA (L. Morrison) shifted in, resulting in GYPSY JAZZ (N. Nishio) striking the running rail and having to be restrained. L. Morrison was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure she is properly clear when crossing other runners.

Race 5: NEIL MANSELL GROUP CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1000M
1st – Doug's Jet 2nd – Teaanna Lass 3rd – Charge A Fortune 4th – Captain Fun

Track temperature: 15 degrees Celsius

As apprentice T. Serjeant had been transported to hospital after being dislodged prior to Race 4, apprentice N. Nishio was substituted as the rider of ON ICE NOW.

DOUG'S JET (R. Goltz) was slow to begin.

ON ICE NOW (N. Nishio) blundered at the start and shifted in making contact with CAPTAIN FUN (M. O'Brien).

MISS GYPSY ROSE (C. Eaton) laid in over the concluding stages.

Race 6: MELBOURNE CUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1625M
1st – Jack's Back 2nd – Keltic Honour 3rd – Knute 4th – Spinada

Track temperature:14 degrees Celsius

On jumping PROFESSOR (D. Robinson) was badly inconvenienced by KELTIC HONOUR (D. Sparks), which began awkwardly and shifted out away from THE CLANDY MAN CAN (L. Morrison).

SPINADA (R. Goltz) raced keenly in the middle stages.

JACK'S BACK (C. Maund) hung out from the 800m, making the home turn wide.

Race 7: XMAS PARTY AT THE CLUB CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1300M
1st – Windel Tori 2nd – Tough Taimz 3rd – Like A Gee Six 4th – Trillium

Track temperature: 13 degrees Celsius

Down the back straight LIKE A GEE SIX (S. Bogenhuber) raced ungenerously and got its head up on a couple of occasions.

TOUGH TAIMZ (M. O'Brien) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. L. Morrison – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)

Fines
App. L. Tarrant - $100 – no letter of authority – LR. 61(1)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 4. App. T. Serjeant – dislodged – medical clearance req'd

Absent jockeys
App. A. Fancourt – injured – medical clearance req'd

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race –
Flagflamenco, Cos Sea Rose, Jack's Back, Keltic Honour, Tough Taimz

Horses swabbed post-race –
All winners, Mako Shark, Dhacourt, Just A Rockstar

Protests
Race 1. MAKO SHARK (2nd) v. NEW RANGER (2nd) – inteference near the 200m – dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. NEW RANGER – N. Nishio
Race 2. LET ME ROCK – T. Serjeant, OUT OF CHARACTER – D. McMaster
Race 3. ONE TOUGH BABE – N. Nishio
Race 5. ON ICE NOW – N. Nishio
Race 4. DEHERE SHE COMES – T. Serjeant
Race 7. TOUGH TAIMZ – M. O'Brien

Late scratchings

Race 4. DEHERE SHE COMES – 6.47 p.m.



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