QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 2017
 
WEATHER OVERCAST          TRACK RATING ? SOFT 66         RAIL
TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards R. Hitchener
Stewards J. Childs, L. Carvosso, E. Hodges
Clerk of Scales D. Rossiter
Judge M. Grew
Veterinarian K. Widderick
Swab Attendants A. Jones
Starter S. Tauu     
Stewards Secretary M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
As D. Graham (ill), C. Whitely (personal reasons) and D. Edmonds (licencing issue) were unable to fulfil their engagements at todayys meeting, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Due to the late arrival of the Ambulance on course prior to Race 1, the starting times for Races 1 to 5 were amended as follows:-
 
Race 1 1.00pm
Race 2 1.30pm
Race 3 2.09pm
Race 4 2.41pm
Race 5 3.12pm
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred in the vicinity of the jockeyys room and the scales area following the running of Race 2, involving jockey G. Geran and trainer Mr. B Hudson.. Stewards took evidence from both gentleman in relation to this incident.. Mr. Hudson subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct under AR. 175(q), in that he did act in an improper manner by engaging in a verbal altercation with jockey G. Geran.. Mr. Hudson was fined $200.. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account Mr. Hudsonns plea of guilty, and his good record in relation to this rule.. Further, jockey G. Geran also pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct under AR. 175(q), in that he did act in an improper manner by engaging in a verbal altercation with trainer Mr. B Hudson.. Jockey Geran was fined $200. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account jockey Geranns plea of guilty, and his good record in relation to this rule.
 
Race 1: WARWICK HOTEL QTIS 3YO HHCAP 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed to allow the broadcast of an international event.
 
SOLID ASSET Hung out in the early stages.
 
SUZYYS ROSE Laid in in the early stages of the home straight.
 
Race 2: WARWICK VET CLINIC BENCHMARK 60 HHCAP 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed when HOOKED A BEAUTY required farrier attention prior too leaving the enclosure.
 
CAPTAINNS ANGEL Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
JEPTOO Tightened for room and checked near the 550m, resulting in the mare losing significant ground.. G. Geran, the rider of POETIC DRAGON, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that at a point he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of JEPTOO resulting in that runner being tightened for room, checked and losing significant ground.. Jockey Gerans licence to ride in races was suspended for 11 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 21 October 2017 and expire at midnight on Wednesday 1 November 2017.. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account jockey Gerans guilty plea.. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have sustained a laceration to the off fore pastern.
 
CAPITAL CITY Buffeted between runners in the early stages of the home straight.
 
NELLIES DELIGHT Buffeted between runners in the early stages of the home straight.
 
PITBULL Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
Race 3: GROSS WHOLESALE MEATS MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
 
CHEVYS DESIRE - Stewards accepted trainer S. Thomass explanation for the late declaration of N. Evans as rider.
 
SCHMIDTY On return to scale, Apprentice N. Keal could offer no explanation for the poor performance, however he reported that the gelding failed to travel strongly at any stage of the event.
 
BALLINA BAY Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BUBBA ROCKER Bumped at the start.
 
DRAGONFLY MISS Tightened for room at the start.. Laid in rounding the home turn, and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
GREGGS GIRL After being caught wide in the early stages, the mare was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 700m.
 
KIRAAS BEAT After being slow to begin, the mare was further hampered at the start when bumped by another runner.
 
PET DRAGON Laid in in the home straight.
 
REAL ROMANCE Began awkwardly, and shifted in bumping another runner.
 
RED MONKEY Bumped at the start.. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: TRI-STEEL WARWICK MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
 
OUR CONSOLATION Raced wide throughout.
 
REAL DYNAMITE Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 800m.
 
JARDINE Slow to begin.. On return to scale, jockey B. Looker could offer no explanation for the poor performance, however he reported that the mare failed to travel strongly at any stage of the event.
 
OAKFIELD SUNSET Raced wide throughout.
 
VOLIVOLI Laid in in the early stages.
 
TAPTHETILL Steadied to avoid heels near the 900m.
 
Race 5: HUTCHISON QUARRIES RATINGS BAND 0 60 HHCAP 2000M
 
After viewing the Stewards patrol footage, A. Badger, the rider of ALFIE JUNIOR, placed 4th by the Judge, lodged an objection against the 2nd placegetter, THEREES NEMO (B. Appo), alleging interference from the 100m.. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that whilst THEREES NEMO did shift out over the concluding stages causing ALFIE JUNIOR to steady from heels, Stewards were not of the view that the degree of interference suffered warranted a reversal of the placings, particularly given the proximity of the incident to the finish line.. Stewards therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judgees placings. Nevertheless, Beau Appo was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
ROCKY HALO Tightened for room at the start.
 
THEREES NEMO Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
NAYTELLRHI MISS Raced wide without cover throughout the event.
 
PRINCE OF BARODA Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: HIRE SOLUTIONS CLASS 2 HHCAP 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ROYAL LADY was late to the enclosure after being resaddled, due to jockey S. Bayliss presenting the horse with the wrong saddlecloth.. Jockey Bayliss was reprimanded as a result of this incident.. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account jockey Bayliss good record in relation to this rule.
 
The start of this race was further delayed when EXPLOSIVE BELLE, which refused to load, was declared a late scratching at 3.50pm.. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on EXPLOSIVE BELLE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
8 cents in the dollar for the Win #10
12 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #12
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11
 
Mr. M Nolanns trainerrs representative was advised that Mr Nolan would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate for the mare before being permitted to race again.
 
MARANETTA Began awkwardly.. On return to scale, jockey N. Tomizawa reported that his mount travelled well during the event however, when placed under pressure, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing.
 
FINE EYES Stewards questioned jockey R. Williams in relation to her riding of the mare between the 200m and 100m.. Jockey Williams advised that her mount had a tendency to lay out during the event, and for that reason she was using the whip in her left hand.. She added that near the 150m, MARANETTA, which was racing forward of her mount, shifted out marginally forcing her to shift out away from that runnerrs heels, and in doing so her mount shifted further than anticipated, resulting in the mare being momentarily held up at the heels of COMMAND TROOP.. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
GREAT GRATS Raced wide throughout.
 
CASINO GOLD Tightened for room at the start.
 
Race 7: WARWICK CREDIT UNION WARWICK CUP OPEN HHCAP 1500M
 
BELFLYER Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RHYME NOR RHYTHM Steadied from heels whilst racing keenly near the 800m.
 
JUST AS LOYAL Slow to begin.. Raced 3 wide throughout the event.
 
LEPRECHAUN LAD Slow to begin.
 
CONGELATOR Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 8: FRASERS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT WARWICK NEWMARKET BENCHMARK 65 HHCAP
 
DEADLY SHADOW Began awkwardly.
 
DAZZLE EM SID Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RACECRAFT Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground.
 
KURRAJONG DRAGON Began awkwardly.
 
YOU SAY NO WAY - Stewards accepted trainer T. Pascoees explanation for the late declaration of Beau Appo as rider.
 
DRUM MASTER Raced wide throughout.
 
WHISPERING WINGS Declared a late scratching at 10.00am on veterinary advice.. Trainer G. Schwenke was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. S. Bayliss present horse with wrong saddlecloth.
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. B. Hudson - $200 improper conduct - AR. 175(q)
Race 2. G. Geran - $200 improper conduct AR. 175(q)
>                            
Suspensions
Race 2. G. Geran careless riding 11 days (21.10.17 01.11.17) AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
App. D. Graham ill medical clearance required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6. EXPLOSIVE BELLE refused to load, late scratching barrier certificate AR. 8(t).
 
Protests
Race 5. ALFIE JUNIOR (4th) v. THEREES NEMO (2nd) alleged interference from the 100m dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1..        SOLID ASSET K. Yoshidaa
Race 2..        FIVE SPICES B. Lookerr
>                   TIACONI
J. Oliverr
Race 3..        CHEVYS DESIRE N. Evanss
>                   BALLINA BAY App. J. Hodge
Race 4..        REAL DYNAMITE B. Ainsworthh
>                  PUNTO NERO J. Oliverr
Race 5..        THATTS DESPICABLE App. N. Keal
Race 6.        COMMAND TROOP
App. A. Spinks
Race 7..        OUR CLARKY R. Williamss
Race 8..        FINAL HOPE App. R. Goldsbury
>                   RACECRAFT
J. Worleyy
>                    YOU SAY NO WAY - Beau Appoo
>                    SUPREME WILLY S. Baylisss
>                    QUATTRO FANTASTICO App. S. Sweeney
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. EXPLOSIVE BELLE 3.50pm barriers.
Race 8. WHISPERING WINGS 10.00am vet advice.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision.