STEWARDS REPORT
 
YEPPOON TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 29th October, 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr G Meek
Stewards: Mr. G. Wust
Clerk of Scales- W. Welburn
Judge – W. Welburn
Veterinarian – C Pearson
Starter- C. Matthews
 
Race 1 ELDERS INSURANCE & FINANCIAL PLANNING Maiden Plate 950 METRES
 
OUR BLAZEBOY Jumped outwards at the start and bumped ZOOBERNS
CADE’S CRUSADER- Slow to begin and raced wide without cover.
BELMONT TURF BELLE– Had to be steadied when placed in restricted room near the 700m. J Stephens, the rider of INFRANGIBLE, was advised to exercise more care and to provide runners more clearance when shifting ground.
 
Race 2 - GSQ - GREEN SOLUTIONS QUEENSLAND Class 3 Plate 950 METRES
 
WHISKEY LAD and THE CATHOLIC GIRL bumped at the start.
DANCE HALO raced wide without cover.
WHISKEY LAD lost near hind plate shortly after the start.
 
Race 3 - 3:00PM CAUSEWAY LAKE KIOSK Class B Handicap 1100 METRES
 
COSTA LITTLE was slow into stride.
BENJI was slow into stride.
DRAGSTER and SABA LASS bumped near the 700 metres.
 
Race 4 - G.J. GARDNER HOMES YEPPOON NEWMARKET OPEN Handicap 1300 METRES
 
EMBRACE THE PAIN- Declared a late scratching at 12.50pm due to high temperature.
Trainer advised to present veterinary inspection certificate.
QUICK ASSAULT raced wide without.
FINAL CHAPTER rider A Taylor issued with reprimand for use of her whip on one more occasion that permissible.
 
 
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by Jockey D. Simmons, rider of the 4th placegetter, STYLISH LUCK, against FINAL CHAPTER being declared the 3rd placegetter, on the grounds of interference passing the 1200m.  After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, it was established that passing the 1200m
FINAL CHAPTER shifted in and caused STYLISH LUCK to be taken inwards, which had to be checked and lost ground. In the opinion of Stewards, the interference sustained by STYLISH LUCK at this stage materially affected its finishing position, particularly given the beaten margin of a nose between the runners at the finish. Therefore the protest was upheld  and amended the  placings to read:    No. 5 – HEARTBREAK HARRY – 1st   
No. 4 – KNOWING ME – 2nd No. 7 – STYLISH LUCK - 3rd No. 2 – FINAL CHAPTER – 4th.  Subsequently, A. Taylor, rider of FINAL CHAPTER, was reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort to prevent her mounts shifting ground.
 
Race 5 - REGALS DENTAL QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 METRES
 
MONACO ROCKET - Slow to begin and slow into stride, raced some distance from the field throughout.
GIDGEE COALS raced wide without cover.
Jockey Alisha Taylor (Lady Gemini) was fined the sum of $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions –
Fines- Race 5 – Jockey Alisha Taylor, whip use, 8 strikes - $300 AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Reprimands – Race 4 Jockey Alisha Taylor AR137A(5)(a)(ii)] Excessive use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100 metres. Jockey Alisha Taylor AR137(a) Careless riding shifting in when not sufficiently clear.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed - Post-race All Winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 2 EMBRACE THE PAIN- 12.50pm Temperature
 
Rider Alterations
Race 4 KNOWING ME – Chris McIver (M. Haley dually engaged)