STEWARDS REPORT
 
YEPPOON TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 18 August, 2018      
 
WEATHER – FINE                     TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr M Heath
Stewards –Mr D Macklyn
Clerk of Scales – Mr W Welburn
Judge – Mr W Welburn & Ms L Gull
Veterinarian- Dr P McCosker
Swab attendants – Miss N Boyle
Starter- Mr C Matthews
 
 
General
 
Stewards inquired into a complaint made by Yeppoon Turf Club Secretary M Hornery against Jockey N Seymour. After taking evidence from both M Hornery and Jockey N Seymour, Stewards were of the opinion that there was insufficient evidence to take any action however reminded both parties of the expectation upon them to act professional.
 
Supplementary Report – Gladstone 11/08/18
 
Trainer T McMahon reported that SHROUDED, which raced in Race 3 at the above mentioned meeting, had showed signs of soreness in its near side neck. He further advised that the mare will undergo treatment and continue on its current campaign.
 
Supplementary Report – Rockhampton Track Work 18/08/18
 
Trainer A Suli reported that PARTY PARDEE had returned from track work with blood in both nostrils. Mr Suli was advised that the gelding would be banned from racing for 3 months and a 1000 metre gallop to the satisfaction of stewards. Trainer A Suli further advised that the gelding would be retired.
 
Race 1: G. J. Gardner Homes Yeppoon Class 2 Plate 950m
 
MAGITORIAL – Dipped on jumping unbalancing its rider. Cast the near fore plate during the event. Jockey P Romeo reported that he lost use of his near side iron on jumping and the gelding hung out throughout.
 
SIANARA – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
EXCELCAT – Jumped outwards at the start contacting THE GREATEST.
 
THE GREATEST – Bumped on jumping.
 
PINSTRYKE – Raced three wide throughout with cover.
 
JELLYBEAN – Raced three wide without cover until near the 600 metres. Shifted out abruptly near the 600 metres and raced wide without cover for the remainder of the event.
 
Following this event, Stewards upgraded the track from Good 4 to Good 3 retrospective of Race 1.
 
Race 2: Keppel Bay Sailing Club QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 950m
 
MISS MANIBEL – Slow to begin and shifted out on jumping. Raced wide without cover.

OUR GIRL FIFI – Raced three wide with cover. Hung in near the 100 metres for a short distance.
 
FLOSSY TOP – Fractious in the barrier prior to the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Jockey P Romeo reported that his mount hung out throughout.
 
TALA RIKISA – Bumped shortly after the start by ROCKETHEAD.
 
ROCKETHEAD – Bumped with TALA RIKISA shortly after the start.
 
BUNDY BEAR - Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Slow to begin and raced well back from the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be shin sore. Trainer L Wright was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again should it start within 6 weeks. Trainer L Wright advised that the gelding would be sent for a spell.
 
Race 3: St. Brendans Old Boys BenchMark 55 Handicap 1800m
 
POETIC HEART – Stewards accepted the explanation regarding the late declaration of rider. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
FRISKIER – Stewards questioned App. T Doyle regarding his riding of the gelding during the event. App. Doyle stated that he had been caught wide in the early stages of the race and was unable to obtain a position closer to the fence. He further stated that in the back straight he had tried to move forward and obtain a position closer to the fence however was unable to when other runners also pressed forward. Stewards noted App. Doyle’s explanation.
 
Race 4: Lion Nathan XXXX Maiden Plate 1200m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey M Stephens to view the available patrol films over the final 150 metres. After doing so, Jockey Stephens lodged an objection against QUADACUS being placed first alleging interference over the final 150 metres of the event. After hearing evidence from Jockey M Stephens, Trainer A Stephens and App. E Smith and making observations of the patrol films, Stewards noted that while QUADACUS (App. E Smith) had shifted out over the final 150 metres they were of the opinion that the interference suffered by TWIST EDGEROI (Jockey M Stephens) did not warrant the reversal of the placings and accordingly dismissed the objection and declared correct weight.
 
TEREX – Stewards accepted the explanation regarding the late declaration of App. T Doyle as rider. Slow to begin. Bumped near the 350 metres when GAI OF THE GALAXY shifted out.
 
TRUST ISSUES – Slow to begin.
 
GAI OF THE GALAXY – Near the 700 metres steadied from heels when HEZAGIGOLO was over racing and shifted outwards momentarily. Shifted out to avoid the heels of HEZAGIGOLO near the 350 metres and bumped TEREX.
 
HEZAGIGOLO – After beginning well, over-raced from the 1000 metres to the 700 metres. Shifted out abruptly near the 350 metres.
 
Race 5: Star Liquor Class B Handicap 1400m
 
MOONLIGHT DIAMOND – Declared a late scratching at 12:00pm. Stewards accepted the explanation put forward by Trainer B Loakes.
 
CAPELLA GIRL – Reared slightly as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced well back from the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer A O’Sullivan was advised that the mare would banned from racing for three months and is required to gallop over 1000 metres to the satisfaction of stewards. Trainer O’Sullivan stated that the mare would now be retired.
 
ROCKET OF GOLD – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SNOOZE – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
DOUBLEO CI – Steadied near the 600 metres when tightened between GLADISHING which shifted out slightly to advance into a run and ROCKET OF GOLD which was tiring and rolled in slightly.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Nil.
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All Winners.
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2 – BUNDY BEAR – Shin sore – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 5 – CAPELLA GIRL – Bled both nostrils – AR8(t).
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 5 – MOONLIGHT DIAMOND
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4 – TEREX – App. T Doyle.