RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER 2014

WEATHER – OVERCAST /SHOWERY RAIL – TRUE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7 (Races 1-3
HEAVY 8 (Race 4)
HEAVY 9 (Race 5)
HEAVY 10 (After Race 5)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – G. Dimsey, P. McLean, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – N. Boyle, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – D. Lovell
Swab attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – D. Hearn, M. Henderson
Jockeys Advocate – D. Tanti
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski


Race 1: TRADE ALLIANCE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M

TEQUILA SLAMMER – Raced wide throughout.

SMART RULER – Began awkwardly and threw its head in the air. Overraced in the middle stages.

BLACKJACK PRINCESS – Tightened shortly after the start.

WATASTORY – When questioned regarding the performance, rider K. Wharton stated that he was at a loss to explain the run today and felt the mare was very disappointing. Stable representative L. Kelly reported that he was most disappointed with the mare’s performance as the horse had worked well leading into today’s event and the stable had expected a forward showing. Mr Kelly undertook to notify stewards should anything come to light in coming days which may have had an effect on today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ACADANE – Raced wide throughout.

GRAZIO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 2: LIPTON ICE TEA QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M

FIRST DRAFT – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.

OLE PABLO – Slow to begin.

RAYS ARE LUCKY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

SECRET TRYST – Overraced in the middle stages.

AUDELLA – After passing the winning post, blundered after clipping the heels of FIRST DRAFT (A. Fancourt), which shifted in. Apprentice Fancourt was reprimanded and advised to show much greater care in similar circumstances.

Race 3: HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY RON CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1100M

The start of this race was delayed considerably when RUMOUR AND SCANDAL, which broke through the barriers and completed two circuits of the course, was declared a late scratching at 1.50 pm by order of stewards. Trainer L. Clarke was advised that the gelding must officially trial on two occasions to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on RUMOUR AND SCANDAL be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 1.50 pm:

16 cents in the dollar for the Win #3
15 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
16 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2

TAILWIND – Tightened for room on jumping away.

EAST VILLAGE – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by J. Morris as to why he was unable to make the weight on this runner and was replaced by P. Schmidt.

BRONCO - A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. As this was first time in which the horse had bled, trainer M. Palmer was advised that the horse would be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.


Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to HEAVY 8.


Race 4: BARRIER REEF POOLS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1050M

ALI MOUNTAIN – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.

BOOM BOX – Made contact with the enclosure gate when proceeding onto the racetrack, underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to race.

BELATIN – Slow to begin.

STORM LASS – Commenced to buck a short distance after the start and was retired from the event. Trainer B. Robinson was advised that the horse must officially trial with race day gear to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.

Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to HEAVY 9.


Race 5: BEAUDESERT SOFT DRINKS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1050M

SHE’S NO DRAMA, which refused to proceed to the barriers, was declared a late scratching at 3.07 pm by order of stewards. Trainer T. Crane was advised that SHE’S NO DRAMA will be required to officially trial on two occasions to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on SHE’S NO DRAMA be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3.07 pm:

38 cents in the dollar for the Win #3
22 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
22 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
29 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #9

MELBOURNE BILLY – Inconvenienced a short distance after the start and steadied to avoid the heels of OUTBACK CARLSON, which shifted out. Had to shift wider on the track leaving the 100m when taken out by OUTBACK CARLSON (B. Ainsworth), which shifted out under pressure. Apprentice B. Ainsworth was advised to exercise more care.

WALTER – Had to be checked and lost ground shortly after the start when HAVEN ANGEL and EMBER GLOW began awkwardly and shifted out.

Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to HEAVY 10.

Following the running of Race 5 stewards heard from a delegation of riders who stated their concerns with visibility during this race. As showers were continuing, and due to safety issues with lack of visibility, stewards abandoned the remainder of the meeting.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. App. A. Fancourt – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, East Village, Melbourne Billy

Warnings/Bars
Race 3. RUMOUR AND SCANDAL – broke through barriers, completed 2 circuits, late scratching – 2 official trials to stewards’ satisfaction – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. STORM LASS – bucked shortly after the start, retired from event – official barrier trial with race day gear – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. SHE’S NO DRAMA – refused to proceed to barriers, late scratching – 2 official trials to stewards’ satisfaction – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. EAST VILLAGE – P. Schmidt
Race 6. FORTY NIL MANLY – S. Galloway
Race 7. UTMOST FAITH – G. Cooksley
Race 8. BERNIN LOOSE – G. Goold

Late scratchings
Race 3. RUMOUR AND SCANDAL – 1.50 pm – broke through barriers
Race 5. SHE’S NO DRAMA – 3.07 pm – refused to proceed to barriers