RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB, WEDNESDAY, 24th DECEMBER 2014

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3

RAIL – OUT 2 METRES 900 METRES TO WINNING POST. 1 METRE REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr K. Smith
Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston, Mr L. Collins, Mr M Haigh
Clerk of Scales – Ms A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Ms M. Stephenson
Swab Assistant – Ms A. Lee
Betting Supervisor – Mr D. Lonergan
Starter – Mr B. Steindl/Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Townsville Turf Club, Friday 28th November 2014

Race 3: Townsville UDP Open Handicap 1400 metres

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into App. L. Attard's riding of CASTLE EXPRESS. Following the adjournment of the inquiry stewards examined the details of all on-course and off-course betting, which failed to disclose any irregularities. After taking into account further submissions from App. Attard stewards advised him that in their opinion between the 1000 metres and the 700 metres he permitted his mount to get too far back in a slowly run race and should have made a greater effort to obtain a position closer to the tail of the field, rather than 3 or 4 lengths behind the second-last horse. Stewards further advised App. Attard that his riding lacked the judgment of an apprentice rider at his level. App. Attard was told also that he should ensure that he rides his mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query.

GENERAL

Stewards today concluded an inquiry, opened on 30th November 2041, into an incident involving trainer Mr W. Pomfrett. The inquiry was adjourned on that date and resumed at the Mackay meeting on 11th December 2014, when evidence was taken from Mr Pomfrett, and by teleconference from his brother Paul Pomfrett and from Tony Gibson and Tom Walters, following which the inquiry was further adjourned to a time and date to be fixed. Today stewards informed Mr Pomfrett that they were unable to reach the standard of proof required to proceed with a charge of misconduct and consequently no further action will be taken.


LATE RIDING CHANGES

As Jockey T. Bannon was injured and unable to fulfil her engagements, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Bannon was advised that she must provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered bytrainer K. Johnston for the late declaration of Jockey S. Sheargold as the rider for CRAIGLEA WISE in Race 1.

Race 1: Souths Suburbs Football Club QTIS 2YO Handicap - 1100 metres
1st – CRAIGLEA WANDOO 2nd CRAIGLEA THUNDER 3rd CRAIGLEA WISE 4th - CRAIGLEA JABIRU

CRAIGLEA RUSH - Raced wide throughout.

CRAIGLEA THUNDER - Began awkwardly and at the 200 metres was inclined to lay in.

AMBER'S GIRL - Was slow to begin, then raced wide throughout.

CRAIGLEA WISE - Tightened for room at the start.

CRAIGLEA WANDOO - Was tightened for room at the start and made contact with another runner.

CRAIGLEA JABIRU - Contacted by another runner at the start. Leaving the 200 metres was held up for clear running and in the run to the finish was unable to be fully tested.

Race 2: Opteon (Central & Southern) BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1560 metres
1st ROC' DA FLOOR 2nd WHISPER WILLOW 3rd MOONLIGHT MAGIC 4th - SLEEP ON IT

SLEEP ON IT - Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.

PALMERSTON NORTH - Raced wide from the 1200 metres.
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Race 3: Barcam Electrical Services BenchMark 75 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st – KATHERINE GORGE 2nd WILDEBEAST 3rd PRINCELY 4th - CANDENTE

The start was delayed while stewards considered objections lodged by Mr T. Cook, the trainer of PRINCELY which finished 3rd, against WILDEBEAST (D. Evans) being declared 2nd and KATHERINE GORGE (M. Abe) being declared 1st, alleging interference inside the 200 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the patrol films and taking into account their own observations, stewards established that, in respect of the protest by third against second, WILDEBEAST shifted in a horse and a half near the 200 metres, PRINCELY had not obtained the run and accordingly that protest was dismissed. In respect of the protest by 3rd against 1st, whilst KATHERINE GORGE shifted marginally, stewards could not be satisfied that, had the interference not occurred PRINCELY would have finished ahead of KATHERINE GORGE. Accordingly, that protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the judge's numbers.

After the declaration of correct weight stewards inquired into an incident involving trainer T. Cook and trainer L. Wright. After taking initial evidence from both parties, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.

Race 4: - Blacks Real Estate Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st SNITZEL ROSE 2nd - GOIN' FOR BROKE 3rd RED RADA 4th – IMPROPER ROCKET

RAPID DRAGON - Began awkwardly and lost considerable ground, then raced wide throughout.

GOIN' FOR BROKE - Blundered at the start.

IMPROPER ROCKET - Hung out for the majority of the event and raced wide throughout.

JORDAN'S JET - Began awkwardly.

DESOLATION ROW - Rider dropped her whip at the 100 metres.

Race 5: Hillcross Class 3 Plate - 1100 metres
1st SHEPIKTUS 2nd - IRON JACKET 3rd EMIRATES ART 4th - NUDE SECRETS

PACEMAKER - Apprentice rider R. Payne claimed her full 3kg allowance, which was below her riding weight. The filly had to be re-saddled behind the barriers. Was slow to begin.

EMIRATES ART - Was slow to begin.

VIKING GOOD THING - At the start shifted in and bumped another runner.

NUDE SECRETS - Raced wide throughout.

Race 6: Reef Properties BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1300 metres
1st COURT CLOWN 2nd NINE TIMES 3rd EIGHTH COMMANDMENT 4th - EURONGILLY

ODE TO ME - Was slow to begin, then raced ungenerously in the early stages whilst beign restrained.

FIREFRONT - Was slow to begin.

NINE TIMES - Began awkwardly.

CASHED UP BULLY - Over-raced in the early stages.

ALITTLEBITOFDUEY - Tightened for room at the 900 and again at the 800 metres when another runner shifted ground.

FALCONER - Tightened for room at the 900 metres.

MUSCAT - At the 900 metres shifted ground and tightened the running of two runners. Again near the 800 metres shifted ground and tightened other runners. Rider reprimanded. Raced wide throughout.

Race 7: Mackay Property Maintenance Open Handicap - 1300 metres
1st CLOUD DANCER 2nd NEVZLIN 3rd SHORT TRIP 4th - LEXCEN

DE LA DILO - Slow into stride.

BELLASPIRIT - Raced wide throughout.



STEWARDS RACEDAY SUMMARY, 24th December 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey absenteeism
Trinity Bannon – Medical Certificate required

Reprimands
RACE 6: App. M. Abe - careless riding (A.R.137(a))

Suspensions

Protests
RACE 3: PRINCELY (3rd) v. WILDEBEAST (2nd) & KATHERINE GORGE (1st) - both dismissed.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Bleeders:


Warnings/Bars

Late Scratching

Late Riding changes/notifications
RACE 1: BETTY ISABEL - Jockey J. Felix was substituted for Jockey T. Bannon (indisposed)
CRAIGLEA WISE - Jockey S. Sheargold (Late)
RACE 3: KATHERINE GORGE - Jockey M. Abe was substituted for Jockey T. Bannon
RACE 4: IMPROPER ROCKET - App. K. Aho was substituted for Jockey T. Bannon (no senior rider available)
RACE 6: ALITTLEBITOFDUEY - App. N. Vuille was substituted for Jockey T. Bannon (no senior rider available)
RACE 7: SHORT TRIP - Jockey J. Felix was substituted for Jockey T. Bannon