Rockhampton (Qld)

Friday, 20 September 2002 00:00

GENERAL:
Stewards concluded an adjourned inquiry from Saturday 14th September 2002 involving jockey John Stephens who rode PROUD GLANCE and Apprentice Hidezaku Watanabe who rode ATHENE'S STAR. The inquiry was into the tactics adopted by both riders whilst rounding the hometurn. After considering the evidence before them, Stewards issued a caution to Jockey John Stephens and took no further action.

Stewards today opened an inquiry into the conduct of Mr Fred Smith in the Stewards Room of the Rockhampton Jockey Club on Saturday 14th September 2002. After taking evidence Mr Smith pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(j) pertaining to improper conduct and he was subsequently fined the sum of $300.

RACING

RACE 1: CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1400 METRES (12 STARTERS)

The race time which appeared in the official programme was incorrect and was amended to 1.10pm.
FOXAMBER (B Appo) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
As the gates opened REPAYEE (G Evans) jumped inwards and cannoned into CHARNWOOD PRINCE (D Lloyd) who in turn was taken inwards making heavy contact with IMPOSING MATTHIAS (N Evans) who in turn went inwards and made contact with IL PRESIDENTE (J Stephens). REPAYEE (G Evans) raced very ungenerously in the early to middle stages of the event. Stewards advised trainer S Lindley that REPAYEE was now barred until such times as the horse successfully completes a barrier trial.
At approximately the 950 metre mark GUINN (S Watkin) improved onto the heels of BRAVEBAUM (C Beets) and had to be steadied outwards which resulted in FOXAMBER (B Appo) being hampered which further resulted in IRAN BELLE (W Binder) being taken wider onto the track.
At approximately the 600 metre mark IL PRESIDENTE (J Stephens) was disappointed for a clear run to the inside of BIG ARTIE (D Whitmore).

RACE 2: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (11 STARTERS)

Trainer M Crouch was fined the sum of $50 under the terms of AR51A for failing to present the registration papers for POOCHA.
As the start was effected BEYOND SUCCESS (B Appo) jumped away awkwardly.
At approximately the 700 metre mark EVRY HANDOUT (J Piper) shifted outwards which hampered the running of POOCHA (D Lloyd).
It was reported by Trainer K Lynch that BAANYA'S BEST (M Barnham) returned to the enclosure with its tongue over the bit. Mr Lynch has advised the Stewards that he is putting a tongue tie on the horse for its next start.

RACE 3: SPECIAL CONDITIONS H'CAP - 1000 METRES (10 STARTERS)

Jockey J Stephens advised the Stewards that the saddle on his mount GO ROCKY had slipped at approximately the 200 metre mark of the event which placed him in considerable difficulty to ride his mount over the concluding stages.

RACE 4: 3YO CLASS 2 H'CAP 1100 METRES (13 STARTERS)

The Stewards issued a severe reprimand to Jockey Stan Watkins for allowing his horse OVERSEAS to shift inwards at the 900 metre mark inconveniencing the running of IRIANA STAR (D Simmons).
STAN'S GIFT (J Marks) hung outwards from the 600 to the 400 metre marks.

RACE 5: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1300 METRES (13 STARTERS)

KWILA QUEEN (G Evans) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
Trainer Alan Alberts was fined the sum of $50 for presenting IF IT FITS in the enclosure with the incorrect gear.

RACE 6:CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1300 METRES (13 STARTERS)

LEEZOFF (B Appo) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.

RACE 7: CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1300 METRES (13 STARTERS)

Trainer M Crouch was fined the sum of $100 under the terms of LR71(1) for the late scratching of COOLANGATTA from this event.
At approximately the 600 metre mark SEAT OF KNOWLEDGE (App T Mathieson) had to be steadied to avoid racing onto the heels of EIRIE RETREAT (S Watkin).
At approximately the 300 metre mark STUDLEY ROYAL (NZ) (B Appo) shifted outwards and inconvenienced the running of THE GINZA (D Whitmore).
At approximately the 200 metre mark STEFAMA (J Marks) shifted outwards and hampered the running of WESTERN BRONZE (M Barnham).

RACE 8: OPEN H'CAP - 1200 METRES (9 STARTERS)

LOKIE'S COURAGE (C Johnston) was ridden aggressively in the early and middle stages of the event but failed to run on over the final stages.

BOOKMAKERS: 3 Bookmakers fielded at the race meeting.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

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