SEVEN DAYS (THE WEDNESDAY REPORT) - THE WEEK IN REVIEW (JANUARY 22 - JANUARY 28)

By Graham Potter | Wednesday, January 29, 2014

HRO's news feature - SEVEN DAYS (THE WEDNESDAY REPORT) - provides a weekly review of racing activity, both on and off the track.

INFORMATION ACCESS: With an avalanche of form factors and betting options now available to punters through various informed outlets, it is interesting to revisit the fact that a huge vacuum still exists in that transparency process.

How many times have you found out something of consequence in a winning trainer’s post-race interview which arguably had a beneficial effect on the horses’ performance?

Some of those items of information have more curious interest value than impact, but there are significant medical / health issues with any individual horse and it would be of obvious benefit to punters if they could include that ingredient in their mix of information.

Thus it is that it could well be worth monitoring the current and future actions of The British Horseracing Authority who, not for the first time, is considering its options with regard to initialising a rule change to compel trainers to declare when their horses have had wind operations.

Different types of operations will obviously impact differently on a horses’ ability. The information punters need falls into that category of information which would place punters at a disadvantage if it was not made available to them.

Certainly wind operations would fall under that heading.
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If ever implemented, the rule change would be like a breath of fresh air, not just for the horse … but for punters as well.

What’s your view? www.editor@horseracingonly.com.au

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PUNTERS AND PARTICIPANTS RESPONSE INVITED: A proposed new system of track ratings was released on Friday by the Australian Racing Board (ARB) for input and comment by punters and stakeholders.

The track rating figure has always and will always be a contentious issue to some degree with initial ratings and the various upgrades and downgrades on the day (some retrospective, some not) muddying the waters to a considerable degree as entries are made into the various horse’s form-lines.

It is a tough issue and the intent of ‘modernising track ratings to meet the expectations of punters and industry participants while giving the racing public and participants the most detailed and easily understood information possible on track conditions’ is admirable … but, perhaps the most important part of the ARB announcement is that the proposed draft has been made available for input and comment by punters and stakeholders.

“We want to take the revision into the marketplace and get the feedback of racing's customers,” said ARB CEO Peter McGauran.

Now, while there is a fair history of arguably valuable input from punters and participants not being taken into account by racing authorities in the past leading to many wondering ‘what is the use of contributing’, it would be wise for anyone who feels strongly about this matter to take up the offer and have their say. You might just bring something to their attention they have overlooked!

Personally, I’m not too concerned about what ratings are defined on any sheet of paper. The more refined they are the better of course, but it is how they are managed on race-day and what form entry follows the horses that competed on any particular day that is more important than counting from one to ten.

* For comments and feedback on the proposed system, please contact the ARB through the “Contact Us” section of the ARB website. www.autralianracingboard.com.au

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ON THE TRACK: On October 1, 2011, HRO ran a story under the headline: Carn(Age) As Punters Are Floored!

The story referred to the victory of the then five-year-olds shock win at Eagle Farm at triple figure odds and included the passage, ‘While (trainer) Doug Johnson had faith in his belief that Carn was capable of producing a better result than his recent form suggested he might deliver, few punters even gave the son of Carnegie a second glance in the preliminaries. It was only when he stormed home in convincing fashion, when most tickets became confetti, that the second glance into Carn’s form came into play. There wasn’t really any new evidence to find.’

More than two years later it was a case of déjà vu. Oh, there was one small difference. This time Carn was only an $81 chance … and who would argue with that pricing given Carn had produced a run of unplaced finishes, the most recent being a ninth out of ten result at Toowoomba.

“It was a bit of a shock to me this time,” said trainer Doug Johnson, “because he is stepping up from the mile to the 2200m … and there was three weeks between runs. I just thought he was a run short but he’s been lumping me for the last three weeks so he didn’t know what he had on his back today.” (Alisha Taylor’s 3kg claim took the weight carried down to 54.5kg).

Not as big a shock as it was to punters. One leg into the quadrella and a difficult day for investors had just got a whole lot worse.

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If anyone knows the ups and downs of racing it is Lacey Morrison.

She achieved a good record in the saddle having held the record for the most wins Metropolitan wins by a female rider in Brisbane for many years before that record fell to Tegan Harrison last season … but riding proved to be a painful journey as well with two serious falls taking its toll on her body.

The fall on Ipswich Cup day in 2008 all but ended Morrison’s riding career. Bruising to the brain was something that could only be repaired in time and an on-going balance problem finally pushed her to look for an alternative role in which she could contribute to the industry
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A spell as a steward, in which she played a part in mentoring Tegan Harrison, kept her in the game but riding was still her calling and she duly returned to the saddle but another violent fall in April 2013, again at Ipswich, had her reviewing her options and ultimately the decision was taken to retire once and for all from race-riding.

An offer to train for John Dann, until recently an astute trainer himself, was readily accepted by Morrison and the rest, as they say is history.

In a little over four months Morrison has not only saddled eight winners from thirty-three starts, but two of those winners have come in $100 000 races with Anymore and Tukiyo taking out the Magic Millions Plate and the Listed Quality Handicap respectively.

Is she enjoying her new challenge?

“Yes and no,” answered Morrison. “I know I’m blessed with the horses I have but it’s a lot more stressful … but it’s obviously all worthwhile when you win races like this.”

Tegan Harrison had her own word of praise for Morrison. “When I started I just couldn’t get anything right and Lacey, who was stewarding at the time, she used to coach me.

"She would take me aside and try to teach me how to be a bit stronger on them and she showed me some tricks. She’s been very helpful to me. So has John Dann. He has also helped me along a fair bit too … put me on winners in the past so I’ve got to thank them both for helping me get where I am today and it’s good to land my first Listed winner for them.”

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Fillydelphia underlined her class when taking out the 2014 edition of the Sunshine Coast Cup.

The Robert Heathcote trained mare hardly extended herself in notching the eleventh win of her career in style.

“She was very unlucky in this race last year,” said Heathcote. “I think the track was about a heavy 15 that day and she ran second. This time around it was a super win and, of course, a lovely ride by Damian (Browne) … as one expects from him.

“It was a bit of an unusual lead-up to the race. She hasn’t run for six weeks. Her last race at Doomben she jarred up and then I forgot to nominate her for Toowoomba where I had intended to race her, but given the jarring up episode, maybe it was a good thing she had the break.”

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SHORTS: Nice quip by an Eagle Farm based trainer. When asked if he and his colleagues were ready for the arrival of a new CEO of the Brisbane Racing Club, he responded, “Is he ready for us, that is the question!”

A quiet, ‘it was a while ago’, was Cyril Small’s answer to the question of when he had last ridden a Metropolitan winner prior to his success on the Kim Loy trained Enchantee. A while ago turned out to be ninety-nine months back when he saluted aboard Miss Linkin in October 2005. (Doomben – Jan 22).

A neat treble kept Anthony Allen’s personal scoreboard moving along nicely. He is now a clear, close-up third in the Apprentice Metropolitan Premiership and has entered the top ten in the overall Jockeys Premiership. (Doomben – Jan 22).

The Peter Fleming stable added another North Queensland QTIS notch onto its belt when Craiglea Ivy won the first at Mackay. The stable was denied a double on the day when the second favourite Craiglea Ducati finished down the field in the fifth race. Poor performance or a poor ride? Stable representative Stan Johnston had his view which he took to the stewards (see stewards report extracts section). (Mackay – Jan 23).

Weathervane was not in a co-operative mood at Mackay. The four-year-old dropped rider Trinity Bannon on the way to the start and then galloped loose and travelled a lap and a half of the track. Once caught, he was examined by the vet, pronounced clear to start and he went on to give his field a galloping lesson and win with something to spare. The $13 odds were lucky for some. (Mackay – Jan 23).

The deluge that descended on Ipswich on Thursday afternoon had most racing participants making alternative plans for their ‘free Friday’ in anticipation of the Ipswich meeting being called off. Not only did the meeting go ahead but the track stood up really well to the vigours of an eight race card. Sure the form duly carried a wet track bias but credit is due to the club for producing a raceable track in such adverse circumstances and thus keeping the much needed income earning opportunities open to participants when all had seemed lost eighteen hours earlier. Unfortunately the club’s report card did have one notable blemish on it. It really is sad when an obvious fault, anywhere in any circumstances, is only acted upon by a club when a complaint is received rather than the club being proactive in setting out to maintain customer service standards themselves. In the case at Ipswich last Thursday, let’s just say that the sub-standard public address system brought a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘the buzz around the racetrack’ which on-course patrons could well have done without. (Ipswich – Jan 24).

Those leaving the Ipswich track were amused by a sign placed in the back window of a car parked near the public entrance. The sign read, “My name is Jimmy Byrne and I don't have any jocks or socks on.” Turns out that the sign was just the latest in a ‘prank playing contest’ between jockeys Jim Byrne and Ashley Butler. In part, stealing Byrne’s jocks and socks and putting them on public display was Butler’s retribution for Byrne having printed, distributed and posted flyers (at shopping malls and in letter-boxes) which stated that Butler’s car was for sale when it was not on the market. All good fun, particularly for those needing a laugh after a hard day at the track!

Sunshine Coast trainers came to town on Saturday and made merry taking out half the card at Eagle Farm. Tom Bourke (Rocky King), Len Treloar (No Problem), Zellaro (Stuart Kendrick) and Jack Duncan (Hot Saga) all went home with winners. Treloar and Kendrick, who both also saddled up second place finishers on the day, are currently locked in battle for the Sunshine Coast trainers’ Premiership, leading the table with eleven winners apiece. (Eagle Farm – Jan 25).

Tegan Harrison rode her first Listed race winner aboard Tukiyo and the champion apprentice certainly played her part in keeping the mare going long enough to claim a landmark victory. (Eagle Farm – Jan 25).

Apprentices elsewhere can also take a bow. Led by Michael McKenzie, they put in a big effort on the Gold Coast to outgun the senior riders by five races to three. McKenzie landed a treble, including back-to-back winners for trainer Tony Crane, and he was ably supported by Beau Appo and Sairyn Fawke who each claimed a victory. (Gold Coast – Jan 25).

McKenzie and Appo kept up their good work at Kilcoy the next day. Appo came back with a double while McKenzie, Billy-Rose Derbyshire and 4kg claimer Amy Van Der Sanden were other apprentices to pilot home winners. (Kilcoy – Jan 26).

Nice to see Trevor Bailey back in the winners’ enclosure at the Gold Coast. Bailey took out the second last with Northern Zoom, which was one of two winning rides for Jackson Morris. (Gold Coast – Jan 25).

Less than an hour later another long-established Bailey connection, Craig Tyrrell (who was a long-time foreman for Alan Bailey) scored a notable success with the smart Anna Lizzie. This was Tyrrell’s fourth success as a trainer in his own right. (Eagle Farm – Jan 25).

Metropolitan assigned day at the Sunshine Coast brought in a good crowd. So nice when there is a bit of an atmosphere at the track. (Sunshine Coast – Jan 26).

Two notable comeback winners at Beaudesert. Both trainer Nathan Schofield and jockey Luke Williams have had to overcome some self-inflicted adversity in their time (with Williams having to suffer the double whammy of suffering severe injury early in his initial comeback) but the stars finally aligned for both of them at Beaudesert. Williams scored aboard Kerricat in his first day back in the saddle and gave his Usain Bolt impression coming back to the winners’ enclosure (‘because I was the fastest man on the track’). Schofield struck with his fifth run since resuming training when King Bing took the honours in the second race. (Beaudesert – Jan 27).

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STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACTS:

Connections advised that SAN CLEMENTE would be ridden back from the wide barrier. C. Munce reported that after beginning well he attempted to fulfil these instructions, however he was not able to secure a position closer to the fence and was obliged to allow the horse to stride forward to a position 3 wide outside the lead. (Doomben January 22 – Race 3).

R. Wiggins reported it had been his intention to ride NEWPILIO in a forward position, however after beginning only fairly and being positioned at the heels of GRAND RUBY, which was over-racing, he was obliged to position in the second half of the field. (Doomben January 22 – Race 3).

When App. A. Allen accepted engagements for OH GOLLY, SERENE ROCKET and DOUG'S SAGA, Jockey A. Coome was substituted as the rider of OH GOLLY and Jockey T. O'Hara was substituted as the rider of SERENE R0CKET as no apprentice riders were available. App. Allen was fined $100 under A.R. 85B for failing to fulfil his engagements for OH GOLLY and SERENE ROCKET. (Mackay January 23 – Race 3).

Stewards questioned K. Matheson regarding the tactics adopted on SNIP ‘N' AWAY. Of concern to stewards were his actions in steadying shortly after the start to allow CLASSIC BEND to cross. This resulted in SNIP ‘N' AWAY being positioned in the second half of the field when ADORABUBBLE assumed the lead at a point near the 800m. This tactic was in contrast with the horse's most recent starts in which it has led. Apprentice Matheson indicated that at its most recent start he had intended to attempt to obtain cover behind the lead, however he was caught wide and elected to stride forward, and that his instructions in today's event were similar to those given last start. Stewards noted the explanation. (Doomben January 22 – Race 4).

When questioned regarding his riding of CLASSIC BEND over the concluding stages, C. Munce explained at that point of the race he had improved into a position directly behind ADORABUBBLE and as a result had no clear running. He advised stewards this affected the way in which he rode the gelding out to the line. Stewards noted the explanation, however reminded jockey Munce of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the line where possible. (Doomben January 22 – Race 4).

Stable Representative S. Johnston approached stewards in regard to Jockey D. Evans' riding of CRAIGLEA DUCATI and the tactics adopted on that gelding. When questioned as to why he rode the gelding contrary to his instructions, Jockey Evans stated that he had been instructed to take up a position off the pace, which he did in the early stages and when the pace slackened he elected to shift out around the heels of the leader, LIBERTY TYCOON. Jockey Evans added that CRAIGLEA DUCATI then raced keenly and improved quicker than he had expected. Jockey Evans noted that approaching the 200 metres when placed under pressure the horse failed to respond to his riding and in his opinion may not have appreciated the distance of today's event. The explanations were noted. * Evans was a substitute jockey for Craiglea Ducati. He replaced S Fawke. (Mackay January 23 – Race 5).

During its preliminary WEATHERVANE reared and dislodged its rider, Jockey T. Bannon. The gelding galloped for some distance before being recaptured and returned behind the barriers, where it was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Trainer Mr C. Smith was advised that a warning will be placed on the geldings manners. (Mackay January 23 – Race 6).

Stewards questioned T. Harrison, rider of NOSUBFORLUCK, in relation to the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages of the race. Miss Harrison explained that from the wide barrier the horse settled back in the field, which it did at its previous start, and due to it racing greenly she endeavoured to have it balanced in running and waited until straightening before placing NOSUBFORLUCK under pressure. She further stated that, in her opinion, the gelding will be better suited over distances longer than that of today's event. Whilst noting the explanations of both (trainer) Mr Duncan and apprentice Harrison, stewards were nevertheless of the opinion apprentice Harrison had erred in not placing her mount under more pressure leaving the 600m and earlier in the home straight than she did. Miss Harrison was also advised to ensure she rides her mounts in a manner which does not leave her tactics open to question. (Ipswich January 24 – Race 4).

When questioned regarding the improved performance of LUCKY ELITE, L. Cassidy, who also rode the gelding at its previous start, stated that the gelding did not perform well on the hard track surface on that occasion, and that all its better form has been on rain affected surfaces. Trainer L. Kelly agreed with jockey Cassidy's assessment, and further advised that LUCKY ELITE has had issues with its hooves racing on the recent hard surfaces, and whilst hopeful of an improved performance on the rain affected track today, he was nevertheless not overly confident. Stewards noted their explanations. (Ipswich January 24 – Race 5).

When questioned regarding the improved performance of CARN, trainer D. Johnson advised that he was surprised with the gelding's performance however believed that CARN does prefer racing on soft tracks. (Eagle Farm January 25 – Race 5).

Connections advised that from the wide barrier BLAKEY BOY, which usually leads, would be ridden in a midfield position if circumstances permit. As a consequence BLAKEY BOY raced 3 wide throughout the event. (Gold Coast January 25 – Race 5).

Approaching the 200m Bradley Appo the rider of CAZNOT momentarily lost the use of his whip when it was knocked from his grasp by App S. Fawke (BREEZE ON BY) and as a consequence jockey Appo was only able to use the whip sparingly thereby placing him at a disadvantage over the concluding stages. Bradley Appo was fined the sum of $200.00 for failing to ride CAZNOT right out to the end of the race under the provisions of AR137(b). In assessing penalty stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that jockey Appo's failure to ride CAZNOT out to the end of the race affected its finishing position. (Gold Coast January 25 – Race 8).

Stewards questioned S. Tregea in relation to an elevated TCO2 reading being detected in a pre-race blood sample taken from MAC'S ADDICTION when it competed at Doomben on 21 December 2013. Mr Tregea was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the elevated reading as his husbandry practices had not differed from previous occasions when the gelding was tested, the results of which had returned within the normal TC02 range. Whilst on this occasion the sample provided by MAC'S ADDICTION had fallen just below the relevant threshold, he was nonetheless reminded of the provisions of AR178AA(1)(b), which prohibits the use of alkalinising agents in any manner at any time during the one clear day prior to the day of the scheduled race. (Toowoomba January 25 – Supplementary report).

Trainer R. Hilton reported to stewards that following its run last week JUST AVERAGE was found to have strained muscles across its back, which he believed was the major contributing factor to the disappointing performance. Mr Hilton further advised that the horse would now be sent for an immediate spell. (Toowoomba January 25 – Supplementary report).

Near the 200m, S. Bogenhuber, rider of ROOMS ON FIRE, accidentally dropped her nearside rein, placing her at a disadvantage for a short distance. (Toowoomba January 25 – Race 1).

Following the disappointing performance of PISTOLPACKINPENNY, trainer M. Nolan advised that it is his intention to remove the blinkers from the filly and add a tongue-tie for its next start, and furthermore if programming permits race the horse in events of a shorter distance than today's event. (Toowoomba January 25 – Race 4).

Jockey C. Spry reported to stewards he was instructed to ride VITAL ORGAN just off the pace if possible, however after being caught wide in the early stages he allowed the gelding to stride forward to obtain the leading position near the 1000m. Jockey Spry further added that the gelding travelled comfortably through the middle stages but failed to respond to his riding over the concluding stages and proved somewhat disappointing. (Toowoomba January 25 – Race 5).

Stewards questioned T. Williams in the presence of her master, M. Mair, regarding her tactics adopted on THE BLIZZARD particularly from the point leaving the 1000m whereby forcing JHELUM wider on the track and electing to ride forward and wide for the remainder of the race. Ms Williams stated that as she had ridden this horse in a similar manner previously she adopted the same tactics today. Stewards reprimanded Ms Williams and advised her that her ride today fell short of the standard expected and as such this ride would be referred to the Riders Review Panel for further tuition. (Kilcoy January 26 – Race 5).

E. Wilkinson reported that after receiving minor interference near the 800m PHELAN READY was under pressure to hold its position and failed to run on in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of PHELAN READY revealed no abnormalities. J. Taylor reported that LUCKY HUSSLER, after being tightened for room near the 800m, failed to respond to his urging to improve into the race and proved very disappointing over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY HUSSLER revealed no abnormalities. T. Bell reported to stewards that it had not been his intention to lead, however when positioned wide on the track near the 1200m he elected to allow DOUBTFILLY to stride forward to the lead to secure a position closer to the fence. (Sunshine Coast January 26 – Race 7).

After being loaded, HEARTFELT QUEST (G. Goold) got its leg over the front gate. HEARTFELT QUEST was removed from the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race. (Sunshine Coast January 26 – Race 8).

A post-race veterinary examination of WISH UPON A STAR (M. Cahill) revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer D. Murphy was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for WISH UPON A STAR prior to its next start. (Sunshine Coast January 26 – Race 8).

Leaving the 300m GO YOU GOOD THING shifted out, made contact with CRAIGLEA ART and blundered, resulting in jockey Venkaya (GO YOU GOOD THING) losing his nearside iron, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. (Beaudesert January 27 – Race 3).

AIR SPEED was declared a late scratching at 1.47 pm by order of stewards as the horse was ineligible to compete due to an existing bar. Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards the opportunity of viewing the patrol footage to ascertain whether there were grounds for the 2nd placegetter GREY TIGHTS (M. Gray) to lodge an objection against the winner KERRICAIT (L. Williams) regarding an incident leaving the 800m. AfLeaving the 800m GREY TIGHTS, which was over-racing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KERRICAIT, which shifted in. GREY TIGHTS then over-raced for a short distance thereafter. L. Williams (KERRICAIT) was severely reprimanded and advised to give riders more clearance when shifting ground. After viewing the video, stewards were not satisfied grounds existed for an objection and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored. (Beaudesert January 27 – Race 4).

B. El-Issa, the rider of CAMPIONESSA, reported to stewards that in his opinion the mare held its breath during the race and became unbalanced rounding the home turn and shifted off the fence, which allowed BELGRANDO (M. Hellyer) to improve to his inside. A post-race veterinary examination of CAMPIONESSA revealed the mare to be exhibiting an abnormal respiratory noise. Connections were advised that the results of an endoscopic examination must be provided to stewards prior to CAMPIONESSA being permitted to race again. (Beaudesert January 27 – Race 5).

Shortly after the start EVERYTHING TO GAIN bucked, dislodging B. El-Issa, who took a seemingly harmless fall. Trainer M. Palmer was advised that EVERYTHING TO GAIN must officially trial prior to being permitted to race again. Subsequent to the event jockey El-Issa was examined by the ambulance officers and cleared of any apparent injury. (Beaudesert January 27 – Race 8).

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JOCKEYS SUSPENDED:

B. Ainsworth, rider of VALENTINE GIRL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that at approximately the 1000m she permitted her mount to shifted in when insufficiently clear of SPIRIT OF AMBER (T. Bell) which was taken in on to COURT'S SUN (L. Rolls), which in turn shifted in, tightening the running of ISAVENGER (S. Fawke), which had to be checked and lose its rightful position. B. Ainsworth was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 January and to expire at midnight, 9 February. (Ipswich January 24 – race 5).

B. Stewart, rider of DAME DESTINY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that at approximately the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PARAFIRE (N. Tomizawa), making contact with that horse, which was in turn taken in, making heavy contact with WILDWOOD OAKS, which was severely checked and lost considerable ground. In this incident, PARAFIRE also lost ground. Jockey Stewart was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 February and to expire at midnight, 13 February. (Ipswich January 24 – Race 8).

App M. McKenzie the rider of LIKE BRAND NEW pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in near the 900m when insufficiently clear of LA DINGALING (A. Merritt), which was taken in onto BERNARSINI, which had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room between FRISCO JOE and LA DINGALING. App McKenzie's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) meetings to commence midnight 27 January 2014 and to expire midnight 8 February 2014. (Gold Coast January 25 – Race 1).

Apprentice B. Ainsworth, the rider of KARANJA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 1100m she permitted her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of VIVAHEART (C. Small), resulting in that runner being taken in on to BLOODED (B. Appo), which in turn shifted in taking WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY (G. Colless) in on to the hind quarters of AFTER BARON (A. Pattillo), resulting in WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY shifting out and being further tightened between BLOODED and AFTER BARON and having to be checked. Apprentice Ainsworth's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Sunday 9 February and expire at midnight on Friday 21 February 2014. (Beaudesert January 27 – Race 7).

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INTO THE RQ COFFERS:
The latest contributors to Racing Queensland’s “fines” collection box with the record for the year so far.
2014:

Week 1 (January 1 – 7) $1600.00
Week 2 (January 8 – 14) $1900.00
Week 3 (January 15 – 21) $1600.00

The fines for this week. ($1000.00)

From Mackay:
App. A. Allen: $100 fail to fulfil in engagement in race 5 (A.R.85B)
App. A. Allen: $100 fail to fulfil in engagement in race 6 (A.R.85B)
App. S. Payne $100 fail to fulfil engagement in race 6 (A.R.85B)
App. S. Fawke $100 fail to fulfil engagement in Race 5 (A.R.85B)
*Stewards took into consideration that the riders involved had accepted their rides at acceptance time in the knowledge that they would be unable to fulfil their engagements because of the time constraints between their final engagements and their flight schedule.

From Eagle Farm:
Race 3. B. Stewart - $200 - fail to ride mount to end of race - AR. 137(b)

From the Gold Coast:
Race 8. Bradley Appo - Jockey - Failed to ride mount out - $200.00 - AR137(b)

From Toowoomba:
Race 1. Wendy Bannerot - Trainer - Fail to produce ID card - $100 - AR59A*
Race 7. Dennis Baker - Jockey - $100 - Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii).

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