Extract from the stewards report on Race 6 from EF yesty

"MISHANI HUSTLER – Apprentice B. Nothdurft pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) in that, whilst in contention for 3rd placing, he failed to ride his mount out to the finish of the race. Apprentice Nothdurft was fined $1000. In determining penalty, stewards considered the margin between 3rd and 4th and were also of the opinion that Apprentice Nothdurft’s actions had not materially affected his mount’s placing.


WINTER PASSAGE – Bumped on jumping.
 
VIRAL – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by a fallen runner approaching the 600m. When questioned, J. Lloyd stated that connections had initially wanted to race back off the pace, however, the gelding overreacted when being steadied shortly after jumping and got its head up, resulting in it being further back than they had anticipated. He further stated that his mount was inconvenienced severely when another runner broke down, resulting in him having to take evasive action passing the 600m. He added that he then rode the gelding along in the straight, however it failed to respond and he was not entirely happy with its action and as a result he eased it down in the latter stages of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer T. Edmonds was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
CALZINI – Crowded on jumping between PARKO and REAL PATRIOT, which jumped outwards. Held up and unable to obtain clear running from the 500m until after passing the 200m where it clipped heels, blundered and lost ground.
 
RAMTASTIC – Bumped on jumping.
 
PINCH VISTA – Broke down and fell approaching the 600m, dislodging apprentice M. Murphy. The gelding fractured both front fetlocks and was euthanased on humane grounds. A swab sample was taken. Following the event apprentice Murphy was examined by the Club doctor, who recommended that he be stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding replacements in Races 7 and 9 were made as per the stewards race day summary. Apprentice Murphy was advised that he would be required to provide a medical clearance and undertake a cognitive test prior to resuming riding."

ENDS

What's the logic in fining Apprentice B. Nothdurft $1K for failing to ride his mount right out when in the stewards own words they  "considered the margin between 3rd and 4th and were also of the opinion that Apprentice Nothdurft’s actions had not materially affected his mount’s placing."

In the same race VIRAL was heavily backed but performed poorly there were excuses but the jockey LLoyd claimed " that he then rode the gelding along in the straight, however it failed to respond and he was not entirely happy with its action and as a result he eased it down in the latter stages of the race."
From my observations riding it along wasn't obvious although it would have made no difference to the result he eased it down very quickly....the horse was lame after the race.

The most surprising thing about the stewards review of this race was there was no mention of the vastly improved form shown by the winner MAGIC FOX which on the back of it's last start on 29th Dec started at $81 and ran 10/14 previous to that 5/13 at $101and 6/8 at $15 different story yesty backed from $6.50 into $4.40 and bolted in but not one word from the stewards.

https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/racing-and-results/video-replays/player/thoroughbred/e%20fm/20190119/race/6


Giddy Up

 

Arsenal why would there by any inquiry into Magic Fox ?

The three runs you referred to were against the A graders at Doomben from awkward barriers. Being a backs marker it was not in serious betting contention yet earned pass marks.

It went from listed and Group level, as suggested above, back to the B graders under handicap conditions and with the 3kg claim it actually dropped 6kg and for those who do the form and understand its ability it was a weighted certainty.

To consolidate its prospects it mapped to get a good run off a strong tempo and is one of many horses crying out for Eagle Farm.

At least $10 was freely bet before the QOP kicked in with the flucs you quote.

As I often say in my other forums, why do so many assume the fixed prices that appear are necessarily correct or the benchmark to form opinions or prosecute cases. It's an opinion only to be readily challenged in the market place.

This is a prescient case in point.

Noted form analyst Vince Aspinall also marked it as his best bet of the day.

So to end where we began, why the hell would there be any mention in the stewards report ?

Arsenal, I'm on holidays hence no public profile re Magic Fox.

I thought what I wrote prosecuted a solid enough case as to why there would be no stipes' mention of the winning performance.

What the Courier Mail tipsters select or what comment is written is not relevant.

The devil is in the detail or the SP's to be precise.

Why do you think it started $81 and then started $4.40. Isn't that bleedingly obvious.

To reiterate, the fact $10 was in the marketplace confirms the price assessors  got it wrong on this occasion.

It's not their first time and  won't be their last.

The favorites don't win every race.

Similarly,  I would tip more losers than winners.

If you can strike between 35 and 40% strike rate with on top winners selected, you're going OK.

I have written this on more than one occasion in recent months that prices firming or prices easing does not necessarily equate to untoward activity.

Yes, sometimes  it may,

But often it's the market correcting itself.

There were sufficient ticks in the right boxes to suggest Magic Fox should never have been put out at $10 in the marketplace.

Obviously most punters saw that as well, hence the $4.40 SP.

And let's not limit this scenario to Magic Fox.

You say Mishani Hustler "blew like a gale". Was it the right price in the first place ?

Betting fluctuations are simply a result of marketplace activity.

It's a false premise to suggest the fixed odds available on Wednesday or Thursday is the benchmark for post race opinion.

After all, those very fixed odds are only opinion.

Dave, I agree with what you say. I do the videos etc and I always thought the first price put up was way off the mark . As you say that happens. However I still defend what Arsenal says that if they start at Brisbane Heat batting score prices at their previous run and get beaten 8 lengths Stewards  and should  ask the question . Not all punters are as thorough with their form as many of us and it costs nothing to let connections  explain any perceived improvement. Overall it just adds to the total Integrity aspect of the Industry. That surely can't be a bad thing. Enjoy your holiday.

Wise Old Jungle Saying*

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder . . "

Media Release
7 February 2019
QRIC hotline to assist flood affected racing participants
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) is reaching out to provide support for racing
participants hit by north Queensland flooding.
Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said the flood had severely affected many industry
participants and their animals.
“The Commission is reaching out to people who may be finding it difficult to care for their racing
animals at this time,” he said.
The potential issues are the safety of animals affected by the flood, owners and trainers gaining
access their animals, treating injured animals and caring for their basic needs including food, clean
water and housing.
“Mr Barnett said Commission staff had become aware that some displaced or isolated racing
industry participants were concerned for the welfare of their animals who, in a variety of
circumstances, had been affected by the flood event.
“Animal welfare is of paramount importance and we want to ensure that we can support people
who may need it at this time.
“Please contact the Commission on 0447 657 233 so we can provide appropriate support.
“We can provide industry participants with contacts with local veterinarian in the event that animals
have been injured, or provide information about local agencies that may be able to assist until
normality is restored.
“While the damage to racing infrastructure is still being assessed it may be many weeks before
racing in north Queensland, in particular around the Townsville district is back to normal.
“We want to know if licensees are having any issues that might affect the long term welfare of their
animals, before any potential animal welfare issues arise.”
Contact the Commission on 0447 657 233 between 6am and 6pm for any flood related racing
animal welfare concerns.


Giddy Up

and the end of the world is nigh

the noble stead is very important , BUT the press release talks more of animal welfare than that of the trainer .

the world we live in is a different place than what I was born into .

when social media and critics et al are more appeased by the clicks of a mouse than basic common sense means the end of the world to me .


any trainers need help call me !

The potential issues are the safety of animals affected by the flood, owners and trainers gaining
access their animals, treating injured animals and caring for their basic needs including food, clean
water and housing.

“We want to know if licensees are having any issues that might affect the long term welfare of their
animals, before any potential animal welfare issues arise.

as I said sad sad world , any PEOPLE that need help , give me a call   

Why has this cove still got a licence ? The Victorian response was quick and decisive. The "Keystone Cops " who run the show in Queensland are so far out of their depth it just beggars belief. Always a joy to get knocked off by one of his. And they wonder why Queensland Racing is on the nose !