QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
CUNNAMULLA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY, 17 JUNE   2016
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST           TRACK RATING – GOOD (DIRT)                     RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – B. Cooke
Betting Steward – QRIC Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – F. Lewis, T. Pender
Veterinarian – B. Barker
Starter – R. Jones
 
 
RACE 1: BILLABONG HOTEL MOTEL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
Prior to start time, after a short period of rain, stewards inspected the track and were satisfied with the racing surface.
 
GOGOGREY – Raced wide throughout.
 
QAMAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
TREMONT – On return to scale app. N. Morton advised that the gelding failed to muster early speed and in her opinion would be much better suited in races over a greater distance then that of today’s event.Post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be Lame off hind. Trainer R. Sullivan was advised a veterinary certificate  is required prior next start.
 
QAMAR - App. J. Brand was reprimanded  for failing to claim her full allowance.
 
 
RACE 2: CUNNAMULLA COFFE SHOP (HERB, JEAN & FAMILY) MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
AMLECK – Raced wide throughout. Trainer B. Sheppard expressed disappointment in the performance today and advised that gelding would be sent for a  spell. Post-race veterinary examination revealed a small abrasion to the off hind.
 
TRAIL BUSTER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Commenced to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
ZOOMESDAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 3: FRIENDLY GROCERS (RICK & YVONNE) BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow App. N. Morton, rider of third placegetter NOVARUPTA, the opportunitiy to view the photo finish. After viewing to photo finish to satisfaction of stewards and App. N. Morton correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.
 
HIGHWAY CHILD – Stewards accepted trainer R. Sullivan’s explanation for the late declaration of rider, S. Egan.  
 
DESERT ELSIE – Near the 1000m had to be checked when tightened for room when NOVARUPTA shifted in. App. N. Morton was advised to exercise more care.
 
BRIBE THE WITNESS – Slow to begin.
 
ATTRENTE -  Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped another runner.
 
NOVARUPTA – Bumped at the start.
 
PARANA – Began awkwardly and made contact with the outside barrier. Raced wide throughout.
 
CAPITAL TYCOON- Near the 1000m had to be steadied from heels of BELLA SONG which shifted in. App. D. Graham was advised to exercise more care. Commenced to lay in over the final stages.
 
RACE 4: SCHMIDT CONTRACTING (JAMES & KIRSTY) OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
NUDE SECRETS – Made heavy contact with another runner at the start and lost ground.
 
TESTASCANA – Made heavy contact with another runner.
 
I’M A SOLDIER – Raced wide throughout.
 
CRAWFISH – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: CUNNAMULLA BAKERY (NICK & KATE) BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400M
 
ZAPATA FALLS – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. App. J. Brand – fail to claim full allowance - AR92(12)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bars
Race 1. Tremont – lame off hind – vet cert req. – AR8(t)
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Late scratchings
 
Race 3. HIGHWAY CHILD – S. Egan
 
Published subject to correction upon revision