QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING - GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.30 AM   RAIL – 3M
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr C. Albrecht, Ms J. Portch
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Shultz
Veterinarian –  Ms C. Harper
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – Ms N. Paull
Starter – Mr T. Woodham, Mr P. Conway
 
 
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Race 1: 4MK Open H'cap – 1560m  
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow A. Coome, rider of the 2nd placegetter, CRAIGLEA DEKEN, to view the film of the race over the concluding stages to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner, BLUE JEST, ridden by D. Graham. On viewing the film it was established that BLUE JEST shifted out under pressure leaving the 300m, resulting in CRAIGLEA DEKEN changing direction to the inside of that runner leaving the 200m, but was clear to do so at that time. As such, rider A. Coome declined to proceed and correct weight was given on the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
OKAY SWIFT – Began very awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide in the early stages until improving forward to race outside the leader near the 1200m.
 
HOYWEDGE – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground. Trainer T. Cook was advised that a warning would be place on the horse’s barrier manners.
 
BLUE JEST – Overraced in the middle stages and hung out under pressure over the concluding stages despite the efforts of its rider.  Trainer B. Johnson was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
Race 2: UBET BenchMark 60 H'cap – 1800m 
 
CALL ME RINGO – Slow to begin.
 
LA PRENSA –  Blundered at the start and lost ground.
 
GOT YOU DOUBLE – When the pace slackened near the 1300m, apprentice D. Evans elected to shift wider on the track and improve forward to race outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
THAT’S WOODY – Shifted in near the 300m, brushing the running rail. 
 
SAID WRITTEN – A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which commenced to compound leaving the 500m, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
Race 3: Urban Kitchen Class 6 Plate – 1200m 
 
CHINA TOWN – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
FLYING SAND – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
THANKGODFORFRANC – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: Capricornia Yearling Sale QTIS 2yo Maiden H'cap – 1200m 
 
FORGOTTEN FEELING – Trainer L. Wanless was fined the sum of $100 in that he failed to confirm with jockey M. Barnham to be the rider of the filly, as M. Barnham was unable to ride that horse he was replaced by D. Hayse. Mr Wanless made an application for FORGOTTEN FEELING to race in winkers instead of blinkers, which was the gear declared in the racebook. In checking the gear records, stewards were able to confirm that a gear change was made and the horse was permitted to race in winkers. This was broadcast via public announcement. 
 
LYONS MANE – Slow to begin.   A post race veterinary examination of the colt, which finished tailed off, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
AL MAH ROCKET – Slow to begin.  Raced greenly throughout. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. 
 
HIGH RIDER – Slow to begin. When asked to explain the disappointing performance, rider A. Coome advised stewards that the gelding never travelled comfortably throughout the race and, in his opinion, will be better suited over longer distances than that of today’s event. Following the event jockey A. Coome was examined by the ambulance officer and stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey Coome must provide a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.  Riding changes were made as per the steward’s summary sheet.
 
FORGOTTEN FEELING – Overraced in the early stages when racing outside the leader.
 
CRAIGLEA CETINA – Jockey P. Cullen was fined the sum of $200 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 5: Equine Solutions Maiden Plate – 1200m 
 
CATHEDRAL CITY – Slow to begin.
 
TRY BEFORE DUBAI – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels near the 1000m and was restrained and shifted wider and then raced wide for the remainder of the race.
 
STORMY ZUMA – S. Sheargold was substituted as the rider of the horse after A. Coome was stood down by the ambulance officer after riding in Race 4. Slow to begin.  A short distance after the start shifted inwards, clipping the heels of another runner, which was shifting out slightly, blundered and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HURAI – Began awkwardly. Raced very greenly in the early stages and shifted out, inconveniencing another runner. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MORE THAN KALOOKAN – Rider D. Simmons dropped his whip near the 350m.
 
GENERAL BEERS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 6: MTC 100 Club BenchMark 60 H'cap – 1100m 
 
YOU CAN’T FIND ME - The start of this race was delayed slightly when the mare proved difficult to load. Trainer O. Cairns was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
 
GIVEN WINGS – Began awkwardly.
 
HILLCREST – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
FRISKY TERROR – Shifted in near the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider, crowding other runners.
 
ME AND YOU – Raced in restricted room near the 1000m and had to be steadied.
 
SABA LASS – Shifted out slightly near the 1000m, inconveniencing another runner.
 
SHROUDED – Inconvenienced near the 1000m by another runner, which shifted out slightly rounding the first turn, having to be checked and lose ground.
 
Race 7:  Barcam Electrial BenchMark 55 H'cap – 1300m
 
ZATOCHIO – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1 pm.
 
INSOLVENT – T. Chambers was substituted as the rider of the horse after A. Coome was stood down by the ambulance officer after riding in Race 4.
ANOTHER LISTING – Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.
 
THE CATHOLIC GIRL – Shifted in slightly under pressure near the 200m, bumping another runner.
 
MOONLIT CLOUD – Bumped by another runner near the 200m.
 
BEYOND – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
INACTION – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
CARLINO’S WAY – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race without cover.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race  4.         Leigh Wanless – Trainer – Fail to confirm jockey engagement - $100 – AR175(k)
                        Peter Cullen – Jockey – Use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m $200 – AR137A

Race day
illness           
Adrian Coome – Jockey – Illness – Clearance required.
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Warning
Race  1.         Hoywedge  - Stood flatfooted at the start - Warning

                     Blue Jest – Overraced middle stages/hung out over final stages – Warning
 
Race 6         You Can’t Find Me – Difficult to load - Warning             
 
 
Late Scratchings
Race 7.          Zatochio – 1pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.          Forgotten Feeling – D. Hayse
Race 5.         Stormy Zuma – S. Sheargold
Race 7.          Insolvent – T. Chambers

 
 
 
 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)