QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MAREEBA TURF CLUB INC. SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE                    TRACK – GOOD 3                    RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R C Smith
Stewards – T Woodham
Clerk of Scales – B Gray
Judge – L Weir
Veterinarian – Dr E Maloney   
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – R Gardiner
 
Race 1: COLOUR STUDIO BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP - 900m
 
DRAGON ROCKET – Bucked in the early stages and took no competitive part in the event.  Trainer Mr. J Manzelmann was advised that the gelding must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.
 
CHAT TIME – App. N Nelson advised the mare had hung out during the race despite her efforts.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight Jockey F Edwards, the rider of PRINCESS SIDEREUS which had been placed second, lodged an objection against CHAT TIME (N Nelson), being declared the winner on the grounds of interference in the home straight. After hearing evidence and viewing the patrol film Stewards formed the opinion that the margin (1/2 length) between the 2 horses at the finish exceeded any ground which may have been lost by PRINCESS SIDEREUS in the incident, and declared correct weight on the Judge’s numbers. Stewards advised App. N Nelson to stop riding and straighten when her mounts are shifting ground.
 
Race 2: MAREEBA MAZDA BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP - 1100m
 
SABA LASS – Slow into stride.
 
THE BEES KNEES - Slow into stride.
 
Race 3: MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL MAIDEN PLATE - 1200m 
 
GRANDZONE ROCKET – Was a dual acceptor and N Yadi was a late riding engagement. 
 
TIBYAAN – Raced wide for the majority.
 
NUROCITY - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
Race 4: SONLIA FASHION QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP - 1210m 
 
KISSER – Bumped with another runner on jumping. 
 
TERRASAURUS – Near the 900 metres shifted in marginally tightening another runner. App. E Cass was advised to exercise more care in the future and ensure she is fully clear prior to shifting ground. 
 
TOXICITY – Near the 900 metres had to be restrained when crossed by another runner. 
 
OUR RECIPE – Raced wide throughout. 
 
SPIRITED SAINT – Raced wide rounding the home turn. 
 
WE JUST LOVE IT - Bumped with another runner on jumping.  When questioned in relation to the performance of the gelding Jockey G Kliese stated that after beginning awkwardly the gelding did not travel well at any stage and had made the home turn awkwardly.
 
Race 5: PETER ROY PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS B HANDICAP - 1500m
 
No racing incidents. 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bans:  Race 1.  DRAGON ROCKET – Bucked. To trial satisfactorily prior to next start.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 5.  GRANDZONE ROCKET, engaged in race 3.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.  N Yadi was a late riding engagement for GRANDZONE ROCKET.