QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB
 
BUNDABERG– SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE              RAIL – TRUE             TRACK RATING – GOOD/SAND
                                   
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L Hicks
Stewards – N Boyle, P Honeywill
Clerk of Scales – M Honeywill
Judge – K Pimm
Veterinarian – T Ulcoq
Starter – A Emery
 
 
Race 1: MEN OF LEAGUE KICK OFF CLUB BenchMark 55 H’CAP – 850M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow R FAEHR the rider of the 3rd placed horse to view the photo finish image for 2nd placing. After doing so he was satisfied with the judges placings.
 
NUGS POCKET - was slow to begin and raced wide
 
CRIMSON STAR - hung out after passing the 400m then raced wide
 
 
 
Race 2: NORTH BUNDABERG FENCING SUPPLIES QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1090M
 
DAUNTING QUEEN – Stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. Trainer M Hassam was advised that a warning would be put on the filly for barrier manners
 
CRAIGLEA SIMMO – Slow to begin
 
MOHICAN MAGIC – Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of N Evans as the rider. Was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages. Rider N Evans reported that the colt resented the kick back throughout.
 
 
Race 3: BROTHERS SPORTS CLUB OPEN H’CAP – 1090M
 
JEBS BOY – Raced wide throughout
 
ALL HOST – Jumped awkward
 
ALS BRIEFS – Was bumped shortly after the start
 
Race 4: MEN OF LEAGUE FOUNDATION CLASS B H’CAP– 1212M
 
PEALS LAD – Raced wide in the early stages. Rider reported that the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit.
 
HIDDEN ANGEL – Hung out in the home straight and finished tailed off. Post-race Vet examination revealed no significant findings however the mare was exhibiting some slow post-race recovery
 
BLOOMERANG – Raced wide after passing 700m
 
 
Race 5: ASCOT HOMES BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1380M
 
 
BETTER IDEA - Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of J HOOPERT as the rider
 
CRAIGLEA VELVET – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. After passing the 1000m when being restrained got its head up for a short distance
 
MR METICULOUS – Raced wide throughout. Rider R FAEHR was severely reprimanded for the use of his whip prior to the 100m, in determining penalty stewards were mindful of his recent good record.
 
COME BY CHANCE – after passing the 600m was shifted wider to improve. Rider M Cox was minded of her obligations regarding whip use
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5 – R FAEHR – Jockey – Whip use AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
                               
Suspensions
N/A 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
DAUNTING QUEEN – Stood Flat Footed Warning – AR8(t)
 
Bleeders
 N/A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2  - MOHICAN MAGIC – N EVANS
Race 5 – BETTER IDEA – J HOOPERT 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision