STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 12 April 2018      
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERY     TRACK RATING – SOFT (5), SOFT (6) AFTER RACE 2 RETROSPECTIVELY           RAIL – 3 METRES ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L Collins
Stewards –Mr M Heath & Mr B Cooke
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian- Dr B. Pullen
Swab attendants – N. Paull
Starter- P. Conway
 
Race 1: UBET BenchMark 60 Handicap 1800m
 
OUR BOY NICHOLAS – As Jockey A. Holt reported ill, A. Butler was substituted as the rider of the horse.  Jockey Holt will require a medical certificate prior to resuming race riding.  
 
WINSOMEMORE – Stewards inquired into the seemingly improved performance of the horse. Trainer T. Cook explained that he has only had the horse for its last 2 starts, and that 2 starts previously the horse had led.  He added that the instructions to Apprentice Z. White were to position the horse where comfortable given the anticipated pace and strength of today’s event. Leading up to today’s race he advised he had altered its training and the horse had not been galloped between starts. He further stated at its previous start it had raced in a handy position, and given the soft track conditions today believed it was suitable.  Stewards noted the explanation.  
 
Race 2: Caneland Central Miss Turf Girl Class 6 Plate 1560m
 
VEGAS FLYER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Following this event, the track rating was downgraded to Soft 6 retrospectively.
 
Race 3: Payne Print QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1100m
 
TAWHIRI – Prior to the race stewards were advised by connections that they may attempt to obtain cover if circumstances permit. Horse was unable to obtain cover and raced in the lead from the inside barrier. Raced greenly in the straight, shifting ground.
 
ROCKET ‘N’ RUBY – Jumped awkwardly and laid in behind LOLLIPOP ROCKET and lost some ground.
 
CRAIGLEA GALIO – Slow to begin.
 
ATTIQUE – Slow to begin and raced wide without cover.
 
CHANAMARO – Slow to begin. Stewards will inquire as to Jockey S. Sheargold weighing in overweight.
 
YES DAY US – Laid in in the early stages of the straight and raced greenly, shifting ground.
 
CRAIGLEA ZED – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
LOLLIPOP ROCKET – Jockey N. Day was fined $100 for weighing in more than ½ a kilogram overweight. AR 145.
 
Race 4: Miss Turf Girl Sat 28th April Maiden Plate 1200m
 
UNDERCOVER GIRL – Slow to begin. Rider J. Stanley reported that his mount was inclined to lay in on occasions throughout.
 
DELUXE EDITION – Slow to begin.
 
L’AMOUR MALADE – Over the concluding stages had to be eased when awkwardly placed on the heels of UNDERCOVER GIRL.  Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
HARD LOVE – Raced wide with cover.
 
Race 5: Kevin’s Kitchen Class 3 Plate 1300m
 
GOOD CATCH – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide until near the 600m.
 
MISS RICH – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CHIEF ADVOCATE - Jockey A. Butler was fined $100 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram overweight on return to scale.
 
Race 6: Channel Seven BenchMark 70 Handicap 1050m
 
LE CHIFFRE – Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages.
 
PROFUSIVE – Slow to begin.
 
SHEPIKTUS – Checked near the 100m. Raced wide without cover throughout. Apprentice E. Smith, rider of CRUISE POWER, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 100m she allowed her mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SHEPIKTUS, resulting in that horse being tightened, checked and losing its rightful running.  Apprentice Smith’s licence was suspended from riding in races for a period of 10 days, to commence on 27 April 2018, the expiration of a previously incurred suspension, and to expire on 6 May. 
 
REAL WARRIOR – Raced wide with cover.
 
Race 7: SmartState Vehicle Rentals Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap 1200m
 
Stewards viewed the photo finish image and were satisfied as to the dead heat placings for 2nd and 4th.
 
This race was run in heavy rain.
 
THE CLANG AFFAIR – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CORNISH TALES – Began awkwardly.
 
GOLDEN DEPART – Slow to begin and had to be steadied from the heels of CORNISH TALES after the start.
 
LAMERICAN – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
INSOLVENT – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUICK VERSE – Stewards will seek an explanation in regards to the performance of the horse.  A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
GRAPHITE JOE – A post-race veterinary examination reveal its to have a swelling in the off fore tendon. A veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next race start.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fine
Race 3.          N Day – Jockey – Weighed in overweight - $100 – AR145
Race 5.          A Butler – Jockey – Weight in overweight - $100 – AR145
 
Suspension
Race 6.          E Smith – Jockey – C/riding – 10 days – 27.4.2018 to 6.5.18 - AR137(a)
 
Jockey absenteeism
A Holt – Illness – Medical Certificate required
 
Adjourned inquiry
Race 3.          Re jockey S. Sheargold weighing in overweight
Race 7           Re performance of QUICK VERSE.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Prequel, Dodge The Grey, Vegas Flyer, Fast Sun, Choux Bacquat, Quick Verse.
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Nil.
 
Late Scratchings
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          Our Boy Nicholas – A. Butler