QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 5th January 2017
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST          TRACK RATING – SOFT (6); SOFT (5) AFTER RACE 5 RAIL – OUT 1 METRE 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, OUT 3 METRES REMAINDER
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Ms J. Portch,  Mr C. Warren, Mr P. Lane
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge – Mr P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Mrs D. Viero
Swab Assistant - Ms A. Lee
Bookmaker Supervisor -  Mr A. Paton
Starters – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer
 
RACE 1: Like the TTC on Facebook Maiden Handicap -  1200 metres
1st  - NADEEM ESPRIT2nd – SPARKLING GIFT  3rd  -  COMPLIMENT 4th - ROBABANK  
 
COMPLIMENT – Prior to the race the mare, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.
 
The start was delayed when Apprentice Z. White was dislodged from GRANDZONE ROCKET, which became fractious in the saddling enclosure prior to entering the track.  Apprentice White was examined by the Ambulance Officers and was transported to Townsville Hospital for further observation after complaining of soreness in the lower back. Stewards declared the gelding a late scratching at 1.10 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on GRANDZONE ROCKET be refunded and that the following deductions apply. 
 
            3¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, NADEEM ESPRIT
            5¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, NADEEM ESPRIT
            3¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, SPARKLING GIFT
            4¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, ROBABANK.
 
 
Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
 
SUPER SILENT – Dislodged rider T. Chambers during its preliminary and galloped for a short distance before being recaptured. The horse was examined by the veterinary surgeon and was declared a late scratching at 1.39pm on veterinary advice. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on SUPER SILENT be refunded and that the following deductions apply to all successful bets made between 1.10pm and 1.39pm.
 
2¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, NADEEM ESPRIT
            5¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, NADEEM ESPRIT
            3¢ in the dollar for the pace for 2nd, SPARKLING GIFT.
 
As a result of the long delay all races were put back 1 race, with Race 7 being rescheduled to start at 5.15pm.
 
DAESY DANORO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LUARICA – Began awkwardly.
 
ROBABANK – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
MR ADJUDICATOR – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
SUNSHINY GIRL – Tightened for room at the start.
 
WALTZIN’ ROCKET - Tightened for room at the start.Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
THANK YOU – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
ALL BAR LILY – When asked to explain the performance of the mare, which raced below market expectations, rider B. Thomson explained that whilst the mare worked hard to hold a position in the early and middle stages, ALL BAR LILY failed to respond to her hard riding in the home straight and in her opinion was disappointing. Trainer J. Hassett explained to stewards that she felt the mare may have become agitated prior to the race, following a long delay due to a rider being injured and this may have had a bearing on the mare’s performance. She added that in her opinion ALL BAR LILY may have resented the tongue-tie, and undertook to experiment with further gear changes prior to the horse’s next race start, and she would monitor the mare’s progress in the following days.
 
Due to Apprentice Z White being injured riding replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
RACE 2: www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap -  1000 metres
1st  - HIDDEN IN HEAVEN 2nd  - PLATINUM TYCOON 3rd  - LIKER    4th  - CRAGLEA GHETTO  
 
As Apprentice D. Evans was not riding at today’s meeting, Apprentice C. Bayliss was substituted as rider of the gelding. Apprentice Evans was reprimanded for accepting an engagement that he was unable to fulfil.
 
CRAIGLEA ODYSSEY - The start was delayed when the gelding was difficult to load. Trainer K. Johnston was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – The start was further delayed when the gelding proved difficult to load. Trainer M. Lee was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
MUST BE OBEYED – Began very awkardly and lost ground.
 
FAB FOUR – Began awkwardly.
 
HIDDEN IN HEAVEN – Shifted in near the 800 metres and had to be steadied from the heels of another runner which shifted out.
 
OUTBACK TYCOON – Shifted out slightly near the 800 metres and inconvenienced another runner.
 
CRAIGLEA GHETTO – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
RACE 3:  SKY Racing BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st  -  CHINA TOWN  2nd  -  SABA LASS  3rd  -  JAY VENTURE  4th  -  LILLY KAREENA
 
JETFIRE – Slow to begin. Shifted both hind plates in transit to the course and was unable to replaced. Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer Mr Snelling and allowed the horse to race without hind plates.
 
MY BLING – Jumped out at the start and made contact with another runner.
 
EQDAAM – Was bumped at the start.
 
I WANNA BREAK FREE – Inconvenienced when bumped by another runner at the start and lost ground.
 
SABA LASS –  Shifted in marginally near the 500 metres and inconvenienced another runner. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race. Stewards questioned Apprentice A Thomson in the presence of her master Mr F Wieland and Trainer of SABA LASS Mr J Manzelmann into her riding of the mare over the concluding stages of the race. Ms Thomson stated that she was advised to at all times keep the mare balanced and comfortable in its action. She was of the belief that she had ridden the horse to the trainers instructions. Trainer Mr J Manzelann confirmed those instructions and felt that Apprentice Thomson had ridden accordingly until the final 50 metres where he was disappointed with her vigour. Mr Wieland agreed that those were the instructions issued and was in agreeance with Trainer Mr J Manzelmann’s assessment. After hearing all of the evidence and viewing the official race films stewards were critical of Ms Thomson’s lack of vigour and intiative over the concluding stages of the race. However after taking into account Ms Thomson’s relative inexperience being a 3kg claiming apprentice and riding at her first provincial TAB meeting, that whilst she rode to instructions there willl be times when she may need to show more initiative with stronger vigour in similar circumstances. She was further advised that future rides at TAB meetings will be monitored and should they fall below the standard of what is required a possible review of her license classification may be considered.
 
SLIPPERY SAGA – Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
MODEL TO EXCEED – Had to be restrained near the 500 metres when awkwardly placed on the heels of SABA LASS, which shifted in marginally.
 
LILLY KAREENA – Had a tendency to shift out rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 4:  Racing Into The New Year @ TTC Class 3 Plate - 1609 metres
1st  - HARJAKA2nd  -  MYSTIC HARMONY  3rd  -  WULFIES LADY  4th  - DANE SLUGGER  
 
HARJAKA – Slow to begin before being ridden along to take up a forward position approaching the 1400 metres.
 
WULFIES LADY – Slow into stride.
 
Stewards questioned rider L. Attard regarding the tactics adopted on RED KISSES after the mare established a sizeable lead in the early and middle stages of the race. Jockey Attard explained to stewards that he had no real firm instructions other than to ride the mare where it was comfortable. He further stated that after riding RED KISSES out of the barriers the horse then took charge resulting in the reins slipping through his hands and him being unable to restrain his mount. Trainer Mr C. Brown confirmed those instructions and was of the opinion that the mare stepping up in distance from 1200 metres to 1609 metres today raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and in his opinion took charge of its rider. After viewing the official race film stewards were satisfied with the explanations tendered by Jockey L. Attard and Trainer Mr C. Brown, and no further action was taken.  
 
RACE 5: Become a TTC Member Today - ½ Yearly Special BenchMark 60 Handicap -  1400 metres
1st  - WRITTEN INTENT  2nd  -   THREE HENRYS  3rd  -  ALDREN  4th  -  SYDNEY HARBOUR  
 
ELEMENT OF CHANCE – Slow to begin.
 
WRITTEN INTENT – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running for a short distance rounding the home turn.
 
ALDREN – Slow to begin. Raced 4 wide for the majority of the event.
 
THREE HENRYS – Slow to begin.
 
NYMBOI – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
NO BITING – Jockey G. Kliese was asked to explain his riding of the mare over the concluding stages. He said that the mare was stepping up to 1400m for the first time and in his opinion failed to run out the distance. As a result he did not presssure the horse over the concluding stages. Whilst stewards noted the explanation he was reminded of his obligation in similar circumstances to at least ride his mounts out to the finish line.
 
RACE 6: Book A Fabulous Function @ The TTC Open Handicap - 1200 metres
1st  - ACCIDENTAL  2nd  -  NEVETUS  3rd  -  MIATA  4th  -  WISHFUL
 
WINGED WARRIOR – Bumped shortly after the start. Lost its off front plate in running.
 
FIVE O’CLOCK – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
NEVETUS – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.

MIATA - Bumped shortly after the start.
 
LOVER OF LIFE – Raced in restricted room shortly after entering the home straight until switching across heels leaving the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
RIVARIVA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
BOOM SHA LA – Raced wide for majority of the race.
 
RACE 7: XXXX Gold BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st  -  LADY SIOUX  2nd  -  OUR KAPOW  3rd  -  WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR  4th  -  SMOOTH  ELEMENT
 
GOOD MUSIC –Steadied shortly after the start. Was forced wider on the track rounding the home turn.
 
LADY SIOUX – Had to be restrained from heels leaving the 800 metres until entering the home straight, where it obtained clear running.
 
OUR KAPOW – Shifted wider on the track to improve leaving the 800 metres, and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
VINCE THE PRINCE – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout. Rider B. Thomson advised stewards that shortly after the start the ring bit became displaced in the horse’s mouth, placing her at a disadvantage throughout the race, and as a result the horse raced wide without cover and shifted out on the home turn, forcing other runners wider on the track.
 
RANGILA – Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Jockey Absenteeism
Apprentice Z White – injured. Medical clearance required.
 
Reprimands
RACE 2 – CRAIGLEA ODYSSEY: Apprentice D. Evans – accept engagement he was unable to fulfil.
 
Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
Post-race: All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
GRANDZONE ROCKET – Fractious in the parade yard. Trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to next start. AR8(t).
SUPER SILENT – Dislodged rider en route to the barriers. Trial to Stewards satisfaction prior to next start. AR8(t).
PLATINUM TYCOON – Difficult to load. Warning only.
CRAIGLEA ODYSSEY – Difficult to load. Warning only.
 
Late Scratchings
RACE 1: GRANDZONE ROCKET - 1.10pm order of Stewards
RACE 1: SUPER SILENT - 1.39pm order of Stewards
 
Summary of Rider changes/late notifications
RACE 2: CRAIGLEA GHETTO App. N. Summers.
RACE 3: MY BLING Jockey F. Edwards - no apprentice available.
RACE 4: WULFIES LADY Jockey D. Simmons - no apprentice available.
RACE 5: NO BITING Jockey G. Kliese - no apprentice available.
RACE 6: RIVARIVA Jockey D. Simmons - no apprentice available.