QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

THURSDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2017


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – 8M FROM 1000M TO WINNING POST, 2M REMAINDER

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, A. Spence, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – T. Woodham

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30th 2017. RACE 7

Stewards inquired into the reason why GOWER (M Barnham) and LIKER (App. M Murphy) started from incorrect barriers. After hearing evidence from Starter Mr. P Conway it was established that he had made a clerical error when preparing his barrier sheets prior to the commencement of the race meeting, which resulted in the two horses being placed in the incorrect barriers. Stewards reminded both Jockey Barnham and App. Murphy of their obligations to ensure their mounts start from the correct barrier, and furthermore, advised Mackay Turf Club Racing Manager Mr. J Hynes that an Assistant Starter should be available to aid the Starter to officiate at all TAB race meetings going forward to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future.

Race 1: W & F Constructions Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1400m

CRACOW – Slow to begin.

BETTER FUTURE – Slow to begin.

UNION JUKEBOX – Inclined to lay in approaching and rounding the 1000m turn.

ROYAL STANDING – When questioned regarding its performance today, rider A. Holt stated the gelding never travelled comfortably throughout the race, and being mindful of the lead UNION JUKEBOX established in the early and middle stages began to niggle his mount forward from the 1000m before commencing to ride it along from the 600m mark, however it failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. Trainer Mr A. Molino was of the opinion the way the race was run was not suitable to the gelding today and will monitor the horse’s progress going forward. A post-race veterinary examination of ROYAL STANDING failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 2: Hit 103.1 QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden H’cap - 1000m

JUEUN IN NEW YORK – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early stages of the race.

POETIC PEARL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the race, throwing its head in the air on a number of occasions.

MADEMOISELLE POLLY – Shifted out on jumping, bumping another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a laceration to its off hind leg.

SUJANI – Began awkwardly and was then bumped by another runner and lost ground. Hung in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

VALUATE – Became awkward in its action approaching the 600m and was steadied and lost ground.

Race 3: Town Automatics & 4WD Mechanical Ratings 0-60 H’cap – 1400m

FORGIVE ME – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Shifted in under pressure near the 300m, bumping another runner.

TRY BEFORE DUBAI – Slow to begin. Bumped by another runner near the 300m. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race without cover.

CONCRETUS – Slow to begin.

PROSPERUM – Over-raced in the early stages.

SNAKE FARLEY – Stewards questioned trainer M. Jokic in regards to the tactics adopted today when the horse led. Mr Jokic explained to stewards that his instructions have always been for the mare to race in a forward position, however circumstances had not permitted that to happen. Whilst stewards noted his explanation, he was nevertheless reminded of his obligations to advise stewards should the racing pattern of the mare change in future.

Race 4: Jeff O’Dea Racing Maiden H’cap - 1300m

HATZ SON – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lacerations to its near-side hind leg, and had lost both near-side plates in running.

CREEK ROSE – Shifted out at the start, bumping another runner.

HOT PROSPECT – Bumped by another runner at the start.

SLINKY TYCOON – Slow into stride.

MAGIC BELINDA – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

MY BOY TICKETS – Began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping another runner. Over-raced in the early stages. Stewards inquired into the reason for MY BOY TICKETS appearing to clip heels and blunder, dislodging its rider, apprentice jockey Q. Krogh approaching the 400m. Apprentice Krogh was transported to Townsville Base Hospital for further observation.
Rider changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Upon his return to the racecourse and viewing the race film, Stewards agreed with Q. Krogh that his mount had improved onto the heels of HATZ SON near the 400m clipping that runners heels, blundering causing him to be dislodged.

MIGHTY MEERKAT – Bumped by another runner on jumping.

BUD RICKS – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.

Due to the delay after the running of this race, Race 5 was rescheduled to start at 3.58 pm, Race 6 at 4.33 pm and Race 7 at 5 pm.

Race 5: Southern Cross Austereo Ratings Band 0-55 H’cap – 1200m

SYDNEY HARBOUR – Slow to begin.

MACCA’S HEART – Slow to begin. Restrained from heels near the 900m and again near the 600m. Shifted out to obtain clear running near the 400m and bumped another runner.

A L’OUEST – Bumped by another runner near the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer S. Molino was advised she must provide a veterinary clearance before the horse is permitted to race again.

SWEET SODA POP – Hung in when placed under pressure, proving difficult to ride out over the concluding stages.

JOHANTEE – Began awkwardly.

PRINCESS CELESTIA – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

Race 6: Crown On Palmer Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1200m

PERFECT KNOWLEDGE – Slow to begin.

POWER SUPPLY – Slow to begin.

SNAPPY LEGEND – Began awkwardly.

MODEL TO EXCEED – Over-raced in the early stages. Steadied from heels rounding the home turn.

EL CAPO – Raced wide throughout without cover.

RAPT IN RUMBA – Stewards questioned trainer R. Nelson in regards to the horse’s performance. Mr Nelson stated the gelding may not have appreciated todays distance and is better suited to shorter trips. Stewards noted his explanation but nevertheless advised Mr Nelson a warning would be placed on the horse being uncompetitive.

Race 7: Four Seasons Air Conditioning Class 3 Plate - 1000m

HARJAKA – Slow to begin. Had a tendency to hang out for the majority of the race.

RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin.

AWAKENINGS – Slow to begin.

OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Slow to begin.

DELTA MAGIC – Slow to begin and raced wide for the majority of the race.

I WANNA BREAK FREE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

TECZA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Race day fall
Race 4. My Boy Tickets (App. Q. Krogh) Cog test required prior to next race ride.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warning/Bar
Race 5. A L’ouest – Lame off hindleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Rapt In Rumba – Warning (Uncompetitive)

Late Scratchings
Nil.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. A L’ouest – C. Whiteley
Race 7. Delta Magic – D. Simmons







(Issued subject to correction upon revision)