QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE, TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 @ 11.30AM
RAIL – 6M 1000M-WP, 2.5M REMAINDER PENETROMETER – 4.7
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, P. Warren, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – B. Farrell
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – M. Braunberger
Starter – T. Woodham
Supplementary Report
From Cairns, 26.4.18 – Race 2: Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1600m
SUPER MARIO - When questioned into his riding of the gelding on the day, rider J. Stanley stated he had no specific instructions other than to race with cover if possible, and that he was able to take up a position one horse off the fence following the leaders where the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however did become unbalanced near the 1300m and was momentarily steadied. He further advised he had commenced to ride the horse along leaving the 800m but was unable to sprint when the pace quickened leaving the 600m and lost some ground. He further added it had a tendency to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight which caused him to change his whip hand, and that he was also hampered by another runner (JORDAN) which was shifting ground inwards and outwards in front of him after entering the home straight. He added that he was mindful the gelding was stepping up in distance from its previous outing and in his opinion would benefit from the run. Trainer F. Wieland confirmed the instructions although expressing some disappointment with the ride. Whilst Stewards noted the explanations, rider J. Stanley was nonetheless advised that a rider of his calibre would be expected to show greater urgency in future and not leave himself open to question in similar circumstances.
General
As F. Edwards was not riding at today’s meeting, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
Race 1: Jaysel Electrical & Instrumentation Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
GOOD CATCH – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
SAN AMARO – Over-raced in the early stages. Hung in near the 800m and had to be steadied.
POMME PETITE – Laid out rounding the home turn and continued to do so when placed under pressure in the home straight.
Race 2: Mac’s Amusements & Prestige Costume Hire Maiden H’cap – 1400m
DREAM COMMANDER – At the request of its rider underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start.
BENTO – Slow to begin.
CRAIGLEA SIMMO – Slow to begin
VOODOO MANGO MAGIC – Shifted wider leaving the 800m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.
ABBA ORIGINAL – Trainer J. Hassett advised stewards that following today’s performance it was her intention that the mare now be sent for a spell.
Race 3: Evergreen Turf QTIS 2yo Maiden H’cap – 1200m
GOWAY GIRL – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THE TAX ACCOUNTANT – Steadied near the 1000m when crowded for room, and then commenced to over-race for a short distance.
CRAIGLEA ZED – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Steadied near the 1000m when crowded for room.
CRAIGLEA TUNDRA – Shifted in near the 1000m, crowding runners to its inside. Rider C. Jokic was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
AMRON – Began awkwardly and buffeted between runners, losing ground.
GOODGOLLYMISSMOLLY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
CRAIGLEA ARION – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
HOT TOP – Rider A. Thomson was fined the sum of $200.00 in that she returned to scale in excess of 1/2kg over her allotted weight.
ARTE ET MARTE – Rider D. Edmonds pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(a) in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HOT TOP (A. Thomson), which when being restrained shifted in, tightening the running of RAUNCHY WOMAN, which had to be checked and lose its rightful running. D. Edmonds was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 1 May 2018 and to expire at midnight, 9 May 2018. Stewards took into account D. Edmonds’ guilty plea and good record under this rule.
Race 4: Townsville Vet Clinic Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1000m
RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin. Rider S. Wilson dropped his whip near the 50m.
HIDDEN IN HEAVEN – Began awkwardly and had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages.
CRAIGLEA VELVET- Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
Race 5: Rowanair Open H’cap – 1300m
PINYARDA – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THURSTON – Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the straight until leaving the 200m.
PLATINUM TYCOON – When questioned into the seemingly disappointing performance of the horse, apprentice A. Thomson explained the gelding raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and refused to settle, which was a telling factor on its performance today. Trainer Mr M. Lee was of the opinion that the step up to 1300m at this stage of its preparation may have been a telling factor on the horse’s performance today, and that he will concentrate on shorter distances than that of today’s event in the near future. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.
WORTHY HERO - Rider B. Thornton was fined the sum of $100.00 in that he returned to scale in excess of 1/2kg over his allotted weight. His record in relation to this matter was taken into account.
Race 6: Archive Designer Fashions Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1200m
AS YAWOOD – Raced in restricted room near the 900m and was steadied. Raced wide in the middle stages. Bumped by another runner near the 300m.
LITTLE HUNTER – Shifted in, placing another runner in restricted room near the 900m. Rider N. Day was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. Shifted out near the 300m to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped another runner. Bumped on the hind quarters near the 150m and became unbalanced.
GESTICULATION – Bumped by another runner, which shifted out near the 300m. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DEXTEROUS – Held up for clear running from entering the home straight until inside the 100m. Shifted out to attempt a run near the 150m, bumping another runner.
Race 7: Pauline Cains Memorial Class 1 Plate – 1400m
LOVE ME RUBY – Due to being incorrectly handicapped, the filly’s weight was amended to its correct weight of 56.5 kilograms under AR111A (1) (2) (c). This was notified via media outlets.
KENSINGTON STAR – Slow to begin.
COUSIN MUSCLES – Slow to begin.
WHILE WE CAN – Slow to begin.
LOVE ME RUBY – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DORDOGNE- Commenced to over-race leaving the 1200m and had to be checked off heels near the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
CRAIGLEA CETINA – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
OCTOBER TUTU – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
POWER OF DIVAS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fine
Race 3. A. Thomson – A/jockey – Return to scale in excess of half a kilogram over allotted weight – AR145 $200
Race 5. B. Thornton – A/jockey – Return to scale in excess of half a kilogram over
allotted weight – AR145 $100
Suspension
Race 3. D. Edmonds – Jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/N 1.5.18 to M/N 9.5.18 – AR137(a)
Reprimand
Race 3. Chelsea Jokic – Jockey - C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 6. Nathan Day – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
San Amaro, Profusive, Dream Commander, Voodoo Mango Magic, Greedy, Jack Lancaster, Worthy Hero, Gesticulation, King Russell
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Platinum Tycoon, Slippery Saga
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. Seattle Gal – B. Thomson
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)