QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE, SATURDAY, 9 JUNE 2018
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – .5M ENTIRE PENETROMETER – 4.54
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – B. Connell, P. Warren, C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee, M. Braunberger
Starter – T. Woodham
Supplementary Reports
From Townsville, Thursday, 31.5.18
Race 1. Mater Health Services Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1609m
Apprentice M. Murphy was questioned in regards to his failure to attend the day’s meeting and subsequently having to be replaced by B. Thomson as the rider of Gunga Galunga. Whilst stewards noted his explanation, he was nevertheless reprimanded and advised to inform authorities in similar circumstances.
From: Charters Towers Sunday 13 May 2018
Stewards on Thursday 7 June 2018 inquired into a complaint lodged by Licensed Bookmaker Ms. A Bode against Licensed Bookmaker Mr. L Mitchell, in that at the meeting of the Towers Jockey Club on Sunday May 13th, 2018, Mr. Mitchell refused to lay a runner to lose within the limits of the prescribed amount that a Bookmaker must stand to lose at a Thoroughbred racing venue in Queensland.
Stewards, after considering submissions from Ms. Bode, Mr. Mitchell, Licensed Bookmakers Clerks Mr. G Bode and Ms. L Mitchell, and examining Mr. Mitchell’s betting ledger, Stewards were of the opinion that there was insufficient evidence to establish that a breach of the Rules of Racing or Betting had taken place and as such no further action was taken other than to remind all parties of their responsibilities to work in a professional manner at all times.
From Mackay Turf Club Saturday 26 May 2018
Race 1: MOJO BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 2000M
Stewards today inquired into the riding of Apprentice Zoe White, in the presence of senior rider C. Whiteley, when she was the rider of WINSOMORE, in particular into her whip action near the 150m.
After hearing submissions from Apprentice Z. White, on Ms Whites behalf from senior rider C. Whiteley and rider S. Wiseman (THE AROD).
Ms White pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(a) which reads:
“Any rider may be penalised if, in the opinion of the Stewards, [amended 1.9.09]
(a) He is guilty of careless, reckless, improper, incompetent or foul riding.”
The specifics being that as the rider of WINSOMEMORE she did ride in an improper manner near the 150m by looking to her inside and changing her whip action to intentionally strike THE AROD (S. Wiseman) over the head. Ms White’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 weeks to commence midnight 9 June 2018 and expire midnight 21 July 2018.
Ms White was further directed that she must attend a minimum of three sessions with a professional sports psychologist proir to being permitted to return to race riding.
Ms White was advised of her Internal review rights.
Race 1: Townsville RSL Functions Centre, Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1000m
CRUISE POWER – Began awkwardly and shifted out, tightening a runner to its outside.
JETINTOIT – Tightened for room on jumping away.
LUSHAN – Shifted in at the start bumping runner, and then shifted out, bumping with another runner and becoming unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
I WANNA BREAK FREE – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages, having to be steadied. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
CONFRONTING – Shortly after the start put in some awkward strides and was steadied. Trainer T. Bourke was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
OLLIE RUNS RIOT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 2: Townsville RSL Cadets Kids Club QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1300m
FLASH FOX – Fractious in the barriers. Jumped outwards at the start, bumping another runner. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a laceration to its off hindleg.
REACTANT - Jumped inwards at the start, making contact with another runner.
SAMBA RIO – Slow to begin.
SIDTHEKID – Slow to begin.
FOXY FELINE – Began awkwardly.
FEMALE OFFICER – Commenced to lay out leaving the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards.
Race 3: Townsville RSL Lavaracks Restaurant Maiden Plate – 1300m
HEART OF THE MAC – Began awkwardly.
AMBITIOUS EX – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping another runner.
SAQSAYWAMAN – Bumped by another runner on jumping away.
BENTO – Slow to begin.
MAHARG – Slow to begin.
SPAZELLA – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
LORD ARCHER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
ARTE ET MARTE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
NICE TO DREAM – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
CELESTIAL JEWEL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 4: Townsville RSL Quinns Post Ratings Band 0-60 H’cap – 1300m
GOLD TORQUE – Declared a late scratching at 10.00am by order of Stewards acting in veterinary advice.
KANUI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide in the early stages.
MARTIAL ART – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DEXTEROUS – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
CENTRE RED – Hung in for the majority of the race and near the 700m shifted in momentarily placing another runner in restricted room.
CRIMSON HALO – Momentarily placed in restricted room near the 700m. Improved onto heels near the 500m and was steadied.
POWER OF DIVAS - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
THAI BOXING – When questioned into the performance, rider J. Stanley stated it was the gelding’s first run back from a lengthy spell and the horse would benefit from today’s run. Trainer W. Kenning agreed with J. Stanley’s assessment of the horse’s performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.
Race 5: Townsville RSL Royal Rewards Winter Prov. Sprinters (Heat) BM70 H’cap – 1300m
LYRICAL SON – Slow to begin.
LADY SKILLS – Slow to begin.
OOTHUIZEN – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
BEST HOFFA – Tightened for room shortly after the start and steadied. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
SAN AMARO – Steadied to avoid heels near the 900m when momentarily placed in restricted room.
SANOSUKE – As S. Wiseman was dually engaged she was replaced by M. Murphy. Ms Wiseman was reprimanded. Checked near the 900m when commencing to over race whilst racing in restricted room when the pace slackened.
ROYAL SCRIPT – Shifted in slightly near the 900m when being restrained, placing runners to its inside in restricted room. Rider D. Edmonds was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
AWAKENINGS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
EASY WEEKEND – Shifted in and away from another runner near the 900m crowding runners. Rider S. Sheargold, was advised a greater effort would be expected in similar circumstances to prevent his mount shifting in.
Race 6: Townsville RSL QTIS 2yo Classic – 1200m
HOT TOP – Began awkwardly.
GOWAY GIRL – Slow to begin.
EXCITING HEIGHTS – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DALON – Bounded in the air as the start was effected. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
DANCING DIVA – Held up for clear running for a short distance leaving the 400m.
LAST CHANCE – Raced wide for the majority of the race and had a tendency to lay out.
Race 7: Townsville RSL Garrisons Restaurant Class 2 H’cap – 1000m
EVERY FRIDAY – Began awkwardly.
RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m before shifting inwards to obtain clear running.
MISS HAVISHAM – Slow to begin.
INNER HURRY – Began awkwardly, losing ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
ROCKING MY WORLD – Slow to begin. Laid in for a short distance near the 250m, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten her mount.
MISC – Raced wide for the majority of the race. A post race examination revealed a laceration to its off hind leg.
SEEKTOWIN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
LOVE ME RUBY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fine
Nil
Suspension
From Mackay.26.5.18
Race 1. Zoe White – A/jockey – AR137(a) Improper riding – 6 weeks – M/n 9.6.18 to m/n 21.7.18 – LR 22(g) 3 sessions with professional sports psychologist prior to next race ride.
Reprimand
App M. Murphy – Failure to advise authorities when not attending meeting. AR85B
Rider S. Wiseman – Dually engaged
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Reactant, Female Officer, Lord Archer, Thai Boxing, Dexterous, Point Forward, Bracteate, Vaunting, Mishani Redmann, Dalon, Our Alicia’s Lane, Cyclone Topgirl, Goway Girl
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Thai Boxing
Warning
Race 1. Confronting – Put in awkward strides and steadied soon after start - Warning
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: Sanosuke – App M. Murphy
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)