QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB – SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – SAND  RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – K. Daly, P. Honeywell
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – M. Honeywell
Judge – A. Nasso
Veterinarian – E. Pelling
Swab attendants – B. Andrews
Starter – B. Steindl
 
 
RACE 1: LEARMONTH'S FOODWORKS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 850M
 
OUTBACK LIGHTNING – Slow to begin. Made the home turn wide.
 
CIMARRON KID – Rider reported at scales that the gelding resented the kickback, raced ungenerously with its head up in the early stages.
 
LUSHNESS – Rider reported that the mare resented the kick back, raced ungenerously with its head up in the early stages. Taken wider in the home straight.
 
MAMBO MISS – App. J. Hodge was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out fully to the line. App. J. Hodge was reprimanded for use of whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 2: MULTIKRAFT QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1090M
 
Stewards declared BAR BABY a late scratching @8:30 when there was no available rider.
 
WILD ELEMENT – Tightened between runners shortly after the start.
 
BOXER – Post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
WORTH THE TIME – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
DAVEY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Jockey G. Steel (SEASHELLS) was fined $100 for use of whip more than 5 times prior to 100m.
 
App. L. Dodds (TABRIZ)  was reprimanded for use of whip more than 5 times prior to 100m.
 
 
RACE 3: PERFECTION FRESH MAIDEN PLATE 1212M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow  stewards and the judge  to view video footage as the official photo finish camera malfunctioned.  After reviewing the footage stewards  and judge confirmed the placings.
 
Prior to correct weight on returning to scale, Jockey K. Gates, the rider of SHADA PAREE, which placed 6th, weighed in  less than what is permitted under the rule AR143(a). Stewards acting under that rule, therefore disqualified SHADA PAREE. In a subsequent inquiry it was established that Jockey K. Gates failed to wear her approved safety vest in the race. Jockey K. Gates pleaded guilty to a charge under AR.118C(c). Stewards when assessing penalty took into consideration the official placing which was 6th, Jockey Gates forthright evidence, that she had not been previously penalised under the particular rule and her guilty plea. Jockey K. Gates was fined $500.  
 
K. Gates fined $100 for use of whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
GEMIMA – Stood flat footed
 
NIGHTS ABLAZE -  Rider reported that the gelding did not handle its first start on a sand track.
 
PRICKLETHORP – Slow to begin. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Jockey C. Eaton (DREAMS OF MINTO) was fined $100 for use of whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
RACE 4: PACIFIC GOLD PATRON'S TROPHY OPEN HANDICAP 1212M
 
MIDNIGHT CURFEW – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
Jockey J. Hoopert (CLAIM THE THROWN) was issued a reprimand for use of whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
RACE 5: CHALET MOTOR INN/BEST WESTERN BUNDABERG CITY MOTOR INN BMARK 55 HCP 1600M
 
TRIGGER LAD – Slow into stride.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1.         App. J. Hodge – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 2.         App. L. Dodds – Use of whip 9 times prior to the 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4.         J. Hoopert – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 2.         G. Steele – Use of whip 6 times 2 consecutive prior to the 100m- $100 AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 3.         K. Gates – Use of whip 12 times prior to the 100m - $100 -AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
                    K. Gates – Rode without a vest in a race - $500 – AR118C(c)
                     C. Eaton – Use  of whip 8 times prior to the 100m - $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Boxer, Claim the Throne, Gas Burner
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Late scratchings
Race 2. Bar Baby – LSCR @ 8:30 no available rider
 
Published subject to correction upon revision