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QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
 STEWARDS REPORT

CLONCURRY & DISTRICT RACE CLUB

SUNDAY JUNE 28th, 2020

WEATHER – FINE        TRACK – DIRT (GOOD)            RAIL - TRUE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R Smith
Steward – D Lane
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – D Chaplain
Veterinarian – Dr Z O’Brien
Swab attendant – Veterinarian
Starter – R Chaplain

General
Rider G Steele who was unable to attend today’s meeting due to illness will require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding. Rider changes were made as per the Stewards race day summary.
 
Due to technical difficulties a reflected photo finish image was unable to be obtained for Races 1 and 2. Prior to declaration of Correct Weight on both races Stewards acting under the provisions of AR214 consulted with Judge Mr D Chaplain and also afforded connections the opportunity to view the available prints.
 
Race 1: MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

THE MARSHALL - Raced the previous day at Longreach and underwent a veterinary examination  prior to today’s race and was passed fit to race.
 
GREY ARTEMIS – Jumped outwards making contact with AUNTY SNOW.
 
AUNTY SNOW – Bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
CATE RULES -   Jumped outwards making contact with ISA PRINCESS.
 
ISA PRINCESS - Bumped by another runner on jumping and slow into stride.
 
Race 2: CLASS 4 PLATE 1000m.
 
LORD MAL was a late scratching at 7.50am when Trainer J Jackson advised the gelding had injured its near fore leg. Mr Jackson was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to next start.
 
ENCORONADA  - Apprentice T Townsend was a late riding engagement. Trainer J. Bowden was fined $100 for late rider engagement (LR 67). Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
MISSED OUT -  Commenced to over race near the 700m.
 
HOLOGRAM  - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
HUNTING  -  Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
 

Race 3: BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1000m
 
IMAPOET – Fractious in barriers prior to start. Shifted outwards near the 800m hampering  SERIOUSLY HAPPY (J Felix) which began racing ungenerously and was taken outwards onto TOSS A COIN (M Gray) which in turn hampered  BELAR BLUE (J Esser). Jockey McGovern was issued with a severe reprimand  for careless riding under AR131(a).
 
SERIOUSLY HAPPY – Slowly away. Shortly after start commenced racing ungenerously when hampered by another runner.    
 
NO HAT NO PLAY  - Began awkwardly and shortly afterwards was restrained and taken wide to avoid heels.
 
BELAR BLUE  - Hampered soon after the start and raced wide most of the way.          
 
TOSS OF A COIN – Slowly away. Raced in restricted room for a short distance after the start. 
 
NITRO CITY – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
DUTCH TWIST -  Raced wide most of the way.   
 

Race 4: BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m

HIDDEN CHIEF – Jumped inwards making contact with HICKSON.
 
HICKSON – Bumped by another runner on jumping. Began racing ungenerously near the 900m. Raced wide most of the way. 
 
EXPLOSIVE MISSILE - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
WALLACH – When questioned in relation to the performance trainer S Royes advised that after beginning well today the gelding had been able to lead as opposed to its previous start when it was slowly away after beginning awkwardly, and as a consequence was caught behind runners, refusing to stretch out due to resenting the kickback in running. Stewards noted the explanation   

Race 5: BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1400m

AYLA’S ANGEL – Commenced to over race near the 1200m. 
 
GOT THE TICKETS  - Restrained off heels  near the 1000m. 
 
NICCONI PASQUALE  -  Raced wide most of the way.

UNDER RESTRAINT  Raced wide most of the way. 
 
TELLING STORIES -  Finished tailed off. Rider J Esser advised the gelding did not respond to his riding at any stage of the race and he could offer no reason for the effort.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.         

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning Licensees
 
Reprimand
Race 3. Jockey S McGovern. Severe Reprimand. Careless Riding AR131(a).
 
 
Medical Clearance
App. G Steele did not attend this meeting owing to illness.  Medical clearance required. 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2. LORD MAL. Late scratching at 7.50am injured near fore leg.  Veterinary clearance required prior to next start.
 
Horses swabbed:  All winners.

Late Scratchings
Race 2.  LORD MAL. 7.50am. Injured in near fore leg.

Late Riding changes. 
Race 1. S. McGovern  rode CATE RULES
Race 2. S.McGovern  rode LADY CHICAGO.  T. Townsend rode ENCORONADA
Race 3. S. McGovern rode IMAPOET
Race 4. S. McGovern rode HICKSON
Race 5. S. McGovern rode CAPTAIN’S PICK