QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CLONCURRY & DISTRICT RACE CLUB
 
CLONCURRY – FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –  DIRT  RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Simpson
Stewards – R Smith, P Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – L Winks
Veterinarian – Ms A Reid
Swab Attendants – Ms A Reid
Starter – R Chaplain, N Keys
 
Race 1: BRODIE & CO QTIS Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
RAPID STYLE – Made Contact shortly after the start with ST MORITZ. Raced wide majority of the race. Hung in over the concluding stages of the race.
 
SINGLE MALT – Jumped awkwardly, then slow into stride.
 
ST MORITZ – Jumped awkwardly contacting RAPID STYLE. Raced wide majority of the race.
 
ZOROSSA – Fractious in the gates prior to the start.
 
BELLEOFTHEHUNTER – Raced wide majority of the race
 
NOUVERRE FILLE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination as had not raced for over twelve (12) months and was cleared to start.
 
LE WEASEL – Trainer J Morris was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding after proving difficult to load and delaying the start.
 
SPURCIFIC JOURNEY – Raced wide majority of the race.
 
Race 2: CENTRAL HOTEL Class 6 Plate 1200 metres
 
STRIKE POINT – Raced wide throughout the race.
 
MAGNATE – Raced keenly in the early stages.Became awkward on heels of SOLE HEIR approaching the 200m.
 
MISHANI REBEL – Jumped awkwardly, then become awkward on heels shortly after the start.
 
SOLE HEIR – Was inclined to hang in approaching the 200m.
 
VIGOROUS FLOW – Began awkwardlyand dipped shortly after the start. Jockey K Ballard reported the horse never felt comfortable at any stages of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
GOLD BRACELET – Raced wide throughout the race.
 
A MILLION DREAMS (NZ) – Slow to begin, Jockey T Townsend reported the gelding never travelled at any stage of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. A warning was placed on gelding for not being competitive in today’s race.
 
Race 3: LORRAINE PASTORAL COMPANY BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1200 metres
 
THE BROTHERHOOD – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
DEVIL – Jumped awkwardly.
 
ILLECEBROUS – Raced wide throughout the race. Hung out on the home turn.
 
KARBORS – Approaching the 1000m was inclined to shift in, Jockey T Leslight was advised to show more care when shifting ground. Raced wide throughout the race.
 
LIZ' DELIGHT – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISS BOUCHARD – Was tightened for room approaching the 1000m, when KARBORS started shifting in.
 
Race 4: BENTLEYS COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
KEDLESTON – Raced wide throughout the race.
 
HALCYON HOUSE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
TEDDY MERCURY – Hung out approaching the home turn.
 
LOUIE THE LEGEND – Jumped awkwardly. The gelding was inclined to hang in when placed under pressure, and at heels in the home straight.
 
CRAIGLEA ALTONA – Raced wide throughout the race. Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: HONEYCOMBES BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing the jockeys to look at the photo between 4th DUNNERS and 5th CHRISTMAS CREEK.
 
CRYSTAL HELMET – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination as had not raced for over twelve (12) months and was cleared to start.
 
COCHRANE – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout the race.
 
MR CRUISE – Jumped inwards shortly after the start contacting MISHANI HURRICANE.
 
FLAMING TORCH (NZ) – Jumped awkwardly.
 
MISHANI HURRICANE – Jumped awkwardly and then bumped by MR CRUISE shortly after the start.
 
Race 6: CELEBRATING THE HOME OF THE FLYING DOCTOR COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUAL/CLONCURRY CUP 1600 metres
 
LOUD ENOUGH – Jockey J Felix reported the gelding never travelled throughout the race.
 
DUKES COUNTY – Jockey K Ballard was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) using the whip seven (7) times prior to the 100m, two (2) more than permitted.
 
MYOLA MILLY – Jumped awkwardly and then bumped TOO HOT TO HOLD shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MOPAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – Raced wide throughout.
 
TOO HOT TO HOLD – Jumped awkwardly.
 
Race 7: NIVERAK SMASH REPAIRS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400 metres
 
COUNT MICHELIN – Raced wide throughout the race.
 
ART THIEF – Jumped awkwardly. Never travelled in the early stages of the race.
 
TAKEN ON CHANCE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in both fronts. A veterinary certificate will be required before the mare’s next race start.
 
RIVERSIDE BLUES – Raced wide throughout the race.
 
MILKY ROCKET – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout the race.
 
STROKE OF MAGIC – Fractious in the gates prior to the start. A warning was placed on the mare for its barrier manners.
 
ZOOMARATTA – Fractious in the gates prior to the start. Raced wide throughout the race.Jockey D Smith reported the gelding resented the kickback in the early stages of the race. Inclined to shift in over the concluding stages when placed under pressure.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 6 – K Ballard - AR132(7)(a)(ii) using the whip seven (7) times prior to the 100m, two (2) more than permitted.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LA WEASEL, VIGOROUS FLOW, DOOM
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1 – LA WEASEL – warning – difficult to load and delaying the start.
Race 2 – A MILLION DREAMS (NZ) – warning – Non-competitive.
Race 7 – STROKE OF MAGIC – warning – barrier manners.
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1 – TABOO was declared a late scratching by stewards @ 8.13am as no suitable rider was available.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.