QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
CAIRNS STEWARDS REPORT  
 
LADBROKES CANNON PARK – SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST           TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)      RAIL – 2 METRES ENTIRE COURSE          PENETROMETER – 4.75  
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Copeline, A. Holzhauser, P. Lane
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – P. Charters
Starter – P. Kennedy  
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Townsville Turf Club Tuesday 5 April 2022
Race 4 QTIS 3YO HANDICAP – 1000 METRES
 
Stewards inquired into the reason GOLD TRICKLE blundered near the 600 metres dislodging apprentice K. Swaffer. After hearing evidence from K. Swaffer (GOLD TRICKLE) in the presence of her master T. Rowe and jockey L. Morrison (PROPHETS) along with steward’s observations it was established that after being crossed by PROPHETS leaving the 800 metres GOLD TRICKLE then commenced to over-race becoming awkwardly placed to the inside of PROPHETS which was racing approximately half a horse off the fence and when being restrained shifted out marginally clipping the off-side heel of PROPHETS and blundered near the 600 metres resulting in apprentice K. Swaffer being dislodged. As stewards deemed this an unfortunate racing incident no further action was taken.     

GENERAL
 
The following runners which had not raced for an extended period all underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and were cleared to start.  
Sonofthebeast, Vancouver Bay, Cody’s Boy, Brave Intent, Maquereau, Full Recognition, Star Status, Tutelage, Broadway Babe, Denise’s Pride, Prophetess, Why Wouldn’t You, Stats.
 
Permitted Overweights:
R1 Eye Of Ra + 1kg, Hitchedinmanhattan, Jesko + 1kg
R2 Calm Is Power + 1kg, Moon Missile + 1kg
R4 Evil Eye Mac + 1kg, King Jester + 1kg, Loud Noise + 1kg
R7 Dammosquito + 1kg, Merry Old Soul + 1kg, Swanky Sue + 1kg   
 
Race 1: 1 Ladbrokes Cannon Park Maiden Handicap 1250 Metres
 
SONOFTHEBEAST – Trainer R. Ludwig advised stewards prior to the race that instructions would be issued to only use the whip as a last resort if required. Raced ungenerously for a short distance after the start. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages brushing with VANCOUVER BAY which shifted in.

VANCOUVER BAY –Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages brushing with SONOFTHEBEAST which shifted out.  

GREAT SURVEY – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for short distance near the 200 metres when crowded for room by UNTOLD CHOICE which shifted in.

UNTOLD CHOICE – Slow to begin. Shifted in under pressure near the 200 metres placing GREAT SURVEY in restricted room. Rider N. Thomas was advised to exercise more care.
 
PROJECT PAPERCLIP – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HITCHEDINMANHATTAN – Jockey S. Sheargold was find the sum of $300 in that he returned to scale in excess of his amended allotted weight of 56 kilograms.
 
Race 2: Kerry Coppin Memorial QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 950 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing stewards and jockey N. Thomas to view the photo finish for 3rd and fourth place. As a result, the judge was agreeable to amend the original placings of 2, 1, 3, 6 to 2, 1, 6, 3:
 
1st – LUCKY JIM
2ND – TURN BIRD
3RD – KING CANUTE
4TH – CALM IS POWER

APACHE MINTO – Began awkwardly.
 
KING CANUTE – Slow into stride.
 
CALM IS POWER – Began awkwardly.
 
STEEL GRIT – Raced greenly in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority. 
 
MOON MISSILE – Raced greenly in the early and middle stages.
 
PUSS BOOTS – Over-raced in the middle stages being restrained near the 500 metres when racing in restricted room.
 
Race 3: Walkers Lawyers QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 950 Metres
 
After weighing out rider A. Thomson was stood down from her engagements when stewards had a concern with her wellbeing. Stewards will inquire into the circumstances of this incident and the reason Ms Thomson left the course after being directed to remain on course. Ms Thomson is stood down from all racing related duties until further notice. Riding replacements were made as per steward’s summary.   
 
RAZZO – Slow to begin.
 
DYSTOPIAN – Slow to begin.
 
WICKED DREAMER – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages.Raced wide for the majority.
 
LITTLE TROJAN – Faltered leaving the 100 metres and fell dislodging rider A. Layt. Due to the severity of injury to the near front leg the gelding was euthanised on humane grounds. Jockey A. Layt was stood down from his remaining engagements for the day and was advised he must provide a medical clearance prior to his next race ride. Riding replacements were made as per steward’s summary.   
 
AGLOT – Raced wide for the majority. Was unable to avoid the fallen runner leaving the 100 metres, was seriously inconvenienced and as a result dislodged rider N. Thomas. Jockey N. Thomas was treated by QAS officers on track before being transported to Cairns hospital for further observation.Riding replacements were made as per steward’s summary.   
 
LORD POWER – Unable to obtain clear running in the home straight.
 
BOGAN PRINCESS – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Due to the delay of incidents all races were put back one race with race seven to start at 5.30pm.
 
Race 4 – 3.42pm Race 5 – 4.22pm – Race 6 – 4.56pm, Race 7 – 5.30pm. 
 
Race 4: Ladbrokes Odds Surge OPEN Handicap 950 Metres
 
MAQUEREAU – Bounded in the air on jumping and lost ground.
 
STAR STATUS – Slow to begin.
 
TUTELAGE – Slow to begin.
 
EVIL EYE MAC – Steadied when disappointed for a run approaching the 200 metres.
 
Race 5: Piccones IGA BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 950 Metres
 
BELLA'S IN COMMAND – Trainer R. Moller was reprimanded in that he presented the mare without it advertised gear of a cross over noseband. In determining penalty stewards took into consideration the explanation tendered. 
 
SILLMAN – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SCAMDEMIC – Began awkwardly.
 
DENISE'S PRIDE – Slow to begin.Raced wide for the majority.
 
ZA ZA READY – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
SNAP CHAT – Bounded in the air on jumping and lost ground.
 
MASTER ORR – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 6: Century Cranes Class 3 Plate 1250 Metres
 
NANTUCKET – As the gelding competed at Townsville 30 May 2023, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HEADLANDER – Slow to begin.
 
FLYING ARTIST – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages and made the 1000 metre turn awkwardly.  
 
COURTING SARA – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 7: NIESAR PAINTING MAGIC MILLIONS/ROB KOCH MEMORIAL/FNQ U&C STAYERS BENCH 1900 Metres
 
PETRILLO (NZ) – As the gelding competed at Townsville 30 May 2023, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Buffeted between runners soon after the start. Apprentice K. Swaffer advised on returning to scale that the gelding refused to settle in the early and middle stages proving difficult to ride.
 
MUMBO BOWLER – Apprentice I. Teh was permitted to replace senior rider N. Thomas when no other suitable senior rider was available.
 
WHITTERICK – Dislodged jockey R. Shred who became unbalanced on jumping and took no competitive part in the race. After galloping riderless for some distance underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed poor recovery and to be exhausted, however responded well to veterinary attention.    
 
SANTA MARINELLA – Reared as the start was effected dislodging jockey F. Edwards and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer R. Miller was advised he must obtain a further barrier certificate for the gelding prior to its next start. After galloping riderless for some distance underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities.    
 
DON ARCANGELO – Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 1700 metres.
 
SWANKY SUE – Slow to begin. Bumped heavily with MERRY OLD SOUL near the 300 metres.
 
GAELIC – Slow to begin.
 
NEMINGAH (NZ) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.

MERRY OLD SOUL (NZ) –Bumped heavily near the 300 metres becoming unbalanced.  
 
MUMBO BOWLER – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
R. Moller (Trainer) – Race 5 Bella’s In Command - Present horse with incorrect gear – AR106(1)
 
Fines
S. Sheargold (Jockey) Race 1 Hitchedinmanhattan Overweight – AR190(3) $300
 

Race day injuries/illness
N. Thomas (Jockey) Race 3 – Dislodged – Medical clearance required.
A. Layt – (Jockey) Race 3 – Dislodged – Medical clearance required. 
 
Adjourned inquiries
A Thomson (Jockey) – Stood down from all duties.       
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Project Paperclip, Ten Schilling, Don Arcangelo

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7 Santa Marinella – Barrier manners – Barrier Certificate required.
 
Falls
Race 3 – Aglot (N. Thomas), Little Trojan – (A. Layt)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3, Little Trojan – A. Layt, Razzo – S. Sheargold
Race 4, King Jester – M. Butler, Evil Eye mac – R. Shred
Race 5, Master Orr – F. Edwards, Denise’s Pride – S. Wilson
Race 6, Why Wouldn’t You – S. Wilson
Race 7, Dammosquito – M. Butler, Mumbo Bowler – I. Teh  

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.