QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

DALBY JOCKEY CLUB

DALBY – FRIDAY 20TH JANUARY 2023


WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – +2.5 600-300m, TRUE REMAINDER


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – J Childs, J Cremin, A Johnson, D Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – K Hauff
Judge – S Fahey B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanough
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starter – I Henderson


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Warwick Turf Club 14/1/2023

Ch Steward- T Preston

QRIC Stewards held an inquiry at Toowoomba Stewards Office on the 17th of January 2023 into the use of the whip by Jockey Nick Keal during the running of Race 7 the VALLEY HELPING HANDS SUPPORT SERVICES BM 58 Handicap at Warwick on the 14th of January 2023. The specifics of the charge being that Jky Nick Keal being the rider of Chocolatier in Race 7 the Valley Helping Hands Support Services Benchmark 58 Handicap 2000m did use the whip on 15 occasions prior to the 100m point 10 more than permitted. After considering the evidence and patrol footage available of the incident Stewards charged Jockey Nick Keal under the provision of AR 132(7)(a)(ii) subsequently suspended his licence to ride in races for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight on the 21st of January 2023 up to and including the 28th of January 2023, allowing Jockey Keal to resume race riding on the 29th January 2023.Jky Keal was advised of his right to a review.

GENERAL

Stewards approved the following riders to ride overweight for today’s meeting:

Race 3- Jky G Geran + 1.0kg.

Race 10- Jky S McGovern +1.0kg

Jockey S Cormack was late onto course due to transport difficulties. See rider replacement for Race 1 as per stewards race day summary.

Race 1: MURRAY'S TYRES & MORE QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres

FOLDING- A stable representative advised stewards before the start of the event that the gelding had been become cast in the tie up stalls. A pre-race veterinary inspection was conducted, with no abnormalities being detected the gelding was subsequently passed fit to start. Approaching the 800m, shifted in marginally resulting in SHOULD KNOW BETTER being placed racing in restricted room. When questioned by stewards regarding the geldings seemingly poor performance, Jockey P Hammersley explained that the gelding began and raced well during early stages, however weakened substantially over the concluding stages. Jockey Hammersley added that the Gelding would benefit from today’s race. Stewards noted his comments.

MIKKI EIGHT- Approaching the 900m, was eased off the heels of SHOULD KNOW BETTER.

SHOULD KNOW BETTER- Raced greenly in the early stages of todays event. Eased at the 900m point when racing in restricted room.

KIHI- Laid out under pressure approaching the 100m.

VALONIA- Raced greenly in the early stages of today’s event. Leaving the 900m point, shifted in and as a result ROSE OF RAHEEN had to be eased. Approaching the 400m, shifted out to avoid heels. Raced wide with cover during the middle stages of the race.

ALCAMO BEACH- Due to Jky S Cormack being delayed on route to the track today, he was replaced by Jky N Vuille. Stewards accepted Jky Cormack’s explanation and took no further action.

ROSE OF RAHEEN- Raced in restricted room approaching the 800m and was subsequently eased.

POINT BREAK- Raced greenly in the early stages of today’s event and was moved into a wide position where raced without cover during the middle stages. Laid in under pressure on the home straight

Race 2: REECE PLUMBING Maiden Handicap 1400 metres

DECARBONISE- Bumped shortly after the start. Was steadied from heels leaving the 400m

OAKVALE LASS- Horse dipped head in its action approaching the 200m

REOJOAN- Leaving the 500m, failed to improve despite the best efforts of the rider.

BERAKAHQUINN- Tightened for room shortly and bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

GENTLE LASS- Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start made contact with BERAKAHQUINN.

DELTASPHERE- Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages

GATEWAYS- Raced wide for the majority of today’s event.

MAHIGRANT Slow to begin

HUSH PUPPY- Began okay then made contact with OAKVALE LASS shortly after the start of today’s event. Was slow to muster early speed and drifted back towards the rear of the field.


Race 3: REECE PLUMBING Maiden Handicap 1400 metres

LEERY- Slow to begin

VIKING VICKI- Leaving the 1200 shifted in resulting in SANKELISKAR needing to be steadied. App Jky L Sykes was advised by Stewards to exercise more care when shifting ground in the future.

SANKELISKAR- Leaving the 1200m point, raced keenly when Viking Vicky shifted in and as a result had to be steadied and shifted in marginally.

EPIC LOVE (NZ)- Slow to begin

HEART OF MARBLE- Began awkwardly making contact with the gate.

VICTORY LIGHTS- On returning to scale App Jky A Donald advised Stewards that dropped her whip shortly after entering the home straight and as a result was unable to test her mount out fully over the final stages.


Race 4: BRAZIER SPARE PARTS Maiden Plate 2000 metres

MASTER OF MENACE- Leaving the 400m was forced wider on the track when ANGELIC ARCHER shifted out.

SEQUOIA CHIEFTAIN (NZ)- Shifted out under pressure in the home straight resulting in MASTER OF MENACE and LA VITTORIA being forced wide. Jockey Gary Geran was questioned by stewards over the incident and under the provision of AR131(a) was reprimanded by Stewards as a result of shifting out when not fully sufficiently clear. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.. Jockey Gary Geran was fined $300 by Stewards under the provision of AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m 3 more than permitted.

THE MONEY SPENDER- Blundered shortly after the start. Raced awkwardly shortly after the crossing and had to be steadied. Raced at rear of the field from the 600m for the remainder of the event. A post-race vet undertaken due to poor performance over the home straight, no abnormalities being detected.

ZELSON- Bumped on 2 occasions shortly after the start

ANGELIC ARCHER- Leaving the 400 shifted out, resulting in MASTER OF MENACE being forced wider on the track.

BABY RUN-Raced wide without cover for the majority of todays event.

LA VITTORIA- Leaving the 400m was forced wider on the track due to another runner shifting out at that point.

SLINKY’S STAR- Laid out after passing the winning post on the first occasion.


Race 5: SOUTHSIDE BUTCHERY & BUTCHERS PANTRY BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 2000 metres

BERINIE’S TIGER- Due to time constraints Jky C Meehan had to leave the course with Stewards unable inquire into an incident which is alleged to have occurred near the 400m involving Jockey C Meehan the rider of BERNIE’S TIGER and App E Lang the rider of PENNWORTH. Approaching the 200m point improved onto the heels of THINK I’M READY which was tiring from the point of the home turn. As a result, the gelding clipped heels with the rider almost being dislodged.

CHOCOLATIER (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room approaching the 1900m for short distance then improved onto the heels of GUTS’N’ GLORY forcing the rider to take hold of his mount losing considerable ground as a result.

Pennyworth- Approaching the 1500m shifted out and bumped GUTS’N’GLORY. Made the crossing awkwardly. Leaving the 400m rolled out marginally then shifted in resulting in another runner being inconvenienced. Help up for clear running at the 200m.

HARBELLE- Slow to begin

HARMONY NATION- Slow to begin

MOJO BABY- Raced wide with no cover for the majority of today’s event
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THINK I’M READY- Began to weaken after entering the home straight, clipping heels with another runner shortly after. A post-race veterinary examination was undertaken which revealed an minor abrasion to the near side hock area. No Veterinary Certificate is required.

SKATER- Approaching the 1500m, raced keenly for a short distance.


Race 6: PEST WORX Class 2 Handicap 800 metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by the connections of the 2nd place getter FAV’S FLYER, against GOSSIP TORQUE being declared the winner alleging interference at the 400m point when entering the home turn. After taking evidence from all relevant parties, and viewing the patrol footage available , Stewards found that while GOOSIP TORQUE shifted out abruptly entering the home turn forcing FAV’S FLYER slightly wider on the track, they did not feel that the interference suffered to FAV’S FLYER exceeded the 1 and a half length margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judges.

BAG OF WHITT – Upon leaving the enclosure the gelding made contact with the outside running rail. A subsequent veterinary examination was undertaken which revealed no abnormalities, and the gelding was subsequently passed fit to start. Began awkwardly with head in the air, bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide from the home turn for the remainder of the event.

DEECE SCENT KISS- Began awkwardly, bumping HEDONIE to its inside.

GOSSIP TORQUE– When entering the home turn shifted out resulting in forcing FAV’S FLYER outward before being corrected by its rider.

FAV’S FLYER- Dipped at the start. At 400m was taken wide when GOSSIP TORQUE shifted out while hanging. Raced wide for the remainder.

HEDONIE- Began awkwardly and bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

ICE KITTEN- Began awkwardly with head in the air, bumped shortly after the start.

ANGEL’S VOICE– Began awkwardly and bumped FAV’S FLYER to its inside heavily and lost ground. When approaching the 400m had to be steadied off heels of DEECE SCENT KISS then raced wide from the home turn for the remained of this event.


Race 7: DALBY CREDIT UNION RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1400 metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by the connections of the the 3rd placed horse HEEBEE RIGHT MATE against PRINCE OF DIAMONDS being declared the winner alleging interference from the 200m point over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol footage available, Stewards found that at the 150m point that both runners had hung outward and inward respectively had contributed to the incident. And further, that approaching the 30m point in the race the runners bumped again. Stewards did not reasonably believe that the interference suffered to HEEBEE RIGHT MATE exceeded the half a head margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore dismissed the objection and subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judges.

BEST TO HURRY- Began Awkwardly and bumped another runner shortly after the start.

SPIRIT OF GIVING- Jky D Smith was reprimanded by Stewards under the provision of AR132 (7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 6 occasions before the 100m one more than permitted.

CHESTER’S ANGEL-Laid in at the 200m placing EYELEFFTIT in restricted room.

EYELEFTTIT- Began awkwardly and bumped Mr LANNIGAN. Approaching 1200m raced in restricted room and brushed the rail at the 800m. Raced in restricted room at the 200m when CHESTER’S ANGEL laid in, baulked before advancing into the run.

PRINCE OF DIAMONDS- Bumped by BEST TO HURRY shortly after the start. Entering the home straight and approaching the 150m point hung in and bumped with HEEBE RIGHT MATE and then when approaching the 30m point laid in under pressure and again bumped HEEBEE RIGHT MATE.

MR LANNIGAN- Slow to begin and bumped by EYELEFITIT shortly after the start.

IN GREAT NIC- Raced in restricted room approaching the 700m and had to be steadied. At the 400m shifted out to improve and raced wide for the remainder.

TRY TO BE GOOD- Raced wide throughout the majority of todays event.

HEEBEE RIGHT MATE- Entering the home straight approaching the 150m point when shifting out bumped by PRINCE OF DIAMONDS when it in turn shifted inward. Then when approaching the 30m point bumped again by PRINCE OF DIAMONDS which laid in under pressure.


Race 8: FUTURE FUELS DISTRIBUTORS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1400 metres

BLACK WHITTO- Began awkwardly

THE BRUMBY- Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

ABB ROY- Bumped by another runner to the outside shortly after the start.

CONISMO- Raced wide from the 200m for the remainder of the event.

ANTHROPICA- Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.

MILGRO- Began awkwardly and bumped THE BRUMBY shortly after the start.

THE ANGEL’S KISS- Began awkwardly and bumped ABB ROY to its outside shortly after the start.


Race 9: WESTERN DOWNS MARINE & CANVAS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200 metres

MOUNT HOREB- Began awkwardly and blundered at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Weakened and raced at the rear of the field from the 200m for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary inspection was undertaken which revealed no abnormalities.

VINASTA- Began awkwardly and blundered on jumping making contact to TINTINWIN to its outside. Raced wide for majority of the event.

TINTINWIN- Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

SAMMY- Held up from the 500m to the early stages of the home straight

FRISCO’S IMAGE- Weakened in the home straight and finished toward the rear of the field. Stewards sought a comment from App A Donald in which she stated that despite her best efforts, the gelding failed to respond to her riding. A Post-race veterinary inspection was undertaken which revealed no abnormalities.

WAIT A MINUTE- Slow to begin


Race 10: SUNDOWN SIGNS Class 1 Handicap 1100 metres

WHERE’S TEKAY NOW- Began awkwardly and bumped OUTBACK PLAYBOY to its outside. Laid out and bumped OUTBACK PLAYBOY again at the 200m point.

JAQEN H’GHAR- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid out rounding the home turn and into the early stage of the home straight.

FASTNET JACK- Shifted out shortly after the start, made contact to PINNAROO and had to be steadied off heels. Raced Wide majority of the event.

OUTBACK PLAYBOY- Began awkwardly and bumped by another runner at the start. Laid out rounding the home turn then proceeded to lay in at the 200m and was bumped by another runner at that point.

SETHLANS- Began awkwardly. Raced four- wide for the majority of the event.

MISS MOSCATO- Began awkwardly and made contact to CORBIN to its outside shortly after the start.

PINNAROO- Tightened for room between runners shortly after the start.

MR WHITTINGTON- Began awkwardly jumping in the air then bumped PINNAROO shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced at the rear off the field for the majority of the event.

CORBIN- Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 6 - Jky D Smith- AR 132(7)(a)(ii)- Use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m 1 more than permitted.

Race 4 - Jky G Geran AR131(a)- Careless Riding.

Fines

Race 4- Jky G Geran- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Use of the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100 3 more than permitted.

Suspensions

Nil

Race day injuries/illness

Nil

Absent jockeys

Race 1- Jky S Cormack- Due to transport issues replaced in Race 1 with Jky N Vuille.

Race 3, Race 5 and Race 8- Jky N Fazackerley- Suspended.

Adjourned inquiries

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Race 1 – Folding

Race 4 - Slinkys Star

Race 5 – Dinny’s A Suspect

Horses swabbed post-race

All winners and GUTS ‘N’ GLORY

Warnings/bars

Nil

Bleeders

Nil

Falls

Nil

Adjourned inquiries

Nil

Protests

Race 6- 2nd vs 1st- Dismissed.

Race 7- 3rd vs 1st- Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1-FOLDING-Jky N Vuille replacing Jck P Hammersley, ALCAMO BEACH- Jky N Vuille replaced Jky S Cormack.

Race 3-LUCASAYD- Jky N Tomizawa replacing Jky N Fazackerley, GIRRAMAY- Appr L Barr

Race 5- CHOCOLATIER- Jky N Tomizawa replacing Jky N Fazackerley

Race 6- HEDONIC- Jky K Zechner, MAGINNIS- Appr S Willis.

Race 8 MADAGASCAR MISS- Appr L Sykes replacing Jky N Fazackerley.

Late scratchings

Nil

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.