RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 12th MAY 2016

WEATHER FINE RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr L. Collins, Mr P. Lane, Ms J. Portch
Clerk of Scales – Ms A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – E. Moyle
Swab Assistant - Ms L. Lisiewicz
Starter – Mr M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary - Mr B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT, Townsville 10th May 2016:

Race 5: Tony Hempsall Cateriang Class 6 Plate - 1000 metres

Trainer Mr A. Cameron reported that LOKUM had pulled up with black eyes.

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AMENDED STARTING TIMES

Due to the postponement of the Albury race meeting the starting times were rescheduled as follows: Race 1, 1.05 p.m.; Race 2, 1.40 p.m.; Race 3, 2.20 p.m.; Race 4, 2.55 p.m.; Race 5, 3.35 p.m.; Race 6, 4.10 p.m.; Race 7, 4.50 p.m.

Late Riding Changes:

When Apprentice M. Haley was indisposed due to illness, stewards permitted substitutions to be made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Apprentice Haley was advised that he must provide a medical clearance prior to being cleared to ride again.


Race 1: McDonald Murphy QTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1100 metres
1st MISHANI BELIEVER 2nd TINTO ELEMENTO 3rd GAI OF THE GALAXY 4th - AZIRAP

MCBULLIRUM - The start was delayed when the gelding was difficult to load into the barriers. Trainer W. Kenning was told that a warning will be placed on the gelding's racing record.

THREE HENRYS - Stood flat-footed at the start, hung out badly and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr J. Manzelmann was told that prior to racing again the gelding will have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.

TINTO ELEMENTO - Began awkwardly.

GOLDEN DAWN - Shortly after the start bucked and lost ground. Trainer J. Manzelmann was told that prior to racing again the filly will have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.

GAI OF THE GALAXY - After being crossed in the early stages was inclined to race keenly. Held up passing the 200 metres and had to be shifted out abruptly to obtain clear running.

Race 2: Mackay Amateurs 28 May Class 2 Handicap - 1560 metres
1st SAIL THE STARS 2nd CATCH A GLIMPSE 3rd CORNISH TALES 4th - MISTY MONTANA

LOGAN'S RUN - When Apprentice N. Vuille was unable to claim her full allowance, stewards permitted Apprentice Q. Krogh to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Apprentice Vuille was fined $200 under A.R. 92(12).

MISTY MONTANA - Slow to begin.

HYPER DRIVE - Began awkwardly.

CORNISH TALES - After being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward and assume the lead.

Race 3: Mackay Rural BenchMark 55 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - MISHANI CENTURION 2nd LAMERICAN 3rd KODO 4th - MADAM PINK

MADAM PINK - Slow to begin.

STAR TRUCE - Began awkwardly and then was crowded for room shortly afterwards. Raced keenly throughout the middle stages. Jockey J. Felix was reprimanded for using his whip on the gelding on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 1 more than is permitted under the rule.

LOOKSLIKERAIN - Rounding the turn near the 600 metres was awkwardly placed on heels and had to be steadied.

MONTANA MAN - Raced wide without cover throughout.

MISHANI CENTURION - When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J. Manzelmann said that the gelding had been disappointing at its most recent run, however prior to that had performed well and a forward showing was expected today.

Race 4: Suna Shoes Maiden Plate - 1200 metres
1st FORTUNE MASCOT 2nd - ZATOCHIO 3rd - GOLD CLAIM 4th - AUTHADANE

PURE FETISH - During the parade to the barriers the mare dislodged its rider, Apprentice B. Grylls, then galloped for a considerable distance. Stewards ordered the late scratching of the mare at 2.53 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on PURE FETISH be refunded and that the following deductions apply:

13¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, FORTUNE MASCOT
10¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, FORTUNE MASCOT
15¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, ZATOCHIO
14¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, GOLD CLAIM

MYSTIC HARMONY - Slow to begin.

SPY CI - Slow to begin.

MISHANI PILOT - Slow to begin. Shortly after straightening was disappointed for a run, then shifted back to the inside , however was again held up when another runner shifted in.

ZATOCHIO - Crowded for room at the start.

AUTHADANE - Shifted out abruptly at the start, then raced keenly in the early stages.

GENERAL BEERS - Was inclined to lay out in the middle stages and carried another runner wider.

GOLD CLAIM - For some distance passing the 600 metres was inclined to lay out, then near the 500 metres had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner.

Race 5: RP Digital BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st ELJAY ATOM 2nd - WE FOUND IT 3rd - CYCLONE KAN 4th - EVENTIDE

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey N. Day, the rider of ELJAY ATOM which finished 2nd, against WE FOUND IT (Jockey J. Felix) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final stages. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official video films and taking into account their own observations, stewards established that inside the final 30 metres WE FOUND IT shifted out under riding and bumped ELJAY ATOM, carrying that runner wider. Bearing in mind the manner in which both horses ran to the finish, and the margin of a nose between them at the finish, stewards were comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred EJAY ATOM would have finished ahead of WE FOUND IT. Accordingly, the protest was upheld and the placings amended as follows: 1st ELJAY ATOM, 2nd WE FOUND IT, 3rd CYCLONE KAN.

EVENTIDE - Buffeted between runners at the start.

ELJAY ATOM - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

Approaching the 100 metres SHEPIKTUS (Apprentice Z. White) had to be steadied when crowded between ELJAY ATOM (Jockey N. Day), which was inclined to lay in, and WE FOUND IT (Jockey J. Felix), which shifted out under pressure. Both Jockey Day and Jockey Felix were told to exercise more care.

FLYING SAND - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Apprentice Q. Krogh said that his mount never travelled comfortably at any stage. He stated that in his opinion the gelding would perform better over longer distances.

Race 6: MECC BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1800 metres
1st PRESSUM 2nd - NUDGEE 3rd - CUPSTER 4th - ELOVACHILL

SLEW LEFT - Slow to begin.

MISHANI NEFERTITI - Slow to begin.

ELOVACHILL - Pulled hard in the early stages.

CUPSTER – Jockey S McCullum was fined $200 under AR137A(5)(ii) for using his whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 5 more than permitted under the rule. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account his explemplary record in relation to the rule.

Race 7: Bookings At Mackaytickets.com.au Class 1 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st ISLAND TANG 2nd - GOODNESS GRACIOUS 3rd - REGGIE ROCKET 4th - GINA BALLERINA

ISLAND TANG - Trainer Ms C. marsh was reprimanded for failing to declare Apprentice N. Vuille as rider of the gelding by the prescribed time. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Ms Marsh's exemplary record in regard to the rule.

BELLE RINGS - Knuckled badly at the start, then was bumped shortly after, resulting in its rider, Jockey N. Day, becoming unbalanced.

GOODNESS GRACIOUS - Was restrained in the early stages in an attempt to find cover. When questioned regarding his riding in the home straight Jockey S. McCullum said that shortly after straightening he attempted a narrow run to the inside, however was disappointed for that run and was obliged to shift out in search of clear running, but was unable to do so until approaching the 100 metres.

THE TEENY HASS - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

RACE 2: Apprentice N. Vuille $200 - Fail to claim full allowance (AR92(12))

RACE 6: Jockey S McCullum $200 – Excessive use of whip (AR137A(5)(ii))

Jockey absenteeism

Suspensions

Reprimands

RACE 3: Jockey J. Felix - Use whip on STAR TRUCE 6 times before 100m, 1 more than permitted under A.R. 137A.

Protest

RACE 5: 2ND (ELJAY ATOM) against 1st (WE FOUND IT) upheld. Placings amended.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed


All winners


Warnings/Bars


Bleeders

Late scratchings

RACE 4: PURE FETISH - Dislodged rider en route to barriers. Late scratching at 2.53 p.m.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 2: LOGAN'S RUN: Apprentice Q. Krogh replaced Apprentice N. Vuille (fail to claim full allowance).
RACE 4: AUTHADANE - Apprentice Q. Krogh replaced Apprentice M. Haley (ill).
RACE 6: ADENARIUS - Apprentice N. Vuille replaced Apprentice M. Haley
RACE 7: THE TEENY HASS - Apprentice Q. Krogh replaced Apprentice M. Haley