QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST 2016

WEATHER FINE TRACK - GOOD (4)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE PENETROMETER - 4.9

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 – Miss E. Moyle
Swab Assistant - Mr E. Hodges
Starter – Mr T. Woodham/Mr M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary - Mr B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENETARY REPORT: Townsville 16th July 2016:

Race 3: Northern Escapes QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap

Jockey D. Evans was fined $400 under A.R. 137A for using his whip on SHIGZAG on 7 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 4 of which were in consecutive strides.


GENERAL:

Stewards today interviewed Apprentice S. Fawke and trainer Ms O. Cairns in relation to the declaration of Apprentice Fawke as the rider for BOMBER MISS in Race 3 and MARTHA'S MOMENT in Race 7. It was established that an unauthorised person accepted the rides on those two horses on behalf of Apprentice Fawke. Stewards will make further inquiries regarding the matter. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Raceday Summary.

Race 1: Payne Packaging Class 3 Plate - 1300 metres
1st MISHANI VIKING 2nd ROYAL COUPE 3rd LAMERICAN 4th - KODO

WORTHY HERO - Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start and crowded MISHANI VIKING. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which raced wide throughout with no cover, did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 2: Salt Restaurant @ Dolphin Heads Resort QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1300 metres
1st MISHANI EL LOBO 2nd ALBERT THE ROCKET 3rd HI SUGAR 4th - MISHANI BELIEVER

MISHANI SILVA - Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.

CANDLE LANTERN - Slow to begin, raced greenly throughout and was uncompetitive. Trainer J. Manzelmann was told that a warning will be placed on the filly for being uncompetitive.

HI SUGAR - Raced keenly in the early stages.

MISHANI SHIRAZ - Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early p art of the straight.

Race 3: Blue River Ice Class 4 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st - JEWELLERY THIEF 2nd STYLISH LUCK 3rd BOMBER MISS 4th - ANZUS

ZAHA EXPRESS - Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer Mr T Cook for the late declaration of Apprentice B. Grylls as rider of the mare. Bumped at the start. Mr Cook reported that, following the disappointing performance ZAHA EXPRESS will now be freshened up.

PRELUSIVE STRIKE - Bumped at the start.

STYLISH LUCK - Slow to begin.

Rounding the turn near the 800 metres BOMBER MISS (Apprentice R. Payne) had to be steadied when momentarily crowded for room by ZAHA EXPRESS (Apprentice B. Grylls), which was carried inwards by PRELUSIVE STRIKE (Apprentice . Z. White). Apprentice White was told to exercise more care in the future and ensure that she leaves sufficient room for runners to her inside.

BOMBER MISS - Over the final few strides Apprentice R. Payne was struck across the left arm by the whip of Jockey D. Simmons, rider of STYLISH LUCK.


Race 4: - CFT Security Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st GENTLY GUIDED 2nd - CAPELLA GIRL 3rd - BOSSY BEACH 4th - DIAMONDNET

ADVERTISER - At the request of Jockey D. Simmons, underwent a veterinary examination and was found to be lame in the near foreleg. Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of the gelding at 2.47 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on ADVERTISER be refunded and that the following deductions apply:

2¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, GENTLY GUIDED
3¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, GENTLY GUIDED
3¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, CAPELLA GIRL
3¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, BOSSY BEACH.

Trainer R. Cochrane was told that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

Passing the 1100 metres CAPELLA GIRL (Jockey N. Day) shifted in abruptly and momentarily inconvenienced HAYYLER'S FELL (Jockey D. Evans). From that point HAYYLER'S FELL commenced to over-race and as a result was obliged to race 3 wide without cover.

DIAMONDNET - Approaching the 600 metres improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

Race 5: Coll Plumbing BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1560 metres
1st SUNBURY 2nd - BIRDIE BLITZ 3rd - PERFECTLY ALIGNED 4th - ZINDZELA

ZINDZELA - Raced keenly in the lead throughout the early and middle stages.

OKAY SWIFT - When questioned Apprentice J. Hodge said that from the wide draw, when runners to his inside showed superior speed, he elected to ride his mount back in the field with cover, where it travelled comfortably. He said that near the 600 metres he placed the gelding under pressure, however it did not respond to his riding.. He added that in his opinion the gelding may not have backed up from its most recent start. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 6: Johnny Forming Company Class 1 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st SHARP BIJOU 2nd - BECCA THE JET 3rd - BEST HURRAH 4th - BENJI

YOU CAN'T FIND ME - The start was delayed when the mare refused to load into the barriers. Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of the mare at 4.06 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on YOU CAN'T FIND ME be refunded and that the following deductions apply:

15¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, SHARP BIJOU
20¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, SHARP BIJOU
17¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, BECCA THE JET
17¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, BEST HURRAH

Trainer Ms O. Cairns was told that YOU CAN'T FIND ME must trial satisfactorily before being permitted to race again.

SKELETONS - The start was further delayed when the gelding proved difficult to load into the barriers. As the start was effected became fractious and lost considerable ground. Trainer J. Manzelmann was told that SKELETONS must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.

SHARP BIJOU - Began awkwardly.

SEEYAWHENISEEYA - Inclined to lay out throughout the event.

BEST HURRAH - Raced wide without cover throughout.

When questioned regarding her riding of CHINA TOWN, Apprentice B. Grylls explained that she had been instructed to ride the mare in a midfield position, however after beginning awkwardly she rode her mount along to obtain a favourable position, where the mare travelled strongly. However, shortly after straightening she attempted to improve to the inside of SEEYAWHENISEEYA (Apprentice C. Jokic) but was disappointed for that run and as a result was held up for the entirety of the home straight and went to the finish without being tested. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 7: Fiesta Rentals BenchMark 55 Handicap - 1560 metres
1st SIX BEAT 2nd - EYE WINSOME 3rd - HAY DEET 4th - MYSTIC HARMONY

STREET FEVER - Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with ZATOCHIO.

SLIP RAIL - Crowded for room at the start. Finished tailed off. Post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer J. Manzelmann was told that the gelding must trial before being permitted to race again.

MYSTIC HARMONY - Slow to muster speed and was inclined to get its head up in the early stages.

ZATOCHIO - Passing the 600 metres improved onto heels and got its head up. Shortly after straightening, when attempting a run to the outside of MOSSIMO had to be steadied when that runner shifted out marginally.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Jockey D. Evans $400 - Use whip on SHIGZAG on 7 occasions prior to 100m, 4 of which were consecutive. (Townsville 16th July 2016).

Jockey absenteeism

Suspensions

Reprimands

Protest

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars

RACE 4: ADVERTISER - Lame in near foreleg. Vet clearance required.
RACE 6: YOU CAN'T FIND ME - Refused to load. Ordered to trial
SKELETONS - Difficult to load. Ordered to trial.
RACE 7: SLIP RAIL - Finished tailed off. Ordered to trial.
Bleeders

Late scratchings

RACE 4: ADVERTISER - 2.47 p.m. Vet advice.
RACE 6: YOU CAN'T FIND ME - Refused to load into barriers.

Summary of rider changes/late notifications

RACE 3: BOMBER MISS - Apprentice R. Payne replaced Apprentice S. Fawke (unauthorised declaration.
RACE 7: MARTHA'S MOMENT - Apprentice B. Grylls replaced Apprentice S. Fawke.


Issued subject to correction upon revision.