STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER - FINE                         TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)/GOOD 3 FOLLOWING
RACE 1 RETROSPECTIVELY   RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards –Mr A. Spence & M. Heath
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Assistant- M. Newman & N Paull
Starter – P Conway
 
Race 1: Serenity Lodge BM 70 Handicap - 1100 metres
 
SHROUDED – Began a little awkwardly.
 
LE CHIFFRE – Over-raced in the early stages.  Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that the horse had raced flat and may not have appreciated the quick back up when it won at its previous start. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Following this race the track was upgraded to Good 3 retrospective to Race 1.
 
Race 2: Tracy Simmons Racing BM 70 Handicap- 1560 metres
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
Race 3: Mackay Casino Nights Maiden Plate- 1300 metres  
 
MEET HARRY – Shifted out on jumping away.
 
THE BARMAID – Got its head down prior to the start being effected. Jump away awkwardly and lost ground.  Rider J. Stanley reported that he restrained shortly after the start and shifted in to take up a position at the rear of the field close to the running rail. He was also of the opinion the horse may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
ICE WARRIOR – Near the 900m shifted in when not fully clear of PRINCE OF MINE, and was advised by stewards to exercise more care.  Raced ungenerously in the early stages and commenced to hang out from the 800m, and as a result near the 600m AIRLIE BEACH had to be steadied. The horse continued to hang out and near the 400m, JACKOH was taken wider on the track.  A post race veterinary examination of ICE WARRIOR failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Connections were advised that ICE WARRIOR will be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. 
 
PRINCE OF MINE – Raced keenly at the heels of ICE WARRIOR and near the 900m shifted out and became unbalanced.
 
AIRLIE BEACH – Obliged to steadied near 600m. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Commenced to yield ground from the 500m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
JACKOH – Forced wider near the 400m. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 4: McDonald Murphy Machinery QTIS 3YO BM 60 Handicap- 1100 metres  
 
JAY JAY – Began awkwardly. Shifted out slightly near the 900m, at which time CSARDAS shifted in slightly, making contact with SAMBA RIO, which was tightened between those runners and had to be steadied.
 
CSARDAS shifted in and bumped at the start.
 
CRAFTY BLONDE – Made contact with CSARDAS at the start, which was taken in and caused ANA’S IDOL to be hampered when making contact with SAMBA RIO.
 
SAMBA RIO – Bumped at the start. 
 
ANA’S IDOL – Hampered on jumping away.
 
CRAIGLEA VELVET – Stewards questioned apprentice A. Thomson regarding her leading on the horse in the event.  Apprentice Thomson stated that her instructions were to attempt to obtain a forward position from the wide barrier, however she was also of the opinion she may have gone too hard. However, App Thomson was mindful of further instructions to not restrain her mount due to a tendency for the horse to over race.
 
Race 5: Merry Chirstmas Class 3 Plate- 1300 metres
 
CARDA MOJO – Was buffeted at the start between GOLD TORQUE, which jumped outwards, and COLLYWOBBLE, and as a result, CARDA MOJO lost ground.  When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey J. Stanley stated that he had been informed the horse was racing well and was expected it to perform well, that the horse may get back in the race and was able to perform best when able to get to the outside of the field.  He added that after suffering some interference at the start he raced back in the field, however placed the horse under pressure leaving the 600m, and from the home turn had complied with instructions and raced to the outside of the field, however he added his mount was under pressure upon straightening. Jockey Stanley further stated that the horse’s failure to let down may be attributed to it being affected by the firm track conditions.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a routine swab sample was taken.
 
RED CALVARY – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: Blacks Real Estate Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap- 1050 metres
 
BIA TYCHE – Dwelt as the start was effected.
 
HURAI – Began awkwardly.
 
FOREST MAGIC – Made contact on jumping away.
 
CYCONE FUGITIVE – Made contact at the start.
 
GRAPHITE JOE – Raced wide throughout.
 
FIRESTAR PHOENIX – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
RAGNAR LODBROK – Race keenly until near the 600m.
 
SAMUEL JAMES – Laid in near the 600m and had to be steadied from the heels of DIAGORAS.
 
CYCLONE FUGITIVE – From leaving the 300m was awkwardly placed to the inside of the heels of FIRESTAR PHOENIX, and had difficulty obtaining clear running until shifting out near the 150m.
 
DIAGORAS – Was found to be making a respiratory noise upon return to scale which may have been as a result of displacing its soft palate. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Nil.
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners & Strong Will, (2nd), Fabulous Child (2nd), The Barmaid (3rd), Jay Jay (2nd) Cyclone Fugitive (2nd) Carda Mojo (unplaced) Samba Rio (pre-race urine).
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 3.          Ice Warrior – Raced ungenerously/Hung out – Trial – AR8(t)
 
 
Late Scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Nil.