QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2022

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.20

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Shane Larkins
Stewards – Chris Allison, Gary Meek & Hayden Gillett (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Amanda Wary
Judge – Steve Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr Alan Guilfoyle & Dr Caitlyn Mittelstadt
Swab Attendants – Neoli Paull
Starter – Jason Cullen


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Rockhampton 16/12/2022
Race 6 Trainer Adrian Coome (ENUFF HE SAID) advised that subsequent to the race the gelding had pulled up reasonably well and he intends to conduct follow up blood tests and inform stewards of any anomalies.

Race 7 – Trainer Jamie McConachy (PARKBURN) advised subsequent to the race that he was of the view that his runner may have got its tongue over the bit, which may explain the below expected performance.

Race 8 – Justin Stanley DIVINE PURPOSE was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted (3rd offence).



GENERAL
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
Trainer Tim Cook was fined $500 under AR228(b) for misconduct, in that prior to the running of race four he used foul language when communicating with stewards regarding the correct gear to be worn by BRAD.

Race 1: MCDONALD MURPHY MACHINERY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300 metres

LIFETIME QUEST – Began awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

PENASQUITO – Raced wide early.

UNASSAILABLE – Shifted outwards under pressure in the home straight.

TRI NATIONS – Began awkwardly.

MISHANI REBEL – Jumped away awkwardly.

GOLDEN EIGHTY – Hung in for a distance approaching the home turn. Jockey Nathan Thomas advised that he was of the view that the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit during the run despite a tongue tie being fitted and this contributed to the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN EIGHTY failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 2: BRYAN INDUSTRIES QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres

EXECUTIVE STRESS – Tightened for room at the start.

BETTERDEEL – Slow to begin. Over raced early stages.

ASHIKO BAY – Shifted ground outwards at the start tightening EXECUTIVE STRESS to its outside. Over raced during the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed a laceration to the near hind leg, which was treated and ASHIKO BAY has been stood down from racing until receipt of a veterinary clearance.

MISHANI REBOUND – Raced wide early stages.

DOVI'S DAY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

GOOGAZ – Raced wide through the early stages.


Race 3: CUSTOM FLUIDPOWER BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1100 metres

NOR FORCE – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

GRACIOUS GARCON – Brushed the running rail near the 700m. Apprentice Jenna Edwards was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to her mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted (1st offence).

TOUR DE DREAM – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

KEEP ON FIGHTING – Slow to begin.

DEVIL – Over raced through the early stages. Hung in under pressure.

CHESTO'S DREAM – Raced wide throughout.

BOLD ZIP – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of IXELLES near the 700m when over racing. Tightened and checked near the 250m when IXELLES shifted out abruptly under pressure.

IXELLES – Jumped away awkwardly. Shifted out abruptly under pressure near the 250m.

PERSAGA – Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

CHATILLY – Wide throughout.


Race 4: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY OPEN Handicap 1050 metres

BRAD – Trainer Tim Cook was fined $100 under AR106(2) for presenting the gelding wearing the incorrect gear (winkers instead of blinkers).

GOLDEN ATHENA – Slow to begin.

SCHATZI – Began awkwardly.


Race 5: HAPPY 21ST JAY Maiden Handicap 1300 metres

LYRICAL LOVER – Raced wide throughout. Hung in under pressure.

PRIZED BENEFIT – Began awkwardly.

JANOSIK (NZ) – Over raced in the early stages.

ARCTIC WALTZ – Shifted outwards abruptly at the start. Jockey Nathan Day was queried in relation to what appeared to be a lack of vigour close to the finish when beaten narrowly into fourth position. Mr Day explained that he had ridden strong hands and heels and used the whip for a considerable distance in the home straight and he was of the view that ARCTIC WALTZ’S run had ended near the 100m. The rider further stated that he could have pushed his mount for a further stride or two prior to the finish, however he felt that it would not have altered the finishing position of his mount. After viewing the replays and hearing Mr Day’s explanation the Stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite standard that the lack of action by the rider had impacted the result of the race however, he was advised that regardless of this, he was expected to ensure his mounts are ridden out until the finish.

SHEZABLAST – Impeded on jumping.

CHILENA – Jumped away awkwardly.

ARMEE ADMIRAL – Raced wide throughout.


Race 6: BLACKS REAL ESTATE Class 3 Plate 1560 metres


REVELLERS – Raced wide throughout. Tired noticeably over the final 400m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

GETOUT OF MY NEIGH (NZ) – Bumped the running rail near the 1150m and lost ground.

OUR IRISH EMPEROR – Bumped on jumping.

GRANT'S PATCH – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide early.

HARVESTA – Over raced in the early stages.

TARGET THE STARS – Bumped on jumping.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Rockhampton 16/12/2022
Race 8 Justin Stanley DIVINE PURPOSE AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted (3rd offence).

Race 3 Jenna Edwards GRACIOUS GARCON AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted (1st offence).

Fines
Race 4 Tim Cook BRAD AR106(2) $100 incorrect gear.
Tim Cook AR228(b) $500 misconduct.

Suspensions

Overweight
Race 2 Nathan Day BETTERDEEL, +0.5kg.
Race 2 Ryan Wiggins ASHIKO BAY, +1kg.
Race 2 Adam Sewell GOOGAZ, +0.5.
Race 4 Adam Sewell SCHATZI, +0.5.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2 BETTERDEEL, Race 5 JEITOSO, Race 6 REVELLERS.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 ASHIKO BAY – Stood down pending veterinary clearance.




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.