QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB
MACKAY – MONDAY 13 MARCH 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 Race 1/Good 3 Races 2 - 7 RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Chris Allison
Stewards – Don Macklyn, Hayden Gillett and Shikira Stehbens
Clerk of Scales – Gary Meek
Judge – Steve Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr Tessia Salmond
Swab Attendants – Neoli Paull
Starter – Jason Cullen

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT


GENERAL
Jockey T Chambers and Apprentice L O’Donnell did not attend today’s meeting and were replaced on their mounts as per the summary. Both riders were advised they require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.

Due to a delay with his flight rider J Taylor was replaced by A Sewell in race one on THE FRINGE.

The following weight alterations were authorised by Stewards
Race 3: C Lennon +1kg – ANGEL’S LANDING
Race 3: L Morrison +1kg – MISHANI PATRIOT
Race 4: A Layt +1kg – GHOSTED
Race 5: C Whiteley +.5kg – GETOUT OF MY NEIGH


Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Class 3 Plate 1800 metres

SUPER BAZOOKA – Was found to be lame post-race in the near fore fetlock region and was treated by the on-course veterinarian. Trainer R Williams was advised a veterinary clearance was required prior to the gelding resuming racing.

HUNUA HANK (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced early and middle stages.

BRAVIO – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance of BRAVIO rider J Stanley advised he received every opportunity, and he believed the gelding had failed to back up from its previous start at Townsville on Thursday the 8th of March.

THE FRINGE – Raced wide over the early stages. Stewards questioned rider A Sewell regarding the tactics he adopted when leading from the 1100m. Mr Sewell advised he was not issued with any specific instructions pre-race from trainer A Jones. He advised that after being caught three wide over the early stages he elected to press forward rather than be caught wide. He further advised as there was no genuine pace his mount found the lead without pressuring it. Trainer Mr A Jones confirmed that he didn’t give any specific instructions to Mr Sewell but he was surprised to see THE FRINGE lead today, however he advised THE FRINGE was supposed to race over 1400m at Springsure on Saturday which was abandoned and was on the fresh side.


Race 2: SKY RACING QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres

The track was upgraded to a Good 3 prior to race two.

I'M BLUEY – Raced greenly over the concluding stages.

OUTBACK STEP – Raced greenly racing into the first bend. When passing the 800m was restrained and checked when racing to the inside of I’M BLUEY (J Stanley) and STEAMING SUN (T Fenlon). At a subsequent inquiry into the incident rider L Morrison advised Stewards that the gelding was racing greenly prior to the incident. She further added although she was placed in tight quarters she believed her own mount had contributed to the incident and over reacted. J Stanley advised all three horses had been racing tight and approaching the bend his horse had stepped in for a stride which may have also contributed. Rider T Fenlon also confirmed although the horses had been racing tight she had kept clear prior to improving to the lead. After hearing from all three riders and viewing the replays of the incident, the Stewards could not be satisfied one horse or rider was responsible and no further action was taken.

DIVINE SIENNA – Bumped on jumping. Treated by the veterinarian after showing signs of heat stress post-race.

STEAMING SUN – Bumped by another runner at the jump. Raced wide over the early stages.

I'M FAMOUS – Jumped outwards at the start bumping with STEAMING SUN. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding after it failed to race competitively.


Race 3: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS Maiden Handicap 1560 metres

RED FLASH – Stewards questioned rider A Butler regarding the performance of the gelding. Mr Butler advised that after settling near the back of the field his mount was under pressure passing the 1000m and he could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no abnormalities.

FLYING CARMEN – Raced wide throughout the running.

IKIGAI STAR – Jumped outwards at the start.

LEVALET – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced middle stages.

READYENTIME – Raced wide over the early stages before improving to the lead near the 1000m.

ANGELS LANDING – Improved onto heels near the bend by the 600m when over racing and shifted outwards abruptly near the 350m taking PRIZED BENEFIT wider on the track. C Lennon was issued with a reprimand for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for the manner he shifted ground.

MISHANI PATRIOT – Over raced through the middle stages. Held up through the early stages of the home straight before shifting ground near the 200m.

PRIZED BENEFIT – Jumped away awkwardly. Shifted wider on the track near the 350m and had to be restrained.


Race 4: SMART STATE RENTALS Class 6 Plate 1300 metres

MILO MAN – A Butler was examined by the Queensland Ambulance Service post-race after showing signs of dehydration and was stood down for his remaining rides.

STARS DON'T RUST – Raced wide through the early stages.

AGUSTAWYND – Raced keenly through the early stages.

WREN PLUCKED – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

GHOSTED – Slow to jump.

MISHANI TULIP – Slow to begin.


Race 5: JIM LAW RACE PHOTOGTAPHY COUNTRY HEIST RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1300 metres

RUFFIN' IT (NZ) – C Lennon was a late replacement rider for A Butler who was stood down.

LENNY ROCKET – Raced wide for the majority.

ST MORITZ – Slow to begin and muster early speed.

MISHANI JEWEL – Over raced for the majority of the race. Put in an awkward stride near the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Apprentice B Johnson advised after over racing throughout the filly showed little fight when placed under pressure. A postrace veterinary examination failed to detect any abnormalities.

TOY WHITTY – Jumped outwards at the start.

BOLD ZIP – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding trainer J Manzelmann advised he was not surprised with the forward showing as BOLD ZIP had been working well in the lead up to the race and races competitively at Mackay.

DOVI'S DAY – Jumped away awkwardly.

IXELLES – Over raced the early and middle stages.


Race 6: BECOME A MEMBER MTC BM70 Handicap 1050 metres

KASINOVA KID – J Stanley was a late replacement for A Butler who was stood down.

LILY ALLEZ (NZ) – Slow to begin.

SANTORINI SUMMER – Fractious prior to the start and was slow to begin.

TEST OF WAR – Resaddled prior to the start. Improved onto heels approaching the 100m and had to be restrained and shift ground outwards for clear racing room.


Race 7: RACING AGAIN TUES 28TH MARCH Class 3 Handicap1100 metres

BRAZEN BRECCIA – Bumped with DEFROSTED passing the 300m.

COLD POWER – Was inspected by the veterinarian pre-race after not starting within the previous 12 months and cleared to start. Restrained near the 50m when improving onto the heels of CHATILLY which had been restrained.

THISLAND IS MYLAND – Severely held up for the majority of the home straight before obtaining clear racing approaching the 100m.

TYCOON FURY – Badly hampered on jumping by IT’S GERRY which was forced outwards by other runners. Bumped with DEFROSTED passing the 300m.

DEFROSTED – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Lay inwards when attempting to improve into a marginal run passing the 300 before shifting wider on the track to obtain clear racing room.

READY FOR MAGIC – Stewards permitted A Layt to replace the unavailable L O’Donnell after trainer R Vale made submissions to Stewards regarding the replacement. Stewards also took into account the replacement was made prior to the race day.

FARMER'S FRIEND – Was slow to begin and muster early speed.

IT'S GERRY – Badly hampered on jumping and was forced out onto TYCOON FURY which was also hampered. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Shifted outwards at the start bumping BRAZEN BRACCIA outwards onto IT’S GERRY which was badly hampered.

IN BEL'S SHADOW – Held up over the early stages of the home straight.

CHATILLY – Raced wide over the early stages. Raced in restricted room over the final stages when runners shifted ground to its inside and outside simultaneously.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3: C Lennon- AR131(a) – Careless riding - manner shifted ground

Race day injuries/illness
A Butler – stood down - dehydration

Absent jockeys
L O’Donnell – unwell - medical clearance required
T Chambers – unwell – medical clearance required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
RED FLASH, TOY WHITTY and KASINOVA KID

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: SUPER BAZOOKA – Veterinary clearance required
Race 2: I’M FAMOUS – Warned racing performance

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: THE FRINGE – A Sewell
Race 2: STEAMING SUN – T Fenlon
Race 3: ANGELS LANDING - C Lennon
Race 5: GETOUT OF MY NEIGH – C Whiteley
Race 5: RUFFIN’ IT – C Lennon
Race 6: KASINOVA KID – J Stanley
Race 6: FRATELLINO – J Doolan
Race 7: READY FOR MAGIC – A Layt
Race 7: CHATILLY – C Jokic



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.