QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
NANANGO RACE CLUB
 
NANANGO – SATURDAY 22nd MAY 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD(3)      
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L Hicks (R1 – R4/R6 – R7) & T Hudson (R5)
Stewards – T Hudson, D Kerwick & P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – C Fedrick
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S Schmeir
Swab Attendants – J Chaplin
Starter – K. Dennien
 
GENERAL
 
Race 2 - GHABBIE – Was injured en-route to the course and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 9. Trainer N Hocking was notified that he will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance prior to the horse racing or trialing again.
 
Race 1: SOUTH BURNETT MOTORS MDN PLT – 800M
 
The start was delayed when MINTY BOY broke through the gates just prior to the start, travelling a short distance and as a result on arrival back to the barriers the gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.
 
MINTY BOY – Slow to begin.
 
BUSTED KUSTED – Bumped shortly after jumping. Raced wide throughout and made the home turn awkwardly.
 
CRAIGLEA WISH – Raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 500m, was steadied when became awkwardly placed at the heels of INFORMER.
 
TROPICS - Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
COPSINTHEDONUTSHOP – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not competing in the past twelve months and was cleared to start.  Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the mare’s performance after a significant period away from racing, Trainer L Curtain stated that the mare had been working well leading up to today’s event and had performed well in recent jumpouts at Toowoomba and therefore was confident of the mare’s chances today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
KHALIJA DREAMING - Blundered on jumping and lost ground.
 
EMPIRE PRINCESS – Began awkwardly and was bumped.
 
INFORMER – Jumped awkwardly. Shortly after the start had to be steadied when inconvenienced by SPILLED who laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SPILLED – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Jockey K Yoshida reported that his mount raced greenly throughout.
 
TOY BLAZE – As R Faehr was unable to make the weight, he was replaced by C Meehan. Jockey Faehr was fined $100 under AR190(3). Slow to begin and bumped BUSTED KUSTED shortly after. Raced greenly throughout and made the home turn awkwardly.
 
Race 2: FTA ACCOUNTANTS BM55 HCP – 800M
 
The start was delayed approximately 2 minutes when SHE’S CROWNED and JACK DERIPPA broke through the gates just prior to the start, travelling a short distance. On arrival back to the barriers both horses underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and were passed suitable to race.
 
GODFATHER'S GIRL – Near the 100m, laid in marginally and bumped with SHE’S CROWNED who had improved to a narrow run to her inside, and became momentarily unbalanced. Steadied approaching the winning post when tightened for room between SHE’S CROWNED which shifted out marginally and CURRY CONNECTION shifted in under pressure.
 
SHE'S CROWNED – Near the 500m momentarily laid in placing JACK DERIPPA in restricted room. Near the 100m, bumped with GODFATHER’S GIRL whilst improving into a narrow run to the inside of that runner who laid in marginally. Apprentice J Cornish (SHE’S CROWNED) was reminded of her obligations when attempting narrow runs.
 
JACK DERIPPA – Near the 500m, was eased when placed in restricted room to the inside of SHE’S CROWNED which shifted in marginally.
 
MACHU PICCHU – Near the 500m, had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of JACK DERIPPA. Approaching the winning post was eased from the heels of CURRY CONNECTION which shifted in under pressure. Apprentice T Wheeler (CURRY CONNECTION) was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
 
CURRY CONNECTION – Shifted in under riding over the concluding stages.
 
SAM'S ALLYCAT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: NANANGO RSL/MARGARET & GARRY BANKS MEMORIAL QTIS C2 HCP – 1000M
 
PROUDLY GREY – Fractious in the barriers, shifted out abruptly on jumping making heavy contact with BAY OF DRAGONS. Shifted in momentarily near the 500m placing BAY OF DRAGONS in restricted room.
 
SHERWOOD PRINCE – Blundered on jumping shifting in abruptly making heavy contact with FALVEY’S SPIRIT. Rider H Richardson reported her mount hung out throughout.
 
GOOD HUMOUR –Severely tightened between runners on jumping.
 
BAY OF DRAGONS – Severely tightened on jumping between PROUDLY GREY and GOOD HUMOUR. Near the 500m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room by PROUDLY GREY which shifted in momentarily.
 
JELLISHOT – Laid out over the concluding stages. Jockey G Geran was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out to the finish.
 
FALVEY'S SPIRIT – Blundered on jumping and tightened when SHERWOOD PRINCE shifted in abruptly. Raced wide throughout without cover.
 
FILLYRAE CYRUS – Jumped awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
HAUNTED HOUSE – When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice A Jones could offer no explanation but added that her mount raced flat and when placed under pressure, HAUNTED HOUSE failed to respond to her riding in the straight and weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 4: FITZROY HOTEL NANANGO BM45 HCP – 1200M
 
The start was momentarily delayed when a gear adjustment had to be made on TOY WHITTY.
 
CALDWELL – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
TOY WHITTY – Buffeted on jumping.
 
RINGO'S MAGIC – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN – Jumped awkwardly shifting out.
 
TEDDER EXPRESS – Near the 500m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room by EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN. Rider C Meehan (EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
BUSH SHINDIG – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
EMMABROOKE – Bumped on jumping.
 
MOMENTUM GLORY – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
COFFEE COMING – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
POSITIVE SPIN – Approaching the 1000m raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained for a short distance.
 
JAILBIRD JAYJAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5: ST MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE BM45 HCP – 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed when Bradley Appo, rider of second placegetter PETITE ELLE, requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the 1st  placegetter MONT MONT ridden by Ty Wheeler. After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, 2nd placegetter Bradley Appo (PETITE ELLE), lodged an objection against MONT MONT being declared the winner alleging interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that when rounding the home turn, MONT MONT and PETITE ELLE came into contact when MONT MONT was attempting a narrow run and as a result, Bradley Appo became momentarily unbalanced in the saddle and lost ground. However, as stewards could not be satisfied that the extent of the interference to PETITE ELLE was greater than the three-length winning margin separating both runners at the finish, the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.
 
At a subsequent inquiry Stewards considered whether the protest was frivolous, however in the circumstances, elected not to take the matter further.
 
TURBO TEDDY – Approaching the 50m was steadied when placed in restricted room between SAINT NO MORE which shifted out under pressure and CITRUS BURST which shifted in marginally.
 
MONT MONT – Bumped heavily with PETITE ELLE when attempting a narrow run rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD ZIP – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Inconvenienced near the 150m.
 
OUR BOY BORRIS – Fractious in the barriers. Began very awkwardly almost dislodging its rider
 
CITRUS BURST (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
PETITE ELLE – Bumped by MONT MONT when rounding the home turn, causing rider B Appo to become unbalanced and lose ground. Apprentice T Wheeler (MONT MONT) was reprimanded and advised to show greater care when attempting narrow runs.
 
CRAIGLEA KARLY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Slow to muster early speed.
 
SHINING BLUE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 6: MCDONALDS KINGAROY RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 HCP – 1200M
 
AUTMED – Slow to begin.
 
BLUE TYCOON – Began awkwardly shifting in and became awkward at heels
 
OAKFIELD COMANCHE – Began awkwardly.
 
IBINI – Raced wide throughout.
 
HARRY'S ME BOY – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Apprentice T Wheeler reported that his mount felt awkward in its action when returning to the enclosure.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
MAC'S BOY – Raced wide throughout.
 
OUTBACK STORM – Raced keenly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination identified the gelding to be lame in in the off hind leg. Trainer N Hocking was notified that he will be required to provide a veterinary clearance prior to the horse racing or trialing again.
 
AMUTHON – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHEINDLIN – Began awkwardly shifting in abruptly.
 
MISS MAKEPEACE – Began awkwardly and tightened shortly after.
 
Race 7: HERITAGE BANK NANANGO BM60 HCP – 1600M
 
The start was delayed when JARAWONG had to be resaddled.
 
The start was further delayed 2 minutes when GRATSIE and JARAWONG broke through the gates just prior to the start, travelling a short distance and as a result on arrival back to the barriers both horses underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.
 
DAUNTING WARRIOR – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
GRATSIE – Slow to begin.
 
SUFFICE – Near the 100m became awkwardly placed on the heels of SPURIOUS and shifted in to obtain clear running.
 
SERRIANO – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide with cover throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn and in the home straight.
 
SWING SHIFT – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TONTEIN – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 700m, shifted wider to improve and raced wide for the remainder.
 
SPURIOUS – Near the 800m had to be steadied when improved onto the heels of CRAIGLEA ARION.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5.         Apprentice Ty Wheeler – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Fines
Race 1.         Robert Faehr – Overweight on TOY BLAZE– AR190(3) - $100                          
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.         GHABBIE – Injured en route to the course – Vet certificate required – AR20(e).
Race 7.         OUTBACK STORM – Lame off hind – Vet certificate required – AR20(e).
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.         TOY BLAZE – Chris Meehan replacing Robert Faehr
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.         GHABBIE – 9.10am – Injured en route to course.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision