QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB
 
WARWICK – Tuesday 14th MARCH 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft 5 Race 1; Good 4 the remainder   RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, T Preston, D MacDonald, S Heidke
Clerk of Scales – P Taylor
Judge – S Fahey & M Grew
Veterinarian – Dr C Reardon
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starters – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
As App M Castle, Jockey’s J Huxtable and N Thomas were not attending todays meeting due to personal reasons and travel difficulties respectively replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Race 1: GRAEME GARDE PRESIDENT WTC 1985-1994 MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
MISSY’S READY- On being loaded the front gates of the barrier malfunctioned and opened as a result the mare took several steps forward of the barrier before the front gates were resecured. As the mare had not come into contact with any part of the barrier or become fractious no further action was taken.
 
UNUSUAL MELODY- Stood flat footed as the start was effected. Trainer L Gersekowski was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result.
 
APACHE FLASH- Began awkwardly. When attempting to improve passing the 250m became awkwardly placed on heels and was obliged to restrain.
 
SWEET CLANDESTINE- Began awkwardly. Laid out soon after the start crowding another runner. Laid in marginally passing the 250m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MINGLE- Began awkwardly. Bumped and shifted out passing the 300m inconveniencing APACHE FLASH.
 
PREPOTENT- Began awkwardly and shifted out becoming momentarily awkward on heels. Shifted out marginally to improve passing the 300m and bumped another runner. Laid out under pressure down the running. Raced keenly for the majority.
 
GATEWAYS- Crowded and obliged to ease soon after the start.
 
IMPOSING TIGER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 4
 
 
Race 2: WILLIAM SULLIVAN PRESIDENT WTC 1994-1996 MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
FROSTY BEAR- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
MADAM MAGNOLIA- Slow into stride and bumped soon after. Was momentarily eased near the 900m and shifted out abruptly hampering another runner.
 
JAAMEELATI- Bumped on jumping.
 
REDVEDEV- Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start and became momentarily unbalanced. Became awkwardly placed on heels and was obliged to ease approaching the 900m before being steadied from the heels another runner which shifted out soon after.
 
SEENUSCOMING- After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier attempted to ease near the 1000m to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail however commenced to race keenly at that time and remained wide throughout.
 
SIR WINCHESTER- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
TRUST IN A GALE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
ORACLE’S DRUMMER- Laid in for the majority crowding another runner approaching the 900m. Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 3: MICK GREW PRESIDENT WTC 1996-2003 BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 800m
 
I’M JACKO- Fractious in the barrier. Blundered on jumping. Bumped passing the 250m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
STOP THE ROT- Slow to begin.
 
LIFE’SAGIFT- Slow into stride. Shifted out passing the 250m to obtain clear running and bumped another runner.
 
CRAIGLEA- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
THE WAITING MAN- Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
THE POWER OF ONE- Trainer L Gough was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider on the gelding by the prescribed time. Bumped passing the 250m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BECAUSE THE NIGHT- Bumped passing the 250m and was taken wider bumping a further runner. Shifted out under pressure passing the 150m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BONGANI- Raced wide for the majority.
 
REMEMBER MARY- Jockey W D’Avila was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b) in that he must ride his mount out to the finish of the race.
 
 
Race 4: TED DONEGAN PRESIDENT WTC 2003-2007 WTIS 3yo BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100m
 
COTTEE- Bumped on jumping before being slow into stride. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
DEB’S ELLIE- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping the front barrier gate before bumping with another runner. Laid in under pressure down the running proving somewhat difficult to ride out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SPANISH ANGELS- After beginning well from the inside barrier settled further forward than may have been expected.
 
 
Race 5: GARRY ADCOCK PRESIDENT WTC 2007-2010 RATINGS BAND 0-58 HANDICAP 1100m
 
AND OVER AGAIN- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
LADY SHANGHAI- began very awkwardly, shifted in and bumped.
 
PETA CALADA- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TOP BIRD- Buffeted on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MUWARRAD- Tightened on jumping.
 
YAMUMZA- Steadied off heels passing the 250m. Inconvenienced passing the 200m and obliged to shift out.
 
BEACH CLUB- Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages and inconvenienced MENOTTI. Jockey M Savva was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
MENOTTI- Shifted out marginally passing the 250m before being corrected. Shifted out and inconvenienced YAMUMZA passing the 200m. App B Wheeler was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Improved onto heels passing the winning post having to be eased.
 
FLASH ZARIZ- Trainer N Hemmings advised on 15/03/23 that the gelding had pulled up marginally sore in the off-hind. Trainer N Hemmings was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 6: JAMES COSTELLO PRESIDENT WTC 2010-2014 BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1350m
 
PATMOS ISLAND- Bumped. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MANDALONG NERO- Began awkwardly and bumped. Obliged to shift out away from heels on entering the home straight.
 
THUNDER MOON- Raced keenly at times down the back straight. Obliged to shift out and away form heels on entering the home straight. Performed below market expectations and finished tailed off failing to let down in the home straight. Stewards queried the tactics adopted by App B Wheeler in the early stages, specifically that after beginning well he elected not to press forward and obtain the lead or a position to the immediate outside of STORMTROOPER or shortly thereafter attempt to in behind that runner along the inside running rail. Stewards also queried his decision to then restrain his mount in what appeared to be an excessive manner causing it to settle in a slightly worse than midfield position. App Wheeler advised that his instructions had been to be positive and after beginning well his intention was to settle outside of STORMTROOPER however as that runner was being urged forward he had thought to settle in behind that runner however in attempting to do so he received a call from a rider to his inside and felt obliged to cease that action should he have caused interference. At that time he then elected to restrain his mount in an effort to obtain cover. App Wheeler concurred with Stewards that he had erred by failing to take advantage of his mounts barrier speed and then again failing to adequately ensure that he was clear to settle in behind that STORMTROOPER. App Wheeler agreed that he had erred further by excessively restraining shortly thereafter and not attempting to maintain his position. Stewards noted App Wheelers comments and advised the matter would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review. Trainer M Currie advised that, in his opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its prep and advised it would be sent for an immediate spell. Nonetheless, Mr Currie was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
CHASING JACKLEY- Raced keenly down the back straight. Shifted out to improve on entering the home straight.
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL- Shifted out and away from heels on entering the home straight. Bumped passing the 50m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BETTER EXPLAIN- Bumped passing the 50m.
 
 
Race 7: PHILLIP GRANT PRESIDENT WTC 2014-2021 RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1350m
 
ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier and was passed fit to start. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
ROAD TO EMMAUS- Shifted out under riding near the 1300m and tightened SPANKY BANDIT. App C Collis was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
SPANKY BANDIT- Tightened near the 1300m and lost some ground.
 
LAYLA’S SONG- Began awkwardly. Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
 
NIRVANA NINJA- Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced passing the 500m having to be eased. Poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KABALEGA- Shifted out passing the 500m inconveniencing NIRVANA NINJA. Jockey S Apthorpe was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
UNDER ORDERS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 8: SHEERS TO OUR PRESIDENT BARRY BURGESS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the patrol footage of the start. After reviewing the footage correct weight was declared on the Judges numbers.
 
FOUND THE MARK- Very slow into stride. Trainer T Hurley was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result. Trailed the field for the majority. Stewards inquired into Jockey C Bayliss riding of the gelding over the final 200m. Jockey Bayliss advised that his mount had been extremely slow away, had been hard ridden throughout and he fatigued over the concluding stages and was unable to ride his mount out to the best of his ability. Stewards noted Jockey Bayliss’s explanation but noted the manner in which the gelding was finishing the event off, whilst not a genuine place chance, should have finished closer to the winner than it did. Jockey Bayliss was therefore reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b). In addition Jockey Bayliss was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR128(2) for leaving the course without the permission of Stewards following his riding engagements.
 
CORBIN- Raced wide form the 600m.
 
SIZZLING DIAMOND- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
SHEZA FIRECRACKER- Raced keenly down the back straight. Bumped passing the 400m.
 
TOMBOY’S SPIRIT- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MANTINELLO- Bumped passing the 400m and shifted out.
 
DARKEND DESTINY- Shifted out and bumped passing the 400m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5- App Bailey Wheeler- Careless riding- Reprimand- AR131(a)
              Jockey Montanna Savva- Careless riding- Reprimand- AR131(a)
Race 7- App Cody Collis- Careless riding- Reprimand- AR131(a)
Race 8- Jockey Corey Bayliss- Reprimand- AR131(b)
 
Fines
Jockey Corey Bayliss- Left course without Stewards Permission- AR128(2)- $200
 
Absent jockeys
App Melea Castle- Personal reasons
Jockey Justin Huxtable- Personal Reasons
Jockey Nathan Thomas- Travel difficulties
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
TUSSAH, TOMBOY’S SPIRIT, DARKENED DESTINY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- UNUSUAL MELODY- Stood flat footed- Warning
Race 5- FLASH ZARIZ- Veterinary certificate
Race 6- THUNDER MOON- Veterinary certificate
Race 8- FOUND THE MARK- Very slow into stride- Warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- APACHE FLASH was ridden by L Tarrant
Race 2- THE POWER OF ONE was ridden by App E Lang
Race 5- LADY SHANGHAI was ridden by N Masuda
              PETA CALADA was ridden by A Donald
 
 
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.