QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWERS JOCKEY CLUB
CHARTERS TOWERS – SUNDAY 9th May 2021
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Sand RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – D Griffiths, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – R Gudge
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – M Braunberger
Starter – P Clarke
GENERAL
Following a track inspection conducted by Stewards and Club Officials on the 08/05/2021 a section of the racing surface from the 1200m-1100m was, despite remedial efforts following recent rain, deemed unsuitable for racing. As such Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR21(f)(ii), reduced the distance of Race 3 from 1400m to 1200m. Industry participants directly affected were notified, with the opportunity to scratch without penalty, prior to the commencement of the meeting and patrons via way of on course announcement prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Race 1: TJC MOTHER’S DAY QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
AHEAD OF HE REST- Was declared a late scratching at 11:40am when found to be lame in the near-fore. Trainer B Williams was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would eb required prior to the mare again being permitted to start in a race.
GET A MOVING TARGET- Trainer B Williams was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR206 for failing to initiate a gear change by the prescribed time. Slow into stride.
ALL BAR SURAH- Began awkwardly.
IN MEMORY OF A MATE- After beginning on terms with the field failed to muster the early speed required and subsequently assumed a trailing position. Finished off fairly.
THE WAITERS EYE- After beginning on terms with the field failed to muster the early speed required and subsequently assumed a trailing position. Finished off fairly.
ALPHA BLUE- Raced wide for throughout.
PLENTY OF TICKER- Raced wide throughout.
Stewards inquired into the reason PLENTY OF TICKER (M Haley) was obliged to restrain passing the 850m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that passing the 850m JAY KAY CEE (N Nelson) commenced to shift in across the running of PLENTY OF TICKER which was obliged to restrain and shift in tightening ALPHA BLUE (B Thomson) and GET A MOVING JET (App A Jones). Jockey Nelson subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she did exercise insufficient effort in straightening her mount and did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PLENTY OF TICKER causing that runner to be restrained and shift in tightening ALPHA BLUE and GET A MOVING JET. Jockey Nelson’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 14th May 2021 up to and including 21st May 2021. In determining penalty Stewards gave consideration to the degree of interference which was deemed to be in the low range, her record in relation to the rule and her guilty plea. Jockey Nelson was advised of her right to an internal review.
Following the running of this event some riders expressed concerns regarding a section of the racing surface at the 1400m turn. A delegation of Riders and Stewards inspected this section of track and it was identified to be heavy however, as no races were to be run over this section of track, was deemed safe to continue.
Race 2: HAMMER & CO RATINGS 0-60 HANDICAP 1000m
FROZE- Momentarily held up for clear running passing he 100m. Raced wide for the majority.
DUTCH ROCKET- Raced wide for the majority.
HOLOGRAM- Raced wide for the majority.
Race 3: JETT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
RED RED ROSE- Stewards accepted the reasons tendered by Jockey F Edwards who was unable to satisfy the allotted weight and subsequently permitted Jockey B Thomson to be substituted as the rider of the mare. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
NORAH- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
METRO MISSILE- Slow into stride.
MARVELOUS HEART- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running. Raced wide throughout.
RAMACHANDRA- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
LETS TORQUE A DEEL- Jockey M Haley advised that his mount resented the kick back in running and as such he elected to shift wider passing the 600m.
FLIRTY MCCOY- A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the inside of the mares mouth. A post-race blood sample was taken for analysis.
Race 4: TOWNSVILLE STONE RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1200m
DREAM HALO- Blundered soon after jumping, shifted out and bumped with another runner. Dipped when entering onto the course proper from the 1200m shoot. Raced wide throughout.
GAME OF CIRCLES- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping and became momentarily unbalanced as a result. Raced wide throughout. Pulled up soon after passing the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an abscess on its near-front hoof. Trainer K Russell was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the mare again being permitted to start in a race. A post-race blood sample was taken for analysis.
WOTSIZNAME- Under pressure early in an effort to maintain contact with the field but failed to maintain its position and trailed the field by some distance from the 700m before finishing off well.
MISS DEFIANCE- Raced wide throughout.
Race 5: 2021 BATTLE OF THE BUSH CHARTERS TOWERS QUALIFIER OPEN PLATE 1200m
No racing incidents.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 1- Trainer B Williams- Late gear change- AR206- Severe reprimand.
Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey N Nelson- 8 Days
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
FAB’S COWBOY, SHIRANDA, HIT SNOOZE, SIZZLING SUN
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, FLIRTY MCCOY & GAME OF CIRCLES
Warnings/bars
Race 1- AHEAD OF THE REST- Veterinary certificate
Race 3- GAME OF CIRCLES- Veterinary certificate
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3- RED RED ROSE was ridden by B Thomson
Late scratchings
Race 1- AHEAD OF THE REST- 11:40am
Published subject to correction upon revision