QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB – 31ST OCTOBER 2020.
 
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – SOFT 5       RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Cooke
Stewards – T. White, L. Carvosso  
Clerk of Scales – T. White  
Judge – M. Moody, I. Thompson, K. Hauff
Veterinarian – Dr D. Plummber
Swab Attendants –  Dr D. Plummber
Starter – I. Henderson
 
Race 1:ICON STEEL MAIDEN PLATE – 1000m
 
MOSSET – Declared a late scratching at 7:36am on veterinary advice. Trainer D. Reynolds was advised the gelding will require a veterinary certificate prior to returning to racing.
 
the start of this race was delayed when FRANCH DAZZLER underwent a veterinary examination where the gelding was found to be lame in the off hind leg. FRENCH DAZZLER was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:30pm by order of the stewards. Stewards ordered that all monies invested in FRENCH DAZZLER be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win - #8
9 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #8
8 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter – #3
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #5
 
Trainer G. Postle was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to returning to racing.
 
PEONY ROSE – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground
 
BIG TALK – Began awkwardly tightening another runner to the inside.
 
SINE CURVE – Jockey M. Schrapel lost his near side iron shortly after the start becoming unbalanced and as a result was unable to ride his mount out, subsequently tailing off taking no competitive part in the event.
 
VERVE – Raced wide without cover throughout the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 2:BMO CLASS B HANDICAP – 1000m  
 
BLAZING HARADA – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 9:36am. Trainer D. Talbot was advised the gelding will require a veterinary certificate prior to returning to racing.
 
MOUNTEBANK – Sustained an injury to the hind legs while being transported to the track. Declared a late scratching at 12:50pm on veterinary advice. Trainer J. Livingstone was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to returning to racing.
 
MAGIC MYSTERY – Began awkwardly.
 
MISS MAGNOLIA – Fractious in barrier. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
OAKFIELD COMANCHE – Raced greenly throughout the early and middle stages. Hung out rounding the home turn forcing another runner wider on the track. Trainer K. Hamilton was advised the gelding would require a trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to returning to racing.
 
KONNICHIWA – Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn by another runner to the inside. 
 
 
Race 3:O'SHEA'S WINDSOR HOTEL QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 800m  
 
POETIC DRAGON – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 400m.
 
CATHVALANNA – Began awkwardly tightening runners to the outside.
 
PATCHE GIFT. Tightened for room upon jumping and lost ground.
 
NEWS DIRECTOR – Bumped by another runner upon jumping.
 
 
Race 4:DALBY RUGBY RACES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1400m
 
JOCHBERG – Raced three wide without cover from the 600m.
 
APITHANOS – Slow into stride.
 
ENTERPRISE GRAND – Jockey G. Geran was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip six times prior to the 100m.
 
REDZEB – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages.
 
BOILING – Laid out under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
 
Race 5:WILLY WHEATMAN BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1200m
 
KOTA FLYER – Began awkwardly.
 
SOGNI – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
RUN PAM RUN – Began awkwardly making contact with another runner to the outside.
 
MAC’S GAL – Apprentice S. Barlow was reprimanded under AR.137(7)(a)(ii) for her use of whip six times prior to the 100m.
 
BY THE LAW – Improved onto heels approaching the 700m and as a result was forced to shift out wider on the track. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DONE IT AGAIN – Began awkwardly. Raced keen with its head in the air for a short distance leaving the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimand
 
R4 – Garry Geran – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
R5 – Shannyn Stephan – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bars and Warnings
 
R1 – MOSSET – Veterinary certificate required.
R2 – BLAZING HARADA – Veterinary certificate required.
R2 – MOUNTEBANK – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All Winners
 
Late scratching
 
R1 – MOSSET – Vets Advice @ 7:26am
R2 – BLAZING HARADA – Vets Advice @ 9:36am
R2 – MOUNTEBANK – Vets Advice @12:50pm