STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 16  NOVEMBER 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE          TRACK RATING – GOOD 4RAIL – 3M
PENTROMETER – 4.6
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Meek, M. Heath
Clerk of Scales –  A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Valley Veterinary Services
Swab Attendant – N.Paull
Starter – Mr P. Conway
Betting Supervisor –Stewards
 
 
Supplementary Report
 
From Rockhampton, 25.10.18
 
Trainer O. Cairns was charged and pleaded guilty under AR175(k), in that she was negligent in presenting Point Forward to race wearing blinkers when that particular item of gear was not listed on its official gear form.  Trainer O. Cairns was fined $100.
 
From Mackay, 18.10.18
 
Trainer T. Bannon was charged and pleaded guilty pursuant to AR175(k), in that she was negligent in allowing an unlicensed person to carry out the duties of a licensed stablehand. Trainer T. Bannon was fined $200.
 
From Rockhampton, 9.11.18
 
Trainer R. Vale advised stewards  that  subsequent to Court Clown racing at the above meeting and performing poorly he had blood tests taken which determined that the gelding was suffering from a gut infection and was dehydrated.  Mr Vale also advised that the gelding would also undergo chiropractic treatment.
 
 
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Race 1: Hustler BM65 H’cap – 1300m
 
MISHNAH – Began awkwardly.  Hung in near the 250m. Jockey Wiggins was harmlessly dislodged on return to the enclosure. Subsequently deemed fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
CRUISE POWER – Began moderately before progressing forward to race outside the leader.
 
MUSTARRID – Rider N. Day was obliged to steady from heels near the 1200m, then overraced in the early and middle stages.  Hung in under pressure over the final 300m and  bumped by MISHNAH near the 250m.
 
LAMERICAN – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
POINT FORWRAD – When asked to comment regarding the gelding’s performance, jockey C. Jokic stated she was very disappointed with its effort, and noted the horse felt a little flat in its performance and only ran on moderately over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer O. Cairns was advised to notify the stewards of anything that  comes to light in the coming days that may have had a bearing on the poor performance.
 
 
Race 2: Blue River Landscapes QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1050m
 
GRACIE BELLE – Delayed the start when proving difficult to load, and then was fractious in the gates. A warning was issued regarding its barrier manners.
 
JUST UNREEL – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Shifted out near the 600m, inconveniencing LITTLE MO, and again hung out  and proved difficult to ride approaching the home turn.
 
LITTLE MO – Slow into stride. Inconvenienced approaching the 600m and lost ground.
 
GREAT FOX – Bumped near the 900m.
 
ATTIQUE – Bumped near the 900m.
 
LADYADA – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: Champion C Stud QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1050m
 
STREAMLINER – Correct weight was delayed when jockey M. Stephens requested to view the start of the race to consider if his mount was afforded a fair start.  Stewards, after reviewing the matter, were satisfied that STREAMLINER was afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s numbers.  A post-race veterinary examination determined the filly had some small abrasions to its nose, with no other apparent abnormalities.
 
MISSGOODYTWOSHOES – Reared as the start was effected. Overraced in the early stages when restrained to a rearward position.
 
DAWLISH – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
SPECIAL RECRUIT – Performed poorly and trailed the field throughout. Jockey D. Simmons advised that the filly was on one rein and proved difficult to ride throughout, effectively taking no competitive part in the event.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Green was advised that the filly would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.  
 
 
Race 4: Mojo Maiden Plate  1200m

 
Correct weight was delayed when L. Tilley, rider of the 2nd place getter, SANTA ANITA, requested to view the stewards’ patrol film over the final 150m, following which he lodged a protest against FRUGAL being declared the winner, alleging interference. After considering the evidence tendered by both riders, stewards were of the view that whilst the margin was a nose, stewards noted that both horses had shifted marginally and the interference suffered had no material effect on the finishing positions and stewards therefore dismissed the objection and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings. 
 
MIGHTY MEERKAT – Slow into stride.
 
THE GROGFATHER – Slow into stride.
 
CRISTOVAO – Hung out throughout.
 
THE VOLTO – Apprentice H. Phillips was dislodged approximately 200m after passing the winning post. After being assessed by the QAS officers was cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.
 
 
Race 5: Starcut Flowers BM60 H’cap – 1800m
 
SIRIUS WITNESS – Overraced in the early stages. Approaching the 1300m jockey Stanley elected to shift from a rails position and improve 3 wide before reaching the lead near the 1100m.
 
MURPHY’S HUSTLER – Raced wide over the final 700m.
 
MARTIAL ART – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
SAID WRITTEN – Hung in over the final 300m and proved difficult to ride.
 
 
Race 6: Natural Body & Beauty Class 2 H’cap – 1100m
 
PRINCE OF MINE – Jockey L. Tilley was dislodged when arriving at the barriers. Jockey Tilley was examined by ambulance officials and cleared to start.  Steadied from the heels of MY BOY TICKETS at the 1000m.
 
DONAVIA – Fractious in the gates and was slow to begin, losing several lengths. Shifted out near the 80 metre mark
 
TRERICE – Began awkwardly and shifted out, contacting ZLOTO.
 
DOUBLE FORTUNE – Blundered as the start was effected. Bumped near the 900m.
 
ZLOTO – Tightened between runners shortly after the start, losing its position. Overraced in the early stages. 
 
MY BOY TICKETS – Shifted out near the 900m.
 
CORNISH TALES – Disappointed for a run between DONAVIA and ZLOTO inside the final 100m and was unable to be fully tested.
 
 
 
Race 7: Man About Menswear H’cap – 1200m
 
MISS ANNA – Tightened for room on jumping, losing its position.
 
FOUR EXCEL – Disappointed for a run near the 250m to the inside of MEGA D’ORO.  Rider B. Payne was then obliged to shift wider on the course.
 
OLD SMOKEY – Held up approaching the turn. Steadied near the 200m when tiring.
 
MEGA D’ORO – Tired badly over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination determined it had blood from both nostrils. Trainer T. Simmons was advised it would be stood down for 3 months, and required to perform a 1000m gallop before stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
JACK LANCASTER – Shifted in near the 200m.
 
 
Race 8:  Seven Mackay BM55 H’cap – 1300m
 
SOUTHERN ALBATROSS - Stewards accepted the reason for the late declaration of 
R. Payne as the rider of the horse.
 
ESCADAY – Jumped awkwardly and shifted in as the start was effected.
 
ART NOUVEAU – Tightened after the start, losing its position.
 
UNCANNY REASON – Shifted out as the start was effected. Rider H. Phillips lost her whip at approximately 150m from the finish line.
 
HYPER DRIVE – Held up for clear running between the 400m and 250m.
 
PROANE – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
SKY BROOK Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From Rockhampton, 25.10.18
 
O. Cairns – Trainer –  Point Forward incorrect gear (blinkers) $100 – AR 175(k)
 
From Mackay, 18.10.18
 
T. Bannon – Trainer – Use of unlicensed stable hand - $200 - AR175(k)
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Protest
Race 4.         2nd (Santa Anita) v. 1st (Frugal) – Interference over final stages - dismissed
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Mishna
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2.         Gracie Belle – Difficult to load/fractious in the barriers – Warning
Race 3.         Special Recruit – Poor performance/difficult to ride – B/trial – AR8(t)
Race 7.         Mega D’Oro – Bled – 3 month bar from racing/1000m gallop before stewards – AR53A
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 8 - SOUTHERN ALBATROSS -  R. Payne
 
 
P Zimmermann