QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 27 JANUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                          RAIL – 5.5M (1000M – W/P); 3M Remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.54    TRACK RATING – SOFT 6, SOFT 5 @ 1:00 PM
                                GOOD 4 (Retrospective to Race 1)       
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Dr D. Viero
Swab Attendants – Ms A. Lee
Starter – P. Warren
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Cairns Tuesday 23 January 2018 –
 
Race 5: Top Tax Online Maiden Plate – 1250m:
 
Stewards inquired into the reason for EXIT LOUNGE (A. Thomson) being checked near the 500m. After hearing evidence from A. Thomson, B. Thomson (SPREAD THE NEWS) and
W. D’Avila (RANGERZANE), it was established that near the 500m SPREAD THE NEWS, which was racing ungenerously, shifted out, tightening the running of EXIT LOUNGE, which was further tightened for room by RANGERZANE, which shifted in, and as a result EXIT LOUNGE had to be checked. As stewards could not be satisfied that any one rider was at fault, the matter was reported as a racing incident and no further action was taken.
 
Race 7: CCW Cabinet Works Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1500m:
 
Stewards inquired into the reason for ASSERTIVE LOVE falling near the 500m and dislodging rider G. Kliese. Jockey Kliese stated that near the 500m his mount broke down and fell, resulting in him being dislodged. As stewards were satisfied that no other horse or rider was at fault, and after considering the veterinary surgeon’s report, no further action was taken and the inquiry was closed.
 
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Stewards today inquired into the conduct of apprentice A. Thomson at the Cairns Jockey Club meeting on Tuesday 23 January 2018 after the running of Race 5. Ms Thomson subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under AR. 175(q) in that she directed obscene language towards rider W. D’Avila in the scales area. Ms Thomson was fined the sum of $400.
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into a complaint lodged by bookmaker Mr D. Tamblyn against fellow bookmaker Mr C. Perkins regarding an incident which took place at Cluden Park Racecourse on Tuesday 7 November 2017. After hearing initial evidence from both gentlemen, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.
 
 
Race 1: U LITTLE RIPPER BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1400M
 
JERRAZZ was declared a late scratching at 7:52 am by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer S. Molino was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before the horse is permitted to race again.
 
KWANZA – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FAR NORTH – As A. Holt was indisposed due to illness, he was replaced by N. Day. A. Holt was advised that he must provide a medical clearance prior to his next race ride. Slow to begin.
 
FLINCH – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of this race the track rating was upgraded to GOOD 4 retrospective.
 
Race 2: THE FAIR DINKUM QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
GOLDEN GUARDIAN – Stewards questioned rider P. Cullen regarding the gelding’s disappointing performance. Jockey Cullen stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure and was disappointing. Trainer M. Petrofski stated that the horse had pleased her leading up to today’s meeting, however she was very disappointed with its performance and was of the opinion that it would benefit from today’s outing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.
 
MOLONGLE FIRE – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
REACTANT – Slow to begin. Momentarily steadied from heels near the 800m. Shifted in approaching the winning post and had to be steadied.
 
Race 3: SHE’LL BE APPLES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
TO THE LETTER – Began awkwardly. Rider N. Day reported to stewards following the event that in his opinion the gelding would be better suited over a longer distance than that of today’s event and would also benefit from the addition of winkers or blinkers, which he advised connections.
 
EKTASTIC – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
NITRO CITY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ABBA ORIGINAL – Momentarily steadied near the 500m when crowded for room.
 
COOL KITTY – Shifted in near the 500m, crowding a runner to its inside. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MISHANI LA SCALA – Began very awkwardly. When questioned, rider W. D’Avila stated that after beginning very awkwardly the horse did not feel entirely comfortable throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 4: THE RIDGY-DIDGE CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
SEEKTOWIN – Began awkwardly.
 
GREY MISSILE – Rider S. Wilson advised stewards prior to the race that he would not be using the whip unless absolutely necessary. A public announcement was made to this effect and the horse was ridden accordingly.
 
Race 5: GIVE IT A BURL OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR – Slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
SUCKER – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider B. Thomson was fined $100 for using the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
Race 6: G’DAY BILL COGLAN CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
METAZOA – Shifted out near the 250m when attempting a narrow run, making heavy contact with another runner. Shifted out near the 200m whilst attempting a narrow run, making heavy contact with BLAZON TALES, which in turn shifted out making contact with ARNHEM BEAUTY, which as a result shifted out tightening the running of TAPTHETILL, which had to be steadied. D. Simmons was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
SEVEN REASONS – Hampered by another runner at the start and shifted inwards, tightening runners to the inside.
 
SOUND INVESTMENT – Began awkwardly.
 
TAPTHETILL – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room near the 200m and had to be steadied.
 
TALK ABOUT A SAGA – Shifted inwards at the start, hampering another runner. Shifted out at the 300m, forcing another runner wider.
 
BLAZON TALES – Bumped by another runner near the 250m, became unbalanced and shifted out, hampering another runner. Bumped heavily near the 200m, shifted out and made heavy contact with another runner.
 
SHE’S A RINGO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ARNHEM BEAUTY – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Bumped by another runner near the 250m and became unbalanced. Bumped again by another runner near the 200m and shifted out.
 
STUDMAN – After being slow to begin was tightened for room and lost ground.
 
CHEERS FOR AUSBRED – Forced wider near the 300m.
 
BALLERDEE BOB – After being slow to begin was tightened for room and lost ground.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5. B. Thomson - $100 – use whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Absent jockeys
A. Holt – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KWANZA, FAR NORTH, GUNDY STAR, FLINCH
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & Golden Guardian
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. JERRAZZ – late scratching on veterinary advice – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           FAR NORTH – N. Day
Race 4.           GREY MISSILE – S. Wilson
 
Late scratchings
Rae 1.            JERRAZZ – 7:52 am – vet reasons
 
Published subject to correction upon revision