QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE, TUESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE                TRACK RATING – GOOD 3           
RAIL – .5M ENTIRE              PENETROMETER – 4.48
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – J. Carter, G. Malouf
Veterinarian – Dr D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – T. Woodham
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:
 
Burdekin Race Club 3 November 2018

An inquiry was heard today into the reasons for an argument-taking place in the woman’s jockey room following the running of the last race. After hearing evidence from riders B. Thomson and N. Nelson, both riders pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(q) in that they did engage in unseemly behaviour in the woman’s jockey room following the running of race five. Ms Thomson and Ms Nelson were each fined the sum of $500. Acting under the provisions of AR196 (4) $300 was wholly suspended for a period of two years on the condition they do not breach this or a similar rule in that time.
 
A further inquiry was held in relation to an incident that took place in the float/car park area of the Burdekin Race Club following the completion of the meeting. After hearing initial evidence from riders B. Thomson and N. Nelson the inquiry was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed to allow licensed person Mr G. Pierce, who advised he was unable to attend today’s  inquiry due to illness to be present.
 
 

 
 
 
Race 1: MASTER BUILDERS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
TRUST ME GUS – Shifted out at the start bumping with another runner.
 
VOODOO MANGO MAGIC – Shifted in at the start bumping with another runner.
 
TRIMMIE GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
SALLY’S SPIRIT – Shifted in near the 500m placing another runner in restricted for a short distance and when being corrected became unbalanced and shifted wider. Rider N. Nelson was advised to show greater care. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
BLUMISS – Shied from another runner on jumping and shifted out shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 500m and was restrained. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 2: MASTER BUILDERS – THE HOME OF BUILDING CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1000M
 
TRY BEFORE DUBAI – Slow to begin.
 
RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.
 
Race 3: MASTER BUILDERS – ASK OUR EXPERTS OPEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
ROYAL PHYSICIAN – Began awkwardly and threw its head in the air. Had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
RAPT IN RUMBA – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: BUSSQ SPECIALIST FUND OF THE YEAR BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1200m
 
ZEDAHEEL – Bounded in the air as the start effected.
 
LOVE ME RUBY – Dwelt at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 5: MASTER BUILDERS MEMBERS BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1400m
 
ORATINI – Began awkwardly.
 
ZELENUS – Slow to begin. Rider P. Cullen dropped his whip approaching the 100m and was admonished for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
Burdekin Race Club 3/11/2018:
 
B Thomson – Jockey, AR 175(q) Unseemly behaviour – $200.00 ($300.00 suspended for 2 years under AR196 (4) on the condition she does not breach this or a similar rule in that time.
 
N. Nelson – Jockey, AR 175(q) Unseemly behaviour – $200.00 ($300.00 suspended for 2 years under AR196 (4) on the condition she does not breach this or a similar rule in that time.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bans
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1: Flash Fox, 9.08am – No rider available
             Some Sunnyday, 9.08am – No rider available
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)