QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE, THURSDAY, 27 DECEMBER  2018
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST       TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)      RAIL – TRUE               PENETROMETER – 4.6
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – R. Smith, P. Warren, C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – J. Carter, M. Bates
Veterinarian – Dr Veiro
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – J. Cullen
 
General
 
As jockey P. Romeo was not riding at today’s meeting due to personal reasons, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet
 
 
Race 1: Brown Brothers Moscato QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1300m
 
CRAIGLEA GALIO – As jockey R. McMahon was unable to make the weight, jockey C. Whitely was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey McMahon was fined $100. Raced ungenerously in the early stages and restrained from heels near the 1000m, then laid in for the majority of the race proving difficult to ride out.
 
MIRACLES APLENTY – Bega awkwardly.
 
JUEUN IN NEW YORK – Began awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
AETHERIUS – Began awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
Correct weight was delayed when jockey N. Day, rider of the 2nd placegetter, BATTLE, wished to view the film to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against AETHERIUS being declared the winner, alleging interference approaching the winning post. After viewing the film, connections of BATTLE lodged an objection against AETHERIUS being declared the winner, alleging interference near the winning post. After hearing evidence and viewing the film, it was established that approaching the winning post AETHERIUS shifted in, crowding and slightly brushing BATTLE, in considering the degree of interference Stewards subsequently dismissed that objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s semaphored number.
 
Race 2: Brown Brothers Zibbo QTIS 2yo Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
TOSCAVALE ROAD – Slow into stride.
 
BONNEZONE – Slow into stride.
 
MISS DAISY – Began awkwardly.
 
RIVERSIDE KITTEN – Began awkwardly.
 
KWIKILLA – Raced greenly in the middle stages and shifted in under pressure approaching the winning post, crowding another runner.
 
SERENE MELODY – Raced greenly approaching the 300m and shifted in.
 
REDESKI – Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted in abruptly leaving the 100m, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.  Raced wide for the majority of the race. Trainer J. Barr was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
 
CRAIGLEA LIZZY – Crowded for room approaching the winning post and was steadied.
 
CRAIGLEA GRACE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 3: Sky Racing Maiden Plate – 1300m
 
CLEVER FOX – As R. McMahon was unable to make the weight, jockey C. Jokic was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey McMahon was fined $100. Slow to begin before improving forward and racing outside the leader.
 
CANDY GIRL – Declared a late scratching at 9.20 am by order of stewards on veterinary advice.  Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
 
GAI OF THE GALAXY – Began very awkwardly and was tightened for room between runners at the start. Hung out in the early and middle stages and as a result raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
FLASH FOX – Raced ungenerously shortly after the start until a point near the 700m.
 
THE DECKERAIDER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 4: Hygain Release Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
 
MERCURY BULLET – Shifted out on jumping and forced another runner wider.
 
IRISH HEART – Forced wider at the start by another runner, making contact with the hindquarters of another runner.
 
RATHDOWNEY AVENUE – Was bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Was inconvenienced near the 350m by another runner which shifted out.
 
ANNE CATHERINE – Shifted out to obtain clear running near the 350m, inconveniencing another runner. Rider B. Thomson was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
 
OPPENHEIMER – Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages after obtaining the lead.
 
SCRIPTS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: Wedding Venues Townsville Turf Club Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1400m
 
SCHEDULE – Jumped outwards at the start, making contact with another runner and lost ground.
 
OUR RECIPE – Bumped by another runner on jumping away.
 
PREQUEL – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and near the 1100m shifted in and bumped another runner.  When questioned into the performance today, rider C. Jokic explained that the mare was dropping back in distance today from its previous runs and when unable to obtain  the lead, in her opinion, lost interest despite her efforts.  She further added that the horse would be better suited over longer distances than that of today’s race  when able to dictate on its own terms and front. Stewards noted the explanation.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
 
ACADEMY HILL – Sprung both front plates during its preliminary and when unable to be replated was permitted to race without its front plates. Had a tendency to lay in the home straight.
 
Race 6: Happy And Safe Holiday Season To All Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1000m
 
OAKFIELD COSTA – Shifted out at the start, tightening runners to its outside.
 
KIRABO – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards, tightening runners to its inside.
 
SABA LASS – Tightened for room on jumping away.
 
STONE PHILOSPHER – Tightened for room on jumping away.
 
BORN TO FIRE – Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running inside the final 100m, and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SHROUDED – Began awkwardly. Hampered by another runner which went amiss near the 700m.
 
SAFDIE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
BON TEMPS - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
ROYAL PHYSICIAN - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SONIC SWISH – Went amiss leaving the 700m and was eased out of the race. Due to significant injury, the gelding was euthanased on humane grounds.
 
 
Race 7: Brown Brothers Prosecco MM Country Cup Qualifier Open H’cap – 1200m
 
MAGIC BOY – Slow to begin.
 
SEPTIMO – Slow to begin.  Unable to obtain clear running for the length of the straight and went to the line without being tested.
 
SPACE TIME – Held up for clear running near the 350m and was momentarily steadied.
 
BLAZING STEEL – Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1.          Ric McMahon – Jockey – Overweight (Craiglea Galio) - $100 – AR120(b)*
Race 3.          Ric McMahon – Jockey – Overweight (Clever Fox)  - $100 – AR120(b)
 
Reprimand
Race 4.          Bonnie Thomson – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*      
 
Absent jockeys
P. Romeo – Personal reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners
 
Bars
Race 3.          Candy Girl – Injured – Clearance required
 
Warnings
Race 2.          Redeski – Raced greenly in home straight/shifted in abruptly near 100m.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 3.          Candy Girl – Veterinary reasons – 9.20 am
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.          Scottabee – J. Babarovich
Race 4.          Oppenheimer – R. Payne
Race 6.          Born To Fire – S. Sheargold
 

 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)