QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE,  TUESDAY, 18 JUNE  2019
 
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 3      RAIL – 7m 1000m TO WP, 4m REMAINDER                PENETROMETER – 4.75
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Lane
Stewards – N. Lanskey, C. Warren, T. Hudson
Clerk of Scales -  R. Pendreigh
Judge – J. Carter, M. Bates
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter –  T. Woodham
 
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Race 1: Canadian Club Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
ANIMAL SPIRITS – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected, taking no part in the race.  Trainer A. Cameron was advised that the filly would be required to obtain 2 consecutive barrier certificates prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
MAGIC RAY – Slowly away.
 
KALELARGA – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Inconvenienced by another runner, which shifted in marginally near the 750m.
 
CHAMPAGNE TILLY – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Shifted in marginally near the 750m, inconveniencing another runner
 
LINNET MOON – Tightened between runners after being slowly away. Shifted around heels near the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
 
LADY CARRERA – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
BLUMISS – Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
 
GOLYNDA – Was inclined to hang in down the running. Made contact with the inside running rail when racing tight to the inside of other runners approaching the winning post.

TAQUITO LASS – Inclined to shift in under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Jockey S. Wilson was cautioned in relation to his use of the whip prior to the 100m
 
Race 2: TAB Class 3 Plate – 1000m
 
FOXY FELINE – Which was resuming after a prolonged absence from racing underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
 
AIRACOBRA – Fractious in the barriers.
 
FINE ‘N’ DEVINE – Slowly away.
 
MOLONGLE DREAM – Had to be restrained after improving onto heels passing the 150m.
 
SPARKLY STAR – Inclined to shift in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 3: Townsville Turf Club QTIS 2yo & 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1200m
 
CRAIGLEA FLORIDA – Was delayed proceeding to the start due to the tongue-tie having to be refitted in the saddling enclosure. Slowly away. Shifted out soon after jumping and bumped with another runner.
 
CONQUERESS – Slowly away. Bumped by another runner soon after jumping. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SAGSAYWAMAN – Slowly away. Shifted out around the heels of a tiring runner near the 100m, inconveniencing another runner.
 
DIVINE MELODY – Slowly away.  Inconvenienced near the 100m by another runner, which shifted out to avoid heels.
 
TRIGGER – Inclined to over-race in the middle stages. Shifted out marginally to obtain clear running rounding the home turn, crowding another runner.
 
PLATONICA – Shifted in marginally rounding the home turn. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
NARDA SHAR – Shifted in near the 900m marginally tightening another runner which was over racing. Jockey P. Romeo was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
CORTESTA – Momentarily held up rounding the home turn.
 
SWEET JUNE- Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
SHADOW CAT- Was over-racing when restrained off heels near the 900m. Continued to race ungenerously passing the 800m. Was further restrained when awkwardly placed in restricted room when rounding the home turn.
 
Race 4:  Hygain Benchmark 69 H’cap – 1200m
 
SIMPLY MARVELLOUS – Slowly away.
 
ROCK SPUR – Slowly away. Jockey S. Wilson was fined $100 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for excessive whip use prior to the 100m.
 
HARVEST PRIDE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
POLAR BLAST – Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
BLAZING STEEL – After failing to finish the race off as expected, the gelding was inspected by the veterinary surgeon no abnormalities were detected. Trainer Ms G. Bourke undertook to advise Stewards should anything that may have affected today,s performance become apparent in coming days.
 
SHROUDED – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Trainer Mr W. Kenning was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s pre-race manners.
 
Race 5:  Brown Brothers Class 2 Plate – 1300m
 
WICKED DANCER – Trainer B. Williams informed Stewards the horse had been gelded prior to its previous start, however was shown in the official program as an entire. Mr Williams was directed by stewards to amend the stable return to reflect this change. On-course patrons were advised by public address.
 
PROFOUND CHOICE – Slowly away.
 
OMINECA – Shifted out, becoming awkward rounding the 1000m turn.
 
AGGARWAL – Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
TOFF ROCKS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in for the majority of the race, placing apprentice A. Thompson at a disadvantage. Trainer A. Patterson was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
BATTLE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out under pressure near the 300m, bumping with another runner.
 
VIA BALCIANO – Became unbalanced when bumped by another runner, which shifted out near the 300m.
 
Race 6: Sky Racing Open H’cap – 1400m
 
SCHEDULE- Reared as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Trainer Mr. T Butts was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further 2 consecutive barrier certificates prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Mr Butts was also reprimanded under the provisions of AR165(3) for removing the horse from the designated area prior inside the specified time limit.
 
BOCHY- Slowly away.
 
SEPTIMO- Was inclined to over-race passing the 1000m. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
BOLD AVENUE- Post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a minor injury to the near hind leg in running.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident near the 800m in which BOCHY had to be checked and lost gound. After taking evidence from Jockeys C Whiteley (BRACTEATE), B Pengelly (VASSAL), App. A Thompson (CRIMSON HALO) and L Tilley(BOCHY), and viewing available patrol footage, it was established that at that point of the race BRACTEATE which was the widest of the 4 runners was hanging in and despite the efforts of Jockey Whiteley appeared to shift in momentarily taking CRIMSON HALO inwards. As a result BOCHY which was improving between CRIMSON HALO and VASSAL was tightened for running and had to be checked. As Stewards were unable to attribute responsibility for the incident to any individual rider and bearing in mind the racing manners of BRACTEATE at the time this was reported as a racing incident.
 
Race 7: Carlton United Breweries Open H’cap – 1000m
 
LUSHAN-Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly.
 
EXECUTED- Was inclined to hang in for the majority of the home straight proving difficult for Jockey C Whiteley to ride. Trainers representative Mr. S Johnston was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4.         S. Wilson – Jockey – Excessive use of whip prior to 100m - $100 – (7 times) AR132 (7)(a)(ii).
 
Reprimand
Race 6.       T Butts –Trainer- Removed horse from designated area prior to specified time                 limit.
 
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Race 3-TRIGGER
Race 5- VIA BALCIANO
Race 6- BRACTEATE
 
 
Bars/warnings
Race 1.         Animal Spirits – Stood flatfooted at start – 2 consecutive b/certs
Race 5.         Toff Rocks – Hung in for majority of race. Warning
Race 6.         Schedule- Reared in barriers- 2 consecutive b/certs
Race 7.         Executed- Hung in. Warning
 
 
 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)