QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – SATURDAY 29th  March 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 (Race 1), Good 4 (Races 2-7)          RAIL – Out 4metres the entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – M Bates, J Carter,
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – Ms M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey W D’Avila was unable to fulfil his engagements rider replacements were made as per the Stewards race day summary.
 
 
 
Race 1: HYGAIN TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
RUSTIC ROCKER- As Jockey R Wiggins was unable to satisfy the allocated weight Jockey S Wilson was substituted as the rider of the filly. Jockey R Wiggins was fined $300 under the provisions of AR190(3). After beginning fairly was under pressure early to maintain contact with the field assuming a trailing position.  Performed below market expectations. Trainer T Rowe was unable to offer any explanation as to the disappointing performance and undertook to advise should anything regarding the fillies condition become apparent in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SHRECK- Began awkwardly and shifted in hampering another runner. Commenced to race ungenerously soon after the start until a point near the 1000m where the gelding commenced to over-race and shift wider after being crossed by another runner. Trainer G Horner was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
CHATEAU ROYALE- Hampered by another runner which shifted in soon after jumping.
 
WELL CHARRED- Began awkwardly. Bumped with another runner and became momentarily unbalanced when shifting wider in an attempt to obtain a marginal run in order to improve passing the 500m.
 
BOOMED- Inclined to over-race in the early stages. Bumped by another runner which shifted out passing the 500m in an effort to improve.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey F Edwards, rider of 3rd place getter WELL CHARRED, to view the patrol footage so as to ascertain whether grounds for an objection against the 1st place getter, BOOMED (C Whiteley), were present. After viewing the official patrol footage Jockey Edwards declined to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges numbers.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200m
 
HIT SNOOZE- Began awkwardly.
 
SUNRISE DANCER- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
CHEEKY REWARD- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
BOLD EOS- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
ROBIG- Contacted a gate post in the mounting yard with its off-side hip and consequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers before being passed fit to start. Bumped with another runner on jumping. After beginning on terms with the field failed to muster the early speed required and assumed a trailing position.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4, retrospective to Race 2.
 
 
 
 
Race 3: LIVING TURF BM65 HANDICAP 1609m
 
POETIC ATTACKS- Slow to begin.
 
MANHATTAN ZIP- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Bumped by another runner which was shifting wider to obtain clear running passing the 200m.
 
UNSHAKABLE- Obliged to steady off the heels of another runner approaching the 400m.
 
OPINIONS- Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before shifting wider passing the 200m to obtain clear running, bumping with another runner in doing so. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
AREE AL- Inclined to shift in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: RACING @ TTC ON APRIL 8 MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
NORAH- As the mare had raced on the 27th of March underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
KOONUNGA HILL- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
WHITS END- Shifted out on jumping and bumped with another runner.
 
BORROMEO- Crowded for room on jumping. Raced wide the majority.
 
BOTOX LADY- Inclined to race ungenerously approaching the 1000m.
 
ENRAGED- Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Settled further forward than expected. Compounded in the home straight. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding. Jockey C Jokic advised that her instructions had been to be positive on the gelding and after beginning well urged her mount forward to obtain a position outside the leader at which time the gelding commenced to over-race and in an effort to settle her mount, she allowed it to stride forward obtaining the lead in doing so. Trainer J Campeao confirmed the instructions adding that despite the gelding settling in a rearward position in its most recent starts his instructions on those occasions had been to try and be positive. Mr Campeao advised further that connections would now look to retire the gelding. Nonetheless, Mr Campeao was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR100 and advised to inform Stewards of tactical changes in the future.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: BRIGHTER LIVES OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
OUR ALICIAS LANE- After being kicked by another runner behind the barriers was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and having sustained an injury to the near stifle was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2:09pm. All monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 2:09pm as follows:
 
7 cents in the dollar for the win
6 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
17 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer B Williams was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
FULL RECOGNITION- Proved difficult to load. Trainer S Massingham was advised a warning would be place on the geldings barrier manners.
 
SPACE TIME- Momentarily hampered passing the 700m when a runner to its outside shifted in.
 
BOYER- Passing the 700m shifted in momentarily hampering another runner before being corrected by its rider. Jockey B El-Issa was reminded of his obligations.
 
ORIENTAL GIRL- Raced wide throughout.
 
SANGLIER- Performed below market expectations. Jockey N Day advised that, in his opinion, the gelding struggled somewhat with the step up in class of todays event. Trainer J Wehlow concurred and advised he would seek to target more suitable races with the gelding going forward. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: BROWN BROTHERS CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m
 
DOUBLE MAJOR- Connections advised that it would be the intention to have the gelding ridden more quietly than in its most recent starts . Was ridden accordingly. Raced wide the majority.
 
WOTSIZNAME- Slow into stride. Improved onto heels and was obliged to restrain and shift wider approaching the 600m.
 
GOLDEN CHARLES- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
HURRICANE FIGHTER- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide the majority.
 
FINAL WARNING- Buffeted between runners on jumping. Performed disappointingly. Apprentice E Cass advised that, in her opinion, the removal of blinkers for todays event was to the geldings detriment. Trainer K Russell concurred and advised she would enact a gear change adding blinkers and look to return to racing the gelding over further distances. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
BORELLA- Obliged to restrain off the heels of another runner which shifted wider approaching the 600m.
 
JACK DERIPPA- Raced wide the majority.
 
HORORA VEL- On returning to scale App K Swaffer advised that her mount had felt sore on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer A Molino has subsequently advised on the 30/03/2021 a minor bruise has presented on the off-front fetlock and it will now be his intention to give the gelding a short let up before racing again.
 
PANTONE- Jockey S Sheargold was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR211 in that he did return to scale in excess of 1kg over the geldings allocated weight.
 
 
Stewards inquired into the reasons WOTSIZNAME was checked passing the 250m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that approaching that point in the race DOUBLE MAJOR (A Sewell) had commenced to shift in marginally, causing BORELLA (S Wilson), which was racing tight to the inside of that runners heels, to shift in. Simultaneously, FINAL WARNING (App. E Cass) commenced to shift out under pressure. WOTSIZNAME (D Smith) which was racing between FINAL WARNING and BORELLA consequently was obliged to check. BORELLA was then buffeted between DOUBLE MAJOR and FINAL WARNING, which became unbalanced as a result. As Stewards were of the opinion that no rider/s were culpable all riders were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
 
Race 7: HAPPY 90TH HOWARD CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m
 
PHILANTHROPIST- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections advised that it would be the intention to ride the gelding more positively than in its most recent start should circumstances permit. Was ridden accordingly. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
BON RUBY- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
MURTALLICA- Buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
APOLLINE- Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages.
 
INDIAN DANCER- Slow into stride. Obliged to steady and shift out around the heels of a tiring runner approaching the 300m.
 
CONQUERING JUDAS- Began awkwardly.
 
STAR SINGER- Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until a point leaving the 200m.
 
POTAWATOMI- Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running. Raced wide throughout. On returning to scale Jockey B Thomson advised that her whip became tangled in the geldings mane making it difficult for her to ride her mount out over the concluding stages.
 
FLIRTY MCCOY- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4- Trainer J Campeao- Severe reprimand- AR100
 
 
Fines
 
Race 1- Jockey R Wiggins- AR190(3)
Race 6- Jockey S SHeargold-AR211


 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SUNRISE DANCER, POETIC ATTACKS, NORAH, KOONUNGA HILL, FINAL WARNING, PHILANTROPIST.
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- SHRECK- Racing manners- Warning
Race 5- FULL RECOGNITION- Difficult to load- Warning
Race 5- OUR ALICIAS LANE- Veterinary Certificate
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- RUSTIC ROCKER was ridden by S Wilson and BOMED was ridden by C Whiteley
Race 2- ROBIG was ridden by S Wilson
Race 4- ENRAGED was ridden by C Jokic
Race 5- ORIENTAL GIRL was ridden by S Wilson
Race 6- J’ADORE was ridden by G Kliese
Race 7- MONSTER OF POWER was ridden by M Abe
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5- OUR ALICIAS LANE- Scratched at barriers 2:09pm- Veterinary certificate required
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision