QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
BOWEN TURF CLUB
BOWEN – SATURDAY 17th January 2021
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – D Lane, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – E Harvey
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – Dr D Viero
Starter – J Cullen
GENERAL
As Jockey S Sheargold was not riding at todays meeting rider substitutions were made as per the Stewards race day summary. Jockey Sheargold was advised he will require a medical certificate prior to race riding again.
Race 1: BOWEN TURF CLUB BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000m
CABALO ESCURO- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
WRITTEN IMAGE- Hampered soon after jumping by a runner which shifted in. Raced wide the majority.
MALLYUMKIN- Shifted in soon after jumping momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey D Smith was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide for the majority.
RIVERINA DEMAND- Having raced on the 13/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when upon returning to scale Jockey D Smith, rider of 4th place getter MALLYUMKIN, was found to have weighed-in in excess of 0.5kg under the mares allocated weight. As such Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR209, disqualified MALLYUMKIN from the race and correct weight declared on the amended numbers of:
1st 2-GOLDIES ARCHER
2nd 5-CEEBIZ KIT
3rd 1-CABALO ESCURO
4th 8-RIVERINA DEMAND
At a subsequent inquiry Jockey D Smith pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR209 and was subsequently fined the sum of $500. Jockey Smith was advised of his right to an internal review.
Race 2: RTM ENGINEERING BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000m
JUST A LOVE SONG- Began awkwardly.
GAME OF CIRCLES- Reluctant to load. Began awkwardly.
CLIFTON COUNTY- Began awkwardly.
SUNNY COWBOY- Slow into stride. Performed disappointingly. App K Swaffer advised that the gelding, whilst not feeling lame, failed to stretch out at any time in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be dehydrated. Trainer T Rowe advised of an intention to have blood taken from the gelding for analysis and undertook to advise Stewards of the results.
BLUMISS- Raced wide in the early stages.
TATACHILLA- Raced wide the majority.
Race 3: PIT PONY TAVERN QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
TEELING- Began awkwardly bumping with another runner. Momentarily placed in restricted room passing the 200m.
BEAUTIFUL CHELSEY- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced awkwardly for a short distance approaching the 800m turn.
ALL BAR SURAH- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
MR FU- Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
FLAG RAISER- Shifted in and bumped with another runner on jumping.
HERO’S CHOICE- Began awkwardly. Jockey G Kliese advised that the gelding raced greenly in the home straight.
Race 4: HILLERY GROUP CLASS 5 PLATE 1000m
WOOHOO GIRL- Having raced on the 13/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
ALL STAR ROCKET- Shifted in on jumping.
Race 5: S&W CRANE HIRE CLASS B HANDICAP 1280m
INDIAN DANCER- Shifted out on jumping. Inclined to shift in under pressure over the concluding stages momentarily placing another runner in restricted room. App K Swaffer was reminded of her obligations.
ANNMARIE- Crowded for room soon after jumping after being slow to begin.
MONSTER OF POWER- Bumped with another runner on jumping and shifted in.
STARSONIC- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to over-race throughout the back straight and was inclined to race keenly thereafter.
TICKET KEEPER- Momentarily paced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
EUCHARIST- Slow to begin. Poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6: BOWEN TYRE AND MECHANICAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1280m
The start time of the event was brought forward to 4:00pm due to storm activity in the area.
MASONS CHANCE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Blundered on jumping. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
BALMACEDA- Performed below market expectations. Jockey F Edwards advised that after pressuring the gelding early in an attempt to secure a forward position, as per riding instructions, it failed to muster the speed required and as such assumed a trailing position subsequently failing to let down as expected in the home straight. Trainer B Thomson confirmed the instructions and advised that she was disappointed and unable to offer any tangible explanation for the performance stating only that todays distance was short of the geldings best. Stewards noted the explanations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7: BURDEKIN VET SERVICES BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1470m
The start time of this event was brought forward to 4:30pm due to storm activity in the area.
THE DECKRAIDER- Slow into stride.
STAR SINGER- Obliged to steady after improving onto heels approaching the 1000m.
BATTLE- Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before shifting in.
MURTALLICA- Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running bumping with another runner approaching the winning post.
HEMSTED- Bumped by another runner which laid out approaching the winning post.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 1- Jockey D Smith- $500- AR209
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey S Sheargold- Medical certificate required
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
GAME OF CIRCLES, FLASH FOX
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- GOTTHERE was ridden by Jockey M Haley
Race 5- TICKET KEEPER was ridden by App E Cass
Published subject to correction upon revision