QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BOWEN TURF CLUB
 
BOWEN – SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 3         RAIL – True Entire Course

 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards –  D.Griffiths
Stewards –  S.Nosworthy (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – E.Harvey , G.Walz
Veterinarian – D.Viero
Starter – J.Cullen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Stewards today opened an inquiry into the reason for Koscina (App. E Molloy) being tightened for room and blundering at the 400 metres of Race 3 (Benchmark 55 Handicap 1180m) at Home Hill on the 20th May 2023. After taking evidence from apprentice E Molloy (Koscina) and apprentice J Doolan (Zapluck), their respective masters (Trainer T Cook and Trainer J Manzelmann) and also trainer J Hatfield (Koscina), the stewards determined that on the evidence provided and after viewing the patrol film, that Apprentice J Doolan be granted the benefit of a grave doubt as to whether she had allowed her mount to shift in at the home turn when not clear of Koscina.  Apprentice J  Doolan was none the less cautioned and advised to allow more room to runners to her inside when in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 1: TICS GROUP PTY LTD Maiden Plate 1000m
 
 
Kurobuta – Raced in restricted room and brushed the running rail between the 800m and 700m because of Olympic Motto (App. G SEMMENS) being tightened and taken inwards by Bergkamp (App. B JOHNSON). Apprentice B Johnson was advised to allow runners to her inside more racing room in similar circumstances.
 
C’est Belle – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the home straight and changed stride on several occasions.
 
My Dad’s Better – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Sand And Ocean – Slow to begin.
 
Miss Jabali – Jumped awkwardly.
 
 
Race 2: PILCHERS CONCRETE QTIS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1000m
 
Newitt – Jockey W SATHERLEY was question regarding the reason for Newitt racing back in the field when the gelding is usually ridden on the speed. Jockey SATHERLEY advised that the gelding failed to muster early speed despite his efforts and when settled back in the field ran home strongly in the home straight. His explanation was accepted by Stewards.
 
Dirty Or Dry – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Dubai Eagle – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Laydelou – Checked shortly after the start.
 
Act Of Royalty – Jumped out at the start and checked Mishani Jewel.
 
Mishani Jewel – Tightened for room at the start.
 
Race 3: BOWEN TURF CLUB QTIS BM50 Handicap 1000m
 
Golden Eighty – After jumping on terms with the field, failed to muster early speed to maintain a forward position.
 
So Odelia – Raced wide between the 900m and 700m before finding a position near the lead.
 
Sumbank – A warning was issued to the connections of Sumbank after being difficult to load delaying the start.
 
Serenata – Trainer A Molino advised Stewards that he would instruct rider W D’Avila to ride Serenata back in the field - the gelding was ridden accordingly.
 
Redzeb – Was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon post-race and found to have suffered bruising and a laceration to the off foreleg. The gelding was treated on course, and Trainer C dale will be required to supply a veterinary certificate of fitness before Redzeb races again. 
 
 
Race 4: ARABON SEAFOODS 2023 BATTLE OF THE BUSH BOWEN QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1200m
 
 
Bold Kingston – Hampered from the 600 metres to the home turn due to another runner laying in. Jockey A Holt was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Bold Kingston which weakened over the concluding stages. Jockey Holt advised that the gelding was hampered and unbalanced in the middle stages due to Attackabeel (Apprentice B Johnson) allowing her mount to lay in on the gelding in the middle stages. He believed that under the top weight of 63.5 kilograms that this had taken a toll on Bold Kingston however also stated that he felt the gelding may have pulled up sore. The explanation of Jockey A Holt was noted. A Post race veterinary examination of Bold Kingston revealed no abnormalities.
 
Tycoon Thunder – Checked at the 700 metres when another runner shifted in.
 
Attackabeel – ApprenticeJockey B Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she allowed her mount to shift in approaching the 700 metres when not clear of Tycoon Thunder which was checked taken in onto Cat In The Rain which also lost ground.ApprenticeJockey B Johnson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight 10 June 2023 and expire midnight 22 June 2023.
ApprenticeJockey B Johnson was further reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift in and hamper Bold Kingston for some distance from the 600 metres.
A post-race veterinary examination of Attackabeel showed the mare to have an abrasion to the off side hind leg.
 
Hit Snooze – Over raced when steadied at the 700 metres due to a tightening to another runners in advance.
 
Starhattan – Slow into stride. Hung in over the concluding stages.
 
Cat in the Rain – Tightened for room at the 700 metres and lost ground.
 
Race 5: BH CLASS B Handicap 1280m
 
Hypothesize – Jockey P Cullen raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
Tycoon Baby – An enquiry was held into the reason for Whiskey Row (Apprentice J Doolan) losing ground at the 700 metres when racing to the inside of Tycoon Baby. After taking evidence from Apprentice J Doolan (Whisky Row) , Jockey C McIvor (Tycoon Baby) and after viewing the stewards patrol film it was established that Tycoon Baby had shifted in marginally onto Whisky Row which simultaneously had also received some outward pressure from a runner to the inside. Given the circumstances, Stewards issued Jockey C McIvor with a severe reprimand, and he was advised to allow more room to runners to the inside when crossing. AR131 (a)
 
Whiskey Row – Slow into stride. Checked at the 700 metres and lost ground.
 
Race 6: HILLERY GROUP WHITSUNDAY CUP BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1470m
 
Rebel Lake- Raced three wide for the majority.
 
Anselmo – Slow to begin.
 
Rugged Roy- Raced wide for the majority.
 
Ginasue – Raced wide for majority.
 
Frankas – Trainer J Manzelmann reported pre-race to Stewards that the gelding had suffered a minor abrasion to the near side gaskin region. A veterinary examination passed the gelding fit to race.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4 – Apprentice B Johnson –AR 131(a). Careless Riding causing a tightening.
Race 5 – Jockey C McIvor –AR 131(a). Careless Riding causing a tightening.
 
 
Fines
Nil.

Suspensions
Race 4 – Apprentice B Johnson – 12 meetings AR 131(a). Careless Riding.  Commences midnight 10 June 2023 and expires midnight 22 June 2023.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – Sumbank (Trainer L McCormack) – Difficult to load.
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
RACE 4 – P Cullen - Starhattan.
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.