QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CHINCHILLA TURF CLUB
 
CHINCHILLA – MONDAY 20th MARCH 2023
 
WEATHER – Firm 2          TRACK RATING –  Firm 2    RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – T Preston, D MacDonald, D Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavannagh
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starters – I Henderson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Toowoomba Trials 7th March 2023
 
Stewards acceded to a request from Jockey K Yoshida to amend his suspension dates. As such his 7 day suspension under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) will commence on the 22nd March up to and including 28th March 2023.
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey N Fazackerley was unable to fulfil his engagements in Races 5 and 8 due to being unable to satisfy the allotted weight replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. Jockey Fazackerley was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR190(3).
 
 
Race 1: SHERATON GROUP SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
OUR POLARIS- Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CANNY BOY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
SIR JOHNY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
REDVEDEV- Raced wide for the majority. Laid in rounding the home turn. Laid in abruptly on entering the home straight.
 
AYNAT- Laid out rounding the home turn. Momentarily hampered and obliged to shift in on entering the home straight. Momentarily crowded when commencing to tire near the 50m. Tailed off somewhat and performed below market expectations. Post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings.
 
GATEWAYS- Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
UNUSUAL MELODY- Dwelt in the barrier and was slow into stride.
 
 
Race 2: NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS CHINCHILLA OPEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
ABB ROY- As App J Molloy was unable to satisfy the weight App L Sykes was substituted as rider of the mare. App J Molloy was fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3).
 
PARKO- Laid out for the majority.
 
REALAIDE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
KUZCO LAD- Commenced to lose ground soon after the start and trailed throughout tailing off in the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in both front. Trainer M Castle was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 3: CHINCHILLA TOWING CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1030m
 
BETTER THAN ROSES- Fractious in the barrier and bumped on jumping.
 
MISS CINNAMONCIDER- Fractious int eh barrier and buffeted on jumping. Trainer P Webster was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies barrier manners as a result.
 
TORRADAY- Bumped on jumping.
 
DARK ORIGINS- Bumped on jumping.
 
QUARTER PAST- Bumped on jumping.
 
CALIFORNIA SPELL- Taken in by another runner before being restrained to avoid passing the 150m and again at the 100m.
 
KEENZAP- Laid in under pressure down the running and shifted across the running of CALIFORNIA SPELL when not fully clear near the 100m. Jockey G Geran was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
JAQEN H’GHAR- Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure down the running shifting in across the running of CALIFORNIA SPELL when not fully clear near the 150m. Jockey N Fzackerley was severely reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
 
Race 4: PARKER SIMMONDS SOLICOTORS & LAWYERS PTY LTD CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1030m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey P Hamblin, rider of 2nd placegetter BUCKALTIUS, to view the photo finish. After viewing the official photo Jockey Hamblin was satisfied that a margin was present and correct weight was declared on the Judges numbers.
 
BUCKALTIUS- Jockey P Hamblin was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use hi whip on 15 occasions in totality, 1 more than permitted, throughout the event.
 
MOFFEED WARRIOR- Raced wide for the majority.
 
CLEARLY GEORGE- Began awkwardly and bumped, shifted out and was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Hampered and shifted out away form heels on entering the home straight.
 
ROTHERO ESSGEE- Jockey N Tomizawa was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use hi whip on 16 occasions in totality, 2 more than permitted, throughout the event.
 
CRAIGLEA LAKI- Raced wide for the majority. Laid out abruptly on entering the home straight hampering another runner.
 
JET SPINNER- Bumped on jumping.
 
EMIRATE PRIDE- Bumped soon after the start. Raced wide for the majority.
 
COURTING ROCK- Laid in early hampering another runner. Trainer B Chessher was advised a warning would be placed on the mare as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a front tendon injury. Trainer Chessher was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness and a satisfactory trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.  
 
ROCKBARTON PAT- Slow to begin before becoming awkwardly placed on heels.
 
BRADDOCK DOWN- Crowded and obliged to ease passing the 950m losing ground.
 
 
Race 5: SPECIALTY SERVICES QUEENSLAND CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
 
IMPACTFUL- Stewards permitted the gelding to race with blinkers instead of visors at Trainer C Smith’s request. Trainer Smith was subsequently fined $200 under the provisions of AR206(2) for a late gear change and directed to amend the geldings stable return.
 
BOOMBRASSTIC- Obliged to steady and shift out when inconvenienced approaching the 150m.
 
THE DARK- Stewards permitted the gelding to race without the crossover nose band at Trainer W Bakers request. Trainer Baker was subsequently fined $200 under the provisions of AR206(2) for a late gear change and directed to amend the geldings stable return. Slow into stride. Trailed the field for the majority. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
LIGHTFAST- Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
MAHBABY- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
A PRETTY PENNY- Shifted ground under pressure down the running when commencing to tire and inconvenienced BOOMBRASSTIC approaching the 150m. Jockey H Richardson was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
 
 
Race 6: MAWN RACING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1030m
 
FIGURE IT OUT- Began awkwardly.
 
MORE MAX- Slow into stride before becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Laid in marginally passing the 300m. App S Champkin was fined the sum of $500 under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish. In determining penalty Stewards considered the fact that they could not be comfortably satisfied App Champkins actions had cost her mount 3rd place as well as her record in relation to the rule and the nature of the breach. App Champkin was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
ORALLO- Hung out passing the 400m and in the early stages of the home straight and finished tailed off. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer G Arnold was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
HOT OR NOT- Improved onto heels and shifted out marginally passing the 300m.
 
MAHIGRANT- Raced wide for the majority.
 
MY TATIANA- Began awkwardly.
 
THE DEVASTATOR- Momentarily crowded passing the 300m.
 
CYCLAMEN- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from one nostril in running. Trainer K Kemp was advised the filly would be required to gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 7: METAL RECYCLING SPECIALIST BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1030m
 
RIGHTHERE RIGHTNOW- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BULLETIN- Bumped on jumping.
 
OAKFIELD TARGET- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages and crowded runners to the inside. App E Land was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
TURBOART- Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages and crowded runners to the outside. Jockey L McCoy was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
FITZROY BOY- Bumped on jumping. Crowded passing the winning post and obliged to ease.
 
SHOTGUN SONNY- Slow into stride and became awkwardly placed on heels. Laid in under pressure down the running. Held up for clear running from the 100m and went to the line without being fully tested and was obliged to ease off heels passing the winning post.
 
PHIONAIX- Crowded passing the winning post. Raced wide for the majority.
 
VOULAIT- Performed below market expectations. Post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey Paul Hamblin advised that, in his opinion, the heavy impost was a telling factor in the performance and as his mount was first up from a spell it would derive a significant fitness benefit from the run. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
Race 8: XSWT TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1400m
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes to accommodate delays in southern race meetings.
 
SETHLAND- Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
POINT THE WAGON- Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Began very awkwardly and bumped before racing in restricted room for some distance having to be eased. Laid in under pressure down the running..
 
MILAGRO- Began awkwardly.
 
EAST EXPLANADE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
CAMARILLO- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
IN GREAT NIC- Raced wide for the majority.  
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3- Jockey Gary Geran- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 3- Jockey Nathan Fazackerley- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
Race 4- Jockey Paul Hamblin- Use of whip 15 times in totality- AR132(5)- Reprimand
Race 4- Jockey Nozi Tomizawa- Use of whip 1 times in totality- AR132(5)- Reprimand
Race 5- Jockey H Richardson- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Severe reprimand
 
Fines
Race 1- App Jake Molloy- Accepted ride when overweight- AR190(3)- $100
Race 5- Trainer Wayne Baker- Late gear change- AR206(2)- $200
              Trainer Craig Smith- Late gear change- AR206(2)- $200
              Jockey N Fazackerley- Accepted ride when overweight- AR190(3)- $200
Race 6- App Sariah Champkin- Failed to ride mount out to finish- AR131(b)- $500

Suspensions
Toowoomba Trials 7th March
Heat 3- Jockey Kenji Yoshida- Use of whip prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 7 days 21st March- 28th March 2023 (Inclusive)- Amended dates

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BETTER THAN ROSES, OAKFIELD TARGET, SETHLANS, KIKI COCO, ROTHERO ESSGEE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- KUZCO LAD- Lame both front- Veterinary certificate
Race 3- MISS CINNAMONCIDER- Barrier manners- Warning
Race 4- COURTING ROCK- Veterinary certificate and Barrier trial
Race 6- CYCLAMEN- Bled one nostril- 1000m gallop (AR79)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2- ABB ROY was ridden by App L Sykes
Race 5- A PRETTY PENNY was ridden by H Richardson
Race 8- IN GREAT NIC was ridden by I French
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.