QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CUNNAMULLA RACE CLUB
 
TUESDAY 25 APRIL 2023
 
 
WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING   GOOD/ DIRT                       RAIL TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
 
Stewards – D MacDonald
 
Clerk of Scales –Stewards
 
Judge – Club
 
Veterinarian –Dr C Scott, Dr J Bridle.
 
Starter – R Jones
 
Photo finish Operator-T Cantlay
 
Judge/s- Club
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations- Race 1- Jky N Fazackerly +.5kg. The starting times to Race 3- 5 were amended due to the incident/s in Race 2.
 
 
Race 1: BROWN & HURLEY’S KOKODA MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
The start of Race 1 was delayed allowing Club staff to remove a number of Emu’s that were on the track.
 
KALMIA- Began awkwardly and bumped SLEEPDANCE shortly after the start.
 
SLEEPDANCE- Began awkwardly and bumped by KALMIA shortly after the start losing momentum, began to race keenly at the 900m for a short distance before settling. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. After entering the home turn began to race wide for the remainder of the event.
 
SOCIAL STAR—Due to the time since it last raced Stewards ordered a pre-race veterinary examination to be undertaken. This examination revealed the mare was fit to race today. Began awkwardly and bumped the inside barrier partition as the start was affected. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event and began to improve into the event from the 400m point and ran on strongly over the final stages.
 
SPIRITUAL BELIEF- Reared before the start was affected and then began awkwardly. Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 2: CUNNAMULLA BAKERY CHANGI QTIS CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000M
 
LASSELL- Shortly after the start was bumped by the runner to the outside NOUVERRE FILLE then appeared to veer out abruptly dislodging the rider. Jky R Faehr was examined by QAS and stood down by Stewards acting on medical advice for the remainder of the program. He was later taken to Cunnamulla Hospital for further examination. Trainer D Rewald was advised by Stewards that the horse would require a barrier pass prior to its next start.
 
GENTLEMAN REID- Stewards declared a late scratching at 1.05pm due to no other rider being available.
 
NOUVERRE FILLE- Bumped another runner shortly after the start when beginning awkwardly.
 
RODIAN BULL- When leaving the 500m point the gelding went amiss in its action resulting in it being pulled up by it’s rider and examined by the attending Veterinarian. Due to the catastrophic injury to the near-side front leg it was euthanized on humane grounds.
 
 
Race 3: ARNOLD SMITH LIVESTOCK & HAULAGE’S BATTLE OF FROMELLE CLASS 6 PLATE 1000M
 
The start of Race 3 was delayed for some time to allow QAS to examine Jky R Faehr and convey him to hospital and then to allow Veterinary staff to examine RODIAN BULL and provide appropriate treatment for the horse. The start of Race 3 was later amended to 3.00pm by Stewards. The start was further delayed due to the pre race manners of VINAIGRETTE.
 
EARLY PLEA- Was slow to begin.
 
VINAIGRETTE- Pre- Race Manners- Trainer R Frazer will be advised by Stewards in coming days that the Mare would have a Warning placed on it due to its pre-race behaviour.
 
Race 4: NOEL HICKEY MEMORIAL TOBRUK BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1200M
 
The commencement of Race 4 was amended to 3.50pm due to incidents described out of Race 2.
 
GATEWAYS- Stood Flat footed. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event then when began to improve into the race from the 400m and ran on well over the final stages. Trainer G Bignell was advised that a Warning would be put on the Mare.
 
LASCO- When reviewing the video footage available on the day Stewards inquired to the incident whereby LASCO and BAUHINA BEANS were incorrectly loaded to their allocated barriers. After hearing evidence from Starter R Jones, Appr Jky T Leslight and Jky N Fazackerley Stewards were of the opinion that neither runner was disadvantaged due to the error. Starter R Jones advised that there were 3 x horses requiring late loads including the two horses subject to the inquiry and with limited experienced staff this has aggravated the situation. He further gave an undertaking that going forward the issue would not reoccur. Stewards acting under the provision of AR198 issued a Reprimand to Jky N Fazackerley and a Severe Reprimand to Appr Jky T Leslight as each rider must ensure that his or her horse occupies its allocated barrier determined by the barrier draw.
 
NO NAY EMERALD- Stewards spoke with Trainer M Gavin in relation to the seemingly improved performance today. Ms Gavin advised that the horse seems to race better when it has a 3 x week break between runs, the pattern of racing where she was able to get to the lead early and dictate the running certainly went in her favour. The Mare had been working well leading up to the race and on the home track everything came together today the stable were confident and supported her today. Stewards noted Ms Galvin’s explanation.
 
BAUHINA BEANS- Placed incorrect barrier prior to the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CULTURAL WARRIOR- Declared a late scratching at 2.48opm by Stewards due to no rider being available.
 
CALIFORNIA SPELL- Ran at the rear of the field for the majority improved into the race from the 400m and ran on well over the final stages.
 
 
Race 5: WARREGO HOTEL’S ANZAC DAY OPEN PLATE 1400M
 
Race 5 start time was amended to 4.30pm.
 
ANOTHER- PLAN- Began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition on jumping. Shortly after the start the rider had to ease off the heels of PHYLAVE which jumped in at the start losing some ground.
 
NICK THE SKIP- After beginning slowly began to improve into the race during the middle stages and ran on well over the final stages of the event.
 
PHYLAVE- Began awkwardly with its head in the air then bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
SMOOTH MOVE- Began awkwardly and bumped PHYLAVE shortly after the start.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4- Appr Jky T Leslight- Severe Reprimand- AR 198- Fail to load in the allocated barrier.
 
Race 4- Jky N Fazackerley- Reprimand- AR198- Fail to load in the allocated barrier.
 
Fines
 
Race 5- Trainer D Rewald- $100- LR 67(1)- Fail to notify a rider by the prescribed time.

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Race 2- Jky R Faehr- Dislodged. Stood Down by Stewards acting on advice from QAS.
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 2- RODIAN BULL
 
Horses swabbed post- race
 
All winners and Race 5- NICK THE SKIP, RODIAN BULL.
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2- LASSELL- AR75(10(b)- Racing manners- To obtain a barrier pass prior to its next start.
 
Race – 3- VINAIGRETTE- AR75(1)(b)- Pre- Race Manners.
 
Race – 4- GATEWAYS- Warning- AR75(1)(b)- Stood flat footed.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
 
Race 2- LASSELL_ Jky R Faehr
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2- RODIAN BULL- Appr Jky S McCann
 
Race 3- VINAIGRETTE- Jky A Sweeney replaced Jky R Faher- injured,.
 
Race 4- CALIFORNIA SPELL- Appr Jky S McCann
 
Race 5- REVENIRE- Jky J Rudd replaced Jky R Faehr- injured.
 
Race 5- SMOOTH MOVE- Appr Jky S McCann
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 2- SUPER MIST- L/Scr 7.40am due to no rider being available.
 
Race 2- GENTLEMAN REID- L/Scr, 1.05pm due to no rider being available.
 
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.