QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB-
THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER: OVERCAST             TRACK RATING: SOFT 5       RAIL: 2.5M 600M-300M, TRUE THE REMAINDER
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards: E. Barron
Stewards: R. Hitchener, J. Childs, B. Cooke
Betting Steward: Club
Clerk of Scales: S. Faehy
Judge: Club
Veterinarian: C. Ramsey
Swab Attendants: E. Hodges
Starter: I. Henderson
Jockey Advocate: B. Saunders
 
GENERAL
 
 
Stewards inquired into a report from Steward B Cooke, that he had observed Jockey N Thomas using a mobile telephone in the jockey’s room during the running of Race 5. Mr Cooke advised that he immediately confiscated the phone used by Mr Thomas at that time. At a subsequent inquiry Mr Thomas advised Stewards that he had not handed his telephone into the Stewards as required upon arrival at the track, and when identifying that he would be delayed from leaving the track today he elected to contact his wife to advise of such. A subsequent examination of Mr Thomas’ mobile phone confirmed a single phone call was made to Mr Thomas’ wife at the relevant time. Mr Thomas was subsequently fined $400 under AR 160B(3).
 
The following riders were all fined $200 under AR160B(3) for having a mobile phone in their possession in the Jockey’s room:-
 
App. J Hodge
App. M Murphy
App. M Schrapel
App. Z White
C Bryen
L McCoy
L Tilley
N Tomizawa
 
Race 1: LAZY BEAR GRAND FINAL @ THE LEAGUESY QTIS 3-Y-O MAIDEN H’CAP 1100M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey. N Tomizawa the rider of the 2nd placed BONDAGE, against GOLD EPAULETTE (L Tilley) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 100m. After taking evidence from all relevant parties and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that GOLD EPAULETTE did shift out over the concluding stages making contact with BONDAGE. Stewards could not be satisfied however that the degree of interference suffered to BONDAGE was sufficient to warrant a reversal of the placings, particularly bearing in mind the neck margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed.
 
GOLD EPAULETTE- Began awkwardly.
 
CAUGHT REDHANDED- Leaving the 800m, raced in restricted room and became awkward in its action. Raced greenly for the majority.
 
BONDAGE- Laid in during the early stages. Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
SIXTY ONE TIGERS- Disappointed for a run near the 250m.
 
Race 2: DIRTY DICKS @ THE LEAUGESY 4TH OCTOBER OPEN HCAP 1400M
 
SWEET REPEAT- Began awkwardly and raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out during the middle stages and again rounding the home turn.
 
MICKEY DAZZLER- Near the 800m was steadied when placed in restricted room. Steadied from heels near the 600m.
 
Race 3: HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRANDDAD (ALLAN FERGUSON) CLASS 2 H’CAP 1788M
 
THE BARRACUDA- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Forced wider on the track for some distance by another runner from the 400m.
 
BOUCHARD- Laid out exiting the home straight on the first occasion.
 
JACARANDA PRINCE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CHOPPA- Momentarily held up near the 500m.
 
RED MONKEY- Raced with cover for the majority. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD TEMPTATION- Rider reported the gelding hung in throughout.
 
Race 4: 31 YEARS CHERRIE WILLETT @ THE LEAUGUESY MAIDEN HCAP 1100M
 
 
STASH THE SILVER- As R Williams was not riding at the meeting M. Murphy was the replacement rider for the mare. However when M Murphy was subsequently overweight, he was replaced by C Eaton. In the circumstances, no action was taken against M Murphy. 
 
STASH THE SILVER- Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DROPLET- Began awkwardly.
 
ENCHANTED REIGN- Bumped shortly after the start.
 
GIVE HER ROOM- Bumped shortly after the start.
 
PRINCESS KANDIS- Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CAPTAIN CARTS- Hung out from the 700m until straightening for home.
 
 
Race 5: $103,592 DONATED BY THE LEAUGESY CLASS 1 HCAP 1200M
 
PRODUCE ME LATE- Slow to begin.
 
MAKE NO MISTAKE- Raced keenly and was wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE SHOWMAN- Dipped on a number of occasions during the middle stages. Stewards questioned Jockey N Tomizawa in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Jockey Tomizawa advised that the gelding never travelled comfortably and was off the bit during the event which he attributed to it stepping back in distance for today’s event. He added that when placed under pressure the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Trainer B. Currie also expressed disappointment in the performance of the gelding, which in his opinion raced flat today. He added that as the gelding had been in work for some time it would now be freshened up prior to its next start.
 
Race 6: BOOK YOUR XMAS PARTY @ THE LEAGUESY BENCHMARK 50 HCAP 800M
 
LA RANA TORO- Tightened for room at the start.
 
ROYAL BOUQUET- Bumped heavily on the hind quarters on jumping away and became unbalanced.
 
SHE’S GOT MAGIC- Hampered at the start. Steadied from heels near the 500m.
 
ALYA’S ANGEL- Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 7: UNDER 16 DEVILS TJRL PREMIERS 2018 BENCHMARK 55HCAP 1100M
 
FRENCH JET- Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
PATCHE GIFT- Bumped at the start and lost ground.
 
IRONBORN- Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier gate and became unbalanced.
 
OVERGROWN- Hung out during the middle stages whilst racing wide.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines-
 
App. J Hodge- Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
App. M Murphy- Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
App. M Schrapel- Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
App. Z White - Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
C Bryen - Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
L McCoy - Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
L Tilley - Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
N Tomizawa - Possession of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $200 -  AR160B(3)
N Thomas- Use of mobile phone in jockey’s room - $400 – AR160B(3)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Bondage, The Barracuda, Bold Temptation
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- Splendid Spirit- K Yoshida
Race 4- Stash the Silver- C Eaton
Race 6- She’s Got Magic- M Murphy
 
Absent Riders-
 
Rebecca Williams- Illness.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision