QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
ESK JOCKEY CLUB - SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2024
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4, Good 3 at 12pm RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – D. McMahon
Stewards – J. Williamson, R. Hanson
GENERAL
Prior to the running of race 1, the track was upgraded to a good 3 at 12:00pm.
Race 1: WELCOME BACK TO ESK RACING Maiden Plate 800M
EARTHAXEAZE – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn when MORE THAN XTRA shifted out slightly.
LIPSTICK LIES – Began awkwardly and lost significant ground.
PLATINUM ROSE – Raced wide throughout.
SHOOT THE BOSS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
RAN NA LADY – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P. Webster was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
Race 2: LUCKY BRETTO'S 60TH BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 800M
BIZ CLASS – Began awkwardly.
TA CHANSON – Declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 8:05am after sustaining a laceration to its head.
SCRUFF'N'STUFF – Raced wide throughout.
SUPER EXCEPTIONAL – Stewards permitted the mare to race in standard front race tips. Reared as the start was effected, became unbalanced and as a result jockey M. Savva was dislodged. Jockey M. Savva was examined by the QAS officials and cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements at Toowoomba. SUPER EXCEPTIONAL underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Sims was advised that the mare would require a further barrier certificate prior to next racing.
CRAIGLEA LAKI – Raced wide throughout.
Race 3: BURNETT TO THE BEACH SERIES - HEAT - RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1200M
NINE CIGARS – Obliged to alter course near the 200m. Improved onto heels approaching the winning post, and for this reason was not fully tested to the line.
LITERMONT – Declared a late scratching at 1:40pm on veterinary advice after sustaining lacerations to both hindlegs whilst being transported to the track. Trainer A. Park was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
ISLE OF BOOTY – Eased down over the final 250m. Apprentice A. Donald reported her mount did not travel comfortably throughout the event and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 4: NOEL BROWN PLUMBING QTIS Maiden Plate 1460M
Correct weight was delayed to allow connections of STELLA ENIGMA to view the footage of the start to ascertain whether the filly had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the available footage, Stewards determined that as the start was effected, the barrier of STELLA ENIGMA was slow to open, and as a result of this, the filly lost considerable ground. Subsequently, Stewards declared the filly a non-starter under AR204(1)(c), and declared correct weight with the following deductions to apply-
1st – 6c the win, 7c the place
2nd – 7c the place
3rd – 7c the place
FITZROY PLAIN – Jockey K. Gates reported her mount attempted to jump the crossing near the 1000m.
SOUTHBROOK FLYER – Stewards permitted Apprentice S. Wilcock to only claim 0.5kg of her 1kg allowance that she was required to claim for this race. Apprentice S. Wilcock was subsequently reprimanded pursuant to AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim her full allowance. Slow into stride. Over raced in the early stages. Trailed the field throughout. Apprentice S. Wilcock reported the mare raced greenly throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K. Kirwin advised Stewards that he would be discussing the mares immediate racing future with connections.
Race 5: DINNER @ THE GRAND BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1460M
THORNYCROFT (NZ) – Improved into restricted racing room to the inside of TRAIN ROCK, which had hung out near the 1200m, and was tightened for room when that horse shifted in. Apprentice R. Thorburn was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for riding in a careless manner in that he improved into a position where there was insufficient room.
DREAMSEEKER – Near the 1200m, bumped and brushed the running rail before having to be checked when tightened to the inside of THORNYCROFT which was taken in by TRAIN ROCK (M. Butler) which shifted in. Jockey M. Butler was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
GLIDE ON BY – Momentarily steadied when tightened for room near the 1200m.
TRAIN ROCK – Hung out for a short distance approaching the 1200m.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4- Apprentice S. Wilcock was reprimanded pursuant to AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim her full allowance.
Race 5- Apprentice R. Thorburn was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 5- Jockey M. Butler was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1- RAN NA LADY – Racing manners – Warning
Race 2- SUPER EXCEPTIONAL – Reared at the start, dislodging rider – Barrier Certificate
Race 3- LITERMONT – Late scratching (Veterinary advice) – Veterinary Certificate
Falls
Race 2- M. Savva (SUPER EXCEPTIONAL)
Late scratchings
Race 2: TA CHANSON @8:05am
Race 3: LITERMONT @1:40pm – Veterinary advice
Race 4: STELLA ENIGMA @3:20pm – Declared non-starter
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.