QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
HERBERT RIVER JOCKEY CLUB
INGHAM – SUNDAY 13th March 2022
WEATHER – Showers TRACK RATING – Soft 6 Races 1 and 2. Heavy 8 Race 3. RAIL – In True Position
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – D Lane
Steward – D Griffiths, P Lane
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – R Ballard
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer – D Viero
Starter – J Cullen
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Bowen Tuesday 1st February 2022
RACE 6. S&W CRANE HIRE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1280M
Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the reason why Jockey S Pawsey was dislodged from MISHANI REBEL at a point near the 650m. After hearing evidence from relevant parties and viewing available patrol footage, it was established that soon after being crossed passing the 800m by RED PERONI (W D’Avila), MISHANI REBEL commenced to over-race, and continued to do so for some considerable distance despite Jockey Pawsey’s efforts to restrain the gelding. As a result, MISHANI REBEL, which was racing to the inside of SOUND OF SLEAT (D Smith) approaching the 650m, became very awkwardly placed on the heels of RED PERONI, clipping that gelding’s heels, blundering and dislodging Jockey Pawsey, who sustained multiple injuries in the incident. As it was evident, from the patrol footage, that the incident was attributable almost solely to the racing manners of MISHANI REBEL, no action was taken against any individual rider.
Race 1: INGHAM CELLARBRATIONS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
ARMAGEDDON FLYER – Jockey F Edwards, who was unable to fulfil his engagement to ride the gelding, was replaced by S Sheargold. Tired noticeably over the concluding stages.
TOP CEEDEE – After becoming extremely fractious in the barrier, the filly was withdrawn by order of Stewards at 2:08pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on TOP CEEDEE be refunded in full, and further, that deductions of 39 cents in the dollar win and 23 cents in dollar place on the face value of the betting ticket be made applicable to all successful wagers made on the event prior to the time of scratching. Trainer D Paradise was advised that the filly would be required to obtain a barrier certificate prior to again starting in a race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed bruising to the head of the filly.
ROYAL RUSKI – Shifted out abruptly passing the 200m.
SUNNY EKCELS – Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
Race 2: INGHAM MAZDA & INGHAM CONCRETE CLASS B HANDICAP 1000m
TIDEWAY – As App J Edwards was unable to ride at the allocated weight, she was subsequently replaced by App O Kendal as the rider of the mare. App Edwards advised Stewards that she was to be overweight on her engagement in Race 4. App Edwards was fined the sum of $200.00 under the provisions of AR190(3).
TATACHILLA – As Jockey J Felix was unable to ride at the allocated weight, he was subsequently replaced by Jockey L Morrison as the rider of the mare. Jockey J Felix advised Stewards that he was to be overweight on his engagements in Race 3 and Race 5. Jockey J Felix was fined the sum of $200.00 under the provisions of AR190(3). In considering penalty, Stewards took into consideration Jockey Felix’s travel circumstances and lack of sweating facilities in the days prior.
ALL TOO NATURAL – Slowly away. Shifted out marginally passing the 700 bumping with MOLONGLE DRIFTER.
MOLONGLE DRIFTER – Commenced to overrace near the 800m. Restrained off the heels of STIFLING passing the 700m after being bumped by ALL TOO NATURAL.
Race 3: NQIB BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000m
SANCY ROSE – As Jockey J Felix was unable to ride at the allocated weight, he was subsequently replaced by Jockey P Cullen as the rider of the mare.
SUPPOSEDLY WICKED – Shifted in on jumping bumping with HI ZERO which subsequently bumped with TELL EVERYBODY. Shifted wider rounding the home turn.
HIT SNOOZE – Shifted in shortly after jumping bumping with SUPPOSEDLY WICKED. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
HI ZERO – Shifted wider rounding the home turn.
Following the running of Race 3, the track sustained a significant downpour. After an approach from a delegation of riders with concerns of visibility, Stewards made the decision to abandon the remainder of the race meeting.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Jockey J Felix. AR190(3). $200.00.
App J Edwards. AR190(3). $200.00.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
Bars
Race 1. TOP CEEDEE. Fractious in the barrier. Barrier certificate prior to next start.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. ARMAGEDDON FLYER was ridden by S Sheargold.
Race 2. TIDEWAY was ridden by O Kendal.
TATACHILLA was ridden by L Morrison.
Race 3. SANCY ROSE was ridden by P Cullen.
Late scratchings
Race 1. TOP CEEDEE. Fractious in the barrier. Withdrawn at 2:08pm.
Race 4. BOWTIE BETTY. Lacerations sustained in transit. Withdrawn at 1:00pm.
The matters contained in 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.