STEWARDS REPORT
 
JANDOWAE RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 3 MAY 2025
 
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –  FIRM 2  RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D MacDonald
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following weight variations- Race 4- MASTERPLAN- Jky K Matheson +1.0kg, Race 5- LEGISLATE- Jky B Newport +1.0kg. Appr Jky L Sykes advised Stewards he would not be able to arrive to the course in time for Race 1 due to transport difficulties. Stewards accepted and noted his comments.
 
Race 1: BILL SULLIVAN & HARVEY BLACK MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)
 
POWIAS- After travelling well up until the 300m point began to weaken noticeably from that point. On returning to scale Appr Jky E Molloy reported her mounts action felt abnormal. A post-race veterinary examination was ordered by Stewards this examination revealed lameness in the right foreleg. Stewards acting under the provision of AR75(a) will notify Trainer Mr N Owen in coming days that an Ultrasound of the affected leg with an associated Report /Vet Certificate will be required prior to the horse racing again and further, it will be required to Trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to it returning to racing.
 
LETTERS OF ROMANCE- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
COSMIC PROPORTIONS-The filly was declared a late scratching at 1.15pm by Stewards acting on Veterinary advice due to a bleeding cut to the Microperiostene flap inside of the mouth. Stewards ordered that all investments made on the filly prior to 1.15pm be refunded in full with the following deductions to be applied- CROATION QUEEN- Win- 17c, Pl 15c, 2nd PL- 14c and 3rd PL- 14c.  No veterinary certificate would be required prior to the horse racing again.
 
WANNA GET TIPSY- After beginning fairly approaching the 700m point began to race at the rear of the field for the majority of the event despite the riders’ best efforts to improve into the race. Stewards further ordered that a post-race veterinary examination be undertaken, this examination failed to locate any abnormalities Due to the 20.86 length margin between the winner and the filly Stewards contacted Trainer Ms A Park regarding the seemingly disappointing performance today and under the provision of AR75 placed a Warning on the horse.
 
FOREMOST- After consulting with Trainer Mr N Beck, Appr C Lowe replaced Appr Jky L Sykes who was unavailable to ride in Race 1 due to transport difficulties. Due to the late ride Stewards permitted Ms Lowe to ride FOREMOST without claiming her full allowance. Jumped in the air as the start was affected. Bumped with POWIAS shortly after the start.
 
Race 2: JANDOWAE &DALBY BUSINESS HOUSES QTIS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1000m)
 
FLYING RUPERT- Made heavy contact with the inside running rail at the 700m point. Approaching the 200m point was forced to take hold of her mount when SUTHERLAND was dictated in across its line by RUNAROUND SUE which was racing to the outside of that runner. This interference resulting in the rider of FLYING RUPERT having to check her mount and straighten.
 
SHUT EYE- Ran on strongly over the concluding stages of the event.
 
BAG OF WHITT- Began awkward and then raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
DEEP MILLIONS- Dipped at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Began to weaken out of the event from the 300m point. A post-race veterinary examination was ordered by Stewards due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. This examination revealed significant lameness and swelling to the right foreleg. Stewards will notify Trainer Mr W Baker in coming days that an Xray with Report of the affected leg and a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to the gelding returning to racing.
 
RUNAROUND SUE- Knuckled over as the start was affected. At approximately the 200m point when racing in a 2 off position shifted ground and dictated SUTHERLAND in across the line of FLYING RUPERT resulting in the rider of that runner having to check and losing momentum and some ground. Ran on well over the final stages of the event. Stewards inquired into the incident and acting the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Appr Jky C Lowe for allowing her mount for the shift dictating SUTHERLAND in across the line of FLYING RUPERT resulting in the rider of that runner having to take hold and losing ground. In determining penalty Stewards noted Appr Lowe had corrected the gelding at the earliest opportunity, the racing manners of the horse, the location and the amount of interference.
 
SUTHERLAND-From the 200m point was dictated in by another runner across the line of FLYING RUPERT.
 
CAILIN ALAINN- Began awkwardly.
 
Race 3: JANDOWAE MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
LITTLE SHOW- Travelled at the rear of the field for the majority while racing wide.
 
MR GORMAN- Raced wide for the majority.
 
CONTRICK- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
MISTER- Bumped with BLACK’N’ DEADLY after the start. Raced wide with cover during the middle stages of the event.
 
BLACK ‘N’ DEADLY- Bumped with another runner after the start. Ran on strongly over the final stages of the event.
 
Race 4: 2025 BATTLE OF THE BUSH JANDOWAE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP (1200m)
 
MOCIAL CHIEF- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event despite the best efforts of the rider to improve into the event.
 
PARKO- The gelding was presented to the mounting yard without correct gear, that being a bubble cheeker applied to the near side. Stewards advised Mr W Baker Stable representative Ms J Brand that acting under the provision of AR106 issued Mr Baker with a Reprimand for the breach of the rule today. As Mr Baker was not on course today Stewards will contact him in coming days about the matter. Jumped in the air as the start was affected.
 
MOSCINI- Lost ground at the 1000m point, began to improve into the race from the 500m and tended to lay out for some distance before being corrected by the rider. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
INVAHIR- Ran on strongly over the final stages of the event.
 
VILLADEN- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
DIGGITY- Raced wide for the majority, tended to lay out in the home straight before being corrected by the rider.
 
Race 5: JANDOWAE CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1500m)
 
KNEZE- Ran on well over the final stages of the event.
 
BASIL’S BOW- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SELLING SUNSET- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BARCLAY’S BANK- Prior to the 100m point shifted in. Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred prior to the 100m point. After hearing evidence from all parties and viewing the Stewards Patrol Film Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Appr Jky J Metcalfe for allowing her mount to shift out across the line of KNIGHT BATCHELOR (Appr Jky P Carter) when it had established a run to BARCLAY’S BANK inside. This resulted in Appr Jky Carter having to check her mount, losing momentum and ground at that point. In determining penalty Stewards noted that Appr Jky Metcalfe attempted to correct her mount at the earliest opportunity, the amount of the interference, the location and the excellent record of Ms Metcalfe in relation to this rule.
 
KNIGHT BATCHELOR- Slow to begin. Raced at the rear of the field for some distance before improving into the race from the 400m point. When approaching the 100m point had to check her mount when BARCLAY’S BANK shifted in across its line resulting in the rider having to check her mount losing momentum and some ground at that point. Ran on strongly over the concluding stages of the event.
 
TATTLE- Prior to the running of Race 5 Appr Jky T Orr advised Stewards that he was unable to make the allocated weight for the mare. Due to this horse’s racing manners displayed previously, stewards replaced Appr Jky Orr with Jky B Newport and allowed Jky Newport to have a weight variation of +1.0kg. Stewards acting under AR (190) (3) replaced Appr Jky Orr and issued him with a severe reprimand. In determining penalty Stewards noted Appr Jky Orr’s remorse, forthright evidence, and his unblemished record in relation to this rule. Slow to begin. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
LEGISLATE- Jky J Baker advised Stewards prior to the commencement of this meeting that he was unable to make the allocated weight for the gelding in this event. After consultation with Trainer W Bakers stable representative Ms J Brand Stewards replaced Jky Baker with Jky A Spinks. After hearing submissions from Jky J Baker Stewards acting under the provision of AR190(3) issued him with a severe reprimand. Stewards will speak with Trainer Mr W Baker regarding his nominating of riders at future meetings.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2- Appr Jky C Lowe- AR131(a)- Careless Riding.
 
Race 4- Trainer Mr W Baker- AR106-incorrect gear.
 
Race 5– Appr Jky J Metcalfe- AR131(a). Careless Riding.
 
Race- 5- Appr Jky T Orr- Severe Reprimand- AR190(3)- Accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Race 5- Jky J Baker- Severe Reprimand- AR190(3)- Accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Absent jockeys
 
Race 1- Appr Jky L Sykes- Transport difficulties.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
 
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1- POWIAS- AR75(1)- Injury- Ultra Sound Report and a Vet Clearance PTNS.
 
Race 1- WANNA GET TIPSY- AR75- Poor performance- Warning.
 
Race 2- DEEP MILLIONS- AR75(1)- Injury- Xray Report and a Vet Clearance PTNS.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- CROATIAN QUEEN- Jky W O’Connell, HAPPY COFFEE- Appr Jky Z Sprie, WANNA GET TIPSY- Appr Jky J Metcalfe, FOREMOST- Appr Jky L Sykes.
 
Race 2- TOUTE SWEET- Appr Jky J Metcalfe
 
Race 3- LITTLE SHOW- Appr Jky L Sykes, CZARACER- Jky B Newport.
 
Race 5- TATTLE- Jky B Newport replaced Appr Jky T Orr.
 
Race 5- LEGISLATE- Jky A Spinks replaced Jky J Baker
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1- COSMIC PROPORTIONS- L/Scr 1.15pm- Vet advice.
 

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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.