QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MORANBAH CLUB
SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2021
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – E Suli
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr A Heilbornn
Starter – P Conway
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
MACKAY Race 5 2nd November 2021
Trainer J Manzelmann advised WATCH LIST (NZ) had pulled up well following its disappointing effort at Mackay and he confirmed he had made gear changes to the mare and she was racing over a reduced distance today.
GENERAL
All horses which had raced within the previous seven days were inspected by the on-course veterinarian and cleared to race.
Race 1: SURELFT CRAINE HIRE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 metres
MILKY ROCKET – Slow to begin. Apprentice rider C Collis was reminded of his obligations to ensure he fully rides his mount out to the finish line.
FINAL CRIME – Slow to begin and raced wide throughout.
MADONNA FALLS (NZ) – Reared at the jump and was slow to begin as a result. Raced wide throughout.
ONE LAST TIME – When questioned regarding the performance rider B Richardson advised the filly hung inwards throughout which contributed to its disappointing effort.
Race 2: QUARRICO CLASS B HANDICAP 1000 metres
PLUCKERCARN – Had to shift outwards approaching the 150m when becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of HAN DYNASTY. Trainer T Clive advised the gelding cast an off-hind plate during the running.
WATCH LIST (NZ) – Shifted outwards shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice rider A Donald reported the mare was disappointing with trainer J Manzelmann advising the Stewards WATCH LIST would no longer be persevered with from his stable.
TATEYAMA – Slow to begin.
Race 3: DYNO NOBEL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1170 metres
ZEBLAN – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow as a result. Rider B Appo reported to Stewards he received a chipped tooth from a rogue stone during the race.
SHE’S OUR EMPRESS – Rider E Bell advised after jumping well the mare resented the kick back and gradually gave ground over the early and middle stages.
MBAPPE – Raced wide throughout.
DUTCH ROCKET – Shifted outwards at the start.
Race 4: BLACK NUGGET RATINGS BAND 0 – 55 HANDICAP 1400 metres
GETOUT OF MY NEIGH (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
INDIAN DANCER – Slow to begin. Made the bends awkwardly with apprentice C Collis advising the gelding laid outwards throughout.
SASANQUAS – Fractious prior to the start and begun awkwardly losing ground.
TAKEN ON CHANCE – Raced wide middle stages.
CHLOE JADE – Raced wide throughout.
Race 5: ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL AND MINERS MEMORIAL COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER MORANBAH CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1550 metres
AMMOUDI BAY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid outwards in the home straight.
MASON’S CHANCE – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance rider B Richardson advised MASON’S CHANCE did not handle the sand conditions. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
KEDLESTON – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover early and middle stages.
ANCIENT ECHOES – Rider J Felix was fined $200 for weighing more than .5kg of the weight he weighed out at pursuant to AR211(1).
GEOFFROY – Raced wide early and middle stages.
SHIRAISHI – Was slow to begin and raced wide with cover early stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance Apprentice rider T Fenlon advised the mare objected to the kickback. Trainer G Bell confirmed she would be sending her for a spell after a lengthy campaign.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Nil
Fines
Race 5: Jeffrey Felix – Weighed in more than .5kg of its allocated weight - $200 – AR211(1)
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: MASON’S CHANCE – B Richardson
Late scratchings
Race 3: CASSAVANCE – 12.10pm - transport difficulties
Race 5: JACKPOT JAY @ 8.38am - no rider available
Race 5: QUART POT @ 8.38am - no rider 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.