QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
MARANOA DIGGERS RACE CLUB
MITCHELL SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER 2022
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DIRT/ SOFT RAIL –TRUE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – K Crosby
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr S Meara
Starter – L Connolly
Photo Finish Operator- B Lines
GENERAL
Race 2- Jockey S McGovern was permitted by Stewards to ride +.5kg on WINDSKI.
Race 1: CLASS B HANDICAP 1000M
GAZZMAN- Began awkwardly with its head in the air as the start was affected. Raced extremely wide after entering the home straight for the remainder of the event.
NORTHERN WATER- Began awkwardly and bumped UNITARY shortly after the start.
PHARAOHSPHERE- Pre- raced Vet examination was ordered by Stewards due to the extended time frame since the mare had last raced. No abnormalities were detected and was passed fit to start. Raced wide from the 300m for the remainder.
UNITARY- Bumped by another runner to the inside shortly after the start. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
Race 2: SAMIOS TRADING POST QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
HIMSELF- Laid out under pressure from the 200m for a short distance.
LISTEN LAD- Raced wide with no cover during the middle stages of the event.
OMBRE VOLANTE- Veered out abruptly as the start was affected.
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH- Pushed through the barriers when being loaded and was pulled up quickly by the rider. A Veterinary examination was carried out and the Mare was passed fit to race. Veered in abruptly as the start was affected.
WINDSKI- Was slow to begin and failed to go the early speed. Raced at the tail of the field for the majority of the event then when travelling wide began to improve into the race from the 400m point.
Race 3: WESTERN QLD EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000M
TOURMASTER- Began awkwardly.
I LOVE THIS HIPPY- Tightened for room between runners shortly after the start and lost ground.
MENINDEE- Began awkward and raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
HANGRY- Slow to begin, then jumped outward inconveniencing the runner to its inside and as a result lost momentum. Appr Jockey S Wilcock advised Stewards that she had lost her left iron shortly after the start and as a result her mount took no competitive part in the race. Stewards noted Ms Wilcock comments.
TOECANARGIE MAN- Jumped awkwardly, dipping at the start and as a result tightened the runner to the inside shortly after the start.
Race 4: NUTRI-LICK BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1400M
BADGE OF GAMENESS- Jockey C Rogers advised Stewards that when approaching the 400m as she was trying to improve into the race her horse failed to respond to her riding. Began to weaken from that point.
WAITAKERE- Travelled wide for the majority of the race.
BEYOND MARS- Declared a late scratching by Stewards at 2.30pm under AR75(2)(b) acting under Vet advice due to the horse sustaining an injury to its near foreleg after running off from his allocated tie up stall. No deductions applied to the late scratching as betting had not commenced on this race at this time. Trainer R Frazer advised Stewards it was now his intention to retire the horse. However, Mr Frazer was advised that a Veterinary Certificate would be required prior to the gelding ever racing again.
BAUHINIA BEANS- Shortly after going onto the track for this race, the gelding began to run off with Appr S Wilcock having difficulty in restraining it. Appr Wilcock was eventually able to pull up the horse with the assistance of the Clerk of the Course. She then dismounted it approximately 200m from the barriers where it was then examined by the attending Veterinarian and subsequently passed fit to start. As the gelding approached the barriers Starter Mr L Connolly advised Stewards that Appr Wilcock had sought the horse to be declared a late scratching due to an ill-fitting girth. A replacement girth was sent to the barriers by Stewards a short time later. Appr Wilcock was then unable to resaddle the horse safely and therefore, Stewards declared BAUHINIA BEANS a late scratching at 3.10pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on the horse to be refunded less the following deductions to apply: ANACHEEVA LAD- Win 9c and place 11c, BUDDIE OLLIE- 2nd place, 11c and WAITAKERE- 3rd place,12c. A subsequent inquiry was held regarding the matter. Stewards considered submissions from Trainer Mr W Pugsley and Appr S Wilcock. It was determined that the incorrect girth and the limited experience of the barrier staff had contributed significantly to BAUHINIA BEANS being declared a late scratching. Stewards ordered that no further action would be required at this time.
BUDDY OLLIE- Began awkwardly
NALSSENDORI- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
Race 5: LAURIE & SHERYN HANNA BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200M
PARANGAS- Was slow to begin then raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Appr S Wilcock advised Stewards that the horse failed to improve after the poor start and was forced to race at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. She further advised that Mare resenting the kickback and dust from the leading group and became uncompetitive at that point.
BONNIE EV- Was awkward in beginning and had its head in the air on jumping, did inconvenience another runner shortly after the start. Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
KING CONI- Hung out during the early stages for a short distance.
AURIC GOLD- Was tightened for room at the start and lost ground as a result of BONNIE EV beginning awkwardly. Raced wide with no cover for the majority.
ROOTS’N’ROCKS- Was slow to begin.
Race 6: BOORINGA CUP OPEN HANDICAP- 1200M
HEZHOME- Slow to begin, then raced wide for the majority of the event.
TYCOON ZIP- Jumped awkwardly at the start and as a result bumped FORGED IN STONE. The gelding then began to buck shortly after the start for a short distance and dislodged the rider at approximately the 1150m point. Appr Jockey A Graham was examined by QAS with no visible signs of injury. Trainer L Baker was advised his horse would be required to obtain a Barrier Certificate prior to racing again.
COYNES ROAD- Began awkwardly.
FORGED IN STONE- Bumped by another runner at the start. Raced disappointingly from the 1150m and was seemingly uncompetitive in running. A Post-race Veterinary examination was undertaken with no abnormalities being detected.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Nil
Fines
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 6- COYNES ROAD
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 4- BEYOND MARS- AR 75(2) (b)- Vet Certificate required prior to next start.
Race 6- TYCOON ZIP- Bucked- AR75(1)(c)- Barrier Pass required prior to its next start.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Race 6- TYCOON ZIP- Appr Jky A Graham- dislodged when horse began to buck shortly after the start. Examined by QAS, no injuries reported.
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- POLLARD- S McGovern
Late scratchings
Race 1- TORRADAY- 8.10am- No rider available.
Race 2- HE IS LUCKY- 7.45am- No rider available.
Race 3- AT THE HELM- 8.10am- No rider available.
Race 4- BEYOND MARS-2.30pm- Scratched on Vet advice.
Race 4- BAUHINIA BEANS- 3.10pm- Scratched by order of Stewards under AR75 (1)(b) due to posing a safety risk.
Race 5- STAYS ON TOUR- 8.10am- No rider being 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.