QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE                                                                       TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                                                                  RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 4.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – T. Hudson, E Suli & F Hartford
Clerk of Scales – A Warry
Judge – J Hynes
Veterinarian – Dr B. Pullen
Swab Attendants – N. Paull
Starter – P. Conway
 
Race 1: YELLOW PAGES ONLINE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1560M
 
VERBALIZER – Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rider T Bannon was fined $300 for using her whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permissible under the rule.
 
KEV’S LAD – Rider M Murphy was reprimanded for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permissible under the rule.
 
Following the running of this race, Jockey M Murphy was examined by the Queensland Ambulance Officers complaining of a laceration to his hand. He was passed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
Race 2: ENLIGHTENED FINANCIAL SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE – 1300M
 
ENRAGED – Approaching the 1000m, had to be steadied off the heels of MOGALKWENA when the pace slackened.
 
LAZARO – Contacted shortly after jumping. Approaching the 600m, had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of MR PALOMINO which commenced to weaken.
 
MR PALOMINO – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing in the last seven days and passed fit to start. Contacted shortly after jumping. Overraced in the early stages.
 
MOGALAKWENA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing in the last seven days and passed fit to start. Overraced in the early stages.
 
Race 3: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1300M
 
SPRINGTHORPE – Slow to begin.
 
SUCH A WHIT – Laid out under pressure in the straight.
 
Race 4: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA CLASS 6 PLATE – 1200M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to give consideration to an objection lodged by T. Bannon, rider of the second placegetter TA CHANSON, against MORENO (M.Murphy) being declared the winner alleging interference down the entirety of the straight. It was established that MORENO shifted out marginally under pressure in the straight carrying TA CHANSON slightly wider on the track, which caused both runners to race in restricted room over the concluding stages. Stewards were satisfied that neither runner had made contact and bearing in mind the marginal shift and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, Stewards dismissed the objection and correct weight was declared.
 
KAHUNA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HOLY FREEZE – Declared a late scratching at 9.55am after T Bannon reported the gelding to be showing signs of colic. Trainer T Bannon was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to HOLY FREEZE starting again.
 
MORENO – Permission was granted for M Murphy to ride a kilo over due to no other rider available.
 
Race 5: STARCUT FLOWERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100M
 
ANCIENT AZTEC – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
CACTOBLASTIS – Permission was granted for M Murphy to ride ½ a kilo over due to no other rider available. Jumped awkwardly.
 
GRACIOUS GARCON – Permission was granted for J Stanley to ride a kilo over due to no other rider available.
 
Following the running of this race, jockey G Walters became dislodged from his saddle on pulling up. He was subsequently examined by the on-course Ambulance officers and cleared of any injury.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1.         Rider M Murphy – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permissible.
Race 4.         Rider T Bannon – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permissible.
 
Fines
Race 1.         Rider T Bannon – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permissible - $300.
Race 4.         Rider M Murphy – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permissible - $300.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KEV’S LAD, AZIOC, DON’T DOUBT MAEVE, TA CHANSON, FAIRFACTS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4.         HOLY FREEZE – Colic – Vet certificate required – AR20(e)
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1.         HADRIAN – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     TAVI MCBRIDGE – No rider available – 8:00AM
Race 2.         BALNAGAL – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     NEW SECRET – No rider available – 8:00AM
Race 3.         BOLD EOS – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     GETOUT OF MY NEIGH – 8:00AM
                     MISS DEFIANCE – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     MIGHTY MEERKAT – No rider available – 8:00AM
Race 4.         HOLY FREEZE – Colic – 9.55AM
                     ROCKETHEAD – No rider available - 8:00AM
Race 5          HARRY ROCKET – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     ZEBLAN – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     WREN PLUCKED – No rider available – 8:00AM
                     BLACK JAGUAR – No rider available – 8:00AM
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision