QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Soft 5/ Good 4 (Races 4-7) RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – J Adams and E Suli
Clerk of Scales – A Warry
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B Pullen
Swab Attendants – N Paull
Starter – J Cullen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
RACE 6 BARCALDINE RACING CLUB 4TH SEPTEMBER 2021
Stewards concluded an enquiry in relation to the handling of QUICK VERSE by jockey Ric McMahon. Stewards found QUICK VERSE was slow to begin despite Mr McMahon’s attempt to jump on terms from the inside barrier. QUICK VERSE settled at the back of the field on a fast early tempo. Mr McMahon was urging at his mount prior to the 800 metre mark in an attempt to improve his position however QUICK VERSE failed to respond. Mr McMahon elected to save ground rounding the bend and in the home straight he encountered a chequered run requiring him to shift ground. Mr McMahon failed to show vigor in his riding over the concluding stages in which the Stewards believed cost him the opportunity to finish in fifth placing.  Subsequent enquiries in relation to the betting on the race failed to disclose any betting irregularities. The Stewards did not believe Mr McMahon’s ride was at the required standard for a breach of a running and handling charge pursuant to AR129(2) however Mr McMahon was charged with a breach of AR131(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out over the final stages costing him fifth placing. Mr McMahon plead guilty to the charge and was fined $200. 
 
GENERAL
 
The following riders were permitted to ride their mounts at the listed amended weights due to the current covid-19 restrictions.
Race 4: C Spry – 57.0kg +.5kg – CHOIR BOY
Race 7: N Day – 55.0kg +1kg - QUIDNI
 
The following horses were subject of a pre-race veterinary examination after competing within the last seven days:
EXELANT MOSH, LETS TORQUE A DEEL, FIRE KING, GETOUT OF MY NEIGH, ZEBLAN, QUIDNI
 
Apprentice Jockey A Ross was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers prior to race one and was passed fit to fulfill her engagements after stewards become aware that Apprentice Ross had furnished a doctored medical clearance to stewards after being stood down from riding at Yeppoon 28 September 2021. An inquiry into the matter was opened and adjourned to a time and date to be fixed.
 
Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800 metres
 
UNIQUE JOURNEY – Slow to begin.
 
GEOFFROY – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Passing the 800m improved wide. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Appeared awkward in its action over the concluding stages with a veterinary examination failing to reveal any abnormalities.
 
EXELANT MOSH – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid out in the middle stages.
 
CHLOE JADE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
LETS TORQUE A DEEL – A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
WATCH LIST (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages and made the crossing awkwardly. When questioned in regards to the tactics adopted on the mare. Apprentice Jockey A Donald stated that she was instructed to settle where WATCH LIST (NZ) was comfortable but her mount commenced to over race and failed to settle in the early stages. She further advised when she attempted to restrain her mount it resented it and continued to over race. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised a warning would be placed on the record of WATCH LIST in regards to its racing mannerisms. Trainer J Manzelmann advised that he would make gear alterations prior to the mares next start. Apprentice A Donald was fined $600 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on nine occasions prior to the 100m four more than permitted. In determining penalty Stewards took into account that this was Apprentice Donald’s third breach of this rule in the past twelve months.
 
 
Race 2: SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1050 metres
 
MORENO (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly contacting the inside barrier partition. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 600m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of THE EGYPTIAN after attempting to improve into a narrow run.
 
THE EGYPTIAN – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PRINCESS RULES – Jumped away awkwardly. Apprentice C Collis had his license to ride in races suspended for seven days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted. Apprentice Collis’ license was suspended from midnight 9 October 2021 to midnight 16 October 2021.In determining penalty stewards took into account that this was Apprentice Collis’ sixteenth breach of the rule in the past twelve months.
 
OUR BOY PENDLES – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly contacting PRINCESS RULES. Approaching the 100m was momentarily inconvenienced by SUCH A WHIT which shifted out under riding. Apprentice A Donald was reprimanded under AR131(a) for allowing her mount to shift out without taking corrective measures.
 
SUCH A WHIT – Laid out when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
 
Race 3: BOOK FOR MELBOURNE CUP RACEDAY TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
 
HEISWOODY – Laid outwards throughout the home straight.
 
IL CALZINO – Trainer J Wehlow advised that he instructed Jockey A Butler to attempt to settle further forward if circumstances permitted. Subsequently raced forward.
 
JEITOSO – Trainer Mr J Campeao was reprimanded under AR102(a)(5) for failing to notify the gelding of JEITOSO. Shifted in abruptly shortly after jumping away and dislodged its rider M Haley.  Mr Haley was transported to Mackay Hospital for further treatment. Mr Haley was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding. Trainer Mr J Campeao was advised that JEITOSO would be required to trial prior to accepting for a future race.
 
CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN – Jumped away awkwardly. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 500m when attempting to improve into a narrow run to the inside of VEVI PASS. Held up throughout the home straight until the final 150m.
 
SWEET WILL GO – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
 
VEVI PASS – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Made the bend awkwardly entering the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: SMARTSTATE RENTALS QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
CHOIR BOY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
LE RUBIS – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
LASCO – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
ATTACKABEEL – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MONTANA NIGHT – Hampered on jumping away. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GOSSIPING GIRL – Hampered on jumping away. Jockey J. Lyon was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted. In determining penalty, stewards took into account that this was Jockey Lyons first breech of this rule in the past twelve months.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4 retrospective to race four.
 
 
Race 5: HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS RACEDAY SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1100 metres
 
 
BONDI BEAU – Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight when disappointed for a run between AVOCADO SUNSET and TRU BLU TANGO, which laid in. Bumped on a number of occasions with TRU BLU TANGO passing the 200m.
 
CHILL THE BEER – Passing the 600m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TRU BLU TANGO which shifted in when insufficiently clear to do so.  A Sewell the rider of TRU BLU TANGO, was reprimanded and reminded of his obligations to make a greater effort to stop and straighten his mounts when they shift ground in future.
 
TRU BLU TANGO – Laid in throughout the event.
 
GRACIOUS GARCON – Apprentice A. Donald was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m two more than permitted. In determining penalty, stewards took into account that this was Apprentice Donald’s fourth breach of this rule in the past twelve months.
 
GREAT FOX – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: OORALEA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE BENCHMARK 55Handicap 1300 metres
 
SPRINGTHORPE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight on the heels of SCENT OF FEAR and raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
WREN PLUCKED – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced in restricted room passing the 200m between SPRINGTHORPE and GETOUT OF MY NEIGH (NZ) who were both improving.
 
NIAB – Had to be restrained after racing in restricted room over the early stages. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 200m by I AM CLEVER who was carried out by COOPS STAR, which laid out.
 
DJEBEL READY – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
GETOUT OF MY NEIGH (NZ) – Over raced in the middle stages and passing the 500m bumped on a number of occasions with CHEYENNE BEACH. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages to the inside of CHEYENNE BEACH, who laid in under pressure. Apprentice T Fenlon rider of CHEYENNE BEACH was reminded of her obligations to stop and straighten her mount when they shift ground in future.
 
CHEYENNE BEACH – Laid in throughout the event.
 
I AM CLEVER – Jumped away awkwardly. Hampered shortly after jumping away. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 200m when being carried out by COOP’S STAR which laid out.
 
ZEBLAN – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and had to shift out to improve.
 
WITH TRUST – Hampered on jumping. Held up for clear running passing the 200m and was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
COMMANDER'S WATCH – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight till inside the 100m when racing in restricted room to the inside of DEJBEL READY.
 
COOP'S STAR – Laid out under pressure in the straight.
 
MONSTER OF POWER – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout
 
 
Race 7: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER OPEN Handicap 1560 metres
 
AMMOUDI BAY – Shifted in abruptly shortly after jumping away. Raced wide in the early stages. Over raced throughout the event.
 
CAVALERO – Raced in restricted room over the final 100m.
 
MASON'S CHANCE – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 500m by BATTLE PLANE which laid in. Raced green under pressure in the straight.
 
BATTLE PLANE – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
BRAINS – Hampered shortly after jumping away.
 
SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Hampered shortly after jumping away. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
ELLE A WALKING – Slow into stride. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 300m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2.         Alisha Donald – Apprentice Jockey – AR131(a) - Careless riding
Race 3.         Joe Campeao – Trainer  – AR102 - Failing to notify gelding
Race 4.         Jason Lyon – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip on 6 occasions – (1st occasion).
 
 
Fines
Race 1.         Alisha Donald – Apprentice jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip on 9 occasions prior to 100m - $600 – (3rd occasion).
Race 5.         Alisha Donald – Apprentice jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip on 7 occasions prior to 100m - $300 – (4th occasion)
 

Suspensions
Race 2.         Cody Collis – Apprentice jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Use of whip on 6 occasions prior to 100m – 7 days from midnight 9/10/21 to midnight 16/10/21 (16th occasion)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 3.         Martin Haley – dislodged – medical clearance required.
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
General.        Alisha Ross.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LUCKY FOR SOME, ANNIEMARIAH, MONEY TRAVELS, BONDI BEAU, QUIDNI.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.         WATCH LIST (NZ) – warning racing manners – AR20(e)
Race 3.         JEITOSO – shifted in abruptly dislodging rider – satisfactory trial – AR20(e).
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil.
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/ Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratching
Race 7.         BERNIE’S TIGER – Veterinary advice 7.40am
 
 
 
 
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.