QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
MACKAY – THURSDAY 8 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – + 3 metres entire
PENETROMETER – 4.98
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – E Suli, G Meek, D Macklyn, S Stehbens
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr T Salmond
Swab Attendants – N Paull
Starter – J Cullen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Clermont 6th May 2023 Race 5, Benchmark 60 Handicap 1200 metres
Jockey Scott Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under terms of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount ROCKY POET out over the concluding stages. Jockey Scott Sheargold was issued with a severe reprimand.
 
GENERAL
FAV’S FLYER was re-handicapped 1.5kg from 57kg to 58.5kg after being successful at Thangool on the 5th of June 2023.
 
The following horses were inspected by the veterinarian pre-race after having raced recently and were cleared to race.
FRANKAZ, BERGKAMP, TYCOON BABY, TARGET THE STARS, FAV’S FLYER, DIRTY OR DRY
 
The following weight alterations were authorised by Stewards.
Race 2: J Stanley – MISHANI AVIATOR - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 4: A Layt – ROCK ‘N’ SOL - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 5: A Layt – IN YOUR ELEMENT -  + 1kg – 55kg
Race 6: R Wiggins – SOARING SPIRIT - + 1kg – 56.5kg
 
 
Race 1: TAB BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800 metres
 
BONDURANT – Jumped away awkwardly at the start.
 
TRICKY BEANS – Shifted wider on the entrance to the home straight.
 
DOMINIQUE – Shifted out on jumping and made the crossing awkwardly. Approaching the 800m DOMINQUE put in an awkward stride which resulted in a serious injury to the near fore fetlock region and as a result was humanely euthanised. Jockey J. Murphy was unharmed in the incident. Post race samples were taken from the filly
 
HUNUA HANK (NZ) – Jumped awkwardly and skied it’s head and as a result was slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Approaching the 800m had to steady away from DOMINQUE.
 
FRANKAZ (GB) – Shifted in on jumping. Hung inwards throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The connections of FRANKAZ (GB) were advised that a warning was placed on the gelding’s racing manners
 
 
Race 2: SKY RACING QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
MASTERPLAN – Jumped awkwardly and bumped with TAHKIAN BUBBLES. Raced wide throughout the middle stages. Shifted out sharply after entering the home straight while placed under pressure.  Apprentice J. McGrath was reminded of her obligations to fully ride her mount out to the finish line.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – Bumped by MASTERPLAN on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
COMBAT MISSION – Apprentice rider B. Johnson became unbalanced at the start when her mount jumped awkwardly.
 
MISHANI AVIATOR – Reluctant to load into barriers and delayed the start. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that MISHANI AVIATOR was stood down to complete a satisfactory barrier trial.
 
MISHANI STAR – Slow into stride.
 
 
Race 3: LEGACY 100 YEARS OF SERVICE Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
KUSUNOKI – Had to steady approaching the 800m. Stewards intend to inquire into this matter  at a later date.
 
KUROMI SAMA – Slow into stride. Near the 1050m was taken inwards by LUCIA MARIA and had to be restrained. Bumped with LUCIA MARIA near the 900m when improving its position. Raced wide from the 900m. Shifted wider rounding the home turn while under pressure. Stewards inquired into the incident near the 1050m when KUROMI SAMA was restrained with TAMINGO FOLLIES also being placed in restricted room. After hearing evidence from riders C Lennon, C Whiteley and apprentice E Molloy (assisted by trainer T Cook) it was established KUROMI SAMA had improved its position sharply to the inside of LUCIA MARIA which was attempting to shift inwards. Prior to shifting ground C Whiteley had looked numerous times to his inside and as he commenced his inwards movement he was clear of KUROMI SAMA which then simultaneously improved its position sharply. Mr Whiteley immediately relieved the pressure and attempted to ride his mount forward. After considering the mitigating circumstances including the racing manners of the horses involved the Stewards could not be satisfied one rider was at fault and took the matter no further. Stewards further questioned rider C Lennon regarding the tactics he adopted during the race. Mr Lennon advised he was not given any specific instructions regarding his mount. He stated after being slow to begin, he rode his mount in a positive manner to settle further forward but had to be restrained shortly afterwards when avoiding another runner. He believed he was in a position where he may have been placed in restricted room and elected to continue to press forward wider on the track to settle handier to the pace before tiring over the final stages. Mr Lennon’s explanation was noted.
 
LUCIA MARIA – Bumped with KUROMI SAMA near the 1050m when attempting to shift inwards. Bumped by KUROMI SAMA near the 900m.
 
ATHENA'S SECRET – Slow to begin.
 
ROMAN QUEEN – Stood flat footed and as a result was slow to begin.
 
TAMINGO FOLLIES – Jumped away awkwardly. Near the 1050m TAMINGO FOLLIES had to be steadied away from KUROMI SAMA which had been dictated inwards by LUCIA MARIA.
 
BERGKAMP – Apprentice B. Johnson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted.
 
Race 4: NEWMARKET RACEDAY FRIDAY 14TH JULY OPEN Handicap 1560 metres
 
QUALITY ASSET – Slow into stride. Over raced in the early stages. When questioned on the performance of QUALITY ASSET trainer J. Wehlow stated he was not surprised that the gelding had performed well as it had taken natural improvement from its previous two runs this campaign over a shorter distance. Mr Wehlow further stated that the horse has the ability as it has performed well in stronger fields previously.
 
FIGHTING COMMANDO – Over raced in the early stages.
 
SIBERIAN ROUTE – Slow to begin.
 
BAYERISCHE – Jumped away awkwardly and turned sideways and refused to gallop with the rest of the field. The connections of BAYERISCHE were advised that the gelding has been stood down for a satisfactory barrier trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROCK 'N' SOL – Slow into stride.
 
 
Race 5: SMARTSTATE RENTALS RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 Handicap 1560 metres
 
RECONDITE (IRE) – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in bumping SARNIA. Raced wide in the early stages before improving to the lead passing the 1200m. While improving to the lead tightened MONEY MUNCHER on its inside which had to be steadied. Apprentice J. Doolan admitted a breach of AR131(a) and was severely reprimanded. Ms Doolan was further spoken to advisedly by the Stewards regarding the easing of the pace after improving to the lead.
 
 
MONEY MUNCHER – Jumped away awkwardly shifting out and bumped IN YOUR ELLEMENT. Raced keenly in the early stages. Tightened by RECONDITE near the 1200m and had to be steadied bumping with another runner. Briefly raced wider on the track when COLLOMBATTI which was over racing shifted off the heels of RECONDITE when there was an easing of the pace. Forced wider on the track when BRAVIO improved on the inside near the 300m. Jockey W Satherley’s race day licence was suspended for a period of eight days from midnight the 9th of June until midnight the 16th of June 2023 for using his whip excessively pursuant to AR132(5).
 
COLLOMBATTI – Over raced when the pace slowed in the middle stages and shifted off the heels of RECONDITE.
 
BRAVIO – Bumped with MONEY MUNCHER near the 300m when improving its position.
 
SARNIA – Bumped on jumping by IN YOUR ELEMENT.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Bumped on jumping and shifted out hampering SARNIA.
 
 
Race 6: BOOK FOR MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 22ND JULY Class 1
Handicap 1300 metres
 
NASHA – Factious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
TYCOON BABY – Laid in under pressure down the home straight.
 
UNHINCHED – Slow to begin.
 
KEEP ON FIGHTING – Fractious in the barrier and was slow to begin.
 
 
Race 7: LEGACY 100 YEARS OF SERVICE RATINGS BAND 0 – 55 Handicap
1100 metres
 
DENIMS – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
NUKE – Had to be steadied briefly after the start.
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Jumped awkwardly.
 
FAV'S FLYER – Re-handicapped 1.5kg to 58.5kg after winning at Thangool on the 5th of June.Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Was treated post-race by the veterinarian after showing signs of pain on the nearside shoulder. The connections were advised the gelding requires a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
BOLD ZIP – Slow to begin.
 
DIVINE WIT – Jumped away awkwardly as a result was slow to begin. Shifted off heels approaching the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
CANTOR –Shifted grounds inwards passing the 200m when DIVINE WIT (R Wiggins) shifted outwards off heels of another runner. R. Wiggins was advised to excise more care in the future in similar circumstances.
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Race 8: RACING AGAIN THURSDAY 22ND JUNE BENCHMARK 70
Handicap 1200 metres
 
FRATELLINO – Laid inwards near the 100m.
 
READY FOR MAGIC – Slow to begin. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
IMPOSING BEAU – When questioned by Stewards regarding the performance of IMPOSING BEAU jockey S. Sheargold felt his mount felt lethargic during the running when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
COURTESY BUS – Raced in restricted room approaching the 100m when FRATELLINO lay inwards.
 
MISTER LARRABEE – Slow to begin.
 
MISS SCALINI – Slow to begin.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Slow to begin.
 
IN BEL'S SHADOW –Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Brooke Johnson – use of whip prior to the 100m - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Suspensions
Race 5: Warwick Satherley – excessive use of the whip – AR132(5) – suspended 7 days - midnight 9 June to midnight 16 June
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BRAVIO, FLYING SHAMUS, MISTER LARRABEE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and DOMINIQUE
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: FRANKAZ (GB) – warned racing manners
Race 2: MISHANI AVIATOR – stood down for satisfactory barrier trial
Race 4: BAYERISCHE – stood down for satisfactory barrier trial
Race 7: FAV’S FLYER – veterinary clearance required
 
 
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.