QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

TUESDAY 19TH MARCH 2024

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.82

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E.Suli
Stewards – T. Hudson & S.Stehbens
Clerk of Scales – H. Gillett

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON 16/3/24 – RACE 1 – 3YO HANDICAP – 1200M

PAPASITO – Trainer C. Taylor reported that PAPASITO had pulled up well following its performance on the 16th March and added that he would be continuing with the preparation unless anything else becomes apparent in the days subsequent.

GENERAL

Due to a flight containing multiple jockeys having to make an emergency stop for maintenance work, stewards’ permitted the following overweights in conjunction with the pre-approved weight variances;

Race 2. GOGGLEBOX – L. Tilley - +0.5kg
ANDIRON – J. Stanley - +1kg
LET’S ROLL – J. Taylor - +0.5kg
FAIRYBOWER FLYER – (a) Ms N. Olzard – Unable to claim
FRESH START – Ms T. Chambers - +1kg

Race 3. FLYING MAPLE – L. Tilley - +1kg
CYBER JAM – (a) N. Olzard – Unable to claim

Race 4. BICEPS – (a) Ms N. Olzard – Claim only 1kg
SHEEZALITTLETORQUE – L. Tilley - +1kg
WELL RESTED – (a) Ms G. Semmens - +1kg

Race 6. AIDENABET – J. Taylor - +0.5kg

Stewards permitted Jockey S. Sheargold to replace Jockey L. Tilley in Race 1 on MISHANI I AM to allow Jockey Tilley time to sweat to fulfill his remaining engagements.

As Jockey J. Huxtable was a late declaration for the event and unable to make the weight, stewards acceded to a request to allow Jockey G. Cartwright to replace him once she became available after her mount was withdrawn. As Jockey Huxtable was only informed of the ride at a late stage, Stewards took the matter no further.

As Jockey R. Wiggins was unable to make the weight on OSCAR BRAVO after being on the delayed plane, stewards acceded to a request for Jockey J. Huxtable to initially replace Jockey Wiggins. After accepting the ride, Jockey Huxtable approached stewards a short time later and informed them that he had misinterpreted the amount of weight the gelding had and therefore was unable to make weight. Stewards then acceded to a request for Jockey T. Chambers to become the rider of OSCAR BRAVO.


Race 1: BOOK FUNCTIONS IN EVENT CENTRE QTIS 2YO MDN HCP - 1100M

MISHANI I AM – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CLUCK – Jumped awkwardly. Pulled hard throughout the event.

MISHANI BURN – Laid out over the concluding stages carrying MISHANI AMORE wider.

NOVEMBER FOAL – Jumped outwards and was slow to begin.

MISHANI UNLAWFUL – Slow to begin.

MISHANI AMORE - Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Carried wide over the concluding stages.


Race 2: SKY RACING MDN HCP - 1200M

The start of this race was delayed when LET’S ROLL had to be resaddled behind the barriers.

PRIDEOFTHEBIGFISH – Jockey R. Wiggins plead guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted and was fined $300.

NAHEIGHTKAY – Slow to muster speed. Jockey G. Cartwright advised stewards that her saddle shifted at some stage during the event.

ANDIRON – When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey J. Stanley stated that his intentions weren’t to lead but after ANDIRON began well and no other runners were showing urgency to lead, he elected to make use of the speed and take up a leading position. He added that his mount travelled well through the event and was confident that ANDIRON would run on well however once he asked for an effort near the 300m, his mount felt extremely awkward in its action and he eased the mare out of the event as a result. Whilst a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities, Trainer T. Smith reported that he would follow up with his veterinarian on the condition of ANDIRON and report to stewards on those results.

KAISA – Slow to begin and raced ungenerously in the early stages and had to be restrained from heels on several occasions.

LET'S ROLL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

TSUNAMI FORCE – Raced wide throughout.

FAIRYBOWER FLYER – Slow to begin.

FRESH START – Slow to muster speed.


Race 3: LADBROKE IT! QTIS 3YO MDN HCP - 1300M

MIDTHUNDER – Raced keenly in the early stages.

EYES ARE LION – Bumped shortly after the start by ONLY ONE LOOK.

ALL POWERED UP – Overraced in the early stages and raced wide throughout.

ONLY ONE LOOK – Bumped with EYES ARE LION shortly after the start.

FLYING MAPLE – Raced keenly throughout the event.

SNUGGLE BANG YAHOO

CYBER JAM – Raced wide throughout.

WILD AFFAIR – Jumped awkwardly.


Race 4: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES C1 HCP - 1300M

FULMEN (IRE) – Near the 1000m bumped with BICEPS when that runner shifted in when overracing. Near the 800m had to be restrained from the heels of OSCAR BRAVO when the pace slackened.

SPRING VALLEY- Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight,
ELLIE'S DREAM – Approaching the 1100m had to be restrained for several strides to avoid the heels of BICEPS and near the 800m had to be restrained from the heels of FULMEN (IRE) and shifted wider. Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

BICEPS – Approaching the 1100m when racing in restricted room, commenced to overrace badly and had to be restrained from heels on several occasions and bumped with FULMEN (IRE).

SHEEZALITTLETORQUE – Fractious in the barriers prior to jumping and raced wide throughout. Jockey L. Tilley dropped his whip rounding the home turn.

STEAMING SUN – Jumped awkwardly.

THE LAST SAGA – Raced wide throughout.

SHESABOMB – Slow to begin.


Race 5: BECOME A MEMBER MTC BM55 HCP - 1560M

DENSITY – Jumped awkwardly and was slow as a result.

ROY'S ROAD – Raced keenly in the early stages.

HE'S THE ONE – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey A. Layt reported that his mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MOHAHNA – Fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly.

MARSHY – Raced wide in the early stages.


Race 6: LADBROKES RACING CLUB BM70 HCP - 1200M

THISLAND IS MYLAND – Tightened for room near the 1000m.

BRING ME FLOWERS – Tightened near the 1000m.

HARVESTA – Dipped shortly after the start and nearing the 1000m had to be restrained from the heels of TRACK TALE when that runner shifted in and raced wide from that point. Jockey L. Tilley (TRACK TALE) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.


Race 7: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 0 - 55 HCP - 1100M

The start of the race was delayed approximately 3 minutes when VOLARCHI had to be replated prior to the running of this race.

Correct weight was delayed for 3rd placegetter Apprentice N. Seymour (MISS SHALAA) to lodge a protest against 1st placegetter, Jockey L. Tilley (SKREATCH) alleging interference over the final 100m. After hearing evidence from all parties and viewing the available footage, stewards could not be satisfied that the alleged interference sustained was greater than the beaten margin and stewards dismissed the protest.

IAMRUSTYPARKER – Jumped away awkwardly.

VOLARCHI – Hampered on jumping by QUEENSLANDER and crowded shortly after.

KWINERN – Jockey N. Thomas reported to stewards that he was of the belief that KWINERN may have gotten its tongue over the bit during the event and elected to ease the gelding down as a result.

SKREATCH – Laid out under pressure and corrected by its rider on multiple occasions.

MISS SHALAA – Shifted out on jumping hampering AOLANI. Restrained from heels of SKREATCH over the concluding stages. Raced wide throughout.

AOLANI – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Laid in over the concluding stages. Apprentice G. Semmens reported that her intentions were to race in a forward position, however after beginning only fairly and being crowded shortly after, she was forced to race more further back than anticipated.

CHATILLY – Raced wide in the early stages.

MISHANI PERFECTION – Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of MISHANI PERFECTION in regard to its competitiveness.

ICE SKATER – Raced wide in the early stages.

QUEENSLANDER – Shifted in on jumping hampering VOLARCHI.

COMBAT MISSION – Was declared a late scratching at 8:10am due no suitable rider available.

MISHANI STAR – Was declared a late scratching at 8:10am due no suitable rider available.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Jockey Ryan Wiggins – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – $300


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
KAI’SA, HANGIN’ AROUND, SHEEZALITTLETORQUE, ROY’S ROAD, THISLAND IS MYLAND

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. ANDIRON – Poor performance – Obtain a veterinary certificate prior to the next start.
Race 7. MISHANI PERFECTION – Warning – Uncompetitive

Protests
Race 7. 3rd V 1st – Alleging interference over the final 100m - Dismissed


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. FRESH START – Ms T. Chambers
Race 3. EYES ARE LION – Ms G. Cartwright
Race 4. BICEPS – (a) Ms N. Olzard
Race 5. SHADOW PROJECT – S. Sheargold
Race 6. AIDENABET – J. Taylor
Race 7. CHATILLY – (a) Ms N. Olzard
ICE SKATER – Ms T. Chambers
QUEENSLANDER – J. Taylor

Late scratchings

Race 7. COMBAT MISSION – Late scratching @ 8.03am.
MISHANI STAR – Late scratching @ 8.03am.


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.