QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MAREEBA TURF CLUB INC. SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  
TRACK RATING – SOFT 6  
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard  
Steward – P. Lane   
Clerk of Scales – B. Gray  
Judge – A. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – Dr E. Maloney  
Starter – B. Brady
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:
 
CAIRNS SATURDAY 27.08.2022 Race 8 RED BERET HOTEL CAIRNS CUP 2100 Metres

LOUIS JANUARY – Trainer J. Wehlow advised stewards that following the gelding’s poor performance, further veterinary examinations and blood tests had been conducted which revealed no concerns and that LOUIS JANUARY had pleased him in the past week following the run. Mr Wehlow further advised that whilst he was at a loss to explain the poor performance he would continue with the gelding’s current preparation.  
 
GENERAL:

The following riders were permitted to ride overweight:
Race 1 – S. Pawsey (Cody’s Boy) + .50kg
Race 3 – J. Baker (Enuff Roses) + 1kg
Race 5 – S. Pawsey (Roshan) + 1kg
 
Race 1: MAREEBA MAZDA QTIS MAIDEN PLATE– 900 Metres
 
CODY’S BOY – Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Slow to begin.
 
MISS BOSSY – Delayed the start further when fractious in the barriers prior to the start causing its front barrier gates to open.
 
VANCOUVER LIGHTS – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have pulled up in a distressed state. After being quickly attended to by the veterinary surgeon VANCOUVER LIGHTS responded well to treatment.    
 
DREAM LUV – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
TEMPS DU LOUVRE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils. As this is the second occasion on which TEMPS DU LOUVRE has bled, it will now incur a lifetime ban from racing. AR79(6)
 
Race 2: 2022 PRESIDENT'S BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP – 1123 Metres
 
Following the running of this race stewards delayed correct weight to determine if all runners had been afforded a fair start and if the starter had officially started the race. After hearing evidence from riders, trainers and the starter Mr B. Brady, it was established that the starter did not start the race and the barriers opened prematurely resulting in a number of runners being disadvantaged. Acting under the provisions of AR205 the race was declared void and all monies invested on the race were ordered to be refunded. As a result of this incident jockey S. Wilson (SAINT NO MORE) was dislodged and transported to Mareeba hospital for further observation after sustaining an injury to his left ankle. Apprentice jockey R. Shred struck her head on the upper barrier petition when her mount (LET’S CONQUER) reared as the start was effected. Ms Shred was also transported to Mareeba hospital for further observation Riding replacements were made as per steward’s summary.
 
A post-race veterinary examination of LET’S CONQUER revealed the gelding to be in a distressed state. After being quickly attended to by the veterinary surgeon the gelding responded well to treatment.
 
All following races were manually started and tested prior to the start.    
 
Race 3: GRAHAM HOTEL 2022 MAREEBA BRACELET BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1210
Metres
 
PURPOSFUL MISS – Slow to begin.
 
CAPTIVATED – Slow to begin.
 
CAIERON – Slow to begin. Checked near the 100 metres when attempting a doubtful run between COOL ATTITUDE and BELLEVITA.
 
ANTIQUE LACE – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.  
 
BELLEVITA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
ENUFF ROSES – On pulling up, rider J. Baker dismounted and was attended to by the QAS suffering a suspected case of asthma. Acting under the provisions of AR21(d) Stewards stood jockey Baker down from his remaining rides for the day.
 
Race 4: WAYNE LAVERTY QUALITY SHEDS CLASS B HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
MAHISARA LADY – Was declared a late scratching at 12.10pm due to transportation difficulties.
 
DUBAI MOON – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 5: PIMS MAREEBA CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 2000 Metres
 
SIZZLING SUN – Was declared a late scratching at 12.10pm after becoming cast in the float during transportation to the racetrack. Trainer N. Nelson was advised she must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for the mare prior to its next start or trial.
 
NECESSITAS(NZ) – Restrained when over-racing near the 1600 metres when crowded for room by ROSHAN which shifted in. S. Pawsey (ROSHAN) was reprimanded.  Became fractious in the tie-up stalls post-race and following a veterinary examination was found to have injured its it off hind leg, Trainer A. Malliff was advised he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to its next race start or trial.
 
TICTOC TICTOC – Compounded over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.       
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2– P. Romeo – Accepting two rides in one race.
Race 5 – S. Pawsey – Careless riding – Shifted in when not clear. AR131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bans
Race 1, Temps Du Louvre – Bled both nostrils (2nd time) – AR79(6) – Life Ban
Race 5, Necessitas – Veterinary clearance required – AR20(e)
 
Rider Alterations/Changes
Race 3 – Antique Lace – N. Yadi
Race 4 – Haneda – B. Thomson
Race 5 – Necessitas – B. Thomson
 
Late Scratching
Race 4, Mahisara Lady – 12.10pm – Transportation difficulties.
Race 5, Sizzling Sun – 12.10pm – Injured during transportation to course – Vet clearance prior to next start AR20(e)
 
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.