QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMIISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
RICHMOND RACE  CLUB
RICHMOND- SATURDAY  7th AUGUST  2021
Weather: Fine             Track: Dirt                   Rail: True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards - P Warren
Stewards - R Smith
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge s- P Ievers, D Fox
Veterinarian / Sample Collection Officer -  Dr R Lynch
Starter – C  Rogers
GENERAL
Trainers S Royes  and T Parry were each fined the sum of $ 100 under the provisions of LR36 (6) in that they failed to scratch a dual acceptor by the prescribed time.
Race 1: MONTY O’SULLIVAN 43RD BT AIF MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1000m
SILENTUS - Raced wide for the majority.
ARROGANT HEART – Began awkwardly.
CLARION – Raced wide early and middle stages.
Race 2: WJ & VM HARRINGTON & DAUGHTER ANNIE CORAL SEA MEMORIAL Class 3 Plate 1000m
MANOORA PRINCESS –  Was declared a late scratching at 2:20pm after becoming fractious in barriers, breaking through front gates galloping riderless for 1000m. All monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded in full. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior  to 2:20pm were as follows:
5 cents in the dollar for the win
7 cents in the dollar for the place
Trainer S Royes was advised the mare would be required to obtain 2 consecutive barrier certificates prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
ARCING HARD – Broke through front gates. Was restrained after traveling a short distance. Underwent a veterinary examination and passed fit to start. Raced wide majority.
WALLACH - Raced wide early and middle stages.
DREAM THE DAY AWAY – Began awkwardly ,shifted out making heavy contact with runner to its outside.
ARFA CROWN – Severely hampered when bumped by another runner which shifted out on jumping.
Race 3: HUGHES EARTHMOVING OPEN Handicap 1200m
BEST GUESS - Slow to begin
AMERICAN GENIUS – Bumped with another runner on jumping
TRY ‘ N ‘ RUN A MUCK – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout
BUON NATALE – Inclined to lay in, despite the efforts of its rider, in the early stages, inconveniencing a runner to its inside.
SNIPPY STRATEGIC – Approaching the 1000m had to be checked when a runner to its outside was inclined to lay in. Raced wide in the middle stages.
MASKING – Raced rounding the home turn.
Race 4: LT COL HARRY MURRAY VICTORIA CROSS MEMORIAL Class B Handicap 1200m
WOTS WONG – Stewards permitted jockey D Ballard to ride the gelding 1kg overweight when no other suitable rider was available. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
NEW YORK POET – Stewards permitted jockey R McMahon to ride the gelding 4kg overweight when no other rider was available .Was bumped by another runner on jumping.
DEVIL’s NUMBER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide majority.
DUNTROON MAN – Raced wide majority.
HAN DYNASTY – Began awkwardly and bumped another runner.
BRAHMINY – Bumped by another runner on jumping .Raced wide majority.
Race 5: RI MCCLYMONT MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400m
RED RED ROSE – Fractious in the barriers, broke through the front gates on two occasions. Underwent a veterinary examination and passed fit to start.
NITRO CITY – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
WRITTEN TREATY – Raced wide majority.
SOVIET – Raced wide majority.
KEIRETSU – Raced wide majority.
 STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
 Trainer T Parry – Failed to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time LR36(6) - $100
Trainer S Royes Failed to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time LR36(6) - $100
Trainer Ms S Royes Presented a runner with wrong saddle cloth number AR106 - $150
Jockey J Felix  Incorrect saddle cloth number - $150
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2.MANOORA PRINCESS – Barrier manners – 2 consecutive satisfactory trials prior to next race start.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. MASKING -N Nelson
Race  4. WOTS WONG -D Ballard
   DEVIL’S NUMBER. D Graham
              NEW YORK POET. R  McMahon
Late Scratching
The following runners were scratched by order of Stewards at 12:30 as no rider was available
Race 1. A’RICHBRUNETTE
Race 4. MESMER
Race 5. DEVIL’S NUMBER  Dual  acceptor.