QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
THANGOOL JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 25th JANUARY, 2020
 
WEATHER – RAIN                       TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 – RACE 1
                                                                                         SOFT 5 – RACES 2 & 3
                                                                                   SOFT 6 – RACES 4 & 5                                    
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Hudson
Stewards – J Adams & E Suli (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – M Simpson
Judge – B Moschoni
Veterinarian – Dr K Scott
Starter – L Warehan
 
GENERAL
 
Following a track inspection upon arrival, Stewards became concerned with a section of the track in the 1000m chute. After consultation with trainers and jockeys, Stewards acting under AR21(f)(ii) altered the first race from 1075m to 1200m.
 
Due to inclement weather predicted, Stewards altered the race program and ran the races earlier to ensure completion of the meeting.
 
 
Race 1: HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY BM65 HCP – 1200M
 
GOLOVKIN – In the vicinity of the 800m when improving, became awkwardly placed on the heels of SILENT FLYER.
 
KRUGER – Raced wide throughout
 
WESTOVER – Shifted out on jumping making contact with the hindquarters of RED DEVIL.
 
PASTICHE – Slow to begin
 
LETITRIPPOTATOCHIP – Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of race 1, the track was downgraded to a soft 5.
 
Race 2: MEMBERS CLB HCP – 1200M
 
MY COUSIN BABY – Declared a late scratching by order of stewards when refusing to load. All monies invested on MY COUSIN BABY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2pm;
 
21c in the dollar for the win #17(LA CELESTINA)
17c in the dollar for the place # 17(LA CELESTINA)
22c in the dollar for the 2nd place #6 (RURAL REBEL)
20c in the dollar for the 3rd place #13 (DUAN PHOENIX)               
 
Trainer K Kirwan was advised that MY COUSIN BABY would have to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
BURDEN – Trainer A Coome that the gelding threw its nearside hind shoe in running.
 
CHERMSIDE MISS – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after when LUBYOUFOREVER shifted out.

LA CELESTINA – Jumped away awkwardly
 
Race 3: OWNERS & TRAINERS B55 HCP – 1400M
 
ROSOVER – Rider D Graham reported that ROSOVER failed to handle the track conditions and at the 700m dipped for no apparent reason.
 
STORMBORN ANGEL – Travelled wide in the early stages. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LENNON’S PADDOCK – Jumped awkwardly and bumped on the hindquarters by GALLOPINAKIS.
 
GALLOPINAKIS – Travelled wide in the early stages.
 
LUCIFER’S ANGEL – Travelled wide in the early stages.
 
Following the running of race 3, the track was downgraded to a soft 6
 
Race 4: SIMMONS BAKERY QTIS MAIDEN PLT – 800M
 
IQELA – Slow to begin.
 
STRAIGHT JANE – Jumped awkwardly almost dislodging its rider.
 
TOY WHITTY – Bumped on jumping.
 
SENATOR ELECT – Bumped on jumping.
 
GOLDEN PACKAGE – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding performance, apprentice E Smith stated that the filly, which was having its first start, raced greenly throughout, hung out rounding the home turn and never handled the track conditions. Trainer G Bell was advised a warning would be placed on the filly for being uncompetitive.
 
Race 5: THANGOOL RACE CLUB BM55 HCP – 800M
 
Prior to correct weight being declared, N Seymour the rider of OUR GIRL TAMIYA and trainer L Wright made submissions for the filly to be declared a non-runner under AR204(1)(c) due to an error with the starter not applying the barrier blanket which was part of the filly’s gear. Trainer L Wright further stated that the barrier blanket was essential due to the filly’s poor mannerisms in the barriers and was severely disadvantaged due to starter error. Rider N Seymour further added that without the barrier blanket being applied, the filly jumped away extremely awkwardly and was unable to take any competitive part of the race. Stewards agreed that OUR GIRL TAMIYA was denied a fair start and declared OUR GIRL TAMIYA a non-runner under AR204 (1)(c) with the following deductions;
 
25c in the dollar for the win #10(STICK WITH ME)
18c in the dollar for the place #10(STICK WITH ME)
24c in the dollar for the place #5 (RAPT IN BLACK)
24c in the dollar for the 3rd place #12(RAINBOW SPARKLES)
 
KOBY’S STRATEGY – When questioned regarding the poor performance, rider L Dillon stated that the gelding failed to handle the deteriorating track conditions in today’s event and would be suited to firmer tracks.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Trainers B Johnson, D Gardiner and K McGovern were all reprimanded under AR124 (3) – Led horse without a bit in its mouth.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 2 - My Cousin Baby – Refused to load – Barrier Certificate required. AR20 (e)
 
Race 4 - Golden Package – Uncompetitive – Warning placed
 
Horses swabbed
 
Post Race
 
All Winners