QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
Thangool Race Club
SATURDAY, 2nd of April 2022
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr E. Suli
Stewards – Mr D. Macklyn
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr B. Moschion
Veterinarian – Dr K. Scott
Starter – Mr L. Wareham
Race 1: BECOME A MEMBER @ TRC BENCHMARK 65 Handicap (1075 metres)
Race 1 was delayed, with a new start time of 1:30pm, to allow WANDER, which was engaged to race in the event, adequate time to arrive on course. Trainer J. Wanless advised stewards that he was under the impression that the start time of the event was 2:15pm, not 1:15pm. A publication error in some media outlets saw the start times of each race incorrectly displayed, one hour later than advertised. With this in mind, Stewards contacted trainers that were yet to arrive on course, to prepare for any further possible delays. As the rest of the trainers that weren’t aware of the incorrect published starts times were able to make it one hour prior to their engaged races, all remaining races were conducted as per the correct amended start times.
WANDER – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
GALAPAGOS – Jumped away awkwardly, bumping with SIDETRIP.
SIDETRIP – Bumped on jumping by GALAPAGOS.
MORE THAN LIKELY – Stewards granted permission to Jockey J. Rudd to ride MORE THAN LIKELY 0.5kg overweight as no other rider was available. Stood flat footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer W. Baker was advised that MORE THAN LIKELY would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.
Race 2: ST JOEY FAMILY DAY JULY 16TH Maiden Plate (1200 metres)
NALSSENDORI – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Apprentice Jockey O. Kendal was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted. When determining penalty, stewards took into account that this was Apprentice Kendal’s third breach under the respective rule for whip use of six times prior to the 100m in the previous six months under the revised whip template.
QWICK – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
PIERROTTI – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Tailed off entering the home straight, taking no further competitive part in the event.
MORE THAN CHARGED – Slow into stride. Approaching the 600m, elected to shift out to a wide position to obtain clear racing room.
Race 3: THANGOOL CUP SEPT 10TH QTIS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap (1300 metres)
ZABCAN – Upon entering the home straight, was momentarily held up before electing to shift out to obtain clear racing room. Approaching the 100m, had to steady and shift out to avoid the heels of HAVASHOUT which laid in.
HAVASHOUT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure approaching the 100m.
OURLASTPENNY – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide in the middle stages of the event.
WILD CHILD – Passing the 500m, commenced to weaken, tailing off taking no further competitive part in the event. Upon returning to scale, Apprentice Jockey T. Fenlon reported that her mount wanted to lay out throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 4: BATTLE OF THE BUSH JUNE 6TH OPEN Plate (1400 metres)
FAB’S COWBOY – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
NECESSITAS (NZ) – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages of the event.
Race 5: TAB TRC FASHIONS OF THE FIELD HEAT JUNE 6TH Class B Handicap (800 metres)
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey T. Chambers, the rider of 4th placegetter, JACK O’DIAMONDS, to view the patrol footage over the concluding stages for a possible objection. After viewing the footage, Jockey Chambers elected not to proceed with any further action and correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.
JACK O’DIAMONDS – Passing the 100m, was momentarily inconvenienced for racing room when SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE had shifted in marginally. Apprentice Jockey O. O’Donnell was reminded of her obligations to be mindful when allowing her mounts to shift in the home straight.
EIL ‘N’ ALL – Slow to begin. Upon returning to scale, Jockey J. Rudd advised stewards that shortly after jumping, his saddle had shifted backwards, causing EIL ‘N’ ALL to buck for a number of strides, placing the rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Passing the 100m, shifted in marginally, momentarily inconveniencing JACK O’DIAMONDS.
CORIANDER – After becoming fractious in the mounting yard prior to entering the track, CORIANDER had made contact with the outside fence and underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was placed fit to start.Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
BEGS BELIEF – Jumped away awkwardly, and as a result was slow to begin.
SHOOTFORTHESTAR – Was declared a late scratching at 7:45am due to no available rider.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice Olivia Kendal – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – #7 MORE THAN LIKELY – Stood Flat Footed – To Trial AR20(e)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 - #3 ZABCAN – Tasha Chambers
Late scratchings
Race 5 - #6 SHOOTFORTHESTAR – Late Scratching @ 7:45pm due to no available rider
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.