QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 11th MARCH 2021
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL – + 0.5m Entire
PENETROMETER – 4.4
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – P Warren, D Griffiths, M Braunberger, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judges – J Carter, M Bates
Veterinarian – D Viero
Swab Attendant – Margaret Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
General
Race 3 – Due to an administrative error blinkers were not included as part of the THE WAITERS EYE’s gear. Stewards released this information via social media and on-course patrons were advised via public address.
Race 1: BRIGHTER LIVES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
LIBERTY’S LUCK – Hesitated momentarily as the start was effected. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a position closer to the inside running rail.
WELL CHARRED – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Unable to obtain clear running when awkwardly placed in the early part of the home straight.
Race 2: PAY IT FORWARD IN MARCH MAIDEN HANDICAP 1609m
KOONUNGA HILL – Slowly away after hesitating as the start was effected. Not fully tested in the home straight when unable to obtain clear running. App K Swaffer advised her instructions were to attempt to begin positively and then settle the gelding where it was comfortable in the run. Trainer T Rowe confirmed the instructions and on viewing the patrol footage concurred with Stewards that App Swaffer may have erred in shifting wider in the early part of the home straight rather than remaining on the rail and attempting to secure a run to the inside of SHADOW ECLIPSE.
ONONEE (NZ) – Soon after straightening raced tight with another runner bumping on several occasions
ZIMBOOMBAH – Had to be restrained after improving onto heels approaching the 800m.
NEW YORK POET – Approaching the 800m shifted out in order to avoid heels. Soon after straightening raced tight with another runner bumping on several occasions.
BORROMEO – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
MARVELLOUS HEART – Approaching the 800m was taken wider by a runner to its inside which had shifted out to avoid heels, and raced wide from that point. When questioned in relation to the improved performance Trainer B Williams stated the gelding was far more comfortable on today’s firmer surface rather than the soft track conditions of recent starts, and further that a reduction in distance last start from 1400m to 1200m due to track damage at Charters Towers on March 6 had resulted in MARVELLOUS HEART getting out of its ground in the early and middle stages before making up some ground late. Mr Williams, although surprised by the performance, stated he always felt the gelding would be better suited over longer distances.
SHADOW ECLIPSE- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Race 3: SUPPORT THE HEALTH WORKERS THAT SUPPORT US QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN 1300m
LITTLE IVY – Began awkwardly after being fractious in the barrier. Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing a runner to its inside.
YOU DREAMT WHAT – Raced ungenerously for some distance approaching the 900m.
DELAGO’S GIRL – Stable representative A Holt stated that after racing well early in its preparation the filly had disappointed at its last 2 starts on rain affected tracks and was far better suited by today’s firmer track conditions.
BETTER THAN THAT – Raced wide in the early stages.
BOTOX LADY – Approaching the 1200m was taken wider when a runner to its inside shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained bruising to the right eye in running.
SAGITTARIUS – Shifted out on jumping inconveniencing a runner to its outside. Approaching the 1200m shifted out when the pace slackened. Over-raced passing the 1000m.
AWARE OF STYLE - Approaching the 1200m was taken wider when a runner to its inside shifted out.
THE WAITERS EYE – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Soon after the start was inconvenienced when a runner to its outside shifted in.
WAR SINGA – Shifted in after beginning awkwardly inconveniencing a runner to its inside. Approaching the 1200m was taken wider when a runner to its inside shifted out.
Race 4: BROWN BROTHERS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1400m
TUNERO – The gelding which lost its off fore plate in running underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be mildly sore in the off fore hoof.
BROMES – Began awkwardly. Shifted in soon after jumping inconveniencing a runner to its inside.
KINGS COUNTY – Shortly after jumping was inconvenienced by a runner to its outside.
BOLD EOS – Bumped with a runner to its inside soon after the start.
ABERRATION – Jockey L Tilley eased ABBERATION down over the concluding stages in the belief that the gelding was feeling the firm racing surface. Trainer G Holt confirmed the gelding had jarred up in running.
NICE RETORT – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
POETIC ATTACKS – Began awkwardly. Bumped with a runner to its outside soon after the start.
TENNESSEE BOY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild soreness in the nearside shoulder.
Race 5: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1609m
ROBIG – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Passing the 200m shifted in abruptly inconveniencing a runner to its inside. Jockey W D’Avila was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
LEFKAS ISLAND – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
OPINIONS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
FORGIVE ME – Slowly away.
CORPORAL – Raced wide for the majority. Approaching the 200m was inconvenienced when a runner to its outside shifted in abruptly.
NEWSTEAD – Slowly away.
Race 6: 6 SKY RACING HANDICAP 1000m
BEAU JET – Slowly away.
BEST HOFFA – Slowly away.
LAST CHANCE – Raced wide in the middle stages.
ORIENTAL GIRL – Raced wide in the middle stages. Shifted in marginally near the 300m crowding another runner.
HARD YAGA – Crowded near the 300m when a runner to the outside shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild soreness in both forelegs.
SANGLIER – Jockey N Day was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR211 after returning to scale in excess of 0.5kg overweight. In determining penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Day’s record in relation to the rule.
BET ON LOVE – Raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 7: TAB DOWNLOAD THE APP 0 – 65 HANDICAP 1000m
SERBELLONI – Performed disappointingly when resuming following a bleeding attack. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
IBINI – Raced wide in the middle stages. Had to be restrained when crossed by another runner which was not fully clear near the 650m. Jockey B Pengelly reported that he had lost his offside iron in this incident and suffered temporary discomfort to his right ankle when it impacted with the nearside iron of Jockey L Tilly (BORROMEO) which was racing directly to his inside. Jockey Pengelly regained his iron near the 550m but advised that he was unable to fully test his mount in the home straight due to the discomfort in his ankle. Bumped with another runner near the 100m. Jockey Pengelly subsequently declared himself fit to fulfill his remaining engagement. IBINI underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
CHEVAUX – Raced wide in the middle stages.
OYASHIO – Crossed another runner near the 650m when not fully clear. Jockey N Day was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
SHE’S NIC’N OFF – Slow to muster pace in the early stages.
CLEVER HUNTER – Slowly into stride after being crowded between runners on jumping.
AMMATE (NZ) – Raced ungenerously and attempted to hang out throughout. Trainer S D’Avila was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
MISS POWDER KEG (NZ) – Bumped with another near the 100m.
Race 8: HYGAIN CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m
YIN AND YANG – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the middle stages. Restrained after improving onto heels near the 600m.
FUTURE DREAMS – Inclined to shift ground when tiring in the home straight.
FOXY SECRET – Began awkwardly.
MUSICAL GIRL – Commenced to over-race when awkwardly placed in restricted room passing the 1000m.
AMOREM – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
CHEESE BURGER – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5. W D’Avila. AR131(a). Severe reprimand.
Race 6. N Day. AR211. Severe reprimand.
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey B Pengelly. Right ankle.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
OCONEE (NZ), WAR SINGA, TENNESSEE BOY, TUTELAGE, OYASHIO, CHEESE BURGER.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 7. AMMATE (NZ). Hung out. Warning.
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.