QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – TUESDAY 6th July 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 6m 1000m-W/Post; Out 2m the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – M Bates & J Carter
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey B Thomson was unable to ride at todays meeting due to injury rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. Jockey Thomson was advised she will require a medical certificate prior to recommencing race riding.
 
 
 
Due to Queensland Government Covid restrictions which limited jockey access to spas and saunas, Stewards permitted the following jockeys to ride +1/2kg on their respective mounts:
 
Race 6- Jockey N Day- 54.5kg
Race 8- Jockey N Day- 54.5kg
 
 
 
Due to the abandonment of the race meeting at Gunnedah race times were amended as follows:
 
Race 1- 12:50pm
Race 2- 1:25pm
Race 3- 2:05pm
Race 4- 2:40pm
Race 5- 3:20pm
Race 6- 3:55pm
Race 7- 4:35pm
Race 8- 5:17pm
 
 
 
Race 1: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES UNITED PLATE 1609m
 
BERNIE BEEL- Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
SNEAKY GAL- As Jockey C Whiteley was late to arrive on course due to transport difficulties, and no suitable senior rider was available, Stewards permitted App E Cass to ride the mare. Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. App Cass was fined the sum of $500 under the provisions of AR131(b) in that she did fail to ride her mount out to the finish. In determining penalty Stewards considered App Cass’s record in relation to the rule as well as the fact that, in the opinion of Stewards, her actions did cost the mare 4th place. App Cass was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
RAW INSINCT- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner.
 
MAN ONA MISSION- Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped by another runner on jumping before shifting out and hampering another runner. Momentarily hampered passing the 300m by another runner which shifted out.
 
MISHANI PATRIOT- Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. After becoming fractious in the mounting yard and contacting a gate post with its chest underwent a further pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Slow into stride before being hampered by another runner which shifted out soon after jumping. Shifted wider from the 600m in an effort to improve. Was momentarily hampered passing the 300m by another runner which shifted out.
 
CHLOE JADE- Inclined to lay out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight and passing the 300m did hamper runners to its outside. Jockey D Smith was cautioned in relation to the incident. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost its off-front shoe in running.
 
GOLD REVENGE- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: RQ NAIDOC YADDAMAN RACE QTIS 2yo & 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m
 
YABULU PRINCESS- Began awkwardly and was marginally slow into stride. Raced greenly approaching the 1000m turn.
 
VALIANT KNIGHT- After beginning well restrained in the early stages in an effort to take a position behind the leaders.
 
UNUSUAL LAD- Raced keenly on the heels of another runner approaching the 1000m.
 
QUARTER PAST- Raced keenly from the 1100m after obtaining the lead. Jockey D Smith dropped his whip passing the 200m.
 
 
 
Race 3: BROWN BROTHERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
SPILL THE PENNIES- As Jockey N Nelson was ineligible to ride at today’s meeting Jockey G Kliese was substituted as rider of the filly.
 
DANGERFIELD- Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. When commencing to tire passing the 300m was hampered when racing in restricted room.
 
TIDES OF TOKYO- Having raced on the 3rd July underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running, momentarily hampering another runner near the 300m.
 
ON YOUR SKATES- Inclined to shift out under pressure on entering the home straight and momentarily hampered another runner near the 300m. Hampered near the 20m when a runner to its inside shifted out under pressure.
 
COKUM GIFT- Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running, hampering another runner passing the 200m. Jockey C Spry was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding Jockey C Spry advised that after beginning well and finding the lead without any effort the gelding was racing comfortably until DANGERFIELD (App R Shred) challenged for the lead at which time his mount commenced to over-race for some distance, a fact he believed to be telling in the finish. Trainer S Acornley concurred with Jockey Spry’s assessment, adding that this was the geldings first time stepping up to 1400m and she expected it to settle further forward than in its previous starts. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
FLAG RAISER- Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until a point approaching the 200m.
 
 
 
Race 4: HOLD YOUR EVENT @ CLUDEN PARK CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m
 
LORD GREYSTOKE- When the cross-over noseband became dislodged at the barriers and was unable to be refitted Stewards permitted the gelding to race without that piece of gear. Shifted out on jumping and bumped with another runner before shifting in and bumping with a further runner.
 
UTAH GET ME TWO- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Stewards inquired into Jockey N Days riding of the gelding in the home straight. Jockey Day advised that whilst racing true throughout the event upon entering into the home straight the gelding commenced to race untractably placing him at a severe disadvantage for the duration of the home straight and as such the gelding went to the line without being tested. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer S Massingham advised that upon returning to his training complex in Cairns the gelding presented with both eyes being swollen, consistent with receiving kickback in running. Taking this into consideration, as well as Jockey Day’s evidence, the geldings recent racing record and its racing manners today Stewards advised Mr Massingham that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
Hung in down the home straight and was unable to be tested by its rider. Trainer S Massingham was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LOUIE THE LEGEND- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
ZABERFELDIE- Blundered on jumping. Momentarily hampered passing the 500m when a runner to its inside shifted out marginally.
 
MOLONGLE SURPRISE- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Passing the 500m shifted out marginally when racing keenly on heels and momentarily hampered another runner.
 
THERESABEARINTHERE- Raced wide throughout. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost its near-hind plate in running.
 
SIRFINA- A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 5: TAB BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400m
 
OUR HOT DATE- Reluctant to proceed to the start. Trainer M McGuire was advised a warning would be placed on the mares pre-race manners. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner near the 600m.
 
UP THE RIVER- Crowded on jumping.
 
SOLDATI- Inclined to over-race approaching the 1000m.
 
BELLEVITA- Steadied momentarily passing the 1000m. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until a point neat the 150m.
 
CANDY GIRL- Raced wide the majority.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey C Spry, rider of 2nd placegetter BELLEVITA, to view the photo finish. After viewing the official photo Jockey Spry was satisfied with the result and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
 
Race 6: SKY RACING TOWNSVILLE DOLLARS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1400m
 
COLLOMBATTI- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Inclined to race ungenerously for the majority and hung out passing the 1000m. Trainer M McGuire was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
THE SILVER LADY- Slow into stride before being hampered soon after jumping. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner passing the 1300m.
 
LIGHTHEADEDNESS- Began awkwardly and shifted out hampering another runner.
 
BOONA BOY- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
BELFAST LASS- Raced wide the majority.
 
 
 
Race 7: FOLLOW CLUDEN PARK ON FACEBOOK OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
DANAWI- Began awkwardly. Inclined to over-race passing the 1000m. Raced wide the majority.
 
ROTHMAN- Became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Improved onto heels having to be restrained passing the 1000m. Shifted in passing the winning post tightening runners to its inside. Jockey W D’Avila was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GREY MISSILE- Improved onto heels having to be restrained passing the 1000m.
 
BULLION WOLF- Hampered approaching the winning post and again soon after by runners which shifted in.
 
FUNKY MUSIC- Shifted in approaching tightening a runner to its inside. App E Cass was advised to exercise greater car in similar circumstances. Hampered soon after passing the winning post by another runner which shifted in.
 
 
 
Race 8: BUY A MEMBERSHIP TODAY NQ CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1609m
 
CLEO’S POET- Stewards acceded to a request to permit the gelding to race without a cross-over noseband, this was advertised via social media prior to the commencement of the meeting. Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
BAJAN GOLD- Slow into stride. Steadied momentarily and shifted wider passing the 900m to avoid a runner which had retired from the race.
 
MAQUEREAU- Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted in passing the 1500m. Bumped with another runner on entering the home straight.
 
BUXTON- Inclined to race keenly on the heels of another runner passing the 1500m. Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels passing the 500m.
 
BUSTER BLOCK- Inclined to over-race down the back straight. Bumped with another runner on straightening.
 
FORTIFICATION- Shifted in passing the 1500m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey S Sheargold was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to race keenly for the majority. Bumped with another runner passing the 500m.
 
ROCCO- Approaching the 900m faltered in its action and was retired from the race. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained an injury to the right front leg in running. The gelding was treated on course by the veterinary surgeon before being transported off course for further veterinary treatment. On the 07/07/2021 Trainer S Potiris advised that a subsequent x-ray had revealed a fracture to the right front sesamoid bone and the gelding would now undergo further treatment and be retired from racing with immediate effect.
 
DORDOGNE- Bumped with another runner passing the 500m. 
 
LOUD ENOUGH- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1- App E Cass- $500- AR131(b)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey B Thomson- Medical certificate required

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SNEAKY GAL, GOLD REVENGE, SIRFINA, LOUIE THE LEGEND, BELLEVITA, EIGHTFA, MYSTERY ‘N’ MAGIC, THE SILVER LADY, BAJAN GOLD, DORDOGNE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4- UTAH GET ME TWO- Racing manners- Barrier Trial
Race 5- OUR HOT DATE- Pre-race manners- Warning
Race 6- COLLOMBATTI- Racing manners- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- GOLD REVENGE was ridden by S Wilson
Race 2- VALLIANT KNIGHT was ridden by A Butler, SPILL THE PENNIES was ridden by G Kliese
Race 5- CANDY GIRL was ridden by N Day
Race 6- CLEAVER GREENE was ridden by A Butler, LIGHTHEADEDNESS was ridden by J Felix
Race 8- MAQUEREAU was ridden by A Sewell
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision