QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – SATURDAY 31st July 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 3.5m 1000m-W/Post; True the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, D Lane, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – J Carter, M Bates
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
 
Supplementary Report
 
Mackay 24/07/2021
 
Race 8- CEQ GROUP MACKAY CUP HANDICAP 2000m
 
DORDOGNE- Subsequent to the race meeting Trainer G Hughes has advised that the gelding had some minor abrasions on its tongue and he believed it had resented the tongue tie in running. Mr Hughes advised further that he would be removing the tongue tie and blinkers for next start. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
GENERAL
 
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 1- S Sheargold- 54.5kg
Race 2- S Sheargold- 54.5kg
Race 5- S Sheargold- 54.5kg
Race 7- S Sheargold- 54.5kg
 
 
 
Race 1: JCU UNI BAR QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP 1000m
 
MISS CONFIDANTE- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
 
RAISE DA VIBRATION- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
DUNNERS- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a near front plate in running.
 
CAT IN THE RAINE- Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 2: THE COFFEE CLUB MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
MARINASARA- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
DEECATH- Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
WEST WING- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOOM RAIDER- Began very awkwardly. Bumped by another runner which shifted in passing the 1200m. Bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.
 
COKUM GIFT- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
FLAG RAISER- Bumped by another runner which shifted out on jumping.
 
ALL TOO NATURAL- Raced wide the majority. Jockey W D’Avila advised that his mount performed disappointingly and attributed that to being caught wide throughout. Trainer C Parry stated he was disappointed and that, in his opinion, being caught wide throughout was a telling factor in the geldings performance.
 
KOONUNGA HILL- Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 1200m and bumped with a further runner to its inside. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages.
 
TOSCAVALE ROAD- Inclined to race ungenerously from the 1300-1000m after being restrained and was inclined to race keenly thereafter.
 
DALBERGIA- Jockey F Edwards pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 9 occasions, 4 more than permitted, prior to the 100m. Jockey Edwards license was subsequently suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 9th August 2021 up to and including 15th August 2021. Jockey Edwards was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
 
Race 3: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA BM65 HANDICAP 1609m
 
ZOUVILLA- Began awkwardly. Inclined to race keenly down the back straight.
 
CHIC SOX- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
VISCOSITY- Slow to begin. Inclined to race keenly down the back straight.
 
JEMADAR- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Faltered in its action passing the 200m and was pulled up by its rider. A veterinary examination found the gelding to have sustained a catastrophic injury to its off-fore fetlock and it was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds.
 
 
 
Race 4: RAY WHITE TOWNSVILLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
FRATELLINO- Raced keenly from the 900-600m.
 
RONAN’S ROCK- Bumped with another runner when shifting wider in an effort to improve from the 500m.
 
SIMPLY SPLASHING- Bumped with another runner which was shifting wider in an effort to improve passing the 500m.
 
BOLD TYPE- Inclined to over-race from the 1000-800m. Performed disappointingly. Jockey C Whiteley advised his mount raced flat throughout and failed to let down as expected in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 5: RAY WHITE TOWNSVILLE RESIDENTIAL SALES OPEN HANDICAP 2000m
 
HOT TOP- Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
BAJAN GOLD- Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
BREAKDANCE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Obliged to steady after improving onto heels when the pace slackened near the 1500m.
 
TUNERO- Obliged to steady after improving onto heels when the pace slackened near the 1500m and again near the 500m.
 
FAST TRAIN- Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining a ‘one off’ position passing the 1400m. Shifted to a three wide position to improve leaving the 800m before obtaining cover on entering the home turn. Bumped with another runner over the concluding stages.
 
SALESMAN- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
GUANGZHOU- Raced four wide from the 700m. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a nearside front plate in running.
 
PLAY ME NOW- Bumped with another runner over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
Race 6: RAY WHITE TOWNSVILLE LADIES BRACELET FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1300m
 
POETIC ATTACKS- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MURTALLICA- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
EL OF A SAGA- Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
OUR CHIQUILLA- Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
HONEST NATALIE- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost its off-hind plate in running.
 
LET’S GO BOBBY- Jockey C Spry advised that his instructions had been to be forward and after beginning well secured the lead. Passing the 1000m BOLD EOS (A Butler) commenced to pressure his mount for the lead and Jockey Spry advised he had attempted to restrain his mount to allow BOLD EOS to assume the lead and take up a trailing position however his mount commenced to race keenly and approaching the 600m when it became apparent BOLD EOS was not travelling well enough to cross him he elected to permit his mount to stride forward again. Stewards noted Jockey Spry’s comments.
 
 
BOLD EOS- Slow into stride. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding which compounded in the home straight, with particular attention to Jockey Butler decision to persist in pressuring his mount to challenge LET’S GO BOBBY (C Spry) for the lead from the 1000m after it became apparent the gelding was going to be unable to achieve that end. Jockey Butler advised that his instructions were to be forward and to let his mount stride forward rather than restrain to obtain a position as the gelding lacks the ability to sprint, adding that, in hindsight, he would have liked to have secured a position ‘one out, one back’ from the leader. Trainer J Wehlow corroborated the instructions adding he had advised Jockey Butler that leading would be preferable. Stewards noted the explanations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-fore fetlock. Trainer J Wehlow was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Stewards intend to examine the betting reports for the race.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Apprentice K Swaffer, rider of 2nd place getter OUR CHIQUILLA, to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether ground for an objection over the concluding stags were apparent. After viewing the footage in the presence of Trainer S Cooper App Swaffer elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
 
Race 7: RAY WHITE TOWNSVILLE SAUSAGE STEAKS CLAS 2 HANDICAP 1000m
 
ROSE OF ATHENS- Reared as the start was effected dislodging App E Cass. Trainer S Cooper was advised the filly would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. App Cass declared herself free of injury prior to leaving the course.
 
HOWYALIKEMENOW- Slow into stride before being bumped by another runner and becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
WILD CHOICE- Shifted in and bumped with another runner on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
MOUNT COSTA- Inclined to over-race from the 800-600m.
 
NOT TONIGHT DEAR- Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 2- Jockey F Edwards- Use of whip prior to 100m AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 7 Days 09/08/2021-15/08/2021
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
FUNKY MUSIC, COUNTESS ROSTOVA, PLAY ME NOW, RAISE DA VIBRATION, COKUM GIFT, TOSCAVALE ROAD.
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- TOKYO TWISTER- Veterinary Certificate
Race 6- BOLD EOS- Veterinary Certificate
              PLEASURE BOMB- Veterinary Certificate
Race 7- ROSE OF ATHENS- Barrier Certificate
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 2- TOKYO TWISTER- 10:47am Veterinary advice
Race 6- PLEASURE BOMB- 10:17am Veterinary advice
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision