QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – SATURDAY 6th  August 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Races 1-5 Good 4, Races 6-8 Good 3  RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, D Lane, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – S Bryant, J Carter, M Bates
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
GENERAL
Due to Queensland Government Covid restrictions which limited Jockey access to spas and saunas, Stewards permitted the following Jockeys to ride overweight on their respective mounts:
 
Race 4- F Edwards +1kg
              L Tilley +1kg
 
Race 5- P Cullen +1/2kg
              A Jones +1/2kg
              L Tilley +1/2kg
              R Wiggins +1/2kg
 
Race 6- N Day +1/2kg
              C Whiteley +1/2kg
 
Race 8- G Kliese +1/2kg
              M Abe +1/2kg
 
 
The following riders were severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR232 for failing to notify Stewards of their intention to ride overweight on their respective mounts by the directed time:
 
Jockey L Tilley, Jockey N Day, Jockey P Cullen, App A Jones, Jockey M Abe, Jockey R Wiggins
 
 
Race 1: GLOBAL WELDING SUPPLIES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
GINGER MULE- Bumped with another runner on jumping before being buffeted between runners. Obliged to restrain when over-racing on heels passing the 500m.
 
DREAM LUV- Bumped with another runner on jumping before being buffeted between runners. Inclined to race ungenerously throughout the early and middle stages. Trainer R Chillemi was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies racing manners.
 
RUSTIC ROCKER- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
EDINAYE- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Crowded room over the concluding stages, making contact with the running rail and having to be steadied.
 
GEM ROWIE- Slow to begin. Momentarily hampered soon after the start by another runner which shifted out after bumping with another runner. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
BOLD STORM- Inclined to over-race in the early stages. Shifted out and away from another runner entering into the home straight bumping another runner.
 
MOONSCAPE- Bumped by another runner on entering into the home straight. Raced with throughout.
 
THIRSTY- Bumped by another runner on entering into the home straight.
 
WINNING SAGA- Inclined to lay out, marginally, on entering into the home straight. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages, shifted in marginally crowding another runner approaching the winning post. Jockey W D’Avila was advised to exercise greater care.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred passing the 200m where INHISTIME (C Spry) clipped heels and blundered. After taking evidence from the riders involved and viewing the official patrol footage it was ascertained that passing the 200m GINGER MULE (D Smith) shifted out abruptly across the running of INHISTIME when insufficiently clear causing that runner to clip heels and blunder severely. Jockey Smith subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a). Jockey Smiths license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 17 days to commence 8th August 2021 up to and including 24th August 2021. In determining penalty Stewards considered the degree of interference and carelessness which were deemed to be in the high range, Jockey Smiths record in relation to the rule and his guilty plea as well as the racing manners of the filly and relevant penalty precedent. Jockey Smith was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed whilst Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey N Thomas, rider of 2nd placegetter MOONSCAPE, against WINNING SAGA (W D’Avila) being declared the winner on the grounds of interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence and viewing the official patrol footage Stewards were of the opinion that the degree of interference suffered by MOONSCAPE was not primarily caused by WINNING SAGA and therefore dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
Race 2: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
 
MOUNT DUMARESQ- After being kicked by another runner in the mounting yard and making contact with a gate post on exiting the mounting yard underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Raced awkwardly for several strides after momentarily being crowded passing the 900m. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn. Shifted out away from the heels of another runner passing the 200m to obtain clear running. Jockey T Chambers was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 7 occasions, 2 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
DALBERGIA- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
YOU DREAMT WHAT- Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Inclined to over-race passing the 900m, shifting wider at that point to avoid improving onto the heels of another runner. Shifted in under pressure passing the 200m.
 
OLD SCHOOL- Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Inclined to race keenly when taken marginally wider by another runner which shifted out passing the 900m. Momentarily steadied after improving onto heels approaching the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
JUST CALL MY NAME- Shifted in soon after jumping bumping with another runner.
 
CLASSIC ENUFF- Shifted out soon after jumping bumping with another runner.
 
DALBERGIA- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
VALIANT KNIGHT- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
Race 3: HYGAIN BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1609m
 
TAKUM WARRIOR- Performed below market expectations. Jockey C Whiteley advised that after beginning well and securing a midfield position his mount, whilst travelling well, failed to sprint in the home straight, adding that he believes the gelding to be more suited to races over further distances. Trainer S Massingham concurred with Jockey Whiteley’s assessment. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
BOOM RAIDER- Slow into stride. Obliged to steady and shift out after improving onto the heels of another runner which was being restrained passing the 1000m.
 
CANDY GIRL- Jockey F Edwards advised that after being caught wide early he elected to allow his mount to stride forward down the back straight obtaining a more forward position and a position closer t the inside running rail approaching the 700m.
 
EROE- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
FORGIATO- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
TAVI MCBRIDE- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
DESTROY THE STAR- Restrained and shifted wider after improving onto the heels of another runner passing the 1000m.
 
UP THE RIVER- Inclined to race keenly passing the 600m. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
LUCKY FOR SOME- Steadied to avoid the heels of another runner which was being restrained passing the 1000m.
 
 
 
Race 4: FOAMED BOTTLE CO CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200m
 
ROTHMAN- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages.
 
HI HARRY- Began awkwardly.
 
HIGHER REALM- Bumped with another runner after shifting wider passing the 700m to avoid a runner which was racing ungenerously.
 
FUNKY MUSIC- Raced wide throughout. Bumped by another runner passing the 700m and was taken wider.
 
ASHTON BLAIR- After being fractious in the barrier underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Over-raced on the heel of another runner approaching the 1000m and was inclined to over-race thereafter until a point passing the 450m when shifting wider to improve. Shifted in under pressure passing the 150m.
 
BATTLE CRY- Shifted out under pressure passing the 150m.
 
PITCHFORK- Obliged to steady after being disappointed for a run passing the 150m.
 
 
 
Race 5: BROWN BROTHERS RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1000m
 
ROSE CLIP- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was found to be lame in the near fore and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:13pm. All monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 3:13pm:
 
11 cents in the dollar for the win
12 cents in the dollar for the place of winner
9 cents in the dollar for 2nd place
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer A Bailey was advised the filly would require a veterinary certificate of fitness before being permitted to race again.
 
 
CRAZY GOOD- Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.
 
COULD YOU BE LOVED- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted in leaving the 100m.
 
SHES MAGANDA- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
STARFILLY- Began awkwardly. Inclined to over-race passing the 800m.
 
PARIS IN MAY- Commenced to over-race when crossed by another runner passing the 900m before shifting in and bumping with another runner and becoming unbalanced passing the 800m. Jockey Pawsey advised that after racing ungenerously early his mount was well placed on entering the home straight but failed to let down as expected. Jockey Pawsey added that, in his opinion, the gelding may benefit from being ridden more conservatively. Trainer F Weiland concurred with Jockey Pawsey’s assessment adding he would look to experiment with a gear change going forward. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
SPLENDARAMA- Bumped with another runner passing the 800m.
 
VIKING CLAP- Shifted in passing the 900m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Over-raced on the heels of another runner passing the 600m.
 
LIGHTHEADEDNESS- Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted in passing the 900m.
 
CONQUERING JUDAS- Shifted in leaving the 100m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey N Day was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
NORWEGIAN WOOD- Raced wide for the majority.
 
STAR SINGER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 6: GLOBAL WELDING SUPPLIES LIGHTENING OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
BOLD XAVVI- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner.
 
DANAWI- Slow into stride.
 
TEMPLE RUN- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Bumped with another runner passing the 500m when shifting wider in an effort to improve.
 
DIO D’ORO- Stood flat footed in the barrier. Trainer M McGuire was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result.
 
THE TENOR- Bumped by another runner which shifted wider passing the 500m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EL SHADAY- Momentarily held up for clear running when rounding the home turn and entering the home straight before shifting in.
 
BET ON LOVE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
OUR ALICIAS LANE- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3 retrospectively.
 
 
 
Race 7: TAB BELLE OF THE BURDEKIN FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1400m
 
TARAKI- Began awkwardly.
 
MISS SILKY- Stood flat footed in the barrier. Trainer R Vale was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare as a result.
 
VAN GAAL- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Assumed a trailing position and was under pressure early in an effort to maintain its position before compounding in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be mildly hydrated.
 
MACKELLARS VOICE- Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Trainer S Royes advised that on returning to the mounting yard the mare was found to have gotten its tongue over the bit in running. Mr Royes advised he would look to add a tongue tie to the mare gear prior to racing again.
 
MODERNISM- Performed below market expectations. Jockey Kliese advised that, in his opinion, being first up over 1400m with a reasonably heavy weight to be telling over the concluding stages. Trainer M Dale concurred stating he was not overly disappointed with the mares performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
EL OF A SAGA- Jockey S Pawsey pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use his whip 18 times, 4 more than permitted, throughout the event. Jockey Pawsey’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 15th August 2021 up to and including 21st of August 2021. Jockey Pawsey was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
 
Race 8: SIA MODEL MANAGEMENT CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m
 
EMPIRE GAMES- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
BEHIKE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ZOUNATE- Slow to begin.
 
PALATE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
TIDES OF TOKYO- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be in a seasonal condition.
 
EIGHTFA- Obliged to momentarily steady and shift around the heels of a tiring runner on entering the home straight. Raced wide throughout.
 
SONNYMAR STAR- Raced wide for the majority. Soon after passing the winning post faltered in it action, blundered, and dislodged Jockey A Butler. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a significant injury to its near side fetlock and it was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Jockey A Butler was examined by QAS officers and declared free of injury.
 
TOKYO TWISTER- Inclined to over-race in the middle stages. Shifted wider passing the 1100m to avoid the heels of another runner, racing wide thereafter. Commenced to tire on entering the home straight. Trainers representative B Gordy was advised a warning would be placed on the mares competitiveness.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey T Chambers- Use of whip prior to 100m- Reprimand- AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 1- Jockey D Smith- Careless riding- 17 days 08/08/2021-24/08/2021- AR131(a)
 
Race 7- Jockey S Pawsey- Excessive use of the whip- 7 days 15/08/2021-21/08/2021- AR132(5)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
UP THE RIVER, SHE’S MAGANDA, ASPEN LAD, TARAKI, MODERNISM, EIGHTFA
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & MOONSCAPE
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- DREAM LUV- Racing manners- Warning
 
Race 5- ROSE CLIP- Veterinary Certificate
 
Race 6- DIO D’ORO- Stood flat footed- Warning
 
Race 7- MISS SILKY- Stood flat footed- Warning
 
Race 8- TOKYO TWISTER- Poor performance- Warning
 
 
Falls
Race 8- SONEYMAR STAR- Jockey A Butler
 
 
Protests
 
Race 1- 2nd place MOONSCAPE vs 1st place WINNING SAGA- Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3- BOOM RAIDER was ridden by Jockey D Smith, CHIC SOX was ridden by Jockey S Sheargold
 
Race 5- VIKING CLAP was ridden by Jockey L Tilley
 
Race 8- SUPALUX was ridden by Jockey N Thomas, SUPREME PRINCE was ridden by App R Shred
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5- ROSE CLIP- Veterinary advice 3:13pm
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision