QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
TOWNSVILLE – FRIDAY 28th January 2022
WEATHER – Showers TRACK RATING – Soft 7 (Races 1-3), Soft 6 (Races 4-7) RAIL – In True Position
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – D Griffiths, P Warren, D Lane
Starter – J Cullen
Clerk of Scales – L McKay
Judge – K Dean
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Sample Collection Officer – A Lee
The following over-weights were permitted by Stewards:
Race 2. C Spry +0.5kg
Race 4. J Stanley +0.5kg
Race 6. S Sheargold +1kg
Race 7. C Whiteley +1kg
General
Jockey A Thomson was unable to attend today’s race meeting due to transport difficulties. Rider change as per the Stewards summary.
Race 1. LONE WOLF SECURITY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1900m
HONORED VOW – Began very awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
ROLL THE BEANS – Shifted out on jumping. Shifted wider near the 800.
JOEL – Restrained in order to take a position just off the pace passing the 1500m.
Race 2. HYGAIN MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
MARINASARA – Slowly away.
WELL CHARRED – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
LITTLE IVY – Over-raced for some distance passing the 1000m. Momentarily held up passing the 350m.
MISHANI PATRIOT – Raced wide from the 500m.
Race 3. QTIS 2YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000
MISSA STITCH – Shifted in on jumping bumping the hind quarters of a runner to the inside.
MISS BOUCHARD – Bumped on the hind quarters on jumping when a runner to the outside shifted in.
BOGAN PRINCESS – Shifted in on jumping bumping with a runner to the inside.
PRIMED MELODY – Bumped on jumping when a runner to the outside shifted in.
BABY GUINNESS – The filly, which was having its 1st race start was extremely fractious in the parade yard. Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing a runner to the inside.
MR WHITTINGTON – Inconvenienced after jumping when a runner to the outside shifted in.
CODY’S BOY – Fractious in the barrier delaying the start. Trainer F Wieland was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the middle stages. Bumped with a runner to the inside on straightening.
SOUL SEARCHER – Shifted in noticeably passing the 200m to obtain clear running.
Stewards inquired into a protracted incident which took place between the 200m and the 100m. After hearing evidence from riders and viewing patrol footage it was established that BABY GUINNESS (D Smith), which was racing greenly, shifted out noticeably passing the 200m inconveniencing DOMINANT ROSE which was also racing greenly and, as reported by App A Jones was reluctant to go forward. BOGAN PRINCESS (L McCoy) which was racing to the outside of DOMINANT ROSE was also slightly inconvenienced. Soon after Jockey Smith dropped his nearside rein resulting in a significant shift back in from BABY GUINNESS, with DOMINANT ROSE once again having to be restrained, and both MISSA STITCH (N Yadi) and MISS BOUCHARD (G Kilese) being taken inwards. MR WHITTINGTON (R McMahon) after being disappointed for a run between those 2 runners, attempted to shift in around the heels of MISS BOUCHARD. A continued inwards shift from MISS BOUCHARD resulted in tightening to what was already a marginal run for MR WHITTINGTON, and in that gelding shifting in and away onto the running of SOUL SEARCHER (S Wilson). Those 2 runners were both severely checked. In considering the matter Stewards were mindful that there was a number of mitigating factors and that this was a field of inexperienced 2 year old horses. Nonetheless, Jockeys D Smith and R McMahon were both severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
Race 4. TOWNSVILLE EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000m
SMALL REWARD – Connections advised that Jockey C Jokic would be instructed to have the mare positioned prominently in running, should circumstances permit. The mare was ridden accordingly. Carried wider by a runner which shifted out passing the 200m and again near the 100m.
CINDERELLA ROSE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the barriers and was cleared fit to start.
LA READY ROSA – Slowly away.
MIND GAME – Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing runners to its inside.
LIGHTHEADEDNESS – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when a runner to the outside shifted in. Raced wide for the majority.
SPIRITOFTHEVALLEY - Inconvenienced shortly after the start when a runner to the outside shifted in. Raced wide for the majority.
TILLY’S SECRET – Raced wide for the majority. Jockey J Stanley advised that in his opinion the filly did not handle today’s soft conditions.
PINNACLE POWER – Shifted out under pressure passing the 200m and again near the 100m carrying another runner wider on both occasions.
FEMALE OFFICER – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a minor injury to the right eye.
Race 5. BEER AND BURGER NIGHT FRIDAY 28th CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
DIAMOND COUNTRY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Bumped with a runner to the outside near the 1150m. Raced wide for the majority.
SMARTY LEE – Slowly away.
ARISE MY SON – Slowly away.
MT PETER MISS – Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly. Trailed the field for the majority.
SIDE HUSTLE – Fractious in the barrier. Trainer C Attard was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Began awkwardly causing jockey W D’Avila to become unbalanced. Near the 250m shifted out to obtain clear running resulting in DIAMOND COUNTRY (D Smith) having to be checked. Jockey D’Avila was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a). Jockey D’Avila’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 6th February 2022 up to and including 13th February 2022.
CADENCE – Bumped with a runner to the inside near the 1150m.
STRIKE A BEAU – Raced wide for the majority.
COURTING SARA – Jockey C Whiteley was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the end of the race. AR131(b).
WILD WIND – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to the left nostril.
Race 6. GREAT NORTHERN LAUNDRY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1400m
LET’S CONQUER – Bumped with a runner to the outside on jumping. Restrained to avoid heels near the 1350m.
BORROMEO - Bumped with a runner to the inside on jumping. Shifted in near the 900m crowding a runner to the inside. Jockey M Abe was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
RIVER TYCOON – Crowded near the 900m when a runner to the outside shifted in. Trainer G Holt was of the opinion the gelding may not have been comfortable on today’s surface and also reported it had sustained a black eye in running.
TEMPO (NZ) – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 1100m ODDFELLOW (NZ) (C Jokic) shifted in marginally taking both PLEASURE BOMB (L McCoy) and CANDY GIRL (W D’Avila) inwards. ZULU TUK (D Smith) which was racing to the inside of those runners was restrained momentarily. Jockey C Jokic was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Race 7. EDE EVENTS OPEN HANDICAP 1609m
PLANET WARRIOR – Slow into stride.
RAIDEN – Slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
THE TAX ACCOUNTANT – Slow into stride. Near the 300m shifted out to obtain clear running which resulted in a runner to the outside having to be momentarily restrained. Jockey G Kliese was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
MUFASTA – Momentarily restrained passing the 300m.
JAMOCHA – Restrained when the pace slackened passing the 1300m. Shifted out to avoid heels near the 800m forcing another runner wider.
BERNIE’S TIGER - Restrained when the pace slackened passing the 1300m.
LANGHRO – Commenced to over-race when crossed near the 1000m.
SHIRANDA – Raced wide in the early stages.
TUTELAGE – Carried wider near the 800m when a runner to the inside shifted out to avoid heels. Raced wide for the majority.
Race 8. PEN TO PAPER CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200m
WICKED DANCER – Began awkwardly.
ALL STAR ROCKET – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide in the middle stages.
BONDI BEAU – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn.
SUPPOSEDLY WICKED – Shifted out near the 250m forcing runners to the outside wider. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a minor injury to the right eye.
LIGHTHORSE LAD – Inconvenienced near the 250m when a runner to the inside shifted out..
ROBIG – Raced wide in the middle stages. Near the 250m was taken wider when a runner to the inside shifted out.
MICAWBER – Trainer’s Representative B Williams advised that the gelding, which on face value, had been disappointing at its last 2 runs, after perfoming exceptionally well 1st up following a 14 months absence from racing, had taken a couple of runs to come up again. Mr Williams was also of the opinion MICAWBER had appreciated today’s soft track conditions.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 3 – R McMahon. Severe reprimand.
Race 3 – D Smith. Severe reprimand.
Suspensions
Race 5 – W D’Avila. Careless riding. AR131(a). 8 days. To commence 06.02.2022 up to and including 13.02.2022.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Warnings/Bars
Race 3 – CODY’S BOY. Warning. Barrier manners.
Race 5 – SIDE HUSTLE. Warning. Barrier manners.
Horses swabbed pre-race
WELL CHARRED, DAWN TOO GOOD, RIVER TYCOON, SUPPOSEDLY WICKED.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
Late riding engagements
Race 4. SPIRITOFTHEVALLEY was ridden by L McCoy.
Race 8. POTAWATOMI was ridden by C Jokic.
The matters contained in 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.