QUEENSLAND RACING INT EGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2022
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – 5.5 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST – TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.52
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, P. Warren, D. Griffiths, K. Dean
Clerk of Scales – G. Doherty
Judge – S. Nosworthy
Veterinarian – Dr D. Viero
Swab Attendant – A Lee
Starter – P. Cussons
GENERAL
Race 1: TRAVEL ASSOCIATES Maiden Handicap 1400 Metres
GINASUE – Slow to begin. Threw its head in the air leaving the 500 metres.
LUMERAI – Over-raced in the early stages.
PURPLE HAT – Over-raced in the early stages.
FESSUP – Over-raced in the early stages.
UNUSUAL LAD – Laid out leaving the 700 metres.
AIR LIFTED – When asked to explain the gelding’s performance after finishing tailed off rider N. Day explained it refused to stretch out at any part of the race however felt good in its action and pulled up well. Trainer T. Simmons was at a loss to explain the performance and gave an undertaking to stewards should anything come her notice in the next few days that may have a bearing on today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and that the gelding had recovered well following the race. Trainer T. Simmons was advised AIR LIFTED must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
DON'T DOUBT HINCHI – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race. When questioned into today’s performance trainer S. Seymour explained that after its previous start where the mare raced well, rider W. D’Avila advised him it would be better suited over a longer distance than of 1000 metres which is why it was stepped up to today to 1400 metres. Mr Seymour further explained the mare was racing over similar distances prior to arriving at his stable. Jockey W. D’Avila confirmed his advice after its previous start. Stewards noted the explanation.
Race 2: GREAT NORTHERN LAUNDRY BENCHMARK 72 Handicap
1400 Metres
CONQUERING JUDAS – Slow to begin. Over-raced for a short distance near the 1000 metres.
HELL OF A BOY – Threw its head in the air when being restrained near the 900 metres. Stewards reminded jockey G. Kliese to ride his mounts right out to the line.
BOLD KINGSTON – Rider A. Butler returned to scale in a distressed state. After being examined by the QAS officers jockey A. Butler was stood down for the remainder of the meeting and rider replacements were made as per steward’s summary.
Race 3: LAST PUNTER STANDING THIS SATURDAY QTIS
Three-Year-Old Handicap 1000 Metres
HEROIC BOY – Shifted out under pressure near the 300 metres and again near the 200 metres hampering VEE EIGHT POWER. Jockey G. Kliese was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.
VEE EIGHT POWER – Hampered near the 300 metres and again near the 200 metres. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
NEVETON – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
Race 4: MITAVITE Class 2 Handicap 1000 Metres
SMARTY LEE – Slow to begin.
OLD SCHOOL – Slow to begin.
YABULU PRINCESS – Slow to begin.
ASHERLA – Laid in for short distance soon after the start.
ARCHIE'S LAW – Restrained off heels near the 400 metres. Jockey F. Edwards was fined the sum of $200 for the use of the whip being 8 times prior to the 100m which is 3 times more than is permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
SARANDOS – Rider R. Wiggins pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) and reprimanded in that he used his whip in an excessive manner by striking the gelding 15 times which is 1 more times than is permitted.
Race 5: TAB OPEN Handicap 1609 Metres
SUGAR BUZZ – Slow to begin.
OUR ALICIA'S LANE – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages when the pace slackened.
SO YOU DREAM – Over-raced in the early stages when the pace slackened.
TENNESSEE BOY – Over-raced in the early stages.
DALON – When questioned into the improved performance stable representative M. Coleman explained the gelding race dour at its previous start and had been freshened up, he further added that being able to lead without being pressured enabled DALON to run a solid 1609 metres today. Stewards noted the explanation.
CRACKER ESSGEE – Rider C. Spry pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner by striking the gelding 17 times which is 3 more times than is permitted. Jockey C. Spry’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 13 October 2022 and expire 20 October 2022.
Race 6: BROWN BROTHERS Class 6 Plate 1000 Metres
ASHTON BLAIR – Reared high on jumping causing rider F. Edwards to strike his head on the barrier cross bar. Trainer G. Hughes was advised he must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to the gelding being permitted to race again. F. Edwards declared himself free of any injury.
ALL TO DO – Shifted wider near the 600 metres.
MATTERHORN (NZ) – Jockey R. Wiggins will be interviewed by stewards in relation to the use of his whip prior to the 100 metres.
Race 7: TAB Class 4 Handicap 1300 Metres
SPLENDARAMA – Slow to begin.
MISS SEATTLE – Shifted out under pressure near the 200 metres momentarily hampering TYCOON BEAU.
TYCOON BEAU – Momentarily hampered near the 200 metres.
Race 8: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 55
Handicap 1400 Metres
TOO HOT TO HOLD – Slow to begin.
HERVOR – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping MERIDA’S BOW. Over-raced in the middle stages.
MERIDA'S BOW – Bumped on jumping.
HALLSIDE HOT STUFF – Shifted wider to improve near the 700 metres.
REBEL LAKE – Raced in restricted room near the 300 metres. Had difficulties obtaining clear running in the home straight.
LITTLE RED PEPPER – Had difficulties obtaining clear running in the home straight.
ACTON SHALE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
FIGURED – When questioned into the improved performance today trainer R. Chillemi advised that in his opinion the gelding was not comfortable on the track surface at its previous start and further that being ridden aggressively today from its wide barrier was also a contributing factor. Stewards noted his explanation.
Race 9: HYGAIN Class 1 Handicap 1200 Metres
MEMBERS ONLY – As jockey S. Sheargold was dually engaged he was replaced by C. Whiteley. S. Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under AR126(1) and was fined the sum of $200. Began awkwardly causing jockey C. Whiteley to become unbalanced.
ROTHERO ESSGEE – Slow to begin and over-raced in the early stages.
GIORDANO – Shifted in at the start tightening DENIMS.
DENIMS – Tightened for room on jumping.
SPIRIT MEISTER – Began awkwardly and shifted out tightening VISTA ORIENTAL.
VISTA ORIENTAL – Tightened for room on jumping and shifted out bumping VELOURS BLEU.
VELOURS BLEU – Bumped on jumping and raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages being restrained from heels for some distance.
GOLDEN CHANCES – Restrained from heels near the 1000 metres and again near the 900 metres and shifted wider.
STAR MIDFIELDER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
BROADWATER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4, Ryan Wiggins (Jockey) AR132(5) Excessive use of whip – 15 times – 1 more than is
permitted.
Fines
Race 4, Frank Edwards (Jockey) AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip prior to 100 metres – 8 times, 3 more than is permitted. $200
Race 9, Scott Sheargold (Jockey) Dually engaged (Members Only & Giordano) AR127(1) $200.
Suspensions
Race 5, Carl Spry (Jockey) Excessive use of whip – 17 times – 3 more than is
permitted. AR132(5) M/N 13/10/2022 up to and including 20/10/2022.
Race day injuries/illness
Race 2, Ashley Buttler (Jockey) – Illness – Medical required prior to next race ride.
Adjourned inquiries
Race 6, Ryan Wiggins (Jockey) – Use of whip prior to 100 metres.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Shepherd Of Fire, Zoomaratta, Little Red Pepper
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 6, Ashton Blair – Reared high causing jockey to strike head on cross bar. Barrier certificate required.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4, Frustrated – S. Sheargold
Race 6, Go Deep – N. Day
Race 8, Laudeylou – P. Romeo
Race 9, Members Only – C. Whiteley
Broadwater – M. Murphy
Vista Oriental – P. Romeo
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