QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 5 MAY 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE      TRACK RATING – Good (4) – upgraded Soft (5)
RAIL – OUT 1.5 METERS ENTIRITY.
PENETROMETER – 4.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Griffiths
Stewards – K Lees, P Gillard, P Warren, S Coulthard, K Dean
Clerk of Scales – G Doherty
Judge – S Nosworthy
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J McIntosch
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Following a complaint lodged by part owner C Jorgenson regarding alleged interference suffered by Redavni on straightening in Race 5 at Townsville on 24 April 2023, an Inquiry was held today prior to the first race at Townsville.
 
After taking evidence in person from Jockey L Morrison, Trainer R Chillemi (Neveton), Trainer J Ryan (Redavni), Stable Foreman R Ryan , Jockey R Wiggins (Redavni) (Phone) and part owner C Jorgenson (Redavni), it was established that jockey L. Morrison (Neveton) had shifted out to improve at the 350 metres and inadvertently made contact with Redavni resulting in Redavni becoming unbalanced and momentarily impeded. Stewards reasoned that Redavni also tended to lay in rounding the home turn and as result Stewards took no further action in relation to the matter considering it to be competitive riding.
 
GENERAL
 
The following overweight’s were approved -:
 
Race 1 H7 – This Girls Ready – A Layt + 1.0kg.
Race 4 H6 – Levalet – N Day +1.0kg.
Race 5 H6 – From This Moment -- A Layt + 1.0kg.
Race 6 H12 – Mr Kobo– N Day +1.0kg.
Race 7 H5 – Bakuhatsu – N Day + 0.5kg
Race 7 H6 – Molongle Surprise – G Kliese +0.5kg
 
SCRATCHINGS - :
Race 1 Ready Boss Race 3 Dawn Strike, Race 6 Sheer Illusion, Yankee Blossom Race 8 Boomalina.
 
 
Race 1: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
 
Roweiner's Dance - Jumped awkwardly.
 
Craicaro - Reared at the start and lost ground. At 400m mark shifted in momentarily tightening This Girls Ready. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages and raced greenly in the straight.
 
Puss Boots - Raced three wide without cover for the majority.
 
Tanoshi - Tended to hang in over the 250m.
 
This Girl's Ready - Was momentarily tightened at the 400m mark.
 
At the completion of race 1 the Track was upgraded to Good (4) retrospective.
 
 
Race 2: MITAVITE RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 Handicap 1609 metres
 
Forgiato (NZ) over-raced early to middle stages. Had to be eased when racing in restricted room between Dawn Strike and Undoubted over the final 100 meters.
 
Forseti -Slow to begin.
 
Santa Marinella - Fractious in barriers, rearing up before being restrained by attendants. A warning was issue to connections.
 
Dawn Strike - Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 3: 2YO CLASSIC SATURDAY JUNE OPEN Handicap 1609 metres
 
Zouvilla – After being caught four wide turning into the back straight, the gelding threw its head in the air at the 1300m when restrained to obtain cover.
 
Mystery 'N' Magic - Slow into stride
 
Wise Dragon - Raced three wide without cover for majority.
 
Race 4: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
Tycoon Baby – A warning was issued to connections due to the mare being difficult to load.
Blundered as the gates open.
 
Alontro - Slow into stride
 
Yankee Blossom - Slow to begin.
 
Bergkamp -. Steadied across heels at 150 meters to obtain clear running.
 
Race 5: BROWN BROTHERS Class 2 Handicap 1300 metres
 
Perfect Quality - Blundered on jumping.
 
Headlander – Slow to begin.
 
Ginasue - Raced wide without cover for most of the event.
 
Little Red Pepper- Trainer R Schleunz was questioned regarding the improved performance of the mare in winning today’s event in comparison to its previous start when the mare finished 10th of 11 at Cairns on 21 April 2023. Ms Schleunz advised that on 21st of April in Cairns Little Red Pepper raced in a more forward position and received a tightening at the 500m resulting in the mare losing momentum at that point. She also stated that the mare appreciated the extra distance of today’s event and was able to settle back in the field. The explanation of Trainer R Schleunz was noted by Stewards.
 
Apprentice Jockey I.Teh (Little Red Pepper) was reprimanded for Excessive Use of Whip AR132 (5) being 2 more occasions than permitted limited (first offence).
Rebel Lake - Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
Race 6: VALE DEAN HOLLAND QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
Hello Newman – Checked at the 450 meters due to a tightening.
 
Kangaloon - Difficult to load.
 
Tiny Mountain – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Hypothesize – Hampered at the 450 metres when tightened for room.
 
Beau Epoch – Jockeys S. Sheargold (Hello Newman), J. Taylor (Hypothesize) and W.D’Avila (Beau Epoch) were questioned in relation to an incident at the 450 metres which resulted in Hello Newman which was racing on the rails, being  tightened and lose momentum. After taking evidence from all riders Jockey W.D’Avila (Beau Epoch)  pleaded guilty to contravening AR 131 (a) (Careless Riding) and was issued with an eight day suspension commencing 12 May 2023 up to and including 20 May 2023.
 
Race 7: HYGAIN OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
Smart Image - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Yes Dream - Hampered at the start and raced wide throughout.
 
PRIMAL SCREAM- Jumped awkwardly and collided with Yes Dreams.
 
Tennessee Boy - Slow into stride
 
Molongle Surprise - Raced three wide for the majority.
 
Raise Da Vibration - Slow into stride.
 
Just A Love Song - Cast all four plates in running. Trainer A.Molino was questioned regarding this matter and could not offer an explanation. He advised that the gelding had recently been shod by a professional farrier and that Just A Love Song did not suffer from any hoof conditions. Stewards inspected the cast plates and confirmed that they were in new condition. Trainer A Molino was advised to take any necessary action to avoid a repetition.
 
Race 8: NEXT RACE MEETING FRIDAY 19 MAY QTIS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Vaporizing – Had to be resaddled behind barriers which delayed the start. Slow to begin.
 
Cochrane – Collided with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
Cudyado – Jockey A Butler advised that the gelding raced extremely disappointingly and failed run on. A post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities and Trainer G.Holt advised she would be experimenting with gear changes.
Razment – Slow to begin.
 
Flying Artist - Began awkwardly and collided with Cochrane at the start.
 
Five Bulls - Cast an off-hind plate during running.
 
Spirit Meister – Raced wide and commenced to hang in at 600metres. It was noted that the saddle of Spirit Meister shifted forward at the 200m placing Jockey A Thomson at a severe disadvantage. Consequently, Jockey A Thomson was unable to test the gelding over the concluding stages.
 
Private Sector - Difficult to load delaying the start. Slow to begin and raced wide. Had to be steadied of the heels of Winning Saga at the 600 meters.
 
Winning Saga - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Blondie's Secret - Slow into stride. Shifted out and bumped the hind quarters of Spirit Meister shortly after the start.
 
Za Za Ready - Commenced to over race at 900m and raced ungenerously for some distance.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 5 Apprentice Jockey I.Teh – Excessive Use of Whip AR132 (5) being 2 more occasions than permitted limited (first offence).
 
Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1- Craicaro
Race 6 - Hello Newman
Race 7 - Yes Dream
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Santa Marinella fractious in barriers, Warning issue to connections
 
Tycoon Baby - Warning issue to connections due to the mare being difficult to load.
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.