QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB
 
WARWICK – FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Race 1 & 2 Good 4; Good 3 remainder    RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – T Preston, J Cremin, D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – P Taylor
Judge – S Fahey & M Grew
Veterinarian – Dr C Reardon
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starters – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at todays meeting:
 
Race 4- Jockey M Murphy +0.5kg
 
 
Trainer C Byrne was reprimanded under the provisions of LR36(6) for failing to scratch the dual acceptor LADY CUMBERLAND by the prescribed time.
 
 
 
Race 1: WELCOME NEW PATRON GARRY ADCOCK QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 800m
 
GIVE ME SOMETHING- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
LUVYABUNCHES- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out rounding the home turn and under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey W D’Avila advised that on returning to the mounting yard his mount had its tongue over the bit.
 
VALLEY OF HOPE- Reluctant to load. Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ON THE TARGET- Shifted in and bumped.
 
DOMUS DEI- Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
THE PIED PIPER- Raced greenly for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 2: CLYDE DAY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 800m
 
EXCEPTIONAL BELLE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barrier and was found to be lame in the off-hind leg. Was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12:55pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 12:55pm:
 
14cents in the dollar for the win
8cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
13cents in the dollar for 2nd place
22cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer S Hilton was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
LIFE’SAGIFT- Stood flat footed as the start was effected. Trainer L Clarke was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
SPANKY BANDIT- Stood flat footed as the start was effected. Trainer T Dougall was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
JONDY ROCKET- Blundered soon after the start.
 
BACHVARA- Shifted in marginally passing the 600m momentarily crowding GOOD GRAB. Jockey W D’Avila was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GOOD GRAB- Eased momentarily when crowded passing the 600m. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LEICA SPECIAL- Raced wide for the majority.
 
EXLOVER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3
 
 
 
Race 3: BESSIE DINGLEY BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 800m
 
GEOTIME- Bumped on jumping.
 
IGBO- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ASTUTE- Shifted out on jumping.
 
RAKU’S SECRET- Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer P Sexton was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the mare with unstitched bandages.
 
DEECE SCENT KISS- Slow into stride. PRISCILLA MISS- Momentarily crowded passing the 450m.
 
LILLI LIGHTS OUT- Shifted in passing the 450m momentarily crowding PRISCILLA MISS. App L Sykes was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
BOOGIELU- Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: CLAUDE MATTHEWS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
HE’S A DEVIL- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
TOPTIMISTIC- Bumped on jumping. Bumped on the hindquarters upon entering the home straight and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
KISS THE LASS- Bumped soon after the start.
 
SHEZANUISANCE- Bumped soon after the start. Raced wide from the 800m. Shifted out under pressure down the running.
 
TIMSTAR- Crowded soon after the start. Laid out on entering the home straight and bumped. Shifted out and around heels passing the 200m. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 100m.
 
GLENGARRY- Shifted in and bumped another runner leaving the 1000m. Laid in passing the 800m.
 
DREAM OF GIARDINI- Bumped passing the 1000m. Became awkwardly placed on heels after laying out whilst over-racing passing the 800m.
 
 
 
Race 5: JOE SHEPHERD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
DUSTYIAM- Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
SPLITTING ARROWS- Bumped on jumping. Became awkwardly placed on heels when racing keenly approaching the 800m having to be eased.
 
WELL BRANDED- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
MAX’S SOURCE- Began awkwardly. Shifted in abruptly approaching the 900m. App A Donald advised that her mount had been inclined to race greenly throughout.
 
 
 
Race 6: DAVID WATT BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100m
 
WAIT A MINUTE- Fractious in the barrier.
 
TUSCAN LEATHER- Began awkwardly.
 
SEE FOR YOURSELF- Buffeted on jumping. Laid in rounding the home turn momentarily crowding LADY CUMBERLAND. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LADY CUMBERLAND- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Laid out rounding the home turn and was momentarily crowded. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CHEESIE- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Laid in passing the 800m becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AIN’T SHE LOVELY- Blundered soon after the start.
 
ROYAL EXIT- Shifted out under pressure down the running.
 
PHIONAIX- Shifted out under pressure passing the 200m.
 
NEW YORK GAL- Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
WHISTLIN’ RULER- Shifted in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 7: LEN ACWORTH BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1350m
 
BEST TO HURRY- Bumped on jumping.
 
CALM SEEKER- Bumped on jumping then shifted in bumping a further runner. Inconvenienced approaching the 900m when a DASSLING FLASH shifted out whilst over racing and raced wide from then on. Bumped passing the 500m.  Bumped passing the 50m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ELIZANO- Bumped soon after the start.
 
ABB ROY- Raced wide for the majority. Shied from the fallen horse after passing the winning post and dislodged rider. Trainer M Hemmings advised on the 12/11/22 that the mare had pulled up with some mild soreness after not handling the firmer going. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DAZZLING FLASH- Blundered on jumping. Raced keenly down the back straight. Over-raced approaching the 900m and shifted out inconveniencing another runner. Bumped passing the 50m. Laid in over the concluding stages. Tightened passing the winning post, clipped heels, blundered and dislodged rider.
 
IMPRSING BROOK- Momentarily awkward on heels passing the 800m. Bumped passing the 500m.
 
PIZZO- Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
 
 
Stewards inquired into the circumstances surrounding Jockeys M Hellyer and W D’Avila being dislodged soon after passing the winning post. After taking evidence from the riders involved and reviewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that approaching the winning post PIZZO (J Stanley) was laying out under pressure despite the efforts of its rider, CALM SEEKER (App A Donald) and DAZZLING FLASH (M Hellyer) were both laying in under pressure. On passing the winning post DAZZLING FLASH was tightened between PIZZO, which was laying out rounding the turn out of the home straight, and CALM SEEKER and subsequently clipped the heels of PIZZO before blundering, falling and dislodging Jockey M Hellyer. ABB ROY (W D’Avila) which was trailing shied away from the fallen horse and dislodged Jockey W D’Avila. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any rider/s could be held culpable for the incident no further action was taken. Nonetheless, all riders were advised to exercise greater care in ensuring their mounts race true approaching the winning post in future. Jockey D’Avila sustained mild facial injuries in the incident and was transported to Warwick Base Hospital for observation and treatment. Jockey D’Avila was advised he would require a medical clearance and a cognitive assessment prior to again being permitted to ride in a race. Jockey M Hellyer was cleared of serious injury by QAS officials but stood down from his remaining engagements and advised he would require a medical clearance and a cognitive assessment prior to again being permitted to ride in a race. DAZZLING FLASH underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Nonetheless, given the circumstances surrounding the incident and the fact the mare had remained in a recumbent position for an extended period after falling Trainer T Sears was advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race. As Jockey Hellyer and Jockey D’Avila were stood down from their remaining engagements rider changes were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
 
Race 8: COLEMAN CIVIL CONSULTING 0-55 HANDICAP 1350m
 
The start of the event was delayed approximately 7 minutes due to the incident in the previous race.
 
ENCHAMTED REIGN- Slow into stride.
 
HISGRACE- Slow into stride.
 
MANDALONG NERO- Laid out rounding the home turn taking another runner wider. Shifted out under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
KOHIKO- Over-raced down the back straight and raced keenly for the majority.
 
TOBA- Shifted in under pressure down the running.
 
SISTINE AVENUE- Taken wider by another runner which was laying out rounding the home turn. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 9: CLUB WARWICK RSL 0-55 HANDICAP 1350m
 
WINSTON BLUE- Dwelt in the barrier before being crowded on jumping.
 
LOUVER LIL- Over-raced down the back straight and laid in passing the 800m crowding LEXI’S CHOICE. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LEXI’S CHOICE- Crowded passing the 800m.
 
SWIFT MISS FOX- Raced wide for the majority.
 
STATIC LIFT- Post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer D Laine advised it would now be the stables intention to have the gelding retired from racing. Nonetheless, Mr Lainer was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
Race 10: REX BAUGLEY MAIDEN PLATE 2000m
 
SLICK HEELS- bumped on jumping and shifted in. Raced wide int eh early stages.
 
JENESSA- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
HYPERION ANGEL- Tightened on jumping before becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Inclined to lay in for the majority.
 
ROYAL GEORGE- began awkwardly and shifted out tightening runners to its outside.
 
DESERT SANDS- Tightened on jumping. Momentarily awkward in its action passing the 1850m. Laid in passing the 800m momentarily crowding runners to its inside. App Donald was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid out under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
KEATON- Momentarily crowded passing the 800m.
 
ZOE’S JOEY- Laid in away from another runner passing the 800m momentarily crowding KEATON. App MacPherson was advised to exerciser greater effort in straightening her mount in similar circumstances.
 
ROYAL RIFT- Raced wide from the 800m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Trainer Cameron Byrne- Failed to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time- LR36(6)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 3- Trainer Patrick Sexton- Presented runner with unstitched bandages- AR106(1)- $200
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey W D’Avilla- Dislodged- Medical clearance and Cognitive assessment
Jockey M Hellyer- Dislodged- Medical clearance and Cognitive assessment
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
EXLOVER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- EXCEPTIONAL BELLE- Veterinary clearance
              LIFE’SAGIFT- Stood flat footed- Barrier certificate
              SPANKY BANDIT- Stood flat footed- Barrier certificate
Race 7- DAZZLING FLASH- Veterinary clearance
 
Falls
Race 7- DAZZLING FLASH- Uninjured
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3- IGBO was ridden by L McCoy
Race 5- MAX’S CHOICE was ridden by A Donald
Race 8- MISS TWENTY was ridden by L Allen
              IDONO was ridden by M Murphy
Race 9- YIA MAS was ridden by M Murphy
              DARK ORIGINS was ridden by G Cartwright
Race 10- ROYAL GEORGE was ridden by G Cartwright
                SLICK HEELS was ridden by M Savva
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- EXCEPTIONAL BELLE- Veterinary advice- 12:55pm
 
The matters contained within 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.