QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ATHERTON TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 23rd JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER – SHOWERS           TRACK – SOFT 5 (Race 1), SOFT 6 (Races 2/3), SOFT 7 (Races 4/5)                       RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, T Woodham
Starter – R Gardner
Judge – D Scheffler
Clerk of Scales – F Mallyon
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Veterinarian – F Condon
Swab Attendant – P Charters
 
GENERAL
 
Innisfail Saturday 16th June 2018. Race 5 Benchmark 50 Handicap 1800m
Stewards today inquired into the reason why App. R Shred was dislodged from the gelding ONE SUNDAY on pulling up after passing the winning post. After hearing evidence from App. Shred and based on their own observations and the available patrol footage Stewards established that ONE SUNDAY had shifted in suddenly at that point causing App. Shred to become unbalanced and dislodged as a result. As no other rider was involved in the incident no further action was taken.
 
Due to threatening weather conditions and after consultation with the Atherton Turf Club, it was decided that in the best interests of safety for all concerned, the starting times of Races 2 to 5 be brought forward in an effort to ensure completion of the program.
 
Race 1: NINA GRANT’S BIRTHDAY! QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
WISTARI – Knuckled over on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
HEART OF THE MAC – Raced ungenerously throughout. Hung in passing the 600m hampering another runner. Trainer Mr. A Molino was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
RATHDOWNEY AVENUE – Hampered near the 600m shifting out and bumping heavily with another runner.
 
ALPHORN – Became unbalanced after being bumped heavily by another runner near the 600m.
 
ALPINE MAGIC – App. R Shred advised that the gelding was inclined to hang out for the majority. Trainer Mr. B Hunter was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
RED NUSKEE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
VINNIE THE WOLF - Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
PLATINUM PULSE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Following the running of this event, due to further showers, the track rating was downgraded to a Soft 6.
 
Race 2: GLOBAL FREESTYLE LIFESTYLE FASHION BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1400m
 
PRESIDENTIAL JOY – Shifted out abruptly on jumping hampering another runner.
 
AESOP – Lost ground when hampered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LOVE RED – Laid in for a short distance passing the 700m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PARTY PIES – Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3:  DISCOUNT DRUG STORE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1100m
 
CHIC SOX – Jumped inwards at the start hampering runners to its inside.
 
VIVA LAS VEGAS – Was hampered by another runner on jumping.
 
LOVE ME RUBY – Was inconvenienced when tightened between runners on jumping.
 
EXPRESS KING - Was inconvenienced when tightened between runners on jumping.
 
MONASHEE LASS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
HUNGRY HORSE - Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Following the running of this event, due to deterioration after further racing, the track rating was downgraded to a Soft 7.
 
Race 4: ATHERTON TABLELAND AIR SERVICE 2018 RACE TO REEF BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP - HEAT 1000m
 
LIFE’S LIKE THAT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BELLA SASH - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 5: GOODLINE MAGIC MILLIONS FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2000m
 
RAMSDEN STREET – Was fractious in the barriers.
 
STANDFORD – Slowly into stride.
 
SHE’S A RINGO – Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 1800m.
 
BEACH HEAD – Raced wide for the majority.
 
CASHED UP BULLY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - ATHERTON 23rd JUNE 2018
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners.
 
Warnings
Race 1. HEART OF THE MAC. Raced ungenerously throughout.
            ALPINE MAGIC. Hung out for the majority.