QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ATHERTON TURF CLUB SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE    TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)     RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard  
Stewards – P. Lane            
Clerk of Scales – F. Mallyon    
Judge – R. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – Dr E. Maloney  
Starter – B. Brady
 
GENERAL
 
Cairns Sunday 13 November 2022

Stewards today inquired into comments made by jockey L. Morrison in a pre-race interview on Sky Channel prior to her riding engagement in Race 6 on the day as the rider of “I LOVE ROCK “N” ROLL”. After hearing evidence from J. Kilroy, the trainer of I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL and jockey L. Morrison, Ms Morrison was found guilty of a charge under AR 228 (a) in that she participated in a pre-race Sky Channel interview and made comments that, in the opinion of stewards, constituted conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. Ms Morrison was fined the sum of $1000. In considering the matter stewards were satisfied the gelding was given every opportunity in running. Ms Morrison was advised of her review rights.     
 
The following overweights permitted for today’s meeting:
R5 No 8 + 1.5kg
 
Race 1: TOLGA HOTEL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1000 Metres
 
FEMALE OFFICER – Slow to begin.
 
FLUTTERING – Began awkwardly.
 
SOLOMON – Momentarily steadied from heels near the 450 metres.   

Race 2: DON HALL AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL COUNTRY STAMPEDE
QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP – 1100 Metres
 
SYLVESTER – Connections advised instructions would be issued to ride the gelding off the pace if circumstances permit. Restrained at the start then commenced to over-race near the 800 metres and improved forward.
 
CHOCHRANE – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping FAST TRAIN. Saddle shifted back soon after the start placing rider at a disadvantage. Laid in near the 800 metres tightening the running of LOVE ON SUNDAY.
 
FAST TRAIN – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping COCHRANE.  
 
LOVE ON SUNDAY – Tightened for room near the 800 metres and shifted in brushing the running rail and lost ground.
 
Correct weight was delayed when the fourth placegetter App R. Shred (LOVE ON SUNDAY) requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether she had grounds to lodge a protest against the third placegetter, COCHRANE alleging interference near the 800 metres. After viewing the films, and considering the degree of interference and the margin apprentice Shred advised that she did not wish to proceed with the protest and correct weight was declared on the judges semaphored numbers.

Race 3:YUNGABURRA - TINAROO REALTY CLASS B HANDICAP – 1200 Metres
 
ALLIED COMMAND – Jumped out at the start bumping RACATOON. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
RACATOON – Bumped on jumping.  
 
AIR FORCE ACE – Began awkwardly. Wide in the early stages. Shifted in near the 700 metres tightening the running of THE LOUT.
 
THE LOUT – Tightened for room near the 700 metres by AIR FORCE ACE which shifted in when not sufficiently clear causing THE LOUT to clip heels. Jockey M. Kai (AIR FORCE ACE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that he permitted AIR FORCE ACE to shift in when not fully clear of THE LOUT which was checked when clipping that runner’s heels. Jockey Kai’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of (8) days to commence midnight 19 November 2022 and expire midnight 27 November 2022.
 
BOTOX LADY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to its off-hind leg. Trainer A. Bailey was advised he must provide a veterinary clearance for the mare prior to it next race start or trial.   
 
Race 4: DUFFY'S FURNITURE COURT QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1400 Metres
 
DOVI’S DAY – As jockey F. Edwards was unable to make weight, he was replaced by jockey L. Morrison as the rider of the gelding. In considering the matter stewards noted that there were extenuating circumstances and took no further action.
 
HALF EVIL – Slow to begin.
 
WILSONS GIFT – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
Race 5: SERRA DRILLING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres
 
FIGURED – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
DAY TO FAVOUR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
COOL ATTITUDE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
LET’S CONQUUER – Put in an awkward stride near the 250 metres and blundered.  
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines:
Lacey Morrison (Jockey) Conduct Prejudicial to the image/integrity of racing. Pre-race interview, made comments that constituted conduct prejudicial to the image of racing. AR 228(a) $1000
 
Suspensions:
Race 3, Manabu Kai (Jockey) AR131(a) Shifted in when not sufficiently clear near the 700 metres causing another runner to clip heels. 8 Days – M/N 19/11/2022 – M/N 27/11/2022
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3, – Botox Lady – Lacerations to off hind leg – Clearance required AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 – The Lout – M. Abe  
Race 4 – Dovi’s Day – L. Morrison  
 
Late Scratchings:
Race 5, Buwan – No available rider 11.20am
 
 
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.