QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ATHERTON TURF CLUB SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Holzhauser
Stewards Panel – P. Gillard, S. Copelin, (Assistant Stewards) P. Lane, Y. Walburgh-Schmidt
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – R. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – Dr E. Maloney
Starter – B. Brady

Race 1: ALL THINGS ADMIN AND PRINT MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 Metres

WISHNOWSKY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

WAIT'N'SEE – Raced greenly throughout the race and shifted out abruptly near the 850 metres making heavy contact with TALANTINO.

TALANTINO – Bumped heavily near the 850 metres.

AGLOT – Shifted out near the 350 metres bumping with FALSE STORY.

FALSE STORY – Bumped near the 350 metres.

BLOOMIN' RIPPER – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 2: TABLELAND MOBILE PET SERVICES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP –
1000 Metres

SOLOMON – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

REGAL CONQUEROR – Slow into stride. Improved onto heels approaching the winning post and was restrained. When asked to explain the tactics, particularly in the early and middle stages jockey S. Wilson stated he was issued instructions to ride the gelding in a quite manner but did not expect to be that far back however he was of the opinion REGAL CONQUEROR was not comfortable on the downhill run approaching the home turn but did find the line well in the home straight on the flatter section of the track. Trainer S. Hoffman confirmed those instructions and agreed with jockey Wilsons comments. Whilst stewards noted their explanations Ms Hoffman was reminded of her obligation to advise stewards of any change in tactics from its current racing pattern.

MUSICAL GIRL – Tightened between runners on jumping.

BARMERA – Shifted out at the start placing MUSICAL GIRL in restricted room. Over-raced in the early stages.

WRONGFULLY WRONG – Raced wide in the early stages.

Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN BULL RIDING CLASS B HANDICAP – 1200 Metres

CODY'S BOY – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.

SONIC LIGHT – Over-raced in the early stages.

MASTER ORR – Lost its off front plate during running.

Race 4: – DUFFY'S FURNITURE OPEN HANDICAP – 1200 Metres

PHANTOM SPIRIT – Stewards questioned trainer S. Hoffman in regard to the gelding being scratched from today’s race after jockey declaration time. Ms Hoffman advised stewards PHANTOM SPIRIT had injured its off hind leg after acceptance time and after being attended to by a veterinary surgeon she was advised to scratch the horse from today’s race. This was confirmed by Dr E. Maloney by way of a veterinary certificate and photographic evidence. A further steward’s stable inspection was also conducted which also confirmed the injury. Ms Hoffman was advised a veterinary certificate of soundness would be required prior to PHANTOM SPIRIT being permitted to trial or race again and further it is her intention that the gelding will be sent for an immediate spell.

STARFILLY – As the mare competed at Ladbroke Cairns Cannon Park races on Saturday 24 November 2023 it underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection prior to the race and on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Shifted in near the 600 metres inconveniencing STRATEGIST.

STRATEGIST – Blundered shortly after the start. Restrained off the heels of STARFILLY which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey M. Butler (STARFILLY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR 131(a) in that near the 600 metres he permitted STARFILLY to shift in when not fully clear, causing STRATEGIST to be restrained from its heels. After considering all evidence Jockey M. Butler was severely reprimanded. Laid in under pressure near the 80 metres before being corrected.

Race 5: SERRA DRILLING QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres

BELLS APPROACHING – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of rider for the gelding.

VALENCONI – Was declared a late scratching at 3.19pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice when found to be lame in the off-front leg. On the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on VALENCONI were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 9 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 10 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets to be applicable. Trainer R. Chillemi was advised he will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance for the gelding prior to it being permitted to trial or race again.

RISK IN ROME – Blundered on jumping.

WONG WAY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimand:
Morgan Butler (Jockey) AR 131(a) Careless riding. Shifted in when not fully clear. (Severe Reprimand)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Warning/Bans

Race 3, Phantom Spirit (Scratched) – Several lacerations to off-hind leg – Veterinary Clearance required prior to next trial or race start. AR 20 (e)

Race 5, Valenconi – Lame off-front leg – Veterinary Clearance required prior to next trial or race start. AR 20 (e)

Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners

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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.