QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ATHERTON TURF CLUB
 
ATHERTON – SATURDAY 13 JANUARY 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERY            TRACK RATING –     SOFT (5) – SOFT (6) FOLLOWING RACE 3, HEAVY (8) FOLLOWING RACE 4         RAIL – TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Holzhauser
Stewards – P. Gillard, S. Copelin, Y. Walburgh-Schmidt (Ast Steward)
Clerk of Scales – F. Mallyon
Judge – L. Weare
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer – Dr E. Maloney
Starter – B. Brady
 
Permitted overweights:
Race 3, Thunder Moon – L. Morrison +1kg
 
Race 1: BOTTLEMART MALANDA MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 Metres
 
SHORT NAP – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
ARCTIC DASHER – Shifted out on jumping brushing READY TO REASON and then raced in restricted room for a short distance and was steadied. Had a tendency to lay out for the majority of the race.
 
READY TO REASON – Brushed on the hindquarters on jumping and shifted in placing ARCTIC DASHER in restricted room.  
 
AUGUSTA REVOLUTION – Raced keenly in the early stages.

Race 2: 1911 RESTAURANT CLASS B HANDICAP – 1000 Metres
 
NANNA KNUCKEY – As the mare had not raced for an extended period, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
AIR FORCE ACE – Began awkwardly.
 
RUE LEPIC – Blundered on jumping causing its saddle to shift to the off-side placing apprentice T. Townsend at a distinct disadvantage resulting in her restraining her mount to regain her balance and as a result took no competitive part in the race.  


Race 3: TOM ENGLISH MEMORIAL OPEN HANDICAP – 1100 Metres
 
STRATEGIST – Slow to begin.

THUNDER MOON – Slow to begin.
 
MY BEST EFFORT – Shifted in at the start brushing the running rail.
 
Following persistent rain the track was downgraded to a Soft (6).
 
Race 4: SPAR MALANDA QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1200 Metres
 
Due to weather closing in Races 4 and 5 were brought forward in an effort to complete the
meeting.  
 
ZAKHEERA – Stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground. Trainer D. Reynolds was advised he must obtain a further barrier certificate for the mare prior to its next start.

BLEND – Slow to begin.
 
OCTOBER STORM – Slow to begin.
 
BELLE ADELE – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PICTON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to both eyes in which it received treatment.  
 
Following persistent rain the track was downgraded to a Heavy (8).
 
Race 5: THE BIG PUB MALANDA BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres
 
SEEFELD – Slow to begin.Was eased out of the race leaving the 400 metres.A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding identified the presence of blood in both nostrils. SEEFELD shall not without the permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1,000 metres in the presence of a Steward. AR79(4)

BRADBURY'S EXPRESS – Attempted to buck soon after the start. Connections were advised it must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4, Zakheera – Stood flat-footed – Further barrier certificate prior to next start AR 20(e)
Race 5, Seefeld – Bled both nostrils AR 79(4) (First time)
Race 5, Bradbury’s Express – Attempted to buck – Barrier certificate required AR 20(e)
 
Bleeder
Race 5, Seefeld – Both nostrils first time. 3 Month ban and 1000 metre gallop to stewards satisfaction.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 4, Dystopian, Rothgurl – 11am – No available riders
 
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.