QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK– GOOD (SAND)                       RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L. Hicks
Stewards – P Honeywell, T Preston
Clerk of Scales – C Steindl
Judge – A. Nasso
Veterinarian – Dr J Greiner
Starter – B. Steindl
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
9 March 2021 Sunshine Coast Turf Club.
Stewards concluded an inquiry into ATTOMIC MISSILE falling near the 850m in Race 4 Benchmark 60 Handicap 1030m at Gympie Race Club on Saturday 22 August 2020.  Evidence was taken from Jockey R Faehr(LIL RUBY ROSE) H Phillips(TURBO TEDDY) P Hamblin(BEL SELEVA) and K Gates (ATTOMIC MISSILE). After considering all the evidence tendered from all riders and viewing the available video footage. Jockey P Hamblin was found guilty of a charge under AR131(a) in that he engaged in careless riding when he allowed his mount to shift in at a point near the 850m in an attempt to secure a position closer to the fence. In doing so shifted in when insufficiently clear of ATTOMIC MISSILE resulting in BEL SELEVA crossing the established racing line of ATTOMIC MISSILE, resulting in that runner striking the heels of BEL SELEVA, blundering and dislodging it's rider K Gates.
 
When assessing penalty Stewards considered Jockey P Hamblin’s record with regard to careless riding, his degree of carelessness, the severity of the interference sustained to ATTOMIC MISSILE, which fell and dislodged its rider.
 
Jockey P Hamblin had his licence to ride in races suspended for 1 month commencing midnight 18 March 2021 and expiring midnight 18 April 2021. Jockey P Hamblin was advised of his rights to an Internal Review.
 
Race 1: SMILING WIDE ORTHODONTICS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 850M
 
TRI NITRO was scratched at 11:00am due to no available rider.
 
A GOOD CHANCE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TURF TIGER – Bumped with A GOOD CHANCE shortly after jumping and lost ground.
 
ALL GAIN – Tightened between runners and lost ground. Leaving the 600m was bumped and became momentarily unbalanced. Performed below market expectations apprentice R Wilson reported that after being tightened on jumping the filly failed to muster early speed and, in her opinion whilst trailing the field the filly resented the kickback and today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of ALL GAIN identified poor post-race recovery.
 
BEAUETA – Began awkwardly. Near the 600m improved into heels and was steadied. Short distance later shifted in abruptly and bumped with ALL GAIN. Apprentice J Molloy was unable to claim his full allowance, was permitted by Stewards to ride the mare 0.5kg over when no other apprentice was available. Apprentice J Molloy was reprimanded under AR143(14)(a)
 
DUAL INSTINCT – Bumped on jumping. Apprentice S Stephan reported that her mount raced green throughout.
 
MOSHKOGEE – Raced wide throughout. Was carried wider rounding the home turn when BRAHMINY hung out.
 
BRAHMINY – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid out near the 400m and made the home turn wide.
 
 
Race 2: GREG WHALLEY DENTAL B’MARK 60 H’CAP 850m
 
MASTER DENRHO suffered an injury to its off foreleg in the float en-route to the track and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12:55pm on veterinary advice. Trainer K Hill was advised that she will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance prior to the horse racing or trialling again.
 
CRISSCROSS – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EXOCET ROCKET – Raced wide throughout. In the home straight laid in.
 
 
Race 3: BOB GALLAGHER MEMORIAL B’MARK 55 H’CAP 1090M
 
WILD ELEMENT – Rider R Faehr reported that he lost his whip near the 500m
 
PAT’S GIRL – Shortly after the start lost ground and took no competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination of PAT’S GIRL identified the mare to be short striding in front.  Trainer W Melvin was notified that he will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance prior to the horse racing or trialling again.
 
MISS LITERATI – Slow to begin.
 
ROCKSHORE – Raced wide throughout.
 
RED HANA - When questioned apprentice R Willson reported that shortly after the start when positioned behind the leaders the mare resented the kickback and failed to respond to her riding as a result lost ground, shortly after App Wilson elected to shift in to avoid the kickback. App Wilson added that approaching the 200m she had improved onto the heels of MISS LITERATI and shifted in to obtain clear running and in her opinion the mare finished off well. Stewards noted her comments.
 
INVESTIBLE – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: CHARLTONS LAWYERS OPEN H’CAP 1090M
 
MISTA BUSY – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
TEN TAUBADA’S – Performed below market expectations. Rider H Richardson reported that the gelding began extremely well however near the 800m when runners to the inside improved, TEN TAUBADA’S resented racing in restricted room for a short distance and as a result gelding lost ground. Ms Richardson added that once crossed the gelding resented the kickback. Near the 300m was disappointed for a run and shifted in to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination of TEN TAUBADA’S did not identify any abnormal findings.
 
GOSSIAUX – From the 900m until the passing the 800m raced in restricted room. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: THE WAVES SPORTS CLUB COAST TO THE COUNTRY CLASS B H’CAP 1380M
 
ON THE TWEED – Returned from racing making an abnormal breathing noise. Trainer D Schultz was notified that he will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance with satisfactory results of an endoscopic examination prior to the horse racing or trialing again.
 
KISS ‘N’ WIN – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Near the 200m was bumped by SCARAB which shifted out under pressure and had to be steadied. Apprentice R Wilson was reprimanded under AR131(a) for permitting her mount to shifted out when insufficiently clear of KISS ‘N’ WIN.
 
SCARAB – Commenced to race keenly from the 1100m. Raced wide throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn. Blundered near the 300m and became momentarily unbalanced before shifted out under pressure.
 
CHAMPAGNE SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
SENTIMENTAL MISS – As apprentice J Molloy was unable to claim his full allowance was replaced by apprentice M Philpot and was subsequently fined $100.  Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Apprentice J Molloy - unable to claim full allowance AR143(14)(a)
Race 5 – Apprentice R Wilson – careless riding AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 5 – Apprentice J Molloy – unable to claim full allowance $100 AR143(14)(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Bar & Warnings
Race 2 – MASTER DENRHO – Injury to O/F leg – Veterinary Clearance
Race 5 – ON THE TWEED – Abnormal respiratory noise. Veterinary Clearance with results of an endoscopic examination PTNS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: SENTIMENTAL MISS – App. M Philpot replaced App J Molloy
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: TRI NITRO @ 11:00am – No rider available
Race 2: MASTER DENRHO @ 12:55pm - Veterinary advice, injured en-route to course.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision