QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB
 
BUNDABERG – THURSDAY 27TH MAY 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SAND
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L Hicks
Stewards – T Hudson, T North & P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – C Myers
Judge – K Pimm
Veterinarian – Dr B Grimes
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin
Starter – B Steindl
 
Race 1: RUM CITY FOODS QTIS MDN PLT - 1212m
 
The start was delayed approximately 2 minutes after ALL IN SYNC became fractious in the barriers, as a result underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. Trainer M Lewis was advised that ALL IN SYNC would be required to gain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
BARON SEMEDI – Slow to begin.
 
ESPEREUS – Began awkwardly. Near the 600m shied at a section of the track and became awkward in its stride.
 
COURT ROCKING – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
ALL IN SYNC – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 800m. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HALOHAYLEY – Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Apprentice S Stephan reported that her mount hung throughout the event, placing her at a disadvantage. Trainer K Afford reported that HALOHAYLEY would now be leaving his stable. Mr Afford was advised that mare would need to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
MADAME TESS – Raced wide without cover.
 
GOLD JET – Raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 600m shied at a section of the track and became awkward in its stride.
 
MARINASARA – Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice C Collis reported that his mount resented the kickback. Made the home turn extremely wide.
 
Following the running of this race, Bundaberg Race Club representatives advised Stewards that remedial work had been completed on a section of the track near the 600m.
 
Race 2: PACIFIC WEST / MASTERFOODS BM60 HCP 60 – 1380M
 
SAY I CEE YOU – Raced wide throughout.
 
WRECKING BALL – When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer D Gardiner could offer no tangible excuse for the improved performance other than he had added a tongue tie after it’s last start at Thangool and returning to the sand surface at Bundaberg today where WRECKING BALL had previously been successful. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BRIGHTON TOFF – Slow to begin and lost ground. When questioned regarding the performance, rider H Richardson could offer excuse other than her mount may have choked down and would be suggesting the addition of a tongue tie to the stable. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
CERTAIN DOUBT – Began awkwardly and inconvenienced shortly after and lost ground. Rider K Gates reported that her mount resented the kickback when trailing the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
RINGO'S MAGIC – When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice J Cornish reported that it was her intention to take up and leading position however when the runners inside improved the gelding resented the kickback and failed to respond to her riding, proving disappointing. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
Race 3: SIMPLOT AUSTRALIA OPEN HCP – 1090m
 
Correct weight was delayed when R Faehr, rider of fifth placegetter MAHRATTA requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the 4TH placegetter GOSSIAUX ridden by Apprentice Shannan Stephan. After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, 5th placegetter R Faehr (MAHRATTA), lodged an objection against GOSSIAUX being declared the winner alleging interference at the 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol footage, it was established that near the 150m, GOSSIAUX laid in under pressure and brushed MAHRATTA. However, as Stewards could not be satisfied that the degree of the interference was greater than the margin separating both runners at the finish of the event, Stewards dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
HARD STRIDE – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
TAPA – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice J Cornish reported that her mount travelled well throughout but when placed under pressure rounding the home turn, TAPA failed to respond to her riding and in her opinion did not appreciate today’s heavy track conditions. Trainer C Geran reported that the mare did not appreciate today’s racing surface and that stable would refrain from starting the horse on sand tracks in the future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
JAY JAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
TEN TAUBADA'S – Bumped on jumping.
 
MAHRATTA – Brushed near the 150m when GOSSIAUX laid in under pressure.
 
GOSSIAUX – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure near the 150m brushing with MAHRATTA.
 
Race 4: SAFRIES BM45 HCP - 850m
 
CLICKETY CLICKS – Raced wide throughout.
 
JOJO GO – Bumped on jumping.
 
MAGIC PANTHER – Raced wide throughout. Made the home turn extremely wide.
 
ROCKSHORE – Began awkwardly losing ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
DREAMALINA – Apprentice M Kennedy reported her mount resented the kickback throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LA BELLE LA BELLE – Rider H Richardson reported her mount resented the kickback throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
FALVERA – Began awkwardly.
 
OUR SWEET LOVE – Rider C Eaton reported the mare when training the field resented the heavy kickback and failed to respond to her riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have irritated eyes and as a result received veterinary treatment before leaving course.
 
Race 5: HIGGINS COATINGS C1 HCP - 1212m
 
AGENT ALBERT – Began awkwardly losing ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
LIVE MUSIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
PRESTISSIMO – Trainer M Lewis was fined $100 for the late declaration of the rider under LR67. Raced wide throughout.
 
HOMECALL – Near the 1100m when crossed by the leaders resented the kickback.  
 
RUSSIAN MISSILE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOA'S GIRL – Began awkwardly. Apprentice S Stephan reported concerns with the mare’s actions over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SUPALUX – Bumped on jumping. Near the 600m, lost use of his offside rein and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 5.         Trainer M Lewis – $100 – Late rider declaration of rider – LR70

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
MARCHEKY BOY
CERTAIN DOUBT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.         ALL IN SYNC – Barrier manners – To obtain a further barrier certificate – AR20(e).
                     HALOHAYLEY – Hung throughout – To obtain a further barrier certificate – AR20(e).
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision