QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BUNDABERG – SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –  SAND
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Hudson
Stewards – C Federick
Club Steward – P Honeywell
Clerk of Scales – C Myers
Judge – A Nasso & K Pimm
Veterinarian – Dr K Schroeder
Starter – B Steindl
 
Race 1: SCOTPAC BM60 HCP – 850M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow the rider of 4th placegetter METRO TRAMP (R Faehr) to view the judges’ official photo finish. After viewing the photo, jockey Faehr was satisfied with the numbers and correct weight was declared.
 
A GOOD CHANCE – Slow to begin.
 
DOLCI – Shifted out abruptly and was slow as a result. Raced wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding whether there was an opportunity to improve into a run that had presented itself at the 150m between ARRARAC and MASTER DENRHO, apprentice R Wilson stated that she initially had opted to shift to the inside of MASTER DENRHO, however when that runner started to shift in marginally, she elected to alter course and attempt a run to the outside of MASTER DENRHO and to the inside of the tiring ARRARAC. She added that when she made the decision to improve into the run, both horses started to shift ground respectively and as a result she was forced to take hold of her mount momentarily and race in restricted room for several strides. She further stated that when she was able to finally improve into the run, although DOLCI put in an awkward stride, it made sufficient ground over the concluding stages and was satisfied with the effort. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
ALL GAIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: THE ULTON CUP MAIDEN PLATE – 1090M
 
ECHELETTE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not competing in the past twelve months and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout.
 
HE DID IT – Raced wide throughout.
 
MARMION – Put in an awkward stride shortly after the start and momentarily attempted to buck for a stride, before racing truly for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S Parsons was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding.
 
SENSE OF EXPENSE – Stood flat footed and missed the start (3L). Trainer C Rogers was advised a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding.
 
UNSUGARED – Hung out rounding the home turn and had to be eased from the heels of SCANDINA which shifted in marginally.
 
After the running of this race jockey K Gates was dislodged from MARMION who galloped riderless back to the mounting yard. Jockey Gates stated she felt minor discomfort in her neck and was examined by the on course QAS Officials who cleared her to fulfill her remaining engagements.
 
Race 3: PSC INSURANCE BROKERS CL B HCP – 1090M
 
MY BIG BROTHER – Trainer/Jockey C Rogers stated that after today’s performance, she would now be engaging the services of a stronger rider as she is of the belief that MY BIG BROTHER fails to put in sufficient effort when she has ridden the gelding.
 
YES NO MAYBE SO – Apprentice S Stephan reported that her mount resented the kickback and was inclined to lay in throughout the early stages.
 
TRUE TALLY – Slow to begin and raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: EXPRESS PRINT & MAIL OPEN HCP – 1212M
 
WRECKING BALL – Apprentice R Wilson stated that although WRECKING BALL knuckled on jumping, she was able to quickly regather and find a position in the lead. She added that when CRISSCROSS showed pace to her outside her mount struggled to keep up and was very disappointing in its finishing efforts. Trainer D Gardiner stated that he could offer no explanation for the performance and added that WRECKING BALL had worked well leading into today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D Gardiner undertook to report back to stewards in the days subsequent on the condition of WRECKING BALL where a decision would be made if any action would be taken on the gelding.
 
LUCKY MACHU – Inconvenienced approaching the winning post when MAHRATTA (App A Donald) shifted in under riding. Apprentice Donald was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
Race 5: MORGANS QTIS BM55 HCP – 1600M
 
CRAIGLEA CETINA – Bumped with CREDENZA (NZ) on several occasions over the concluding stages.
 
CREDENZA – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages bumping with CRAIGLEA CETINA on several occasions. Jockey R Faehr was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mount when shifting ground.
 
NINE CIGARS – Raced wide throughout.
 
FEARLESS QUEEN – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey H Richardson stated that her mount began well and effortlessly took its customary racing position on the pace, however approaching the 800m FEARLESS QUEEN dropped the bit and refused to respond to her vigorous riding. She added that after FEARLESS QUEEN failed to respond, she elected not to place the mare under any pressure from the home turn onwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer P Duff undertook to report back on the condition of FEARLESS QUEEN in the days subsequent and acknowledged that from the findings of that report, subsequent action may be taken on the immediate racing future of FEARLESS QUEEN.
 
MINOAN SPIRIT – Stood flat footed and took no competitive part in the event beaten in excess of 54L. Trainer W Kuskopf was advised that MINOAN SPIRIT would be have to officially barrier trial prior to its next start.
 
OURLASTPENNY – Blundered on jumping.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
A GOOD CHANCE, FAV’S FLYER, MARMION, SCANDINA, DARE TO SHARE, LUCKY MACHU, WRECKING BALL, CREDENZA (NZ), NINE CIGARS
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.         SENSE OF EXPENSE – Stood flat footed – Warning placed.
                     MARMION – Attempted to buck – Warning placed.
Race 5.         MINOAN SPIRIT – Poor performance – To officially barrier trial – AR20(e).
 
Late Scratchings
Race 2.         CLANG’S TATT – 8am – No available rider.
                     LAZ BOY – 8am – No available rider.
 
Late riding alterations
Race 1.         ALL GAIN – C McIver.
Race 2.         ZIMBOOMBAH – (a) R Wilson.
 
 
“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