QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING –  SAND           RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – S. Heidke
Clerk of Scales – C. Myers
Judge – J. Brown
Veterinarian – Dr K. Schroeder
Starter – B. Steindl
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice M. Goring was ill, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards summary.
 
 
Race 1: INTEGRATED PACKAGING GROUP QTIS Maiden Plate 1090m
 
DAY TIME MARTINIS – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice when found to have the presence of blood in its mouth. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on DAY TIME MARTINIS to be refunded with the following deductions to be applied to all successful bets:
1st RUSSIAN WHISPER 21c win, 17c place.
2nd DAULAT MSACHTIGKUDA 17c place.
3rd TESSELEIGHT 17c place.
 
DAULAT MACHTIGKUDA – Leaving the 1000m was bumped on the hindquarters by PRINCESS RUMORS and became unbalanced.
 
PRESSURE AND TIME – Due to no other apprentice being available at the time, Stewards permitted jockey P. Hamblin to ride the gelding 1.5kg over the allotted weight. Slow to begin.
 
MARTY AWHA – Jumped out at the start and bumped PRINCESS RUMORS.
 
PRINCESS RUMORS – Bumped at the start. Leaving 1000m lost it rightful running and lost ground between DAULAT MACHTIGKUDA and MARTY AWHA which was forced out by THE DEVASTATOR which shifted out under riding. Jockey A. Spinks the rider of THE DEVASTATOR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a), with his licence to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 5 August and to conclude at midnight 12 August 2023.
 
 
Race 2: NUFARM / VISY Class B Handicap 1090m
 
Correct weight was delayed for the riders of LUXOR PRINCE (P. Hamblin) and SCRUFF’N’STUFF (S. Willis) which dead heated for second pacing to view the judge’s photo, after doing so both riders were satisfied with the judge’s placing’s and correct weight was declared.
 
EVANESCENT – Slow to begin. Near the 950m, momentarily raced in restricted room between CENTRE STRIKER and REGALO D’ORO which laid in.
 
MUSSEL LINES – Jumped out at the start and bumped SCRUFF’N’STUFF.
 
REGALO D’ORO – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SCRUFF’N’STUFF – Bumped at the start. Apprentice S. Willis was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m, three more than permitted.
 
CENTRE STRIKER – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: CORTEVA / RIVULIS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1212m  
 
THREE STRIPES – Slow to begin.
 
BEEOKAY – Apprentice C. Sutherland was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, which is two more than permitted.
 
BLUE JACKET – Jumped awkwardly and was then bumped by AWESOME SPIRIT. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer P. Pengelly was advised the gelding would be suspended from racing for a period three months under the provisions of AR79(4), in which it would then be required to gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
AWESOME SPIRIT – Jumped out and bumped BLUE JACKET.
 
TOY BLAZE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 4: HAIFA LIGHTNING OPEN Handicap 850m
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of DYNAMIC VERSE to view the judges photo, after being satisfied with the judge’s placing’s, correct weight was declared.
 
DYNAMIC VERSE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey A. Spinks was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, which is two more than permitted.
 
STOICAL – Slow to begin.
 
DAUNTING PRINCESS – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice G. Semmens was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, which is one more than permitted.
 
I AM FEARLESS – Jumped in the air at the start and lost ground. Raced wide for a majority of the event and shifted very wide rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 5: HIGGINS COATINGS Class B Handicap 1380m
 
CLAUDIUS – Slow to begin and lost ground when unable to muster early speed. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, apprentice C. Sutherland stated after being slow to begin, he was mindful of not being back in the field receiving kickback and therefore placed his mount under pressure to obtain a forward position. He added that after obtaining a leading position near the 850m, he allowed his mount to continue to stride forward whilst traveling comfortably on the bridle, however CLAUDIUS became under pressure at the 600m and failed to finish the race off as he had hoped. Trainer P. Duff stated the gelding does have tendency to miss the start and that when placed under pressure early can over race and has proven difficult to ride in the past. After reviewing the Stewards footage, apprentice Sutherland agreed with Stewards that he had erred in not attempting to settle his mount and take up a position on the back of the leader RASHEED approaching the 850m, in preference to continue to let the gelding stride forward, which may have assisted CLAUDIUS in being able to finish the race off stronger. Stewards however considered apprentice Sutherland’s relative inexperience, the racing manners of the horse as provided by Mr P. Duff and therefore took no further action. Apprentice C. Sutherland pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on seventeen occasions prior to the 100m, which is twelve more than permitted. Apprentice Sutherland license to ride in races was suspended for seven days commencing at midnight 7 August and concluding at midnight 14 of August 2023. 
 
MEDIA HYPE – Raced wide from the 900m. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice L. Sykes stated that the mare in his opinion had failed to run out the step up in distance of today’s race.
 
QUARTER PAST – Raced wide from the 900m.
 
 
Race 6: LINDSAY AUSTRALIA LTD BUNDABERG GOLD CUP OPEN Handicap 1380M
 
 
BOMBASAY – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery with an elevated heart rate. Trainer W. Bannerot was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
FAB’S COWBOY – Jumped awkwardly. Apprentice S. Blunt was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, which is two more than permitted.
 
JOCHBERG – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer P. Richardson was advised that JOCHBERG would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
BIGGIE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Apprentice C. Sutherland – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Used whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 4: Apprentice G. Semmens – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Used whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 6: Apprentice S. Blunt – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Used whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
Fines
Race 2: Apprentice S. Willis – $300 - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Used whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 4: Jockey A. Spinks – $300 - AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Used whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 

Suspensions
Race 1: Jockey A. Spinks – Careless riding - AR131(a) – 7 days – Commence midnight 5 August to midnight 12 August 2023
Race 5: Apprentice C. Sutherland – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Used whip on 17 occasions prior to the 100m – 7 days - Commence midnight 7 August to midnight 14 August 2023
 
 
Absent jockeys
M. Goring – Ill – Medical certificate required.
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 3: S. Willis whip use
Race 5: L. Sykes whip use
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6: BOMBASAY – Poor post-race recovery with an elevated heart rate – Vet certificate
Race 6: JOCHBERG – Lame off foreleg – Vet certificate
 
Bleeders
Race 3: BLUE JACKET – Bled both nostrils – 1st time – 3 month suspension from racing and a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: PRESSURE TIME – Paul Hamblin
Race 2: EVANESCENT – Landan Sykes
Race 3: DRATINI – Rob Thorburn
Race 3: AWESOME SPIRIT – Gabrielle Semmens
Race 4: HAN DYNASTY – Rob Thorburn
Race 5: MEDIA HYPE – Landan Sykes
Race 6: FAB’S COWBOY – Sophie Blunt
 
 
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: DAY TIME MARTINIS at 1.08pm on veterinary advice
 
 
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.