QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER –FINE             TRACK RATING –SOFT 6/ SOFT 5 @11:30am    RAIL –TRUE
PENETROMETER –5.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener
Stewards – G Goold, P Reardon
Clerk of Scales – C Simpson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanaugh
Swab Attendants –L Chaplin
Starter – K Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer B Robinson was fined $500 for failing to notify riders for MOSS FACTOR (Race 1) and HOKE’S RUN by the prescribed time. In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of Mr Robinson’s poor recent record in relation to this rule.
 
Trainer D Bowen was fined $200 for failing to notify a rider for SOPHIA’S LASS (Race 3) by the prescribed time.
 
Trainer S Wise was fined $100 for failing to notify a rider for PETITE PROMISE (Race 7) by the prescribed time.
 
Stewards approved Jockey J Grob to ride I AM A HIT (Race 6) 1/2kg overweight.
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, Stewards upgraded the track to a Soft 5.          
 
App. M Wishart was fined $500 for having in her possession and using her mobile phone whilst in the jockeys room. AR218(4)(c). Is assessing penalty Stewards were mindful of App. Wishart’s prior record in relation to these matters, and further, that on examination of Ms Wishart’s mobile phone, that there was no nefarious activity associated with the use of the telephone.
 
Race 1: BUCK'S BAKERY Maiden Plate 1650 metres
 
CRITICAL THINKER- Cast its off hind plate in running. Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
NO DOUBLE DIPPING- A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to have been galloped on significantly on the near hind leg. Trainer K Deacon was advised he will be required to obtain a Veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to next racing.  
 
GAME NAME- Slow to begin. Tightened for room and checked passing the winning post on the first occasion. Jockey G Walters was reminded of his obligations in relation to his use of the whip on horses out of contention.
 
CARREFOUR- Slow to begin. Passing the winning post on the first occasion was tightened for room and checked when racing between CRITIAL THINKER which shifted out after commencing to over race, and GAME NAME which was taken in by NO DOUBLE DIPPING which shifted in and away from FROM THE GONG despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MOSS FACTOR- Slow to begin. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer B Robinson was advised that as this was the first occasion on which the mare had bled, it would now incur a 3 month ban from racing and further would be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
BELLA'S BEAT- Placed in restricted room and eased near the 400m.
 
RED VEGAS- Slow to begin.
 
MA DUSHKA- Made the turn near the 1100m awkwardly.
 
 
Race 2: LANDSBOROUGH HOTEL Class 3 Handicap 1650 metres
 
LOCA- Began awkwardly losing ground. Jockey J Murphy expressed disappointment in the performance of the gelding which he advised failed to travel comfortably during the event. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
Race 3: BEAUDESERT MEDICAL CENTRE QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres
 
GLAMBORGINI- Held up rounding the home turn.
 
HUE- Leaving the 1000m, was steadied to avoid the heels of MISHANI MISTRESS which shifted in. App. M Savva the rider of MISHANI MISTRESS was advised to exercise more care. Forced wider near the 1000m and raced wide for the remainder. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
PRINCE OF MARAKESH- Bumped at the start and lost ground.
 
SIZZLING GAL- Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: TOP ECHELON Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
MOUNT ZION- Declared at late scratching by order of the Stewards at 2:03pm after the gelding refused to load into the barriers. Upon the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on the gelding be refunded with the following deductions to apply-
 
1st- 0 cents the win, 0 cents the place
2nd – 5 cents the place
3rd- 7cents the place.
 
Trainer M Dunn was advised he will be required to obtain a barrier certificate for the gelding prior to it next racing.
 
SIMPLY ROSE- Tightened shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced in restricted room near the 800m and lost ground.
 
FRENCH MINER- Slow into stride.
 
Race 5: RURAL DOCTORS FOUNDATION HIBERNIAN CUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2450 metres
 
OUR HOT FRIEND- Stewards questioned App. L Barr in relation to the performance of the gelding and further as to her riding of the gelding during the middle stages. App. Barr advised that the gelding settled towards the rear of the field as she had expected, and that she did not overly pressure the horse in the early stages as it has a tenancy to over race if ridden aggressively in its races. App Barr added that near the 1100m, when the pace of the raced quickened, OUR HOT FIREND became detached from the main body of the field and for that reason she commenced to ride her mount along from the 900m to improve her position. App Barr went on to say that from this point the gelding ran on reasonably, however overall in her opinion was disappointing. Having had an opportunity to review the patrol footage, App Barr agreed with Stewards that between the 1100m and 900m she erred in not placing her mount under greater pressure sooner than she did in an endeavour to improve her position closer to the remainder of the field. Stewards however bearing in mind App. Barr’s inexperience as an apprentice rider took the matter no further. A post-race Veterinary examination of gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
CAPTAIN RIDDLE- After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to a position with cover near the 2000m.
 
TRIPPER- Slow to begin. Shifted 3 wide to improve near the 1400m and was forced 4 wide by another runner near the 1200m.  
 
OCEANARIUM- Began awkwardly. Shifted 3 wide to improve near the 1100m.
 
Race 6: EVERGREEN POWER SEEDING Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards considered whether there were grounds upon which to lodge an objection on behalf of the connections of the 3rd placed I AM A HIT against HOSTWIN TORONADO being declared 1st for interference over the concluding stages. After reviewing the patrol footage, Stewards elected not to proceed with an objection.
 
HOSTWIN TORONADO- Shifted in under pressure in the home straight bumping another runner near the finish line.  
 
I AM A HIT- Slow to begin. Bumped on the hindquarters approaching the finish line.
 
LUZ LONG- Near the 600m was tightened for room and eased when racing to the inside of SPITES which shifted in when not completely clear. App. Wishart the rider of SPRITES was reprimanded.
 
SPRITES- Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
POWERWOLF- Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
KING BART- As S Tomlinson was overweight, he was replaced by J Taylor. Subsequently App. S Tomlinson was fined $200 for accepting the ride when overweight.
 
Race 7:  RDAQ Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres
 
FIFTY FOUR SQUARES - Forced wider on the track near the 600m and as a result raced 3 wide for the remainder.
 
TELEPHONE BOOTH- Forced wider on the track near the 600m and as a result raced 3 wide for the remainder.
 
DREAM ENTITY- Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ASTROPHYSICS- Connections advised it would be the intention to ride the mare further forward if circumstances permit. Subsequently settled in a mid-field position. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I’M A FOXY GIRL- A post-race veterinary examination of the filly which weakened in the home straight failed to reveal any abnormalities. The trainers representative Mr D Barron was advised that the filly would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
Race 8: RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap - Base Rating 45 1100 metres
 
MENINDEE- Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
SAN BERNARDINO- Raced in restricted room near the 750m, before being eased near the 700m.
 
UNIFICATION- Began awkwardly.
 
JENO- Slow to begin.
 
HEDONIE- Tightened for room shortly after the start. Bumped approaching the 100m before being disappointed for a run and eased.
 
TOGZ- Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority.
 
DREAMALINA- Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority.
 
CORBIN- Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority. Shifted in to secure clear running near the 100m and in doing so bumped another runner.
 
EPIC PLAYER- Jockey A Fancourt was reprimanded in that she negligently presented the incorrect saddlecloth to trainer A Boyd when weighing out for this event.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6- M Wishart. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 8- A Fancourt. Negligence. AR227(a)
 
Fines
B Robinson- $500. Late rider notification. LR67.
M Wishart- $500. Use of mobile telephone in jockey’s room.
Race 3- D Bowen- $200. Late rider notification. LR67.
Race 6- S Tomlinson- $200. Accept ride when overweight. AR190(3)
Race 7- S Wise- $100. Late rider notification. LR67.
 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
AWAPHAWA, SPLASHING ROSA, RAHAAN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- NO DOUBLE DIPPING- Laceration near hind leg. Vet cert required.
Race 4- MOUNT ZION- Refused to load. Barrier certificate required.
Race 7- I’M FOXY GIRL- Poor performance. Barrier trial required.
 
Bleeders
Race 1- MOSS FACTOR. Both nostrils. 3 month ban plus 1000m gallop required.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         9 MOSS FACTOR - Jason Taylor
Race 3:         12 SOPHIA’S LASS - Jason Taylor
Race 4:         2 HOKE’S RUN - Ms Madeleine Wishart,
                    16 FRENCH MINER - Sheriden Tomlinson,
Race 7:         8 PETITE PROMISE - Robbie Fradd
Race 8:         14 CORBIN - Matthew Powell
                    15 EPIC PLAYER - Ms Alannah Fancourt
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4- MOUNT ZION @ 2:03pm. Refused to load.
 
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.