Race Day Stewards’ Report
 
 
Bowen Thoroughbred Meeting
 
Date: Saturday 6th April, 2019
Track Rating: Good 4
Rail:  True
Weather: Overcast/Showers
 
Officials:
Chairman of Stewards: - M. Braunberger
Stewards:-  R. Smith
Clerk on Scales: - Stewards
Judge: - D. O’Connell
Veterinarian: - D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor: - Stewards
Starter: - J. Cullen
 
Race 1 – Bowen Turf Club BenchMark 50 Handicap – 1000M
THE DECKERAIDER – Fractious in the barrier. 
KAP IT OFF – Over-raced middle stages.  Eased off heels at 600M
TUSCAN GAMBLER – Jumped awkwardly and contacted the side of the starting stalls.  Rider P. Cullen attended to by the ambulance officer in relation to a right knee injury.
 
Race 2 – Central Hotel Bowen QTIS Maiden Plate – 1000M
THINK I CAN CAREEN – Bumped another runner as the start was effected.
MURTAHOME – Bumped another runner as the start was effected.
WICKED EVE – Finished distant last.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.
 
WAY OF THE DRAGON – Fractious in the barrier. Rider P. Cullen injured right knee when horse reared and was unable to fulfil any further commitments.  Horse scratched at 14.11 hours and trainer A. Cameron was advised he must provide a further barrier certificate for the horse after the completion of a satisfactory barrier trail.
Bookmakers were advised to rule off their books. All money invested on WAY OF THE DRAGON was directed to be refunded and a deduction of 20c in the dollar on win bets and 16c in the dollar on place bets above the line.
 
 
 
 
Race 3 – Grandview Hotel BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1200M
 
SIRIUS WITNESS – Over-raced near 1000M and eased off heels.
SYAMANTAKA MANI – Rider C. Jokic replaced P. Cullen due to P. Cullen being injured.  Eased off heels at 600M.
ANNE CATHERING – Raced wide near the 600M.
ALL ABOUT MAGIC – Was inspected by the veterinarian prior to the race and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
BLOSSOM – Raced wide near the 600M.
 
THE CHEETAH – Was inspected by theveterinarian prior to the race andwas cleared to start.  Following the completion of the event, THE CHEETAH collapsed approximately 100M after the finishing line and was pronounced deceased by the veterinary surgeon on examination (Suspected ruptured blood vessel). Samples were collected from the gelding and sent for analysis.
 
 
Race 4 – Pity Pony Tavern Class B Handicap – 1280M
GALA TICKETS – Rider A. Butler replaced P. Cullen due to P. Cullen being injured.  Stewards permitted A. Butler to ride 1.5kg over weight as there were no other riders available.  Jumped in bumping another runner at the start.
SALLY’S SPIRIT – Bumped another runner at the start.
DOUBLEO CI – Slow away and raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 5 – Queens Beach Hotel Publicans Cup BenchMark 60 Handicap – 1470M
KANUI – Jumped awkwardly.  Over-raced approaching 1200M.  Forced wider leaving the 1200M until near the 1000M.
Stewards questioned apprentice H. English and trainer J. Manzelmann in relation to the riding tactics employed on the mare in particular in the early stages of the race.
Apprentice English advised Stewards that she has ridden the mare previously and stated that in her opinion the mare prefers to race on the pace however, the horse began awkwardly and raced ungenerously approaching the 1200m and as such, she elected to allow the mare to improve forward where she obtained a position outside the leader. Ms English stated she had minimal riding instructions which was confirmed by trainer J. Manzelmann.
 
Mr Manzelmann stated that his opinion other options may have been available under the circumstances instead of racing four wide in a five horse race however after viewing the race film  in his opinion she had no choice considering the circumstances. Mr Manzelmann further stated that once Apprentice English obtained a position outside the leader she did not continue to push forward and positioned the horse just off the leader. Stewards noted the explanations.
SPIRITED CHARACTER – Rider C. Jokic replaced P. Cullen due to P. Cullen being injured. Rider  C. Jokic, advised her saddle had shifted and her mount raced ungenerously shifting out forcing another runner wider.
 
ZOFFANY ROCKET – Late scratching at 10.24am due to being injured in transit to track.  Trainer J Manelmann was advised, a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Rider P. Cullen was injured and will require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
THE CHEETAH deceased on track following a veterinary examination suspected ruptured blood vessel.  Samples obtained and sent for analysis.
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
Late Scratchings;
R2        WAY OF THE DRAGON – 14.11 - Fractious at barrier, rider injured – Satisfactory
             barrier trial required prior to starting.
 
R5        ZOFFANY ROCKET – 10.24 – Injured in transit to track – Veterinary certificate required. 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
            R1        Kap It Off – C. Jokic
            R2        Battle Mountain – C. Jokic
            R3        Syamantaka Mani – C. Jokic
            R4        Try Before Dubai – C. Jokic
            R4        Gala Tickets – A. Butler
            R4        Mishani La Scala – N. Nelson
            R5        Spirited Character – C. Jokic
 
Thisreport 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.