QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BOWEN TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Good 4
RAIL – True Entire Course
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – R Hanson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Veterinarian & Swab Attendant – Dr B Logan
 
SUPPLEMENTARY STEWARD’S REPORT
 
As Apprentice M Goring was unable to fulfill his engagements for reasons acceptable to Stewards, the following replacements were approved –
 
Race 1 Bones – S Sheargold , Race 3 - Tsunami Force - Apprentice L Overall, Race 5 - C Jokic
 
Race 2 Admiral Ash and  Race 4 Sendsationbull which Apprentice M Goring had committed to ride were declared late scratching’s at 1:00 p.m. when no rider was available.
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following rider overweights:
Race 1 – G Kliese (Focus) +0.5KG
 
Race 1: OPEN HANDICAP  1000M
 
 
BONES –  Slow into stride. Bumped with THATFEELSBETTER at the 600 metres.
 
FOCUS –  Fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly losing ground.
 
THATFEELSBETTER –  Slow to begin. Bumped with BONES at the 600 metres and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Trainer T Button was asked to comment on the improved performance of OCEAN EMPEROR in winning today’s event in comparison to the gelding’s previous start at Cairns on 3 March 2024 when it finished in last position. Mr Button stated that prior to the Cairns performance  OCEAN EMPEROR had won its previous four starts in North Qld and believed that the gelding had raced flat on that occasion due to the 6 hours float transport from his Bowen base stables to Cairns. Following that disappointing performance Trainer T Button then elected to freshen the preparation of OCEAN EMPEROR and gave the gelding a three-week short break from which it had benefitted. The explanation of Trainer T Button was noted.
 
Race 2: QTIS CLASS 3 PLATE 1000M
 
FINSCEAL –  Stood flat footed at the start and lost considerable ground before finishing well. Trainer T Button stated that the gelding was having it’s first race start for his stable since coming from Brisbane however stated that the gelding had been slow to begin at all its previous southern starts and advised that it was unfortunately a racing characteristic of the gelding. He advised that FINSCEAL will be better suited over longer distances than today’s race. Trainer T Button was advised that a warning was issued.
 
LISTEN LISTEN - Difficult to load which then delayed the start. Trainer A Molino was advised by Stewards that a final warning had now been issued in relation to the barrier manners of the mare. Mr Molino advised that he will seek Stewards permission to have the mare loaded first in all future starts to avoid such delays.
 
OUT BACK BOOM – Raced ungenerously throughout and hung in badly at the 600 metres when tailed off. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised by Stewards that the mare will be required to complete a satisfactory barrier trial before racing again.
 
The race was judged without the aid of the digital photo finish due to an equipment malfunction.
 
Race 3: MAIDEN PLATE     1200M
 
KANGALOON –  Tired over the concluding stages and finished a considerable distance behind the remainder of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L Manzelmann was advised that KANGALOON will be required to trial before being permitted to race again.
 
TSUNAMI FORCE –  Commenced to race keenly approaching the 800 metres when racing between runners. Shifted wider on the track at the 600 metres.
 
The race was judged without the aid of the digital photo finish due to an equipment malfunction.
 
Race 4: BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1280M
 
An issue with the photo finish was rectified and all races onwards were judged using same.
 
SOPHIA’S LASS – Tightened momentarily passing the 600 metres when racing to the inside of LIGHTEADEDNESS (A Layt) and WELL RESTED (G Kliese) both of which shifted in marginally at the point of the turn.
 
LIGHTEADEDNESS – Shifted in marginally at the 600 metres .
 
WELL RESTED- Shifted in marginally at the 600 metres .

 
Race 5: BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1470M
 
WINTILLY –  Raced three wide for the majority.
 
BLEND – Slow to begin.
 
JOE’S GIGGLE – Held up making the home turn before being eased wide to obtain clear running at the 350 metres.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 Nil
Fines
 Nil               
Suspensions
 Nil
Race day injuries/illness
 Nil
Absent jockeys
Apprentice M Goring  
Adjourned inquiries
Nil     

 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2. FINSCEAL (Trainer T Button) – Warning - Slow to Begin
Race 2. OUT BACK BOOM (Trainer John Manzelmann) – To Trial – Unsatisfactory performance
Race 2. LISTEN LISTEN (Trainer A Molino) – Warning – Difficult to load.
Race 3. KANGALOON (Trainer L Manzelmann) - – To Trial – Unsatisfactory performance
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
As per Supplementary Report above.
 
Late scratchings
As per Supplementary Report above.
 
 
 
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.