QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BOWEN TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Good 4         
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – P. Gillard, P. Warren, J. McIntosh, S. Nosworthy (Cadet)
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ewan 21-09-2024 – Race 6: DGH BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
AOLANI – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer T. Button regarding the late scratching of AOLANI.
 
GENERAL
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, following a report from the CEO of the Bowen Turf Club, Stewards inspected a section of the track near the 840 metres where damage had occurred due to a leaking water pipe located on the outside rail. Seepage from the pipe had reached the track to approximately 5 metres off the inside rail. In consultation with senior riders, the track was deemed safe, and all riders were advised of and made aware of that section of the track.
 
Stewards accepted the following overweights:
Race 3. R. Wiggins +1.0kg
Race 3. J. Stanley +1.0kg
Race 4. P. Romeo +1.0kg
Race 7. A. Sewell +0.5kg
 
Race 1: HORSESHOE BAY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1470 M
 
UNDER THE LIMIT – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
SHIPS AHOY – On returning to scale, Jockey J. Stanley reported the gelding had a tendency to hang out over the final 200 metres.
 
Race 2: BOWEN MURAL CITY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1200 M
 
SNEAKY FREDDY – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
WELL HELD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced greenly over the concluding stages when placed under pressure.
 
UNDER THE SHADOW – Disappointed for a run to the inside of WELL HELD in the early part of the home straight before shifting across heels passing the 250 metres to gain clear running.
 
MARKERINK – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: MOTHER BEDDOCK OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M
 
PRIME RULER – Bumped on jumping. Shifted out when placed under pressure passing the 200 metres.
 
NORTHERN PRIDE – Bumped on jumping.

STATS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Shifted in when placed under pressure passing the 200 metres causing Jockey R. Wiggins to momentarily stop riding and straighten his mount. When questioned on the performance, Jockey R. Wiggins stated that the gelding travelled well until being placed under pressure before straightening however failed to run on. Trainer S. Massingham advised that STATS would now be sent for a spell.
 
BRINGYATICKET – Slow into stride.
 
CHICKERARTIE – Shifted in on jumping bumping PRIME RULER.
 
PRIMAL SCREAM – Began awkwardly then shifted out bumping with NORTHEN PRIDE and  then attempted to savage that runner. Raced wide without cover throughout. Trainer S. Royes was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
TO LOVE SOMEBODY – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: BOWEN LIGHTHOUSE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M
 
MAGIC GAME – Over-raced for a short distance leaving the 1000 metres. On returning to scale, jockey J. Stanley reported that the mare didn’t appreciate the firmness of the track and failed to run on over the concluding stages.
 
LOOMING ONE – Slow to begin.
 
COMBAT MEDIC – Shifted in when struck with the whip passing the 200 metres.
 
OHMIKKIUSOFINE – Threw its head in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced fiercely in the early stages.
 
DISCO ANNIE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
ARIK LAD – Raced ungenerously for a short distance leaving the 1000 metres. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
THREDBO – Restrained off heels when passing the 800 metres.
 
Race 5: FLAGSTAFF HILL LOOKOUT BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to a mechanical breakdown with the on-course Ambulance.
 
KING RUPERT – Stewards permitted a late gear change for KING RUPERT, which was having its first race start for Trainer G. Hughes, to race without Bar Plates (Front). Shifted across heels leaving the 200 metres to gain clear running.
 
BAKERSFIELD – Began awkwardly.
 
CINQUE TERRE – Severely checked at the start after being tightened for room and lost ground. Shifted out abruptly to improve when rounding the home turn.
 
CELEBRATION – Slow into stride.
 
HARVESTA – Shifted out under pressure passing the 100 metres bumping SPEC OF SILVER which became unbalanced.
 
PARA PARK CHANCE – Blundered on jumping. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
HIT SNOOZE – Bounded in the air on as the start was effected and began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
WHITTLESFORD – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPEC OF SILVER – Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start away from PARA PARK CHANCE which blundered, inconveniencing CINQUE TERRE. Raced wide through the middle stages. Became unbalanced near the 100 metres after being bumped by HARVESTA.
 
SO ODELIA – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SALIKA DIVA – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously over the concluding stages.
 
Race 6: BIG MANGO CLASS 3 PLATE 1200 M
 
BURNS TO EMBRACE (GB) – Raced greenly over the concluding stages.
 
RESTRICTIONS – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
MEMPHIS SHADOW – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room passing the 800 metres. Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
NO LOVE LOST – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to both hind legs consistent with being galloped on.  
 
CANDLELIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
AOLANI – Severely checked when passing the 150 metres when attempting a run where there was insufficient room to the inside of NO LOVE LOST. At a subsequent inquiry, in the presence of senior riders (C. Spry and J. Huxtable), Apprentice Jockey O. Kendal (AOLANI) agreed with the submissions of the stewards and senior riders that she was attempting a run where there was insufficient room. Apprentice Kendal was severely reprimanded over the incident under the provisions of AR 131(a).
 
FERGYLISCIOUS – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 7: ROSE BAY CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1470 M
 
LOVE ON DISPLAY – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages.
 
VIVA AMERICANA – Restrained off heels shortly after the start, then preceded to over-race for a short distance. Raced wide throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. Apprentice Olivia Kendal – Careless Riding – AR 131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Fines
Nil                          
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness.
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 3. PRIMAL SCREAM – Warning – Racing Manners.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Nil
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
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.