QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CHARTERS TOWERS RACE CLUB– SATURDAY 22nd June  2019
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK –SAND       RAIL –  TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Warren, C Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge –  H. Loudon  T .Lusk
Veterinarian – Dr. D.Viero
Sample Collection Officer – A. Lee
Starter – T. Woodham
Betting Supervisor – Stewards
 
Race 1: MINJAR GOLD QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
EDGED IN LACE – The mare, which was resuming after a prolonged absence from racing, underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination was cleared to start. Slow to Begin.
 
MOSSBERG - Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
ACEEM - Raced wide throughout.
 
PRIVATE CLIENT - Was permitted to race without a Tongue Tie when it became dislodged en-route to the start and was unable to be re-fitted.
 
Race 2: HAMMER & CO CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
 
WAY OF THE DRAGON – Due to an administrative error the official Race Day Programme advertised the filly as racing in Blinkers. Stewards granted permission for the filly to race without Blinkers and on-course patrons were advised via public address. Trainer Mr. A Cameron was directed to correct the situation prior to the filly’s next race start. Fractious in the barrier and reared as the start was effected losing ground. Raced wide throughout. Mr. Cameron was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.
 
Race 3: CHARTERS TOWERS VETERINARY SERVICE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000m
 
READY ZAIM FIRE - Connections advised Stewards that as the gelding does not respond to the whip, Jockey M Haley would be instructed not to use it in running. On-course patrons were advised via public address.
 
MISHANI LA SCALA - Slow to begin. Shifted in soon after jumping.
 
AZTEC WARRIOR - Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
MAKE HER OWN WAY - Slowly into stride.
 
BOUND TO ME – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOLONGLE CHIEF- Raced wide throughout.
 
The declaration of Correct Weight was delayed whilst Stewards consulted with the Official Judge in confirming 2nd placing. After scrutinizing the photo-finish no discernible margin could be established between BOUND TO ME and MOLONGLE CHIEF and a dead-heat was declared between the 2 runners for 2nd place.
 
Race 4: BSNA BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400m
 
NIGHT ATTIRE - Was a late scratching on Veterinary advice at 1:30pm after becoming fractious and sustaining significant bruising to the off-hind cannon in transit to the race meeting. Trainer’s Representative Ms. C Royes was advised a Veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race. After inquiring into the reason NIGHT ATTIRE was left unattended on course during the meeting, Stewards fined Trainer Ms. S Royes the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR166.
 
GOOD CATCH - Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SPARE TICKET - Finished tailed off. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Ms. J Hassett advised Stewards that it is her intention to restrict the gelding’s future racing to non-TAB venues. Jockey G Watson advised Stewards the gelding had been reluctant to stretch out on the sand and may be better suited to grass surfaces.
 
 
Race 5: MD HUNTER EARTHMOVING TOWERS CUP BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1800m
 
EDEN ROAD- Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer S Royes for the late declaration of G Watson as rider of the gelding. Slowly into stride. Raced in restricted room passing the 1600m when runners to the outside shifted in. Jockey Watson reported the saddle shifted soon after jumping placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
ISLAND BAR- Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SPORTS TYCOON - Raced in restricted room and was taken in passing the 1600m when a runner to the outside shifted in.
 
MR RESETTI- Stewards permitted Jockey S Sheargold to ride half a kilo overweight as no other rider was available. Nonetheless Jockey Sheargold was fined the sum of $200.00 under the provisions of rule AR190(3). Shifted in passing the 1600m placing runners to the inside in restricted room. Jockey Sheargold was cautioned and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Stewards inquired into the reason SPORTS TYCOON (P Cullen) had to be restrained and lost ground passing the 1400m. It was established that EDEN ROAD (G Watson), which was being ridden under difficulty due to the saddle having shifted soon after the start, shifted out momentarily at that point of the race. Simultaneously, MR RESETTI (S Sheargold), which was racing in a 4 wide position shifted in whilst rounding the turn. As a result SPORTS TYCOON was placed in restricted room and had to be restrained. After viewing the patrol footage and hearing evidence from the riders involved Stewards were of the opinion the predominant shift was attributable to MR RESETTI and Jockey Sheargold was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of rule AR131(a). In assessing penalty Stewards took into consideration the degree of the interference, Jockey Sheargold’s good record in relation to the rule, and the shift from EDEN ROAD which also contributed to the incident.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. Jockey S Sheargold. AR131(a). Careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 5. Jockey S Sheargold. $200.00. AR190(3).Overweight.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 5. Sports Tycoon, Donavia, Mr Resetti, Eden Road
 
Warnings
Race 2. Way of the Dragon. Barrier manners.
 
Bars
Race 4. Night Attire. Injured off hind. Vet Clearance prior to next start.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Eden Road was ridden by G Watson.
 
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 4. Night Attire scratched on Vet’s advice at 1:30pm.
 
The following were late scratchings by order of Stewards at 12:00pm when no rider was available.
Race 1. American General.
Race 2. No Hat No Play, Jackoh.
Race 3. Stone Philosopher, Moloongle Hero.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision