QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWERS JOCKEY CLUB
 
SATURDAY 6th MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE                                TRACK – SAND                                    RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards - P Lane, P Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – J Vardy, M Moore, L Scanlan
Veterinarian – D Viero
Starter – P Clarke
Assistant Starter – J Cullen
 
GENERAL
 
After inspecting the racetrack on arrival at the venue, and finding a section of the surface between the 1300m and the 1100m unsuitable for racing due to unsuccessful remedial work following recent rain, Stewards acting under the provisions of AR21(f)(ii) made the decision to reduce the distance of Race 1 from 1400m to 1200m. All parties directly impacted, including Bookmakers, were advised, with connections being given the opportunity to scratch without penalty. On-course patrons were advised via public address.
 
Due to predicted sultry weather conditions, this race meeting was conducted under the provisions of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Caring for Racing Animals in Extreme Heat Policy.
 
Licensed stablehands L Finch and J Doolan both pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR228(b) in that they conducted themselves improperly by engaging in a verbal altercation and using obscene language in the mounting yard prior to the running of Race 4. Both Ms. Finch and Ms.Doolan were fined the sum of $200 and advised of their right to refer the matter to the Internal Reviewer.

Race 1. CAPRICORNIA YEARLING SALE / DLV FINANCE CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m (Reduced from 1400m)
 
IMALI – Stewards permitted Jockey T Bannon to ride the filly 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Taken inwards by another runner near the 1150m having to be restrained off heels as a result. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TEYA – Slowly into stride. Bumped with another runner soon after the start.
 
MURTALLICA - Bumped with another runner soon after the start. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BARBICAN – Shifted in near the 1150m taking another runner inwards. Jockey J Felix was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
MARVELLOUS HEART – Jockey F Edwards, who on medical advice was unable to ride below 56.5kg at today’s race meeting was permitted to fulfil his engagement on the gelding when no other rider was available. After being slowly away, raced wide throughout, and was unable to muster pace before making some ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
POTAWATOMI - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 2. GOODWIN FAMILY / NQ HELICOPTERS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
RAW INSTINCT - Slowly into stride.
 
THE WAITERS EYE – Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 1100m.
 
MISHANI PATRIOT - Slowly into stride. Bumped with another runner soon after the start. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SIMPLE MELODY - Bumped with another runner soon after the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
WRONGLY ACCUSED - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3. BURDEKIN BRAHMANS CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
 
METRO MISSILE – Jockey F Edwards who was unable to ride the mare at the allocated weight was replaced by N Nelson. Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TAKEN ON CHANCE – Lost ground passing the 1000m and shifted wider. Raced wide from that point. Jockey J Felix reported the mare had resented the kickback in running.
 
RICH PRINCESS - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 4. SOMERVIEW BRAHMAN STUD RATINGS BAND 0-50 HANDICAP 1200m
 
FINE ELSEWHERE – Hesitated as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Stewards acceded to a request from Jockey J Felix to view the available patrol footage in order to determine whether or not the gelding had been denied a fair start. After viewing footage and considering Jockey Felix’s submission FINE ELSEWHERE was declared a runner and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s numbers. Trainer R Kirkwood was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
NITRO CITY – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Was unable to muster pace in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FLIRTY MCCOY - Raced wide for the majority.
 
COMMANDING SUN - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 5. ANNAVALE BRAHMANS CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000m
 
BOYER (NZ) – The gelding which was resuming after a prolonged absence from racing underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection and was cleared to race.
 
MARTIAL ART – Reared as the start was effected striking its head on the partition crossbar and losing considerable ground as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Williams was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
MYSTIC EYES – Commenced to lose ground when in clear running passing the 700m. Jockey J Felix reported the mare had never travelled comfortably in today’s track conditions.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BARBICAN, RED RED ROSE, RAW INSTINCT, HEMSTED, FINE ELSEWHERE, SHROUDED.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
 
Warnings
Race 4. FINE ELSEWHERE. Barrier manners.
Race 5. MARTIAL ART. Barrier manners.
 
Rider Changes
Race 4. METRO MISSILE was ridden by N Nelson.
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Stablehand L Finch. $200. AR228(b). Improper conduct.
Stablehand J Doolan. $200. AR228(b). Improper conduct.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision