QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
CHINCHILLA RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2017  
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – GOOD 4        RAIL – TRUE  
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – E. Hodges
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – J. Moody
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Powell
Starter – I. Henderson
 
RACE 1: CLUB HOTEL '11TH HOUR' BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1400M
 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Near the 1200m was tightened for room and had to steady.
 
GULLY GOSH – Slow to begin.
 
CALCETINES – Near the 1350m checked to avoid heels. Apprentice N. Lentini rider of SILVER SCREEN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a), the carelessness being that near the 1350m she allowed her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of CALCETINES resulting in that runner losing its rightful running. Apprentice N. Lentini’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to commence midnight on Saturday 18 November and to expire at midnight on Monday 27 midnight. When determining penalty stewards took in to account apprentice Lentini’s inexperience in race riding and record in relation to this rule.
 
SILVER SCREEN – Made the home turn wide. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
WULFIES LADY – Raced keen in the early stages.
 
NAUTICAL LAD – Jockey N. Evans accidentally dropped his whip near the 150m. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
LUCKS IN – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
 
RACE 2: WDC 'REMEMBRANCE DAY' CLASS B HANDICAP 1200M
 
Apprentice D. Grham (DEEP CREEK) will be interviewed in regards to failing to claim her allowance.
 
Apprentice H. Phillips (RAHDANE) will  be interviewed in regards to failing to weigh in when required to do so
 
NOTHIN’ ZAPPENIN’ – Raced wide throughout.
 
BURKETOWN LARRIKIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
RAHDANE – Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
 
RACE 3: BARB SEXTON MEMORIAL 'LEST WE FORGET' BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1030M
 
THAT’S THE PLAN – Weakened over the concluding stages. Post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had a mild respiratory infection. Trainer R. Cloherty will be advised that results of a scope to be forwarded to stewards prior to racing the gelding again.
 
CHESTNUT VALLEY – Near the 200m had to steady momentarily as a result of THAT’S THE PLAN weakening back through the field.
 
HIZOU – Raced wide throughout.
 
REINA DE HIELO – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
RACE 4: MCDONALDS CHINCHILLA 'ARMISTICE' OPEN HANDICAP 1030M
 
TESTASCANA – Began awkwardly.
 
LIVERPOOL JANE – Tightened for room between runners on jumping and lost ground.
 
MUSIC SCENE – Began awkwardly.
 
GO GET SUM – Began awkwardly. Bumped by MUSIC SCENE shortly after the start. Jockey T. Banks accidently dropped his whip near the 200m.
 
OL’ BROWN EYES – Made the home turn wide.
 
LE MAX – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
GOLFING – Raced 4 wide without cover. Near the 200m was bumped by OL’ BROWN EYES.
 
 
RACE 5: SLATERS ROAD SERVICES 'RED POPPY' QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1030M
 
Start of this race was delayed when DRUMMLE dislodged its’ rider on the way to the barriers, galloped a considerable distance before it broke through outside running rail and was recaptured shortly thereafter. Subsequently was scratched at 4:28pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on DRUMMLE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers prior to the late scratching of PET DRAGON.

0 cents in the dollar for the Win #10
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #14
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3
 
 
Underwent a veterinary examination which revealed minor lacerations to off side.
 
Start was further delayed when multiple starters proved difficult to load.
 
Start was again delayed when PET DRAGON refused to load. Subsequently was a late scratching at 4:43 pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on PET DRAGON be refunded, with the following deductions to apply for any bets taken after the late scratching of DRUMMLE:

0 cents in the dollar for the Win #10
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #14
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3

 
Stewards advised Mr J. Herne that the horse will be required to perform satisfactorily in an barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
IMPERIOUS ROSE – Shifted out abruptly near the 150m.
 
THING OF BEAUTY – Shifted out under pressure near the 150m.
 
RED WEDDING – Began awkwardly.
 
NORTHERN DRAGON – Began awkwardly with its’ head in the air making contact with apprentice M. Wishart’s head.
 
EDENANNIE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
KILRUSH – Raced wide throughout.

BLACK CHATEAU – Tightened between runners at the start.
 
SIR TITANITE – Raced wide throughout. Made the home turn wide.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 1. App. N. Lentini - careless riding – 9 days (m/n 18.11.17 – m/n 27.11.17) – AR. 137(a)
 
Follow up
Race 2. App. H. Phillips – Failed to weigh in when required to do so.
Race 2. App. D. Graham – Failed to claim full allowance.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. THAT’S THE PLAN – Mild respiratory infection – Scope and vet. clearance req. – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. PET DRAGON – Refused to load – Barrier trial req. – AR. 8(t)
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Late scratchings
 
Late Scratchings
Race 5.         DRUMMLE @ 4:28pm
                     PET DRAGON @ 4:43pm 
 
Late Riders
Race 5.  BUBBA ROCKER  - A. Van Der Sanden
 
Published subject to correction upon revision