QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CHINCHILLA RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3          RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards –T Preston
Stewards – A Johnston
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Club
Veterinarian –Dr C Powell.
Starter – I Henderson
Photo finish Operator- J Moody
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following weight variances for this meeting-
 
Race 1- Jky T Banks- +1.0 kg , Race 3- Jky S McGovern- +.5kg, Race 6- Jky T Banks +1.0 kg.

Race 1:CHINCHILLA CAR WASH MAIDEN PLATE 1030M

BEYONDTASTIC- Shortly after entering the home straight tended to lay out for a short distance.
 
GRYLLUS- Raced wide with no cover from the 600m point.
 
POP’N’PICKLES- Was slow to begin, raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. On returning to scales Jky J Rudd advised Stewards that his saddle had slipped shortly after the start which resulted him not to be able to fully test his mount during the event. Stewards noted Jky Rudd’s comments.
 
THE PIED PIPER- Slow to begin.
 
CHAROSE- Began awkwardly.
 
Race 2:CLUB PATRON CRAIG BLACK BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1030M
 
COURTINBGROCK- Jumped out shortly after the start and tightened another runner to the inside. Tended to lay in in the home straight.
 
VALAR DOHAERIS- Travelled wide with no cover during the middle stages of the race.
 
SAVVY SONG- Began awkwardly, jumped out at the start bumping COFFEE COMING. Prior to the home turn laid out for a short distance resulting in COFFEE COMING being tightened for room at that point.
 
BEGIN- Was slow to begin then raced wide for the majority of the event without cover.
 
COFFEE COMING- Bumped by another runner to the inside at the start and then tightened for room shortly after the start when SAVVY SONG and COURTINGROCK jumped in and out respectively. When improving into the race prior to the home turn was tightened for room and lost ground between SAVVY SONG and SUNNY EXCELS
 
SUNNY EXCELS- Began awkwardly with its head in the air at the start then slow into stride. Failed to go the early speed and from the 1000m point began to lose ground and as a result raced at the rear of the field for some distance. Prior to the home turn laid in for a short distance when outside COFFEE COMING resulting in that runner being tightened for room and losing ground.
 
FILLYRAE CYRUS- Raced three -wide during the early stages of the event.
 
Race 3: RIE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200M
 
MIRALIE- Dipped shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ELENARA- Began awkwardly and jumped in the air at the start then failed to go the early speed and raced at the rear of the field for the majority despite the urgings of the rider to improve.
 
TAKEMEOUTTHEBACK- Raced wide with no cover during the middle stages of the event.
 
MADAM AVA- Shortly after being loaded the Mare reared, dislodging the rider (Jky M Butler) and then became cast in the barriers. Pre- race vet examination was undertaken and the horse subsequently declared a late scratching at 2.16pm by Stewards acting on Vet advice. On the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on the MADAM AVA were to be refunded in full with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 2.16pm: 0c in the dollar for the win and 5c in the dollar for the place, 8c place on the 2nd place horse and 8c place on the 3rd placed horse. Trainer Mr T Button was advised by Stewards that a barrier pass to the satisfaction of Stewards would be required for the Mare’s barrier manners exhibited today before the horse is permitted to start in a race again. Jky M Butler- Was injured after being dislodged from his mount and examined by QAS. Jky Butler was subsequently passed fit to continue riding today. However, after the last race Jky M Butler advised Stewards that his injury had become worse as the day progressed and would need to seek medical attention in coming days. Jky M Butler was advised that a medical clearance would be required prior to him riding again.
 
DARK ORIGINS- S CHAMPKIN- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event.
 
TRY TO BE GOOD- Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
Race 4: CHINCHILLA RSL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
CORSUCAN- Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
EMPEROR TEIO- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event then raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
MR LANNIGAN- Began awkwardly.
 
NALSSENDORI- Began awkwardly.
 
EAGLE VISION- Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
EMIRATE PRIDE- Hung in for the majority then when entering the home straight tended to lay in from the 200m for the remainder of the race.
 
MAGNASPHERE- Slow to begin and then raced at the tail of the field for the majority of the event.
 
Race 5:CASSI WEST QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by the rider Jky N Evans of the second placed horse STAR OF THE ELMS, against SINNAMON TOAST being declared the winner alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from all relevant parties and viewing the patrol footage available, Stewards found that whilst SINNAMON TOAST shifted inward in the home straight approaching the 200m point inconveniencing STAR OF THE ELMS to his inside resulting in the rider Jky N Evans having to check and losing ground. They did not feel the interference suffered to STAR OF THE ELMS exceeded the half a length margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore, dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judges numbers as semaphored. Stewards will inquire into the incident as soon as practical when Jky T Banks is physically fit to provide evidence at an inquiry.
 
CROWNING GLORY- Began awkwardly.
 
HE IS LUCKY- Began awkwardly and raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 1300m point.
 
PAR UN NEZ- Raced with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
STAR OF THE ELMS- Approaching the 200m elected to take the run to the inside of SINNAMON TOAST when that horse shifted ground inwards resulting in the Gelding’s rider having to ease and came off heels subsequently losing ground.
 
BEGUDTOYAOWNER- Began awkwardly.
 
CALATHIEL- Had to ease off heels approaching the 1300m.
 
SINNAMON TOAST- When approaching the 200m point began to shift in resulting in another runner being inconvenienced and losing ground.
 
RACE 6: PROCREW CHINCHILLA CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400M
 
HARD STRIDE- A pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken as the horse is aged 12 years of age. This examination revealed that the horse was fit to race at today’s meeting. After hearing comments from Trainer Mr J Judge Stewards reprimanded him for the late declaration of a rider.
 
SNOWFIRE- Veered out shortly after the start before being corrected by the rider.
 
MILITARY KINGS- Began awkwardly and raced at the tail of the field from the 1300m point then began to improve into the race from the 300m point.
 
DREAMTIME- Jumped out and bumped HEZHOME shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 1350m point.
 
ROLLINWITHTHEFLOW- Raced three-wide with no cover during the middle stages of the event.
 
HEZHOME- Bumped by another runner after the start.
 
THE CARPENTER- Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
WAITAKERE- After entering the home straight the gelding began to race erratically for a short distance. When approaching the crossing after the running of race 6 WAIKATERIE baulked at the crossing and then when attempting to jump it. Jky Banks appeared to have been caught off guard resulting him sustaining muscle and nerve soreness in his neck and shoulder. QAS examined Jky Banks and then transported him to Chinchilla hospital for further assessment. Jky Banks was advised that a medical certificate would be required prior to him riding again.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 6- HARD STRIDE- Trainer J Judge- LR 67- Late notification of a rider.
 
Fines
 
Nil

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Race 3- Jky M Butler- Medical Certificate Required.
 
Race 6- Jky T Banks- Medical Certificate Required.
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners and Race 6- THE CARPENTER.
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 3- MADAM AVA- Barrier Manners- AR75(1)- Barrier Pass.
 
Veterinary Certificates
 
Nil
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Race- 5- 2nd vs 1st- alleged interference prior to 200m point- Protest was dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2- STRIVE T0 SUCCED- Appr Jky S Robbins
 
Race 4- MAGNASPHERE- Jky M Butler
 
Race 6- HARD STRIDE- Jky P Randall, DREAMTIMER- Appr Jky S Champkin, THE CARPENTER- Jky J Rudd, WAITAKERE- Jky T Banks.
 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 3- MADAM AVA- L/Scr 2.06pm Stewards acting on Vet advice after being cast in the barriers.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s 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.