QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CHINCHILLA TURF CLUB
 
CHINCHILLA – Tuesday, 23rd May 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Good 3; upgraded to a Firm 2 at 10:22am    RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – C. Warren, J. Childs, T. Preston & D. Kerwick
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr C. Baericke and Dr C. Keating
Swab Attendants – J. Pedofsky
Starters – I. Hendersen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Toowoomba – Saturday, 20 May 2023
 
Race 2: MOCO FOOD SERVICES FILLIES & MARE BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1000m
 
LADY WAIRUA – Co-trainer C. Geran was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of Georgina Cartwright as the rider of the filly.
 
Race 3: TAB BETS FRIENDS WINTE PROVINCIAL STAYERS – HEAT- BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 2000m
 
TOKYO BLOSSOM – Co-trainer M. Sears advised subsequent to its start on Saturday, 20 May, the filly underwent an endoscopic examination which indicated signs of a minor upper-respiratory infection and the filly had now been started on a course of antibiotics.
 
 
Race 1: SHERATON GROUP SERVICES QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing both Matthew McGillivray, rider of BLUEPRINT and Stewards to view footage of the start. Once both parties were satisfied, correct weight was declared on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
BLUEPRINT – Began very awkwardly. Raced keenly when crowded for room in the early stages. Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight. Performed below market expectations. Rider M. McGillivray stated that after beginning awkwardly, the gelding settled further back than anticipated, however he was pleased with how his mount finished off the event. He further added he was not dissatisfied with overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
OVER THE FALLS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
DREAM OF GIARDINI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
QUEST OF QUESTS – Became awkwardly placed on the heels of VALIANT JOAN over the concluding stages.
 
REDVEDEV – Passing the 200m, shifted to the inside of the heels of BLUEPRINT to obtain clear running. Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice L. Sykes was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(iii) in that he did use his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
MY TATIANA – Pulled up abruptly passing the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained an off-fore tendon injury. Trainer B. Park advised the mare would now be retired. Notwithstanding this advice, trainer B. Park was advised the mare would require a full veterinary clearance including results of an ultrasound of the off-fore tendon and suspensory ligaments; prior to barrier trialling to Stewards’ satisfaction before being permitted to start in a race again.
 
VALIANT JOAN – Rider G. Cartwright advised that her mount had been inclined to hang-out for majority of the event. Laid-out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS CHINCHILLA MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
 
SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly. Shifted in to the inside running rail abruptly passing the 1100m, inconveniencing BELPHEGOR and KINGHAM. Apprentice S. Wilcock was advised to exercise greater care and cross more gradually in similar circumstances. Apprentice Wilcock advised her mount had been inclined to race greenly throughout.
 
BELPHEGOR – Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 1100m when SUPER DUCK shifted in. Bumped on the hindquarters by CAERUS approaching the 200m.
 
CAERUS – Bumped soon after entering the home straight. Performed below market expectations. Jockey J. Stanley advised that, in his opinion, his mount had over-raced in the early stages with the addition of blinkers, and that the gelding failed to finish its race off with the wide run it had endured throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have minor lacerations on both hind-legs consistent with being galloped on.
 
KINGHAM – Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 1100m when SUPER DUCK shifted in. Again, improved onto the heels of SUPER DUCK near the 800m, obliging its rider to ease before commencing to race keenly for a short distance thereafter. When questioned regarding the improved performance, rider B. Andrews stated the drop-in class from the gelding’s previous race start and the addition of a tongue-tie had been beneficial to the gelding’s winning chances.
 
SUPER RUPERT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced in 12 months and was passed fit to start. Approaching the 600m, improved onto heels and was obliged to be eased.
 
TERITA – After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier was restrained in the early stages to obtain a position with cover.
 
 
Race 3: PARKER SIMMONDS SOLICITORS & LAWYERS PTY LTYTD CLASS 3 PLATE (1200m)
 
EASY COME – Began awkwardly. Hung in throughout, proving difficult for its rider to ride out. Trainer G. Barbierato was advised the gelding would now be suspended and required to barrier trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing again.
 
TUSCANY BOUND – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the running rail at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly before being severely tightened between EASY COME and SUNNY ECKELS, before clipping heels, blundering, and losing significant ground. Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SUNIKI – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
DISTANT SECRET – Obliged to be shifted to the inside of heels of the weakening EASY COME soon after entering the home straight.
 
SUNNY ECKELS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having raced at Nanango, Saturday 20 May 2023 and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: SOIL QUALITY SERVICES CHINCHILLA BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1030m)
 
PARTNERS – Slow into stride and bumped ROTHERO ESSGEE, before becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
TORBRECK – Approaching the 700m, improved onto the heels of SHOTGUN SONNY, before being eased.
 
DOLLOP – Bumped passing the 500m when NAJAH laid out. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS – Began awkwardly.
 
NAJAH – Laid out for majority of the event. Improved onto heels whilst racing keenly approaching the 600m before shifting out and bumping DOLLOP. Rider N. Thomas accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 100m.
 
ROTHERO ESSGEE – Contacted on jumping.
 
LIPSTICK LIES – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 5: BUSY BEE SIGNS CHINCHILLA RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP (1030m)
 
FRIDAY’S JET – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
JAQEN H’GHAR – A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to both hind-legs consistent with being galloped on.
 
MISHANI SCANDAL – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer A. Park was advised of the provisions of AR79(4) and that the gelding would now incur a 3-month ban from racing and would be required to gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
ROCKMYDOLLER – Momentarily crowded between runners passing the 800m.
 
MARRIED IN VEGAS – Improved onto heels near the 600m and having to be steadied. Lost its near-fore plate in running.
 
OKAY OKAY – Began awkwardly and was unable to muster the early speed required to maintain contact with the field and assumed a trailing position as a result. Taken wider rounding the home turn and became momentarily awkwardly placed on the heels of COFFEE COMING. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
OUR LIL SISTAR – Began awkwardly.
 
RURAL REBEL – Began awkwardly.
 
MAC’S BOY – When commencing to tire near the 100m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of ROCKMYDOLLER rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 6: CHINCHILLA RSL OPEN HANDICAP (1400m)
 
TINTINWIN – Contacted LEGEND OF ZORRO on jumping.
 
A FIGHTING FURY – Checked passing the 700m when MAGIC CHARLEE shifted out and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
WILD MOON – After beginning on terms with the field, was unable to muster sufficient early speed required to maintain its position and settled in a trailing position throughout.
 
LEGEND OF ZORRO – Began awkwardly and was bumped. Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
PALATE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MAGIC CHARLEE – Apprentice O. O’Donnell pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that approaching the 700m, she did permit her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of A FIGHTING FURY, causing that runner to be checked and lose its rightful running. Apprentice O’Donnell’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, from the 5th June 2023 up to and including 14th June 2023, commencing at the completion of a previous suspension incurred at Toowoomba on 20 May 2023. In determining penalty, Stewards considered Apprentice O’Donnell’s guilty plea, her recent record in relation to the rule, as well as the degree of carelessness and severity of interference which were deemed to be in the upper-end of low range. Apprentice O’Donnell was advised of her rights to appeal.
 
Race 7: CRITCH AUTOMOTIVE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
PERFECT LEGACY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLUE VELVET – Momentarily crowded between runners near the 600m and was obliged to be eased.
 
HEEBEE RIGHT MATE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having raced at Nanango, Saturday 20 May 2023 and was passed fit to start. Raced keenly down the back straight.
 
CONTESSA NILE – Began awkwardly, causing Apprentice T. Townsend to lose the use of her near-side iron, before regaining its use approaching the 1300m.
 
LOUVRE LIL – Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Became momentarily awkwardly placed between runners over the concluding stages.
 
NASA – Began awkwardly, shifted in, and was bumped.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands:
Race 1, No, 8 REDDEVEV – Apprentice L. Sykes – Whip Use – AR132(7)(a)(iii) - Reprimand
 
 
Fines:
Toowoomba - 20, May 2023 – Race 2, No. 9 LADY WAIRUA – Co-trainer C. Geran – Late Rider (LR67(1)) - $100
 

Suspensions:
Race 7, No. 1 MAGIC CHARLEE – Apprentice L. O’Donnell – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 5th June 2023 – 14th June 2023
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race:
Race 1, No. 10 SHOTGUN SIXTY FOUR
Race 2, No. 6 CASANOVA MAN (NZ)
Race 6, No. 1 MAGIC CHARLEE
 
Horses swabbed post-race:
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1, No. 9 MY TATIANA – Full veterinary clearance required prior to barrier trial – off-fore tendon injury
Race 3, No. 2  EASY COME – To Trial: Hung-in throughout
 
Bleeders
Race 5, No. 3 MISHANI SCANDAL – First occasion – Provisions of AR79(4)
 
 
 
 
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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.