QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CALLIOPE JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 11th JANUARY, 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE                        TRACK RATING – FIRM 2
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Hudson
Stewards – J Adams & F Hartford
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – J Ballantine
Veterinarian – Dr K.Thompson
Starter – B Lisle
 
 
 
Race 1: IRONMONGER SHIPPING CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
EARL OF FORDYCE – Anticipated the start making contact with the barrier partition and as a result, was slow away
 
TRIDACNA – Rider M Gray stated the gelding failed to handle the firm surface and wasn’t able to race in its customary forward position as a result. Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
VAMPARINA – Hung in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 2: ULTON QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
 
MOSSAMEANIE – Hung out despite the efforts of its rider in the vicinity of the 900m. Had to be checked when racing in restricted room approaching the 850m.
 
BETTYGEE (NZ) – Shifted in on jumping
 
NZURI MWALI – Bumped with the hindquarters of SECRET’S SAKE for several strides shortly after the start after racing in restricted room. Had to be checked for several strides after MOSSAMEANIE hung out and SECRETS SAKE shifted in after being taken in by BETTYGEE(NZ).
 
 
SECRET’S SAKE – Shifted out on jumping. Raced in restricted room shortly after the start making contact with BETTYGEE(NZ) and NZURI MWALI for several strides. Had to be steadied when BETTYGEE(NZ) shifted in and MOSSAMEANIE hung out in the vicinity of the 900m. In this incident, rider L McCoy stated that SECRET’S SAKE was galloped on severely and as a result, she decided to ease her mount out of the race and not place any further pressure on the mare. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off side hind and a small laceration near the fetlock. Trainer D Reynolds was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to the mare’s next start. Trainer also undertook to report back on the condition of the mare in the coming days.
 
 
SENATOR ELECT – Had to be checked shortly after the start when runners to its inside and outside shifted ground.
 
Race 3: RAYMENT EXCAVATIONS OPEN PLATE – 1000M
 
MORE WORDLY – Blundered on jumping. Hung out rounding the home turn
 
Race 4: CALLIOPE CENTRAL BOWLS CLUB CLB HCP – 1072M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow connections of 4th placegetter LA CELESTINA to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest against 3rd placegetter ROCKETHEAD. After viewing the films, rider M Gray lodged a protest alleging interference in the vicinity of the 200m. After hearing submissions from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that the interference suffered to LA CELESTINA could not be attributed to ROCKETHEAD and as a result, dismissed the protest and correct weight was declared.
 
ONLY EMMA – Slow to begin. Lost an off hind plate in running
 
ROCKETHEAD – Underwent a pre-race examination after breaking through the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
CIRCUIT JUDGE – Had to be restrained shortly after racing in restricted room.
 
LA CELESTINA – Had to be restrained off the heels of ROCKETHEAD near the vicinity of the 200m when FROZE shifted in. Rider M Nakao was reminded of her obligation to stop and straighten her mounts with more urgency in future.
 
 
Race 5: CALLIOPE RURAL TRADERS GOLD CUP BM55 HCP – 1608M
 
 
SATURN OPS – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
QUEEN CONSORT – Jumped awkwardly.
 
RUSTY SCOOTER – Slow to begin.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards inquired into an incident after the last race involving licensed trainer W Melvin and licensed jockey M Milford. After hearing evidence from all parties and additional witnesses, stewards could not find sufficient evidence to proceed with a charge against either party. Stewards however, put both parties on notice in regards to their future conduct.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Trainer W Melvin – AR124(3) – Horse being led without a bit
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
 
R2 – Secret’s Sake – Lame in the off hind. Vet certificate required. – AR20(e)
 
Horses swabbed
 
Post Race
 
All Winners

Late Rider Changes
 
R2 – NZURI MWALI – L Dillon