QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – 29 September 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE          TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)       PENETROMETER – 5.00
RAIL – TRUE         
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Betting Steward – Mr P. Warren   
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge – Mr B. Gray
Veterinarian – Mr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – Mr P. Charters
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Miles
Starter – Mr P Kennedy   
 
Race 1: LA PIZZA MAIDEN H’CAP – 950M
 
MADEMOISELLE POLLY – Declared a late scratching at 11.25am due to transportation difficulties.
 
WILLIWIN SOME – Shifted out at the start tightening runners to its outside.
 
FRED’S GIFT – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Began very awkwardly and was then tightened for room and lost considerable ground.
 
TEXAS GAL – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.
 
UPTOWN TOFF – Began awkwardly and shifted in tightening runners to its inside.
 
OCTOBER STORM – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Momentarily hampered by another runner near the 150m and was steadied.
 
MISS CELITA – Began awkwardly. Raced 4 wide for the majority of the race. Commenced to shift in under pressure leaving the 200m and hampered another runner near the 150m. Rider A. Thomson was advised to show greater care and straighten her mounts when shifting ground.     
 
WEE WILLIE MAC – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.  
 
Race 2: THOMAS DENTAL CLASS 2 H’CAP – 950M
 
COUSIN MUSCELS – Examined by the veterinary surgeon when arriving at the barriers after making heavy contact with the running rail when entering the track from the parade yard, and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.     
 
MISS ESTER – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
CRAIGEA MARIAH – Shifted in on its own accord when placed under pressure in the home straight brushing the running rail on two occasions.   
 
Race 3: DICK CHANT MEMORIAL CLASS 3 PLATE – 1250M
 
THE FOX EFFECT – Slipped over in the tie up stall area whilst being saddled. A veterinary examination prior to entering the enclosure and again behind the barriers cleared the horse to start.
MY BOY ALEX – Raced wide in the middle stages of the race.
 
FEMALE OFFICER – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race. Stewards questioned Apprentice Ms Shred in regards to the tactics she adopted on the mare in particular the early and middle stages of the race. Ms Shred explained she was given no firm instructions other than to ride the horse forward. After viewing of the film Ms Shred agreed she erred in the early and middle stages and was disappointed she did not use different options available to her particularly approaching the 950m when there was an opportunity to ease behind the pace and take a sit. Trainer and master, Mr A. Bailey confirmed his instructions and was also in agreeance other options would have been more desirable. Stewards after considering the evidence and viewing of the race film admonished Ms Shred and advised her they would expect better judgement in similar circumstances. Ms Shred and Mr Bailey were advised this matter would be referred to Queensland Racing Apprentice Mentor for further tutorial.              
 
Race 4: CORAL COAST CATERING OPEN H’CAP – 1250M
 
HOT SAGA – Began awkwardly.
 
FLYING ONE MORE – Laid in near the 800m for a short distance having to be corrected.
 
CRAIGLEA ALDI – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.  
 
GREAT PRETENDER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.    
 
Race 5: COREY MACHAN SHEETMETAL BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1600M
 
RAMSDEN STREET – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HOTEL HILLTOP – Slow to begin.
 
AESOP – Slow to begin.
 
METOZA – Slow to begin. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages of the race.
 
CELESTIAL JEWEL – Slow to begin.   
 
TRY ME DOLL – Made the 1450m crossing awkwardly.
 
SHORT TERM – Commenced to over-race near the 950m having to be checked from heels.
 
BACK TO SPECK – Correct weight was delayed when connections wished to view the photo finish print after being placed fourth. After viewing of the print they were satisfied with the judge’s decision.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil
 
Suspensions
Nil
  
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warings/Bans
Nil
 
Late Scratching’s
Race 1: MADEMOISELLE POLLY – Declared a late scratching at 11.25am due to transportation difficulties.
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                             Published subject to correction upon revision