QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB
 
LADBROKES CANNON PARK – SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST             TRACK RATING – HEAVY (10)               RAIL – 1.5M 1000M – 930M, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 7.68
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
 
Stewards – S. Copelin, (Assistant Steward) P. Lane, Y. Walburgh-Schmidt 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Mareeba 26 May 2024 Race 2 Heavy Diesel Mareeba QTIS Class 3 Plate 1010m
Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the gelding Southern Front, the winner of this race. Trainer Maria Potiris explained that she had freshened the gelding following its disappointing performance at its previous start in a stronger event at Townsville on May 17 2024 when eased out of the race in home straight. Ms Potiris added that the addition of winkers and drop-in class to a non-TAB meeting on the tighter Mareeba track was in her opinion beneficial to its performance at this stage of its preparation also noting it had performed well previously over short courses. Stewards noted the explanation.  
 
GENERAL
As the following runner had not raced for an extended period, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
Race: 4 –5 CHOIR BOY 
 
Permitted overweight declarations:
Race 1: Ryan Wiggins +1 kg (INDICTMENT) now 56.5kg
Race 6: Jackson Murphy +1 kg (ACCTORIES) now 55.5kg
 
As apprentice G. Semmens was indisposed, she was replaced as per steward’s summary.
 
Race 1: LADBROKES BLACKBOOK OPEN HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
PANIAGUA – Slow to begin.

INDICTMENT – When questioned into the seemingly disappointing performance jockey R. Wiggins advised stewards that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle todays track conditions. Trainer S. Massingham agreed with jockey Wiggins assessment and further advised INDICTMENT would be sent for an immediate spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
Race 2: FAREWELL SCOTT AND CHRIS QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
ISLA GIRL – Slow into stride.
 
WILD BUDDY – Slow into stride. When asked to explain the early stages of the race apprentice R. Wilson advised stewards the gelding was unable to muster any early speed despite her efforts however finished the race off well. Stewards noted her explanation. 
 
Race 3: LOCAL TRADE SUPPLIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
HE'S ALL POWER – Delayed the start when proving troublesome to load causing the near side back barrier gate to close impacting with its near side flank. After being examined by the veterinary officer was subsequently declared a late scratching scratching at 2.33pm. All monies invested on HE’S ALL POWER were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2:33pm.
 
4 cents in the dollar for the win VIBURNMUM
6 cents in the dollar for the place of winner VIBURNMUM
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place SONIC LIGHT  
13 cents in the dollar for 3rd place OVOID  
 
Trainer T & P Rowe were advised a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next trial or race start.
 
OVOID – Began awkwardly. Laid in shortly after the start tightening the running IMPARDOO.
 
IMPARDOO – Tightened for room shortly after the start bumping with SHEZAPEARLER.
 
SHEZAPEARLER –Laid out shortly after the start tightening the running IMPARDOO and bumping with that runner.
 
Race 4: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
GULF OF LION – Slow to begin.
 
BEAUTY BOOM – Slow to begin. Bumped near the 700 metres and became unbalanced.
 
SPILL THE TEARS – Slow to begin.
 
COURTING SARA – Slow to begin.
 
ALI'S JAB – Shifted out near the 700 metres bumping BEAUTY BOOM becoming unbalanced.   
 
Race 5: TRAFFIC SERVICES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres
 
MIRROR ILLUSION – Anticipated the start lunging forward and was slow into stride.
 
MT PETER MISS – Slow to begin. Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight.
 
FODOR – Began awkwardly.
 
BATTLE ROYALE – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
UNDER THE LIMIT – Shifted out under pressure near the 100 metres brushing SPIRIT MEISTER.
 
SPIRIT MEISTER – Brushed near the 100 metres.
 
Race 6: CAIRNS HARDWARE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1400 Metres
 
ACCTORIES – As no other suitable rider was available and apprentice G. Semmens was indisposed stewards permitted J. Murphy to ride the gelding 1kg over its allotted weight. Slow to begin.
 
BURNS TO EMBRACE (GB) – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
SPECIALTIE – Slow to begin.
 
BORLOTTI BEANS – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: CENTURY CRANES NORTHERN JEWEL QTIS 3YO HANDICAP – 1400 Metres
 
MISHANI LIGHT – Slow to begin.
 
BETTA AL – Began awkwardly and shifted in making contact with its inside barrier gate.
 
KING CANUTE – Jockey T. Leslight advised stewards on returning to scale the gelding put in an awkward stride near the 200 metres and for this reason he did not pressure it to the line. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
Gabriella Semmens (Apprentice) – illness – Medical required.  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Speed Legend, Lady Of Fortune, Ready To Pardon, Yellowstone Beth, King Canute
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2, He’s All Power – Heavy contact with barrier gate when loading. Vet clearance required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2, Hand Grenade – App Jenna Edwards
Race 3, Ovoid – App Zac Sprie
Race 4, Ali’s Jab – App Tyler Leslight
Race 5, Under The Limit – App Jenna Edwards
Race 6, Acctories – Jackson Murphy
Race 7, Yellowstone Beth – App Jenna Edwards

Late scratchings
Race 2, He’s All Power – 2.33pm  
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.