QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CUNNAMULLA & DISTRICT DIGGERS’ RACE CLUB
 
CUNNAMULLA – SATURDAY, 20 MAY 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE  TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – D. MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – T. Cantley & J. Johnson
Veterinarian – Dr. T. Eckel
Swab Attendants – Dr. T. Eckel
Starter – R. Jones
 
 
Race 1: WATER & HENRY’S MAIDEN PLATE (1000M)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered a protest from rider of 4th placegetter (BRIENNO BELLE), Apprentice S. McCann (represented by Senior Rider D. Graham) against 2nd placegetter I’M FREE, ridden by Jockey R. Faehr, alleging interference approaching the 100m. After taking submissions from both parties and viewing the films, it was established that approaching the 100m, I’M FREE rolled in for several strides, tightening BRIENNO BELLE onto the running rail and obliging its rider to take hold and ease. Bearing in mind the degree of interference, the margin of (1L), and the manner in which both runners finished off the race, Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight was declared.
 
I’M FREE – Approaching the 100m, commenced to shift ground before being corrected by its rider.
 
JUNGLELAND – Slow to begin and subsequently lost ground in the early stages. Rider C. Rogers was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
OUR GOLDEN CHERUB – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BRIENNO BELLE – Inconvenienced and tightened onto the running rail approaching the 100m when I’M FREE shifted ground, before being obliged to ease out and away from the heels of that runner. Rider R. Faehr (I’M FREE) was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding and advised he must correct his mounts sooner when they commence to shift ground.
 
PARA PARK GOSSIP – Contacted on jumping.
 
RUBY DIAMOND – Began very awkwardly, shifted out and contacted PARA PARK GOSSIP. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice S. Willcock report the mare raced very greenly throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 2: BROWN & HURLEY’S CLASS 3 PLATE (1000m)
 
AVISON – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
GAZZMAN – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
IN’HINCHABLE – Raced wide and without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
REAL HUSSEY – Slow to begin.
 
CANDY DAWN – Late scratching at 8:14am by Stewards’ orders. Trainer W. Baker was fined $100 pursuant to LR68(1) for failing to scratch the gelding by the prescribed time.
 
RAPIDS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start.
 
OUR BOY BORRIS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: WARREGO HOTEL’S BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
FINESSE TESS – Performed below expectations. Apprentice A. Graham reported that the mare travelled well in the early stages of the event, however when placed under pressure approaching the 600m, became under pressure and proved disappointing. Apprentice Graham further stated the mare was not suited by the weight impost required to carry in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. 
 
GYPSY BIKER – Contacted on jumping. Rider R. Faehr was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
TANGO TINO – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
ROYAL SHEEN – Began awkwardly.  
 
ITSALLKAY – Slow to begin.
 
FORGED IN STONE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and contacted GYPSY BIKER.
 
 
 
Race 4: D. G. R. RURAL CONTRACTING’S CLASS B HANDICAP (1400m)
 
BALLYCASTLE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination having not raced in 12 months and was passed fit to start. Rider R. Faehr reported that the gelding hung-out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
THE SABBATH – Apprentice T. Townsend reported that the gelding hung-out throughout the event.
 
LOONEY TUNES – Approaching the 1200m, shifted out and contacted JULIMAR, before being shifted behind runners to obtain a position with cover.
 
DOMMANTELLA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
LORD LOBSTER – Began awkwardly.
 
JULIMAR – Contacted on the hindquarters approaching the 1200m.
 
 
Race 5: GARY ATHORN’S LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT’S QTIS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
KARARA LAD – Began awkwardly and contacted AURIC GOLD.
 
NO NAY EMERALD – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary no significant abnormalities. When questioned, apprentice T. Townsend reported the mare is better suited to races when able to dictate in the lead. She further added that she was satisfied with the manner in which the mare finished off the race.
 
LENROY – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
AURIC GOLD – Contacted on jumping.
 
 
Race 6: SIMRAE DIESEL & WELDING P/L 2023 BATTLE OF THE BUSH CUNNAMULLA QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap (1200m)
 
 
MORI’S PRESS – Performed below expectations. When questioned, Apprentice S. Wilcock reported that whilst the mare travelled well throughout the early stages, however when placed under pressure approaching the 600m, failed to let down and appeared uncomfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ANCIENT ECHOES – Hung-out rounding the home turn.
 
PASS THE CARD – Momentarily held up approaching the 200m on the heels of ART BY CONCORDE before being shifted to the outside of that runner’s heels to obtain clear running.
 
GALAPAGOS – Slow to begin (2L). Trainer D. Rewald was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands:
Race 1, No. 1 I’M FREE – R. Faehr – Careless Riding (AR131(a)) – Severe Reprimand
Race 1, No. 2 JUNGLELAND – C. Rogers – Whip Use (AR132(7)(a)(ii)) – Reprimand
Race 3, No. GYPSY BIKER – R. Faehr - Whip Use (AR132(7)(a)(ii)) – Reprimand
 
Fines:
Race 2, No. 5 CANDY DAWN – W. Baker - $100 - LR68(1) failure to scratch the gelding by the prescribed time.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race:
All winners
 
Warnings/bars:
Race 6, No. 9 GALAPAGOS – Slow to begin (2L) – Warning
 
Protests:
Race 1 – 4th BRIENNO BELLE v. 2nd I’M FREE – Dismissed
 
Late scratchings:
Race 2, No. 5 CANDY DAWN – failure to scratch by prescribed time
 
 
 
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.