QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

Cunnamulla, Saturday, 13th April 2024


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Dirt RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Stewards – F. Hartford (Chair) & T Preston

GENERAL

The following runners were declared late withdrawals by order of Stewards when no riders were available:
At 11:52 am – R1 - REBEL REBELLION
BLINDSIDEQUATTER
R4 - ZEITAKUNA
R5 - MR DEMOLITION
LORD LOBSTER
At 2:50 pm – R3 - IN’HINCHABLE
At 3:07 pm – R4 - ZA HIDDEN DRAGON

As Jockey B Richardson was unable to fulfil her riding engagements due a medical condition, Stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards race-day summary. Jockey B Richardson was advised a medical clearance is required prior to being permitted to ride again.

Stewards permitted the following overweights when no other suitable rider was available:
Race 3 - Jockey S Galvin + .5kg.
Race 4 - Jockey D. Graham + 2kg


Race 1: MIRAGE LAND AND WATER BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 800M

BALLYCASTLE Raced wide majority of the event.

FORGED IN STONE Jumped awkwardly, brushing the outside gate. Raced at the rear of the field for majority of the event.

THE SABBATH Raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 2: WATERS & HENRY QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
TAJIRI On leaving the gates, tightened between READY MADE and HIMSELF, both of which jumped awkwardly.


Race 3: WESTERN MEAT EXPORTERS OPEN HANDICAP 1000M

The start of the event was delayed considerably, to allow for Jockey J Rudd to be assessed by the QAS. On their advice that Jockey J Rudd was not fit to continue riding and as there were no available riders to replace Jockey J Rudd on IN'HINCHABLE, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 2:50pm.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on IN’HINCHABLE were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions to be applied to all successful wagers placed prior to 2:50pm:

6 cents in the dollar for the win
17 cents in the dollar for the place

Jockey Rudd was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to being permitted to ride in a race.

HIGH COST Shortly after the start, rolled out brushing RUSHEEN.

RUSHEEN Brushed shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout the event.



Race 4: OUT THE BACK AUSTRALIA TOURS (CLUB BOUTIQUE) BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000M

Stewards inquired into the circumstances DREYFUS, which was engaged in Race 5, was presented to the mounting yard in the place of WITHOUT SHAME, which was engaged in this race. After taking evidence from Mr G Bignell, Trainer of both horses, it was established that Mr Bignell had mistakenly saddled DREYFUS instead WITHOUT SHAME, and then presented that gelding to the mounting yard. The error was detected by the Stewards checking the brands and marking of all runners presented to the mounting yard. When considering the matter, Stewards took into account the circumstances leading up to the race meeting, which included but was not limited to, the buildup of flood waters in the area, the decision on raceday morning to change the venue of the race meeting, Mr Bignell’s unblemished record in this area over a long period of training and Mr Bignell’s personal circumstances. Mr Bignell was advised a monetary penalty would normally be applied to such a serious offence, however; given the special circumstances outlined and the assistance of all licensees to enable the meeting to proceed, he was reprimanded. As there was sufficient time, Mr Bignell was permitted to saddle WITHOUT SHAME and present the gelding for the race.

KARBORS Raced wide in the early stages. Leaving the 600m was able to secure a run on the rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Johnson reported that in his opinion the gelding did not handle the firm track conditions.

TOURMASTER Blundered badly leaving the barriers, momentarily unbalancing Jockey T Orr. Hung out approaching the 400m.

KAZZA'S JET Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 100m, shifted in under pressure.

WITHOUT SHAME Raced wide throughout the event.

LENROY Raced wide throughout the event.

Race 5: GRIMWADE AND GORDON BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200M

VIRGO VISION Jumped awkwardly.

ANANAGRAM (NZ) Stood flat-footed when the gates opened, losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr Tim Higgins was advised a warning has been placed on the gelding for its failure to leave the gates satisfactorily.

VANCOUVER LIGHTS Jumped awkwardly leaving the barriers.

DREYFUS Fractious in the barriers. Raced in restricted room momentarily shortly after the start.


Race 6: ELDERS RURAL SERVICES NOORAMA CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400M

SOLE HEIR Raced wide throughout the event.

JULIMAR Raced wide throughout the event.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 4 – Trainer G Bignell – Presenting wrong horse to race AR99(1)(b) - Reprimand.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled post-race.

All winners


Warnings/bars

Race 5- ANANAGRAM (NZ) – Stood flat-footed – Warning

Late rider alterations

Race 2 – TAJIRI – ridden by J Rudd
Race 4 – KAZZA’S JET – ridden by D Graham
Race 5 – VIRGO VISION – ridden by P Randall
ANANAGRAM (NZ) – ridden by D Graham
Race 6 – JULIMAR – ridden by T Orr


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.