QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY TURF CLUB – TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE 
RAIL – 2.5M (600-300M), TRUE (REMAINDER)
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
                              GOOD 3 @ 12.15pm
                              FIRM 2 (AFTER R1)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – J. Childs, T. Preston, T. Fraser
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – J. Moody
Veterinarian – J. Postle
Swab Attendants – E. Hodges
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
After arriving on course Stewards upgraded the track from a Good 4 to a Good 3 at 12.15pm.
 
As R. Williams was not attending the meeting today due to injury, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey R. Williams was advised that she will require a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
Race 1: BOB LAFFY ELECTRONICS QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was initially delayed when DAME ELLIE proved difficult to load. Trainer P. Cox was advised that a warning will be placed on the filly for its barrier manners.
 
The start of this race was further delayed when MARYLEE became fractious behind the barriers and refused to load. The filly was declared a late scratching by Stewards at 2.29pm. Following the race, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MARYLEE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win #3
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #7
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #10
 
Trainer C. Henry was advised that the horse will require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
 
JETSEVENTEEN – Bumped at the start. Bumped rounding the home turn and, as a result, was forced wider on the track. Jockey B. Pengelly could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. Mr. M. Currie, the stable representative for Mr. B. Currie, reported that, in his opinion, the horse may not have handled the firm track conditions today. Mr. M. Currie undertook  to advise Stewards should anything come to light in the coming days which may explain the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PAPA JO – Laid out in the home straight.
 
DAME ELLIE – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room near the 700m and, as a result, had to be steadied from heels. Hung out from leaving the 600m until straightening. Raced greenly throughout.
 
MISS MASH – Declared a late scratching by Stewards at 10.30am after being injured on the float.
 
MS ORBITAL SPIRIT – Slow to begin.
 
OUT FOX’EM – Began awkwardly and made contact with another runner. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
GOLDEN STREET – Commenced to lay in leaving the 800m and, as a result, tightened runners to its inside.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded from a Good 3 to a Firm 2.
 
Race 2: CRITERION HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
 
BUCK’S ME BOY – Began awkwardly, resulting in Apprentice H. Phillips making contact with the barrier gate and, as a result, lost ground.
 
MY BELLY BUTTON – Raced 3 wide with cover in the early stages. Got its head in the air whilst being restrained leaving the 800m. Laid in in the early stages of the home straight.
 
COCO JAMBO – Slow to begin.
 
MAKEMYDAY – Laid out in the home straight.
 
SELECT ROYAL – Bumped at the start. Disappointed for a run near the 200m.
 
JONDY JOY – Began awkwardly and bumped another runner. Jumped a patch on the track shortly after the start. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: GJ GARDNER DALBY & CHINCHILLA CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1100M
 
VICTORY DANCE – Slow to begin.
 
ENLIGHTENED – Had to be steadied from heels approaching the 400m when VOANABA (App. M. Wishart) shifted out. Apprentice M. Wishart was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
REAL SUPREMACY – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance, Trainer T. Sears advised that that he had been confident that the gelding could win its last start at Gatton based on its prior trackwork and jumpout, and he had therefore been disappointed with its performance on that occasion. He added that the gelding has continued to work well since that run, and he had removed the winkers from the horse’s gear, and added blinkers and a tongue-tie. He said that due to the gear change he had expected the gelding to improve today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
GREY FACTOR – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance, jockey N. Tomizawa explained that, in his opinion, the filly did not handle the short back up, and felt flat in its run today. He added that the firm track conditions may have also contributed to the disappointing performance. Mr. M. Currie, the stable representative for Mr. B. Currie, could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance, however he agreed with jockey Tomizawa that the filly may not have handled the firm track conditions today. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
CINNABON – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ANGELS LOVE – Hung out off heels approaching the 500m and, as a result, had to be steadied. Jockey R. Goldsbury reported that the mare hung out throughout.
 
RICH TRADITION – Tightened for room near the 900m. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 4: WESTERN DOWNS MARINE & CANVAS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 800M
 
The start of this race was delayed when GOLD EPAULETTE dislodged jockey L. Tilley during the preliminary. As jockey Tilley had suffered an abrasion to his left knee, he was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers, and cleared to fulfil his engagement.
 
LINE UP – Clipped heels and blundered near the 500m, and was forced wider on the track.
 
REMEMBER MARY – Steadied from heels rounding the home turn. Steadied when tightened for room near the 500m. Placed in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
ARC LIGHT – Steadied when placed in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
GOLD EPAULETTE – Placed in restricted room near the 500m, and hung out across the heels of another runner whilst steadying.
 
ROTINDY – Raced in restricted room near the 500m.
 
ROSEXCEL – Steadied from heels near the 500m. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
SIXTY ONE TIGERS – Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
LA RANA TORO – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: ICON STEEL BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1788M
 
HIERARCHAL – Apprentice B. Nothdurft dropped his off side rein leaving the 200m which placed him at a disadvantage for a short distance.
 
PANALLEY – Raced 3 wide in the early and middle stages.
 
CHOPPA – Became fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected.
 
SHEEZINAJAM – Began awkwardly.
 
EMPRESS ZHAO – Apprentice N. Fazackerley accidentally dropped his whip rounding the home turn. Held up for a short distance leaving the 500m.
 
THE PONTSTER – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: D&ND JOCKEY CLUB COMMITTEE RQ SUMMER PROV. SERIES-HEAT BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1200M
 
At the request of Trainer L. Hatch, Stewards permitted the late scratching of DEVILS PINCH and LAST ARMAGEDDON at 2.40pm due to upgrade of the track.
 
At the request of Trainer T. Pascoe, Stewards permitted the late scratching of BRED FOR LUCK at 4.42pm due to the upgrade of the track.
 
JOHNNY BE QUICK – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
ZIP TO THE MOON – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Commenced to race 3 wide without cover leaving the 700m.
 
OKANAGAN MISS – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GENERAL COS – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
 
HANOVER SQUARE – Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority.
 
Race 7: DINGO AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1400M
 
At the request of Mr. M. Currie, the stable representative for Mr. B. Currie, Stewards permitted the late scratching of TAKINGS at 3.13pm due to the upgrade of the track.
 
RAHDANE – Slow to begin.
 
THE IRONS – Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
PIGINARKI – Raced in restricted room near the 700m and, as a result, had to be steadied.
 
ROCKING OSSIE – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 200m, and was obliged to shift wider on the track.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. App. M. Wishart – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
R. Williams – injured – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. DAME ELLIE – barrier manners – warning.
Race 1. MARYLEE – refused to load; late scratching – barrier certificate req’d – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.         MAKEMYDAY - Skye Bogenhuber
Race 4.         LA RANA TORO - App. Minehiko Shimodaira
Race 5.         SINGARAJA - Gary Geran
Race 6.         GENERAL COS - App. Hannah English
Race 7.         ROCKING OSSIE - App. Baylee Nothdurft
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.         MISS MASH – 10.30am
Race 1.         MARYLEE – barriers – 2.29pm
Race 6.         DEVILS PINCH – track upgrade – 2.40pm
Race 6.         LAST ARMAGEDDON – track upgrade – 2.40pm
Race 6.         BRED FOR LUCK – track upgrade – 4.42pm
Race 7.         TAKINGS – track upgrade – 3.13pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision