QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB
 
DALBY – FRIDAY 21st JANUARY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – +2.5m 600m-300m; True the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, P Jenkins, T Preston
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – S Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr I Treuman
Swab Attendants – D MacDonald
Starter – I Hendersen
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following overweights were permitted by Stewards:
 
Race 2- J Missen +1kg
Race 3- L Tilley +1kg
 
 
 
Due to administrative errors the gear on the following runners may have been incorrect in some form guides. The following runners raced in the below gear:
 
R5-OUTBACK HEIGHTS-Blinkers
R6-ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS-Blinkers (OFF)
R7-CHEESIE-Blinkers
R8-STRYKING PRINCESS-Visors
 
 
 
 
 
Race 1: BRAZIER SPARE PARTS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
SUNSOUTGUNSOUT- As Jockey S McGovern was unable to provide a medical clearance Stewards permitted Jockey J Missen to be substituted as rider of the gelding.
 
SANDGATE- It was identified on pre-race inspection that the horse, whilst advised as a Colt in the official program, was gelded. As the gelding had occurred prior to the horse commencing its racing career no action was taken other than to remind Trainer M Nolan was of his obligations under the provisions of AR102 and direct him to amend the horses stable return to reflect its status as a gelding.
 
GIRRAMAY- Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly for the majority. Commenced to lay out from the 500m and inclined to hangout down the running proving difficult to ride out. Trainer K Johnston was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
GODS ANGEL- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner. Commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance soon after the start.
 
MUM’S MY ANGEL- Dipped soon after the start. Obliged to ease and shift out around the heels of another runner passing the 100m.
 
SUPERIOR ONE- Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping with another runner.
 
MANDALONG NERO- Inclined to lay out passing the 600m. Was momentarily hampered on entering the home straight when a runner to the inside shifted out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EXTRAVAGANT PRIDE- Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out marginally entering the home straight momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey L Tilley will be advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: STAG MACHINERY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
JAZZ- Slow to begin and was under pressure early to maintain contact with the field before being obliged to ease after improving onto heels passing the 1200m.
 
GUTS ‘N’ GLORY- Inclined to lay out from the 700-500m.
 
ANGEL GRACE- Obliged to steady passing the 700m when a runner to the outside shifted in when not fully clear.
 
START STRUTTING- Raced wide in the early stages. Passing the 700m shifted in when not fully clear of another runner causing it to be steadied. App Savva was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
YIA MAS- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running. Soon after the winning post shifted out abruptly, despite the efforts of its rider, inconveniencing GUTS ‘N’ GLORY (G Geran), JAZZ (J Cornish) and START STRUTTING (M Savva). As Stewards were satisfied it was predominantly the racing manners of YIA MAS that caused the incident no action was taken other than to advise all riders to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
PLAN CEE- Jockey J Missen will be reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
 
 
Race 3: WARREGO WATERS MAIDEN PLATE  800m
 
CONLEY BELL- Refused to load into the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the filly were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 1pm:
 
0 cents for the win
1 cent for the place on the winner
1 cent for second place
2 cents for third place
 
Trainer K Afford was advised the filly would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
LIFE’SAGIFT- Slow to begin.
 
CHUBASCOS- Began awkwardly. Passing the 600m was forced wider by another runner which commenced to hang out, clipped that runners heels and blundered. Passing the 400m shifted in and momentarily hampered another runner. App Z Lloyd was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MY TATIANA- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
PONGA’S GIRL- Bumped by another runner on jumping and became awkwardly placed on heels having to be eased. Obliged to ease off heels momentarily leaving the 400m.
 
SPILT THE BEANS- Commenced to hang out from the 600m forcing another runner wider and took the home turn very wide. Trainer J Crompton was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: DALBY CABS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 800m
 
GOLDEN SYMPHONY- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped on the hindquarters by another runner soon after jumping becoming momentarily unbalanced and bumping the hindquarters of a further runner.
 
BOO- Proved reluctant to load and delayed the start. Trainer M Lewis was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Inclined to lay in under pressure on entering the home straight.
 
MERGE- Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly.
 
MY BOY DRAGON- Bumped the hindquarters of another runner soon after jumping. After beginning on terms with the field was under pressure early to maintain contact and consequently assumed a trailing position. Inclined to hang out in the middle stages.
 
THE WAITING MAN- Slow to begin. Jockey H Phillips was fined the sum of $400 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 7 occasions, 2 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
SPECIAL DESIGN- Bumped on the hindquarters soon after jumping. A post-race veterinary examination found the mare to have sustained lacerations to both front forelegs in running and to be lame in the off fore. Trainer D Tunnah was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider a submission made by connections of THE WAITING MAN (H Phillips) for the gelding to be declared a non-runner. After taking submissions from Jockey Phillips, Trainer P Sexton and taking evidence from Starter Mr I Henderson, Stewards determined that there were no external factors which impacted upon the geldings opportunity to be afforded a fair start and its slow beginning was due solely to its own mannerisms. As such the application to be declared a non-runner was denied and correct weight declared on the Judges numbers.
 
 
Stewards inquired into a protracted incident which took place from the 600-500m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that passing the 600m NAYTELLRHI BIRD (App E MacPherson) commenced to shift in, BIG TALK (G Geran) which was racing to the inside of that runner commenced to shift in and away from that runner, despite the efforts of its rider, as a result GOLDEN SYMPHONY (I Rabjones) and SPECIAL DESIGN (J Cornish) which were to the inside of BIG TALK became placed in restricted room and SPECIAL DESIGN was obliged to ease. Shortly after NAYTELLRHI BIRD, which was continuing to shift in, shifted in and dictated the line of BIG TALK in onto the running of GOLDEN SYMPHONY causing the runner to be severely checked and loose its rightful running. SPECIAL DESIGN and THE WAITING MAN (H Phillips) which were trailing were also severely hampered as a result of this incident. App E MacPherson subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she did exercise insufficient effort in keeping her mount straight and did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of runners to her inside. App MacPhersons license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 15 days to commence 23rd January 2022 up to and including 6th February 2022. In arriving at penalty Stewards considered App MacPhersons record in relation to the rule, her guilty plea and the degree of carelessness and interference which were deemed to be in the high end of midrange and high range respectively. App MacPherson was advised of her right to an internal review.
 
 
 
Race 5: FUTURE FUELS DISTRIBUTORS CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1100m
 
OUTBACK HEIGHTS- Dropped its head and dislodged Jockey M Kennedy as the start was effected. Trainer M Kropp was advised the mare would require a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Jockey Kennedy was uninjured in the incident.
 
MY BEST EFFORT- Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 1000m.
 
ZAITEKI- Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until a point near the 200m.
 
REACH FOR THE STARS- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Bumped by another runner which shifted out approaching the winning post. Raced wide for the majority.
 
WOLFF BOSS- Passing the 200m shifted in and away from another runner which was inclined to lay in under pressure. Shifted out under pressure bumping with another runner approaching the winning post.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: PEST WORX CLASS 2 PLATE 1788m
 
 
SAMHAIN- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS- Began awkwardly. Soon after the start was bumped on the hindquarters by another runner and became awkwardly placed on heels and was obliged to ease and shift in. Resented being restrained passing the 1600m. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
MISS BEAT- Began awkwardly, soon after bumped with the hindquarters of another runner becoming awkwardly placed on heels and obliged to ease momentarily. Obliged to steady after improving onto heels passing the 500m.
 
VERVE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
PRUNDA- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted out and inconvenienced another runner passing the 400m. Jockey H Phillips was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Dipped on entering the home straight.
 
LITTLE JERRY- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted wider from the 700m in an effort to improve.
 
STYLISH KIM- Laid out and bumped with another runner passing the 500m.
 
EVERYNOW’N’THEN- Bumped by another runner which laid out passing the 500m.
 
HAPPY FRANK- Inconvenienced and obliged to shift out to avoid heels passing the 400m.
 
 
 
 
Race 7: WESTERN DOWNS MARINE & CANVAS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1100m
 
CRAIGLEA ICON- Shifted in and bumped with another runner on jumping before being taken wider and bumping with a further runner and being tightened for room and obliged to ease.
 
POINT THE WAGON- Shifted out and bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
ROCKET RYAN- Bumped by another runner and taken wider becoming awkwardly placed on heels and obliged to ease.
 
SISTER ELLIE- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
RED DRESS- Inclined to shift out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
AIRWING- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1100m
 
MISERY MISS- As Jockey Tilley had been engaged in error Stewards permitted Jockey G Geran to be substituted as the rider of the mare. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Bumped with another runner when shifting wider to improve passing the 400m.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
I AM BOLT- Bumped by another runner on jumping after being marginally slow away and lost ground. Obliged to restrain passing the 900m after improving onto heels.
 
MISS FLAWLESS- Shifted out and bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
LOVE YA BLUE- Began awkwardly. Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running.
 
TOECANARGIE MAN- Bumped by another runner which shifted wider to improve passing the 400m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
URALBA- Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
 
 
 
Race 9: MURRAY’S TYRES & MORE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m
 
TEST OF WAR- Shifted in on jumping bumping heavily with another runner.
 
CALM SEEKER- Shifted out on jumping bumping heavily with another runner. Dislodged Jockey I Rabjones after passing the winning post. Jockey Rabjones was attended to by QAS Officers on course before being transported to Dalby Base Hospital. Stewards opened an inquiry and after taking initial evidence from Jockeys H Phillips (TONY’S DECREE), G Geran (TEST OF WAR) and B Newport (SEEKING GUIDANCE) Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date and time to be fixed to allow Jockey Rabjones to be in attendance.
 
DAUNTING WARRIOR- Slow to begin before being tightened for room on jumping losing ground, consequently was under pressure early to maintain contact with the field. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SEEKING GUIDANCE- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
ESKDALE GIRL- Shifted out on jumping before being crowded for room.
 
EAST ESPLANADE- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.  
 
TONY’S DECREE- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
THE TYLER- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages.
 
PRINCESS KAYO- Raced wide for the majority. App Donald was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(i) in that she did use her whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- App M Saava- Careless riding- Reprimand
Race 6- Jockey H Phillips- Careless riding- Reprimand
Race 9- App A Donald- Reprimand- AR132(7)(a)(i)
 
Fines
Race 4- Jockey H Phillips- $400- AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 4- App E MacPherson- Careless riding AR131(a)- 15 Days 23/01/2022-06/02/2022
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 9- Jockey I Rabjones- Dislodged
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 9- Jockey I Rabjones- Dislodged
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MANDALONG NERO, GOD’S ANGEL, SIR SLEW, SPECIAL DESIGN, VERVE, TONY’S DECREE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Racing manners- Barrier Trial
Race 2- SPILT BEANS- Racing manners- Barrier Trial
              CONLEY BELL- Refused to load- Barrier Certificate
Race 4- BOO- Difficult to load- Barrier Certificate
              SPECIAL DESIGN- Lame off fore- Veterinary Certificate
Race 5- OUTBACK HEIGHTS- Barrier Manners- Barrier Certificate
 
Falls
Race 9- CALM SEEKER- Jockey I Rabjones- After the winning post
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- SUNSOUTGUNSOUT was ridden by J Missen
Race 8- MISERY MISS was ridden by G Geran
 
Late scratchings
Race 2- CONLEY BELL- Refused to load
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.