QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY JOCKEY CLUB
 
DALBY– MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4          RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – T Preston, J Childs, D MacDonald, A Johnston
Clerk of Scales –  K Hauff
Judge – I Thompson, B Poelstra & S Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanough
Swab Attendants – J Cromptom
Starter – T Woodham
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey J Morris did not ride at today’s meeting and Jockey K Zechner was late to arrive on course rider replacements as per the Stewards Summary.
 
 
Stewards permitted the following riders to ride overweight at today’s meeting-
 
Race 3- J Stanley +.5kg
Race 4- M Schrapel + 1.0kg
Race 6- S Lacy +1.0kg
 
 
 
Race 1: 39 STEPS FOR DIXIE Maiden Plate 800 metres
 
BUCK NORRIS- Bumped on jumping. At the 400m improved onto heels having to be eased and laid out. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
GUN MOON- Inclined to lay in during the early stages.
 
EGALITE- Laid out from the home turn, then began to lay out further when under pressure in the home straight.
 
PEZZI QUARANTA- Laid out rounding the home turn and bumped another runner.
 
THE SNUGGLER- Start was delayed when the Gelding was fractious in the barriers and reared. A Pre- Race Veterinary examination was undertaken prior to the start with the horse was passed fit to race. Began awkwardly and bumped the runner to the outside. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
IVANESS- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey N Vuille’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence 18th December up to and including 24th December 2022 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 10 occasions, 5 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
BETTER PAGE- Laid in for the majority. Bumped by another runner rounding the home turn
 
MOFEED WARRIOR- Dipped in its action approaching the 600m
 
KOURNIKOVA- Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 500m was momentarily crowded for room and raced ungenerously during the early stages of the event.
 
 
 
Race 2: ROBERT OAKLEY WINE Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
 
GEORGIES BOY- Bumped by the runner on jumping before bumping a further runner soon after the start. Bumped by another runner approaching the 1100m
 
THE GROUSE- Momentarily crowded for room at the 600m
 
AIRIT- Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly during the middle stages of the event. Steadied near the 300m when crowded and disappointed for a run.
 
HIDDYN THORTS- Began awkwardly and bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly during the middle stages. At the 600m raced keenly on heels before being eased and shifting out marginally.
 
REOJOAN- Jockey K Wilson-Taylor as reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of AIRIT causing that runner to be inconvenienced.
 
AFFINITY FLYER- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Bumped approaching the 1100m. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
REDVEDEV- Began awkwardly then was bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously during the early stages of the event. Raced wide with no cover for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN BLACKFISH Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey J Stanley, rider of 4th placegetter GATEWAYS, lodged an objection against 3rd placegetter, BOOM RAPTURE, sighting interference soon after entering the home straight. After taking evidence from the riders and connections of the runners involved it was determined that soon after entering the home straight BOOM RAPTURE shifted in abruptly when insufficiently clear of GATRWAYS causing that runner to be restrained and lose its rightful running. Considering this as well as the beaten margin and the manner in which the two runners finished off the event Stewards were comfortably satisfied that the interference did have a tangible effect on the result and as such  upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the amended placings.
 
BEYONDTASTIC- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RED VODKA- At the 1100m was inconvenienced and from that point raced keenly. Laid in approaching the 800m.
 
UPLOADS- Was slow into stride.
 
GATEWAYS- Obliged to restrain soon after entering the home straight.
 
SEA KISSED- Raced keenly passing the 1000m. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BOOM RAPTURE- Shortly after entering the home straight was disappointed for a run before being directed in onto the running of GATEWAYS resulting in that runner being restrained. App E Lang’s Licence to ride was subsequently suspended under the provisions of AR131(a) for a period of 10 days to commence 22nd of December up to and including 31st December.
 
SKATER-Bumped with another runner on several occasions over the concluding stages.
 
GALAXY GENERAL- At the 1100m shifted in when not fully clear of RED VODKA. Jockey W Peel was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Laid in rounding the home turn, then laid out on entering the home straight. Bumped with another runner on several occasions over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 4: BOTTLEMART DALBY Class 3 Handicap 2000 metres
 
Soon after runners commenced entering into the mounting yard Stewards became aware that the starting barriers were incorrectly positioned. The start of the event was slightly delayed to allow for their repositioning.
 
BLUE CORNER- Raced wide early stages.
 
MOJO BABY- Laid in rounding the home turn then when under pressure in running.,
 
MT MORT SHARK- Hung in middle stages.
 
SUBTLY SPRING- After reviewing the footage Stewards noted that the barrier was slightly quick to open however, as this had no tangible effect on the runner having an unfair advantage no further action was taken. Starter Mr T Woodham undertook to perform a check of the barriers prior to the next event. Slow into stride. Raced wide early stages.
 
CLAP CHAP- Slow into stride.
 
TYCOON PLAYER- Raced wide early stages.
 
 
Race 5: HAPPY RETIREMENT KEVIN MILO Benchmark 60 Handicap 100 metres
 
I AM FEARLESS- Jockey H Richardson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) Careless riding in that when approaching the 900mt she did permit her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of LIVELY LASS which was taken in and steadied. FRIDAYS JET which was trailing was also obliged to steady. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
I LOVE THIS HIPPY- Began awkwardly and bumped another runner at the start.
 
BEACH LAP- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide from the 600m.
 
LIVELY LASS- Taken in and steadied approaching the 900m.
 
CHESTER’S ANGEL- Approaching the 900m raced on heels when laying in and again at the 600m.
 
FRIDAY’S JET- Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Had to be steadied approaching the 900m. Raced wide from the 600m.
 
SPECIAL CASE- Stewards inquired into the reasons Jockey Corey Bayliss was initially advertised as rider of the gelding before being replaced by Jockey M Wishart. After taking evidence from Trainer A Donnely and Jockey C Bayliss Stewards determined that Jockey Bayliss had been engaged to ride the gelding prior to Jockey Wishart and as such, acting under the provisions of AR20(i), ordered Mr Donnely to compensate Jockey C Bayliss the amount of his riding fee and any percentage of prizemoney earned in the event he would be owed as rider of the gelding.
 
DEB’S ELLIE- Began awkwardly
 
 
Race 6: WAYMARK HOTELS OPEN Handicap 1100 metres
 
DESERT MAN- Inconvenienced soon after the winning post. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
KOSCIUSKO- Buffeted between runners shortly after the start.
 
SPINNING SPIRIT- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. On returning to scale Jockey S Lacy advised that her mount didn’t appreciate the fast pace in the event.
 
MISS BARTY- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly during the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MY BEST EFFORT- Bumped on jumping.
 
ELUSIVE EAGLE- Bumped by another runner after the start. Laid in under pressure over the final stages of the event. Soon after the winning post App L Barr shifted out when not fully clear of DESERT MAN, Stewards reprimanded Appr L Barr under AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of the incident.
 
 
Race 7: BUNDABERG RUM RATINGS BAND 0-55 Handicap 1400 metres
 
BLUE SMARTIE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4:45pm on veterinary advice. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to all successful wagers placed prior to 4:45pm:
 
3cents in the dollar for the win
3cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
5cents in the dollar for 2nd place
5cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer A Briskey was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
FASTNET JACK- Momentarily held up at for a clear running at the 350m before shifting wider. Laid in under pressure in running.
 
RIP CITY- Bumped on jumping and was slow into stride.
 
BELLICOSE- Laid in leaving the 800m. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
INSIDE INFORMATION- Knuckled at the start. At the 400m held up for clear running. Crowded for room approaching the winning post.
 
CRAIGLEA AGENA- Slow into stride before being bumped.
 
FEND OFF- Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
 
Race 8-MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM D & NDJC Ratings Band 0-55 1400 metres
 
CAMARILLO- Bumped on jumping.
 
BADGE OF GAMENESS- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a right hind plate in running.
 
CONISMO- Began awkward and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and middle of the event. Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that when approaching the 450m point that he did permit his mount to shift in when not fully clear of ZAYDE which had to be restrained, KOHIKO which was trailing also had to be restrained.
 
IT MUST BE LOVE- Raced keenly during the early and middle stages of the event. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a right-fore plate in running.
 
KOHIKO- Bumped another runner at the start. Raced keenly during the early stages of the event. Obliged to be restrain at the 450m.
 
ZAYDE- Obliged to restrain approaching the 450m.
 
YIA MAS- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
SEEKING GUIDANCE- Bumped by another runner at the start.
 
 
Race 9- CRITERION HOTEL DALBY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400 metres.
 
ELIZANO- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
GRANDIOSO- Crowded for room soon after the start.
 
PICCANNINI- Raced keen when passing the 500m.
 
SIR PICCOLO- Took the 500m turn awkwardly.
 
CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event. Laid in around the home turn when commencing to yield ground.
 
BLACK WHITTO- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event. When passing the 350m dipped in its action.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2- Apprentice Kyle Wilson-Taylor- AR131(a)- Careless riding- Reprimand
 
Race 3- Jockey Wendy Peel- AR131(a)- Careless riding- Reprimand
 
Race 5- Jockey Hannah Richardson- AR131(a)- Careless riding- Reprimand
 
Race 6- Apprentice Lilli Barr- AR131(a)- Careless riding- Reprimand
 
Race 8- Jockey Les Tilley- AR131(a)- Careless riding- Reprimand

Suspensions
 
Race 1- Jockey Nicole Vuille- Use of whip 10 times prior to 100m- AR132(7)(a)(ii)-  7 days- 18th – 24th December 2022 (inclusive)
 
Race 3- Apprentice Emily Lang- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 10 days- 22nd – 31st December 2022 (inclusive)
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey J Morris- Personal commitments
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
THE SNUGGLER, REOJOAN, I AM FEARLESS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 7- BLUE SMARTIE- Veterinary certificate
 
Protests
 
Race 3- 4th GETAWAYS Vs 3rd BOOM RAPTURE- Upheld.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- MY MOSES was ridden by S Lacy.
Race 1- KOURNIKOVA was ridden by W Peel
 
Race 2- THE GROUSE was ridden by J Stanley
Race 2- AIRIT was ridden by S Lacy.
Race 2- ROY’S GIRL was ridden by E Lang
 
Race 3- SEA KISSED was ridden by L Sykes
Race 3- STELLA REACH was ridden by T Townsend
Race 3- BOOM RAPTURE was ridden by E Lang
Race 3- GENERAL GALAXY was ridden by W Peel.
 
Race 5- I LOVE THIS HIPPY was ridden by J Murphy
Race 5- SPECIAL CASES was ridden by M Wishart
Race 5- LIVELY LASS was ridden by  K Zechner
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 7- BLUE SMARTIE- L/Scr at 4.45pm on Vet advice.
 
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.