QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
DALBY TURF CLUB
 
MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – Out 2metres from the 600m-300m; True the remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – J Childs, E Tickner & F Hartford
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
TOOWOOMBA - SATURDAY – 3RD AUGUST 2024
 
Race 1: TTC MEMBER BRIAN DOBLIE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m
 
SUISSE SCANDAL- Trainer M Currie advised that a further subsequent veterinary examination in the days since racing failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and the gelding would now likely be leaving the stable.
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey K Yoshida and Jockey C Meehan were unable to fulfil their engagements due to illness and App T Orr due to injury, rider replacements were made as per Stewards race-day summary. Jockey’s Meehan and Yoshida were advise they would require a medical clearance prior to again being permitted to race ride.
 
 
Race 1: SUNDOWN SIGNS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
BETTA THAN PRESLEY- Shifted in marginally before being corrected by its rider leaving the 400m and momentarily crowded runners to the inside.
 
HERBIE TOWN- Raced wide for the majority.
 
MINE KART CARNAGE- Shifted out abruptly near the 700m having to be corrected by its rider.
 
YES I'M UGLY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
GOOD GIRL POLLY- Momentarily crowded leaving the 400m. Laid out under pressure down the running. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer C Geran advised that, in his opinion, the filly would derive a fitness benefit from the run and expected an improved performance over further distances going forward.
 
MISHANI DEVINE- Laid in under pressure down the running. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISHY- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SWEET MOLLY- Bounded in the air as the start was effected and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after.
 
 
Race 2: PEST WORX MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow App P Carter, rider of 5th placegetter BOITUMELO, to view footage of the home straight to ascertain whether grounds for an objection against 3rd placegetter POWIAS were present. After viewing the footage and considering the margin App Carter elected not to proceed with any objection and Stewards ordered correct weight be declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
COMANGO- Began awkwardly.
 
LEMON SUPREME- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride, consequently settled further back in the field than may have been expected.
 
POWIAS- Began awkwardly. Laid out for the majority. Shifted in soon after entering the home straight to obtain clear running when not fully clear of BOITUMELO, before being corrected by its rider. Jockey G Cartwright was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOITUMELO- Obliged to restrain from heels soon after entering the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISS LINNY- Jockey J Stanley advised his mount had raced greenly for the majority.
 
QUEEN NINA (NZ)- Laid in marginally leaving the 100m, momentarily crowding another runner before being corrected.
 
KEWELL- Jockey W O’Connell was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(i) for use of the whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
MEASURED- Held up on heels on entering the home straight, having to be steadied and shifted in before improving into a marginal run to the inside of QUEEN NINA and being momentarily crowded leaving the 100m.
 
 
Race 3:DALBY DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
CARDIATIC- Slow to begin before being crowded, becoming awkwardly placed on heels and losing ground. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer T Churchill advised that, in her opinion, the gelding would derive a fitness benefit from the run and be step up in distance with more forward showings expected.
 
HOTFOOT PERFORMER- Improved onto heels and was momentarily held up near the 300m.
 
GREEN PARK- Slow into stride before being crowded and bumped. Laid out under pressure down the running.
 
LOOK AT ROSA- Shifted out and bumped on jumping.
 
MINGARDOS (NZ)- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which revealed a V-shaped laceration to the bridge of the nose sustained in the days prior and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 1300m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FIRST TO MARS- Began awkwardly.
 
FITASAFIDDLE- Over-raced in the early stages. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 300m.
 
 
Race 4: DALBY CREDIT UNION RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1400m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider a protest lodged by Jockey N Fazackerley, rider of 2nd placegetter ASHIGARU, against 1st placegetter MISHANI PERSUASION (App J Metcalfe) citing interference at the top of the home straight and near the 50m. After taking evidence from the riders and connections and viewing the official patrol footage Stewards determined that on entering the home straight MISHANI PERSUASION had shifted out under pressure and bumped with ASHIGARU, taking that runner off its line of running. Also, that near the 50m MISHANI PERSUASION had laid out under pressure and bumped with ASHIGARU. Stewards noted that prior to the bump near the 50m, ASHIGARU had been improving its position against MISHANI PERSUASION, before flattening on its run for several strides on being bumped, before again narrowing the margin over the concluding stages. In considering the matter in its entirety, including the ½ head margin, Stewards were comfortable satisfied that the interference incurred by ASHIGARU had a tangible effect on the finishing order of the runners concerned and subsequently upheld the protest and declared correct weight with the placings amended accordingly.
 
 
SKYLON (NZ)- Laid out marginally rounding the home turn.
 
OUR SPIDER- Raced wide for a short distance near the 800m.
 
SUPERARGO- Held up for clear running between the 400m-300m.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION- Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly near the 1000m and shifted in marginally. Raced wide from the 900m. Laid in near the 400m before shifting out under pressure on entering the home straight bumping with ASHIGARU and taking that runner wider. App J Metcalfe was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid out under pressure down the running, shifting out and bumping near the 50m.
 
ASHIGARU- Bumped and taken wider on entering the home straight. Bumped near the 50m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
TOMBOY'S SPIRIT- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly when the pace slackened near the 1200m. Raced wide from the 700m.
 
I'M A TINY DANCER- Bumped on jumping.
 
TEQUILA DANCER- Raced keenly when the pace slackened near the 1200m. Bumped and became momentarily unbalanced near the 1000m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HATTUSA- Raced keenly when the pace slackened near the 1200m. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 600m. Taken wider on entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near-hind consistent with being galloped on in running.
 
MUST BE THE MONEY- Raced keenly when the pace slackened near the 1200m. Momentarily crowded near the 1000m, shifted in and bumped before over-racing for a short distance. Momentarily held up for clear running when being crowded near the 400m. Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 300m, shifted out and blundered, before being momentarily held up and then shifted back in to obtain clear running. App L Sykes was advised when placed in similar circumstances, it is not an advisable course of action to shift across heels in such a manner.
 
 
Race 5: GREENAWAY PLUMBING & GAS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1400m
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER- Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Wallace advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would derive s fitness benefit from the run and is better suited over further distances.
 
KUZCO LAD- Bumped on entering the home straight before again being bumped and crowded soon after. Raced wide for the majority.
 
PERFECT POINT- Began awkwardly before becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied. Raced wide form the 700m.
 
HE'S A DEVIL- Disappointed for a run soon after entering the home straight, having to be steadied and shifted marginally wider before bumping.
 
THE GOLDEN SOUL- Bumped on jumping.
 
MARCADA- After beginning well from the wide barrier and being posted wide in the early stages, was permitted to stride forward from the 1200m and obtain a leading position on the inside running rail near the 1000m. Laid out marginally on entering the home straight.
 
DANTE ALIGHIERI- Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped on entering the home straight and was crowded soon after.
 
UNIQUE ELLE- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Over-race near the 1100m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Bumped on entering the home straight and again soon after. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MY ONE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Momentarily held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
THE STONE MASON- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 6:LADBROKE IT! CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m
 
STAY SAFE- Bumped near the 1000m.
 
THREE GONGS- Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
DIESEL- Performed below market expectations. Trainer L Abbott advised that, in her opinion, the gelding would derive a fitness benefit from the run being first up from a spell, and is better suited to events over further distances, adding that DIESEL may have been over-represented in the market.
 
CELESTIAL HARBOUR- Ridder conservatively in the early stages from the wide barrier and settled in a rearward position. Improved onto heels having to be steadied near the 600m. Held up for clear running approaching the 400m and shifted wider.
 
BORN FEARLESS- Over-raced in the early stages and continued to race keenly in the middle stages, shifting out marginally and bumping near the 1000m, whilst striding forward and setting in a leading position near the 900m.
 
TERMITE- Ridden conservatively in the early stages from the wide barrier, consequently settled in a rearward position.
 
MISSILES ARMED- Stewards acceded to a request from Jockey W O’Connell to ride the gelding 1/2kg over its allocated weight. Jockey O’Connell was fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MR DEMOLITION- Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
 
Race 7:DALBY CABS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200m
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow connections of 2nd placegetter BALDASSARE to view the photo finish. After viewing the official photo finish image connections were satisfied a margin was present and Stewards subsequently declared correct weight on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
MORT DOYLE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
SAMMY- Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
EXPECTANT- Raced keenly on heels leaving the 600m and was shifted wider.
 
JIMMY'S DREAM- Slow into stride. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer P Webster advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may have resented the firmer track conditions.
 
MR WANDJI- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
 
BALDASSARE- Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 200m. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
CALCAREOUS- Bumped on jumping.
 
GALEKA- Bumped on jumping.
 
GIDGET- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: WESTERN DOWNS MARINE & CANVAS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000m
 
RUSHEEN- Bumped on jumping.
 
DEPLOYS ALONE- Obliged to shift in and away from heels near the 500m. App C Lowe was reminded of her obligations to ensure she rides her mounts out to the finish of the event.
 
IMPOUNDED- Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
ENCRYPTED ELEGANCE- Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 500m, having to be steadied.
 
RUNAROUND SUE- Bumped on jumping before becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. Shifted in passing the 500m, momentarily crowding runners to the inside. App L O’Donnell was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MISHANI WARFARE- Laid out for the majority. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CRAIGLEA LA VIE- Bumped on jumping.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2- Jockey G Cartwright- Careless riding- AR131(a)- Reprimand
              Jockey W O’Connell- Consecutive use of whip- AR132(7)(a)(i)- Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 6- Jockey W O’Connell- Overweight- AR190(3)- $100
 
Race day injuries/illness.
Jockey K Yoshida- Medical clearance required
Jockey C Meehan- Medical clearance required
 
Absent jockeys
App T Orr- Injury
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
MISHANI DIVINE, BOITUMELO, LOOK AT ROSA, SUPERARGO, DANTE ALIGHIERI, GIDGET
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Protests
Race 4- 2nd (ASHIGARU) v 1st (MISHANI PERSUASION)- Upheld
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- MISHANI DEVINE was ridden by App J Metcalfe
Race 4- SKYLON was ridden by M Hellyer
Race 6- BORN FEARLESS was ridden by S Collett
Race 7- GRANNY’S REWARD was ridden by S Collett
Race 8- MISHANI WAREFARE was ridden by App J Metcalfe
 
 
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.