QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOKEY CLUB

DALBY - MONDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2024

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING –  SOFT 7; UPGRADED TO A SOFT 6          RAIL – +2M 600M-300M; TRUE REMAINDER
 
OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – C. Warren, T. Preston & S. Coulthard
 

Race 1: LADBROKES RACING CLUB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (2000m)

LUCKY EXCHANGE – Carried wider from the 600m when ROSEFINCH shifted out. Raced with and without cover for the remainder.
 
GOLD PRINCE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 1600m. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice J. Busuttin stated the gelding raced flat throughout the event and proved disappointing.
 
TRAUTMAN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover from the 1200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey N. Tomizawa was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6(b) for using his whip above shoulder height.
 
DEL CAMPO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BILPA MOREA (NZ) – Stewards permitted Jockey L. Tilley to be declared the replacement rider when Jockey M. Wishart was unavailable. Began only fairly before steadied off heels soon after the start. Over-raced in the early stages, before being steadied off heels near the 1800m. Continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Obliged to steady leaving the 600m when ROSEFINCH shifted in when not fully clear.
 
LUMIERE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn. Attempted to improve into a marginal run near the 200m, and in doing so bumped with WAYFARER’S WAY. Bumped again with that runner approaching the 100m.
 
WAYFARER'S WAY – Began awkwardly. Laid in and bumped with LUMIERE near the 200m when that runner improved into a marginal run. Bumped again approaching the 100m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey S. Collett could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROSEFINCH – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted out near the 600m carrying LUCKY EXCHANGE wider, before shifting back in near the 600m when not fully clear of BILPA MOERA which was obliged to steady. Jockey A. Thompson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
 

Race 2: LADBROKES BET TICKER MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)

IDHANA – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
LEGAL CAUSE – Slow to begin. A post-race recovery revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of heat stress and to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer M. Lakey was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
NEWELL BEACH – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages when awkwardly placed on the heels of IDHANA.
 
GLAD RAG DOLL – Began awkwardly before attempting to buck in the early stages of the event. Trainer J. Edwards was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.
 
SIMILAR SITUATION – Laid out rounding the home-turn marginally carrying RUBIX LOVE wider.
 
RUBIX LOVE – Stewards acceded to a late gear request from Trainer C. Zintilis for the application of blinkers to the mare. In assessing the matter, Steward noted the mare’s previous racing manners, having incurred a suspension from hanging in its only start without blinkers and having recently passed that embargo in blinkers. As such, the mare was permitted to wear blinkers in the interest of safety. Mr Zinitilis was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR206(2) for failing to submit the gear request by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Shifted out when not fully clear of SHE’S MY LADY near the 300m and carried that runner wider. Apprentice B. Wheeler was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Stewards noted that the mare’s racing manners exacerbated the incident. Carried wider rounding the home-turn when SIMILAR SITUATION laid out and bumped SHE’S MY LADY. Hung-out over the concluding stages and passing the winning post proving difficult to pull up. Mr Zinitilis was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for hanging-out.
 
SHE'S MY LADY – Carried wider and eased near the 300m when RUBIX LOVE shifted out. Bumped rounding the home-turn.
 

Race 3: LADBROKES HOSTED POTS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1000m)

DECRYPT – Late scratching at 7:55am after acting on a report from Trainer J. King that the gelding was exhibiting signs of a temperature. Mr King was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
MALTALI – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance passing the 500m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALL VALOUR – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
FIRST PEOPLES – Hung-out in the early stages of the event. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
FREAKSHAKE – Late scratching at 1:42pm after Apprentice B. Wheeler expressed concerns with the action of the gelding. A veterinary examination behind the barriers revealed no abnormalities. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on the gelding to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 1:42pm:

5 cents for the win
5 cents for the place on the win
5 cents for second place
11 cents for third place
 
A further post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Acting on this advice, no further action was taken.
 
SIRI SAY RUBICK – Raced in restricted room rounding the home-turn. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey L. Dempsey advised that the mare, which was first-up for the preparation became under pressure over the concluding stages and weakened. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
POINT BREAK – Began awkwardly. Held-up for clear running approaching the 200m and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-hindleg. Trainer K. Jones was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
MISS ZERMATT – After beginning well from an inside barrier was permitted to settle further forward than may have been expected.
 
 
Race 4: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1000m)

JEROBI – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped near the 500m when FLYING RUPERT raced ungenerously. Laid in and bumped COLTMAN near the 200m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey K. Zechner stated that the gelding travelled only fairly throughout the event and proved disappointing.
 
BORN FEARLESS – Crowded between runners on jumping and lost ground.
 
FLYING RUPERT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Over-raced for some distance in the early stages. Bumped near the 500m. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
COLTMAN – Bumped near the 200m.
 
GOOD TIMES AGAIN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced in an extended period and passed fit to start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
LATE NIGHT DEVIL – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily.
 
LEMON SUPREME – Crowded between runners on jumping before being tightened and blundered.
 
 
Race 5: LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST MAIDEN PLATE (1400m)

LONJOURNO – Hampered and shifted in to avoid heels passing the 100m when DIVAS REIGN shifted out.
 
ADISHAM – Proved fractious in the mounting yard enclosure. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start. Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a tendon injury to the near-foreleg. Trainer J. Dann was advised a veterinary clearance inclusive of an ultrasound prior to completing a satisfactory barrier trial would be required prior to racing again.
 
DIVAS REIGN – Bumped over the concluding stages when racing tight with ALONTRO. Apprentice J. Williams pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding in that passing the 100m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of LONJOURNO, which was hampered, cease riding and having to take hold before shifting in. Apprentice William’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days, commencing Wednesday, 11 December 2024 up to and including Thursday, 19 December 2024. In assessing the matter, Stewards considered the interference to be in the low range, however the carelessness to be in the mid-range. Stewards further noted Apprentice Williams’ guilty plea and apprentice status, however that these were mitigated by this being Apprentice William’s poor record for careless riding in the preceding 12 months. Apprentice Williams was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
LITERACY – Bumped on jumping. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Taylor advised the gelding became under pressure from the 500m and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer T. Churchill was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
TWOPENCE – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
WIFE IS RIGHT – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALONTRO – Bumped over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance, Trainer R. Lipp advised that the gelding was better suited being ridden more conservatively on this occasion, which had been consistent with the instructions issued at its previous start for the new stable, however it had been unable to obtain cover on that occasion. He further added the gelding had benefited from being second-up for the preparation following an extended spell prior to that start. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
PATTI’N’FAY – Late scratching at 12:56pm after the mare was fractious during transport resulting in a laceration to its mouth. Trainer G. Taylor was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 

Race 6: LADBROKES FORM GENIUS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP (1400m)

MOORABINDA MICK – Began awkwardly. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages when the pace of the race slackened. Shifted out when not fully clear of ALL I WANT IS YOU approaching the 200m which was obliged to steady and shift in to avoid heels. Apprentice N. Palasthy was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted this was Apprentice Palasthy’s first careless riding offence.
 
MISTA OMEGA – Began awkwardly. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages when the pace of the race slackened. Raced wide from the 500m. When asked to comment on the performance, Apprentice C. Lowe stated that the slow tempo in the early and middle stages proved detrimental to the gelding’s ability to improve into the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SUPER QUICK – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on the gelding leading, Jockey N. Fazackerley stated after the gelding began well from an inside barrier, and when he identified a lack of intention from any other runner to obtain the lead, he elected to allow the gelding to race more prominently on this occasion. He further added that while he was able to sustain slow early and middle sectionals, in his opinion, the gelding is better ridden with cover as it had done so in its previous starts. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
ARCHER'S GAME – Crowded between runners on jumping.
 
ALL I WANT IS YOU – Raced keenly in the early stages when the pace of the race slackened. Improved onto heels near the 650m having to be steadied. Steadied and shifted in near the 200m when MOORABINDA MICK shifted out.
 
 
Race 7: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1400m)

Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey S. Collett to view the footage over the concluding stages in relation to contact made between her runner (HOTFOOT PERFORMER) and MISHANI PERSUASION. Once both Jockey Collett and Stewards were satisfied that there were no grounds for an objection, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
FIERY RING – Began awkwardly.
 
HOTFOOT PERFORMER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Bumped over the concluding stages when MISHANI PERSUASION shifted out.
 
MIKKI EIGHT – Slow to begin. Shifted out and bumped PREVARICATE rounding the home-turn when attempting to obtain clear running. Apprentice J. Molloy was advised to exercise greater care.
 
SETHLANS – Began awkwardly before crowded between runners soon after. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
PREVARICATE – Bumped rounding the home-turn when MIKKI EIGHT shifted out.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Shifted out and bumped with HOTFOOT PERFORMER over the concluding stages.
 
BOLD TYRANT – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
HUMAN TOUCH – Late scratching at 12:56pm on the advice of Trainer P. Nolan Jnr that the gelding had swelling to it off-fore knee. Mr Nolan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 8: LADBROKES BLACKBOOK RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP   (1400m)
 
HAKATERE (NZ) – Eased down over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey P. Hammersley could offer no explanation and that he was very disappointed in the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
JACKS AND SODA – Bumped near the 800m when MORDECAI attempted to obtain a position with cover. Bumped approaching the 200m.
 
MORDECAI – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped near the 800m when racing wide and attempting to obtain a position with cover. Bumped approaching the 200m. Jockey M. Murphy pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out fully to the finish, which in the Stewards’ opinion, had the potential to compromise the gelding’s chances of finishing third, noting the nose margin between MORDECAI and MAYBE SMART (fourth-placegetter).Jockey Murphy was subsequently fined the sum of $200. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that Jockey Murphy’s actions had the potential to affect prize-money allocated to connections and place betting, as well as his recent record in relation to the rule. Jockey Murphy was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
SOCIAL STAR – Jockey L. Tilley stated that the mare only travelled fairly throughout the event.
 
DREAMSEEKER – Jockey L. Dempsey was permitted to ride 0.5kg over the allotted weight of 55kg. Trainer C. Geran was fined $!00 under the provisions of AR227(a) for failing to comply with the overweight directive policy and declare that Jockey Dempsey had advised him that he would require an overweight. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that DREAMSEEKER was an emergency and had only obtained a start the morning of the race-meeting. Bumped on jumping.
 
PIPPEN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 9: LADBROKES OWN SPRING BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1100m)

GLOBAL EMPIRE – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Apprentice N. Palasthy stated that the wide run proved detrimental to its finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
DIGGITY – Shifted in when not fully clear of WHISKEY DANCER near the 600m which was crowded for several strides. Jockey P. Hamblin was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
DEVIL'S RITE – Began awkwardly. Shifted in off heels near the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
AIN'T SHE LOVELY – Bumped on jumping. Held-up for clear running for some distance passing the 250m.
 
WHISKEY DANCER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Crowded and tightened for room near the 600m when DIGGITY shifted in momentarily.
 
ADALIE – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
HEROIC CHIEF – Began very awkwardly before having to ease when becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
NICCI DE ROSA – Raced in restricted room rounding the home-turn.
 


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey A. Thompson – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 1 – Jockey N. Tomizawa – Whip Use Above Shoulder Height – AR132(6)(b) – Severe Reprimand
Race 2 – Apprentice B. Wheeler - – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 6 – Apprentice N. Palasthy – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 9 – Jockey P. Hamblin – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 2 – Trainer C. Zintilis – Late Gear Application – AR206(1) - $200
Race 8 – Jockey M. Murphy – Failure to ride out to the finish - AR131(b) - $200
Race 8 – Trainer C. Geran – Overweight Directive – AR227(a) - $100
 
Suspensions
Race 5 – Apprentice J. Williams – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 9 Days – Commencing Wednesday 11 December 2024 up to and including Thursday, 19 December 2024
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ROSEFINCH, SIMILAR SITUATION, MISS ZERMATT, GOOD TIMES AGAIN, FORUM ONE, GLOBAL EMPIRE  
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – GLAD RAG DOLL – Attempted to Buck – Warning
Race 2 – RUBIX LOVE – Hung-out – Warning
Race 3 – DECRYPT – Elevated Temperature – Veterinary Clearance
Race 3 – POINT BREAK – Lame Near-Hindleg – Veterinary Clearance
Race 3 – PATTI ’N’ FAY – Laceration to mouth – Veterinary Clearance
Race 5 – ADISHAM – Tendon Injury Off-Foreleg – Veterinary Clearance and Trial
Race 5 – LITERACY – Lame Off-Foreleg – Veterinary Clearance
Race 7 – HUMAN TOUCH – Swelling to off-fore knee – Veterinary Clearance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1:         6 BILPA MOREA (NZ) - Les Tilley
Race 2:         4 NEWELL BEACH - Kenji Yoshida
          13e SHE’S MY LADY - Karl Zechner
Race 3:         11e POINT BREAK - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a1.5/49kg),
Race 4:         4 BORN FEARLESS - Nathan Fazackerley
          9 LATE NIGHT DEVIL - Mr Brodie Moffat (a2/55kg),
          12e SUPERARGO - Luke Tarrant
Race 5:         9 WIFE IS RIGHT - Ms Kelsey Lenton (a1.5/49kg),
          14e ALONTRO - Nathan Fazackerley
          16e CASINO CAT - Caine Stuart (a4/52.5kg),
Race 7:         14e MISHANI PERSUASION - Ms Chloe Lowe (a2/55kg),
Race 8:         6 JACKS AND SODA - Bailey Wheeler (a0/53kg),
          13e DREAMSEEKER - Mr Luke Dempsey
Race 9:         11e HEROIC CHIEF - Ms Chelsea Baker (a0/53kg),
 

Late scratchings
Race 3 – PATTI’N’FAY – 12:56pm
Race 3 – FREAKSHAE – 1:42pm
Race 3 – DECRYPT – 7:55am
Race 7 – HUMAN TOUCH – 12:56pm
 


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.