QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 – Good 4 after race 4
RAIL – 3.5m Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 5.63
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Chadwick
Stewards – J Williamson, L Hicks, J Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – R Thomas, A Redding, M Mawhinney
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz
Swab Attendants – H Lewindon, J Crompton, A Challen
Starter – S Lister, P Cousins
 
GENERAL
 
Jockey R Stewart not riding at today’s meeting due to personal reasons, rider replacements as per summary below.
 
Due to the current covid restrictions the following overweights were approved-
Race 3 – HAWAIIAN GEM – L Cassidy +1/2kg
Race 9 – HALLOWED GIRL – L Cassidy +1/2kg
Race 10 – AMIRYKAL – M Cahill +1/2kg
Race 10 – HIDDEN HAIL – L Cassidy +1/2kg
 
 
Race 1: TAB VENUE MODE Class 3 Handicap 1500 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when the trainer of the 4rd placegetter ZOFGOLD, Mr G Ryan lodged an objection against the 3rd placegetter THE DARK (M Du Plessis) for alleged interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that over the final 100m ZOFGOLD raced tight to the inside of STORM ATTACK and THE DARK which had initially been carried in by VENDIDIT and CICCINA. As Stewards could not be satisfied that the extent of the interference to ZOFGOLD was greater than the margin separating both runners at the finish, they dismissed the protest.
 
Correct weight was also delayed when the rider of the dead heated 1st placegetter VENDIDIT Jockey K Wilson-Taylor lodged an objection against the equal dead heated 1st placegetter CICCINA (J Byrne) alleging interference in the home straight. A counter objection was lodged by Jockey J Byrne the rider of CICCINA against the equal dead heated 1st placegetter VENDIDIT alleging interference near the 1200m.  After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that near the 1200m CICCINA had to be eased when VENDIDIT shifted inwards. Then in the straight whilst VENDIDIT was inclined to lay inwards it was also carried in slightly by CICCINA.  As stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the extent of the interference to both horses at the respective positions in the race was sufficient to alter the placings as such and they dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
VENDIDIT – Approaching the 100m whilst laying in shifted in and away from CICCINA which shifted in under pressure.
 
STORM ATTACK – Near the 100m was checked when tightened to the inside of THE DARK and lost ground.
 
CICCINA (NZ) – Began awkwardly and made contact with the outside barrier partition. Approaching the 1200m was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of VENDIDIT which shifted in. Laid un under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE DARK (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 100m placed in restricted room to the inside of VENDIDIT which shifted in and away from CICCINA.
 
KIKI COCO – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages. Near the 100m was checked and lost ground when tightened for room to the inside of ZOFGOLD which was taken in by STORM ATTACK which in turn was taken in by THE DARK.
 
LEMON DUCHESS – Raced very ungenerously throughout and proved difficult to ride out.
 
ZOFGOLD – Bumped on jumping. Near the 80m was placed in restricted room to the inside of STORM ATTACK.
 
 
Race 2: XXXX DRY QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when the rider of the 4th placegetter MISHANI MISTRESS, Jockey M Wishart lodged an objection against the 3rd placegetter (HATTUSA) and 1st placegetter MISHANI PERSUASION being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that in the straight, whilst MISHANI MISTRESS lay outwards HUTTUSA shifted in after being bumped by MISHANI PERSUASION. As stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the extent of the interference to MISHANI MISTRESS was greater than the margin separating these runners at the finish, they dismissed the protest.
 
Correct weight was further delayed when the rider of the 3rd placegetter HATTUSA, Jockey M Du Plessis lodged an objection against the 1st placegetter MISHANI PERSUASION (J Morris) alleging interference near 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that that near the 150m MISHANI PERSUASION made contact with HATTUSA however after taking into account the degree of interference and the way in which the horses finished off the race the stewards could not be comfortable satisfied that the extent of the interference to HATTUSA  was greater than the margin separating both runners at the finish, they dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Began awkwardly and a short distance later was bumped and blundered. Jockey J Morris was fined $300 for use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m, which is 1 more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
ALERT STATE – Shortly after jumped was checked and blundered when tightened for room between runners.
 
BRAVE CHASE – Began awkwardly and shifted in and tightened runners to its inside. A post-race veterinary examination identified the filly to be shin sore in the off fore leg. Trainer D Forster advised that the horse will now be sent for a spell.
 
MISHANI MISTRESS – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
OLDTIMEROCK'N'ROLL – Began awkwardly
 
Race 3: MOUNT FRANKLIN BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2218 metres
 
IRISH SEQUEL (IRE) – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
BRILLIANT CONCEPT – Bumped on jumping.
 
GROUP THINK – Began awkwardly.
 
SOUTHERN ROCK (IRE) – Trainer M Dunn advised Stewards of a change of tactics in that the gelding from the wide barrier be ridden further back than its most recent start. Ridden accordingly. Bumped on jumping. Over-raced in the early stages. After the race proved difficult to restrained and make contact with outside fence. Jockey M Cahill was examined by the Club Doctor after sustaining a minor injury to his left foot and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
NEPTUNE'S CHOICE – Jockey M Wishart was fined $500 for use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m, which is 1 more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
Race 4: MADISON CLEANING Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200 metres
 
PLUTOCRAT – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BETTER GET SET – Approaching the 1000m commenced to over-raced whilst being restrained.
 
SALATEEN – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 5: HMW GROUP Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200 metres
 
ACROBATIC – Approaching the 400m whilst laying in bumped with THE BIG GOODBYE. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TESARC – Hung out throughout.
 
FOR MY ANNIE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
KAVAK – Began awkwardly.
 
THE BIG GOODBYE – Near the 400m was bumped by ACROBATIC which was laying in.
 
WHOZYADEELER – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: LIQUOR LEGENDS OPEN Handicap 1600 metres
 
FIGHTING TEO – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
ANIMATE – Began awkwardly and shifted out shortly after the start.
 
MATOWI (NZ) – Shortly after the start was taken wider by ANIMATE. Shifted in abruptly near the 250m.
 
CRUZE – Near the 250m was inconvenienced by MATOWI which shifted in.
 
TOKORIKI LAD – Inconvenienced shortly after the start and was forced wider.
 
PRIORITISE – Raced keenly in the early and middle. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FASTNET CYCLONE (IRE) - A post-race veterinary examination identified minor lacerations to its near hind leg.
 
Race 7: CLEAR TO WORK ST RITA'S CUP OPEN QUALITY Handicap 1200 metres
 
YOU MAKE ME SMILE – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
JUNCTION – Bumped on jumping.
 
ROYAL WITNESS - Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 8: LEXUS 3YO QUALITY HANDICAP (QTISx bonus applicable) 1400 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when the rider of the 4th placegetter PENTITO, Jockey M Cahill lodged an objection against the 3rd placegetter MENAZZI (T Marshall) alleging interference near the 1100m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available patrol footage, it was established that near the 1100m MENAZZI shifted in resulting in PENTITO having to be checked and lose its position. Taking into account the degree of interference and the manner in which the horses finished off the race and the margin separating them, Stewards were of the opinion that had the interference not occurred that PENTITO would have beaten MENAZZI and therefore upheld the objection and amended the placings to read 1st RHAPSODY ROSE, 2nd BIG MUSKIE, 3rd PENTITO & 4th MENAZZI.
 
At a subsequent inquiry Jockey T Marshall pleaded guilty to a charge to careless riding under AR131(a) in that permitted his mount to shift in, crowding PENTITO resulting in that runner being checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey T Marshall’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 17 October 2021 and expire midnight 26 October 2021.
 
CRACK OF DOOM – Approaching the 700m became awkward and made contact with the inside running rail.
 
IT'S ALL TALK – Began awkwardly.
 
BIG MUSKIE – A post-race veterinary examination identified minor lacerations to its near hind leg.
 
PENTITO – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1100m was checked and lost ground.
 
MERSEYSIDE – Bumped on jumping. Rider S Thornton reported concerns with the filly’s actions throughout. A post-race veterinary examination identified the filly to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer M Hoysted was notified that he will be required to provide a Veterinary Clearance with satisfactory results of an endoscopic examination prior to the horse racing or trialing again.
 
SUTTO'S GAL – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 9: SPRINGSOCIAL.COM.AU Class 6 Handicap 1400 metres
 
BARNEY'S LAW – Fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly.
 
ZIEMBA – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
ENTERPRISE PRINCE – Stood flat footed and lost ground. When questioned in regards to the tactics adopted from the 500m. Apprentice J Lloyd stated that after being slow to begin he was placed further back than he had anticipated.  He stated that rounding the home turn he was hoping to get a run to the inside of RED STINA which resulted in him having difficulty obtaining clear running until a point near the 150m. App Lloyd further added that in hindsight he would have been better served to have attempted a run to the outside of RED STINA approaching and rounding the home turn which would have afforded him clear running.  Stewards were of the view that App J Lloyd erred in his decision to persist racing to the inside of RED STINA however feel that his actions were not culpable under the rules and took into account his status as a 3kg claiming apprentice.
 
Race 10: SKY RACING Class 6 Handicap 1000 metres
 
SIMPLY FLY – Commenced to over-raced whilst being restrained near the 700m.
 
DR WHY NOT – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room near the 850m and had to the steadied.
 
AMIRYKAL – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room near the 850m and had to the steadied.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2 – Jockey J Morris - Use of whip prior to 100m – 6 times $300 - AR132(7)(a)(ii)(6th offence)
Race 3 – Jockey M Wishart - Use of whip prior to 100m – 6 times $500 - AR132(7)(a)(ii)(10th offence

Suspensions
Race 8 – Jockey T Marshall – Careless riding – 9 days (m/n 17/10/2021 - m/n 26/10/2021) – AR131(a)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – BRAVE CHASE – Shin sore in the near fore – To be sent for a spell.
Race 9 – MERSEYSIDE – Abnormal respiratory noise – Vet Cert with Endoscopic Exam
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
LEMON DUCHESS, ALERT STATE, BAJAN GOLD(IRE), BETTER GET SET, ABDICATING, PROMETHEUS, MATOWI, TAVISAN, CRACK OF DOOM, THE KEWESS, CRISTAL BREEZE, STAMPE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,
SIMPLY FLY, ALERT STATE, TAAFFEITE, BETTER GET SET, THE BIG GOODBYE, TOKORIKI LAD, ROYAL WITNESS, BIG MUSKIE, BARNEY’S LAW.
 
Protests
Race 1 -
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 – TAAFFEITE – S Thornton replacing R Stewart (personal reasons)
 
 
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.