QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TATTERSALL’S RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good (4)       RAIL – True            
PENETROMETER – 5.84
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – S. Fletcher, A. Schofield, O. Legg (cadet), L. De Witt Rowson (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – G. Tozer, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr K. Sharman
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Lister, C. Hurley
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben 30 August 2023
Race 8 – THANKFUL HEART - Mr T. Pollard, representative for trainer A. Neasham advised that following a veterinary inspection by their stable veterinarian, the stable was happy with the way in which the entire had pulled up and will now continue on with the current preparation.
 
From Sunshine Coast 27 August 2023
Race 3 – Mr T. Pollard, representative for trainer A. Neasham advised that SUMMER IN SIAM has now been sent for a spell.
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 8. R. Maloney +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: FUNCTIONS AT TATTERSALL'S QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1500 Metres
 
ADELAD – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Approaching the 200m, shifted out and brushed CAPITAL CEE.
 
ALL VALOUR – Laid in under pressure near the 200m before being corrected by its rider.
 
 
 
PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) – Began awkwardly and hampered shortly afterwards. Held up for clear running in the home straight from the 400m. Leaving the 200m, was disappointed for a run between ADELAD and CAPITAL CEE which both shifted ground. Apprentices’ C. Graham (ADELAD) and B. Wheeler (CAPITAL CEE) were both advised to exercise more care, and to stop and straighten their mounts in future.  
 
CAPITAL CEE – Over raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Shifted in approaching the 150m and brushed ADELAD.
 
TOTSPUR – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor commented at scale that the gelding travelled well but when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. He added that, in his opinion, TOTSPUR may have come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be stepping slightly short in its off foreleg. Trainer Mr B. Baker advised Stewards that he would monitor the condition of the gelding and advise Stewards in the days subsequent as to the horse’s recovery.
 
MISHANI LIGHT – Made contact with the inside barrier partition on jumping. Laid out approaching the 800m and continued to lay out for the remainder whilst racing wide.
 
WESTOAK – Laid in and raced greenly when under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 50m shifted out abruptly.
 
 
Race 2: TATTERSALL'S LIFE MEMBERS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 6 PLATE 1200 Metres
 
AVOLONTE – Reared on jumping and lost ground. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Bayliss reported at scale that it was not his intention to race at the rear of the field, however after beginning awkwardly he was obliged to take up a position further back than he anticipated.
 
BARISTASISTA – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
FLEETWOOD MACA (NZ) – Jockey J. Lloyd advised that he felt the mare travelled well and when asked for an effort worked to the line fairly. He further added that the way the race was run did not suit FLEETWOOD MACA especially when it developed into a sprint home. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
JAYANTHI – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 3: TATTERSALL'S ARCADE NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1800 Metres
 
GRECIAN LASS – Shifted out under pressure approaching the 350m.
 
LUCKY EXCHANGE – Approaching the 1500m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of HELEVA DEEL which shifted in and away from FULL PRESS.
 
FULL PRESS – Approaching the 100m, had to be momentarily steadied after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of LUCKY EXCHANGE, which shifted out to improve. The rider of LUCKY EXCHANGE, J. Orman was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for shifting ground in this incident.  
 
HELEVA DEEL – Approaching the 1500m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of FULL PRESS. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.  
 
WHODAT – Raced wide throughout.
 
GAMBU (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
SARSEN – Raced wide until the 1000m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
KIND WISH (NZ) – Had to be steadied and checked from the heels of SARSEN at the 1000m when that runner shifted in when not fully clear. The rider of SARSEN, J. Lloyd pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) and had his license to ride in races was suspended for 10 days commencing at midnight the 6th of September 2023 and ending at midnight the 16th of September 2023. Jockey Lloyd was advised of his rights of appeal.
Raced three wide from the 900m.
 
 
Race 4: THE CONSERVATORY AT TATTERSALL'S BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 2200 Metres
 
CHERNAK (FR) – Slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 300m.
 
CASH ME – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer Mr J. Bruce was advised that CASH ME will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
COUP DE TONNERRE – Jockey B. Thompson advised that the gelding had a tendency to over race when leading and proved difficult to settle.
 
TOP BOY – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
HEART OF A LION (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
IRIDESSA (NZ) – Trainer’s representative, Mr J. Taplin was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for presenting the mare to race in incorrect gear. Shifted in on jumping and bumped SAVILEO.
 
SAVILEO – Trainer J. Bruce advised of a change of tactics, in that SAVILEO will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 5: MEMBERSHIP AT TATTERSALL'S QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES HANDICAP 1000 Metres
 
MISS COOTA – Began awkwardly. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported at scale that although the filly began slowly, he was comfortable in the position he was able to obtain and the filly travelled well throughout, however was disappointing in its finishing effort when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
OCEANS OF ENERGY – Slow to begin.
 
FIND MY CALM – Slow to begin. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
MARGOT'S BULLSEYE – Slow to begin.
 
MINTO'S D'ORO – Raced wide throughout. Near the 600m, had to be steadied from heels. Raced wide throughout.  
 
SIDE SHOW SALLY – Began awkwardly.
 
SZABO – Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
INSTAGOOD – Began awkwardly and bumped by MINTO’S D’ORO. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 300m until approaching the 200m.
 
SHE IS ALL MAGIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 6: EVENTS AT TATTERSALL'S NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1000 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow connections of THE KEWESS to view the footage of the start of the race to ascertain whether the gelding had been afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from rider M. Castle, Stewards determined that THE KEWESS was denied its opportunity of a fair start in that the barrier attendant who was assisting apprentice M. Castle, had been contacted by GOSSIP TORQUE which was fractious in the adjoining barrier stall, resulting in him becoming unbalanced and impeding THE KEWESS as the start was effected. Stewards declared the gelding a non runner under AR204(1)(c), and declared correct weight with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st - NASHIRA - 8c win, 5c place
2nd – NEVER SAY NAY - 14c place
3rd – MAXIMUM OUTPUT – 14c place
 
DRAGON MISS – Forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
MAXIMUM OUTPUT – Raced wide throughout.
 
SHOCK AND AWE – Began awkwardly.
 
GROOMED – Slow to begin.
 
HAMILTON HILL – Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.
 
GOSSIP TORQUE – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Trainer Mr B. Healey was advised that GOSSIP TORQUE will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 7: DES LAMBART MEMORIAL COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 6 PLATE 1200 Metres
 
NED'S GULLY – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure leaving the 400m. Approaching the 300m, was obliged to alter course inwards to secure clear running.
 
MASS DESTRUCTION – Began awkwardly and bumped ZUMA CALIFORNIA. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZUMA CALIFORNIA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of colic which was treated by the on course veterinarian. Trainer C. Richardson was advised that ZUMA CALIFORNIA must obtain a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
HELL I AM – Upon entering the home straight was obliged to shift wider to improve.  Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 8: EUREKA STUD TATTERSALL'S MEMBERS CUP 1400 Metres
 
CEPHEUS (GB) – Approaching the 200m, laid out and became unbalanced. Jockey J. Orman advised at scale that in his opinion the weight impost of 60kg along with having not started since the 9th of July was the reason the horse peaked on its finishing effort over the final 100m, and the gelding would take benefit from the run.
 
IRISH SONGS – Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.
 
FENDER – Jockey B. Thompson reported at scale that the gelding travelled well until the 500m and when asked for an effort failed to quicken as expected, and in his opinion, was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be making a mild upper respiratory noise. Trainer Mr B. Cavanough was advised that FENDER will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
LOOKS LIKE ELVIS – Began awkwardly.
 
BULLFINCH (GB) – Laid out under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
SHAQUERO – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that the gelding will be ridden further back than in previous starts. Ridden accordingly. Contacted the outside the outside barrier partition and began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 9: WEDDINGS AT TATTERSALL'S BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
BOLD WARRIOR – Approaching the 1000m, commenced to race keenly at heels after being crossed by another runner. Apprentice J. Molloy was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.
 
FASTCONI – Approaching the 200m, was disappointed for a run.
 
MATOWATAKPE – Shifted out under pressure on entering the home straight. Shifted in under pressure leaving the 200m.
 
HARD REYVA – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
OUR MAGNUS – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, jockey J. Orman stated that OUR MAGNUS travelled well but failed to quicken when placed under pressure and was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
TITANIUM – Slow to begin.
 
WINSTON SMURFHILL (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
ENTERPRISE MIA – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure leaving the 400m and had to be steadied away from the heels of WINSTON SMURFHILL which shifted out marginally.
 
STAR OF CHAOS – Shifted out under pressure over the final 50m.
 
SHA OF GOMER – Began awkwardly. Shifted in under pressure approaching the 200m. Approaching the 50m, whilst laying in, became awkward at the heels of STAR OF CHAOS which was shifting out under pressure. A. Jones, rider of STAR OF CHAOS, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.  
 
BEDFORD SQUARE (NZ) – Trainer J. Bruce advised of a change of tactics in that the gelding will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. After beginning slowly, the gelding settled in a rearward position. Raced in restricted room approaching the 100m. Apprentice M. Castle was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. Jockey J. Orman – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 4. Trainer’s representative J. Taplin – present horse in incorrect gear – AR106(2).  
Race 9. Jockey A. Jones – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
Fines
Race 9. Apprentice M. Castle – use of whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
Race 9. Apprentice J. Molloy – use of whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
 

Suspensions
Race 3. Jockey J. Lloyd – 10 days commencing m/n 6th September 2023 and ending m/n 16th September 2023 – AR131(a).
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
TOTSPUR, WHODAT, ROLLER COASTER, NED’S GULLY, WILLIAMSBURG, WINSTON SMURFHILL.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, NEVER SAY NAY, SHA OF GOMER.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. CASH ME – lame near hind – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6. GOSSIP TORQUE – reared as start effected – barrier certificate required.
Race 7. ZUMA CALIFORNIA – colic – veterinary clearance.  
Race 8. FENDER – upper respiratory noise – veterinary clearance including result of endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. 14e. GOSSIP TORQUE – A. Jones
Race 6. 16e. LUCIFER’S LOOT – S. Cormack
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. THE KEWESS – declared non-runner @3.08pm.
 
 
 
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.