QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB INC
23RD NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  
TRACK RATING – SOFT 6
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – H. Gillett, S. Stehbens
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
 
MACKAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2024
 
Race 8. LADBROKES COMMUNITIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
SPIRITED SMILE – Trainer J. Lancaster advised that following its run at Mackay on the 14th of November, SPIRITED SMILE had pulled up well and the gelding would be continuing with its current preparation.
 
Race 9. RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
BUSH DIAMOND – Trainer C. Taylor advised that following its run at Mackay on the 14th of November, BUSH DIAMOND had pulled up well, however Trainer Taylor further advised that he and the owners would be considering the immediate racing future of the gelding within his stable.  
 
 
RACE 1: APH GLASS & ALUMINIUM Maiden Plate (1000 Metres)
 
BRANDS – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
CARRARA KING – Proved difficult to load prior to the start. Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages and had to be corrected by its rider. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer C. Dore advised that after its first start back on the 30th of September, CARRARA KING had trialled well on the 11th of November, and since then the gelding had been working well in the lead up to today’s event. With the addition of a senior rider being engaged, which in Trainer Dore’s opinion proved beneficial in the gelding chances, Trainer Dore was expecting the improved performance upon its only race start.
 
NOBLE MASTER – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
TWO STROKES – Trainer R. Williams was reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) in that TWO STROKES was presented to race with a tongue tie, which is not declared in the gelding’s race gear.Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Hung in rounding the home turn and had to be corrected by its rider and shifted outwards to avoid the heels of PLAY IT AS IT LAYS. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
ARACELI – Trainer G. Bell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) in that ARACELI was presented to the mounting yard without its tongue tie. In determining penalty, stewards took into account Trainer Bell’s previous record in that she hadn’t been charged under the rule in over twelve months. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
VINROSA – Was declared a late scratching at 8:23am due to no suitable rider being available.
 
PLAT IT AS IT LAYS – Upon returning to scale, Jockey C. Taylor reported that PLAY IT AS IT LAYS had raced greenly throughout event and believes that the filly would benefit with the addition of racing with blinkers.
 
EMERALD JOY – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Upon returning to scale, Jockey L. Miller reported that his mount was inclined to race greenly throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor abrasions to the off-hind leg.  

 
RACE 2: PIRTEK EMERALD QTIC BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1000 Metres)
 
YULONG SOVEREIGN – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted inwards and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of OLIGARCHY. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOLD ACADEMY – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
OLIGARCHY – When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice G. Semmens advised that she was overall disappointed in the gelding’s efforts and could offer no explanation other than the weight carried may have attributed to poor performance in today’s event. Trainer R. Williams also stated that he could offer no explanation for the poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have an abnormal coloured urine. As the on-course veterinarian could offer no explanation at this stage for the abnormal finding, Trainer R. Williams was advised that OLIGARCHY would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of the results of full blood and urine tests prior to the gelding resuming racing.
 
CICCONE – Momentarily had to steady near the 900m. At a subsequent inquiry, it was established that approaching the 900m, CICCONE had commenced to race ungenerously and hung inwards despite the efforts of its rider, while simultaneously OLIGARCHY had shifted out momentarily. After taking into consideration the evidence put forward by Jockey L. Miller and Apprentice G. Semmens, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied in issuing a charge to any one rider, however both riders were reminded of their obligations in ensuring that their mounts are clear of other runners when shifting ground.
 
SASSY DIVA – Bumped on jumping by SHOW AND GO which shifted out abruptly. Raced wide throughout.  
 
SHOW AND GO – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted outwards making contact with the outside barrier partition. Continued outwards shortly after and bumped SASSY DIVA. Raced wide throughout.
 
WHITTLESFORD – Was declared a late scratching at 8:23am due to no suitable rider being available.
 
LAST LAUGH – Was declared a late scratching at 8:23am due to no suitable rider being available.

 
RACE 3: LEE’S ENVIROMENTAL BENCHMARK 50 Handicap (1200 Metres)
 
CHILLI PALMER – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted outwards, carrying OUTBACK STEP wider.
 
IMAGINE THAT – Bumped on jumping by MISHANI TWILIGHT. Raced wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainers Representative E. Devine stated that IMAGINE THAT had been working well in the lead up to today’s event where the mare was first up from returning to racing from a recent spell. Mrs Devine further added that the stable was expecting the forward showing in comparison to its most recent start back in June, where in their opinion, IMAGINE THAT had come to the end of that preparation. Jockey T. Chambers advised stewards that IMAGINE THAT travelled well throughout the event and had responded to her riding urges in a positive manner.
 
MISHANI TWILIGHT – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping IMAGINE THAT. When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice G. Semmens stated that she was disappointed with MISHANI TWILIGHT’s efforts and could offer no explanation regarding the performance other than that the mare may not have handled the softer track conditions today. Trainer R. Williams advised stewards that he also could offer no real explanation regarding the seemingly poor performance and advised that, in his opinion, MISHANI TWILIGHT may be better suited to racing on tracks with firmer surfaces. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer R. Williams was advised to report on the conditions of MISHANI TWILIGHT in the coming days.
 
OUTBACK STEP – Was carried wider shortly after jumping by CHILLI PALMER which had shifted out. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MOUNT MARGARET – Slow to begin.
 
LANOVA – Was declared a late scratching at 8:23am due to no available rider.
 
TELMESOMETHIN’GIRL – Was declared a late scratching at 8:23am due to no available rider.
 
TREBLA – Raced ungenerously and shifted in abruptly near the 800m and had to be steadied by its rider.
 
RIVERVIEW RED – Upon returning to scale, Jockey L. Miller reported that RIVERVIEW RED had raced greenly in the early and middle stages and had felt awkward over the concluding stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor lacerations to the offside hind.

 
RACE 4: QUARRIES OF QUEENSLAND OPEN Plate (1280 Metres)
 
STAMPE – Jockey R. Silvera Olivera was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6)(b) for using his whip in a manner that raised his arm above shoulder height.
 
TRICKY BEANS – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Bumped with GROWL on a number of occasions nearing the 800m.
 
SINGLE HONOR – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on several occasions.
 
AWOL (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
GROWL – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages. Bumped with TRICKY BEANS nearing the 800m.

 
RACE 5: FARM & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap (1615 Metres)
 
YUBETIDO – Slow to begin. Bumped with DELIUS near the 1400m. Held up until electing to shift out to obtain clear racing room near the 150m. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GIGI FILLE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DELIUS – Bumped with YUBETIDO near the 1400m. Jockey L. Miller was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) for using his whip when out of contention.

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 1.         Trainer Raymond Williams – AR106(1) – Incorrect Gear
Race 1.         Trainer Glenda Bell – AR106(1) – Incorrect Gear
Race 4.         Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera – AR132(6)(b) – Use of whip in a manner above shoulder height
Race 5.         Jockey Luke Miller – AR132(6)(c) – Use of whip when out of contention

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CICCONE & YUBETIDO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2.         OLIGARCHY – Veterinary Clearance inclusive of the results of full blood and urine tests
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         TWO STROKES – Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens
                     PLAY IT AS IT LAYS – Jockey Chris Taylor
Race 3.         OUTBACK STEP – Jockey Chris Taylor
Race 4.         STAMPE – Jockey Raul Silvera Olivera
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1.         VINROSA – Declared Late Scratching @ 8:23am – No Suitable Rider Available
Race 2.         WHITTLESFORD – Declared Late Scratching @ 8:23am – No Suitable Rider Available
                     LAST LAUGH – Declared Late Scratching @ 8:23am – No Suitable Rider Available
Race 3.         LANOVA – Declared Late Scratching @ 8:23am – No Rider Available
                     TELMESOMETHIN’GIRL – Declared Late Scratching @ 8:23am – No Rider Available
 
 
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