STEWARDS REPORT

EWAN AMATEUR TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good (3) RAIL – True Entire Course


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – J. McIntosh (CAT Steward), C Bew
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – G. Walz
Veterinarian – Dr D. Viero
Starter – B Farrell


GENERAL

The following runners which competed at Ewan on 22 September 2023 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start in their respective events:
Race 4. No.3 – ONTHETAKE
Race 5. No.4 – HIT SNOOZE




Race 1: NQ DRY TROPICS / AU CONTRACTING Maiden Plate 800m

OLD FASIONED ROSE – Delayed the start due to the gelding being extremely fractious in the barriers and starting to kick. A warning was issued to connections.

SHORT NAP – Became extremely fractious in the barriers due to another runner in an adjoining stall kicking out. SHORT NAP then became agitated and kicked out repeatedly dislodging a rear section of the barriers. A veterinary examination then revealed an injury to the off hind cannon and the gelding was declared a late scratching at 2.04 p.m. A veterinary Certificate of fitness is required before SHORT NAP can race again.

FIGHTING GRISBI – Was kicked by another runner after being loaded into the barriers and then became agitated as a consequence and was caught underneath the back barrier gates. Following a veterinary examination behind the barrier, the gelding was also declared a late scratching at 2.04 p.m. Due to other runners drawn immediately to the outside commencing to kick and being extremely fractious, no action was taken against FIGHTING GRISBI. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no injury.

All monies invested on SHORT NAP and FIGHTING GRISBI with the following deductions to apply:

1st HYDERABAD 12c win, 13c place
2nd RISKED IT 13c place
3rd OLD FASHIONED ROSE 13c place

Bookmakers were advised to pay 1st, 2nd, and 3rd above the line of both scratching’s with the above deductions.

BEAUTIFUL BELLE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. Apprentice J Edwards dismounted at the completion of the event and a further post-race veterinary examination again revealed no abnormalities.

A CHEEKY GIFT – Jumped awkwardly.

Race 2: KNUTH CONTRACTING & ELECTRICAL/SAPE INDUSTRIES BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 800m


FLORAL CODE – Hung out making the home turn.

TRAVERS - Hung out making the home turn.

SO SILENT – Hung out making the home turn.

SHEEZ MARVELLOUS – Jumped awkwardly. Eased at the 700 metres when OLDTIMEROCK’N’ROLL shifted in marginally.

OLDTIMEROCK’N’ROLL – Raced wide – Shifted in at the 700 metres causing a tightening to SHEEZ MARVELLOUS. Jockey M Butler was advised to exercise care in similar circumstances.


Race 3: PURCELL PLUMBING / ALLINGHAM FAMILY QTIS Class 5 Handicap 1000m

BELLEVITA – Began awkwardly. Checked severely at the 600 metres.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice G Semmens, the rider of 5th placegetter BELLEVITA, against 4th placegetter MACIPENKO (Apprentice I Teh) on the grounds of alleged interference at the 600 metres. It was established that MACIPENKO (Apprentice I Teh) did momentarily shift in marginally at that point tightening the running of BELLEVITA which lost some ground. The stewards were of the opinion that the degree of interference suffered by BELLEVITA exceeded the short neck margin between the two horses at the finish and therefore they upheld the objection and amended the placings to read:-

1st – RED BOOMSHAKALAKA
2nd-- CUDYADO
3rd - POMADE
4th – BELLEVITA
5th -- MACIPENKO

CUDYADO – Brushed the running rail at the 400 metres.

Race 4: AZKEEN INDUSTRIES / TOWERS CONCRETE BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1200m

BETTER NOT FUSS – Slow to begin. Jockey C. Spry dropped his whip at the 150 metres.

ACCTORIES – Slow into stride. Steadied off heels over the final 100 metres.

TAORIMINA RHYTHM – Permission was given to race without winkers. Raced wide throughout.

THIDA – Slow to begin.

Race 5: TOWNSVILLE SUNRISE ROTARY RED SOCKS OPEN Handicap 1300m

GOLDEN ATHENA – Apprentice J Doolan was unable to make the weight and was replaced on the mare by Apprentice J Edwards. After taking an explanation from Apprentice J Doolan Stewards took no further action and noted her intention to raise her minimum riding weight. GOLDEN ATHENA was slow to begin.

TEMPO (NZ) - Rider M Butler pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7) a (II) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner by striking the gelding on 10 occasions prior to the 100 metres which is 5 more times than is permitted. Jockey M Butler was suspended for 8 meetings to commence midnight 30 September 2023 and concluding at midnight on 8 October 2023.


Race 6: CLARITY HEARING Class 4 Handicap 1600m

DUCHESS ADELE - Apprentice J Doolan was unable to make the weight and was replaced on the mare by Apprentice G Semmens. Raced wide throughout.

LADY MASQUERADE – Hung in sharply on two separate occasions over the final 200 metres and as such Apprentice I. Teh had to abruptly stop riding and straighten her mount costing the filly momentum. A warning was issued to connections.

REVELLERS – Apprentice J Edwards dropped her whip at the 150 metres.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Race 5: Jockey M. Butler – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Use of the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted – 8 Day suspension.

Race day injuries/illness
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race.
OLD FASHIONED ROSE, MIDAS STAR, CUDYADO

Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. OLD FASHIONED ROSE – Fractious in barriers.
Race 1. SHORT NAP – Off Hind Cannon Injury– Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6. LADY MASQUERADE – Hung in sharply.

Bleeders
Nil

Falls
Nil

Adjourned inquiries
Nil

Protests
Race 3. 5th placegetter BELLEVITA (App. G SEMMENS) vs 4th placegetter MACIPENKO(GB) (App. I Teh) – Upheld


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
R5. GOLDEN ATHENA – J Edwards
R6. DUCHESS ADELE – G Semmens

Late scratchings
Race 1. No.8 – FIGHTING GRISBI – L/S 2:04pm – Vets advice.
Race 5. No.4 – HIT SNOOZE – L/S 2:04pm – Vets advice.

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.