QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EWAN TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Good 
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – P. Warren, J. McIntosh, S. Nosworthy (Cadet)
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
 
Race 4. F. Edwards +0.5kg
Race 4. N. Day +2.0kg
Race 5. G. Kliese +1.0kg
 
Race 1: INCITEC PIVOT QTIS MAIDEN PLATE  1200 M
 
KEEP ON RUNNING – Passing the 1100 metres jumped a crossing on the track. When rounding the home turn, KEEP ON RUNNING again jumped a crossing on the track.
 
KINGS CASTLE (FR) – Badly hampered on jumping when tightened between runners losing considerable ground. Raced wide throughout. On returning to scale, jockey G. Kliese stated the gelding resented the kickback in the early stages before finishing the race off well.
 
ROCKINFELLER – Raced wide throughout.
 
ENTERPRISE MOUSSE – When passing the 800 metres, faltered in its action and lost considerable ground. When being restrained out of the event rounding the home turn, dislodged apprentice Jockey T. Leslight, who was attended to by QAS staff and was cleared fit to fulfill his other engagements. A veterinary examination of ENTERPRISE MOUSSE revealed a fracture of the off-front fetlock, and the gelding was euthanized.
 
MISS JABALI – Shifted in on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
OHMIKKIUSOFINE – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Laid out over the concluding stages.
HOLD MY HALO – Badly hampered on jumping when tightened between runners losing considerable ground.
 
Race 2: JAYSEL CLASS 6 PLATE  1300 M
 
COUNTER COMMAND – Raced ungenerously for a considerable distance after the start. Co-Trainer P. Rowe was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
ENTREPRENEURIAL – Raced keenly in the early stages. Hung in over the concluding stages.
 
RUGGED ROY – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.
 
Race 3: W TITLEY & CO BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP  1750 M
 
ANOTHER JACK – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
BRAND NEW (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
PLUCKERCARN – Was declared a late scratching at 2:43pm on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on PLUCKERCARN be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st TYCOON LAD– 15 cents the win, 12 cents the place
2nd TORQUE ESPAGNA – 16 cents the place
3rd VIVACIOUS AWARD– 16 cents the place
 
YA LOVE HER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the frequency of race starts in a short period and was passed fit to race. Was declared a late scratching at 2:43pm on veterinary advice after rearing and becoming cast in the barriers. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on YA LOVE HER be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st TYCOON LAD– 10 cents the win, 8 cents the place
2nd TORQUE ESPAGNA – 10 cents the place
3rd VIVACIOUS AWARD– 10 cents the place
 
Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that YA LOVE HER would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again as well as completing a satisfactory trial or jumpout.
 
ZURI ZURI – Blundered on jumping. Compounded over the concluding stages.
 
SIZZLING SUN – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS EWAN CUP BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1750 M
 
MAJOR ARTIE – Raced wide in the early stages. Lost its near side fore plate passing the winning post on the first occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near-side fore leg as a consequence of an injury received to the hoof when the plate dislodged.  Trainer J. Wehlow was advised that MAJOR ARTIE would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
OLYMPIC KORCHNOI (BRZ) – Hung in shortly after the start and raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
HIGHER LOVE – Raced wide throughout.
 
STADIUM OF LIGHT (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. When questioned on the performance, both Trainer F. Wieland and Jockey N. Yadi expressed their disappointment with the gelding performance and stated that the horse got back further than intended and as a result resented the kickback in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MISSION HOUSE – As Jockey S. Sheargold was unable to ride the allotted weight, he was replaced by Jockey R. Wilson.
 
TEMPO (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
BLUE SWIMMER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to the frequency of race starts in a short period and was passed fit to race.
 
 
Race 5: SIR RUPERT CLARK & CO COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP  1000 M
 
YES DREAM – Raced wide throughout.
 
AHWAHNEECHEE - Was declared a late scratching at 3:51pm on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on AHWAHNEECHEE be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st COCHRANE– 17 cents the win, 20 cents the place
2nd YES DREAM – 8 cents the place
3rd HALLSIDE HAMMER– 32 cents the place
 
Trainer R. Williams was advised that AHWAHNEECHEE would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
EYEWITNESS - As Jockey S. Sheargold was unable to ride the allotted weight, he was replaced by Jockey P. Romeo with the permitted overweight as +1.0kg, given no other rider was available to make the allocated weight. Jockey Sheargold was fined $200.00 under the provisions of AR 190(3) inclusive of both MISSION HOUSE (Race 4) and EYEWITNESS.
EYEWITNESS. Was declared a late scratching at 3:57pm after refusing to load. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on EYEWITNESS be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st COCHRANE– 10 cents the win, 12 cents the place
2nd YES DREAM – 4 cents the place
3rd HALLSIDE HAMMER– 20 cents the place
 
Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that EYEWITNESS would require a satisfactory trial or jumpout prior to racing again.
 
GAMBOA – As jockey A. Thomson was unable to ride the allocated weight, she was replaced by Jockey R. Wilson. Jockey Thomson was fined $100.00 under the provisions of AR 190(3). Raced three-wide throughout.
 
KISS ME LATER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for an extended period and was passed fit to race.
 
Race 6: DGH BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP  1000 M
 
AOLANI – Was declared a late scratching at 4:16pm after failing to arrive on course. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on AOLANI be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st CALM IS POWER – 14 cents the win, 13 cents the place
2nd HIT SNOOZE – 14 cents the place
3rd EXTRA FREE – 15 cents the place
 
Trainer T. Button will be required to provide reasoning as to his failure to arrive on course by the prescribed time.
 
EXTRA FREE – Slow into stride.
 
CALM IS POWER – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages and had to be steadied passing the 800 metres when racing near heels. Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
RACATOON – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
Race 7: TOWNSVILLE SUNRISE ROTARY RED SOCKS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
DEAL AN ACE – Raced wide throughout.
 
LOOK AT ROSA – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUEENSLANDER – Slow into stride.
 
VIVA AMERICANA – Was declared a late scratching at 5:13pm after breaking through the barriers and getting loose on the track. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on AHWAHNEECHEE be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st WINNING SAGA - 5 cents the win, 7 cents the place
2nd BIG TOWN – 7 cents the place
3rd QUEENSLANDER – 7 cents the place
 
LISTEN LISTEN – Raced wide throughout. Raced in restricted room passing the 150 metres.

OODLES – Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection and was declared a late scratching at 5:13pm on veterinary advice. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on AHWAHNEECHEE be refunded with the following deductions to apply-   
 
1st WINNING SAGA– 5 cents the win, 7 cents the place
2nd BIG TOWN – 7 cents the place
3rd QUEENSLANDER– 7 cents the place
 
Trainer T. Clive was advised that OODLES would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ROTHGURL – Was declared a late scratching at 12:00pm for reasons acceptable to stewards. When questioned regarding the matter, Trainer F. Wieland stated that the limited mobile service  at Ewan where he had been stabled made it difficult to scratch by the prescribed time.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil
Fines
Race 5. Jockey A. Thomson – accepting ride when overweight – AR190(3) – $100    
Races 4& 5 inclusive. Jockey S. Sheargold – accepting ride with overweight – AR 190(3) - $200
Suspensions
Nil
Race day injuries/illness.
Nil
Absent jockeys
Nil
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 4. Nathan Day
Race 6. Tom Button
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
HOLD MY HALO, MAJOR ARTIE, COCHRANE, LILY ALLEZ
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 2. COUNTER COMMAND – Racing manners – Warning.
Race 3. YA LOVE HER – Became cast in barriers – Veterinary clearance required along with a barrier certificate required.
Race 4. MAJOR ARTIE – Lame near-side front – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 5. AHWAHNEECHEE – Lame right front – Veterinary clearance required
Race 5. EYEWITNESS – Refused to load – Satisfactory trial required.
Race 7. OODLES – Scratching on veterinary advice – Veterinary clearance required.
Bleeders
Nil
Falls
Race 1. ENTERPRISE MOUSSE
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. No 8. MISSION HOUSE – Rebecca Wilson replacing Scott Sheargold
Race 5. No 5. EYEWITNESS – Pietro Romeo replacing Scott Sheargold
Race 5. No 6. GAMBOA – Rebecca Wilson replacing Amanda Thomson
Late scratchings
Race 3. No 6 PLUCKERCARN – 2:43pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 3. No 7. YA LOVE HER – 2:43pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 5. No 2. AHWAHNEECHEE – 3:51pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 5. No 5. EYEWITNESS – 3:57pm – Refused to load.
Race 6. No 4. AOLANI – 4:16pm – Failed to arrive on course.
Race 7. No 8. VIVA AMERICANA – 5:13pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 7. No 14. OODLES – 5:13pm – Veterinary advice.
Race 7. No 17. ROTHGURL – 12:00pm – Reasons acceptable to stewards.
 
 
 
 
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.