QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB
 
GATTON – THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –Good 4, Soft 5 after race 6. RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B Cooke
Stewards – J Childs, R Hitchener, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson
Judge – S Faehy
Veterinarian – Dr G Johnson
Swab Attendants – A Challen
Starter – K Watson
Riders Advocate- B Saunders
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey G Walters and App. O Webb were both ill and not riding at the meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary. Both riders will require a Medical Clearances prior to next racing.
 
Due to the covid protocols the following overweights were approved.
 
Race 5- SISTINE AVENUE- S Fawke- +1/2kg
Race 5- BASIL- N Fazackerley +1/2kg
Race 6- SPRING SEASON- L Tilley- +1/2kg
Race 8- ENTERPRISE ELECTRA- L Tilley- 1/2kg
 
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 860 metres
 
The start was delayed when a number of runners proved difficult to load.
 
The start was further delayed when TUANAKI CREEK and MERRON DIVA both refused to load. Subsequently both runners were declared late scratching’s by order of Stewards at 12:18pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on TUANAKI CREEK and MERRON DIVA refunded with the following deductions to apply-
 
1st- 9 cents the win 4 cents the place
2nd- 21 cents the place
3rd- 14 cents the place
 
 
 
 
Trainer’s B Phillips (TUANAKI CREEK) and J Bellemy (MERRON DIVA) were both advised their respective runners would require a further barrier certificates prior to next racing.
 
The start was further delayed when AMERICAN RED broke through the barriers before galloping a short distance before being recaptured. Upon returning to the barriers was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon before being passed fit to start.
 
AGRO AGAIN- Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Shifted in abruptly near the 250m. Raced greenly during the event.
 
ANOTHER SPIRIT- Began awkwardly. Made the home turn awkwardly and dipped.
 
FIERY EXCHANGE- Began awkwardly.
 
HOLLYWOOD SCANDAL-Tightened for room at the start.
 
 
Race 2: MEMORIAL RACEDAY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12 Maiden Plate 860 metres
 
The start was delayed when DUSTY HAZE became fractious in the barriers requiring a Veterinary examination. Subsequently passed fit to start.
 
ANTONIO- When questioned regarding the below market expectation performance, App. W Peel advised that the gelding was making an abnormal respiratory noise throughout the event which she felt was the major contributing factor to the poor performance. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer D Reynolds expressed disappointment with the performance of the gelding and would now monitor the manner in which it recovers from today’s event before deciding whether to proceed with the gelding’s current preparation.
 
ARATULA- Raced extremely wide throughout. Rider reported her saddle shifted forward during the event placing her at a disadvantage for the remainder.  
 
DREAM CHANCE- Began awkwardly. Hung out for the majority.
 
DUSTY HAZE- After standing awkwardly in the barriers, jumped in the air at the start and lost ground.
 
GOLDEN EMBERS- Laid out in the middle stages.
 
RED DRESS- Began awkwardly and was then tightened for room at the start. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TYCOON CRUISER- Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
 
Race 3: GATTON VIEW HOTEL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1600 metres
 
PERFECT PAGE- Began awkwardly losing ground, before failing to muster early speed.
 
RESET'S SON- Raced wide in the early and middle stages before obtaining a position outside the leader approaching the 800m.
 
SUPERVISOR- Steadied from heels near the 800m. Held up approaching the home turn. Laid in for the majority of the event.
 
REAL DIVINE- Steadied when placed in restricted room shortly after the start. Tightened for room at lost ground near the 1100m, when SUPERVISER shifted in whilst hanging in despite the efforts of its rider. Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 400m.
 
Race 4: MOZZIE MOBILE WELDING Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
The start was delayed when FLASH GURU broke through the barriers galloping a short distance before being restrained. Upon returning to the barriers the gelding was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
 
Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by App M Wishart the rider of the 2nd placed HOKE’S RUN against FLASH GURU being declared the winner alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that whilst FLASH GURU did lay out under pressure in the home straight resulting in HOKE’S RUN being taken slightly wider on the track, they were not satisfied that the interference suffered to HOKE’S RUN exceeded the ¾ length margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
FLASH GURU (NZ)- Connections advised it was the intention to rider the gelding with cover in todays event if circumstance permit. After beginning well obtained the leading position. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAX'S SOURCE- Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MR DUDWEY- Laid in for the majority. Steadied from heels near the 250m.
 
EMPIRE DAY- Shifted in abruptly on jumping.
 
MIDNIGHT WALTZ- Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
SHEZA FIRECRACKER- As Apprentice K Wilson-Taylor was overweight, he was replaced as the rider of the filly by C Caserta. Apprentice Wilson-Taylor was fined $100. Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
LOCK AND LAUNCH- Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels shortly after the start.
 
FROM THE GONG- Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
Race 5: HARMAN CONCRETE Class 4 Handicap 1400 metres
 
SEA ECHO- When questioned in relation to the below market expectation performance Jockey B Andrew advised that as a result of racing in a rearward position she was forced to make a long sustained run on the gelding to improve into the race. Jockey Andrew added that the gelding peaked on its run early in the straight and ran on only fairly. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed a level of mucus in the horses trachea. Therefore Trainer B Andrew was advised he will be required to obtain a Veterinary Certificate including the results of a endoscopic examination prior to next racing.
 
SECRET CONQUEST- After beginning well settled further forward than anticipated. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer S Field advised that he was not entirely disappointed with the performance of mare last start when racing first up from a significant spell on that occasion. He added with the benefit of race fitness and the engagement of a senior rider he had expected a forward showing from the mare in today’s event.
 
RUBY RUSH- Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
Race 6: BOWES ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400 metres
 
GREY NOISE- Blundered on jumping. Hung out rounding near the 1100m.
 
SARASUN- Approaching the 400m, checked when tightened for room by LEMON DUCHESS which shifted out abruptly after improving onto heels whilst racing keenly. Trainer G Cornish advised that due to the horses racing manners in today’s event he would engage a senior rider for the horses next race start.
 
LEMON DUCHESS- Steadied from heels near the 800m.
 
HIGH I CUE- Stewards accepted Trainer M Currie’s explanation in relation to the late rider declaration.
 
MARRIED IN VEGAS- Slow to begin and then failed to muster speed.
 
SPRING SEASON- Near the 100m appeared to faulter behind and was retired from the event. A short time later the gelding collapsed where it was apparent it had bled from both nostrils. After receiving Veterinary treatment the gelding regathered its footing and was returned to the tie up stalls where it received further Veterinary treatment. Trainer C Saunders was advised that as this was the 2nd occasions on which the gelding had bled it would now receive a life ban from racing.
 
 
Race 7: QN HOTEL LAIDLEY BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400 metres
 
Due to thunderstorm activity in the area, the starting time of this event was delayed approximately 10mins.
 
MIGHTY MOOSE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages, before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the leading position near the 800m.
 
 
TERRAJOHNA- Slow to begin.
 
BOOM ROCKER- Inclined to lay in during the middle stages.
 
LOLAROSIE- Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
STATEMENT OF FAITH- Began awkwardly losing ground.
 
MR MAHARAJ- Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.
 
 
Race 8: OZLAV PLUMBING Fillies & Mares RATINGS BAND 0 - 58
Handicap 1100 metres
 
Following the running of Race 7 the track was downgraded to a Soft 5, retrospective to include Race 7.
 
Stewards will inquire into the reasons for App. J Molloy failing to fulfill his engagement as the rider of COSSIE at a later date as App Molloy had left the track. Subsequently App M Savva was the replacement rider for the horse.
 
Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards reviewed the start to determine if CHEESIE and SPLASHING ROSSA had been afforded a fair start. After reviewing the patrol footage it was determined that the barriers of CHEESIE and SPLASHING ROSSA were slow to open and therefore denied both runners a fair start. As a consequence Stewards acceded to requests from the connections of both runners to be declared non runners on the basis of being denied a fair start.
 
Upon the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on CHEESIE and SPLASHING ROSSA be refunded with the following deductions to apply-
 
1st- 7 cents the win, 7 cents the place
2nd- 8 cents the place
3rd- 10 cents the place.
 
Stewards further considered whether ENTERPRISE ELECTRA whose barrier was slightly slow to open was denied a fair start. Having reviewed the footage, Stewards were satisfied that ENTERPRISE ELECTRA was not impeded to any tangible degree to warrant being denied a fair start and therefore no further action was taken.
 
COSSIE- Began awkwardly.
 
DREAM WEAVING- Blundered on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FOXY RIPPA- Stuck heavily by the rebounding barrier gate on jumping.
 
SEE FOR YOURSELF- Steadied from heels when in restricted room near the 900m.
 
GLOBAL FACTOR- Bumped on jumping and was then tightened of room shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 600m. Momentarily held up approaching the home turn. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
LADY LANCASTER- Bumped on the hind quarters on jumping.
 
TOUCH OF BALI- Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room near the 600m.
 
ENTERPRISE ELECTRA- Hung over for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 9: BRENDON LESTER CONSTRUCTIONS Colts, Geldings & Entires
RATINGS BAND 0 1100 metres
 
 
FRENCH OCEAN- Tightened for room for a considerable distance in the early stages when THE WILD ONE shifted out after the rider lost the use of his off side iron. Checked to avoid the heels of HEART VANDELAY which shifted in when not completely clear near the 900m. J Murphy the rider of HEART VANDELAY was reprimanded as a result of this incident. Raced wide with cover during the middle stages.
 
MASTER BAYLEE- Bumped and forced wider in the early stages before being steadied for heels near the 950m. Raced without cover during the middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE WILD ONE- Rider lost the use of his off side iron in the early stages placing him at a significant disadvantage. Raced keenly near the 600m. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
FLAT KAPPER- Raced keenly near the 600m.
 
BIRCHIP TURF- Raced wide with cover during the middle stages.
 
FIRST BID- Lost a near side hind plate in running. Post race it was observed the horse had minor lacerations to both hind legs.
 
GHETTO BOY- Tightened for room shortly after the start by BIRCHIP TURF which shifted in when not completely clear. L Tilley the rider of BIRCHIP TURF was advised to exercise more care.
 
AURORA CHARM- After being slow to begin shifted in abruptly shortly after the start. Near the 850m, was tightened for room and eased when THE WILD ONE which shifted in when being corrected by its rider after losing his iron a short distance earlier. Near the 700m improved onto heels and was steadied. Whilst raced keenly improved onto heels near the 600m and was eased.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 9- J Murphy- Careless riding. AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 4- K Wilson-Taylor. Overweight. $100. AR190(3).

Absent jockeys
O Webb- Med Cert required
G Walters- Med Cert required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Expresso Love, Wickmo, Flash Guru, Pure Purgatory, Royalspector, Lolarosie
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- Merron Diva- Refused to load. Further barrier certificate required.
Race 1- Tuanaki Creek- Refused to load. Further barrier certificate required.
Race 5- Sea Echo- Vet cert required
 
Bleeders
Race 7- SPRING SEASON- Bled both nostrils. 2nd occasion. Life ban
 
 
Protests
 
Race 4- 2nd V 1st- Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Race 1:         11e PISCATAWAY - Sairyn Fawke
                    12e MERRON DIVA - Taylor Marshall
Race 4:         5 MAX’S SOURCE - Ms Montanna Savva
Race 5:         4 BASIL - Nathan Fazackerley
Race 6:         1 BY THE LAW - Ms Johanna McGrath
                    10 HIGH I CUE - Taylor Marshall
Race 8:         2 Cossie – Montanna Savva
Race 9:         13e FIRST BID - Mrs Shannyn Stephan
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1-Merron Diva @ 12:18pm. Refused to load
Race 1- Tuanaki Diva @ 12:18pm. Refused to load
Race 8- Cheesie- Non Runner
Race 8- Splshing Rossa- Non Runner
 
 
 
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.