QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GATTON TURF CLUB
 
TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine                TRACK RATING – Good 4; Upgraded to a Good 3 following Race 2                        PENOTROMETER – 3.92              RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – B. Wright, S. Fletcher, A. Schofield & D. McMahon
 
 
GENERAL
 
When Jockey J. Huxtable was unavailable and Jockey C. Taylor, Apprentice J. Williams were indisposed and not riding at the meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards’ Race-day Summary. Both Jockey Taylor and Apprentice Williams were advised they would require clearances prior to riding again.
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
 
Race 2 – COLONEL PARKER – J. Stanley (+0.5kg) – 56.5kg
Race 8 – BUDDY’S TALE – H. Phillips (+1kg) – 55kg
 
Race 3 - Following a report from the Clerk of Scales, Ms D. McMahon, Jockey L. Tarrant (GRANDEUR ROSE) subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR185 in that after weighing out in a lighter set of boots, of which he was then directed to ensure he fulfilled his engagement in, he did change his boots after weighing out. Jockey Tarrant was fined the sum of $300. Jockey Tarrant was subsequently advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
Race 4 and Race 6 – Licensed Trainer R. Tyrell was interviewed following a report from the Compliance Assurance Team that his two runners engaged at the meeting, ROCKARTA in Race 4 and WHISTLING SPIRIT in Race 6, were both identified with haematomas and swelling to the left side jugular vein, when a race-day inspection was completed at his registered training location. Mr Tyrell stated both runners had been treated with Metacam, in the morning period of Saturday 19 October 2024, a routine stable procedure, administered in accordance with the recommended guidelines for the medication. When asked to produce treatment records, it was established that treatment records for the stable had not been updated since Tuesday, 3 September 2024. Both runners subsequently underwent a veterinary examination after arriving on-course. On the advice provided by the Race-Day Veterinarian, and the evidence from Mr Tyrell, after consideration from Stewards, both runners were permitted to start. Pre-race blood samples were taken from both runners for analysis.
 
Subsequently Mr Tyrell was issued with the following two charges:
 
Charge 1 – Under the provisions of AR104(1), that as the licensed trainer of ROCKRATA and WHISTLING SPIRIT which were engaged in Races 4 and 6 respectively at Gatton on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, he did fail to record veterinary treatments, specifically the medication Metacam, which was administered to these two runners on Saturday, 19 October 2024 in any form of official record. It was further noted that no treatment records had been completed for the stable since Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
 
Charge 2 – Under the provisions of AR105(1)(d), that as the licensed trainer of ROCKRATA and WHISTLING SPIRIT, he did fail to report as soon as practical after acceptances had been conducted for the race-meeting, that following a treatment given to runners on Saturday, 19 October 2024, that were engaged at Gatton on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, this treatment had resulted in both runners presenting with haematomas and swelling to the left side jugular vein which may have affected the horses’ performances in their respective races.
 
Mr Tyrell subsequently pleaded guilty to both charges.
 
Mr Tyrell was subsequently fined the sum of $500 for each charge ($1000 totality). In assessing penalty, Stewards noted the seriousness of both charges, that the circumstances surrounding both charges, aggravated general penalty precedents for breaches of such rules, Mr Tyrell’s unblemished record in relation to both rules, forthright evidence and guilty plea. Stewards further noted the need for both specific and general deterrence to not only Mr Tyrell, but the industry as a whole. Mr Tyrell was subsequently advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
Race 1: LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING – JASON DIETE MAIDEN HANDICAP (1400m)
 
WITNESS DIS – Bumped on jumping and lost ground.
 
DOWNEY – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
ROTHSPHENE – Steadied from the heels of KELLISA which laid out near the 1200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RIPPER SHANK – Fractious in the mounting-yard enclosure and harmlessly dislodged Jockey J. Stanley. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley reported the gelding travelled comfortably throughout the event, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure. He further added the gelding would derive fitness benefit from the event, having not raced for an extended period prior to this preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
KAMARIYA - As Jockey L. Tilley was to be overweight on the mare, Stewards permitted him to be replaced by Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor. Jockey L. Tilley was subsequently fined $200 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
CUT DIAMONDS – Began awkwardly.
 
FITASAFIDDLE – Slow to begin.
 
ANTILLES – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ELEMISS – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
LITERACY – Laid-out rounding the home turn. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 900m.
 
KELLISA – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid out for some distance passing the 1200m.
 
 
Race 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE    (860m)
 
ASAMBE – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Jockey C. Graham reported her mount raced greenly throughout the event.
 
MISS DRAMATIC – Proved difficult to load. Trainer L. Barnes was advised that a warning would be placed against the barrier manners of the mare. Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages. Jockey M. Butler reported that the mare raced greenly and did not stretch out throughout the event and subsequently he had some concerns with its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer L. Barnes was spoken to advisedly in ensuring that the mare was shod to industry standards.
 
SUTHERLAND – Hung in during the home straight and leaving the 100m, Jockey K. Yoshida was required to stop riding and was unable to test his mount over the concluding stages when it proved extremely difficult to ride out. Trainer A. Park was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing manners.
 
COLONEL PARKER – Slow to begin.
 
TINJACK – Reared over and dislodged rider H. Richardson upon leaving the mounting yard. H. Richardson was examined by QAS officers and deemed fit to fulfil her engagement. A pre-race veterinary examination of the colt deemed it suitable to race. Trainer G. Richardson was advised that a warning would be placed on the pre-race manners of TINJACK. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUMMER BRIDE – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: LADBROKES OWN SPRING BM60 HANDICAP (860m)
 
I AM VOODOO – Raced wide and without cover from the 500m. Commenced to shift ground towards the outside fence under pressure from the 200m and finished wide on the track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off-hind hock consistent with being galloped on.
 
JOEY D'OR – Slow to begin. Laid in during the early stages of the event. Dipped near the 300m.
 
THE POWER OF ONE – Approaching the winning post was eased when tightened for room between I AM THOR and LOADED GUN both of which shifted ground slightly.
 
I AM THOR – Shifted out over the concluding stages marginally into the line of THE POWER OF ONE. Jockey S. Collett was advised to exercise greater care.
 
LOADED GUN – Shifted in over the concluding stages marginally into the line of THE POWER OF ONE. Jockey L. Tilley was advised to exercise greater care.
 
VIKING VALOUR – Slow to begin.
 
MISS HELMUT – Approaching the 700m steadied when awkwardly placed between I AM VOODO and GRANDEUR ROSE. Raced wide and without from the 500m.
 
 
Race 4: MCNEIL FARMS QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD BM58 HANDICAP (1100m)
 
MISHANI ECLIPSE – Bumped and became unbalanced on jumping.
 
TERRITORY ASH – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m shifted out and became awkward on the heels of EAGLE’S FIRE and was steadied
 
MISHANI SUSPECT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
EAGLE'S FIRE – Began awkwardly and bumped MISHANI ECLIPSE which became unbalanced. Jockey N. Tomizawa pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 17 occasions in totality throughout the event, 7 of these which were prior to the 100m. Jockey Tomizawa’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing Wednesday, 23 October 2024, and to conclude Wednesday, 30 October 2024, on which day he may ride. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted the Rider Penalty Guidelines in relation to whip breaches, his record in relation to the rule and guilty plea. Jockey Tomizawa was subsequently advised of his rights to an appeal. Jockey Tomizawa was further reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on consecutive occasions prior to the 100m.
 
SUN WORSHIPPER – Bumped on jumping. Race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
HIT THE BUTTON – Began awkwardly and bumped SUN WORSHIPPER.
 
YES I'M UGLY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1000m eased from heels and shifted out when trailing TERRITORY ASH which became awkwardly placed on heels and was obliged to steady.
 
 
Race 5: PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1100m)
 
Prior to correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by apprentice P. Carter, the rider of the fifth placed BOITUMELO against ORSETTO (M. Hellyer) being declared second, alleging interference near the 900m. Stewards after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the Stewards’ patrol footage, established that near the 1000m, BOITUMELO was steadied when tightened between ANNAKURI and ORSETTO which shifted in when bumped and directed inwards by WHISTLIN’ ARROW. As Steward were satisfied that the interference to BOITUMELO was not directly attributable to ORSETTO, and when considering the margin of 2 ½ Lengths, the protest was dismissed. At a subsequent inquiry both Apprentice P. Carter and Trainer G. Parker were reprimanded under the provisions of AR219(5) for lodging a frivolous protest. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted Apprentice Carter’s inexperience in race-riding.
 
Correct weight was further delayed allowing Stewards to view the footage in relation to AURELIAN BLANC. When it was established that the gelding’s poor start was directly attributable to its barrier manners, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
ORSETTO – Directed inwards and bumped when WHISTLIN’ ARROW shifted in to obtain a position closer to the running rail near the 900m.
 
ALL WIN – Connections advised a change of tactics that the gelding would race more forward from the inside barrier. Settled on-pace early before receiving interference and settling midfield. Approaching the 900m was tightened for room onto the running rail and became unbalanced when making contact with running rail when MISSY’S READY was directed inwards by ANNAKURI, which shifted in when not fully clear.
 
KELANOA – Slow to begin. Obliged to shift in near the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
AURELIAN BLANC – Bounded on jumping before beginning very awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Trainer P. Wallace was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISSY'S READY – Tightened for room between runners near the 900m and obliged to steady.
 
BOITUMELO – Near the 900m steadied when tightened by ORSETTO which shifted in after being bumped by WHISTLI’ ARROW.
 
ANNAKURI – Shifted in when not fully clear of MISSY’S READY near the 900m, which was obliged to steady, and in turn directed that runner in onto ALL WIN which was tightened for room onto the running rail and lost ground. Apprentice L. Sykes was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that his mount was marginally laying in and away from BOITUMELO.
 
WHISTLIN' ARROW – Shifted in near the 900m in an effort to obtain a position with cover, and in doing so, directed ORSETTO into the line of BOITUMELO, which was obliged to steady. Apprentice F. Sandkuhl was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 6: LADBROKES RACING CLUB BM60 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
The start of this race was delayed when a patron at the track required the assistance of the QAS. As a result of this delay, this race was rescheduled to start at 4.20pm.
 
REGGAE FIRE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Apprentice M. Goring reported that the gelding over-raced during the early stages of the event which proved detrimental to its finishing efforts.
 
WHISTLING SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
KOZANI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
CONQUISTADORES – Approaching the 50m was hampered and steadied when OLD SALT shifted in.
 
OLD SALT – Shifted in when not clear of CONQUISTADORES over the concluding stages which was obliged to steady and shift in. Apprentice J. Molloy was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
ONE REASON – Slow to begin. Apprentice D. Bennett reported that the gelding never travelled comfortably throughout the event and was disappointing in its performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SAVVY BEE (NZ) – Blundered on jumping.
 
 
Race 7: BOOK YOUR WORK XMAS PARTY AT THE GATTON RACES FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
As a result of the delay in the previous event, the start of this race was rescheduled to start at 4.55pm.
 
Prior to correct weight, Stewards viewed the judge’s photo for third, in relation to the dead heat between THE BOI and IMPERIONESS. After viewing the photo, Stewards were satisfied that there was no margin present and correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
ALL I WANT IS YOU – Slow to begin.
 
THE BOI – Began awkwardly.
 
BAMBALAM – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Obliged to shift to the inside of the tiring LE GAGNEUR leaving the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
HEAT – Disappointed for a marginal run approaching the 100m before being obliged to shift out from the heels of MAPLE MAGIC to obtain clear running.
 
DOWN THE BARREL – Raced wide without cover from the 800m. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey S. Collett reported that the mare failed to travel throughout the event and proved disappointing.
 
IMPERIONESS – Raced in restricted room before being steadied over the concluding stages when MAPLE MAGIC shifted in under pressure despite the efforts of its rider.
 
MAPLE MAGIC – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages despite the efforts of its rider.
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey S. Cormack stated that gelding raced flat throughout the event and proved disappointing. He further added in his opinion, the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
 
Race 8: BOOK A ROUND AT THE GATTON JUBILEE GOLF CLUB RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1400m)
 
As a result of the delay in the previous events, the start of this race was rescheduled to start at 5.25pm.
 
BELLE'S BOY – Held up for clear running for some distance leaving the 400m on the heels of the weakening PROMETIO MAS. Attempted to improve into a doubtful run between PROMETIO MAS and GLEEFILLY approaching the 300m when there was insufficient room to do so, and in doing so, bumped heavily with GLEEFILLY which was obliged to shift wider when becoming unbalanced. Apprentice D. Bennett was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
DANTE ALIGHIERI – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
PROMETIO MAS – Steadied from the heels of I’M FAMOUS which shifted in shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover from the 800m. Commenced to weaken from the 300m. Apprentice R. Thorburn reported the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer R. Chatterton was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for the gelding prior to the gelding racing again.
 
WITCH DAY – Slow to begin.
 
GOOD'N'LUCKY – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
ISLA'S DAY – Dipped on jumping and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Jockey J. Stanley reported that the mare travelled reasonably throughout, however blundered near the 400m and was disappointing in its performance thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
GLEEFILLY – Began awkwardly. Bumped and became unbalanced when forced wider approaching the 300m when BELLE’S BOY attempted to improve into a doubtful run.
 
BETTER STRINGS - Slow to begin.
 
I'M FAMOUS – Bumped approaching the 1200m. Raced wide from the 800m. Momentarily placed in restricted room passing the 100m when ISLA’S DAY laid in.

 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4 – Jockey N. Tomizawa – Consecutive Whip Use – AR132(7)(a)(i) - Reprimand
Race 5 – Apprentice L. Sykes – Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 5 – Apprentice F. Sandkuhl – Careless riding – AR131(a) - Reprimand
Race 5 – Apprentice P. Carter – Frivolous Protest – AR219(5) – Reprimand
Race 5 – Trainer G. Parker – Frivolous Protest – AR219(5) – Reprimand
Race 6 – Apprentice J. Molloy – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 8 – Apprentice D. Bennett – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
 
Fines
General: Trainer R. Tyrell – Treatment Records and Failure to Declare a Condition – AR104 & AR105 - $1000
Race 1 – Jockey – L. Tilley – Overweight – AR190(3) - $200
Race 3 – Jockey – L. Tarrant – Changed gear after weighing – AR185 - $300
 
Suspensions
Race 4 – Jockey N. Tomizawa – Whip Use – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 Days – Commencing Wednesday, 23 October 2024 up to and including Tuesday 29 October 2024
 
Race day injuries/illness
H. Richardson – left knee
 
Absent jockeys
C. Taylor – medical clearance required
J. Williams – medical clearance required
J. Huxtable – medical clearance required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race:
ROCKRATA, WHISTLING SPIRIT, I AM THOR, RIPPER SHANK
 
Horses sampled post-race:
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – MISS DRAMATIC – Difficult to load – Warning
Race 2 – TINJACK – Fractious in the mounting yard and reared over pre-race – Warning
Race 2 – SUTHERLAND – Hung in during the home straight – Warning
Race 5 – AURELIAN BLANC – Bounded on jumping/got head up and lost considerable ground – Warning
Race 8 – PROMETIO MAS – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary Clearance Required
 
Falls
Race 2 – H. Richardson – Mounting Yard
 
Protests
Race 5 – 5th v. 2nd – Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:           1 WITNESS DIS - Dylan Bennett (a2/55kg),
                       3 ROTHSPHENE - Ms Cejay Graham
                       6 KAMARIYA - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Race 2:           8 COLONEL PARKER - Justin Stanley
                       11e SUMMER BRIDE - Luke Tarrant
Race 3:           5 LOADED GUN - Les Tilley
                       8 I AM THOR - Ms Samantha Collett
Race 4:           1 MISHANI ECLIPSE - Les Tilley
Race 5:           7 AURELIAN BLANC - Sariah Champkin (a1.5/52kg),
Race 6:           11 ROCKIN’ ARTIE - Les Tilley
                       13e SAVVY BEE (NZ) - Ms Angela Jones
Race 7:           2 THE BOI - Justin Stanley
                       6 DOWN THE BARREL - Ms Samantha Collett
                       13e BULL DIMPLE RUM - Sean Cormack
Race 8:           3 BELLE’S BOY - Dylan Bennett (a2/55kg),
 
 
 
 
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.