QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
GAYNDAH JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 10th JUNE 2023
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson
Stewards – S Fletcher
Clerk of Scales – R Bellert
Judge – W Smith, S Grant
Veterinarian – Dr N Hitchcock
Starter – D Slack
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Bundaberg 13 May 2023
Apprentice S. Willis plead guilty to a charge under AR 132(7)(a)(ii), in that as the rider of COMMENTS in race 4 she used the whip on 12 occasions prior to the 100m, which is 7 more than is permitted. S. Willis licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 18/6/2023 (conclusion of a careless riding suspension incurred at Kilcoy on 4/6/2023) up to and including midnight 25/6/2023.
Apprentice S. Willis plead guilty to a charge under AR 132(7)(a)(ii), in that as the rider of MARMION in race 5 she used the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, which is 3 more than is permitted. S. Willis was fined $300.
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting –
Race 5: BRYNEICH – M Powell +1kg = 56kg
Race 6: QUARTER PAST – M Powell +1 = 56kg

1 GRAND HOTEL CLASS B HANDICAP 1000 Metres
TYCOON ILLUSION – Put in an awkward stride passing the 450m.
BEST SONG – Had to be steadied off heels when crowded for room shortly after the start.
LES GIRLS – Raced three wide without cover throughout the event.
RAINBOW DREAMS – Crowded for room and had to be steadied shortly after the start when LAST LAUGH jumped inwards.
THE STORM – On returning to scale Jockey C Eaton reported that after beginning well the filly was disappointing and in her opinion THE STORM failed to handle todays firm track conditions.
INVANESS – Raced wide throughout the event. Shifted in when under pressure in the home straight. On returning to scale Jockey N Vuille reported that in her opinion the mare was unsuited by todays track conditions.
LAST LAUGH – Jumped in at the start.
2 TOP CITRUS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (1) 2-Y-O & Up. Set Weights 1000 Metres
CRUISING BILL – Shifted in slightly when under pressure at the 50m mark before being straightened by its rider Apprentice C Sutherland.
HEWRECKED'EM – Slow into stride. Raced greenly at the tail of the field. Bumped the running rail at the 300m and momentarily became unbalanced.
MUZZEDSO (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Jockey A Sewell reported that the gelding became unbalanced on the turn and in his opinion was not suited by todays track conditions. Raced three wide without cover throughout the event.
TUANAKI CREEK – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
BANKONAJET – Disappointed for a run when Cruising Bill shifted in approaching the 50m.
COLLAGEN QUEEN – Raced three wide throughout the event until shifting in to a position on the rail passing the 200m.
BUSH – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early stages. Bumped the running rail near the 800m and momentarily became unbalanced. Ridder accidently dropped her whip passing the 200m. App B Johnson reported that the filly was inclined to hang out for the majority of the event.
3 BENYENDA CITRUS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (2) 2-Y-O & Up. Set Weights 1000 Metres
DAULAT MERAH BESAR – Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the home turn.
PAULI – Bumped at the start by REOJOAN which jumped out. Raced wide throughout the event.
ZESTY BOY (NZ) – Held up for clear running entering the home straight. Unable to be fully tested to the line by Jockey A Spinks when the gelding hung out in the concluding stages and had to be straightened.
BRING THE ROMANCE – Had to be steadied shortly after the start when inconvenienced by PAULI which shifted out after being bumped by REOJOAN.
IN A MINUTE RILEY – Raced wide throughout the event.
REOJOAN – Jumped out at the start and bumped PAULI. Jockey C Eaton report that in her opinion REOJOAN was not suited by todays firm track conditions.
4 BROWNS CITRUS TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
LAURIE – Taken wider and momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 800m when MAHBABY shifted out to obtain clear running.
ALBION SQUARE (GB) – Began awkwardly. Hung out on the home turn and down the straight and as a result was unable to be fully tested by rider Apprentice B Johnson.
MAHBABY – Bumped at the start by ALBION SQUARE. Shifted in as a result of being bumped and inconvenienced FLICK. Had to be steadied and lost ground. Approaching the 800m shifted out to obtain clear running.
INTO CHAMPAGNE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained an injury to the near side front knee joint. Trainer A Hayward was advised INTO CHAMPAGNE would require a Vet Certificate before racing again.
EAGLE EYE STAR – Shifted out shortly after the start and inconvenienced FLICK. Raced wide throughout.
FLICK – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when EAGLE EYE STAR shifted out and MAHBABY shifted in after being bumped by ALBION SQUARE which began awkwardly.
5 AVANCE GAYNDAH CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400 Metres
APPLECROSS – Jockey H Richardson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
GENTLE PRINCE – Held up for clear running entering the home straight.
COACH – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
COYNES ROAD – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
ALATAR – Tightened for room at the start.
6 GLENELLEN RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP (1) 1400 Metres
BATTLE – Held up for clear running and had to be steadied rounding the home turn.
NATIVE BEE – Held up rounding the home turn and had to be steadied off the heels of NOW OR NEVER and was obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running.
NOW OR NEVER – Jockey H Phillips pleaded guilty pursuant to AR132(5) in that she used the whip 19 times in totality, 5 more than permitted. H Phillips licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 17/6/2023 up to and including midnight 24/6/2023.
TICINO BELLE – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
7 MCCITRUS 0 - 50 HANDICAP (2) 1400 Metres
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards had a request from trainer Mr R Hay to view the photo finish image in regards to his horse LONERGY being judged to have placed second by the Official Judges. Submissions were taken from representatives for trainer of first place KOHIKO Mr T Dougall, Mr R Hay trainer of second place LONERGY and Judges W Smith and S Grant. The interim placings were determined by the Chairman of Stewards and Judge S Grant as the horses crossed the line. As there was a malfunction with the photo finish equipment used by Judge W Smith there was no image taken of the finish to determine the winner or winning margin with this equipment. A back up video from a mobile phone which was set up beside the photo finish camera was able to be used when paused to provide all parties with an image of the horses crossing the line. A request was made by Mr Hay for the race to be declared a dead heat due to the malfunction of the photo finish equipment but the image from the mobile phone was clear that there was a margin between the first and second horses. After hearing submissions from all parties involved Stewards made their decision pursuant to rule AR214(1)(4)(a)(b) in that they were satisfied there was no evidence provided that the Judges had made a mistake and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judges.
KOHIKO – Raced three wide throughout.
COME CLEAN – Jumped out and bumped VICTORY LIGHTS at the start.
VICTORY LIGHTS – Bumped on jumping.
MODERN FAMILY – Slow to begin. Shifted out at the 1250m and raced wide throughout.
THE ANGELS KISS – Raced three wide throughout. Hung in down the home straight and was unable to be fully tested by its rider.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5: H Richardson – AR132(7)(a)(ii) Use of the whip 6 times before the 100m – Reprimand.
Suspensions
Race 6: H Phillips – AR 132(5) – Excessive use of the whip 19 times in total – 7 days Suspension.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 4: INTO CHAMPAGNE – Near side front knee injury – Vet certificate required.

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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.