QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
GAYNDAH JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine      TRACK RATING – Firm 2      RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson
Stewards – S Heidke
Clerk of Scales – R Bellert
Judge – W Smith, S Grant
Veterinarian – Dr N Hitchcock
Starter – D Slack
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Eidsvold 7/10/2023.
 
Stewards reminded Trainer C Geran and Stablehand C Creevey of their responsibilities pursuant to rule AR 137(1)(d), in that consuming alcohol whilst handling a horse may cause them to register a reading, when tested, being in excess of the level stipulated in this rule after they were observed with drinks containing alcohol in the tie up area.
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting –
Race 3: DOLLOP – T Banks +1kg = 56kg
Race 4: BARTALUMBA – C Taylor +1kg = 56kg
 
Stewards acting under the provisions of AR22(1)(h) took a breath sample from all Jockeys and Apprentice Jockeys engaged in today`s race meeting. All riders underwent a breathalyser test prior to their riding engagements and were cleared to fulfill their rides.
 
Race 1: BURNETT AG SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1000 Metres

NO BETTER AFFAIRE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
AFROGINASOCK – Slow to begin. Slow to muster early speed. Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice L O`Donnell reported that the outside gate failed to lock open and sprung back marginally after opening, which may have been a contributing factor in the gelding being slow to begin. Stewards reviewed footage of the start and asked the starter to check the gates before the start of the next race.
 
ULTRA INSTINCT – When asked to comment, Apprentice C Krahnen reported that she was satisfied with the mares first up performance and added that ULTRA INSTINCT would benefit from the run.
 
CAMAROSA – A post-race Veterinary inspection revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor recovery and signs of heat stress.
 
ANNAKURI – Shifted out on the home turn.
 
ZENIA – Taken wider on the home turn when ANNAKURI shifted out.
 
MADDISON'S MISSILE – Slow to begin.
 
YES NO MAYBE SO – Raced wide throughout.
 
RASHEED – Slow to begin. Slow to muster speed in the early stages. Hung out on the home turn.
 
CONAIR – Slow to begin. Jockey A Spinks pleaded guilty and was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for excessive use of his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. 2 times more than permitted.
 
Race 2: SEIDNER CATTLE CO. QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 3-Y-O & Up. Set Weights 1000 Metres
 
CHILLI PALMER – Blundered at the start and became unbalanced. Bumped heavily with DAUNTING STORM. Jockey C Taylor reported that the gelding raced greenly throughout the event.
 
GRAND DEPOSITION – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
ABSALON TULIP – Apprentice B Moffat reported that the mare resented the kickback from today`s racing surface.
 
CAPITAL MEG – Slow to begin. Raced three wide throughout the event. Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DAUNTING STORM – Bumped heavily on jumping and blundered, causing Apprentice C Krahnen to become momentarily unbalanced and the mare to lose ground. Shifted wider approaching the 400m and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
RADIANT ROMANCE – Began awkwardly and made contact with the near side gate on the barrier.
 
ROSE ALICE – Shifted wider passing the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
ONYABIKE CHARLIE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. The start of the race was delayed when ONYABIKE CHARLIE was presented with the wrong saddle cloth number. As the filly was on route to the barriers when the incorrect number was identified, ONYABIKE CHARLIE underwent a resaddle to apply the correct saddlecloth at the barriers. Trainer T Thomas pleaded not guilty to a charge pursuant to AR106(1) in that he presented ONYABIKE CHARLIE with an incorrect saddlecloth number. After considering all of the evidence which was put forward and submissions from Mr Thomas, Stewards found that the charge laid against Mr Thomas could be sustained. When considering penalty Stewards took into account Mr Thomas` good record and a fine of $100 was imposed for the incident.
 
Race 3: GORDON FAMILY OPEN HANDICAP 1000 Metres
 
SHEEZASINGA – Bumped the front barrier gates causing them to open early. Jumped out and travelled approximately 50 meters before being restrained by Apprentice A Graham. On returning to the barriers was inspected and passed suitable to start.
 
DIGGITY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOLLOP – Momentarily raced in restricted room passing the 600m when racing to the inside of DIGGITY.
 
OUR LIL SISTAR – Began awkwardly. Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
JAMESATELLI – Blundered shortly after the start. Jockey K Gates reported that she dropped her near side rein passing the 70m and had to stop riding momentarily while regaining the rein, which caused her to be placed at a disadvantage over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: MALARGA GRAZING CO. BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1200 Metres

FREEDOM AVENUE – Commenced to shift in approaching the 100m before being corrected by its rider.
 
KEFALONIA – Held up for clear running from the 400m until entering the home straight.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Momentarily raced in restricted room passing the 1000m when racing to the inside of ASHIKO BAY. Shifted out on the home turn.
 
ASHIKO BAY – On arrival to the barriers underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection and was passed suitable to start. Shifted out passing the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider. Shifted out around the home turn and continued to hang out for a short distance into the straight before being straightened by its rider.
 
LEVALET – Raced wide throughout.
 
ROSE OF TAORMINA – Began awkwardly.
 
CRAIGLEA ETNA – Shifted wide on the home turn.
 
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – Taken wider on the home turn when KIRELLA SHORES shifted out.
 
VALAR DOHAERIS – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: GRAND HOTEL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
ALATAR – Shifted wider passing the 300m to secure clear running.
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BARRYMORE – Over raced when being restrained shortly after the start. Held up for clear running around the home turn and in the early part of the straight.
 
THE STONE MASON – Shifted wide on the home turn.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Jockey A Spinks – Excessive use of the whip – 7 times before the 100m – 2 more than permitted.
 
Fines 
Race 2: Trainer T Thomas –AR106(1) -   Present a horse with an incorrect saddlecloth number –- $100 fine.            

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
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.