QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB
 
GLADSTONE – SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Good            RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – D. Macklyn.
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – D Weinert, D Thomsen
Veterinarian – Dr K. Thompson
Starter – B. Lisle
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey A. Butler was indisposed, stewards permitted changes as per the steward’s race day summary.
 
 
Race 1: FIND US ON FACEBOOK BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 850 metres
 
HAYYLER’S TARY – Passing the 400m became awkwardly placed on the heels of KRISPY KEV.
 
BIG JAKE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not competing in the past twelve months and was passed fit to start.
 
NATURAL EMPEROR – Laid out rounding the home turn and raced wide throughout.
 
ARARRAC – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
GOSSIAUX – Hampered on jumping away and was slow as a result. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: WELCOME GOLD COAST TURF CLUB BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1000 metres
 
STUMPED – Rider reported that the gelding failed to handle the sand surface.
 
IN WAVES (NZ) – Rider reported that the gelding failed to handle the sand surface.
 
ROCKSHORE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
SETLIN SAGE – Apprentice A Donald was fined $500 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m, three more than permitted. In determining penalty, stewards took into account that this was Apprentice Donald’s sixth breach of this rule in the past twelve months.
 
Race 3: AG EQUIP QTIS Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
EMPEROR OF LIGHT – Slow to begin.
 
HE DID IT – Rider reported that her mount resented the kick back and failed to travel at any stage of the event.
 
MONEY TRAVELS – Slow to begin.
 
VOK’S THE ONE – Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rider could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
BETTER CHILL’EM – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Race 4: SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1194 metres
 
KRAVITZ – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CRISSCROSS – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
SIDETRIP – Late scratching at 7.50am due to no available rider.
 
ROCKY POET – Dipped on a number of occasions shortly after jumping away.
 
ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: MELBOURNE CUP DAY @ GTC BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1517 metres
 
YES NO MAYBE SO – Rider A Spinks was cautioned regarding his use of the whip when out of contention.
 
MR MAHARAJ –Raced in restricted room passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
CASSAVANCE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil.
 
Fines
Race 2.         Alisha Donald – a/Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 8 times prior to 100m - $500 (6th offence)

Suspensions
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Nil.
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.         ANCIENT ECHOES – D. Graham.
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.         SIDETRIP – 7.50am – no available rider.
 
 
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.