QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GLADSTONE RACE CLUB INC
 
7 NOVEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING – SAND            RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – G. Meek, G. Wust
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Club Officials
Veterinarian – Dr K. Thompson
Starter – G. Hughes
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Yeppoon 4/11/23 – GLOWSTICKS – Trainer C. Taylor advised stewards that upon returning to the stables that GLOWSTICKS had suffered from a bilateral nostril bleed. Mr. Taylor was advised that the gelding would be stood down for a period of three months and would have to complete a 1000m gallop to the satisfaction of stewards prior to returning to racing. Mr. Taylor also advised that he would consult the connections of GLOWSTICKS about the racing future of the gelding.
 
GENERAL
 
Due to racing within the last seven days the following horses underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to start.
 
R4      -    REBEL’S DAUGHTER
-       SOFTIN IT UP
R5      -    WHISKY ROW
 
Prior to the running of race 1 Trainer M. Hill advised stewards that she had issues with a break down. With consultation with other trainers the races were delayed with the new race times as follows.
 
R1 – 12:50pm
R2 – 1:30pm
R3 – 2:15pm
R4 – 2:55pm
R5 – 3:30pm
 
 
Race 1: HAHN PREMIUM BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 850m
 
Following the running of the race stewards inquired with the starter Mr. G. Hughes and all riders engaged in the race. After consulting the starter and Jockeys it was determined that HARCASION ridden by App J. Doolan had broken through the barriers before the start was enacted which in the opinion of other riders opened the remining barriers. Mr G. Hughes stated that he attempted to enact the false start horn however it did not function correctly. Several riders reported that they believed that it was a false start and did not fully test their mounts during the running.
 
After hearing the evidence of the riders involved, the Stewards acting pursuant to AR205 declared the race null and void due to the above circumstances.
 
Stewards ordered all monies invested on the event to be refunded in full.
 
HARCASION underwent a post-race veterinary examination, and no significant abnormalities were detected.
 
Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that HARCASION would be required to pass two satisfactory barrier trials prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 2: JAMES SQUIRE 150 LASHES Maiden Plate 1194m
 
EUROSKATER – Laid outwards around the home turn.
 
OUR GOLD CLAIM - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and it was revealed the gelding to have swelling above medial nearside eye and possible orbital bone damage and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12.36pm on veterinary advice. Trainer A. Stephens was advised that OUR GOLD CLAIM will require a veterinarian certificate prior to racing again.
 
ROMAN QUEEN – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
STILLWATER – Began awkwardly and subsequently very slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Race 3: DICEYS LIQUOR WAREHOUSE Class B Handicap 1194m
 
KEY TO THE ZOU – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 500m laid inwards.
 
DUSTINS – Jumped outwards at the start and subsequently was slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages. Approaching the 500m began to lay inwards despite the best effort of App N. Olzard, momentarily tightening REBEL’S DAUGHTER.
 
MISS RINEHART – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
REBEL’S DAUGHTER – Approaching the 500m momentarily tightened for room and restrained when DUSTINS and KEY TO THE ZOU laid inwards and SOFTEN IT UP laid outwards despite the best efforts of their riders.
 
SOFTEN IT UP – Approaching the 500m laid outwards momentarily tightening REBEL’S BAY despite the best efforts of jockey H. Phillips.
 
 
Race 4: XXXX GOLD COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1000m
 
FANAAR (NZ) – Began Awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Over raced in the early stages. Upon returning to the scales Jockey T. Chambers reported that she had been struck in the face by FANAAR upon jumping she was subsequently examined by QAS and underwent the concussion protocol. T. Chambers was cleared of a concussion and was also cleared to fulfil her remaining riding engagements.

SVINDAL – Slow to begin. Improved wider on the track through the middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DIGGITY – Tightened for a stride approaching the 500m when TORQUE SENSATION laid out momentarily despite best efforts of its rider.
 
TORQUE SENSATION – Laid outwards approaching the 500m despite the best efforts of App N. Olzard, momentarily tightening DIGGITY for a stride.
 
ABSOLUTE LEGEND – As no other suitable rider was available stewards permitted App J. Doolan to ride 1kg over.
 
 
Race 5: FAMILY FUN DAY 16TH DECEMBER QTIS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1517m
 
TAKE THE LEAD – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey T. Chambers was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted. When questioned in regard to the tactics adopted, Jockey T. Chambers stated that after beginning well she wanted to get in to a rail position from the wide barrier however the runners to her inside kicked up and was unable to cross the field ultimately becoming trapped 5 wide in the early and middle stages. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
OUR HEART THROB – Factious prior to the start.
 
JELLISHOT – Raced wide in the early stages. Improved wider rounding the home turn. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LEICA BITA FUN – Began Awkwardly. Stewards questioned Trainer D. Shultz in regard to the late declaration of his rider. Stewards accepted the explanation and took no further action.
 
WHISKEY ROW – Following a win at Home Hill on Saturday 4/11/23 WHISKY ROW was issued with a 1kg penalty. Tailed off from the 200m and took no further competitive part in the race. Upon returning to the scales App G. Hogg reported that her mount resented the kickback in today’s event. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination failed to show any apparent abnormalities.
 
UNHINCHED – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
R5 – Tasha Chambers - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.
 
Race day injuries/illness
R4 – Tasha Chambers – Struck in the cheek
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
R1 – HARCASION – Stood down to 2 satisfactory trials – Broke through barriers.
R2 – OUR GOLD CLAIM – Veterinary certificate required.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
R4 - LEICA BITA FUN – Dale Evans
 
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.