QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB INC
 
Saturday 30th March 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –SAND
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – S Stehbens (chair), T Hudson & E Suli
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight’s:
Race 1 – T Banks – 57kg – +1kg
Race 1 – B Moffat – 56.5kg – +1.5kg
Race 3 – B Moffat – 56kg – +1kg
Race 3 – M Butler – 56kg – +1kg
Race 4 – B Moffat – 56kg – +1kg
Race 4 – D Baker – 56kg +1kg
 
Apprentice S Wilcock was unable to attend today’s meeting due to acceptable personal reasons, therefore rider replacements were made as per steward’s race day summary.
 
Stewards conducted random urine testing at today’s meeting and samples were taken from four riders.
 
Race 1: KIMBERLEY BUSTEED CLASS B HANDICAP 850M
 
MOLLOY – Raced wide throughout.
 
BET LUCY – Raced wide through the early and middle stages.
 
TORQUE NOWOR NEVER – When questioned regarding the performance Jockey A Sewell stated that although it seems that his mount handled the track conditions well today, he was disappointed in the effort shown by the filly when asked for an effort and went to the line in an ordinary fashion. Trainers’ connections were advised to report to stewards on the condition of TORQUE NOWOR NEVER in the subsequent days.
 
JUST FRANK – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: BUTLER FABRICATIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1194M
 
CONDAMINE RIVER – Jockey A Sewell reported that his mount requires further distance and also stated that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. He added that CONDAMINE RIVER was having its first start today and although was well beaten, the margin was exacerbated by the fact he eased the gelding down in the home straight and in his opinion, his mount would benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer T Simmons was advised to report to stewards on the condition of CONDAMINE RIVER in the subsequent days.
 
FAIRYBOWER FLYER – Raced wide throughout.
 
RUBY LAGO – Began awkwardly and raced wide in the early stages.
 
PERFECT OAK – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 3: GLADSTONE HARBOUR FESTIVAL QTIS RATINGS BAND 0-60 HANDICAP 1000M
 
DAUNTING PRINCESS – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
JUNGLE BEAT – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MARTINI MOMENT – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
AFROGINASOCK – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: GREG MCCANN MEMORIAL OPEN SPRINT HANDICAP 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the ambulance having to attend to an on-course patron and another replacement having to be sourced.

Upon declaration of correct weight stewards were informed that the photo finish did not work, and as a result, Stewards delayed the declaration of correct weight to view the available films to confirm the place getters.

THATFEELSBETTER – Raced wide throughout.
 
DIASONIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
KRIPSY KEV – Apprentice B Moffat was reminded of his obligations to ensure he rides his mounts out fully to the line.
 
AWESOME MISS – Slow to begin and raced wide throughout.
 
TRAITORS’ GATE – Knuckled coming into the home straight.
 
Race 5: LITTLE HOUSE OF BEAUTY BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1517M
 
KELLERS SHELTER – Declared a late scratching at 12:35pm on veterinary advice due to an elevated temperature. Trainer L Wanless was advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to next start.
 
MOHAHNA – Began awkward. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
CHILLI PALMER – Over raced in the early stages.
 
MARSHY – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice O Kendal reported that her mount travelled well and handled the sand track, however she is of the belief that MARSHY requires further distance.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
 
Apprentice S Wilcock – Personal reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 4. KELLERS SHELTER – Late scratching due to a high temperature – Vet cert required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – (a) B Moffat
Race 3 – (a) O Kendal
Race 4 – C Lennon
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 5 – KELLERS SHELTER – Late scratching 12:35pm on vets advice.
 
 
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.