QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOONDIWINDI RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2024
 
 
WEATHER: FINE              TRACK RATING- GOOD 3          RAIL: TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards Panel– D MacDonald
 
GENERAL
 
Due to QAS having to attend to Appr Jky J Metcalfe in Race 1 and the subsequent delay, all other races starting times were amended to the following: Race 1- 1.40pm, Race 2- 2.15pm, Race 3- 2.55pm, Race 4- 3.40pm and Race 5- 4.20pm. Due to no other suitable riders being available Stewards permitted Jockey N Fazackerley the following weight variation- Race 2-+1.5kg, Race 4- 1.5kg and +3.0kg. Stewards noted that in Race 5 he had approval to be +1.0. However, he was recorded as being a further 2.0kgs overweight. Stewards acting under the provision of AR190(3) issued a fine of $600 for Jky N Fazackerley being overweight on his respective mounts. Stewards advised Jky Fazackerley that +3.0 above the allotted weight was totally unacceptable.
 
Race 1: GOONDIWINDI HYDRAULICS/ GOONDIWINDI FOODWORKS BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1000M
 
STOP THE ROT- Began awkwardly, Bumped by DONMORE GIRL becoming unbalanced shortly after the start and at that point raced keenly for a short distance to gain a more forward position when approaching the 900m. Over the concluding stages was inconvenienced when DONMORE GIRL began to shift in marginally. Stewards inquired into the incident and after reviewing the footage available and obtaining evidence from Jky W O’Connell and Appr Jky M Gorring were of the opinion that the footage failed to reflect the shift by DONMORE GIRL. Stewards took no further action in relation to the matter.
 
BEAN GROOVY- When parading in the mounting yard became fractious and dislodged Appr Jky J Metcalfe. QAS examined Ms. Metcalfe and advised she became winded after making heavy contact with the ground. After further examination passed her fit to ride for the remainder of the program. Due to Ms. Metcalfe’s condition and no other rider being available Stewards declared a late scratching at 1.28pm. Deductions were held over until SUPER EXCEPTIONAL was declared a non- rider by Stewards. Trainer Mr. B Sheppard was advised by Stewards acting under the provision of AR75(1)(b) that a Warning would be placed on the horse for its pre-race manners.
 
DONMORE GIRL- Over raced as the start was affected and bumped STOP THE ROT. Shifted in towards the inside rail momentarily inconveniencing STOP THE ROT over the final stages of the event. Stewards advised Appr Jky M Gorring to exercise more care in the future when shifting ground when trying to improve his mount’s position.
 
ANNAKURI- Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being affected. Raced wide for the majority. When entering the home turn was inconvenienced and had to ease when OUTBACK PLAYBOY was forced out marginally.
 
HEART OF KINGS- When leaving the 850m was momentarily held up with the rider electing to come around heels to improve and take a more forward position.
 
OUTBACK PLAYBOY- Raced wide for the majority of the event. When entering the home turn was dictated out momentarily when BORDEAUX HOPPER shifted out to improve.
 
SUPER EXCEPTIONAL- As the start was affected the barrier attendant continued to restrain the horse which resulted in it rearing and dislodging the rider Appr Jky Ms Z Hunt. Ms. Hunt advised stewards that she was clear of any injuries. The horse then ran riderless in the event not impeding any other runner during the race. After the running of the event and prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards examined the race day footage of the start. After comments from the barrier attendant concerned and Starter Mr. I Henderson, Appr Jky Z Hunt and Trainer Mr. J Sims, Stewards acting under the provision of AR 204(1) (c) declared SUPER EXCEPTIONAL a non-runner at 1.40pm due to not being afforded a fair start in the opinion of Stewards. Stewards further ordered that all monies invested on SUPER EXCEPTIONAL and BEAN GROOVY be paid in full less the following deductions - the winner- DONMORE GIRL- 13c win, 17c place, 2nd placed horse- BORDEAUX HOPPER- 13c and 3rd placed runner- STOP THE ROT- 20c. Stewards subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judges.
 
SUPER RUPERT- Presented to the mounting yard with the incorrect saddlecloth number. Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr. V Heading and others licensee’s that were assisting Mr. Heading. Stewards accepted Mr. Heading’s explanation and issued a reprimand to him under the provision of AR 106(1).
 
BORDEAX HOPPER- Slow to begin, raced keenly during the early stages while being restrained. Raced wide for the majority of the event. When entering the home turn in an effort to obtain a more forward position dictated OUTBACK PLAYBOY out which in turn resulted in ANNAKURI having to ease.
 
DOUBLE COCO- Acting under the provision of LR67(1) Stewards issued a $100 fine to Trainer C Johnstone for the late declaration of a rider on her horse.
 
GRENADO- Made contact with the barrier partition on jumping. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.  Ran on strongly over the final stages of the event.
 
Race 2 BLACK TRUCK & AG BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000m
 
SUNIKI- Bumped with I AM THOR after the start. Then shifted in marginally shortly after beginning.
 
CHARGED- Stewards permitted Jky N Fazackerley to ride the horse +1.5kgs over the allotted weight after consultation with the Trainer Ms. J Crompton as no other suitable rider was available. Slow to begin. Laid in in the home straight for a short distance before being corrected by the rider. Ran on strongly over the concluding stages of the race.
 
BLERIOT- Made contact with the barrier partition as the start was affected. Raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
I AM THOR- Began awkwardly, then bumped with another runner after beginning. Had to ease off heels when CRAIGLEA LA VIE and SUNIKI shifted marginally out and in respectively then was forced to cross heels of SUNIKI shifting to that runner’s outside in an effort to obtain a more forward position.
 
RUNAROUND SUE- Began awkward and raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CRAIGLEA LA VIE- Began awkwardly then shifted out marginally shortly after the start was affected.
 
MOUNTBATTEN- Laid in in the home straight.
 
Race 3: LEGACY LIVESTOCK QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
ALMOST EVEN- Laid in shortly after entering the home straight for some distance before being corrected by the rider.
 
FIELD OF MARS- Began awkwardly when it jumped out at the start. Laid in for the majority of the event. Improved into the race leaving the 400m and ran on strongly over the concluding stages.
 
LEROY LION- Slow to begin, held up shortly after entering the home straight once it obtained clear running, finished off the race strongly.
 
BRONZE MEMORY- Bumped by another runner at the start. Directed out by the rider after entering the home turn in an effort to obtain clear running.  Ran on strongly over the final stages of the race.
 
PSYSCHEDELIC BEAN- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer G Barbierato reported the horse lost a near side rear plate in running.
 
TETCHY- Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
CODED DRAGON- Bumped with TETCHY shortly after the start was affected.
 
TEDDY BEE BEAR- Jumped in and bumped BRONZE MEMORY after beginning.
 
Race 4: HAYES SPRAYING/WEED IT BATTLERS CUP BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1800m
 
NO BETTER TIME- Began awkwardly and bumped RADEGAST shortly after the start. Laid in for the majority of the event.
 
MERLOMANN- Began awkwardly.
 
FLYING ROTHE- Began awkwardly and bumped LOUVRE LIL shortly after the start.
 
RADEGAST- Began awkwardly then bumped by another runner after the start and became unbalanced.
 
HE’S VIRAL- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
DESHORENTE- Raced wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
LOUVRE LIL- Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid out in the home straight for a short distance before being corrected by the rider.
 
TAUTY- W O’CONNELL- Stewards acting under the provision of LR67(1) fined Trainer Ms S McEwan the sum of $100 for the late declaration/notification of a rider by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly and made contact with the near side barrier partition as the start was affected. Lost ground at the 100m point approximately after clipping heels.
 
ALERT AND READY- Stewards ordered that a pre- race Veterinary examination be undertaken due to medication being administered on the 7 August 2024. This examination revealed no abnormalities with the horse was passed fit to start.
 
RED HOT LOVE- Due to no other rider being available Stewards permitted Jky N Fazackerley to ride +1.5kgs over the allotted weight.
 
Race 5: VERN KLEINSCHMIDT COMMUNITY TRUST GOONDIWINDI CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
PICKO ROCKS- Slow to begin, then failed to go the early speed and raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Begin to improve into the race from the 300m and finished the race off strongly despite laying out in the home straight before being corrected by the rider. Stewards spoke with Jky S Apthorpe regarding the seemingly disappointing performance today. Jky Apthorpe advised he was of the opinion the horse needed further. Stewards noted his comments.
 
BEAN DANCING- Was held up at the 1200m and again at the 1000m point when having to ease off the heels of TORBRECK.
 
SELLING SUNSET- Slow to begin.
 
MISTA OMEGA- Laid out for some distance in the home straight.
 
SON OF SAMPSON- Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Raced wide with no cover during the early stages and then wide with cover during the middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Stewards permitted Jky N Fazackerley to ride his mount +3.0kg above the allotted weight due to no other rider being available.
 
INVIVA- Raced wide outside the leaders for some distance then when entering the home turn began to weaken out of the race from the 200m point.
 
SENSE OF HUMOUR- Slow to begin, raced keenly from the 1000m point, then raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CAPE CLUSTER-Began awkwardly. Ran at the rear of the field for the majority of the event before weakening out of the event from the 200m point.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 1 - Trainer V Heading- AR106(1)- Negligence in saddling (Incorrect saddlecloth).
 
Fines
Race 1 and Race 2- Trainer Ms C Johnstone- LR67(1)- $100- Late rider.
Race 4 and Race 5- Trainer Ms S McEwan- LR67(1)-$100- Late rider.
Race 2, Race 4 and Race 5- Jky N Fazackerley- AR190(3)- Accepting a ride when overweight- $600.
 
Suspensions
Nil
Absent Jockeys
Nil
Illness/Injury
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
 
All Winners
 
Pre-Race Swabs
 
Nil
Warnings. Bars
 
Race 1- BEAN GROOVY- AR 75(1)(b)- Warning.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
Protests
 
Nil
Falls
 
Race 1- Appr Jky J Metcalfe- Dislodged at mounting yard. Passed fit to rider for the remainder of the program.
Race 1- Appr Jky Z Hunt- Dislodged harmlessly shortly after the barriers opened.
 
Inquiries-
 
Nil
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 1- BEAN GROOVY- 1.28pm- AR75(1)(b)- Pre-race manners
Race 1- SUPER EXCEPTIONAL- AR204(1)(c)- Declared a non- runner at 1.40pm after being denied a fair start.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- DOUBLE COCO- Jky S Sweedman, GRENADO- D Boutet
 
Race 2- RUNAROUND SUE- Jky S Appthorpe
 
Race 4- LADY CORNELIA- Jky S Sweedman, TAUTY- Jky W O’Connell
 
Race 5- CAPE CLUSTER- Appr Jky V Soulsby
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decision 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.