QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
Gympie Thoroughbreds
Date: Saturday, 17 August 2019         
Track: Sand                Weather: Fine             Rail: True Entire Course
Chairman of Stewards: B.Connell
Stewards: N.Boyle, W.Moore
Judge: P.Chilton
Veterinarian: P. Agnew
Swab Attendant: J.Crompton
Starter: G. Honeywill
 
Race 1 – 1958 Class B Handicap 1170m
GOLDEN STREET – Blundered at start almost dislodging its rider and lost significant ground. Raced wide throughout.
PARADISO GIRL – Jockey S.Lacy reported that the mare resented the kick back from the sand track.
A LITTLE WICKED – Laid out rounding the first turn. App. G.Hayes reported that the gelding resented the kick back from the sand track.
AIRPORT – Raced 3 wide throughout.
CIMARRON KID – Blundered on jumping and was slow into stride.
GOHAN – Jockey C.Eaton reported that the saddle had slipped back during the race placing the rider at a disadvantage.
Race 2 – NAB More Than Money QTIS Maiden Plate 3-Y-O & Up 1170m
Start of this race was delayed due to the QAS attending to a patron. The declaration of correct weight was delayed for Stewards to view the start footage and ascertain whether PRINCESS RACER and FILLYRAE CYRUS had been afforded a fair start as it was believed the barriers did not open in unison.
After viewing the footage Stewards were of the opinion that barrier gate on FILLYRAE CYRUS when opening may have swung back on the filly. Stewards were of the opinion that FILLYRAE CRYUS was afforded every opportunity to begin with the rest of the field and therefore deemed it a runner. With regards to PRINCESS RACER, Stewards acknowledged that barrier 12 had not opened in unison with the rest of the field, therefore the mare was denied a fair start. Stewards acting under the provision AR.204(1)(c) declared the mare a non-runner.
All monies invested on PRINCESS RACER were ordered to be refunded in full and winning bets subject to the following deductions:


Win bets less 5 cents in the dollar
All place bets less 6 cents in the dollar
 
DOONYA – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
CRAIGLEA TOPAZ – Shifted in abruptly under pressure approaching the winning post causing its rider to stop riding and straighten.
 
CYCLONE MIA – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
CRAIGLEA LUKE – Post race the colt got its offside hind leg over the place getters stall partition and subsequently was examined by the veterinary surgeon who did not detect any abnormalities however treated the colt with anti-inflammatory as a precautionary measure prior to leaving the course.
 
FILLYRAE CYRUS – Took a step back as the start was effected and then slow to begin with the barrier swinging back onto the filly.  Raced wide throughout.
Race 3 – Nolan Private Selection Benchmark 60 Handicap 1030m
Prior to this race Stewards ordered the starter to test the barriers following the events from the previous race. The starter informed Stewards that he tested the barriers on two occasions and found them to be in good working order.
Start of this race was delayed due to the QAS attending to a patron.
ROYAL EQUIANO – Bumped at the top of home straight by MASTER DENRHO.
COONOWRIN RUBY – Had to be steadied when tightened for room passing the 800m when MASTER DENRHO shifted in. Jockey M.Crawford was advised by Stewards to exercise more care in similar situations.
MASTER DENRHO – Laid in rounding the home turn and bumped another runner.
FIRST BID – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide throughout.  
Race 4 – Nolan Vale Benchmark 50 Handicap 1470m
Start of this race was delayed due to MAGESTICAL MAIDEN dislodging its rider (R.Faehr) on route to the barriers. Jockey R.Faehr was examined by QAS and cleared to fulfil his further engagements. MAGESTICAL MAIDEN galloped riderless for some distance before being recaptured in the tie-up stall area. Stewards ordered the scratching of MAGESTICAL MAIDEN at 3.44pm.
After arriving at the barriers, CRAIGLEA SIMMO was examined by the veterinary surgeon and found to be lame in the near foreleg. On veterinary advice, Stewards ordered the scratching of the CRAIGLEA SIMMO at 3.44pm. Trainer K.Johnston was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
All monies invested on CRAIGLEA SIMMO and MAGESTICAL MAIDEN  were ordered to be refunded in full and winning bets subject to the following deductions:


Win bets less 23 cents in the dollar
All place bets less 21 cents in the dollar
 
WINDQUEST - Had to be steadied and shifted out when crowded for room by ELUSIVE ELEMENT which was taken in by CHOPPA which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
QUEENS CONSORT – Approaching the 100m became awkwardly placed at the heels of WINDQUEST and had to be shifted wider onto the course.
DUBAI GEE EYE – After racing in a prominent position for majority of the race, the gelding commenced to weaken passing the 500m and finished at the rear of the field.
HALF MOON BLUE – Raced 4 wide in the early and middle stages before being obtaining the lead passing the 600m.
ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Approaching the 100m was bumped and taken in by CHOPPA which laid in.
KIRIN’S LAD – On jumping the barrier partition swung back and was slow to begin. Raced 3 wide in the middle stages.
Race 5 – Nolan Gympie Muster Cup Open Handicap 1470m
OPTION – Crowded for room shortly after the start.
AL’S BRIEF - Crowded for room shortly after the start.
MARKSFIELD - Crowded for room shortly after the start.
FASTA THAN LIGHT - Crowded for room shortly after the start. Passing the 800m raced in restricted room for a short distance.
FABS COWBOY – Laid in shortly after the start. Passing the 800m raced in restricted room for a short distance. Raced wide after passing the 500m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
CRAIGLEA CETINA – Raced 4 wide throughout.
Stewards Race Day Summary

Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Pre-race
Pipemajor, Triple Won, First Bid, Dubai Gee Eye
Post-race
All winners


Bars/Warnings
Race 4 – Craiglea Simmo – Lame near foreleg – Vet clearance required – AR.20(e)
Summary of rider changes/late notifications
Race 2 – CRAIGLEA GUNSMOKE – G.Hayes
Late Scratchings
Race 2 –         Princess Racer
Race 4 –         Craiglea Simmo
                        Magestical Maiden
 

Published subject to correction upon revision. Thisreport 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.