QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GYMPIE TURF  CLUB
SATURDAY 9th April 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Sand     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman: K Daly
Club Stewards: W R Moore, M Cummings
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr P Agnew
Starter – R Hanson
 
Stewards permitted the following weight variations:
Race 3: NINE CIGARS – C Meehan – 55.5kgs (+0.5kg)
Race 5: ELUSIVE ELEMENT – S McGovern - 56kgs (+1kg)
 
 
Race 1 - Benchmark 50 Handicap 850 METRES
 
ONLY EMMA – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
DREAMALINA – When asked to comment on the performance rider C Meehan reported the horse travelled comfortably until placed under pressure near the 400m at which point DREAMALINA failed to respond to his riding, adding that the horse may not have appreciated the sand track conditions.
 
FUDGINIT – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Rider K Gates reported the horse was inclined to lay out throughout the event.
 
Race 2 - QTIS Maiden Plate 1030 METRES
 
HE DID IT – Slow to begin and then unable to muster speed in the early stages of the event. Rider S McGovern reported the horse resented the sand kickback in the early and middle stages.
 
MARCHEKY BOY – Bumped approaching the finish line when DAULAT KIITIBAZEBA shifted out.
 
QUE CEE SPADE – Raced three wide for the majority of the event. Rider C Small reported QUE CEE SPADE was inclined to hang out throughout the event.
 
DAULAT KIITIBAZEBA – Shifted out approaching the finish line and bumped MARCHEKY BOY.
 
LEADBURN NICCI – As had not started for an extended period, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, and was cleared to start.
 
 
Race 3 - Benchmark 60 Handicap 1030 METRES
 
SIDETRIP – Jumped out at the start.
 
BLACK SEA – Crowded for room near the 900m when NINE CIGARS shifted in when not fully clear. C Meehan, rider of NINE CIGARS, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
EXPRESS DRAGON – Lost ground when crowded at the start between SIDESTRIP, which jumped out, and SCARE CAMPAIGN which jumped in. Rider M Crawford reported the horse in his opinion failed to handle the sand track conditions.
 
SHENZI – Slow to begin.
 
NINE CIGARS – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance trainer B Gill stated the horse was first up today following a spell and usually improves going further into its preparation. He added although NINE CIGARS had worked well leading into to today’s event, the stable was surprised by the forward performance. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SCARE CAMPAIGN – Jumped in at the start.
 
 
Race 4 - Class B Handicap 1170 METRES
 
JENO – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground. Trainer P Duff was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
 
QUARTER PAST – Raced wide in the early stages before commencing to weaken from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K Sempf was of the opinion the horse, which was having its first start on a sand surface, resented the heavy sand kickback. Mr Sempf further advised he would report back any condition which may come to light in the coming days to explain today’s performance.
 
NICHOLAS ADAM – Approaching the 800m crowded for room and had to be steadied when KING OF THE HARBOUR was momentarily taken in by EDDIEGATO which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
 
Race 5 - Benchmark 60 Handicap 1470 METRES
 
MALVAGIO – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
MY CERTAIN – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
GYMPIE TURF CLUB 9th APRIL 2022
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: C Meehan – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 4: JENO – stood flat footed at start – warning only
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Riding Changes
Race 5: MALVAGIO – G Steele
 
 
 
 
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 Steward’s 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.