QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GYMPIE TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Good (Sand)          RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS

Stewards – A. Schofield (chair), J. Williamson.
 
 
GENERAL
As jockey C. Eaton was indisposed due to transport difficulties, rider changes were made as per the Raceday Summary.
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1. C. Taylor +1kg
Race 3. C. Meehan +1kg
Race 5. M. Butler +1kg
 
 
Race 1: THE LEGACY PROMISE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP    850 Metres
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow trainer B. Black and rider A. Spinks to view the available patrol footage to ascertain whether IGBO had been afforded a fair start. On viewing the patrol footage, it was established that the barrier of IGBO was slow to open resulting in the gelding losing significant ground. Under the provisions of AR204(1)(c), Stewards declared IGBO to be a non-runner and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers with the following deductions to apply: 27c for the win, 25c for the place
 
MR POLAR – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Inclined to over race in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BABU KING – Blundered on jumping.
 
I AM JIMMY – Shifted out on jumping and bumped BRAIDWOOD PRINCE. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
YOU ESS ESS ARE – Stewards accepted the reasons tendered by apprentice J. Busuttin for only being able to claim 2kg of her 3kg allowance. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRAIDWOOD PRINCE – Slow to begin and bumped shortly afterwards. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 2: THE VIETNAM VETERAN’S BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP    1030 Metres
 
REVITUP CHARLIE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout and shifted wider turning into the home straight.
 
FIRST GRANGE – Bumped and became unbalanced for several strides shortly after the start.
 
MAPLE MAGIC – Raced in restricted room for several strides after the start.
 
NINE CIGARS – Bumped on jumping.
 
DOOR INTO SUMMER – Raced wide throughout.
 
HELL OF A PRINCE – Began awkwardly and bumped NINE CIGARS.
 
LAYLAH’S WISH – Began very awkwardly and shifted in.
 
THOUGHT CRIME – Hampered on jumping.
 
RED GADGET – Slow to begin.
 
RASHEED – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: TIMOR-LESTE 25TH ANNIVERSARY INTERFET QTIS MAIDEN PLATE    1170 Metres
 
JUST BINGO – Bumped on jumping. Forced wider by ROSEFINCH passing the 800m. 
 
MEDIA GEM – Laid in for several strides turning into the home straight, bumping with BRAIDWOOD QUEEN.
 
BLESSED DAY – Restrained from heels passing the 800m when MERRIDY ROSE was forced wider by JUST BINGO, which in turn was also forced wider by ROSEFINCH which shifted wider to avoid the kickback. Jockey A. Spinks, rider of ROSEFINCH, was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future. Raced wide throughout.
 
BRAIDWOOD QUEEN – Bumped with MEDIA GEM turning into the home straight when that runner laid in for several strides.
 
MERRIDY ROSE – Forced wider passing the 800m. Raced wide throughout.
 
OUR ESPRIT – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI REACTOR – Bumped on jumping.
 
MISHANI EMPIRE – Slow to begin.
 
ROSEFINCH – Began awkwardly and bumped JUST BINGO. Raced wide throughout.
 
ADVERTISE – Began awkwardly and bumped MISHANI REACTOR.
 
 
Race 4: THE BATTLE OF MILNE BAY 1942 BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP   1170 Metres
 
INVAHIR – Shifted in abruptly after jumping causing its rider to stop and straighten. Raced wide throughout.
 
CITY CHICK – Raced wide throughout.
 
MARCH AS ONE – Bumped on jumping.
 
YAMUMZA – Began awkwardly. When racing ungenerously, commenced to lay out passing the 800m obliging its rider to straighten his mount. Then was eased down from that point and took no further part in the event. Jockey M. Butler reported that on passing the 800m when he was obliged to straighten the gelding that the bit had become displaced, placing him at a disadvantage and he then elected to restrain his mount out of the race. Trainer A. Olsen reported to Stewards that the gelding had pulled up well on return to his stables and it was his intention to continue on with the racing preparation of YAMUMZA. He added that he would make the necessary gear adjustments to prevent a similar occurrence in future.

NATIVE BEAUTY – Shifted in on jumping and bumped MARCH AS ONE. Passing the 900m, obliged to shift wider when MARCH AS ONE shifted wider. Apprentice N. Palasthy, rider of MARCH AS ONE, was advised to exercise further care when shifting ground and to stop and straighten her mounts earlier in future.
 
 
Race 5: GYMPIE RSL CRYSTAL VASE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP  1600 Metres
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow connections of second placegetter RAPID DUDE to view the photo finish image.
 
RANGI TOA – Slow to begin. Raced wide during the early stages. Jockey D. Boutet reported that the heavy weight impost placed the gelding at a disadvantage in today’s event.
 
GLEEFILLY – Bumped on jumping.
 
HE’S VIRAL – Blundered on jumping.
 
MASTER DRUMER – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide during the early stages. Bumped at the 100m by WAR TOO ALL.  
 
SUMMER STAR – Declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 3.55pm due to no available rider.
 
WAR TOO ALL – Shifted very wide rounding the home turn. Whilst laying out, bumped with MASTER DRUMER at the 100m.
 
ALERT AND READY – Slow to begin.
 
MAGIC OF MILLO – Slow to begin.
 
RAPID DUDE – Commenced to race keenly passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
CANNY BOY – Fractious in the barriers. Raced wide throughout.
 
NICHOLAS ADAM – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
C. Eaton – transport difficulties
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. 13e. ROSEFINCH – A. Spinks (replacing C. Eaton)
Race 3. 14e. ADVERTISE – T. Wheeler
Race 4. 8. GLENGARRY – M. Kennedy (replacing C. Eaton)
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. 4. IGBO – barrier malfunction – non-runner.
Race 5. 5. SUMMER STAR @ 3.55pm – no available rider.
 
 
 
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.