QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
                      HUGHENDEN JOCKEY  CLUB, SATURDAY 27th MAY, 2017
 
                           WEATHER – FINE                 TRACK – DIRT
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. R Smith
Stewards – Mr. P. Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr. A Wearinjg
Veterinarian – Dr. P Lynch
Swab attendants – Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – Mr. D Jones
 
Race 1: FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL CLASS B HANDICAP – 800m   
 
RUBIDUS - Late scratching at 11.45am as no rider available.
 
THE MONKEY – Jumped inwards at start and hampered two runners to its inside.  Raced wide rounding the home turn. 
 
THE GIRLS IN PARIS – Inconvenienced at start. 
 
SOME EXCEL – Very fractious in barriers. Inconvenienced at start. Hung in for the majority.  A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a skin condition to shoulder. Veterinary clearance required prior to starting again. 
 
SONIC BOOMER – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
TRY BEFORE DUBAI – Rider Ms. B Thomson advised that the gelding did not begin well from a wide barrier and had resented the kickback throughout. 
 
POWER UP – Prior to the declaration of correct weight rider D Sparks viewed the photo finish print for first placing and was satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was then declared. 
 
Race 2: RINGROSE BUTTON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP - 800m
 
HI MACKAY - Late scratching at 11.45am as no suitable rider available.
 
VINCE THE PRINCE – Fractious in barriers. Was slow into stride. 
 
BOOT SHAKER -  Bumped with another runner near the 600m when racing ungenerously.
 
CRACK A COLDIE – Was bumped by another runner near the 600m.    
 
 
Race 3: HUGHENDEN FIVE STAR SUPERMARKET QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200m
 
GUACAMOLE -  Jockey J. Felix replaced D. Ballard who was unable to make the weight.  Stewards reprimanded D. Ballard under the provisions of AR.120(b) after taking into consideration his explanation. Jumped awkwardly and slow into stride. 
 
SHE’S OBSESSED – Raced wide for the majority. 
 
Race 4: FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1200m
 
WHISPER WILLOW - Was a late scratching at 3.35pm by order of Stewards when  unable to be loaded into the barriers. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies  wagered on WHISPER WILLOW  be refunded in full and further that all successful wagers be subject to deductions of 23 cents in the dollar for both win and place on the face  value of the betting ticket.  Stewards advised Trainer G Wiles that WHISPER WILLOW must obtain one (1) further barrier certificate prior to being permitted to again start in a race. 
 
SOLO SOPRANO – S. McGovern was a late riding engagement.  Raced wide rounding the home turn.   Rider was reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137(5)(a)(i), use of whip in forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
Trainer K. McGovern was interviewed re late riding engagement of a rider for SOLO SOPRANO.  Stewards accepted her explanation. 
 
SMOOTH ELEMENT – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
OUR HUSSLER -   Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
DIURNAL TIGER - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5:  TELEMON DROUGHTMASTER STUD RATING BAND 0 – 55 HANDICAP – 1000m
 
SPLASH OUT and RAPID QUALO were both late scratchings at 11.45am as no suitable riders were available.
 
HEAD DRAGON – Apprentice M. Savva was a late riding engagement.
 
WATCH THE RED – Marginally slowly away.  On returning to scale was found to have bled from both nostrils.  As this was the first occasion the gelding had suffered a bleeding attack, Trainer D Smith was advised that under the provisions of AR.53A the mandatory 3 month ban from racing would apply and a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to again start in a race.       
 
BELEM GREY – Raced wide throughout.
 
LUNAR LUCK – Raced wide throughout.
 
EIGHTH KEEPER – Raced wide throughout. 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Jockey K. Ballard provided a Medical Certificate advising his fitness to resume riding at today’s race meeting.
Reprimands:
Race 3  D Ballard – AR.120(b).Accept ride and overweight. 
Race 4 S McGovern – AR.137(5)(a)(i). Use of whip in forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100m. 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed:All winners
 
Bars:
Race 1.  SOME EXCEL – Veterinary certificate of fitness required prior to next start. 
Race 4.  WHISPER WILLOW – Must obtain one (1) barrier certificate prior to next start.
WATCH THE RED  - Bled in running. First occasion. AR 53A(4).  Three (3) months ban. 1000m gallop prior to racing again.

Late Scratchings
Race 1.  RUBIDUS – Late scratching 11.45am.  No rider available.
Race 2. HI MACKAY Late Scratching 11.45am – No suitable rider available. 
Race 4.  WHISPER WILLOW.  Late scratching 3.39pm when unable to be loaded into barriers.
ace 5.  SPLASH OUT and RAPID QUALO were both late scratchings at  11.45am as no suitable rider was available.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 -  J. Felix replaced D. Ballard as the rider of GUACAMOLE. 
Race 4 -  S. McGovern was a late riding engagement for SOLE SOPRANO
Race 5 - .Apprentice M. Savva was a late riding engagement for HEAD DRAGON