QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
INJUNE RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 11th JUNE 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  SOFT - Dirt   RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales – B Harland
Judge – Club
Veterinarian –Dr T Kirby
Swab Attendants –Dr T Kirby
Starter – Mr M Bidgood.
Photo finish Operator- Mr N Evans,
 
 
GENERAL
 
 
 
Race 1: BLACK TOYOTA/ RURAL INSURANCE SERVICED/ SIGNASAURUS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES
 
 
TORRADAY- P RANDALL- travelled wide for the majority of the event and weakened noticeably over the final 100 metres. Jockey P Randall later advised Stewards that his mount had run ungenerously from the 600 metres and when he elected to use the whip at the home turn, his mount seemingly resented the whip and was inclined to lay out.
 
BROOK’S GIRL- tightened for room between runners shortly after the start
 
COUNTRY BOY- was slow to begin
 
PINNAROO- raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
STEPPING STONE- jumped awkwardly and raced disappointing throughout. Stewards spoke with Jockey J Rudd who advised that his saddle had slipped shortly after the start making it difficult to ride for the remainder of the event. Stewards noted Jockey Rudd’s explanation.
 
 
Race 2: IOR PETROLEUM/ INJUNE HOTEL BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000 METRES
 
 
BUZZER BEATER- began awkwardly, raced wide for the majority of the event,
 
KINGSTAR AMBER- made contact with the barriers on jumping and lost some ground.
 
LUCKY ENUFF- approaching the 800 raced four wide and continued to travel wide for the majority of the event.
 
OUR STORMY GIRL- after beginning well and after obtaining a leading position began racing fearlessly from the 800m. Stewards spoke with Appr Jockey T Felon questioning her about her riding tactics on the mare. She advised that her instructions were to lead or take a forward position, from the 800m she was unable to hold the horse and had no option but to lead from that point. Stewards noted Appr Jockey Felon’s explanation. Stewards spoke with Trainer Ms G Bell who advised the horse would lead if possible, but she didn’t expected it to over race as it did today.
 
MURANO MAGIC- laid in from the home straight for some distance Trainer Mr B Bowen would later be advised by Stewards that a Warning would be placed on the horse.
 
HANGRY- Declared a late scratching at the barriers by Stewards acting under Vets advice. The horse was bleeding from both nostrils and officially scratched at 1.21pm.  Stewards ordered a Vet Certificate to ascertain the cause of the bleeding due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the matter. The horse had treatment in February for a nasal issue which may have contributed to the bleed. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on HANGRY be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 1.21pm.
 
0c in the dollar for the winner.
10c in the dollar for the place bets on the winner.
12c in the dollar for 2nd place.
10c in the dollar for 3rd place.      
 
 
Race 3:  BROWN & HURLEY/ DJ & KA HORNICK CLASS B 1200 METRES
 
 
CURIC- was slow to begin, rider lost the whip shortly after entering the home turn. As a result, was unable to test her mount out fully.
 
STAYS ON TOUR- began awkwardly, approaching the 1000m point raced three- wide with no cover to obtain a more forward position.
 
DEADIDIC- was awkward in beginning., then raced three- wide with cover from the 1000m point. In an effort to improve at the 600m point began to race extremely wide for the remainder of the event.
 
 
Race 4: ROMA VET/ ROMA WIRE & STEEL/SPAR INJUNE/ SENEX 2022 BATTLE OF THE BUSH INJUNE QUALIFIER OPEN  HANDICAP 1200 METRES
 
 
HI HARRY- began awkwardly.
 
DYNAMIC VERSE- made contact with the barriers as the start was affected. Due to a seemingly disappointing performance Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the horse was lame in the offside fore-leg. Trainer L Mawn was advised that a Vet Certificate was required prior to the horse racing again.
 
AIRACOBRA- on returning to scale Jockey P Randall advised that he felt his horse may be lame as its action didn’t feel right. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a split underneath the horse’s offside front hoof. Trainer Mr J Devine was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the horse racing again. Stewards reprimanded Mr Devine under LR67 for the late notification of a rider. In determining penalty Stewards considered Mr Devine’s excellent record in relation to this Rule.
 
 
Race 5: NUTRIENT AG SOLUTIONS RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1400 METRES
 
 
THE KROC- stood flat footed as the start was affected and as a result was tailed off and raced there for the remainder of the event. Trainer Mr W Pugsley was later advised a Warning would be placed on the horse.
 
GEKKO- After the running of Race 4 Trainer R Kerwin and Jockey B Richardson made representation to Stewards to have GEKKO declared a late scratching due to the deterioration of the track surface. She further stated although the track was safe, that as the day has gone on the track in her opinion was uneven and the surface became more inconsistent. She stated in her opinion the horse would not race well and not handle the conditions today. Stewards considered R Kerwin’s application and subsequently declared GEKKO a late scratching at 2.55pm acting under AR 69. Stewards were of the opinion that an embargo should not be placed on GEKKO on dirt surfaces similar to today’s track at this time.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on GEKKO be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 2.55pm.
 
7c in the dollar for the winner.
16c in the dollar for the place bets on the winner.
15c in the dollar for 2nd place.
19c in the dollar for 3rd place.      
 
HARD CURRENCY- was found to be lame in the off-hind leg and subsequently declared a late scratching at the barriers by Stewards acting under Vet Advice at 3.15pm. Trainer Mr B Bowen was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on HARD CURRENCY be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers placed prior to 3.15pm.
 
6c in the dollar for the winner.
10c in the dollar for the place bets on the winner.
 9c in the dollar for 2nd place.
 8c in the dollar for 3rd place.      
 
PRUNDA- T FENLON- raced wide with no cover during the early stages of the event.
 
 
Race 6 2022 SANTOS INJUNE CUP OPEN  HANDICAP 1400 METRES.
 
No head on footage was available for this race.
 
HEZHOME- was slow to begin.
 
SHIJIN- when approaching the 1200m, did lay in for a short distance inconveniencing SEA ECHO.
 
SEA ECHO- slow to begin, Stewards spoke with Jockey T Banks regarding the horse’s seemingly disappointing performance today. Jockey T Banks advised that his mount was tightened for room as a result of SHIJIN laying in when approaching the 1200m point. As there was no footage available of the incident Jockey Banks described, Stewards advised Jockey B Richardson the rider of SHIJIN and Jockey Banks to exercise more care in the future. Jockey Banks then stated his horse never travelled well from that point and changed strides several times from the 500m and failed to improve despite his best efforts. Stewards ordered a post-race veterinary examination due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding in running. The Vet examination revealed the presence of a minor cut on the off hind central aspect of the fetlock. No Vet Certificate was required.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 4- Trainer Mr Jason Devine- LR67 Late Notification of Rider.
 
Fines
 
Nil

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Nil
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 4- HI HARRY, AIRACOBRA
 
Race 6- MISS SILKY, SEA ECHO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners.
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 5- THE KROC- Stood flat footed at the start- Warning.
 
 
Veterinary Certificates
 
Race 2- HANGRY- Bled both nostrils pre-race-previous injury- Vet Certificate required.
 
Race 4- DYNAMIC VERSE- Lame off foreleg- Vet Certificate required.
 
Race 4- AIRACOBRA- lameness- cut to off fore underneath hoof- Vet Certificate required.
 
Race 5- HARD CURRENCY- Lameness off hind leg- Vet Certificate required.
 
Race 6- SEA ECHO- Minor cut to off hind (fetlock area)- Vet Certificate not required.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2- KALIYA- P Randall
 
Race 3- TOP MELODY- J Rudd.
 
Race 4- AIRACOBRA- P Randall
 
Race 6- SHINJIN- B Richardson replacing P Randall
 
Race 6- RINVIATA- P Randall replacing G Steele.
 
 
Late Scratchings
 
 
Race 2- HANGRY- 1.21pm by order of Stewards acting on Vet advice.
 
Race 5- GEKKO- 2.55pm due to the state of the track.
 
Race 5- HARD CURRENCY- 3.15pm- by order of Stewards acting on Vets advice.
 
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 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.