QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
INNISFAIL TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 16th JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                      TRACK – GOOD 4                    RAIL – IN TRUE POSTION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, P Warren
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – C Gordon
Judges – V Cooper, H Warren
Veterinarian – S Williams                       
Swab Attendant – D Zahmel
 
 
Race 1: MIDWAY BUTCHERS CLASS B HANDICAP 1000m
 
TAPTHETILL was a late withdrawal by order of Stewards at 1.18pm after refusing to proceed to the start. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on the gelding be refunded in full, and further, that all successful wagers placed on the event be subject to deductions of 23 cents in the dollar win and 18 cents in the dollar place on the face value of the betting ticket. Trainer Mr. S Potiris was advised that TAPTHETILL would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
NORTHERN REVENGE – Fractious in the barrier. Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Had to be restrained after improving onto heels near the 1000m. Was held up for a short distance when disappointed for clear running near the 200m. Soon after was inclined to lay in for some distance despite the efforts of Jockey K Stone inconveniencing a runner to its inside.
 
MY BOY ALEX – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LEIGHWAY – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
REDWISKA – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
AHERN – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
EVERY FRIDAY – Was inconvenienced when tightened between runners soon after jumping.
 
SIR ROLAND – Was inconvenienced over the concluding stages by another runner which was inclined to hang in.
 
Jockey S Wilson who rode SAMBA RIO which dead-heated for 2nd placing with EVERY FRIDAY (App. Ms. R Shred) lodged an objection against that runner alleging interference near the 250m. After hearing submissions from both parties and viewing the available patrol footage Stewards established that EVERY FRIDAY, despite the efforts of App. Shred, had shifted in at that point, bumping with SAMBA RIO which became unbalanced and was taken in bumping with INDELICACY (P Cullen). Given that the Judge had been unable to separate the 2 runners at the finish, and in the opinion of Stewards SAMBA RIO had lost momentum in the incident, Jockey Wilson’s objection was upheld and the placings altered with SAMBA RIO being placed 2nd and EVERY FRIDAY being placed third.
 
Race 2: BACKPACKER SHACK BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1100m
 
OAKFIELD AVENGER – Slowly into stride. Shifted out abruptly near the 250m inconveniencing several tiring runners. Jockey S Kaya was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a).
 
ONE FOR THE MONEY – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Restrained off heels approaching the home turn. Shifted out hampering another runner on straightening. Jockey M Kai was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a). Was tiring when inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out abruptly near the 250m.
 
CHASING LIBERTY – Was tiring when inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out abruptly near the 250m.
 
LUVYA BEAK – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Was hampered by another runner which shifted out on straightening. Was tiring when inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out abruptly near the 250m.
 
RYLEE’S SAGA – Was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure down the running.
 
WE FOUND IT – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 3: CREATIVE EVENTS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
ACEEM – Shifted in abruptly on jumping hampering another runner. Had to be restrained off heels near the 900m.
 
VINNIE THE WOLF – Was hampered on jumping by another runner which shifted in on jumping.
 
CHAUSIE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LADY TIFFANY- First race start. Trailed the field throughout. Trainer Mr. A Bailey was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s competitiveness.
 
Jockey Ms. B Thomson was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on ALPHORN on 8 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
Race 4: BANANA RACE DAY 18TH  AUGUST BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1500m
 
The start was delayed whilst a technical issue with the photo-finish equipment was rectified.
 
BOLD AVENUE – Was inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages.
 
TURN UP THE VOLUME – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 5: SIMMO’S BACK GOONDI HILL HOTEL BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1800m
 
SHE’S A RINGO – Shifted out on jumping hampering another runner.
 
DONAVIA – Was hampered on jumping. Had to be restrained off heels when over-racing passing the 1600m. Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
RAMSDEN STREET – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
HOTEL HILLTOP – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Stewards intend to inquire into the reason why App. Ms. R Shred was dislodged from ONE SUNDAY after the winning post. App. Shred who was transported to Innisfail Hospital and released a short time later was advised that she would require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – INNISFAIL 16th JUNE 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. Jockey S Kaya. Severe reprimand. AR137(a) Careless riding.
            Jockey M Kai. AR137(a) Careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 3. Jockey Ms. B Thomson. $100 AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Excessive whip use.
 
Medicals
App. Ms. R Shred. Medical clearance required prior to next race ride.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners.
 
Warnings
Race 3. LADY TIFFANY. Warning on competitiveness.
 
Bars
Race 1. TAPTHETILL. Pre-race manners. Satisfactory trial prior to next start.
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 1. POET’S MOMENT was ridden by D Edmonds. Trainer’s explanation accepted.