QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                    TRACK – DIRT             RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, B Connell
Starter – D Jones
Judges – T Curran, N Gabbert
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer – H Burton
 
GENERAL
Due to a predicted maximum temperature of 36 degrees this race meeting was conducted within the provisions of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Caring for Racing Animals in Extreme Heat Policy (1A).
 
The commencement of the race meeting was delayed due to electrical issues within the racecourse precinct.
 
Race 1: AUZSCOT CIVIL CLASS B HANDICAP 1100m
 
As no other rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride WHO AM I 2kgs over its allotted weight. Jockey Ballard was penalised under the provisions of AR120(b).
 
SHE’S SHARP AS – Shifted out abruptly on jumping hampering another runner.
 
WHO AM I – Was hampered on jumping by another runner which shifted out abruptly.
 
HIDONAL – Slowly into stride.
 
PIMP MY RIDE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
PALM SPRINGS – Commenced to lose ground near the 950m and was reluctant to stretch out for the remainder of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Trainer Mr. K Krogh was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s competitiveness.
 
Race 2: BOOTH RURAL/JOHNSONS GRADER HIRE MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
 
Due to a misunderstanding Jockey S Galvin was dually engaged to ride both BOY IN A MILLION and FLOSSY in this event. After consultation between Stewards and the Trainers of both horses,
Jockey Galvin fulfilled his obligation to ride BOY IN A MILLION and FLOSSY was ridden by Jockey D Sparks. No action was taken against any party.
 
As no other rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride SPEECHMAKER 1kg over its allotted weight. Jockey Ballard was penalised under the provisions of AR120(b).
 
EXPERIENCED – Slowly into stride.
 
ZIZANGGA ZOU – Slowly into stride. Was tightened between runners on jumping. Jockey Ms. T Tincknell advised that the mare had failed to handle the track conditions, resenting the kickback in running. Trainer Ms. T Parry was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s competitiveness.
 
IMA POCKET ROCKET – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOY IN A MILLION – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3: SN GABBERT CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 3 PLATE 1200m
 
As Jockey D Ballard was to be overweight he was replaced by Jockey R Mc Mahon as the rider of SLITHERING SUZIE. Jockey Ballard was fined the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR120(b).
 
SLITHERING SUZIE – Slowly into stride. Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
INNER SILENCE – Shifted out abruptly soon after jumping.
 
Race 4: MCKINLAY SHIRE COUNCIL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1350m
 
DENLAGO – Was fractious in the barriers.
 
LADY VIDA – Slowly into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AL MAH ROCKET – Slowly into stride.
 
PURFLEET PRINCESS – Raced wide for the majority.
 
DUAL PERSONALITY – When questioned in relation to what on face value was an improved performance in comparison to the gelding’s previous start Trainer Ms. T Parry stated DUAL PERSONALITY had benefitted from the drop in class of today’s event, and had jumped cleanly today which allowed the gelding to race in a prominent position where he was able to avoid the kickback in running. Ms. Parry also believed that the engagement of a stronger rider had played a part in today’s performance.
 
Race 5: JULIA CREEK HOTEL TOP PUB BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1350m
 
AS no other rider was available Stewards permitted Jockey D Ballard to ride HOLEY GADOLEY 1kg over its allotted weight. Jockey Ballard was penalised under the provisions of AR120(b).
 
ALLUDER – Was inclined to lay in passing the 800m.
 
Stewards fined Jockey J Esser the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR137A(5) for excessive whip use prior to the 100m (12 times, several consecutive).
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – JULIA CREEK 29th SEPTEMBER 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Rider changes / Late notification
Race 1. J Esser rode HEREBANEEK
Race 2. D Sparks rode FLOSSY
Race 3. R McMahon rode SLITHERING SUZIE
 
Fines
Jockey D Ballard. AR120(b). Overweight. $200.00
                           AR120(b). Overweight having to be replaced. $100.00
Jockey J Esser. AR137A(5). Excesssive whip use. $300.00
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Late scratchings
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12.30pm due to no rider being available:
Race 1. APACHE GAL, TRUFFLE HUNTER, BEA BINGLE
Race 2. SCOTTABEE
Race 4. AMBITIOUS EX, RED CHARMER
Race 5. ONEHUNDREDCLICKS, ADMIRAL RUFF, MANDALONG PASS
 
Warnings
Race 1. PALM SPRINGS. Warning on competitiveness.
Race 2. ZIZANGGA ZOU. Warning on competitiveness.
 
Horses swabbed
All winners