QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 20th APRIL 2024
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Dirt RAIL – True.
PENETROMETER – N/A
OFFICIALS
STEWARDS PANEL; R Neal (Chair); J McIntosh (Panel).
GENERAL
Race 1: MCKINLAY SHIRE COUNCIL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1100 M
FAR REACHING – jumped in at the start and crowded Northern Girl which had to steady.
SUNVALLEY DREAMING – raced wide throughout.
NORTHERN GIRL – crowded when leaving the barriers and had to be steadied; raced wide from the 800 metres.
CORALEE – slow to leave the barriers and settled well back.
DONENOTHING – gave ground passing the 400 metres.
BOOM KING – tightened at the start and lost ground; hung out making the turn.
Race 2: TOWNSVILLE EARTH MOVING OPEN HANDICAP 1100 M
FULL OF FIRE – raced wide for the majority.
Race 3: JULIA CREEK BUTCHER MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 – 60 HANDICAP 1100 M
LE WEASEL – lay out throughout; raced in restricted room for several strides near the 400 metres when inside TRINITY MISSILE which became unbalanced and shifted in when making the turn.
TRINITY MISSILE – had difficulty negotiating the turn at the 400 metres.
BOARDIE – raced wide throughout; passing the 600 metres hung out and made the final turn wide on the track.
ASHMOLEAN – very slow into stride.
Race 4: MARWILL / GULF COTTON QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
ADASHAN – raced wide throughout.
FORTIUS ALTIUS – hung out badly near the 800 metres and ran out, clipping a heel and losing momentum. Rider D Sparks reported the gelding proved difficult to control and that after clipping a heel he had not persevered in riding the gelding out- a post-race veterinary examination revealedof the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer Ms S Royes was advised that a warning had been placed on FORTIUS ALTIUSracing manners.
BITONTHESIDE - – raced wide throughout
Rider of the third placed BITONTHESIDE Shane McGovern, advised he wished to view the photo finish print prior to all-clear being declared. After review the image he was satisfied with the placings.
Race 5: MULTICOM RESOURCES ARTESIAN EXPRESS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 M
SINNER – raced wide for the majority.
LASTING PROMISE – raced wide throughout.
PREFERRAL (NZ) – raced wide throughout.
GREAT IAM – crowded and had to steady when in restricted room near the 550 metres and lost ground.
Race 6: NTS / NAVMAN / AIC COPPER MINE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1350 M
KING’S CONDUCT – raced wide throughout.; rider reported that the gelding had failed to handle the turn.
SIZZLESUN – struggled to maintain contact through the middle stages; raced wide throughout; rider reported that the gelding had resented the kick back, and additionally may be suited to more distance.
BARRICHELLO – raced wide throughout.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands Nil
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;
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars R4 -FORTIUS ALTIUS –warning placed racing manners.
Bleeders Nil
Falls Nil