QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
JANDOWAE RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 13TH MAY 2023
 
 
WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING- FIRM 2                  RAIL TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D Kerwick
Clerk of Scales –Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr S Duigan
Starter – I Henderson
Photo finish Operator- J Moody
 
GENERAL
 
 
Jky N Fazackerley, Appr Jky S McCann and O.O’Donnell were late to arrive on course due to mechanical issues. Jky Fazackerley and Appr McCann were able to take their rides in Race 1. However, Appr O’Donnell was replaced in Race 1 on her mount BLACK SPARROW by Jky L Miller due to no other rider being available. After considering all factors Stewards acting under AR128(1) accepted the riders’ explanations and that those riders were in regular contact regarding their situation. Therefore, Stewards decided that no further action was required in relation to the matter.
 
After the running of Race 1 and subsequent rain Stewards inspected the racing surface and raised concerns for the section of track between the 600m and the 400m point. Stewards and all the riders present today inspected the area of track that was of concern. Riders had then raised further issues about the racing surface prior to the home turn and had safety concerns of the track. Stewards consulted with all parties as required within the Racing Queensland and QRIC Race Meeting Procedures Thoroughbred Postponement or Abandonment Policy and after considering all options available to them Stewards agreed that the safety concerns as expressed by the riders was valid and acting under the provision of AR21, did call off the remainder of the program today.
 
Race 1: BILL SULLIVAN & HARVEY BLACK MEMORIAL PLATE 1000M
 
Casino Cat- Was inconvenienced by another runner shortly after the start with the rider had to take hold. Raced at the rear of the field when racing wide for the majority of the event. Laid in rounding the home turn and bumped GLASS CROWN and then hung in while racing wide in the home straight for the remainder. The gelding was presented to the mounting yard with Winkers when questioned Trainer Mr John Hearn advised Stewards that the horse used the same gear at a recent Dalby race meeting. Stewards permitted CASINO CAT to race in Winkers today and subsequently fined Mr Hearn the sum of $100 under the provision of AR106(1).
 
Tuanaki Creek- Began awkwardly when jumping in inconveniencing CASINO CAT. Then was bumped by another runner approaching the 950m point. After entering the home straight approaching the 150m point tended to roll out marginally and as a result MY TATIANA was inconvenienced. Stewards Acting under AR 75(1)(b) placed a Warning on the horse for its pre-race barrier manners. Trainer B Philips was advised. Jky H Phillips was advised to exercise more care as a result of the incident.
 
Winning Deal- Due to the timeframe since the horse’s last run Stewards accepted a Veterinary Certificate presented by Trainer Mr S Noll advising after an examination conducted on the 10/5/2023 the gelding was fit to race. A further Veterinary examination performed by the on-course Veterinarian confirmed the gelding was fit to race today. After entering the home straight hung in for some distance before being corrected by the rider.
 
Glass Crown- Raced wide for the majority of the event. Was held up from the 700m for a short distance then over raced during the middle stages when being restrained. Acting under AR 190(3) Stewards fined Jky N Fazackerley the sum of $200 for accepting a ride when being overweight. Stewards allowed Jky N Fazackerley to take the ride due to the nature of the horse and his history with the horse. Stewards acting under AR 75(1)(b) placed a Warning on the horse for its pre-race manners. Trainer J Simms was notified by Stewards.
 
My Tatiana- Entering the home straight hung in for a short distance, then approaching the 150m point was inconvenienced by TUANAKI CREEK and which rolled in marginally at that point. As a result the rider in an effort to improve had to redirect her mount outside of that runner. Ran on well over the final stages.
 
Black Sparrow- Began awkwardly then bumped TUANAKI at approximately the 950m point raced greenly and appeared to shy away from that runner with the rider having to take hold.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing the rider of My TATIANA Jky L McCoy an opportunity to view the surveillance footage after the runners entered the home turn. After viewing the film Jky McCoy elected to lodge an objection to TUANAKI CREEK being declared 2nd placing over her mount which finished a long head away in 3rd position due to alleged interference after entering the home straight. After hearing submissions and statements from the riders, trainers acting on behalf of connections and after viewing the racing footage available Stewards were of the opinion that TUANAKI CREEK did roll out marginally at approximately the 150m point crossing the line of MY TATIANA. However, when considering the location, the amount of interference and the margin between the two runners, Stewards were not satisfied that MY TATIANA would have finished in front of TUANAKI CREEK had the interference not occurred and therefore, dismissed the objection and subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judge.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Race 1- Jky Nathan Fazackerley- $200- AR190(3)- Overweight.
 
Race 1- Trainer John Hearn- $100- AR 106 (1)- Presented to the mounting yard with Incorrect gear.

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
 
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
 
Race 1- Winner.
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1- TUANAKI CREEK- AR75(1)(b)- Pre-race manners.
 
Race 1- GLASS CROWN- AR75 (1)(B)- Pre-race manners.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Race 1- 3rd vs 2nd-Dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- WINNING DEAL- Jky C Eaton
 
Race 1- BLACK SPARROW- Jky L Miller Replacing Appr Jky O O’Donnell (late on course).
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil
 
 
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.