QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

LONGREACH JOCKEY CLUB

LONGREACH – SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2020

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DIRT RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T. Hudson
Stewards – C Allison, K McCracken, G Meek & F Hartford
Clerk of Scales – P Anderson
Judge – D Walker/E Warren
Veterinarian – B Newton/K Callaghan
Starter – P Ballard

GENERAL

Trainer P O’Toole pleaded to guilty to a charge under AR165(1) in that he had failed to present BALIUS on course by the prescribed time. He was subsequently fined $400 with $200 of that fine suspended for a period of two years, providing he does not breach this rule again in that period. When assessing penalty, Stewards took into account that BALIUS was presented 27 mins late on course for an event that required the runner to be on course by an hour and a half. A swab sample was also taken from BALIUS.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons why three runners from Trainer P O’Toole’s stables were signed in as present on the official sign in sheet, when those runners had to yet to arrive on course. After taking initial evidence from Trainer P O’Toole and his staff, the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to allow Stewards to examine further evidence.


Race 1: GEOFF GREALY/RYAN SAVAGE/JENNY REED MEMORIAL QTIS Class 4 Plate 1400m

Hacksaw Ridge – Jumped awkwardly shifting in contacting DIAMOND ACCOUNT. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Master of the Turf – Contacted on jumping by DIAMOND ACCOUNT.

Sidetrip – Shifted out on jumping. Approaching the 700m, shifted in abruptly making contact with the running rail. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the near hind.

Red Satin – In the vicinity of the 200m commenced to hang in despite the efforts of its rider.

Buster Moon – In the vicinity of the 200m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of RED SATIN, who hung in despite the efforts of its rider. When questioned regarding BUSTER MOON racing more forward, jockey S Wiseman explained that it wasn’t her intention to race closer to the speed, but after TABATHA MISS didn’t show the expected pace, she elected to make use of her position rather than be trapped wide. Stewards noted the explanation.

Diamond Account – Slow to begin and made contact with MASTER OF THE TURF shortly after.

Tabatha Miss – When questioned regarding the poor performance, jockey A Ross stated that TABATHA MISS never felt comfortable during the event, resented the dust and raced erratically in the early stages. She added when placing TABATHA MISS under pressure, she failed to respond and proved disappointing from that point on. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

You're Not Wanted – As D Rewald could not make the weight, he was replaced by S Galvin. D Rewald was subsequently fined $100 under AR190(3).

Race 2: CREEVEY RUSSELL LAWYERS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1600m

Mishani Centurion – Taken wider on the home turn by DARK ARCHER who was taken out by DRAGON INTHE NORTH. Rider of DRAGON INTHE NORTH, Apprentice A Ross was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances when shifting ground.

Dark Archer – Taken out onto MISHANI CENTURION when taken wider by DRAGON INTHE NORTH when rounding the home turn.

Balius – In the vicinity of the 1200m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of DARK ARCHER when the pace slackened.

Goldsay- In the vicinity of the 1200m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of BALIUS when the pace slackened and continued to overrace from that point on. When questioned regarding the poor performance, jockey M Palmer stated that GOLDSAY overraced in the middle stages and when slightly inconvenienced rounding the home turn, the gelding lost his momentum and only went to the line fairly. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Centaur – When questioned regarding CENTAUR leading in today’s event, jockey A Butler stated his instructions were to lead if possible and after jumping with the field, was able to take up a forward position with ease. Trainer A Clark concurred with the instructions given to A Butler and further added that in previous starts, intentions were to be more forward, but circumstances forced CENTAUR to race further back than intended. He further added that CENTAUR had raced closer to the speed this preparation and would still intend on implementing that racing pattern for future starts. Stewards noted the explanation. Jockey A Butler was fined $300 for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permissible under the rule.

Grey Falcon – When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice E Bell stated that after beginning only fairly, GREY FALCON failed to handle the track conditions and resented the kickback. She added that although GREY FALCON wasn’t suited in today’s conditions, she was still pleased with how he finished off its race and would derive benefit from the run.

Husson’s Shout – Raced wide throughout.

Plenty Of Whitt – Slow to begin. When questioned the poor performance, jockey R Tilley stated that PLENTY OF WHITT failed to handle the track conditions and when the gelding failed to respond to his riding in the straight, he elected to ease his mount down over the concluding stages. He added that in his opinion, PLENTY OF WHITT would be better suited to racing on grass surfaces and over longer distances. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 3: GARRY & DESLEY BALLARD TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000m

An inquiry was opened into the reasons why Apprentice D McGillivray only claimed 1 ½ of his 2 kilo allowance and wasn’t replaced by the available apprentices. After taking evidence from Apprentice McGillivray and trainer M Oates who was representing him, it was determined that Apprentice McGillivray failed to get confirmation from the Clerk of Scales that he had correctly claimed his full allowance. As Stewards were only notified by club officials of the discrepancy as runners were being mounted up for the race, Stewards permitted Apprentice McGillivray to take his mount. Subsequently Apprentice McGillivray was fined a sum of $300 under AR143(14)(a) and advised to ensure he gains confirmation from the Clerk of Scales when claiming in the future. Stewards will also seek clarification from the Longreach Jockey Club into the protocols and requirements of club officials regarding all weight discrepancies needing to be instantly brought to the attention of Stewards.

Charles – Travelled wide throughout. Upon returning to enclosure, CHARLES dislodged jockey A Butler and galloped a short distance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the off fore and had also lost the off fore plate. Trainer M Oates was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to CHARLES’ next start.

Jockey A Butler was examined by on course Ambulance officials and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.

Muiron – Shifted in on jumping hampering ANGELS OF FENWAY.

Better Than Gold – Jumped awkwardly.

Wicked Grimshaw – Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running until the vicinity of the 200m.

Harvest Pride – Slow to begin and then hampered shortly after.

Angels Of Fenway – Hampered on jumping.

Aquagem – Jumped awkwardly making contact with the inside barrier partition losing ground as a result. Passing the 150m, had to be steadied off the heels of ANGELS OF FENWAY to improve into clear running.

Floss's Dream – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.



Race 4: FIGURE 8 FENCING Maiden Plate 1100m

Deeling Us In – Bumped with NO TREBLE and PACQUOLA several times when racing in restricted room rounding the home turn.

Geovanni – Slow to begin. Rounding the home turn, became awkwardly placed on the heels of DEELING US IN and shifted wider to improve into clear running.

Pacquola – Jumped awkwardly making contact with the outside barrier partition and missed the start as a result. Bumped with DEELING US IN rounding the home turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

No Treble – Overraced in the early stages. Bumped with DEELING US IN rounding the home turn.

Strike Point – Stood flat footed and missed the start as a result. Travelled wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

Golden Features – Hampered on jumping.

Mon Tout – Jumped awkwardly.

Race 5: TOP X LONGREACH COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1000m

Platinum Tycoon – Jumped awkwardly contacting ZUKAZ.

Zukaz – Jumped awkwardly contacting PLATINUM TYCOON.

Wicked Express – Bounded on jumping. When questioned regarding the poor performance, Apprentice A Ross stated that her intentions were to lead but after beginning well, runners to her inside all showed pace and as a result, WICKED EXPRESS could not cross and was trapped wide. She added that after being trapped wide for the entirety of the race, WICKED EXPRESS failed to respond to her urgings in the straight and proved disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Hazar – Hung in and raced wide throughout.

You Know the One – Had to be restrained off the heels of FULLY MAXED when rounding the home turn.

Race 6: COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/SPROUT AG LONGREACH CUP OPEN Quality 1600m

Eschiele – Dipped for no apparent reason in the vicinity of the 500m. Had to be steadied off the heels of LE DUDE to improve into clear running when rounding the home turn.

Shiranda – When questioned regarding the poor performance, jockey A Butler stated his mount failed to handle the track conditions today and when asked for an effort, SHIRANDA failed to respond to his urgings and proved disappointing. Trainer J Manzelmann concurred with A Butler and stated he would now look to refrain from racing on similar track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J Manzelmann undertook to report back to stewards on the condition of SHIRANDA in the days subsequent.

Hunter Island (NZ) – Slow to begin.

Heroism – Declared a late scratching at 3.08pm on stewards order after Apprentice D Graham couldn’t make the weight and Trainer H Forster declined the available replacements who could make the weight. Upon declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on HEROISM be refunded with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3.08pm:

3 cents in the dollar of all win bets #2 (BOLLENTE)
3 cents in the dollar of all place bets #3 (BOLLENTE)
3 cents in the dollar of all place bets #13 (VAN WINKEL)
3 cents in the dollar of all place bets #10 (RHYOLA)

At a subsequent inquiry, apprentice D Graham was fined the sum of $200 under AR190(3).

Argento Perlo – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted from the vicinity of the 200m to the winning post and was unable to be fully tested.

Jarhead – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

Stylish Luck – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Jockey B Richardson was fined $300 for using her whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permissible under rule. Jockey B Richardson was also reminded of her obligations under AR132(5).

Durant – Travelled wide throughout.

Race 7: OUTBACK INSURANCE BROKERS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1200m

Let's Go Champ – Jumped awkwardly losing ground as a result.

Sizzlesun – En route to the barriers, dislodged Apprentice D Graham and was declared a late scratching at 4.12pm. Upon declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SIZZLESUN be refunded with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 4.12pm:

5 cents in the dollar of all win bets #3 (BURDEN)
5 cents in the dollar of all place bets #3 (BURDEN)
7 cents in the dollar of all place bets #12 (SASSY STYLE)
5 cents in the dollar of all place bets #8 (SE RENDRE)

Trainer R Hermann was advised SIZZLESUN must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.

Apprentice D Graham was examined by on course Ambulance Officers and cleared of any serious injury.

Duck in Dubai – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Travelled wide throughout.

Night in Paradise – Apprentice A Ross was reprimanded for using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m, one more than permissible under the rule.

Lucky Bee – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Travelled wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Babylon Express – Slow to begin.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 7. Apprentice Alisha Ross – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m.

Fines

Race 1. Jockey David Rewald – AR190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $100.
Race 2. Trainer Patrick O’Toole – AR165(1) – Failing to present BALIUS on course by the prescribed time. - $400 ($200 suspended).
Race 2. Jockey Ashley Butler – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m - $300.
Race 3. Apprentice Dan McGillivray – AR143(14)(a) – Failed to claim full allowance - $300.
Race 6. Apprentice Dakota Graham – AR190(3) – Accepted a ride when overweight - $200.
Race 6. Jockey Brooke Richardson – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 8 times prior to the 100m - $300.

Race day injuries/illness

Race 2. Ashely Butler – dislodged after winning post – knee injury.
Race 7. Dakota Graham – dislodged en route to the barriers – back injury.

Adjourned inquiries

General. Trainer P O’Toole – Providing a false declaration on official documentation.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BALIUS, PLATINUM TYCOON, HAZAR, SHIRANDA, HUNTER ISLAND, LE DUDE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 3. CHARLES – Lame off fore – Vet certificate required – AR20(e).
Race 7. SIZZLESUN – Dislodged jockey en route to the barriers – To obtain a further barrier certificate – AR20(e).

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. YOU’RE NOT WANTED – S Galvin.

Late scratchings

Race 6. HEROISM – No rider available at the weight – 3.08pm.
Race 7. SIZZLESUN – Dislodged jockey en route to the barriers – 4.12pm.


Published subject to correction upon revision