QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LONGREACH JOCKEY CLUB
 
LONGREACH – SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Dirt    RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K McCracken
Stewards – S Larkins, H Gillett (Cadet), S Stehbens (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – P Anderson
Judge – R Climie
Veterinarians – Dr D Weber & Dr B Lockie
Starter – P Ballard
 
Race 1: GEOFF GREALY / RYAN SAVAGE / JENNY REED MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1400M
 
FORGED IN STONE - Bumped at the start with DISPUTE. Shifted out abruptly under pressure near the 200m.
 
DEEP UNDERCOVER – Failed to muster early speed and trailed the field in the early and middle stages.
 
DISPUTE – Bumped at the start with forged in stone. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
FELONIOUS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LIGHT'S VISION – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Over raced for a distance near the 1200m.
 
THE LANDING – Raced wide throughout. Laid in rounding the 800m turn.
 
FUNKY FARM – Slow to begin.
 
GULF OF AQABA – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: QLD HELICOPTERS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1600M
 
TELL THE WORLD – Slow to begin.
 
PHYLAVE – Began awkwardly.
 
AZOUSTIC – Slow to begin. Over raced and hung in during the early stages.
 
MONDIAL EXPRESS – Jockey T Brummell pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(5) for using his whip on 16 occasions in total, 2 more than permitted. Mr Brummell was fined $300.
 
Race 3: RINGROSE BUTTON ACCOUNTANTS CLASS 6 PLATE 1300M
 
FOR MY ANNIE – Gave ground noticeably over the final 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections advised that this was the geldings second start on dirt and would likely derive benefit from the experience.
 
SHARPAY RULER - Jockey A Bakos was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
SOLE HEIR – Jockey D Graham was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
BITTERSWEET PLUCK – Began awkwardly and raced wide early.
 
POLICE (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.

REAL HUSSEY – Apprentice J Golden was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
IMPACTFUL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 4: TOPX LONGREACH QTIS CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1000M
 
HIGHGROUND – Raced wide throughout.
 
ZA HIDDEN DRAGON – Jockey B Richardson was examined by QAS officers after being kicked in the leg behind the barriers and was cleared to take her remaining rides.
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Restrained off heels near the 600m.
 
MISS HOFF – Threw its head in the air at the start and was slow to begin as a result. Restrained off heels leaving the 700m. Apprentice J Golden was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
PHONDLE – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Jockey R Faehr reported he was struck in the face at the start. Mr Faehr was examined by QAS officers and cleared to take his remaining rides.
 
ZIPPING IRISH – Raced wide throughout.
 
BI TURBO – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISERY MISS – Raced wide throughout.
 
WORLD CHARMER (NZ) – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SOUND OF SLEAT – Raced wide throughout.
 
LAYLAH'S WISH – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5: SPROUT AGRIBUSINESS LONGREACH CUP/COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1600M
 
Prior to correct weight Jockey R Faehr, rider of second placed CENTAUR, viewed the photo finish and was satisfied with the judges numbers.
 
CENTAUR – Slow to begin.
 
JERRY ZANDA – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: THE BRANCH CAFÉ OPEN HANDICAP 1100M
 
ZUKAZ – Raced wide throughout.
 
HEYINGTON STATION – Raced wide throughout. Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE TOWN BLUES – Slow to begin.
 
FREDDIE EDDIE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
After the running of this event Jockey B Richardson was further examined by QAS officers and declared unfit to fulfill her remaining engagement. Ms Richardson was advised she requires a medical clearance prior to resuming riding.
 
Race 7: OUTBACK INSURANCE BROKERS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200M
 
FUTURE IDEA (NZ) – Shifted in of its own accord approaching the first turn and contacted the running rail. Lost touch with the field after 200m and was then eased out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a fracture to the near hind leg and was euthanised on humane grounds. Samples were collected from the gelding.
 
SEENUSCOMING – Raced wide throughout.
 
HERE HE LOOMS – Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
ZOROSSA – Began awkwardly.
 
I AM JIMMY – Raced wide throughout.
 
LUNA GLIDE – Raced wide throughout. Rider reported that he felt the horse raced flat and had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer R Simpson advised that the horse would likely be spelled.
 
COOL HARRY – Slow to begin. Shifted in of its own accord approaching the first turn and brushed the running rail.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 Jockey D Graham AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 3 App J Golden AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 4 App J Golden AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
Fines
Race 2 Jockey T Brummell – Fined $300 AR132(5) whip use on 16 occasions in total, 2 more than permitted.
Race 3 Jockey A Bakos – Fined $300 AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey B Richardson – Injured leg.
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey B Richardson – Medical clearance required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DISPUTE, SHUT IT DOWN, PHONDLE, PESHWA, BURDEN, FINESSE TESS.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
FUTURE IDEA (NZ)
Warnings/bars
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 7 14 COOL HARRY - Ms Dakota Graham
           15 SKOOZI’S FLYER – T Chambers
Late scratchings
 
Race 2 BAUHINIA BEANS, Race 3 SACRED STREAM, Race 7 LORD LOBSTER all at 11.30am due to float breakdown.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.