QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MOUNT GARNET TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 4th MAY 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST          TRACK – FIRM 2          RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, B Farrrell
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – B Gray
Judge – R Bannah
Veterinarian – M Ruppin                        
Swab Attendant – B Brady
 
Race 1: MAC CORE, HARRY JENNINGS & JIM STEWART MEMORIAL MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
ROCKET ON GOLD – Reluctant to load. Late withdrawal by order of Stewards at 1.16pm. Due to extenuating circumstances, Stewards took no action other than to advise Trainer Mr. J Manzelmann that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on ROCKET ON GOLD be refunded in full and further that all successful wagers placed on the event be subject to deductions of 3 cents win and 4 cents place on the face value of the betting ticket.
 
RED NUSKEE – Slowly into stride. 
 
GRASSTREE LASS – Commenced to lose ground passing the 900m and raced uncompetitively from that point. Jockey S Wilson reported that the filly had resented the kickback in running.  A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr. T Rowe was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s competitiveness.
 
HARD LOVE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
EVIL EYE MAC - Raced wide for the majority.
 
COOL KITTY - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 2: ATKINSON’S MEMORIAL BRACELET QTIS BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1000m
 
ROBBER’S ROOST – Was fractious in the barrier.
 
GINGERSNAP – Began very awkwardly resulting in Jockey W D’Avila  almost becoming dislodged and losing his offside stirrup iron. Jockey D’Avila was severely disadvantaged for the remainder of the event and was unable to test the mare at any stage.
 
TUSCAN FALLS – Slowly away.
 
SHOT OF COURAGE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROCKETTE ROCKET – Was inclined to lay in down the running despite the efforts of App. M Wishart.
 
Race 3: P&C WILLIAMS/T&M BLAKENEY MEMORIAL CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
 
CENTENARIO – Jockey B Thomson reported that the gelding which was fractious in the barrier and returned to the enclosure with traces of blood in its mouth had made contact with the barrier gate prior to the start being effected. A post- race Veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the gelding’s lip.
 
IZZY’S KEEPER – Slowly away.
 
IN KOBE – Jockey J Felix reported that the gelding which commenced to lose ground near the 900m was reluctant to stretch out from that point due to resenting the kickback in running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
EVERY FRIDAY – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
LOVE RED – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SAY CAVALLO – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained an injury to the near foreleg in running. Trainer Mr T Rowe was advised that a Veterinary clearance would be required prior to the mare being permitted to again start in a race.
 
Race 4: MEADOWBANK CAMP RATINGS BAND 0-50 HANDICAP 1350m
 
 Starter Mr R Gardner reported to Stewards immediately following the running of this event that the barrier stalls had malfunctioned and released the field resulting in a number of runners being disadvantaged. Mr Gardner further advised that he had not activated the start as he felt that some runners were not ready when the barrier gates opened. Stewards also took evidence from Jockeys W D’Avila (SUPAMETEOR), S Wilson (I AM BRUSE) and PARTY PIES (App. R  Shred) who confirmed that their respective mounts all had Barrier Attendants holding their heads when the barrier gates opened. After considering all submissions and viewing the available footage Stewards acting under the priovisions of AR132(a) declared a “No Race” and ordered that all monies wagered on the event be refunded in full.
 
Jockey N Yadi pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that he permitted BACKTOSPEC to shift out under hard riding near the 150m onto the running of IRISH HEART (S Wiseman) resulting in that runner having to be severely checked. Jockey Yadi’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence at midnight Saturday May 5th 2018 up to and including midnight Tuesday May 15th 2018. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Yadi’s good recent record in relation to the rule and the degree of interference which was considered in the mid range.
 
Race 5: L.D. LUCEY MEMORIAL MM/FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1680m
 
Prior to the running of this event the barrier stalls were checked and tested and found to be in good working order.
 
GOLDEN DEPART – Slowly away.
 
OUR SINGLE DOUBT – Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE PRINCIPAL – Slowly away. Was inclined to hang out in the middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BEACH HEAD – Raced wide for the majority.
 
INVERNESS EXPRESS – Had to be restrained near the 1600m when racing in restricted room. Lost ground near the 1400m when taken out across the heels of another runner.
 
CUT ‘N’ POLISH – Commenced to over-race passing the 1600m shifting out abruptly across heels forcing runners to its outside wider on the track. Jockey M Abe was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting ground.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT GARNET 4th MAY 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 5. Jockey M Abe. AR137(a). Careless riding.
Suspensions: Race 4. Jockey N Yadi. AR137(a). Careless riding. M/N May 5th 2018 – M/N May 15th 2018.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners.
Warnings: Race1. ROCKET ON GOLD. Barrier manners.
                            GRASSTREE LASS. Competitiveness.
Bars: Race 2. SAY CAVALLO. Injured near foreleg. Vet clearance required prior to next start.
Late Scratchings: Race 1. ROCKET ON GOLD. Reluctant to load.