QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
McKINLAY RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 22nd JUNE, 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK – DIRT            RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R Smith
Stewards – T Hudson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – D Chaplain & D Moore
Veterinarian – T Smith
Swab attendants – Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – D Jones 
 
Race 1: CURLY CATTLE TRANSPORT Maiden Plate 800m
 
DAWN ASSAULT - Slow to begin.
 
BOUNDARY RIDER - Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
ADOREE – Raced wide in the early stages. 
 
PRINCIPLE - Raced wide in the early stages.
 
STRYKINGLY SO - Taken wide soon after the start.
 
GOLDEN MOUNT – Inclined to lay out shortly after the start despite the efforts of the rider.
 
BOLLENTE – Rider L Dillon advised gelding resented the kickback in running. L Dillon was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) regarding use of the whip, (7 times), prior to the 100m.      
 
Race 2: BRODIE AGENCIES Benchmark 60 Handicap 1400m   
 
CRYSTAL BEAR – Underwent pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. 
 
LUVYA BEAK – Knuckled on jumping losing ground. Unable to be ridden positively as per instructions due to resenting the kickback in the early and middle stages.
 
SCOTTABEE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. 
 
ALBERT THE ROCKET – Slow to begin and raced wide throughout.
 
GOING GREY – Bumped with another runner on jumping. 
 
TWO OF A KIND – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Post-race was found to have bled from both nostrils 1st time. Trainer J Bawden was advised under the provisions of AR79(4((b) the gelding would incur the mandatory 3 months ban and would be required to satisfactorily gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward. 
 
ARGENTO PERLO – Rider L Dillon was fined the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) regarding use of the whip, (8 times), prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 3: FMR QTIS Class 3 Plate 1200m
 
IN TWO MINDS- Bumped heavily with another runner after jumping awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages.   
 
RECONIS – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Was unable to muster pace in the early stages. 
 
GOLDEN LIGHT – Approaching the 1000m turn had to be steadied off heels of another runner which was inclined to lay out. 
 
BRAVE JEWEL – Approaching the 1000m was inclined to lay out.
 
ALIK – Taken wider approaching the 1000m turn.
 
Race 4: BRODIE HARDWARE Class B Handicap (1) 1000m   
 
NO CRYSTAL BALL - Broke through the barriers after being loaded and was quickly restrained. Was subsequently examined by the Veterinarian and cleared to start.  
 
AYLA’S ANGEL – Began awkwardly.
 
VIOLET JANE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. 
 
ANGRY DESERT - Raced wide throughout.
 
RED FACETS – Approaching the 900m bumped with another runner. Near the 800m had to be eased when racing in restricted room.
 
BUDMEISTER – Bumped by another runner near the 900m. 
 
GREY FACTOR – Commenced to lose ground soon after jumping and took no competitive part in the race. Rider advised the filly resented the kickback in running. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.    
 
HUNTING – Hung out rounding the home turn and in the home straight. Trainer advised a warning is being placed on the mare’s racing manners. 
 
FLOSSY – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery. Trainer advised a Veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start. 

Race 5: NOSILLA BRAHMANS Class B Handicap (2) 1000m  
 
FESTIVE REWARD – On presentation to the enclosure was found to be carrying the incorrect saddlecloth number. Both Jockey K Ballard and Trainer T Parry were reprimanded under the provisions of AR207)(1).
 
SALTWATER SLEDGE – Slowly away after becoming fractious in barrier. Was tightened between runners soon after the start and subsequently unable to obtain a forward position in the early stages when racing ungenerously due to resenting the kickback in running.  
 
HOLOGRAM – Jumped awkwardly and raced wide in the early and middle stages.   
 
DUTCH TWIST – Hung out rounding the home turn and in the home straight.   
 
Race 6: SOUTH 32 MCKINLAY CUP OPEN Handicap 1800m
 
BARBERANCE – Slowly away. 
 
FIRE RANGER – Slowly away. Hampered shortly after the start. 
 
OUR BEATNIK (NK) – Shifted out on jumping hampering another runner. 
 
MISHANI CENTURION – Over-raced in the early stages. 
 
RECALCULATE - Rider L. Dillon was fined the sum of $200.00 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) regarding  use of the whip, (9 strikes) prior to the 100m.
 
Race 7: WARN FENCING OPEN Handicap 1000m 
 
Trainer’s explanation regarding late rider engagement for STONE PHILOSPHER was accepted by Stewards 
 
SPARKLING VIXEN – Slowly away.
 
CHASING THE DRAGON – Slowly away. Rider reported, in his opinion, the gelding had never been comfortable in today’s track conditions. 
 
DAMGOODCHOICE – Rider reported, in his opinion, the gelding had never been comfortable in today’s track conditions.
 
On returning to scale App. Ms. E Bell who rode 2nd placed CLATEAU requested to view the photo finish. After Ms. Bell indicated her satisfaction with the Judge’s placings, Stewards declared Correct Weight on the event.
 
                                 STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.  Rider L Dillon. $100.00. AR132(7)(a)(ii). Excessive whip use.
Race 6.  Rider L Dillon. $200.00. AR132(7)(a)(ii). Excessive whip use.
 
Reprimands
Race 1.  Rider L Dillon. AR132(7)(a)(ii). Excessive whip use.
Race 5.  Trainer T Parry. AR207(1). Incorrect saddlecloth.
             Jockey K Ballard. AR207(1). Incorrect saddlecloth.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Bleeders
Race 2. TWO OF A KIND. Bled both nostrils 1st time. 3 months ban & satisfactory 1000m gallop prior to next start.  
 
Bars
Race 4.  FLOSSY. Poor post-race recovery. Veterinary clearance prior to next start.
 
Warnings
Race 4.  HUNTING. Racing manners. Hung out.
 
Horses swabbed: 
Race 1.  ADOREE.
Race 6.  LOUD ENOUGH.
 
Late Scratchings
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12.00pm due to no rider being available
Race 2. ENTERPRISE ROSIE.
Race 3. ENTERPRISE ROSIE, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SERIOUSLY HAPPY.
Race 4. I’M A POCKET ROCKET.
Race 5. A’RICHBRUNETTE.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. T Hill rode GOING GREY, R McMahon rode TWO OF A KIND, S Mossman rode ALBERT THE ROCKET.
Race 4.  S Mossman rode FLOSSY.
Race 5.  S Mossman rode ENCORONADA.
Race 7.  R Hancock rode STONE PHILOSPHER (NZ).