QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MORANBAH RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 11th June 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Dirt    RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr E. Suli
Stewards – Mr C. Allison
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr D. Henderson
Veterinarian – Dr J. Staunton
Starter – Mr L. Lewis
 
GENERAL
 
The following weight alterations were authorised by Stewards:
 
Race 2 – David Simmons (SHIGERU MAHOGANY) - +2kg
Race 5 – David Simmons (KARBORS) - +2kg
 
Apprentice Jockey S. Nielson was indisposed after sustaining an injury to her hand at the Mackay Jump outs and was subsequently replaced as per the steward’s summary. Apprentice S. Nielson was advised that a medical clearance would be required prior to accepting any future race rides.
 
Jockey R. Payne was fined $300 under the provisions AR190(3) for accepting multiple rides when overweight. Jockey R. Payne was originally granted permission by stewards to ride ONLY EMMA and NECESSITAS (NZ) 2kg over their allocated weight at time of acceptances, however after arriving on course, it was then understood that Jockey Payne was further overweight than previously allowed.
 
 
Race 1: MINING & ENERGY UNION Class B Handicap (1000 Metres)
 
The start of Race 1 was delayed due to the late arrival of the on-course vet which was attending to an emergency welfare issue off course.
 
ROYO – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SO FIRED UP – Slow to begin.
 
JUST FRANK – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
ELECTRIC SPIRIT – Stewards granted permission for Jockey R. Payne to ride the mount 2kg overweight as there were no other riders available.
 
CHATILLY – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
BOOTYFUL DIVA – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: BARADA BARNA OPEN Handicap (1000 Metres)
 
AMERICAN GENIUS – Hampered on jumping by HAN DYNASTY and as a result was slow to begin.
 
SHIGERU MAHOGANY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
HAN DYNASTY – Jumped away awkwardly, shifting out, hampering AMERICAN GENIUS.
 
ONLY EMMA – Stewards granted permission for Jockey R. Payne to ride the mount 3kg overweight as there were no other suitable riders available.
 
CLIFF’S CHOICE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
 
Race 3: THE BLACK NUGGET BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1170 Metres)
 
ROYAL SHEEN – Overraced in the early stages of the event. Tailed off from the remainder of the field over the concluding stages of the event. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Apprentice Jockey T. Leslight reported that the gelding was fresh up today from a spell and would benefit from the run going forward.
 
SPIRIT HOUSE – Slow to begin.
 
SOLE HEIR – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
VON SAGA – Jumped away awkwardly. Jockey R. Faehr was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
PERSAGA – Slow to begin.
 
RAMBLIN’ MAN – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
BOUND TO ME – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
 
Race 4: HAHNLEC Maiden Plate (1170 Metres)
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, after reviewing the stewards patrol footage, Jockey D. Simmons, the rider of MISHANI PATRIOT, placed 2nd by the judge, lodged an objection against first place getter, MIDNIGHT BOOM, ridden by Apprentice J. Doolan, for alleged interference near the 900m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the footage, it was established that near the 900m, MIDNIGHT BOOM had been carried in onto MISHANI PATRIOT after receiving pressure from its outside by NALSSENDORI, which had shifted in, resulting in MISHANI PATRIOT having to check and steady to avoid heels before making contact with the inside running rail. Stewards could not be satisfied that the interference had been caused by MIDNIGHT BOOM and as such, dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judge’s placings 6 (MIDNIGHT BOOM) – 2 (MISHANI PATRIOT) – 3 (NALSSENDORI) – 4 (MOTORED).   
 
HE’Z TITILLATING – Bumped by NALSSENDORI near the 350m.
 
MISHANI PATRIOT – Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 900m, had to check to avoid the heels of MIDNIGHT BOOM which had been carried in by NALSSENDORI. Apprentice Jockey T. Leslight, the rider of NALSSENDORI, was found guilty of careless riding under AR131(a) in that approaching the 900m, he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear, forcing MIDNIGHT BOOM in onto MISHANI PATRIOT, resulting in that runner having to check to avoid heels before making contact with the inside running rail. Apprentice Leslight’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight 18/06/2022 and to conclude midnight 26/06/2022.
 
NALSSENDORI – Approaching the 900m, shifted in carrying in MIDNIGHT BOOM. Laid in when entering the home straight, bumping HE’Z TITILLATING.
 
MIDNIGHT BOOM – Approaching the 900m, was carried in by NALSSENDORI, which had shifted in.
 
 
Race 5: VITRINITE OPEN Handicap (1400 Metres)
 
ANCIENT ECHOS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
REVENIRE – Slow to begin.
 
NECESSITAS (NZ) – Stewards granted permission for Jockey R. Payne to ride the mount 2.5kg overweight as there was no other available rider.Upon returning to scale, Jockey R. Payne reported that her mount overraced in the early and middle stages of the event, and had struggled controlling the mare, placing the rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
 
NUREMBURG CASTLE – Slow to begin.
 
KARBORS – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid in over the concluding stages of the event.
 
 
Race 6: MORANBAH QTIS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap (1550 Metres)
 
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
TAKEN ON CHANCE – Slow to begin.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Made the bend awkwardly passing the 400m. Hung out when entering the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Apprentice Jockey J. Doolan stated that her mount felt awkward in its action throughout the event and was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have minor lacerations to its off-hind leg.
 
NIKSICKO – Stewards granted permission for Jockey R. Payne to ride the mount 1kg overweight as there was no other available rider.
 
BOLD ZIP – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DELIUS – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
DISS ‘N’ DAT – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
MACSHAMUS – Was declared a late scratching at 8:25am due to no available rider.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey Robert Faehr – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m.
 
Fines
Race 1, 2, 5, 6 - Jockey Rhiannon Payne – AR190(3) – $300 – Accepting rides when overweight.

Suspensions
Race 4 – Apprentice Tyler Leslight – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 8 Day Suspension – midnight 18/06/2022 to midnight 26/06/2022
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice Shae Nielson – Medical Clearance
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Protests
Race 4 – 2nd vs 1st – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2 – SHIGERU MAHOGNAY – David Simmons
Race 3 – SPIRIT HOUSE – Ms Jade Doolan
Race 4 – MOTORED – Ms Rhiannon Payne
 
Late scratchings
Race 1 – JUST FRANK – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 1 – CHATILLY – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 3 – RAMBLIN’ MAN – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 3 – BOUND TO ME – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 6 – KEEP ON LOVING YOU – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 6 – DISS ‘N’ DAT – No rider available @ 8:25am
Race 6 – MACSHAMUS – No rider available @ 8:25am
 
 
 
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.