RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 2016

WEATHER OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD(4)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Ms J. Portch, Mr C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Mr B. Pullen
Swab Assistant - Ms L. Lisiewicz
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - Mr B. Palmer

Late riding changes:

As Jockey P. Cullen was to be overweight as the rider of BOBCAT in Race 1 and MONTANA MAN in Race 4, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Cullen was fined a total of $200 under A.R. 120(b).

Race 1: Sirromet Wines Open Handicap - 1560 metres
1st BOBCAT 2nd PAYTEEVEE 3rd THANKGODFORFRANC 4th - NEVZLIN

BOBCAT - Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

ADENARIUS - Raced keenly in the lead.

KING COBIA - When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, which was below market expectations, Apprentice Q. Krogh explained that he had been instructed to ride the gelding in a forward position, however when another runner improved to his inside, his mount was inclined to race keenly throughout and was a beaten horse prior to straightening for home. Trainer Mr G. Farrell expressed disappointment with the performance, however was of the opinion that the gelding will be better suited in races over shorter distances. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.


Race 2: M & P Services 30th Anniversary Rating Band 0-55 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st BOMBER MISS 2nd KODO 3rd THE TEENY HASS 4th - CRAIGLEA FOCUS

PURE CHANCE - Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground (10 lengths). Trainer Ms O. Cairns was told that prior to racing again the gelding will have to perform satisfactory in two consecutive trials.

MANNA GUM - Began awkwardly with its head up.

BOMBER MISS - Knuckled shortly after the start.

Race 3: Vast Interior Golden Stakes 2-Y-O Plate - 1200 metres
1st - SAYROTHY 2nd CRAIGLEA BARINA 3rd MISHANI SHIRAZ 4th - MISHANI BELIEVER

MISHANI BELIEVER - Slow to begin.

RED DAYS - Slow to begin.

GOLDEN DAWN - For a short distance after the start attempted to buck. Trainer Mr J. Manzelmann was told that a warning will be placed on the filly's racing manners. Passing the 500 metres improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

CRAIGLEA BARINA - Jockey P. Cullen was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out right to the finish.

Race 4: The Underground GYM Class 3 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st JEWELLERY THIEF 2nd - ELSPETH'S STAR 3rd - DANE CHEVAL 4th - OUR SINGLE DOUBT

DANE CHEVAL - Fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly, then raced keenly in the early stages.

OUR SINGLE DOUBT - Slow to begin.

DYNA CI - Bumped at the start.

JEWELLERY THIEF - Shortly after straightening was momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.

MIDNIGHT SONG - Passing the 700 metres had to be steadied after improving onto heels.

Race 5: Shamrock Hotel Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st GOYUNG THIEF 2nd - JORDANS JET 3rd - FORTUNE MASCOT 4th - MISHANI PILOT

FORTUNE MASCOT - Bumped at the start.

JORDAN'S JET - Bumped at the start. Jockey M. Morris was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for using his whip on JORDANS JET on 7 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 2 more than is permitted under the rule. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Jockey Morris' exemplary record in relation to the rule.

RAILROAD BILL - Bumped at the start.

PALE FACE ROCKET - Slow to begin, then was crowded for room a short time later.

SEBRING ANGEL - Shifted in abruptly at the start. Apprentice M. Haley was reprimanded under A.R. 137A for using his whip on the filly on 7 occasions prior to the 100 metres, 2 more than is permitted under the rule. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Apprentice Haley's exemplary record in regard to the rule.

MOONSHINE MAGGIE - Raced wide without cover in the early stages. In the straight was inclined to lay in, then approaching the 200 metres was awkwardly placed on heels.

GONDWANA BAY - Raced wide without cover throughout.

Race 6: Uneek Gold Coffee Cup BenchMark 55 Handicap - 1800 metres
1st MISHANI NEFERTITI 2nd - PERFECTLY ALIGNED 3rd - SLEW LEFT 4th - SAIL THE STARS

GO AS YOU PLEASE - The start was delayed when the gelding was fractious in the barriers and reared. The gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

ELOVACHILL - Crowded for room at the start. When the pace slowed in the middle stages commenced to over-race with its head up.

ONE MORE CHANCE - Bumped at the start, then raced wide throughout without cover.

PERFECTLY ALIGNED - Bumped at the start.

SLEW LEFT - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

STYLISH LUCK - On returning to scale Apprentice Q. Krogh reported that it had not been his intention to lead, however when runners to his inside elected to restrain, rather than be caught wide he allowed his mount to stride forward and assume the lead.

Race 7: Mackaypride Mick Pope Tribute BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st QUEEN CAESAR 2nd - SECRET STEALTH 3rd - STAR TRUCE 4th - EVENTIDE

STAR TRUCE - Began awkwardly with its head up.

OKAY SWIFT - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

COVENTRY - Raced wide throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Jockey P. Cullen - $200 - Overweight for 2 mounts: total $200 (A.R. 120(b)).

Jockey absenteeism

Suspensions

Reprimands
RACE 5: Jockey M. Morris - use whip on JORDAN'S JET 2 more times than permitted (A.R. 137A).
RACE 5: Apprentice M. Haley - use whip on SEBRING ANGEL 2 more times than permitted (A.R. 137A).

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars

RACE 2: PURE CHANCE - Stood flat-footed, lost 10 lengths. Ordered to perform satisfactorily in 2 consecutive trials.
RACE 3: GOLDEN DAWN - Attempted to buck. Warning on racing manners.

Bleeders

Late scratchings


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 1: BOBCAT - Jockey J. Felix replaced Jockey P. Cullen (overweight).
RACE 4: MONTANA MAN - Jockey M. Morris replaced Jockey P. Cullen (overweight).


Issued subject to correction upon revision.