QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB - THURSDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2016

WEATHER - OVERCAST/SHOWERS TRACK RATING GOOD 4/DOWNGRADED TO SOFT 5 AFTER RACE 4.

PENETROMETER 4.6

Chairman of Stewards - S. Woolaston
Stewards - L. Collins, C. Warren
Judge – L Smythe
Veterinarian – B Pullin
Swab attendant - J. Portch
Starters - M. Henderson/P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - R. Palmer

Race 1: McDonald Murphy Machinery QTIS 3-Y-Old Maiden Handicap - 1050 metres
1st - FAB FOUR 2nd - SHADOW BOLT 3rd - TERETTO 4th - REALLY ROCKETS

MONACO ROCKET - When Jockey R. McMahon was unable to fulfil his engagement due to a delayed flight, stewards permitted Jockey A. Taylor to be substituted as rider of the gelding.

CRAIGLEA DETROIT - The start was delayed when the gelding dislodged Jockey A. Coome during the parade to the barriers. Was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and cleared to take its place in the field. Slow into stride. Approaching the 200 metres was awkwardly placed on heels and shifted out abruptly.

TERETTO - The bubble cheeker became detached during the parade to the barrier. After making contact with trainer Mr. J Wehlow stewards permitted the filly to race without that gear.

MONACO ROCKET - Slow to begin.

REALLY ROCKETS - Slow to begin, then hampered shortly after.

Passing the 600 metres, when racing greenly, REALLY ROCKETS (Jockey D. Simmons) had to be steadied when momentarily crowded for room by CRAIGLEA DETROIT (Jockey A. Coome), which shifted in.

CRUISENBY - Hung out throughout and proved difficult to ride.

SHADOW BOLT - Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

Race 2: Coffee Club Wood Street Class 3 Plate - 1050 metres
1st - BOSSY BEACH 2nd - BOMBER MISS 3rd - CRAIGLEA ALTISE 4th - ELSPETH'S STAR

CRAIGLEA ALTISE - Made contact with another runner at the start.

ENCHANTRIX - Contacted another runner at the start.

MAJOR BLOT - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

CAUGHT SWITCHING - A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which weakened noticeably over the concluding stages, did not reveal any abnormalities.

SHADY DAISY - Following the race trainer J. Manzelmann reported that the mare had bled from both nostrils. Mr Manzelmann was told that, as tis was the first time the mare had bled, it will be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward.

Race 3 - Kevin's Place Maiden Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - PARTY PIES 2nd - SAURABH 3rd - TABITHA MAGIC 4th - FLINCH

RESET EXPRESS - Crowded for room at the start.

HAYYLER'S TARY - Crowded for room at the start, then over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.

DIAMONDNET - Raced 3 wide without cover.

MADAME AZANTE - Stable representative was told that a warning will be placed on the mare and should it not improve at its next start, it will be placed in barrier trials to prove its competitiveness.

Race 4: MTC Racing Awards Night 17th September BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st - VO TREASURE 2nd - AUGUSTE 3rd - PRINCE DAN 4th - NELAMOS

YOU DID WHAT - Slow to begin.

Passing the 1200 metres PRINCE DAN (Jockey A. Butler), when being restrained, clipped the heels of JEWELLERY THIEF (Jockey J. P. Stanley), which shifted out marginally.

Passing the 1000 metres, after being crossed by JEWELLERY THIEF (J. P. Stanley), KNOWING ME (Jockey A.Coome) commenced to over-race, shifted out and crowded PRINCE DAN (Jockey A. Butler), which became awkward on the heels of AUGUSTE (Jockey I. Fry).

MISHANI VIKING - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Apprentice C. Jokic said that she had been instructed to ride the mare in a forward position, however after being inconvenienced passing the 1000 metres, her mount settled further back than anticipated. She said that, even allowing for this, the gelding travelled comfortably throughout but when placed under pressure in the straight finished the race off only fairly.

AUGUSTE - Jockey I. Fry was fined $100 under A.R. 137A for using his whip on his mount on 9 occasions prior to the 100 metres. In assessing penalty stewards took into account his exemplary record in regard to the rule.

Following the running of this race the track rating was downgraded to SOFT 5.

Race 5: Claudie's Pizzeria & Wine Bar BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1800 metres
1st - PERFECTLY ALIGNED 2nd - SIX BEAT 3rd - DOUBOS 4th - DIAMOND RACER

STREET FEVER - The start was delayed when STREET FEVER was fractious in the barriers, broke through the front and galloped riderless a considerable distance. Stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 3.27 p.m. Subsequently they ruled that all bets made on STREET FEVER be refunded and that the following deductions apply:

8¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, PERFECTLY ALIGNED
9¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, PERFECTLYALIGNED
6¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, SIX BEAT
9¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, DOUBOS

Trainer Ms O. Cairns was told that she must obtain a further barrier certificate before the gelding races again.

MAGGIE'S PAL - Bumped at the start.

DOUBOS - Bumped at the start.

SIX BEAT - Bumped at the start. Passing the 1200 metres, when the tempo slowed, commenced to over-race.

PERFECTLY ALIGNED - Raced 3 wide without cover.

Approaching the 800 metres DIAMOND RACER (Apprentice Q. Krogh) improved to the inside of LEAVE PASS (Apprentice B. Grylls) where there was insufficient room and had to be checked. Apprentice Krogh was advised to ensure there is sufficient room when attempting to improve.

DIAMOND RACER - Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

MYSTIC HARMONY - Jockey R. McMahon was fined $100 for using his whip on his mount in 3 consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.

Race 6: Salt Café, Bar and Restaurant @ Dolphin Heads Class 3 Plate - 1560 metres
1st - ARTIBAI 2nd - FORTUNE MASCOT 3rd - SKELETONS 4th - MARTHA'S MOMENT

MARIO - Slow to begin.

RUNAWAY RULER - Began awkwardly.

REGGIE ROCKET - Tightened for room shortly after the start.

Rounding the first turn, near the 1400 metres, EIGHTH COMMANDMENT (Jockey A. Taylor) had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of MARTHA'S MOMENT (Apprentice Z. White), which was carried in slightly by FORTUNE MASCOT (Jockey A. Coome).

BEYOND - Approaching the 200 metres had to be checked and shifted out when attempting a doubtful run to the inside of EIGHTH COMMANDMENT.

When questioned regarding his riding from the 600 metres, as to whether there was an opportunity to improve at that point, in an attempt to hold the eventual winner behind EIGHTH COMMANDMENT (Jockey A. Taylor), Jockey R. McMahon explained that at that point EIGHTH COMMANDMENT was racing a half to one off the running rail and had envisaged ARTIBAI (Jockey A.Taylor) would improve to the inside of that runner. For this reason he elected to remain racing 3 wide. Jockey McMahon concurred with stewards that he should have made a greater effort to improve at that stage and raced tighter to the outside of EIGHTH COMMANDMENT, which would not have afforded the winner the opportunity to improve at that stage.

Race 7: 4 MK BenchMark 55 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st - WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR 2nd - KILLER WASP 3rd - CORNISH TALES 4th - YOU CAN'T FIND ME

BECCA THE JET - Buffeted between runners shortly after the start, then commenced to over-race and was obliged to race 3 wide.

THE CLANG AFFAIR - Rounding the turn near the 400 metres was momentarily inconvenienced. Raced wide without cover throughout.

WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR - Over-raced in the early stages and had to be continually steadied from the heels of runners in front.

METEOROS - After being crossed by MADAM PINK near the 900 metres, commenced to over-race, shifted out abruptly and crowded BON TEMPS (Apprentice Z. White).



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
RACE 4: Jockey I. Fry $100 use whip 9 times prior to 100m.
RACE 5: Jockey R. McMahon $100 3 consecutive strides.

Suspensions

Horses swabbed and post-race

All winners

Horses swabbed pre-race

Bleeder
RACE 2: SHADY DAISY - 3 months bar under A.R. 53A.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Warnings/Bars
RACE 3: MADAME AZANTE - Warning on racing manners. If no improvement next start, to barrier trial to prove competitiveness.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 1: MONACO ROCKET - Jockey A Taylor replaced Jockey R. McMahon (transport difficulties).

Late scratchings
RACE 5: STREET FEVER at 3.27pm fractious in the barriers.