QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY  TURF  CLUB – THURSDAY, 13 MARCH 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING - GOOD 3   RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.68
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales - A. Lawrie
Judge – I. Shultz
Veterinarian – C. Harper
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – N. Paull
Starter - T. Woodham, P. Conway
 
 
 
General
 
Due to technical errors, blinkers failed to appear in the race book for a number of runners.  Race 1.  Glory City; Race 5. Harcourt Street; Race 7. Man Of Destiny, Coventry; Race 9. Changing Notes, Bomber Miss.  These were not gear changes and all horses raced in their correct gear. This was announced via media outlets.
 
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Race 1: Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland BenchMark 75 H'cap – 1560m  
 
WEATHERVANE – Jumped inwards at the start, inconveniencing another runner.
 
THANKGODFORFRANC – Bumped at the start.
 
BOBCAT – Laid out rounding the home turn allowing THANKGODFORFRANC  to improve to its inside.  Continued to lay out in the home straight. 
 
 
Race 2: Racing Queensland QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1200m 
 
HURRY UP KELVIN – As B. Grylls was dually engaged on this horse and CRAIGLEA TICKER, S. Sheargold was subsequently declared as the rider of HURRY UP KELVIN.  Stewards accepted the explanation of trainer T. Button.
 
The start of this race was delayed when HURRY UP  KELVIN was fractious in the barriers and became momentarily cast.  The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12.35 pm.  On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.
 
1 cent in the dollar on the face value of win bets
5 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets.
 
Trainer T. Button was advised that he must provide a further barrier certificate before the horse will be permitted to race again. Mr Button added it was now his intention for HURRY UP KELVIN to be sent for an immediate spell.
 
STYLISH CRIMINAL – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
GREY MISSILE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
CRAIGLEA CETINA – The saddle shifted forward on the filly near the 500m, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
BOLD ENDEAVOUR – When questioned into the disappointing performance, rider C. Bayliss stated that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing.  Trainer G. Taylor was disappointed with the gelding’s performance and informed stewards he would monitor the horse’s progress going forward and undertook to advise stewards of anything that may come to his attention which could have affected the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 3: Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Maiden H'cap – 1050m 
 
JUCY LUCIE - The start of  this race was delayed when  the horse  proved difficult to load.  Trainer J. Campeao was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.   Slow to begin.
 
HURAI – Began awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing another runner.
 
HAYYLER’S ILLUSION – Inconvenienced at the start.  Hung in over the final 200m.
 
STORMY ZUMA – Slow to begin.
 
AMAHERO – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
DOUBLEO CI – Steadied off heels at the 700m.
 
TERETTO – Rider N. Summers dropped her whip near the 150m
 
FIRESTAR PHOENIX – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have lacerations and soreness to its off hind leg. Trainer O. Cairns was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the filly being permitted to race again.  
 
 
Race 4: AQUIS Farm Maiden H'cap – 1560m 
 
SPY CI – As M. Abe was unable to make the allotted weight on the horse, he was substituted by apprentice Q. Krogh when no other suitable rider was available.  M. Abe was fined $100.  When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer J. Campeao stated that the only explanation he could put forward was that he believed the horse was looking for a step up in distance, as was the case today.
 
MISTY ISLAND – Slow to begin.  Laid out for the majority of the race from the 600m and near the 400m bumped another runner. Lost it’s off fore plate in running.
 
IRISH HEART – Crowded for room shortly after the start and was steadied. Overraced in the early stages.
 
RANGA ROCKET – Crowded for room shortly after the start and was steadied. Lay in near the 400m and bumped another runner.
 
GENERAL BEERS – Began awkwardly and shifted in, crowding runners to its inside. Overraced in the early and middle stages and as a result raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MORE THAN KALOOKAN – Began awkwardly and shifted out, crowding another runner.
 
COLONEL KELLY – Crowded for room at the start and then raced in restricted room for a short distance after that.  Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CATHEDRAL CITY – Bumped at the start.
 
HE’S TERRYFIED – Shifted in at the start and bumped another runner.
 
SPLENDABA – Jockey S. Sheargold was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight.
 
Race 5:  Craiglea Stud Ratings Band 0-55 H'cap – 1050m 
 
WINDSOR GOLD – Began awkwardly.  When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer J. Russell advised stewards it was the horse’s first start for the Russell stable after a long spell and she had changed its training program to work mainly off the track, which she attributed to the gelding’s improved performance.
 
WE FOUND IT – Improved onto heels near the 500m and was steadied.
 
Race 6:  Stan & Marilyn Johnston Ratings Band 0-55 H'cap - 1050m 
 
BITE THAT LIP – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RENEGADE RUBY – Slow to begin.
 
YOU CAN’T FIND ME – Restrained off heels near the 600m.
 
CARDA MOJO – Slow to  begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
COBUNGRA BOY -  Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 7:  Sunshine Coast Turf Club Open H'cap – 1100m 
 
I’M NOT SURE – Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
COVENTRY – Hung out near the 500m and was steadied from heels. 
 
ANZUS – Laid out in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.
 
MAN OF DESTINY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.  
 
 
Race 8:  Queensland Trainers Association Benchmark 60 H'cap – 1800m 
 
CALL ME RINGO – Slow to begin.
 
JOHANTEE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the race.
 
 
Race 9:  Riggsy’s Excavation 65 H'cap – 1050m 
 
SUSSEX STREET – Slow to begin.
 
BOMBER MISS – Slow to begin.  Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
TESTATIME – Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race  4.         Masayuki Abe – Jockey  – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)
                        Scott Sheargold – Jockey – Return to scale o/weight - $100 – AR145
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Warning
Race  2.         Hurry Up Kelvin – Fractious in barriers – B/cert – AR8(t)
Race 3.          Jucy Lucie – Difficult to load – Warning
                     Firestar Phoenix – Vet clearance prior to next start – AR8(t)  
 
Late Scratchings
Race 2.          Hurry Up Kelvin – 12.35 pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4, Spy Ci – Q. Krogh
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)