QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT MACKAY, SATURDAY 27TH MAY 2017
 
WEATHER - FINE           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
 
RAIL - TRUE     PENETROMETER 4.67
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards - Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr Woodham
Betting Steward - Stewards
Clerk of Scales - Ms A. Warry
Judge - Ms L. Smythe
Veterinarian – Ms C. Harper
Swab attendants - Ms N. Paull
Starter - Mr P. Conway
 
GENERAL
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB TUESDAY MAY 16th  2017

Stewards today concluded an adjourned inquiry from Race 5 Mackay Turf Club on Tuesday 16th May 2017 into the reason why PULSAR (App.Z White) had to be checked, losing its rightful running, passing the 200m.
After hearing further evidence and viewing patrol footage of the incident Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR137(a), found Jockey S Watkin guilty of a charge of careless riding in that passing the 200m he permitted his mount COVENTRY to shift out when insufficiently clear of PULSAR (App. Z White) causing that gelding to be checked and lose its rightful running. Jockey Watkin’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight Saturday May 27th 2017 up to and including midnight Saturday June 3rd 2017. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RACE 1: WOODMANS GLAS AND ALUMINIUM QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
As App A. Spinks was unable to claim down to his riding weight and was only able to take advantage of 2kg of his 3kg allowance he was permitted to ride EVENING BELL and was fine the sum of $100.00. 
 
DUAL PERSONALITY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Shifted out abruptly leaving the 300m and became unbalanced
 
ELITE JET – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MY MIND IS MADEUP – Delayed the start when difficult to load. Trainer A. Jenkinson was advised a further warning would be placed on the gelding’s     barrier manners. Raced 3 wide early stages of the race without cover.
 
ZOFFNY ROCKET – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards. 
 
RACE 2: MACKAY TIMBER AND TRUSS BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 2000M
 
 
PRINCESS TORIO – Over-raced in the early stages and was steadied from heels near the 1400m for a short distance.
 
KHADIJA – Over-raced in the early stages of the race.
 
PULSAR – When questioned into the tactics adopted today on the gelding rider A. Butler stated that due to the lack of pace in the middle stages he elected to allow the horse to improve forward as he was mindful of its heavy impost today and felt it would be advantageous to allow the horse to be closer when they sprinted. Stewards note his explanation.       
 
GOT YOU DOUBLE – When asked to explain the gelding‘s performance today rider A. Coome stated it felt comfortable when leading and travelled well however once placed under pressure leaving the 500m the horse failed to respond to his riding and was very disappointing and as such he did not pressure it to the line. Trainer A. Cameron stated he was at a loss to explain the performance, will monitor the geldings progress when back at the stables and will have further veterinary examination performed and will advise Stewards of any findings. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RACE 3: WOODMAN’S ROOFING CENTRE ‘HALLIE CONNORS MEMORIAL’ MAIDEN PLATE – 1300M
 
STORMY ZUMA – Over-raced in the early stages of the race. Crowded for room near the finish line.
 
WATTO’S JET – Over-raced early stages of the race.  Hung in under pressure in the home straight, shifted near the winning post crowding runners to its inside.
 
MAGNUS RULES – Crowded for room near the finish line.
 
MISS MARSEILLE – Hung out when placed under pressure in the home straight and shifted very wide. Trainer representative S. Jokic was advised the mare must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to its next start. 
 
RACE 4: BRISTOL PAINTS AND DECORATOR CENTRE BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1200M
 
The start was delayed when two horses were placed in incorrect barriers.
 
CARDA MOJO – Slow to begin.
 
THREE HENRY’S – Slow to begin.
 
MISS HAVISHAM – Slow to begin.
 
LIGHTNING LORD – Became unbalanced near the 900m and was buffeted between runners for a short distance.    
 
PEARLY AVENUE – As no other rider was available Stewards permitted rider L. Attard to ride that mare 1kg over its allotted weight. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
OOSTHUIZEN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
RACE 5: CEMENT AUSTRALIA MACKAY AMATEUR CUP OPEN H’CAP – 1800M
 
MAJOR MAJOR – Slow to begin.
 
KNOWING ME – Raced very wide around the turn out of straight on the first occasion before assuming a position one off the fence near the 1200m.
 
BENTLES – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages of the race.
 
DAZZLING PRIDE – Was found to have bled after returning to scale. As this was the first occasion the gelding had suffered a bleeding attack, trainer R. Chillemi was advised the horse would incur the mandatory ban of 3 months from racing under AR53A and must perform a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward before being permitted to race again. .
 
RACE 6: WOODMANS MITRE 10 FAREWELL WEIGHT FOR AGE – 1100M
 
CHARCOAL MELODY – Fractious in the barriers. Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Took charge of rider after being slow to begin and shifted out abruptly near the 900m inconveniencing other runners. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
Rider N. Summers pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(a) in that near the 400m she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent CHARCOAL MELODY shifting in when not fully clear of DODGE THE GREY (L. Attard) which had to be checked and shift in tightening the running of GYPSY SECRET (D. Simmons) which had to be steadied. 
 
GYPSY SECRET – Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced near the 900m. Tightened for room near the 400m and steadied.
 
DODGE THE GREY – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room near the 400m and checked losing momentum.
 
SPORTING PAGE – Laid in under pressure in the concluding stages.
 
 
RACE 7: WOODMANS TRAILERS 2000 ‘MARIE STEBHENS MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1050M
 
BOYS FROM THE BUSH – Blundered badly on jumping and shifted out crowding another runner.
 
JEWELLERY THIEF – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping heavily with another runner. Inconvenienced a short distance after the start. Raced wide for the majority of the race.    
 
WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR – Began awkwardly.
 
ROCKETTE ROCKET – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly inconveniencing runners to its inside before being corrected and shifting wider. Raced wide early and middle stages of the race.
 
OH YEAH – Checked shortly after the start when inconvenienced by another runner.
 
STRONG WILL – Checked shortly after the start when inconvenienced by another runner. Raced in restricted room in the home straight.
 
TESTATIME – Bumped heavily shortly after the start.
 
BOMBER MISS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.  

PINCER STRIKE – Rider S. Wilson was found guilty to a charge of careless under AR137(a) in that he permitted the gelding to shift in near the 800m  when not fully clear of BOMBER MISS (Q. Krogh) which was taken in tightening the running of WHITEHOUSE AFFAIR (F. Edwards) which had to be checked when taken in onto the heels of CHEERING (N. Summers) and lose its rightful running. S. Wilsons licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 3 June 2017 up to and including midnight 10 June 2017.
 
FOUR EXCEL – Rider L. Attard pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 800m he permitted that runner to shift in when not sufficiently clear of CHEERING (N. Summers) which had to be checked. L. Attard’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days which commence on midnight 3 June 2017 following the completion of a  current suspension and to expire midnight 10 June 2017.          
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspension
RACE 6: Jockey N. Summers - Careless riding (A.R.137(a)), 7 days from midnight 30th May 2017 to midnight 6th June 2017.
 
RACE 7: Jockey L. Attard - Careless riding (A.R. 137(a)), 7 days from midnight 3 June 2017 to midnight 10th June 2017
 
Jockey S. Wilson - Careless riding (A.R.137(a)), 7 days from midnight 3 June 2017 to midnight 10th June 2017
 
Fines
Race 1: App A. Spinks $100 - A.R.92(12) Failure to claim full allowance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed – All winners and Pulsar
Pre-race Blood – Vegas Flyer, Princess Torio, Carda Mojo, Bentles, Knowing Me, San Raymond
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 1:MyMind Is Madeup – Warning (Difficult to load)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 4: Pearly Avenue – L. Attard