QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE                           RAIL – TRUEPENETROMETER – 4.35
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After Race 1)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Lane
Stewards – P. Gillard, A. Spence
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr. M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – N. Paull
Starter – P. Conway
 
Race 1: CHRISTMAS MEETING 23RD DECEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 H'CAP – 1300M
 
COVENTRY – Very slowly away. Trainer Mr P. Duncan was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
PROFUSIVE – Raced three wide in the early and middle stages and raced ungenerously near the 800m, throwing its head when being restrained.
 
COOL DAYS – Apprentice D. Graham was fined the sum of $100 under AR. 145 for weighing in more than half a kilogram over her declared weight.
 
Following the running of this race, stewards upgraded the track rating to GOOD 3.
 
Race 2: CHANNEL SEVEN OPEN H'CAP – 1560M
 
HOT SAGA – Delayed the start when reluctant to load. Slowly away. Inclined to overrace in the middle stages.
 
GREEN EMPIRE – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly.
 
PERSISTENT SHADOW – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Jockey S. Wilson was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR. 137A in that he used the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
 

 
Race 3: KEVIN’S KITCHEN QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1050M
 
ST BRUNO – Late scratching at 8:40 on veterinary advice. Trainer O. Cairns will be advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
GOODGOLLYMISSMOLLY – Delayed the start when difficult to load. Attempted to buck in the early stages. Trainer Mr J. Wehlow was advised that the filly would have to trial and obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, A. Butler, the rider of DESPIRITO, placed 3rd by the Judge, lodged an objection against LAST CHANCE being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that although both horses had bumped near the 70m, this was attributable to both runners shifting ground at that stage. In the circumstances, stewards did not consider that the Judge’s margin separating both runners at the finish had been exceeded by the interference and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored.
 
DESPIRITO – Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running bumping with another runner.
 
MATE’S RATE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
MISS NASTY – Slowly away. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
LAST CHANCE – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages bumping with another runner. Trainer Mr L. Wright was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
 
Race 4: PAYNE PRINT CLASS 6 PLATE – 1200M
 
HILLCREST – Shifted wider on straightening to obtain clear running.
 
EKKLESTONE – Slowly away. Made contact with the running rail passing the 800m.
 
AL HAMEES – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
STELLAR KNIGHT – Slowly into stride. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
STRONG WILL – Slowly away. Inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages.
 
Race 5: TOX FREE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
 
KNIGHT FIGHT – Slowly away. Buffeted between runners for a short distance after the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Raced greenly throughout. This being the gelding’s first start, trainer Mr W. Dale was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s competitiveness. Mr Dale further advised the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell.
 
LITTLE HUNTER – Shifted out on straightening to obtain clear running, inconveniencing another runner. Apprentice L. Dodds was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
THE BARMAID – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages. Inconvenienced when another runner shifted out on straightening.
 
GOLD CROWN – Slowly away. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
RANGA ROCKET – Slowly away.
 
MEET HARRY – Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure down the running.
 
VIVA LAS VEGAS – Slowly away and raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 6: URBAN KITCHEN QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1560M
 
JUSTALAD – Tightened for room soon after the start. Raced three wide without cover in the early stages.
 
KILLER LOVE – Inclined to overrace in the early stages.
 
NEED A WARRANT – Tightened for room soon after the start. Inclined to overrace when wide in the early and middle stages.
 
CRAIGLEA MAXX – Inclined to shift ground under riding down the running.
 
BAWAARDI ROCKET – Slowly away.
 
CRAIGLEA WARKAT – Apprentice D. Graham was fined the sum of $200 for accepting the ride when overweight. As no other suitable rider was available, apprentice Graham was permitted to rider the colt half a kilogram over its allotted weight. Slowly away after being bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
MISS CELITA – Began awkwardly, bumping with another runner. Inclined to overrace in the early stages.
 
SARABAH – Shifted in on jumping, tightening runners to the inside.
 
Race 7: BOOK FUNCTIONS IN EVENT CENTRE BENCHMARK 60 H'CAP – 1100M
 
CYCLONE FUGITIVE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
COZUMEL – Hung out in the home straight, bumping another runner on several occasions, placing rider W. D’Avila at a disadvantage.
 
LIKER – Bumped by another runner on a number of occasions in the home straight.
 
HOT TEMPO – Stewards acceded to a request from trainer L. Wanless that the mare race without its advertised gear of Blinkers and Earmuffs, which it raced without at its previous start. Stewards were able to view footage of the horse’s last start and were able to confirm this. This was broadcast via media outlets.

Slowly away after rearing as the barriers were opening. Shifted out abruptly at the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
RAGNAR LODBROK – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. App. D. Graham – $100 – weigh in in excess of ½ kg overweight – AR. 145
Race 6. App. D. Graham - $200 – overweight – AR. 120(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. COVENTRY – slowly away – warning
Race 3. ST BRUNO – late scratching on veterinary advice – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. GOODGOLLYMISSMOLLY – reluctant to load, attempted to buck in the early stages – trial and further barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. LAST CHANCE – began awkwardly, raced greenly throughout – warning
Race 5. KNIGHT FIGHT – Raced wide, raced greenly throughout – warning placed on horse’s competitiveness
 
Protests
Race 3. DESPIRITO (3rd ) v. LAST CHANCE (2nd) – alleged interference over the concluding stages – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.          ST BRUNO – 8:40 am – vet advice
 
Published subject to correction upon revision