QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (Races 4-7)           
RAIL – TRUE                    PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Lane
Stewards – P. Gillard, B. Farrell
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr C. Harper
Swab Attendants – N. Paull
Starter – P. Conway
Betting Supervisor – Stewards
 
GENERAL
 
J. Crane, the trainer of MYSTIC LAD (Race 7), advised stewards that in his opinion the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit at its previous start at Rockhampton on 23 August 2018. Mr Crane further advised that he has since added a tongue tie to the gelding’s gear and expects an improved performance today. A public announcement was made to this effect.
 
Race 1: UBET #BETONBIRDSVILLE CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1300M
 
THE GREATEST – Began awkwardly, bumping with another runner soon after the start.
 
ESTRELLA FELLA – Began awkwardly, bumping with another runner soon after the start. Commenced to overrace approaching the 1000m when placed in restricted room by another runner which shifted in when not fully clear. Commenced to overrace again passing the 600m. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SOUND INVESTMENT – Began awkwardly. Shifted in near the 1000m, hampering another runner. Apprentice E. Smith was issued with a severe reprimand. When questioned regarding the tactics she adopted, apprentice E. Smith advised that she had misinterpreted the instructions issued by trainer Mr J. Manzelmann, which were to allow the gelding to settle in the early part of the race so that it would enable it to finish the race off strongly.  Mr Manzelmann confirmed that those were the instructions given and that a miscommunication had taken place. Nonetheless Stewards admonished apprentice Smith and advised that they would expect an apprentice of her experience to have a better understanding of instructions issued.
 
FAIRFACTS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Performed below market expectations. Examined by the veterinary surgeon post-race and no abnormalities were detected.
 
 
Race 2: DEWAARD DEMOLITION & SALVAGE QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1300M
 
CRAIGLEA RUBBLE – Late scratching at 1:43 pm on veterinary advice due to suspected viral infection. Trainer K. Johnston was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. As betting had not commenced on the event, no deductions were applicable.
 
KINGS COUNTY – After becoming fractious in the barriers and sustaining a head laceration the gelding was a late withdrawal at 2:14 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on KINGS COUNTY be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:14 pm:
 
36 cents in the dollar for the win #2
28 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
28 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #3
 
Trainer’s representative S Sigvart was advised that the gelding will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to it racing again.
 
CRAIGLEA LORELEI – Bumped by another runner which was racing greenly near the 450m, became unbalanced and shifted wider on the track. Jockey C. Jokic reported that the filly had raced greenly throughout.
 
CRAIGLEA VIRTUE – Slow into stride. Inclined to overrace in the middle stages. Raced greenly near the 450m and shifted out, bumping with another runner which became unbalanced and shifted wider.
 
Race 3: ZIGGYS ENGINEERING CLASS 3 PLATE – 1560M
 
RUSTY SCOOTER – Slowly away. Momentarily  restrained when crowded near the 1500m. Apprentice H. English reported that the gelding had been inclined to hang out for the majority of the event, placing her at a disadvantage. Trainer’s representative Mr S. Sigvart was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
HIERARCHAL – Slowly away. Jockey R. Wiggins was cautioned in relation to his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 4: DRESSES FOR THE DROUGHT CLASS 6 PLATE – 1300M
 
Prior to the running of this event stewards upgraded the track rating from GOOD 4 to GOOD 3.
 
MALKARA – Shifted out, bumping with another runner near the 100m, causing that runner to become unbalanced.
 
CAUTHEN’S POWER – Slowly into stride. Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
CHIEF ADVOCATE – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
TEXT BOOK – Became unbalanced and shifted wider when bumped by another runner near the 100m.
 
LAMERICAN – Raced ungenerously over the concluding stages. Apprentice A. Spinks was of the opinion that the mare would be better suited over distances shorter than that of today’s event.
 
Race 5: SARINA METAL TRADERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
JINGAS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MAGIC WORD – Inclined to overrace in the middle stages. Raced wide rounding the home turn and hung in down the running.
 
MAX VOLUME – Bumped by another runner which was racing greenly near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Performed poorly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections were advised that the gelding’s nomination at TAB meetings would be refused.
 
MR PALOMINO – Performed poorly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections were advised that the horse’s nomination at TAB meetings would be refused.
 
PRINCE OF MINE – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
HEEB’S FIRST ANGEL – Bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the second occasion on which the mare has bled, it will now incur a lifetime bar from racing in Australia.
 
YAKAPARI – Raced greenly throughout. Bumped with another runner at the 800m.
 
Race 6: NATURAL BODY & BEAUTY RATINGS BAND 0 – 55 H’CAP – 1050M
 
CORNISH TALES – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Hampered by another runner which shifted out near the 100m.
 
OUR RECIPE – Raced wide in the early stages. Disappointed for clear running on a number of occasions in the home straight. Shifted out around heels to obtain clear running passing the 100m.
 
RAGNAR LODBROK – Hampered by another runner which shifted out near the 100m.
 
BRING ME LUCK – Shifted out under riding near the 100m, hampering another runner, and then continued to shift out from that point, hampering other runners to the outside. Apprentice E. Smith, in the company of senior rider D. Simmons, was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 137(a) and advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts when they shift ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAYYLER’S TARY – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
ISIS DE VEGA – Slowly away.
 
AUTHADANE – Hampered by another runner which shifted out near the 100m.
 
CRAIGLEA ELLA – Slowly away. Hampered near the 100m by another runner which shifted out.
 
Race 7: CBG PARTNERS BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1100M
 
LE CHIFFRE – Slowly away. Inclined to overrace in the middle stages. Shifted in under pressure approaching the 150m and when being corrected became unbalanced for a short distance.
 
THE BAKER – Raced wide for the majority of the event and hung in for a short distance passing the 600m.
 
BEAU JET – Slowly away.
 
HEYINGTON – Reluctant to load. Slowly away. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
CLAPPERS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BROKEN FINGER – Crowded in the early part of the straight and soon after shifted out hampering another runner.
 
ESPRIT LIGHT – Hung in in the early part of the straight, crowding a runner to its inside and soon after was hampered when that runner shifted out a short distance later.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. App. E. Smith – careless riding – AR. 137(a) – severe reprimand
Race 6. App. E. Smith – careless riding – AR. 137(a) – severe reprimand
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. KINGS COUNTY – fractious in the barriers, late scratching on veterinary advice – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
RACE 2. CRAIGLEA RUBBLE – late scratching on veterinary advice – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. RUSTY SCOOTER – hung out throughout – warning
Race 5. MAX VOLUME – raced wide throughout – nomination for TAB meetings refused – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. MR PALOMINO – performed poorly – nomination for TAB meetings refused – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 5. HEEB’S FIRST ANGEL – bled both nostrils, 2nd time – lifetime bar – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6.         NICQUILITY – C.Whiteley
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.         CRAIGLEA RUBBLE – 1:43 pm – veterinary advice
                     KINGS COUNTY – 2:14 pm – veterinary advice at barriers
 
Published subject to correction upon revision