QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2018


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING - GOOD 4 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.8


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – P. Lane, K. Daly, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales - A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Valley Veterinary Surgery
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – N. Paull
Starter – P. Conway
Assistant Starter – J. Wilson



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Race 1: Starcut Flowers Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1560m

ARTIE’S SHORE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.

CASTA – Raced wide in the early stages before its rider elected to press forward and occupy a more prominent position near the 1200m.

OPTION – Obliged to steady when awkwardly placed at the heels of ARTIE’S SHORE near the 1200m. Jockey D. Evans pleaded guilty of a charge pursuant to AR137A(5)(a)(ii), in that he used his whip in an excessive manner, that being 10 times prior to the 100m. When assessing penalty, stewards noted a previous breach on 13 September, and issued a $200 fine.


Race 2: Natural Body & Beauty Clinic Maiden H’cap – 1050m

TOORAK RUBY – Stewards approved a late gear change, that being the addition of blinkers first time on the horse. Stewards noted that it had trialled with blinkers at Rockhampton on 2 October. Fractious in the gates. Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.

JUZOU – Raced greenly at various stages of the event and shifted out under pressure noticeably over the final 250m.

AMRON – Began awkwardly.

RAPTCHA’U – Overraced in the early stages.

YAKAPARI – Forced wider near the 250m when JUZOU shifted up the track.


Race 3: Seven Mackay Class 2 H’cap – 1300m

ONEMORE EMOTION – Began awkwardly and was slow to muster speed in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider. Hung in rounding the home turn and shortly thereafter was obliged to steady from the heels of BOLD TRAVELLER, which shifted out. When asked to comment on today’s performance, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the gelding may be looking for distances further than that of today’s event, and also added that, in his opinion, it would appreciate racing on a larger track.

BOLD TRAVELLER – Shortly after the start was effected was bumped on the hind quarters by ONEMORE EMOTION and then raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.

SOUND INVESTMENT: Began awkwardly.

DEPUTY DAN – Shifted out over the final 250m.


Race 4: Man About Menswear QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1100m

GOLDIE GIRL – Fractious in the gates.

STARS DON’T RUST – Began very slowly and lost significant ground. Did not respond to jockey R. Payne’s riding in the early stages and was beaten a significant margin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards after considering today’s poor performance advised trainer I Shaw that the gelding would need to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to its next race start.

CRAIGLEA ELLA – Slow into stride, losing several lengths, then improved rapidly approaching the 750m and was obliged to steady from heels.

TAMBO’S VIXEN – Raced 3 wide in the early stages.

EDITH MARGARET – Hung out rounding the final turn.

Race 5: Smart State Vehicle Rentals Class 6 Plate – 1100m

ANNIE’S OUR HERO – Slow into stride. Inconvenienced near the 600m and shifted wider.

CHICA PEEPS – Slow into stride. Inconvenienced near the 600m.

GOOD CATCH – Approaching the 600m put in an awkward stride and lost ground due to the rail moving, this was caused and contacted by HARVEST PRIDE which was racing in advance of GOOD CATCH.
MUSTARRID – Severely checked near the 600m and lost its position.

HARVEST PRIDE – Shifted in and made contact with the running rail near the 600m, then shifted out approaching the home turn.

ZOUITANO – Held up approaching the home turn.

RED HOT ROMEO – Raced 3 wide throughout.


Race 6: Woodmans Group Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1560m

YEEZY – Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced by a tiring runner and held up near the home turn.

BARBERANCE – Slow into stride.

ZELENUS – Tightened for room shortly after the start.

CRAIGLEA VIRTUE – Overraced in the early stages.

TRIPEL JEOPARDY – Held up approaching the home turn.

AUTHADANE – Tired noticeably over the final 400m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. When asked to comment regarding today’s performance Jockey Payne was of the opinion that the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit and “choked off”. Jockey Payne noted that the gelding commenced to weaken near the 800m. Trainer Campeao was advised that the gelding would have a Metropolitan and Provincial ban placed on it until such time its performances were more consistent.




Race 7: Dwayne Casey Electrical Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1200m

OUR BOY PENDLES – Galloped on near the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding had sustained superficial abrasions to the right hind.

ART NOUVEAU – Hung in when placed under pressure.

DASH OF WIZARD – Raced 3 wide for the majority.

DEUS – Held up for clear running between the 400m and 200m.

SUNNY CHIEF – Over raced early and refused to settle then contacted the heels of OUR BOY PENDLES near the 900m.









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. Dale Evans – Jockey – Used whip 10 times prior to the 100m - $200 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)



Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Race 4 – Stars Don’t Rust – Poor performance – Barrier Trial Required
Race 6 - Authadane – Poor Performance – Metropolitan and Provincial bar until form improves to the required standard.

Horses swabbed post-race
Broken Finger, Tuscan Gambler, Deputy Dan, Gypsy Toff, Red Hot Romeo, Extra Cover, Deus

Horses swabbed pre race - urine
Casta, Cinque Stella

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.




P Zimmermann.