QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB, TUESDAY, 27 AUGUST 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING - GOOD 4                                RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, C. Warren, T. Hudson
Clerk of Scales – A. Ware
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – C. Harper
Swab attendants – N. Paull
Bookmaker Supervisor - Stewards
Starter – P. Conway
 
 
General
 
From Saturday, 25.5.19 – Race 7 – Amateur Cup Open Handicap – 1800m
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason Warwick Avenue appeared to clip heels and blunder, dislodging apprentice T. Doyle near the 400m.  After hearing initial  evidence on the day and further evidence from riders B. Pengelly (Fastnet Flyer) and apprentice T. Doyle (Warwick Avenue), with further viewing of the film it was established that Fastnet Flyer shifted out at that point simultaneously when Casta (P. Cullen), racing to the outside, lost ground abruptly for no apparent reason, placing Warwick Avenue in restricted room.  As stewards deemed no one rider could be attributed full blame, the incident was noted as an unfortunate racing incident.
 
Race 1:  TAB QTIS 3yo Maiden  H’cap – 1300m
 
CRAIGLEA TOPAZ – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
DJEBEL READY – Shifted out at the start, bumping another runner.
 
ZIGGI ROCKS – After being initially slow to begin, was bumped by another runner, shifting out, making heavy contact with the runner to its outside causing it to become unbalanced. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
DUTCH ROCKET – After being slow to begin was bumped heavily by another runner, which was forced inwards.  Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
GOOD AS A ROCKET – Was taken inwards at the start and bumped heavily with another runner.
 
VAMPARINA – Began awkwardly and shifted in, forcing another runner inwards.  Laid in rounding the home turn and in the home straight, proving difficult to ride out.
 
 
Race 2:  Smartstate Vehicle Rentals Maiden H’cap – 1050m
 
TWISTED SUCCESS – Shifted out on jumping, bumping with another runner and lost ground.
 
SHE GOES BOOM – Bumped by another runner and lost ground on jumping.
 
RAW INSTINCT – Was forced inwards by another runner at the start, tightening another runner to its inside.
 
JARS – Shifted inwards on jumping, forcing another runner inwards.
 
MIGHTY MEERKAT – Blundered near the 500m and again became awkward in its action for a short distance near the 300m.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TERMINATE – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
HIBACHI MISS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Following this race stewards inspected the track near the 500m and deemed the track safe for racing. 
 
Race 3:  Gina T Hair & Beauty Benchmark 69 H’cap – 1050m
 
ANOTHER SLIPPER – Became fractious in the barriers. Was checked when tightened for room near the 650m.  A post-race veterinary examination  revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils.  As this was the second occasion on which  ANOTHER SLIPPER has bled, it will now be banned from racing under Australian Rule of Racing 79.
 
HEYINGTON – Proved difficult to load. Took charge of its rider near the 650m and shifted in, causing another runner to be checked.
 
Race 4:  Warwick Avenue Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1050m
 
ZATORIO – Began awkwardly and shifted out at the start, tightening runners to its outside.
 
OUR GIRL TAMIYA – Tightened for room on jumping.
 
HAYYLER’S TARY – Began awkwardly and shifted inwards, tightening runner to its inside. Raced wide  for the majority of the race.
 
ANNIE’S OUR HERO – Slow to begin.
 
DRAGON PINS – Slow to begin. Shifted in, bumped another runner near the  50m.
 
EGYPTIANBEAR – Bumped by another runner, which shifted in near the 50m.
 
CHEEKY MILA – Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.
 
COHESION – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
OAKFIELD COSTA – On return to scale rider A. Butler advised stewards he felt the horse was awkward in its action over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
Race 5:  Thomas Doyle Class 3 Plate – 1560m
 
THE DECKERAIDER – Slow to begin.
 
STONE WARRIOR – Slow to begin.  When questioned into the seemingly improved performance, Trainer J. Manzelmann stated the horse was unsuited to dirt tracks and in his opinion failed to stretch out at its previous starts. Following it last start at Bowen he explained it had suffered interference on jumping, and in hindsight may not have been suited to an inexperienced rider. He further added that the gelding had pleased him leading up to today’s race and had expected a forward showing on a more suitable track with a senior rider. Explanation was noted.
 
GLOBAL ROCKET – Slow to begin and was then bumped by another runner, causing its rider to become unbalanced. Threw its head in the air when being restrained near the 1300m. Momentarily steadied near the 80m after improving onto the heels of a tiring runner.
 
 
 
GOING IN STYLE – Shifted out at the start, hampered runners to its outside. Laid out throughout the race. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SIR VAN DYKE – Tightened for room on jumping away.
 
SPIRITED CHARACTER – Bumped by another runner on jumping away. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
DRUMSHOW – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
OMINECA – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. When questioned into today’s performance, rider A. Butler stated that the horse was caught wide in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure approaching the home turn and into the straight, the horse ran home only fairly and, in his opinion was disappointing. Trainer W. Kenning advised stewards he was disappointed with today’s performance and advised that the gelding would now be sent for an immediate spell.
  
CRAIGLEA SIMMO – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: Justin Stanley Class 6 Plate – 1560m
 
SAN VINCENZO – Delayed the start when it broke through the front of the barriers before being quickly restrained.  Was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
ESCADAY – Slow into stride.
 
DURIF – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
FLINDERS DEAGON – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SHIRANDA – Rider drop her whip leaving the 100m.
 
HYPER DRIVE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HUTCHO - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 7:  Trinity Bannon Class 2 Plate – 1200m
 
LADYADA – Was declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 12.25 pm when trainer G. Green advised the filly was unable to be loaded onto the horse transport float for transportation to the track.
 
RAINING DOLLARS – Slow to begin.
 
FAIRFACTS – Was steadied near the 650m when momentarily racing in restricted room.
 
TELL EVERYBODY – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
QUIDNI – Fractious in the barriers prior to the star. Shifted in under pressure near the 200m, hampering another runner. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PAUA – Hampered by another runner, which shifted out near the 200m and was forced wider.  Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SANTISIMO – Was forced wider near the 200m by another runner. Race wide for the majority of the race.
 
STRICTLY LEGIT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Spirited Character, Going In Style, Act Of Bravery
 
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 3. Another Slipper – Bled both nostrils. 2nd bleed. Lifetime bar from racing – AR179
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 7. Ladyada – 12.25 pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2.               JARS – Z White
Race 4.               CRAIGLEA ALTONA – M Kennedy
Race 6.               KAHUNA – N Summers