QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – FRIDAY 30th April 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING – Soft 7 Races 1-2, Soft 6 race 3-8              RAIL – Out 3 meters entire
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – D Griffiths, D Lane, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – A Whare
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B Pullen
Swab Attendants – N Paull
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey B El-Issa and Jockey T Bannon were not riding at todays meeting Stewards accepted late rider declarations from the relevant Trainers and substituted riders as per the Stewards race day summary.
 
 
 
Race 1: SMARTSTATE RENTALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
PLENTY OF TICKER- Jockey N Day was permitted to ride the filly 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Began awkwardly and shifted out on jumping.
 
WEBCKE- Buffeted between runners after being slow into stride. Inclined to race ungenerously early and continued to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
CASH GAME- Began awkwardly and was bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
SAHARA SALLY- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
DREAM OF DUBAI- Shifted out on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
MISHANI FORTUNE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
LACHY’S LAD- Raced wide for the majority.
 
QUARTER PAST- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages. Stewards questioned Jockey N Thomas over his riding of the filly during the home straight. Stewards were of the opinion that a run had presented at the 250m between SAHARA SALLY and PLENTY OF TICKER and queried why Jockey Thomas deviated away from that run to attempt a run to the inside of SAHARA SALLY before that runner shifted in and he was subsequently obliged to steady his mount. Jockey Thomas advised that he was endeavouring to maintain momentum whilst searching for clear running in the home straight and after shifting out from behind SAHARA SALLY when a run presented at the 250m the filly was reluctant to improve between horses and as the run was commencing to narrow elected to shift in and attempted to improve between SAHARA SALLY and the inside running rail until that runner shifted in under pressure and he was obliged to steady and shift out. Stewards noted the fact the filly was first up from a spell and acknowledged Jockey Thomas explanation.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
 
BIRDS NEST- As the mare had not raced since the 26th of December 2019 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Dwelt in the barriers.
 
DO IT FOR VIV- After being fractious in the preliminary and contacting the outside running rail underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start. Shifted in abruptly on entering the home straight.
 
SPANISH SPIRIT- Fractious in the barrier. Slow into stride. Inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages. Hampered by another runner which shifted out near the 700m. Improved onto heel having to be momentarily steadied rounding the home turn. Inclined to shift ground under pressure in the home straight shifting in abruptly near the 100m.
 
JAY KAY CEE- Shifted in and bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide the majority.
 
OUR GIRL JACQUIE- Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide until a point approaching the 700m.
 
AVOIDING HER- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
TACTICAL ILLUSION- Shifted out and bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
TEELING- Bumped by another runner on jumping. Inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages. Steadied after improving onto heels at the 700m and shifted wider hampering another runner, Jockey C Whiteley was reminded of his obligations as a result. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running. Shifted in under pressure passing the 150m.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 3: BOOK YOUR EVENTS AT THE CLUB MAIDEN HANDICAP 1560m
 
HEAD CHEF- Stewards permitted Jockey B Appo to ride the gelding 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Began awkwardly. Momentarily became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 1400m. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
RAW INSTINCT- Stewards permitted Jockey N Day to ride the mare 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Shifted in passing the 600m momentarily hampering a runner to its inside, Jockey N Day was reminded of his obligations. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
TEZOFF- Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered passing the 600m when a runner to its outside shifted in.
 
SHADOW ECLIPSE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MAN ONA MISSION- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
IN MEMORY OFA MATE- Compounded in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
Following the running of this event the Track was upgraded to a Soft 6 retrospective of Race 3.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: MTS MORE THAN JUST A RACECOURSE OPEN HANDICAP 1560m
 
MASON’S CHANCE- As the gelding had raced on the 27th of April 2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
CINNAMON MISSILE- As the gelding had raced on the 27th of April 2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Stewards permitted Jockey N Day to ride the gelding 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Passing the 1400m attempted to shift in and secure a one-off position but was unable to do so and bumped with another runner consequently losing ground hampering trailing runners. Jockey N Day was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MEATBALL- Stewards permitted Jockey B Appo to ride the gelding 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady and shift wider to avoid the heels another runner which lost ground passing the 1400m. Shifted wider around the heels of another runner passing the 1300m and raced wide from that point.
 
SUCH A WHIT- Taken wider by another runner which was obliged to steady and shift off the heels of another runner which lost ground passing the 1400m.
 
VERBALIZER- Bumped by another runner which shifted in passing the 1400m.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: BOOK NOW FOR THE AMATEURS SAT 29TH MAY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1560m
 
THE DECKRAIDER- Slow into stride. Inclined to race keenly in the early stages of the back straight.
 
MISHANI COURAGE- Slow into stride. Passing the 250m shifted in under pressure and brushed with the inside running rail for several strides.
 
ROCK ‘N’ SOL-Inclined to race keenly in the early stages of the back straight.
 
TRUMP ME- Raced keenly in the early stages and the early stages of the back straight. Obliged to shift around heels to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.
 
OR ELSE- Obliged to steady off heels passing the 200m.
 
LEFKAS ISLAND- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running. Bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.
 
HEMSTED- Bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.
 
 
 
 
Race 6: SKY RACING CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m
 
AZIOC- Stewards permitted Jockey N Day to ride the mare 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Slow to begin.
 
STRUMAN- Exited the barriers riderless.
 
DR NEIGH- Commenced to buck leaving the 900m shifted out abruptly and severely inconvenienced another runner before being retired from the race. Trainer T Cook was advised the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BELLARINE- Severely inconvenienced by DR NEIGH leaving the 900m and was obliged to check losing significant ground and was subsequently retired from the race.
 
STARSONIC- Momentarily hampered by the riderless horse approaching the winning post.
 
COLLOMBATTI- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to ascertain the reason/s STRUMAN was riderless upon exiting the barriers. After reviewing the official patrol footage and taking evidence from Apprentice A Thompson, Starter Mr J Cullen and Trainer J Manzelmann Stewards determined that prior to the start being initiated STRUMAN had become fractious in the barrier causing App Thompson to lose his off-side iron and steady himself by grabbing an overhead petition as such he was not positioned in the saddle at the time the start was initiated. Therefore Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR204, declared STRUMAN a non-runner and ordered all bets on the gelding to be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers:
 
10 cents in the dollar for the win
 
10 cents in the dollar for the place
 
 
At a subsequent inquiry App A Thomson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR228 in that he did misconduct himself by addressing staff at the barriers in an inappropriate manner and did use profane language in a manner audible to the public in the mounting yard area. App Thomson was fined the sum of $500, with $200 of that sum ordered to be wholly suspended for a period of 12 months.
 
 
 
 
Race 7: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 11th MAY CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200m
 
WREN PLUCKED- Stewards permitted Jockey B Appo to ride the mare 0.5kg over its allocated weight. Inclined to over-race in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
 
GAMBOA- Began awkwardly. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
OVERSEAS- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
STAR OF O’REILLY- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
ELECTRIFIED- Shifted in marginally soon after jumping tightening another runner.
 
BILLY THE KID- After being marginally slow away was tightened between runners having to be steadied.
 
PANTONE- Shifted out soon after jumping tightening another runner. Improved onto heels having to be steadied near the 800m.
 
CHINCHINBILLA- Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining a position closer to the inside running rail with cover near the 800m. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
 
 
 
Race 8: MARK TONION MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1300m
 
TAVI MCBRIDE- Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running upon entering the home straight before shifting in.
 
CELEBRATION DAY- Shifted out marginally on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
ANNMARIE- Crowded for room on jumping after being marginally slow away. Leaving the 700m became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels before shifting wider.
 
HERSHISER- Shifted in on jumping.
 
DACXI KABOOM- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
RIGHT POWER- Raced wide for the majority.
 
DELAGO EDITION- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Stewards will inquire into the reason/s DACXI KABOOM (App M Philpot) was obliged to steady and INDIAN DANCER (J Felix) was obliged to restrain and shift out to avoid the heels of MOSS THE BOSS (C Spry) which had shifted in passing the 1200m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Fines
Race 6- App A Thompson- $500, with $200 suspended- Misconduct AR228
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
STARSONIC, STARS DON’T RUST, STRUMAN, SUCH A WHIT, TRUMP ME, NEW YORK POET
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 6- DR NEIGH- Bucked- Barrier Trial
              STRUMAN- Barrier manners- Barrier Certificate
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- PLENTY OF TICKER was ridden by N Day
Race 2- TEELING was ridden by C Whiteley
Race 3- RAW INSTINCT was ridden by N Day, MAN ONA MISSION was ridden by M Haley
Race 4- CINNAMON MISSILE was ridden by N Day
Race 5- ROCK ‘N’ SOL was ridden by C Whiteley
Race 6- STARSONIC was ridden by J Felix, COOP’S STAR was ridden by C Whiteley
Race 7- GAMBOA was ridden by S Sheargold, SEQUABLUR was ridden by N Day, LAST EDITION was ridden by N Thomas
Race 8- TAVI MCBRIDE was ridden by N Day
 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 6- STRUMAN- Non-Runner AR204
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision