QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – THURSDAY 9 DECEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING – Good 4                    RAIL – +2m Entire
PENETROMETER – 4.56
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Allison
Stewards – P. Lane, P. Warren and E. Suli
Clerk of Scales – A. Warry
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B. Pullen
Swab Attendants – N. Paull
Starter – J. Cullen
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the Covid restrictions the following riders were granted permission to ride their mounts as per below:
 
Race 1: C. Spry – HIGHWAY DIAMOND - +0.5kg
Race 2: J. Stanley – ALLELUIA - +1kg
Race 4: N. Day – PROANNE - +1kg
Race 5: N. Day – SABOR - +1kg
 
Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey C Spry, rider of third placegetter (HIGHWAY DIAMOND) to view stewards patrol footage from between the 800m to the 400m. After viewing the available footage Mr Spry  did not wish to proceed with any further action and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings. 
 
HIGHWAY DIAMOND – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
THINKICANGIDDYUPGO – Laid outwards on the bend passing the 600m.
 
CORIANDER – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Became awkwardly placed on the heels of HIGHWAY DIAMOND passing the 900m. Laid inwards passing the 100m and had to be straightened.A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer T Smith was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
 
Race 2: SMARTSTATE RENTALS Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
SHEER SUCCESS – Passing the 700m became awkwardly placed onto the heels of FINAL CRIME after being carried in by MAHKOTA ROSE and was severely checked.
 
TACKLE – Slow to begin. Had to check to avoid the heels of JIMBO JONES passing the 700m.
 
WHOOPIE WOOP TRAIN – Slow to begin.
 
JIMBO JONES – Slow to begin. Passing the 700m was severely checked and made contact with the running rail when avoiding the heels of SHEER SUCCESS which had been carried in by MAHKOTA ROSE. A post-race veterinary examination failed to disclose any abnormalities.
 
ALLELUIA – Bucked shortly after the start. Trainer K. Smyth was advised that the gelding would require a satisfactory trial prior to its next future race start. Raced wide through the early stages.
 
MANDOLIN WIND – Hampered on jumping by MORE THAN CHARGED which shifted out. Raced keenly passing the 800m. Passing the 700m checked to avoid the heels of SHEER SUCCESS.
 
FINAL CRIME – Laid out over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mare to have lacerations to both hind legs consistent with being galloped on.
 
MAHKOTA ROSE – Raced wide through the middle stages. Near the 700m laid inwards resulting in SHEER SUCCESS, JIMBO JONES, MANDOLIN WIND and TACKLE all being checked. Stewards inquired into the incident that occurred passing the 700m. Stewards questioned Jockeys A. Donald (FINAL CRIME), J. Stanley (ALLELUIA), B. Pengelly (JIMBO JONES), N. Thomas (MANDOLIN WIND), T. Fenlon (SHEER SUCCESS), and M. Philpot (MAHKOTA ROS). After taking evidence from all jockey’s involved and viewing the Stewards available footage it was established that MAHKOTA ROSE which was racing in restricted room alongside SHEER SUCCESS shifted away from ALLELUIA which had improved to its outside. Despite the efforts of Ms Philpot MAHKOTA ROSE stepped inwards and caused the resulting incident. Stewards were satisfied no rider was at fault and the incident was due to the actions of MAHKOTA ROSE.
 
MORE THAN CHARGED – Shifted out on jumping hampering MANDOLIN WIND. 
 
 
Race 3: MACKAY GAMING SERVICES QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
TWISTED WHISKEY – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
BETTER ASK ROY – Slow to begin. Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
COCHRANE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
LARUNDEL – Slow to begin. Hung outwards shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 700m.
 
MISHANI DREAMER – Laid inwards in the home straight.
 
STRIKING ROCKET – Raced wide throughout the event. Following the running of the event Trainer J Manzelmann advised stewards that the filly had been galloped on during the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have lacerations on both hind legs.
 
 
Race 4: PAYNE PRINT OPEN Handicap 1560 metres
 
CAVALERO – Bumped with PROANE over the concluding stages when laying inwards. 
 
POETIC HEART – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Was momentarily inconvenienced passing the 1400m by SPRINGTHORPE which had laid in.
 
SUCH A WHIT – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid outwards in the home straight.
 
PROANE – Slow to begin. Bumped with CAVALERO over the concluding stages.
 
JACKPOT JAY – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
SPRINGTHORPE – Passing the 1400m laid inwards momentarily inconveniencing POETIC HEART.
 
 
Race 5: DEALER DIRECT FINANCE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200 metres
 
FRATELLINO – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
MASON'S CHANCE – Laid outwards approaching the 800m.
 
BIG JAKE – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear room approaching the 400m. Bumped with SABOR when attempting to obtain clear racing room passing the 250m. Stewards questioned Jockey J. Stanley regarding the tactics employed. Mr Stanley stated that his intentions was to try and settle in a mid-field position with the smaller field as it was BIG JAKE’S first attempt over 1200m since joining the Taylor stable. After jumping away he was unable to do so and elected to settle in a rearward position, which were the tactics used in its previous start. He had also stated that he had difficulty obtain clear running from the 400m and once he was able to do so, the leader had slipped clear from the rest of the field and despite finishing strongly he was unable to run it down. The Stewards were satisfied with Mr Stanley’s explanation with no further action required.   
 
SABOR – Bumped with BIG JAKE passing the 250m.
 
 
Race 6: CHRIS ROUND BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1100 metres
 
DR NEIGH – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
WICKED WENCH (NZ) – Prior to jumping, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
ACADEMY HILL – Slow to begin.
 
SARANDOS – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
TAPTHETILL – Raced in restricted room from the 400m to finishing post. 
 
FLEETINGLY – When questioned regarding today’s performance, Jockey N. Thomas advised that the mare felt awkward in its action throughout the event, and as such did not place his mount under undue pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G.Green was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare for its poor performance.
 
HAVASHOUT – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 7: RACING AGAIN SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1300 metres
 
There was a delay prior to the start as Jockey N. Day had difficulty parading BOLD ADVANCE to the starting gates. A warning was placed on the pre-race manners of the mare.
 
Jockey D. Simmons, the rider of CELEBRATION DAY, placed 3rd by the judge, lodged an objection against the winner  CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN and second placed ONLY EMMA, alleging interference over the final 50m. It was established that ONLY EMMA had shifted out, and CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN had shifted in marginally, causing Jockey Simmons to take action and restrain to avoid the heels of ONLY EMMA. Bearing in mind where the interference took place, the manner in which all three horses finished off the race, and the beaten margin, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied CELEBRATION DAY would have beaten ONLY EMMA and CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN, and as such the protest was dismissed and correct weight was given on the judge’s placings.
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Fractious in the barriers prior to jumping resulting in Jockey C. Jokic striking her shin. Ms Jokic was advised that a medical clearance would be required before accepting any future race rides.  
 
JOHNNY WHITESOX – Following the running of the race, Jockey N. Thomas reported that the gelding was making abnormal sounds during the running and continued to while returning to the mounting enclosure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that the gelding would require a satisfactory trial prior to its next start. Mr Manzelmann advised he was considering the future racing prospects of the gelding from his stable.
 
CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
BOLD ADVANCE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
YU LONG SHENG HUI – Raced wide from the 750m.
 
CELEBRATION DAY – Failed to obtain clear racing room until passing the 200m. Had to be restrained at the 50m when ONLY EMMA laid outwards and CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN marginally laid inwards.
 
MOTHERLODE – Slow to begin.
 
ONLY EMMA – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice Jockey C Collis was reprimanded for careless riding under AR131(a) when failing to take corrective action sooner.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7 – Apprentice Jockey Cody Collis – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 7 – Chelsea Jokic – Medical Clearance
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SHEER SUCCESS, BETTER ASK ROY, CABALO ESCURO, EVEREADY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – CORIANDER – Bilateral Bleed – Three month ban then to gallop 1000m in presence of stewards – AR79(4)
Race 2 – ALLELUIA – Bucked after the start – Satisfactory trial – AR20(e)
Race 6 – FLEETINGLY – Poor Performance – Warning
Race 7 – JOHNNY WHITESOX – Satisfactory trial – AR20(e)
Race 7 – BOLD ADVANCE – Pre-race manners - Warning
 
Bleeders
Race 1 – CORIANDER – 1st Occasion
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
 
Race 7 – CELEBRATION DAY (3rd) v CHAMPAGNE AT DAWN (1st ) and ONLY EMMA (2nd)  – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: MANDOLIN WIND – N. Thomas
Race 4: POETIC HEART – C. Collis
Race 4: SCENT OF FEAR – A. Sewell
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
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This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.