QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Soft 6 (R1/2) Soft 5 (R3-6) RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – B Cooke, E Suli and M Heath
Clerk of Scales – A Wary
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B Pullen
Swab Attendants – N Paull
Starter – J Cullen
 
GENERAL
 
The following weight alterations were authorized by Stewards:
Race 1: Adam Sewell – CAMO’S DREAM - + .5kg
Race 3: David Simmons – CABALO ESCURO - +0.5
Race 4: Adam Sewell – CHATILLY - + .5kg
Race 6: Nathan Day – SEBERTON - + .5kg
 
Due to the abandonment of several race meetings throughout the country the following race start times were amended accordingly:
Race 3 – 1.55pm
Race 4 – 2.35pm
Race 5 – 3.10pm
Race 6 – 3.50pm
 
 
Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
IRON MASK – Bumped by MONEY TRAVELS on jumping. Raced keenly throughout the middle stages.
 
MAYA'S SONG – Began awkwardly.
 
YUBETIDO – Began awkwardly. Shifted out near the 900m tightening another runner to the outside. Raced wide without cover from the 750m. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAMO'S DREAM – Raced wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining a leading position near the 900m. Tailed off in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer. J Campeao was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
LITTLE IVY – Placed in restricted room and forced to steady near the 900m when YUBETIDO shifted out marginally and MONEY TRAVELS shifted in marginally.
 
MONEY TRAVELS – Began awkwardly making contact with IRON MASK.
 
YUFCALLEDCHARLIE – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
 
Race 2: BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MTC Class 3 Plate 1300 metres
 
BRIGALOW BOY – Raced wide without cover before obtaining the leading position near the 850m. Raced keenly for the majority.
 
YUAN FEN – Shifted out under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
LISTEN MATE – Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. Raced wide without cover
 
HAVANNAH SUNSET – Began awkwardly.
 
MISS PIERRO – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: SMARTSTATE RENTALS OPEN Handicap 1100 metres
 
Following the event the track was upgraded to a Soft (5) retrospective to race three.
 
OUR BOY PENDLES – Gave ground over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities
 
FRATELLINO – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PROANE – Began awkwardly.
 
KAHAYLAAN – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout the early and middle stages.
 
Race 4: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 15TH MARCH BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1100 metres
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed following the running of the race to allow the Stewards, the Judge and Jockey N. Day to view the photo finish image following the decision of a dead heat between fourth placed runners SECLUSION and MIND GAME. After consultation with all parties, the judge election to amend his decision to the following:
 
1ST – DR NEIGH
2ND – CATMOSPHERE
3RD – CHATILLY
4TH – SECLUSION
5TH – MIND GAME
 
DR NEIGH – Held up from the 500m until the early part of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer T. Cook was advised the horse would be barred form racing for a period of three months and would be required to complete a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of Stewards.
 
CATMOSPHERE – Began awkwardly. Race wide in the early stages.
 
WREN PLUCKED – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
HARD CURRENCY – Slow to begin.
 
CHEYENNE BEACH – Improved onto heels and was forced to steady leaving the 700m. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 500m.
 
MIND GAME – Laid in for a short distance near the 300m.
 
CHATILLY – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
 
Race 5: QTIS JEWEL QUALIFIER 3YO Plate 1200 metres
 
FIRE KING – Began awkwardly making contact with ANNIEMARIAH.
 
COCHRANE – Raced wide throughout. Placed in restricted room for a short distance near the 200m when MAGNETIC DRIVE laid in despite the best efforts of its rider.
 
MILKY ROCKET –As the colt raced at Townsville on Tuesday 22nd February 2022, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was subsequently passed fit to start. Raced in restricted room near the 400m and again near the 200m when MAGNETIC DRIVE laid in despite the best efforts of its rider.
 
MUZZLETOP – Raced in restricted room and lost ground shortly after the start when CALPURNIA shifted out marginally.
 
SWEET DOLLY – When questioned regarding the performance Jockey J. Stanley advised that his mount travelled well until a point near the 400m where in his opinion it became awkward in its action and failed to respond when placed under pressure. Jockey Stanley further added that it was his opinion that horse would derive a fitness benefit from todays run and would expect it to improve at its next start. Stewards noted Jockey Stanley’s explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained a laceration to the off-hind cornet.
 
AGUSTAWYND – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
ANNIEMARIAH – Bumped on jumping.
 
MAGNETIC DRIVE – Raced in restricted room near the 900m and forced to steady. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CALPURNIA – Began awkwardly. Shifted out shortly after the start tightening another runner to the outside. Tailed off in the home straight taking no further competitive part in the event. Trainer J Mazelmann was advised the horse will be barred from racing at all TAB venues until its form improves. Jockey P. Cullen was fined $300 under AR132(6)(c) for his use of the whip when his mount was out of contention.
 
LITTLE MISS PEGGY – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 6: BOOK FOR AMATEURS SATURDAY 28TH MAY BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1560 metres
 
The start was delayed when SEBERTON proved difficult to load. As a result, trainer J. Wehlow was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to next racing.
 
The start was further delayed when LADY SNITCH proved difficult to load.
 
SALSA DREAMING – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly during the early stages. Held up from the 500m until the early part of the home straight.
 
RUFFIN' IT (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
NO HARM DONE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SEBERTON – Tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground. Raced wide without cover before obtaining a position outside the leader near the 600m. Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
TAVI MCBRIDE (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
LADY SNITCH – Began awkwardly. Bumped LETS TORQUE A DEEL shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Bumped by LADY SNITCH shortly after the start. Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5: Peter Cullen - $300 – Use of the whip whist out of contention – AR132(6)(c).

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
R1 - CAMO'S DREAM -  Warning – Uncompetitive.
R5 - CALPURNIA – Suspension – Barred from racing at TAB venues.
R6 – SERBERTON – Barrier Certificate – Difficult to load.
 
Bleeders
R4 - DR NEIGH – Bled Both Nostrils (1st Occasion) – barred from racing for three months followed by a satisfactory 1000m gallop.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
R6 - LADY SNITCH - Ms Nicole Seymour
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
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.