QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION



STEWARDS REPORT



MACKAY TURF CLUB



TUESDAY, 15th MARCH 2022



WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Soft (5) RAIL – True



OFFICIALS



Chairman of Stewards – B. Cooke

Stewards – G. Meek, D. Macklyn, S. Larkins

Clerk of Scales – A. Wary

Judge – S. Bryant

Veterinarian – Dr B. Pullen

Starter – N. Paull



GENERAL



As Apprentice Alisha Donald was injured prior to today’s meeting she was subsequently replaced as per the Stewards Summary.



Jockey S. Fawke was fined $400 under AR127(1) for failing to fulfil his engagements for Race 2 and 6. Replacements as per the Stewards Summary.





Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Class 3 Plate 1800 metres



LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Raced keen in the early and middle stages. Raced three-wide without cover throughout the early and middle stages before obtaining the leading position near the 800m.



STAR OF LEON – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.



FLEETINGLY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.





Race 2: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1050 metres



GOOGAZ – Laid in near the 900m, making contact with DOUBLE PROOF.



MISSION HOUSE – Began awkwardly, making contact with MY DAD’S BETTER.



PRIMED MELODY – Slow into stride.



DOUBLE PROOF – Improved onto heels near the 600m and was forced to steady. Shifted out marginally near the 500m, placing its rider momentarily unbalanced.



HEROIC KITTY – Improved onto heels near the 300m and was forced to steady. Upon returning to scale, Jockey J. Felix reported that his mount raced greenly throughout.



MY DAD’S BETTER – Bumped on jumping with MISSION HOUSE.



REAL BOSSY – Brushed the running rail near the 650m, placing its rider momentarily unbalanced.



SHE’S WINNING – Bumped near the 900m when GOOGAZ laid in.



SECRET QUALITY – Began awkwardly. Raced three-wide without cover in the early and middle stages before obtaining a position outside the leader near the 600m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.





Race 3: BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MTC Maiden Plate 1050 metres



CAMO’S DREAM – Steadied from the heels near the 900m.



THORBEN – Raced wide without cover throughout.



YOU CHOOSE – When racing tight to the outside of FLAMING ASTERIOD near the 600m, and was forced to steady, losing ground when BROOK’S GIRL shifted in marginally.



JIMBO JONES – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.



LATERALLY – Slow to begin.



BROOK’S GIRL – Shifted in marginally near the 600m, placing another runner to its inside in restricted room.



KATEY GIRL – Began awkwardly.



LADY SHEILACK – Began awkwardly.



SADLER’S MISS – Began awkwardly.



FLAMING ASTERIOD – Raced in restricted room and was forced outwards near the 600m when YOU CHOOSE laid in.





Race 4: SMARTSTATE RENTALS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres



ROUNDABOUTRUSSELL – Raced wide without cover throughout. Tailed off from the 400m, taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer F. Smith advised that following today’s disappointing performance, he would make an assessment on the horse’s post-race recovery prior to making a determination on its preparation.



TARGET THE STARS – Began awkwardly.



MISHANI DREAMER – Laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Held up momentarily nearing the 300m, before shifting out to obtain clear running.





Race 5: BOOK FOR AMATEURS SATURDAY 28TH MAY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1050 metres



BEST GUESS – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Connections were advised BEST GUESS would be barred from racing for a period of three months and would need to gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to returning to racing.



ASPEN LAD – Began awkwardly.



ZIPSPUR – Improved onto heels and forced to steady near the 300m.



WREN PLUCKED – Raced keen in the early stages.





Race 6: SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1300 metres



The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow stewards a view of the photo finish image. Subsequently, Stewards were satisfied with the placings and declared correct weight.



BERNIE’S TIGER – Began awkwardly.



FRATELLINO – Laid in throughout the event.



SVINDAL – Slow into stride.



SCHAPPOSE – Raced three-wide without cover in the early stages.





Race 7: HAPPY ST PATS DAY THURSDAY BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1300 metres



QUART POT – Began awkwardly.



MAN O’ROSS – Slow to begin.



ALLANON – Shifted out over the concluding stages. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip six times prior to the 100m.



SHARINDI – Raced keenly throughout.



Following the event, Apprentice J. Doolan advised she had injured her right wrist.



Race 8: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 29TH MARCH RATINGS BAND 0 – 55 Handicap 1100
metres


MURANO MAGIC – Began awkwardly.



CHEYENNE BEACH – Began awkwardly.



TIACLAIR – Tightened for room on jumping.



SILVAPLANA – Began awkwardly.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY



Summary of action concerning licensees



Fines

Race 2 – Sairyn Fawke – AR127(1) - Failed to fulfil his engagements - $400.00

Race 7 – Ryan Wiggins – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m - $300.00





Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses



Horses swabbed post-race

All winners



Bleeders

Race 5 – BEST GUESS – AR79(4) – Bled both nostrils – 3 month ban and to gallop 1000m





Summary of rider changes/Late notifications



Race 1 - LETS TORQUE A DEEL - Ms Jade Doolan

Race 2 - DOUBLE PROOF - Ms Olivia Kendal

Race 2 – MY DAD’S BETTER – Nathan Thomas

Race 3 - YOU CHOOSE - Ms Montana Philpot

Race 3 - MONEY TRAVELS - Justin Stanley

Race 3 - FLAMING ASTEROID - Ms Jade Doolan

Race 4 - TARGET THE STARS - Carl Spry

Race 4 - MIDNIGHT BOOM - Ms Montana Philpot

Race 4 - MISHANI DREAMER - Nathan Thomas

Race 5 - REVENIRE - Ms Jade Doolan

Race 5 - STARS DON’T RUST - Adam Sewell

Race 5 - ELA BEACH - Ms Tahlia Fenlon

Race 6 - BERNIE’S TIGER - Ms Tahlia Fenlon

Race 6 - SCHAPPOSE (NZ) - Ms Olivia Kendal

Race 6 – TARAKI – Ryan Wiggins

Race 7 - QUART POT - Ms Jade Doolan

Race 7 - BOLD ZIP - Ms Olivia Kendal

Race 8 - MURANO MAGIC - Ms Tahlia Fenlon

Race 8 - TIACLAIR - Ms Montana Philpot





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.