QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2022

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – +3 m
PENETROMETER – 5.02

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr B. Cooke
Stewards – Mr G. Meek, Mr S. Larkins, Mr E. Suli
Clerk of Scales – A. Wary
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – N. Paull
Starter – J. Cullen

GENERAL

Jockey Scott Sheargold was unable to attend today’s meeting due illness and as such was subsequently replaced as per the Stewards Summary. Jockey Sheargold was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to returning to race riding.

Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1300 metres

FIRE KING – Jockey A. Butler was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted. When determining penalty, stewards took into account this was Jockey Butler’s 4th breach of the respective rule in the previous 12 months.

AGUSTAWYND – Bumped on jumping by TILLY’S SECRET. Near the 100m, raced in restricted room when GOLDEN ATHENA shifted in and FIRE KING shifted out marginally.

GOLDEN ATHENA – Approaching the 100m, shifted in abruptly, making contact with AGUSTAWYND.

TILLY'S SECRET – Jumped away awkwardly bumping AGUSTAWYND.

MISHANI DREAMER – Overraced in the early stages. Approaching the 500m, laid in and as a result made contact with AGUSTAWYND on a number of occasions.

Race 2: SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1560 metres

BERNIE'S TIGER – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout the early stages. When questioned regarding the tactics used in today’s event, Apprentice Jockey J. Doolan advised that it was her instructions to settle the gelding mid field however after being caught wide in the early stages she elected to take a rearward position. Stewards further questioned apprentice Doolan on the tactics she adopted between the 600m and the 400m, where it was the opinion of stewards that she could have displayed more vigour when riding the gelding. Apprentice Doolan advised that as she is a relatively inexperienced apprentice, after reviewing the race, she was of the opinion that she eared in judgment and in hindsight would have been better served to try and attempt a more forward position earlier in the event. Stewards noted apprentice Doolan’s explanation and will refer the ride to the riding skills panel for education purposes.

BERING SEA – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PROANE – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with the inside barrier petition and as a result was slow to begin.

Race 3: BOOK FUNCTIONS AT THE MTC BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1560 metres

Prior to the running of Race 3, the start was delayed as RUFFIN’ IT (NZ) was presented to the mounting yard with the incorrect saddle cloth. Trainer Z. Hohn was fined a sum of $200 under the provisions of AR227(a) in that her negligence resulted in a breach of AR106(1). Apprentice Jockey M. Potgeiter was reprimanded under the provisions AR227(a) in that his negligence in weighing out lead to the incorrect saddle cloth being presented for RUFFIN’ IT (NZ).

The start of Race 3 was further delayed when QUART POT refused to load and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:15pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested in QUART POT be refunded with the following deductions to apply:

3 cents in the dollar for the win NO HARM DONE
4 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner NO HARM DONE
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place RUFFIN’ IT (NZ)

Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that QUART POT would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.

CHEVRONS'N'ROCKERS – Raced keenly throughout the event.

LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Slow to begin.

RUFFIN' IT (NZ) – Laid in rounding the home turn.

FLEETINGLY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to start. Tailed off over the concluding stages, taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer O. Cairns was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.

Race 4: BOOK FOR AMATEURS SATURDAY 28TH MAY OPEN Handicap 1200 metres

RAIDEN – Jumped away awkwardly, losing ground shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages.

OUR BOY PENDLES – Approaching the 800m, improved onto heels and as a result had to steady.

CABALO ESCURO – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

ZIPSPUR – Slow to begin.

STARS DON’T RUST – As the gelding dislodged a hind plate whilst being transported to the track, stewards permitted the runner to race bare behind.

Race 5: BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MTC Maiden Handicap 1200 metres

RIVER DAISY – Raced wide without cover until passing the 800m. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, trainer T. Cook advised that the mare was disappointed at its last two starts in Rockhampton and that following a spell he expected it forward showing in todays event. Following the event stewards ordered that the mare be detained on course for a period of approximately two and a half hours for further post-race testing to be completed.

LENNY ROCKET – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

LITTLE MISS PEGGY – Slow to begin.

MIDNIGHT BOOM – Held up momentarily when entering the home straight when LENNY ROCKET laid in.

MILKY ROCKET – Raced keenly in the early stages.

FLAMING ASTEROID – Slow to begin.

JIMBO JONES – Laid in over the concluding stages.

MONEY TRAVELS – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Commenced to weaken over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Jockey J. Stanley advised stewards that in his opinion, over the concluding stages, MONEY TRAVELS felt flat in its run, and began to weaken over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 6: SMARTSTATE RENTALS RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1200 metres

MOONSHINER – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up from the 400m before shifting out to obtain clear racing room approaching the 200m.

SECLUSION – Raced wide without cover throughout the event.

NORWEGIAN WOOD – Was tightened for room on jumping, and as a result lost ground. Approaching the 200m, momentarily raced in restricted room when MOOSHINER shifted out and SOUND OF SLEAT hung in despite the efforts of its rider.

SOUND OF SLEAT – Hung in down the home straight.

WREN PLUCKED – Jumped away awkwardly.

KARBORS – Raced wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the leader passing the 900m.

Race 7: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 12TH APRIL Class 4 Handicap1050 metres

KAHAYLAAN – Stood flat footed on jumping, losing ground. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised KAYHAYLAAN would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

CURVETTA – Jumped away awkwardly.

DUTCH ROCKET – Raced wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining the leading position near the 700m.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 3 – Apprentice Marnu Potgeiter – AR227(a) – Presented incorrect saddle cloth

Fines

Race 1: Ashley Butler – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Excessive use of the whip, 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – $300.00

Race 3 – Trainer Zoe Hohn – AR227(a) – Presented horse to mounting yard with incorrect saddle cloth - $300.00

Absent jockeys

Scott Sheargold – Illness – Medical Clearance

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

TILLY’S SECRET
AUGUSTA WIND
PROANE
SHIRANDA
YUANFEN
OUR BOY PENDLES
MONEY TRAVELS

Horses swabbed post-race

All winners
RIVER DAISY
YUANFEN

Warnings/bars

Race 3 – QUART POT – Failed to Load – To Trial
Race 3 – FLEETINGLY – Lame Near-Fore – Veterinary Clearance
Race 7 – KAHAYLAAN – Stood Flat Footed – To Trial

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4 – ZIPSPUR – Alex Patis
Race 5 – JIMBO JONES – Marnu Potgeiter

Late scratchings

Race 3 – QUART POT – Failed to load @ 2:15pm

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.