QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – SATURDAY 23 JULY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Good 4                    RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B Cooke
Stewards – C Allison, E Suli, S Larkins, and T Pelling
Clerk of Scales – A Wary
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B Pullen
Swab Attendants – N Paull
Starter – J Cullen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following weight alterations were authorised by Stewards:
 
Race 1: SECRET QUALITY – R Wiggins - + .5kg
Race 7: RULE THE WORLD – A Layt - + .5kg
Race 7: PLANET WARRIOR – L Tilley - + 1kg
Race 8: NAOMI – A Layt - +.5kg
 
Race 1: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
BETTERDEEL – Slow to begin.
 
BONAUGURA – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
MISHANI REBOUND – Raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLAMING HOMER – Jumped away awkwardly. Momentarily held up when entering the home straight. Passing the 100m, laid in momentarily carrying in PURPLE SONG. Held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
 
MISHANI CAPTIVE – Passing the 100m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PURPLE SONG which was carried in by FLAMING HOMER.
 
NINETYNINE NOT OUT – Overraced in the middle stages of the event.
 
SECRET QUALITY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PURPLE SONG – Raced keenly in the early stages of the event.
 
 
Race 2: WHITSUNDAY WEALTH Class 2 Handicap 1100 metres
 
THE GRADUATE – Bumped on jumping by LEGAL CHANCE which shifted in.
 
READY FOR MAGIC – Hampered shortly after jumping by BETTER DAYS AHEAD.
 
MAKING CONTACT – When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey A. Butler stated to stewards that he was disappointed in the run, however advised that the filly hung out from the 800m and advised connections that the cross-over nose band should be removed as he felt in his opinion the mount resented the gear.
 
BETTER DAYS AHEAD – Jumped away awkwardly, shifting out hampering READY FOR MAGIC. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CACAO – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey J. Stanley advised stewards that he was disappointed with the gelding’s performance and advised stewards that he felt that his mount raced flat throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
SUPER VOGUE – Tightened for room shortly after the start and as a result lost ground.
 
SUPREME PRINCE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
THE CROWN – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
FARMER'S FRIEND – Held up for clear racing room in the home straight. Passing the 100m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of THE GRADUATE which shifted in and had shift out abruptly to obtain clear racing room. Apprentice Jockey T. Fenlon was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear.
 
DIVINE WIT – Overraced in the early stages of the event.
 
WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN – Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LEGAL CHANCE – Jumped away awkwardly, bumping with THE GRADUATE.
 
 
Race 3: MCDONALD MURPHY MACHINERY Class 6 Plate 1100 metres
 
GO DEEP – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
TAWHIRI – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
YULONG SOVEREIGN – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly placing LUBRIK, SNIT’Z AND THE CITY and LOVE ON SUNDAY in restricted room.
 
NORM'S CHOICE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DR NEIGH – Jumped away awkwardly, shifting out hampering WIDESPREAD.
 
LOVE ON SUNDAY – Jumped away awkwardly, shifting in hampering WIDESPREAD.
 
LUBUK – Hampered and placed in restricted room shortly after the start.
 
MAN O' ROSS – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
WIDESPREAD – Hampered on jumping by DR NEIGH which shifted out and LOVE ON SUNDAY which shifted in and lost considerable ground.
 
WREN PLUCKED – Upon returning to scale, Jockey C. Jokic advised stewards that her mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event.
 
SNITZ AND THE CITY – Hampered and placed in restricted room shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages of the event and forced to steady to avoid heels near the 800m.
 
 
Race 4: MAGIC MILLIONS WHITSUNDAY GUINEAS QTIS 3YO Handicap 1560 metres
 
FIRE KING – Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $400 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
NO GOING BACK – Jumped away awkwardly. Had to steady off the heels of MIDNIGHT BOOM near the 1400m. Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
BAYERISCHE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS SEATTLE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
MISHANI DREAMER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
Race 5: STARCUT FLOWERS BELLE OF WHITSUNDAY Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Han 1560 metres
 
NATURAL EMPEROR – Was declared a late scratching at 12:37pm on veterinary advice due to an elevated temperature. Trainer T. Smith was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next future race start.
 
OLD SCHOOL – Overraced in the early stages and raced in restricted room before having to be restrained near the 1400m.
 
UNDER THE DUNES – Slow to begin.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Slow to begin. Held up around the home turn before shifting out to obtain clear racing room. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
TOUCH OF BALI – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: AQUIS STUD FARM Class 3 Plate 1300 metres
 
ARCTIC WOLF – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PLUCKERCARN – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages of the event. Held up in the early stages of the home straight before shifting wider to obtain clear racing room.
 
PROXIMATE CAUSE – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping.
 
SOUTH PACIFIC (GB) – Slow to begin.
 
ZIPSPUR – Slow to begin.
 
BARNEY'S BLAZE – Raced wide throughout the event. Upon returning to scale, Jockey R. Wiggins stated to stewards that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event and had difficulty in steering. Jockey Wiggins also advised that BARNEY’S BLAZE felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HILFLAGER – Overraced in the early stages of the event. Made the bend awkwardly entering the home straight.
 
STARHATTAN – Laid in over the concluding stages of the event.
 
 
Race 7: CE GROUP MACKAY CUP 2000 metres
 
There was a significant delay to the start of Race 7 due to RULE THE WORLD having its tongue-tie reapplied.
 
DJUKON (GB) – Jumped away awkwardly, shifting in making contact with NAMAZU. Commenced to over-race and had to be retrained passing the 1700m.
 
SIR BARNABUS – Held up upon entering the home straight and had to shift out to obtain clear racing room. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Had to steady to avoid the heels of SAYL (GB) which shifted out abruptly and was carried wider making contact with SCHAPPOSE (NZ) passing the 250m. Jockey R. Fradd (the rider of SAYL) was found guilty under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear. Jockey Fradd’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight August 1st 2022 and to conclude midnight 13th August 2022. Jockey J. Stanley was fined $200 under the provisions of AR210(1) for failing to weigh in following the running of the event.
 
PANIAGUA – Hampered on jumping by QUALITY ASSET which shifted in and RULE THE WORLD which shifted out. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly. Bumped with SIR BARNABUS which was carried out by SAYL (GB) near the 250m.
 
RULE THE WORLD – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
QUALITY ASSET – Jumped away awkwardly, hampering PANIAGUA. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAYL (GB) – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages of the event. Held up for the majority of the home straight before shifting out abruptly, carrying SIR BARNABUS out onto SCHAPPOSE (NZ) passing the 250m.
 
NAMAZU – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Had to steady to avoid the heels of PLANET WARRIOR which shifted in passing the 1800m. Jockey L. Tilley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear.
 
PLANET WARRIOR – Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BUSTER BLOCK – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 8: KEY SOLUTIONS GROUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2000 metres
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view the photo-finish image of the placings between 2nd and 3rd. After viewing the available image in the presence of the judge, the judge was satisfied that he could not determine a margin between the two runners as there was insufficient evidence to support his original placings, therefore a dead heat was declared for second placing. The numbers were altered to 5 – 3 & 4 – 1.    

SPRINGTHORPE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – Jumped away awkwardly making contact with the outside barrier petition.
 
SALSA DREAMING – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
STOCKED AND LOADED (NZ) – Overraced in the early stages of the event.
 
FUTURE IDEA (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
DUBAI MOON – Jumped away awkwardly, bumping with LUCKY FOR SOME.
 
REBEL LAKE – When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey C. Bayliss stated that his mount was uncompetitive and had failed to respond to his riding urges throughout the event.A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
LUCKY FOR SOME – Hampered on jumping by DUBAI MOON.
 
ROYAL ARCHER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
TICTOC TICTOC – Was held up for clear racing room near the 250m.
 
NAOMI – Slow to begin. Improved wider in the middle stages of the event.
 
WHOOPIE WOOP TRAIN – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2 – Apprentice Tahlia Fenlon – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Race 7 – Les Tilley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding  
 
Fines
 
Race 4 – Ryan Wiggins – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $400.00 – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
 
Race 7 – Justin Stanley – AR210(1) – $200.00 – Failing to weigh in

Suspensions
 
Race 7 – Robbie Fradd – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 12 day suspension – m/n 1/8/2022 – m/n 13/8/2022
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ECHO POINT, SAYL (GB), PLANET WARRIOR
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5 – NATURAL EMPEROR – High Temperature – Veterinary Clearance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6 – HILFLAGER – L Tilley
 
Late scratchings
Race 5 – NATURAL EMPEROR – Late Scratching @ 12:37pm – Vets Advice
 
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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.