QUEENSLANDRACING GRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB Inc
 
MACKAY – TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 4.75
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Shane Larkins
Stewards – Hayden Gillett (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Amanda Wary
Judge – Steve Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr Brad Pullen
Swab Attendants – Neoli Paull
Starter – Peter Conway
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Yeppoon 29/10/2022 – Stewards acceded to a request from jockey Tasha Chambers in relation to her 7-day suspension incurred under AR131(a) for careless riding in Race 3 to be amended to commence midnight 01 November 2022 and to conclude midnight 08/11/2022.
 
GENERAL
 
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
SPLASHER was re-handicapped an additional 1.5KG after winning subsequent to acceptances at Yeppoon on 29/11/2022.
 
Due to Apprentice Shae Nielson being unable obtain a medical clearance Adrian Coome was the approved rider replacement in race 1 on YUAN FEN.
 
 
Race 1: MA’S PIZZA BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1560 metres
 
LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Slow to begin.
 
BONDURANT – began awkwardly. Jockey Ashley Butler was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
YUAN FEN – Bumped on jumping.
 
THE ABYSS (NZ) – Began awkwardly bumping with YUAN FEN.
 
IRON MASK – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
Race 2: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY OPEN Handicap 1560 metres
 
SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Apprentice Emily Lang was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
THE DRILLER – Began awkwardly.
 
ELLE A WALKING – Slow to begin. Apprentice Nicole Seymour was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
A FIGHTING FURY – Jumped in the air and was slow to begin. Jockey Adam Spinks was fined $200 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 3: SMARTSTATE RENTALS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN Handicap 1300 metres
 
 
ATHENA’S SECRET – Slow to begin. Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning has been issued against the racing manners of ATHENA’S SECRET.
 
GOOGAZ – Jockey Adam Spinks was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for applying the whip to his mount on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
ROCKET ONA MISSION – Slow to begin. Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning has been issued against the racing manners of ROCKET ONA MISSION.
 
DOVI’S DAY – Very slow to begin.
 
MY DAD’S BETTER – Connections advised that they intend to make a gear alteration to remove the tongue tie as they felt the filly showed resentment and refused to perform as expected.
 
 
 
Race 4: BLACKS REAL ESTATE BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200 metres
 
KINGS COUNTY – Over raced near the 700m and shifted out across the heels of UNASSAILABLE and carried both DIRTY OR DRY and BRIDEZILLA wider.
 
BRIDEZILLA (NZ) – Fraction slow to begin. Race wide for the majority. Carried wider near the 700m.
 
DIRTY OR DRY – Raced wide throughout. Carried wider near the 700m.
 
 
 
Race 5: STARCUT FLOWERS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1100 metres
 
SPLASHER – Apprentice Jade Doolan explained that she attributed the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding to having to work hard during the initial stages to obtain the lead, carrying a big weight and backing up after 3 days. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
XANTHUS – Began awkwardly.
 
ROADHOUSE – Slow into stride.
 
GRACIOUS GARCON – Hung in under pressure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 Ashley Butler BONDURANT - AR132(7)(A)(II) – applied the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 2 Emily Lang SCHAPPOSE (NZ) - AR132(7)(A)(II) – applied the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 2 Nicole Seymour ELLE A WALKING - AR132(7)(A)(II) – applied the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 3 Adam Spinks GOOGAZ - AR132(7)(A)(II) – applied the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
Fines
Race 2 Adam Spinks A FIGHTING FURY – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $200 – applied the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.

Suspensions
 
Overweight
Race 1 Emma Bell High rewards - +1KG.
Race 1 Adrian Coome YUAN FEN - +3KG (Late replacement, no other rider available)
Race 2 Jade Doolan THE DRILLER - +2KG.
Race 4 David Simmons GRANT’S PATCH - +0.5KG.
Race 4 Jade Doolan BOOMKO - +2KG.
Race 4 Emma Bell Koscina - +1kg
Race 5 Ashley Butler XANTHUS - +0.5KG.
 
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
 
Absent jockeys
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Bleeders
 
Falls
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
 
Protests
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Late scratchings
 
 
 
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.