QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
MACKAY – SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 3         RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 4.4
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – G Wust, E Suli, S Stehbens (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – A Wary
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr B Pullen
Swab Attendants – N Puall
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
 
GENERAL

Overweights accepted by the stewards:
Race 1 – THIDA – N Olzard – +0.5kg
Race 3 – MISTER SELFIE – R Wiggins – +1kg
Race 4 – WHISKEY ROW – J Stanley– +1kg
 
 
 
Race 1: APEC CABLES CLASS 6 PLATE     1200 M
 
Stewards inquired into an incident where SAVVY SOVEREIGN (NZ) was checked after taking evidence from T Townsend (AIDENABET), R S Olivera (GRANT’S PATCH), J Murphy (SAVVY SOVEREIGN (NZ)), E Molly (DAWN REBEL), and considering submission from senior rider A Butler on behalf of app T Townsend and app E Molly it was established that approaching the 1000m mark. DAWN REBEL commenced to hang in and tighten GRANT’S PATCH in onto SAVVY SOVERIEGN which was checked. At the same time AIDENABET was crossing DAWN REBEL to obtain the lead. Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of DAWN REBEL was the contributing factor so therefore, no further action was taken.
 
 
GRANT'S PATCH – Tightened for racing room leaving the 1000m mark. Tightened and checked near the 550m by DAWN REBEL which hung in. Hung in under pressure down the home straight.
 
AIDENABET – Hung in under pressure.
 
EDIFICATION – Slow into stride. Shifted out near the 200m and bumped with SCARLET DESIRE. Jockey J Stanley reported the gelding was to lay in throughout.
 
SAVVY SOVEREIGN (NZ) – Tightened and checked near the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to the near hind leg.
 
FLYING SHAMUS – When queried on the performance Jockey A Layt reported after jumping fairly he raced wide initially before settling one off the rail near the 600m, then the horse failed to run on over the concluding stages.
 
DAWN REBEL – Hung in noticeably throughout. Approaching the 600m the gelding hung in resulting in GRANT’S PATCH having to check. The trainer’s representative L Manzelmann was advised, that the gelding requires an official trial prior to its next start for its racing manners.
 
SCARLET DESIRE – Bumped near the 200m.
 
THIDA – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: HP & CP AUSTRALIA - ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD SOLUTIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP         1050 M
 
BOLD TONTO – Slow to begin. When queried on the performance Jockey R Wiggins advised that the gelding did not stretch out and failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of tying up and lameness in the off hind leg. Trainer G Taylor was advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to the horses next start.
 
WOLF POINT – Bumped at the start, slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room over the concluding 150m.
 
CHUCKA DUMMY – Bumped at the start, raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
KEY TO THE ZOU – Bumped at the start. Laid in throughout.
 
NINE CARATS – Jockey N Thomas reported the mare Raced greenly throughout.
 
PONGA'S GIRL – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 3: LADBROKE IT! BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP         1300 M
 
 
COLLOMBATTI – Raced wide throughout.
 
MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) – Over raced in the early stages.
 
HILVERSTON – Over raced in the early stages.
 
BOLD ZIP – Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Apprentice T Townsend was reprimanded under AR132(5) for her use of the whip 16 times in total, 2 more than permitted.
 
MISTER SELFIE – Over raced in the middle stages. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 4: CCG TERMINATIONS OPEN HANDICAP         1560 M
 
SAVVY LEGEND (NZ) – Laid in under pressure.
 
BRAD – Jockey A Butler reported he would have preferred to take a sit, however due to the moderate tempo after the first 200m he maintained the lead as BRAD commenced to pull hard.
 
NIGHT OF POWER (IRE) – Held up for clear racing over the final 100m.
 
MOTAMAYIZ (GB) – Raced wide early. Laid in under pressure over the final 300m.
 
SUCH A WHIT – Shifted ground outwards over the finial 300m.
 
SARNIA – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: MM ELECTRICAL MACKAY NQ CLASSIC QTIS 3YO & 4YO BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP         1800 M
 
BOLD HUSSAR – Impeded near the 300m. Apprentice T Townsend (MISSION HOUSE) was reprimanded under AR131(a) for carelessly allowing her mount to shift ground at that point.
 
FOUR MILE LANE – Apprentice G Semmens was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
ROCKETORO – Began awkwardly.
 
ENTERPRISE PHOENIX – Jumped outwards at the start bumping with BOLD HUSSAR.
 
BRAND NEW (NZ) – Hung in under pressure.
 
DEAL AN ACE – When queried in relation to racing three wide throughout Jockey J Murphy stated that from the wide draw, he raced wide initially with the view of obtaining cover, however, when that did not occur, he felt that restraining to the rear of the field at the 1300m would prove detrimental to his mounts chances. The rider further stated that despite being three wide he was able to trail MISSION HOUSE and have DEAL AN ACE travel comfortable and considering the circumstances the gelding preformed well after being placed under pressure leaving the 600m. When considering the explanation from J Murphy the stewards did not feel that the tactics adopted in the circumstances were unreasonable.
 
MISSION HOUSE – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Raced three wide throughout. Near the 300m shifted outwards under pressure impeding BOLD HUSSAR. Apprentice T Townsend was fined $400 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted.
 
LEVALET – Began awkwardly and was impeded soon after the start. Over raced in the early stages when being restrained to a rearward position.
 
DRAGON SONG – Over raced in the early stages when being restrained to a rearward position.
 
DOOM DIVA – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
TELMESOMETHIN'GIRL – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CLASS 3 PLATE         1050 M
 
ABSOLUTE LEGEND – Slow to begin. Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount raced ungenerously and hung in during the initial stages a warning was placed on the geldings’ racing manners.
 
NIC ME SOME – Hung in when under pressure in the home straight and as a result jockey D Evans was placed at difficulty riding his mount out.
 
I AM BOLT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
INNER SPIRIT – Began awkwardly and raced wide throughout.
 
CHILENA – Began awkwardly.
 
RIVER DAISY – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Tessa Townsend – AR132(5) use of whip 16 times in total
Race 5 – Tessa Townsend – AR131(a) careless riding
Race 5 – G Semmens – AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of whip 6 times prior to 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
 
Fines
Race 5 – Tessa Townsend – Fine $400 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of whip 9 times prior to 100m, 4 more than permitted.

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SAVVY SOVEREIGN (NZ), WOLF POINT, MICROWAVE JENNY, BRAD, DOOM DIVA, NIC ME SOME
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – BOLD TONTO – Stood down veterinary clearance.
Race 2 – DAWN REBEL – Stood down one trial –Racing manners.  
Race 6 – ABSOLUTE LEGEND – Warning – Racing manners.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – THIDA – N Olzard – +0.5kg
Race 3 – MISTER SELFIE – R Wiggins – +1kg
Race 4 – WHISKEY ROW – J Stanley– +1kg
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.