QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Good 4        
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 4.95
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards Panel – T. Hudson, E. Suli, C. Allison & S. Stehbens
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
Rockhampton – 16th February 2024
Trainer W. Satherley was reprimanded under the provisions of LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch SIR GRACE (NZ) by the prescribed time.
Race 9 – CLASS 1 HCP – 1100M - ELVAIRE
 
Rider C Lennon was spoken to regarding allowing his mount ELVAIRE to shift out under pressure in the home straight. C Lennon advised stewards that after rounding the home his mount was only responding fairly to his riding and was only one paced. He added that when ELVAIRE started to shift out under pressure, he allowed this to continue as the gelding seemed to be holding its place in the field rather than losing ground and also wasn’t in a position to impede other runners. He further stated that whilst he continued to test his mount in the straight, ELVAIRE didn’t respond in the manner in which he expected and therefore rode hands and heels to the end of the event. Whilst noting jockey Lennon’s comments, stewards reminded him of his obligations to ensure he stops and straightens his mount when applicable.
 
As Jockey B. Appo was indisposed (Illness), rider replacements were as per the stewards’ race day summary. Jockey Appo was advised that he would require a medical prior to his next engagements.
 
Race 1: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1800 Metres)
 
DEVIL KICK – Near the 1300m had to be steadied for a number of strides when the paced slackened. Passing the 200m was disappointed for a narrow run between the inside running rail and EDGEOFDREAMS which shifted in marginally over a number of strides and had to be eased over that runners heels to improve into clear running.
 
EDGEOFDREAMS – Slow to begin.
 
LEICA BITA FUN – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PHOENIX FLYER – Held up upon entering the home straight until electing to shift out to obtain clear racing room near the 200m. Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
PARAMEDIC (NZ) – Jockey N. Thomas reported that his mount had made some abnormal breathing sounds during the event and as a result, elected to ease his mount out of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance, Trainer L. Wright stated that PARAMEDIC (NZ) had only recently entered his stables and was at a loss in explaining today’s performance. He further added that he would now see how the gelding pull’s up in the day’s subsequent and would report to stewards regarding its condition and immediate racing future. Stewards intend on making an assessment on the racing future of PARAMEDIC (NZ) after receiving that report.
 
MOHAHNA – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Near the 1300m had to be steadied for a number of strides when the pace slackened. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
FLYING ARION – Elected to shift out near the 1000m and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
Race 2: LADBROKE IT! OPEN Handicap (1560 Metres)
 
TIGER LEGEND – Had to be reshod in the off-fore prior to racing. Shifted in on jumping bumping BONDURANT.
 
STAMPEDE WARRIOR – Slow to begin.
 
BONDURANT – Bumped on jumping by TIGER LEGEND. Near the 1200m, had to shift out to avoid the heels of TIGER LEGEND which shifted in. Apprentice N. Olzard was advised to exercise more care when shifting her mounts in future. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: LADBROKE RACING CLUB Maiden Handicap (1560 Metres)
 
HEROIC HEIGHTS – Following a request from its rider, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Commenced to overrace near the 1300m. Raced wide in the early stages. 
 
I SAY BOOM – When momentarily placed in restricted room near the 1200m, had to be restrained from the heels of LET’S ROLL for a number of strides.
 
CYBER JAM – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FAIRYBOWER FLYER – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
VANCOUVER LIGHTS – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
WILD AFFAIR – Raced keenly and had to be steadied off heels near the 1300m.
 
 
Race 4: CONGRATULATIONS TO TIM & SINEAD Class 3 Plate (1560 Metres)
 
DIASONIC – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
ENTERPRISE PHOENIX – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
LENNY ROCKET – Bounded on jumping and was slow to begin. Near the 1300m had to be momentarily restrained when attempting a narrow run between DENSITY and SHADOW PROJECT.
 
SHADOW PROJECT – Had to be eased near the 1300m when LENNY ROCKY laid out marginally.
 
 
Race 5: PAIN AU CHOCOLAT PATISSERIE QTIS JEWEL QUALIFIER 3YO Plate (1200 Metres)
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey L. Tilley, the rider of ACRES AWAY, to view the stewards patrol footage to ascertain if there were grounds for an objection. After viewing the films and declining to do so, correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.
 
ACRES AWAY – Hung out rounding the home turn.Taken wider over the concluding stages by IN EVIDENCE which laid out.
 
DRAGON’S SNIP – Overraced in the early stages.
 
FINE SHOT – Slow to begin.
 
HE’S THE ONE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
IN EVIDENCE – Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
Race 6: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap (1300 Metres)
 
FANAAR (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
MAJESTICS REQUEST – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination requested by its rider which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TYCOON BABY – When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages, Jockey A. Sewell stated that it was his intentions to race in the second half of the field, however after beginning unexpectedly well, found himself trapped wide and unable to muster the necessary speed to obtain any forward position. He stated that he attempted to restrain his mount to find cover after IN EVIDENCE had quickly moved up to his inside, however as FANAAR (NZ) and AIDENABET had improved simultaneously, he was forced to keep racing in a wide position. Sewell further stated that he had anticipated AIDENABET racing in a forward position in the event but with that runner being slow to begin and racing keenly, he was unable to obtain a trailing position behind AIDENABET until nearing the 800m.
 
AIDENABET – Slow to begin. Elected to shift wider from the 800m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Apprentice B. Johnson stated that after being slow away, AIDENABET was unable to race in a forward position and commenced to race keenly from the 800m, which forced her to make a long sustaining run from that point onwards. Apprentice Johnson further stated that upon entering the home straight, AIDENABET failed to prove competitive over the concluding stages.
 
Race 7: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE RATINGS BAND 0 – 55 Handicap (1300 Metres)
 
SEISME – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Slow to begin and was tightened shortly after. Held up for clear running from entering the home straight to a point near the 150m. Buffered between runners ORCA and DIVINE HUNTER, who both shifted ground over the concluding stages.
 
VOLARCHI – Raced wide throughout.
 
FERGYLISCIOUS – Stood flat footed as the start was affected. Trainer representative M. Haley was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.Trainer L. Hatch was reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(2) in that FERGYLISCIOUS was presented to race with incorrect gear. When assessing penalty, stewards were mindful of the exemplary record of L. Hatch in relation to this rule.
 
DIVINE HUNTER – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SENSATIONABULL – Stewards inquired into the riding out of SENSATIONABULL by Jockey L. Tilley over the concluding stages. After viewing the available films, Stewards could not be satisfied that his actions cost his mount fifth place, therefore took the matter no further and reminded Jockey Tilley of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b).
 
MY GIRL SPIRIT – Had difficulty obtaining a clear run between FOGGY DEW and VOLARCHI from the 300m and had to shift back towards the inside for clear racing room. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to its near-side hind.
 
Race 8: RACING AGAIN MONDAY 11TH MARCH QTIS Class 3 Plate (1100 Metres)
 
DESERT MOON – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Momentarily restrained from the heels of RUBUNKAR near the 700m.
 
RUBUNKAR – Restrained and lost ground near the 700m when improving onto the heels of MISHANI MYSTIQUE.
 
MICROWAVE JENNY – Slow to begin.
 
COBBO – Bounded on jumping and knuckled shortly after the start.Rider C. Lennon stated that his saddle shifted sideways nearing the 800m which placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MISHANI MAVERICK – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI MYSTIQUE – Restrained and lost ground near the 700m when improving onto the heels of FAY FAYE.
 
MISHANI PERFECTION – Slow to begin.
 
BOLD HUNTER – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
MARTINI MOMENT – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 7.         Trainer Lindsay Hatch – AR106(2) – presenting horse to the mounting yard with incorrect gear
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 7.         FERGYLISCIOUS – Stood Flat Footed – Warning
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
PHEONIX FLYER, TIGER LEGEND, ENTERPRISE PHEONIX, FINE SHOT, MAJESTICS REQUEST & SEISME
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         8 MOHAHNA – Adam Sewell
Race 3:         1 HEROIC HEIGHTS – Les Tilley
Race 5:         3 EYES ARE LION – Adam Sewell
Race 6:         1 FANAAR (NZ) – Les Tilley
Race 7:         4 GRACIOUS GARCON – Warwick Satherley
5 FOGGY DEW – Nathan Thomas
                    7 WELL RESTED – Adrian Layt
Race 8:         4 FAY FAYE – Ms Gabrielle Semmens
                    17e MARTINI MOMENT – Chris Whiteley
                    19e MISHANI STAR – Mr Warwick Satherley
                    20e COMBAT MISSION – Ms Heidi Gillie
 
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.