QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MACKAY TURF CLUB
 
THURSDAY 6th JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – +2M
PENETROMETER – 4.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – T. Hudson, H. Gillett, S. Stehbens
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
THANGOOL 13/04/2024
RACE 5 - BETTA HOME LIVING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1600M)
 
Stewards conducted an inquiry into an incident nearing the 900m involving Jockey’s T. Chambers (SETHLANS), W. Satherley (LANOVA) and Apprentice M. Apel (KNOWITALL JACK (NZ)) (assisted by Jockey A. Butler). Apprentice M. Apel was found guilty of a careless riding charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that she permitted her mount (KNOWITALL JACK (NZ)) to shift in causing SETHLANS (T. Chambers) to be checked and lose its rightful run. Apprentice Apel’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 06/06/2024 and to conclude midnight 15/06/2024. When considering penalty, stewards determined the carelessness to be in low range, considered the consequence of the shift and Apprentice Apel’s prior breaches under the rule using the QRIC careless riding template. Apprentice Apel was advised of her rights of an appeal.
 
BRAD & DR NEIGH (Trainer T. Cook)
 
Trainer T. Cook advised stewards that his runners, BRAD (1st occasion) and DR NEIGH (2nd occasion), had both bled from both nostrils. BRAD had bled from both nostrils for the first time during the float trip home from the Thangool meeting on Monday 3rd June 2024. Trainer Cook was advised the gelding would be stood down from racing under the provisions of AR79(4) for a period of three months and must officially trial/jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily in the presence of stewards prior to racing again.
 
Trainer Cook also advised that DR NEIGH had bled both nostrils for the second time at trackwork on Wednesday 5th June 2024. As this was the second occasion DR NEIGH had bled from both nostrils, Trainer Cook was advised the gelding would not be permitted to start and barred from racing again under the provisions of AR79(6).
 
 
GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweight:
Race 1.         R. Wiggins – +1/2kg
 
As Jockey’s L. Tilley (personal reasons) S. Sheargold (transport) and A. Layt (transport) were unable to attend today’s meeting, rider replacements were made as per the steward’s race day summary.
 
Due to a road incident between Townsville and Mackay, Trainer D Amos’ runners SKREATCH and BRINGYATICKET were both declared late scratchings at 10:53am due to transport difficulties and being unable to make it to the track.
 
 
Race 1: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1800 M)
 
FORTIFIED (NZ) – Bounded upon jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
KOTABHARU – Crowded on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed minor lacerations to the right hind leg.
 
MONASTERY – When questioned regarding the seemingly poor performance in today’s event, Jockey C. Spry stated to stewards that MONASTRY had travelled well in the early stages and when asked upon for effort in the home straight, the gelding failed to respond. Jockey Spry stated that he was overall disappointed in the run, however further added that MONASTRY had spent an extended period of time in the float en route to the course due to the traffic incident on the highway and stated that it may have had an effect on today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
BRAND NEW (NZ) – Jumped inwards at the start crowding multiple runners to its inside, despite the best efforts of its rider. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLAMENCO ROSE – Crowded on jumping.
 
LETS TORQUE A DEEL – Crowded on jumping.
 
SARNIA – Began Awkwardly.
 
RUFFIN' IT (NZ) – Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 2: LADBROKE IT! QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1050 M)
 
OBLIGATED – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead near the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey R. Wiggins stated he was disappointed in the run and in his opinion, OBLIGATED felt flat throughout the event. Jockey Wiggins furthered stated that the gelding was likely coming towards the end of its current preparation.
 
GOES HOFF – Slow to begin.
 
SCRUB CHAIN – Began awkwardly.
 
TRUSTING STAR – Raced wide in the early stages. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 600m when IM STELLAR stepped out, and as a result had to momentarily restrained. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CATMISS – Jockey J. Stanley reported that CATMISS raced greenly throughout and was inclined to lay outwards from a point near the 200m, which placed him at some disadvantage riding out the filly.
 
DUBIOUS LOVE – Trainer J. McConachy pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR106(2) for presenting DUBIOUS LOVE to race with incorrect gear (winkers) and was subsequently fined $100. In determining penalty, stewards took into consideration Trainer McConachy’s excellent record in relation to the rule, his guilty plea and co-operation during the inquiry. In relation to allowing the filly to wear the winkers in the race, stewards accepted the statements made by Trainer McConachy in that after trialling with the gear in the lead up to today’s event, he admitted to failing to submit the gear request. Stewards accepted Trainer McConachy’s explanation and he further advised that the filly would continue to wear winkers going forward. Held up from a point near the 200m after attempting to obtain multiple clear runs. Apprentice D. Bennett was spoken to advisedly regarding shifting ground abruptly when attempting to obtain clear running in tight confines.
 
I'M STELLAR – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly shortly after the start, and as a result was slow to begin. Stepped out momentarily near the 600m inconveniencing TRUSTING STAR, which had to momentarily restrain.

MAHIA – Began awkwardly and slow into stride as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off-fore hoof. Trainer G. Green was advised that MAHIA would require a veterinary certificate prior to its next future race start.
 
MISHANI OPAL – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: BOOK FOR SPORTSMAN LUNCHEON FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200 M)
 
DAWSON DROVER – Shortly after the start had to be restrained after being bumped by VINROSA when taken in by DEVELISH DANCER, which had shifted in while racing greenly.
 
THE EIGHTH I AM – Began awkwardly.
 
VINROSA – Shortly after the start was carried inwards by DEVELISH DANCER which shifted inwards, bumping DAWSON DROVER.
 
EXCITE CHOO – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding today’s improved performance, Trainer K. Smyth stated to stewards that the gelding had been kicked by another runner prior to racing in its previous start which may have had played a part in the performance on that day. Trainer Smyth further added that EXCITE CHOO appreciated the more give in the Mackay track conditions in today’s event.
 
SMOKIN' RUBI – Began awkwardly.
 
DEVILISH DANCER – Fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Shortly after the start, commenced to race keenly and shifted inwards and crowded other runners. Continued to race keenly and wide throughout. Shifted out abruptly when placed under pressure near the 200m. Trainer J. Hatfield was advised that DEVILISH DANCER would be required to trial and obtain a further barrier certificate for its racing manners prior to its next future race start.
 
KAISA – Began very awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Approaching the 600m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DAWSON DROVER when overracing.
 
ZURI ZURI – Commence to buck for some distance after the start. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that ZURI ZURI would be required to trial prior to its next future race start.
 
 
Race 4: LADBROKES RACING CLUB CLASS 3 PLATE (1560 M)
 
ADMIRAL ASH – Began awkwardly and bumped by I SAY BOOM shortly after the start. Overraced in the early and middle stages, having to be restrained from heels on numerous occasions.
 
AWESOME SPIRIT – Began awkwardly.
 
I SAY BOOM – Jumped inwards at the start, bumping ADMIRAL ASH. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
I'M BLUEY – Raced keenly in the early stages having to be restrained.
 
ROY'S ROAD – When questioned in relation to the performance Jockey R. Wiggins stated that the gelding felt flat during today’s run, and ROY’S ROAD may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
DEFROSTED – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result.
 
TOM ROCKS – Raced keenly in the early stages and had to be restrained.
 
 
Race 5: BOOK FOR MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1300 M)
 
HEZABUSYBEE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
ROC DE RUSSIAN (NZ) – Hung in for the entirety of the home straight, despite the best efforts from its rider. Near the 100m, tightened and bumped with LET’S ROLL when hanging in, causing that runner having to restrain. Trainer W. Promfrett was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for hanging in.
 
MASONRY MAN – Was galloped on by CHILLI PALMER near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to the off-side hind.
 
DENSITY – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result.
 
LET'S ROLL – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a lead position near the 900m. Tightened for room approaching the 100m and had to be restrained when ROC DE RUSSIAN (NZ) hung in despite the best efforts of its rider.
 
CASA FAGLIANO – Laid inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
DIVINE HUNTER – Held up for clear racing room until a point leaving the 200m.
 
CHILLI PALMER – Approaching the 600m, commenced to overrace and had to be restrained for a number of strides before clipping the heels of MANSONARY MAN. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GALACTIC ROCK – Stood flat footed (4L) as the start was effected. Overraced in the early stages and had to be restrained.
 
 
Race 6: LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS CLASS 6 HANDICAP (1300 M)
 
DEMON AWARD – Raced wide in the early stages. Was momentarily inconvenienced by TRACK TALE which laid out passing the 200m.
 
OUTBACK ACTION – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of the rider after stumbling en route to the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
STICK TO YOUR GUNS – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages of the event, Apprentice D. Bennett stated that his instructions were to obtain a leading or handy position. After beginning fairly, Apprentice Bennett further stated that after being unable to find a position in the lead from the wide barrier, he elected to settle outside the lead in a three-wide position. When questioned by stewards if Apprentice Bennett could have obtained a position behind the leaders by electing to restrain and settle his mount, Apprentice Bennett stated that the gelding is reluctant to respond to being restrained when racing steadily, he elected to allow his mount to travel where comfortable in the wide position. Stewards noted Apprentice Bennett’s explanation.
 
ACROPHOBIC – Slow into stride.
 
TRACK TALE – Laid out when placed under pressure passing the 200m and was quickly corrected by its rider.
 
SABOR – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
AIDENABET – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
BOLD ZIP – Had to be steadied when overracing after being awkwardly placed onto the heels of CASHIN CHEX(NZ) near the 900m.
 
 
Race 7: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1100 M)
 
SENSATIONABULL – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LEGAL CHALLENGE – Became fractious prior to the start and got both fore legs over the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4:12pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered all monies invested on LEGAL CHALLENGE to be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
26c the win and 24c the place on 1st place (RUBY SPARKLES)
16c the place on 2nd place (SENSATIONABULL)
21c the place on 3rd place (NOUVERRE FILLE)
 
Trainer K. Smyth was advised that LEGAL CHALLENGE would be required to trial and obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.
 
IMPERIUM – Slow to begin and knuckled shortly after the start. Had to be steadied for a number of strides when charging onto the heels of NINE CARATS near the 500m.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from heels.
 
HOLLYWOOD ANGEL – Raced wide throughout.
 
NINE CARATS – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 8: RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 18TH JUNE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1100 M)
 
The start was delayed when CAPTAIN BOND proved difficult to load.
 
CABALO ESCURO – Began awkwardly.
 
CAPTAIN BOND – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
READY FOR MAGIC – Slow into stride and impeded shortly after the start by PRETTY SLICK and SINGLE MEMO. When questioned about the performance of the gelding jockey R. Wiggins was disappointed in the run and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
BOLD HUNTER – Began awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
IN BEL'S SHADOW – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result.
 
BARNEY RABBLE – Jumped outwards at the start bumping SINGLE MEMO. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Nearing the 100m commenced to hang out in the home straight carrying SINGLE MEMO and BOLD HUNTER wider, despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SINGLE MEMO – Bumped by BARNEY RABBLE shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
PRETTY SLICK – Shortly after the start attempted to buck for a stride. Trainer R. Vale was advised that PRETTY SLICK would have a warning placed on its record for attempting to buck. Trainer R. Vale advised stewards that he will attempt to obtain blood tests from PRETTY SLICK and report to stewards in the subsequent days on how mare pulls up following today’s event.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.         Trainer J. McConachy – AR106(2) - $100 – Presented horse to race with incorrect gear (Winkers)

Absent jockeys
 
L. Tilley – Personal Reasons
S. Sheargold – Transport
A. Layt – Transport
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BRAND NEW (NZ), DUBIOUS LOVE, KING SAMUEL, CASHIN CHEX (NZ), SENSATIONABULL, CAPTAIN BOND
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2.         MAHIA – Veterinary Certificate – Lame Off-fore
Race 3.         DEVILISH DANCER – To Trial – Racing Manners
Race 3.         ZURI ZURI – To Trial – Bucked
Race 5.         ROC DE RUSSIAN (NZ) – Warning – Hung In
Race 6.         LEGAL CHALLENGE – To Trial – Barrier Manners
Race 8.         PRETTY SLICK – Warning – Attempting to Buck
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2.         MAHIA – Jackson Murphy
                     MISHANI OPAL – Nathan Thomas
Race 3.         DAWSON DROVER – Warwick Satherley
Race 4.         ROY’S ROAD – Ryan Wiggins
Race 5.         GALACTIC ROCK – Isabella The
Race 7.         NINE CARATS – Chelsea Jokic
                     NOUVERRE FILLE – Samantha Collett
                     RUBY SPARKLES – Justin Stanley
Race 8.         IN BEL’S SHADOW – Samantha Collett
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 7.         SKREATCH – Late Scratching @ 10:53am – Transport Issue
Race 7.         LEGAL CHALLENGE – Late Scratching @ 4:12pm – Vets Advice
Race 8.         BRINGYATICKET – Late Scratching @ 10:53am – Transport Issue
 
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.