QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY TURF CLUB

THURSDAY 4TH JULY 2024

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.01

OFFICIALS

Chairman – E. Suli
Stewards Panel – T. Hudson, H. Gillett & G. Wust


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

MACKAY 18TH JUNE 2024

Trainer T McGovern was issued with a charge under LR68(1) in that he failed to scratch both his runners POKER DANCER and KEEP ON RUNNING by the prescribed time from Race 1 at the Mackay meeting held on the 18th of June 2024 and was fined $200. In assessing penalty stewards took into consideration Mr McGovern’s guilty plea, his record in relation to the rule, the fact no runner engaged in Race 1 had been denied a start due to these actions and his genuine remorse as he was of the belief that he had scratched the runners when nominating other stable runners for another meeting on the 16th of June.

GLADSTONE 29TH JUNE 2024

ASPEN LAD – Trainer D. Johnstone stated that ASPEN LAD pulled up okay since its run and has since been sent for a short spell.

ROCKHAMPTON 30TH JUNE 2024

JUNGLE BEAT – Trainer J. O’Sing has confirmed that JUNGLE BEAT has been sent for a spell.

KLONDIKE STRIKE – Trainer C. Taylor has confirmed that KLONDIKE STRIKE has left his stables.

HONKYTONK DIVA – Trainer C. Taylor has advised that HONKYTONK DIVA had pulled up well since its run and would look to continue this current campaign by bypassing the Rockhampton carnival and look to target races at Mackay.

ARBAT – Trainer R. Vale has advised that ARBAT has left his stables and reiterated that ARBAT would now be retired.

FLAMENCO ROSE – Trainer R. Vale has advised that he had undertaken blood tests from FLAMENCO ROSE which were indicative of dehydration and the mare has been treated accordingly. Trainer Vale further stated that the mare will continue with its current campaign.

NAMAZU – Trainer R. Vale reported that blood tests taken from NAMAZU were indicative of dehydration and the gelding has been treated accordingly and will continue with its preparation to run in the Rockhampton Cup on the 13th of July.

ENUFF HE SAID – Trainer S. Green advised that ENUFF HE SAID had pulled up well following its run and stated that she believes that the heavy track conditions on the day were the primary reasons for the performance. Trainer S Green further stated that the gelding would continue with its current preparation.


GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights:

Race 3. J. Stanley – +1kg
C. Bayliss - +1kg
Race 8. W. Satherley – +1kg
C. Bayliss – +1kg

As S Sheargold was unable to attend the meeting due to personal reasons, he was replaced in Race 1 on SAVVY MISS by W Satherley.


Race 1: SKY RACING QTIS 2YO HCP – 1200M

MISHANI DESTINY – Near the 500m had to be eased off the heels of SAVVY MISS to improve into clear running.

SAVVY MISS – Jockey W. Satherley reported that his mount initially travelled well up until the 600m when the filly was inclined to hang out and was unable to ridden out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that SAVVY MISS would be required to barrier trial.


Race 2: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS MDN HCP – 1100M

IRRESISTIBLE FORCE – Overraced in the early stages. Inclined to lay out in the home straight.

MR SQUIGGLE'S MATE – Steadied from the heels of ARACELI near the 800m.

EFFEMINATE – Jumped awkwardly.

LADY DE VEGA – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

SPEC OF SILVER – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages before electing to push forward and assume a position outside the lead near the 650m.

ZABOOG – Raced wide throughout.

POLLY HOFFA – Slow to begin.

ARACELI – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages and had to be steadied from the heels of IRRESISTIBLE FORCE near the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey R. Stewart stated his intentions were to lead or be near the speed, however when he was unable to do this due to ARACELI jumping away awkwardly, he was forced to race further back than intended. Jockey Stewart added his mount resented this racing pattern and refused to settle in the early stages and when he asked the filly for an effort in the home straight, ARACELI responded only fairly.

MACFARLANE (GB) – Jumped away awkwardly and slow to begin.


Race 3: LADBROKE IT! OPEN HCP – 1560M

SAVVY LEGEND (NZ) – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted into the event, apprentice L. Martyn stated that her instructions were to have the mount where comfortable, but, if possible, try and attempt to obtain a position closer to the speed. Apprentice Martyn added that after beginning only fairly, she elected to try and position herself behind CLASS OF ROYALTY in an attempt to track that horse into the event. She added that when she attempted to do this near the 1300m, her mount started to pull hard and whilst being mindful of the stables instructions and the fact SAVVY LEGEND (NZ) had blinkers back on for this event, rather than fight and restrain her mount, she elected to let her mount stride forward and work towards the lead. Trainers’ representative confirmed the instructions and was satisfied with the way the gelding finished its race off in the circumstances.

CLASS OF ROYALTY – Bumped at the 200m and then had to be steadied for a stride over the concluding stages when SUCH A WHIT (C Jokic) shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey C Jokic was reprimanded under AR131(a).


Race 4: BOOK FOR LADBROKES SPORTSMAN LUNCHEON FRIDAY 9th AUGUST BM60 HCP 60 – 1560M

SIR GRACE (NZ) – Bounded on jumping.

TEXAS STORM – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

SARNIA – Raced wide from the 1300m onwards.

ADMIRAL ASH – Slow to begin and raced wide from the 1300m onwards. Laid in under pressure in the home straight


Race 5: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES QTIS 3YO C2 HCP – 1300m

NOBLE HEART – Jockey J. Bayliss reported that whilst he was not overly disappointed with the performance of the gelding, he indicated that he was expecting his mount to be a lot more competitive in the final stages of the event. He added that being second up in its preparation may have been a factor and would expect NOBLE HEART to derive benefit from the run.

I EFF OH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

VIENNAWAITSFORYOU – Jumped away awkwardly. Passing the 600m had to be steadied from heels for a number of strides after being placed in restricted room when the pace slackened.

SKREATCH – Steadied on a number of occasions near the 600m when the pace slackened.

MISHANI AVIATOR – Raced wide throughout.

CHUCKA DUMMY – Slow to begin and raced greenly in the early stages.


Race 6: LADBROKES RACING CLUB C6 PLT – 1300M

OUTBACK ACTION – Jumped away awkwardly.

BRINGYATICKET – Raced keenly in the early stages.

CASHIN' CHEX (NZ) – Slow into stride and raced wide from the 800m onwards.

EMMA'S JET – Raced wide throughout.

KICK ON COMMAND – Jockey J. Stanley reported that his intentions were not to race that far back in the event however after beginning awkwardly, he was forced to race in a rearward position. He added that whilst he was forced to race in the position, he was not overly disappointed with how KICK ON COMMAND responded to his riding in the circumstances and reiterated that his mount generally races better when able to be in a forward position. Trainer C. Taylor concurred with jockey Stanley’s summarisation and undertook to report back if anything becomes amiss with KICK ON COMMAND in the days subsequent. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.


Race 7: MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 10 AUGUST RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HCP – 1300M

Correct weight was delayed to allow the rider of 2nd placegetter OBLIQUITY (J Huxtable) to view the available films to ascertain whether there were grounds for a protest. After viewing the available films, he elected not to proceed and correct weight was delayed.

OBLIQUITY – Raced wide until obtaining a position near the 900m.

MAKE IT FLASHY – Slow to begin.

SENNAPROST – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the lead near the 900m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

TEST OF WAR – Steadied from the heels of OBLIQUITY near the 800m.

MIL CIENTO – Reared on jumping and was slow as a result. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

SAILOR'S RUM – Pulled hard near the 800m and shifted wide on the home turn.

WANDJINA SPIRIT – Jumped away awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

CHILLI PALMER – Pulled hard in the early stages.

ROZNAMLA (NZ) – Slow to begin.

Following the running of this race, Jockey J. Huxtable reported that during the loading process his left foot was struck in the barriers, however at the time was not displaying any injuries or concerns.


Race 8: BARRY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL LIGHTNING OPEN HCP – 1100M

OCEAN EMPEROR – Raced wide in the early stages.

CABALO ESCURO – Slow to muster speed on jumping.

BOLD HUNTER – Jumped away extremely awkwardly causing jockey J. Bayliss to become unbalanced in the saddle. Raced wide throughout.

FANAAR (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly.


Race 9: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 26 JULY C3 PLT – 1100M

PRIVATE CHEETAH – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

CHALKLEY – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.

TSUNAMI FORCE – Had to be steadied to avoid the heels of JUST FRANK when overracing near the 600m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ICE SKATER – Was declared a late scratching at 4:43pm on veterinary advice after an examination at the barriers found the mare to be lame in the near-hind leg. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on ICE SKATER be refunded with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers:

4 cents in the dollar for the win (GROWL)
5 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner (GROWL)
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place (TERMINUS)
4 cents in the dollar for 3rd place (PRIVATE CHEETAH)

Trainer L. Wright was advised that ICE SKATER would require a veterinary clearance prior to next race start.

TERMINUS – Laid out rounding the home turn.

JUST FRANK – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Jockey C Jokic – careless riding – AR131(a).

Fines
Mackay 18th June – Trainer T McGovern – LR68(1) – Failed to scratch runners by the prescribed time - $200


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
AWOL (NZ), CASHIN’ CHEX (NZ), WANDJINA SPIRIT

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. SAVVY MISS – Hung out – To official barrier trial
Race 9. ICE SKATER – Lame in the near hind


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. SAVVY MISS – Warwick Satherley
Race 7. MAKE IT FLASHY – Karl Zechner
TEST OF WAR – Chris Whiteley
ROZNAMLA (NZ) – Corey Bayliss
NINE CARATS – Adrian Layt
OUR HEART THROB – Warwick Satherley
Race 8. OCEAN EMPEROR – Justin Huxtable

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.