QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
Morven Race Club
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Good (Dirt)   RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – B. Cooke
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – B. Lines
Veterinarian – Dr T. McClymont
Swab Attendants – Dr T. McClymont
Starter – Mr R. King
 
 
Race 1:FRED BALLINGAL & DOUG UTTING MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP– 1000m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed when the rider and connections on TISANI MAGIC made application for the gelding to be declared a non-starter as it was their opinion the barrier failed to open as the start was affected. After viewing the available patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that TISANI MAGIC was denied a fair start when the barrier failed to open, although were not able to declare the gelding a non-starter under the previsions of AR204(c) as it had been placed 3rd by the judge.
 
BRIGHT COPPER – Hung out rounding the 700m. Jockey J. Rudd was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.
 
TOURMASTER – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 2:SHERIDAN DELFORCE TRANSPORT RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 HANDICAP – 1000m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed when the rider and connections of BRADDOCK DOWN made application to be declared a non-starter as it was their opinion that barrier failed to open as the start was affected. After viewing the available patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that BRADDOCK DOWN was denied a fair start when its barrier failed to open after the start was affected. Stewards subsequently declared the gelding a non-starter under AR204(c). Stewards ordered that all monies invested in BRADDOCK DOWN be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
 1 cents in the dollar for the win - #7
12 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #7
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter – #2
15 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #8
 
BLUEY’S READY – Stood flat footed and as a result tailed the field throughout taking no competitive part in the event. Hung out rounding the 700m.  Stewards advised trainer G. Steele that the gelding would be required to obtain two consecutive barrier certificates prior to returning to racing.
 
SWIFTLY MANGO – Began awkwardly
 
STRALEX – Began awkwardly.
 
MOVING DAY – Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: MORGAN PASTORAL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200m
 
ELITE ELIZABETH – Began awkwardly. Hung out throughout. Upon returning to scale Apprentice C. Miles advised that mare felt awkward in its action from a point leaving the 600m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
RIPOVA – Laid in over the concluding stages.
 
ROSES FOR OLLIE – Slow to begin. Raced greenly throughout the early stages.
 
CURIC – Began awkwardly.
 
NICE ONE WILSON – Slow into stride. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MY CHIN – Began awkwardly.
 
SHE MEANS BUSINESS – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 4:CURLEY CATTLE TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP – 1400m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed when the connections of GOLDEN TREASURE made application to be declared a non-starter as it was their opinion that the barrier failed to open after the start was affected. After viewing the available patrol footage, stewards were of the opinion that GOLDEN TREASURE was denied a fair start when its barrier failed to open after the start was affected. Stewards subsequently declared the mare a non-starter under the provisions of AR204(c). Stewards ordered that all monies invested in GOLDEN TREASURE be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win - #6
12 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #6
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter – #9
12 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #4
 
FORGED IN STONE – Began awkwardly. Apprentice P. Bradford was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip seven times prior to the 100m.
 
DISCO DOUGIE – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room and lost ground for a short distance leaving the 1100m.
 
ALL TOO SWEET – Began awkwardly.
 
PROTOTYPE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 5: SHEPPARD FAMILY MEMORIAL MORVEN CUP OPEN HANDICAP – 1400m
 
LI’L RODGE – Began awkwardly.
 
TROMMELSCHLAGEN – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ANOTHER PLAN – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6:MORVEN RACE CLB SUPPORTERS RACE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1800m
 
MARMARIS – Slow to begin.
 
MAXIMUM HUSTLE – Began awkwardly.
 
THE KROC – Began awkwardly.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensee’s
 
Reprimands
 
R4 – Peter Bradford – Use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
R2 – BLUEY’S READY – Stood Flat Footed – 2 Consecutive Barrier Cert’s Required
 
Late Scratching’s
 
R2 - VINAIGRETTE – No Rider Available
R4 - BUNDOORA – No Rider Available
 
 
The above 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