QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
MAREEBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 1st JULY 2017
WEATHER – OVERCAST         TRACK RATING – GOOD 3      RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, T Woodham
Starter – R Gardiner
Clerk of Scales – B Gray
Judge – I Adcock
Veterinarian – Mareeba Veterinary Service
Swab Attendant – P Williams
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT (INNISFAIL 17th JUNE 2017)
 
Jockey S Kaya pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that on Saturday June 17th 2017 at the meeting of the Innisfail Turf Club in Race 5 The Benchmark 60 Handicap, near the 900m he permitted his mount LIL’ RED MONKEY, which was racing in a position approximately one (1) horse away from the running rail to shift out abruptly to a position approximately three (3) horses away from the running rail, and in doing so made heavy contact with DAZZLUNA ridden by App. A Thomson who became severely unbalanced and was almost dislodged. PERFECTLY SWEET ridden by Jockey G Kliese was also inconvenienced. Jockey Kaya’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence at midnight 1st July 2017 up to and including midnight 9th July 2017. In determining penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Kaya’s good recent record in relation to rule, his admission of guilt and the degree of interference which was considered to be in the low to mid range. Jockey Kaya was advised of his right to an Internal Review.
 
GENERAL
 
App. E Cass who was unable to fulfil her commitments at today’s race meeting due to illness was advised that she will be required to provide a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding. Replacements were made as per race day summary.
 
Race 1: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMARA CLASS B HANDICAP 900m:
 
MAGNITUDE LAD – Began awkwardly.
 
NOVA CHINA – Lost ground when buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
SALMON ROE – Slowly into stride.
 
HE’S A VELLA – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CHEERS FOR AUSBRED – Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
TEXAS GAL – Was inclined to lay in down the running.

Race 2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT OPEN HANDICAP 900m:
 
MINNIE STREET – Was inclined to race ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Shifted in under pressure down the running. Jockey J Lambie was advised to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances.
 
CHEERING – Shifted out marginally near the 150m and bumped with another runner. Jockey B Thomson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
CHEVAL ARGENTE – Was tiring near the 150m when bumped by another runner which shifted out marginally.
 
STRICTLY MAGIC – Raced 3 wide for the majority. 
 
Race 3: TONKIN STEEL QTIS CLASS 3 PLATE 1123m:
 
CHAMAREL – Slowly away. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
TERRASAURUS – Slowly away. Bumped another runner when inclined to hang in for a short distance near the 900m despite the efforts of App. N Nelson.
 
SHOT OF COURAGE – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CRAIGLEA JAZZ - Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MY GIRL’S A DRAGON – Bumped by another runner which hung in for a short distance near the 900m.
 
FIZZICALLY WICKED – Had to be steadied after improving onto heels near the 300m.
 
BACKTOSPEC - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SHOW US SUMHEART – Jockey M Kai reported that the gelding had raced greenly throughout.
 
Race 4: STALLAN SECURITY BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1210m:
 
MUSTANG JACK - Began awkwardly. When questioned into the disappointing performance of the gelding Jockey M Kai stated that after beginning awkwardly MUSTANG JACK had only been able to assume the lead as per his normal racing pattern after working hard in the early stages and as a result had been unable to finish off the race as strongly as expected. Trainer Mr. S Cooper was of the opinion that the gelding may not have backed up after a 7 day turnaround on a firm surface at Laura. Both explanations were noted. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr. Cooper undertook to notify Stewards should anything which may have affected the performance of the horse become apparent in the next few days.
 
BONNIE BON BON – Slowly into stride. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SAPODILLA - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
NEW CALEDONIA – Was inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running.
 
Race 5: MAREEBA ROTARY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1500m:
 
CUT ‘N’ POLISH – Slowly away. Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
BIG TOMEE – Slowly into stride.
 
PHANTOM SOX – Was inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages.
 
GLOBAL GURU – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
CORONATION JOURNEY – Raced wide rounding the home turn
 
GUNGA GALUNGA – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
 App. N Nelson pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR137(a) in that near the 150m she made insufficient effort to prevent LIL’ RED MONKEY from shifting out under riding across the running of COUTAINVILLE (F Edwards) which had to be checked losing its rightful running and BIG TOMEE (J Felix) which was racing to the outside of COUTAINVILLE being hampered as LIL’ RED MONKEY continued to shift out. App. Nelson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence at midnight 8th July 2017 up to and including midnight 16th July 2017. In determining penalty Stewards took into account App. Nelson’s good recent record in relation to the rule, her admission of guilt, her conduct during the inquiry and the degree of interference which was considered to be within the low range. App. Nelson was advised of her right to an Internal Review.
 
SEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MAREEBA, SATURDAY 1st JULY 2017
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions: App. N Nelson. AR137(a). M/N 8th July 2017 up to and including M/N 16th July 2017.
Absent jockeys: App. E Cass. Medical clearance required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
 
Rider changes/late notification
Race 1: CRAIGLEA ALDI – App. N Nelson replaced App. E Cass.
Race 3: MUST BE OBEYED – S Kaya replaced App. E Cass.
Race 5: LIL’ RED MONKEY -  App. N Nelson replaced App. E Cass.
            OUR SINGLE DOUBT-Was ridden by K Rockett. Trainer’s explanation accepted.