QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MAREEBA TURF CLUB INC. SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  
TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard  
Steward – F. Hartford
Clerk of Scales – B. Gray  
Judge – A. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – Dr E. Maloney  
Starter – B. Brady
 
Supplementary Report:
 
Cairns Saturday 28 August 2021
 
9 - DAINTREE GUINEAS QTIS 4Y0 Hcp 
 
KOONUNGA HILL – Trainer T. Rowe advised stewards that a subsequent veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have soreness in both front knees to which it is being treated for and will be sent for a spell. Mr Rowe was advised a veterinary clearance of soundness must be provided prior to its next barrier trial or race.  
 
General:
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions the following riders were permitted to ride their respective mounts .5kg over the allotted minimum weight:
Race 1, S. Wilson – Arawelo, M. Abe – She’s Atop Porsche

Race 1: MAREEBA MAZDA QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 900 Metres
 
ARAWELO – Slow to begin.
 
EMMA ROCKET – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
PAMILL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 2: GRAHAM HOTEL MAREEBA BRACELET BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1010 Metres
 
FLUTTERING – Slow to begin.

INDY SHOWGIRL – Slow to begin.
 
SET TO SIZZLE – Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start before being corrected.
 
LABRUSCO – Shifted wider leaving the 600 metres to improve.
 
Race 3:STALLANS SECURITY CLASS B HANDICAP – 1123 Metres
 
CAIERON – Delayed the start significenty when fractious in its preliminary dislodging rider A. Thomson entering the course proper, galloped some distance before being declared a late scratching at 3.10pm by order of stewards.On the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on CAIERON were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 27 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of all place bets to be applicable. Trainer L Reys was advised the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again. Rider A. Thomson was examined by the Qld Ambulance Medical Officers which revealed bruising to her forehead. Jockey Thomson was advised she must provide a medical clearance prior to her next race riding engagement. A post-race veterinary examination of CAIERON revealed no significant abnormalities other than exhaustion.       

AHRI'S AMORE –Began awkwardly and shifted out tightening CAT IN THE RAINE.
 
FIRST SLIP –Began awkwardly and shifted in tightening CAT IN THE RAINE. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
CAT IN THE RAINE – After being initially slow to begin was tightened for room and lost ground.
 
STYLE LINE – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the middle stages for a short distance. Shifted wider leaving the 600 metres.
 
Race 4: QUALITY SHEDS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
SOUL SEARCHER – Due to a misunderstanding jockey S Wilson was dually engaged and was replaced by R. Shred. Tightened for room on jumping, was checked and lost ground. Shifted wider leaving the 600 metres to improve.
 
MURTALLICA – Began awkwardly and shifted out tightening SOUL SEARCHER.
 
FORGIATO (NZ) – Began awkwardly and shifted in tightening SOUL SEARCHER.
 
MUSICAL GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
SHIFTY SHAMUS – Slow to begin.Raced wide in the early and middle stages until improving forward and obtaining the lead leaving the 900 metres.
 
Race 5: PIMS MAREEBA CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 2000 Metres
 
THE GOOD THE BAD (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
SUNNY COWBOY – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. Connections advised the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell.  
 
REGAL HEART – Laid out passing the winning post on the first occasion.  
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Race 3          A. Thomson (Jockey)          Dislodged in pre-liminary – Medical required.   
 
Late riders
Race 1          Fascinating Miss      W. D’Avila
Race 5          Soul Searcher          R. Shred  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Red Denaro, Buwan, Shifty Shamus, Helluva Hoffa, He’s Wow Class, The Good The Bad
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bans
Race 3          Caieron         Fractious in pre-liminary Trial to stewards satisfaction AR20(e)
 
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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.