QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT
 
NANANGO RACE CLUB – SUNDAY, 3 December 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Downgraded at 11.30am- Soft 6.
RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann
Stewards – L Hicks, W Flynn
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Mr. B Webb
Judge – Mr. G Knight
Veterinarian – Nanango Veterinary Surgeon
Swab attendants – J Compton
Starter – Mr. K Dennien
 
RACE 1: MALCOLM McCALLUM MEMORIAL Class B Handicap 800m
 
TAILGATING Slow away, shortly after the start swung sideways dislodging its rider. Jockey B Appo, was inspected by QAS and passed fit to fulfil engagements.
ANXPENSE fractious in the gates inspected by the Vet and declared a late scratching at 1:25pm. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on its barrier manners.
GOOD GRACIOUS MAE–Jockey lost the whip inside the final 100m.
 
Deductions were          .37 the win
                                     .31 the place
 
RACE 2: NANANGO RSL/PEDERSEN MEMORIAL QTIS Maiden Plate 1000m
RED WEDDING Reared as the start was affected losing ground. Over raced in the early stages and steadied from heels near the 600m.
PAST DARK Jumped awkwardly then tightened. Raced wide throughout.
LIFES A WITCH over raced in the early stages. Steadied from heels near the 600m..
MAGEQUILL checked, when steadied from heels near the 600m losing his position. Post race vet examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
CYCLONE MIA Hung in under pressure in the straight.
GOING BALLISTIC held up when the approaching the home turn, then disappointed for a run near the 100m.
NEW YORK MISS jumped awkwardly.
CRAIGLEA MARIAH Took charge of its rider going to the gates and was passed fit to start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 3: WILD HORSE – FM YARRAMAN Benchmark 65 Handicap 1000m
MISTA BUSY began slowly.
PICK OF THE PUBS Jumped awkwardly.
ROBERTS COMMAND raced wide early stages.
HARIIR – tired from the home turn. Post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RACE 4: HERITAGE BANK NANANGO Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap 1200m
MON CLINTON Stood flatfooted and refused to jump, connections were advised that it would be required to requalify in one official trial. Stewards delayed the declaration of correct weight to ensure MON CLINTON was afforded a fair start.
LITTLE ALBERT Slowly away, floundered in softer going near the 600m, jockey also reported it resented the kick back
CRAIGLEA CEON Slow away, raced wide without cover throughout
CUSTODY Raced wide without cover throughout.
LUCKS IN Reared in the enclosure making heavy contact with the ground and was declared a late scratching at 3:11pm on Vets advice.
Deductions      – Win Value    .11cents in the dollar
                        -Place Value    .11cents in the dollar

RACE 5: JOHN DUNDAS AUTOMOTIVE Benchmark 50 Handicap 1600m.
NAVILLUS REXTED Over raced before tiring in the concluding stages.
MARLAHN Over raced early to middle stages.
ONE MORE TWIST slow to begin.
JERROCITY Slow to begin.
NAUTICAL LAD raced 3 wide without cover throughout, shifted in and tightened just prior to the line.
KNIGHTS ABLAZE raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
ALL APPLES held up between the 600m – 400m, shifted ground noticeably over the final 150m. Jockey Geran was advised to exercise greater care when riding his mount to the line.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Nil

Fines
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Race 4 MON CLINTON - Stood flat footed at start and refused to move. Required to requalify in one official trial.
 
Bleeders.
Nil.
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4 – Man Overboard - Jockey Wayne O’Connell (ill and Medical Clearance required prior to next engagement) replaced with Billie- Rose Derbyshire.

Late Scratchings.
Race 1 Anxpense – fractious in gates and withdrawn on veterinary advice. 1.15pm.
Race 2 Craiglea Weapon – 12.40pm float incident.
Race 4 Lucks In – Veterinary advice 3.11pm.