QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
THANGOOL SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2020
 
WEATHER – Overcast                TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/ GOOD 3 at 11.35am/ Firm 2 retrospective to race 1.

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Adams
Stewards – T Hudson & E Suli (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – M Simpson
Judge – B Moschoni
Veterinarian – Dr K Scott
Sample Control Officer – C Spencer
Starter – L Warehan
 
 
 
Race 1: OWNERS & TRAINERS CL B HCP – 1075M
 
 
KAMERGIO – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RAINBOW SPARKLES – Slow to begin
 
LA CELESTINA – Overraced in the early stages. In the vicinity of the 900m had to be
restrained after improving onto heels. Hung out rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, Jockey M Crawford stated that in his opinion his mount resented the dusty kickback and as a result LA CELESTINA hung out rounding the turn. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
LADY BEC – In the vicinity of the 200m became awkwardly placed on the heels of BENNELONG (NZ) and had to shift in to improve into clear running.
 
BONNY’S TREASURE – Was declared a late scratching at 12.10pm due to no available rider.
 
MARQUANT – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: SIMMONS BAKERY OPEN HCP – 1075M
 
Prior to correct weight, apprentice Elyce Smith (FOUR EXCEL, 2nd placegetter) viewed the Stewards' patrol footage. As both Elyce Smith and the Stewards were satisfied that there were insufficient grounds for a successful objection, correct weight was declared.
 
FOUR EXCEL – In the vicinity of the 400m had to be restrained after being disappointed for a narrow run between FINAL HOPE and MUSIC SCENE which rolled in marginally.
 
MALKARA – Hampered on jumping away.
 
WALSHIE – As the gelding hadn’t started in over 12 months, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: THANGOOL RACE CLUB BM60 HCP – 1200M
 
BROOK’S PLEASURE – Raced Wide in the early stages.
 
AUSSIE TYCOON – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: MEMBERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1300M
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Apprentice E Smith (PIABLE 3rd place) to review the stewards patrol films to ascertain if she had grounds to lodge an objection. After doing so Apprentice Smith lodged an objection against IQELA (2nd place), alleging interference from the vicinity of the 400m to the finish. After hearing evidence and reviewing the patrol films it was ascertained that PIABLE was contacted and carried wider on the track in the vicinity of the 250m by IQELA which hung out despite the efforts of its rider. Bearing in mind the beaten margin of a nose and the interference, stewards upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the amended placings.
 
URBAN YANKEE – Slow to begin. Trainer Mr T Williams reported that on return to his stable, the gelding was lame in both fore legs. Stewards advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to a future race start.
 
IQELA – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
PIABLE – Hampered and carried wider on entering the home straight.
 
SPRING BEAT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: RAY WHITE BENCHMARK 55 HCP – 1400M
 
BON WARRIOR – Slow to begin.
 
GAMBIT – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JOE ALBERT – Hampered on jumping away.
 
LENNON’S PADDOCK – Jumped away awkwardly shifted in abruptly almost dislodging its rider.
 
SIEGE OF ENNIS – Slow to begin
 
PERFECTLY ALIGNED – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
CHERMSIDE MISS – Was declared a late scratching at 12.10pm due to no available rider.


ANGEL OF LEON – Was declared a late scratching at 12.10pm due to no available rider.
 
 
General
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred in the mounting inclosure prior the running of race 3.  After considering all the evidence, trainer Denis Schultz was issued with a charge under the provisions of AR228(b) which reads: “A person must not engage in; misconduct, improper conduct or unseemly behaviour.”The specifics of the charge being that Denis Schultz as a licensed trainer with the Queensland Racing and Integrity Commission, prior to the running of Race 3, while in the mounting yard struke ON THE TWEED with his fist in the vicinity of the head. Trainer Denis Schultz pleaded guilty to the charge.
 
When considering an appropriate penalty, Stewards view breaches of this kind very seriously as it can have a detrimental effect of the image of racing. Penalties must serve as a general deterrent to illustrate to the entire racing industry that these activities cannot be condoned. Stewards also took into account previous penalties for breaches of this rule.
 
Trainer Denis Schultz was fined $2000. Acting under the provisions of AR283(5) Stewards ordered $1000 to be suspended for a period of 2 years pending no further breach of a similar rule.
 
Trainer Denis Schultz was advised of his rights of appeal.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil.
 
Fines
General – Denis Schultz – Trainer – AR228(b) - $2000 ($1000 suspended for 2 years AR283(5))
 
Suspensions
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 4 – Urban Yankee – Lame both fore legs – Vet clearance required – AR20(e)
 
Horses swabbed
 
Pre Race
Race 3 Kruger                                                                                                                                                  
 
Post Race
 
All Winners and Shigeru Mahogany