QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
THANGOOL RACE CLUB INC
THANGOOL – MONDAY 6TH JUNE 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Heavy 8          RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – E Suli, S Larkins and G Meek
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – B Moschioni
Veterinarian – Dr R Olsen
Starter – L Wareham
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards accepted trainer T Chambers explanation for the late scratching of MISS PIPER in race one after receiving late notice of the prevailing track conditions.
 
Due to the abandonment of an interstate meeting the race start times were amended as follows:
 
Race 1 – 12:55pm
Race 2 – 1:35pm
Race 3 – 2:10pm
Race 4 – 2:45pm
Race 5 – 3:20pm
Race 6 – 3:55pm
Race 7 – 4:35pm
 
Prior to the first race Stewards inspected the track together with a delegation of jockeys. All parties were satisfied the track was suitable for racing and the meeting commenced as scheduled.
 
Race 1: ST JOEY'S FAMILY DAY JULY 16 Maiden Plate 800 metres
 
TUANAKI CREEK – The start of the event was delayed when TUANAKI CREEK refused to load and was declared a late scratching at 12:59pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on the gelding be refunded with the following deductions:
 
1st – 7 cents win (FINEST ACT), 10c place (FINEST ACT)
2nd – 6 cents  place (SHE’S OUT THERE)
3rd – 10 cents place (LADY CONAVARO)
 
Trainer B Phillips was advised that TUANAKI CREEK would be required to complete a satisfactory trial prior to its next future race start.
 
BREAKER BREAKER – Raced wide with cover throughout the event.
 
MS MINNELLI – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
PODDY'S GRACE – Slow to begin.
 
TISAYAC – Raced wide early stages.
 
CANTOR – Jumped away awkwardly before losing ground settling at the back of the field. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LAST LAUGH – Slow to begin.
 
SHE'S OUT THERE – Rider N. Thomas reported that his mount was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages of the event. He further stated he had difficulty with his mount upon pulling up following the race.
 
Following the running of Race one Jockey’s expressed concern with the safety of the track after two steady rain showers passed after the initial track inspection. The Jockey’s that rode in race one were unanimous they had safety concerns and they were unable to ride in a fully competitive manner. The remainder of the meeting was subsequently abandoned by Stewards at 1.12pm.
 
 
Race 2: THANGOOL CUP SEPTEMBER 10 Maiden Plate 1300 metres
Abandoned
 
Race 3: THANK YOU TRC VOLUNTEERS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap
1600 metres
Abandoned
 
Race 4: DEVINE RACING BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 800 metres
Abandoned
 
Race 5: BRENNAN RACING QTIS Class 1 Handicap 1200 metres
Abandoned
 
Race 6: RIDEOUT RACING 2022 BATTLE OF THE BUSH THANGOOL
QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
Abandoned
 
Race 7: AUSLEC-LH BILOELA BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1075 metres
Abandoned
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
FINEST ACT
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: TUANAKI CREEK – Refused to load – Satisfactory trial required
 
Late scratchings
Race 1: MISS PIPER – Track conditions
Race 1: TUANAKI CREEK – Refused to load
 
 
The matters contained within this 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.