QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
THANGOOL RACE CLUB
 
MONDAY 3RD JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H Gillett
Stewards – S Larkins, E Suli, G Wust
 
GENERAL
Due to apprentice Brooke Johnson being injured and jockey C Bayliss not attending the meeting, rider replacements were approved as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
Due
 
Race 1: BILOELA PLUMBING WORKS OPEN HANDICAP         1300 M
 
BRAD – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. When queried in relation to BRAD racing forward jockey A Butler advised that after beginning well, he was happy to maintain a forward position if possible. Mr Butler added that racing into the first turn he urged his mount for a distance to avoid being crossed by multiple runners which were racing wide and to his outside.
 
STARSONIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOMACK – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Trainer R Hay advised that while he was disappointed in the performance of MOMACK, he was mindful that the gelding was transported to the abandoned Tambo meeting at the weekend and with the travel involved for today’s meeting the gelding may be jaded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
REAL KEY – Raced keen in the early stages when leading.
 
JETSKI – Trainer Ms S Green was queried in relation to the improved performance of the gelding by comparison to its most recent starts. Ms Green advised that the gelding has steadily showed improvement in condition and fitness since joining the stable and were confident of JETSKI performing better in today’s event. Ms Green further added that the addition of blinkers and a tongue tie since JETSKI’S most recent start was of significant benefit.
 
MOENAVE – A fraction slow to begin.
 
MEDIA EMPIRE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 2: TOP PUB COMMERCIAL HOTEL BILOELA MAIDEN PLATE  1300 M
 
FLAWLESS AMBITION – Pulled hard in the run when racing outside the leader. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KLONDIKE STRIKE – Jockey J Stanley was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he rides his mounts out fully to the finish. In adopting this approach, stewards could not be satisfied that the actions of Mr Stanley had cost his mount the opportunity to finish in a better position considering the immediate proximity of the finish line that he had stopped riding and the manner in which his mount finished the race off.
 
PORTOLA (NZ) – Began awkwardly and was slow to begin as a result.
 
SIRENE – Raced wide throughout.
 
DIAMOND SKY – Over raced in the early stages and put in an awkward stride around the 900m turn. Raced greenly throughout the run. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
HE'LL HAVACHAT – Broke through the front of the barriers and was quickly restrained. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Rounding the turn near the 900m commenced to lay out and was momentarily restrained from the heels of DIAMOND SKY.
 
DIVIDER – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: HELLOWORLD TRAVEL BILOELA MAIDEN PLATE      800 M
 
The start was delayed considerably when two runners had to be removed from the barriers and vet checked.
 
IRRESISTIBLE FORCE – Fractious in the barriers and got its leg up in the barriers. Was removed from the gates and underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide with cover. Jockey J Stanley advised that prior to the race he was satisfied with his mounts action, however after failing to show any speed in the early stages he felt that the gelding may have showed signs of soreness and that the gelding laid out over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of soreness to the left fore leg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to IRRESISTIBLE FORCE racing again.
 
MAGNETIC MAN - Got its leg up in the barriers. Was removed from the gates and underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Raced greenly soon after the start and lost ground as a consequence.
 
AGNES WATERS – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE HACKNEYDIAMOND – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover.
 
LITTLE MISS BELLE – Began awkwardly. Raced keen in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
WET FAT CAT – Briefly tightened near the 400m.
 
CERARED – Approaching the turn near the 400m, laid in briefly tightening WET FAT CAT.
 
EMPEROR TEIO – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: BILOELA DISCOUNT CHEMIST BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 800 M
 
I AM FEARLESS – Awkwardly placed on the heels of I’M PINKER for a number of strides rounding the home turn.
 
GROWL – Inconvenienced soon after the start when EXTREMAARTY shifted out after blundering.
 
EXTREMAARTY – Knuckled badly soon after the start.
 
I'M PINKER – Shifted ground outwards under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice J McMurray was reminded of his obligations to ensure he takes measures to correct his mounts when shifting ground.
 
IGBO – Underwent a re-saddle behind the barriers.
 
BET LUCY – As apprentice N Olzard was unable to claim any portion of her allowance apprentice A Graham was the approved replacement rider. Apprentice N Olzard was fined $100 under AR143(14)(a) for accepting a ride and being unable to claim any portion of her allowance. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in apprentice A Graham having to stop riding and straighten her mount on a number of occasions. Trainer L Wanless was questioned regarding his runner being presented late into the mounting yard. Mr Wanless explained that during the saddling process the original girth was too small and as a result of obtaining a suitably sized girth, this delayed the horses arrival into the mounting yard.
 
Race 5: HEILBRONN'S MENSLAND BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP    1075 M
 
FAST SONG – Bumped and carried wider near the 500m. Trainer A Briskey advised that he felt the horse proved to be disappointing although racing second up for a significant period. The trainer added that the firmer track conditions may not have suited the gelding today.
 
AWESOME MISS – Began awkwardly and slow to muster early speed. Soon after the start momentarily steadied from the heels of BARRY’S LANE. Raced wide throughout.
 
AFROGINASOCK – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, jockey A Butler advised that the horse did not travel on the bit at any stage and failed to run on as the tempo of the race remained strong throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CAMAROSA – Briefly tightened around the 800m turn.
 
BALEXIA – Raced wide from at point near the 800m. Near the 400m, laid in and had to steadied from the heels of SEEYOU LATER.
 
VALENTINA EXPRESS – Shifted inwards marginally around the 800m turn and briefly tightened CAMAROSA. Approaching the 500m, stepped outwards and bumped with FAST SONG carrying that runner wider. Inclined to lay in on occasions during the run.
 
BARRY'S LANE – Raced wide early.
 
Race 6: BERWICK EQUINE BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400 M
 
MOTION LEGEND – When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer R Williams advised that he has recently trying varying gear changes with the gelding and was confident of an improved performance today. The trainer added that the horse continues to work well and has proved to be frustrating in getting the gelding to perform at its best.
 
ONCHAO – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced leaving the 500m.
 
EL OF A SENORITA – Apprentice J McMurray advised that the mare travelled well throughout, however when asked for an effort, failed to run on as expected. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Trainer C Taylor advised that he was of the opinion that EL OF A SENORITA raced flat in today’s event however he was not overly disappointed in the run and would likely continue with the preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be showing signs of a poor post-race recovery.
 
YULE MY HERO - Attempted to shift out from behind the leader, JELLISHOT, leaving the 500m, however was unsuccessful and remained held for some distance until entering the home straight. It was noted that both KIRELLA SHORES and ONCHAO were inconvenienced for some distance. Switched wider off the heels of EL OF A SENORITA approaching the 100m.
 
SPRING VALLEY – Slow to begin.
 
JELLISHOT – Underwent a re-saddle behind the barriers.
 
IMAGINE THAT – Began awkwardly and blundered soon after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Inconvenienced leaving the 500m.
 
COCO CUBER – Approaching the 900m turn, laid in for a number of strides.
 
Race 7: BILOELA FLORIST QTIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1300 M
 
VICTORY'S GHOST – Dipped near the 500m. Jockey M Butler advised that he felt the gelding was awkward in its action upon pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
DEVIL ENUFF – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages and was restrained for some distance near the 900m.
 
DESERT GRIT – Jockey W Satherley advised that after being slow to begin the gelding never travelled well and proved to be disappointing. Trainer G Green advised that he was also disappointed with the performance of the gelding and connections will be consulted in regards to the future of the gelding within his stable. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
DIAMOND MONEY – Shifted out under riding near 100m.
 
LORD VADER – Bumped heavily at the start with ROMAN QUEEN. Over raced in the early stages until obtaining a position on the rails near the 900m.
 
SCOTTISH FARMER – Declared a late scratching at 4.24pm on veterinary advice after displaying signs of colic. All monies invested on SCOTTISH FARMER were ordered to be refunded in full and the following betting deductions applied.
 
Winner DAUNTING LADY - less 4 cents the win and 7 cents the place.
Second VICTORY’S GHOST - less 6 cents.
Third DIAMOND MONEY - less 4 cents.
 
ROMAN QUEEN – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with LORD VADER. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DAUNTING LADY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TELMESOMETHIN'GIRL – Dipped near the 500m.
 
MISS RINEHART – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4 Apprentice N Olzard $100 – AR143(14)(a) failed to claim allowance.
 
Absent jockeys
Brooke Johnson (injured)
Corey Bayliss (unable to attend)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
IRRESISTABLE FORCE, VALENTINA EXPRESS, EL OF A SENORITA.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 IRRESISTABLE FORCE – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 7 SCOTTISH FARMER – Veterinary clearance required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 MOMACK - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg),
Race 2 MASTER RICH - Todd Banks (replaced B Johnson)
           GREEN PARK - Ms Melea Castle (a0/50kg),
Race 3 JE SUIS FABULEUX - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg), (replaced B Johnson)
           EMPEROR TEIO - Ms Melea Castle (a0/50kg),
Race 4 I’M PINKER - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg), (replaced B Johnson)
             BET LUCY – A Graham replaced N Olzard (unable to claim)
Race 5 CAMAROSA - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
           BALEXIA - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg), (replaced B Johnson)
           VALENTINA EXPRESS - Ms McKenzie Apel (a2/54kg),
           LAST LAUGH - Nikki Olzard (a2/54kg),
Race 6 EL OF A SENORITA - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg), (replaced B Johnson)
Race 7 DIAMOND MONEY - Jace McMurray (a3/52kg), (replaced B Johnson)
           LORD VADER - Ms Tasha Chambers (replaced C Bayliss)
Late scratchings
Race 7 SCOTTISH FARMER @ 4.24pm – veterinary advice.
 
 
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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.