QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB  –    FRIDAY, 27th January 2017
 
WEATHER - FINE                           -                TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
 
RAIL – OUT 4.5  METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST, OUT 5.5 METRES REMAINDER OF COURSE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Ms J. Portch,  Mr  R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge – Mr P. McLeod/ Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Mrs D. Viero
Swab Assistant - Ms A. Lee
Bookmaker Supervisor -  Mr A. Paton
Starters – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr B. Palmer
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Innisfail Turf Club, 7th January 2017
 
Race 2: Costa Group QTIS Class 2 Handicap 900 metres.
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry from Innisfail Turf Club on Saturday 7th January 2017 into the reason SNITZEL ROSE (J. Felix) fell, dislodging its rider. After hearing evidence from Jockey J. Felix,  the rider of SNITZEL ROSE, and placing on record the initial evidence from Riders B. Thomson (OUR RECIPE) and G. Kliese, (ORCHARD) and viewing the official race film, it was established that near the 200 metres, whilst being ridden along, ORCHARD shifted in, dictating the line of OUR RECIPE, which became unbalanced and shifted in to the rightful running line of SNITZEL ROSE, resulting in that horse clipping the heels of OUR RECIPE and falling, dislodging rider J. Felix.
 
Jockey G. Kliese pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a). After taking into account Jockey Kliese’s forthright evidence throughout the inquiry and his exemplary record over recent years stewards suspended his licence to ride in races for a period of 3 calendar weeks, to commence at midnight on 27th January 2017 up to and including 17th February 2017. Jockey Kliese was reminded of his rights of review in relation to this charge.
 
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LATE RIDING CHANGES
 
As Apprentice E. Cass was injured and unable to fulfil her engagements, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. App. Cass was advised that she must provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.
 
 
RACE 1: Like Townsville Turf Club on Facebook QTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap -  1000 metres
1st  -LOOK TO HEAVEN   2nd – CHRLOTTE’S LUCK  3rd  -   POISE ‘N’ STYLE  4th -  MISS CELITA  
 
CHARLOTTE’S LUCK – Slow to begin.
 
MAGIC WINGS – Slow to begin. Finished a considerable distance from the winner. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer T. Simmons was advised that a warning will be placed on the horse’s competitiveness. Ms Simmons informed stewards that it is now her intention that MAGIC WINGS be sent for an immediate spell.
 
MISS CELITA – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which finished some distance from the winner, did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer F. Wieland was advised that a warning will be placed on the horse’s competitiveness.
 
 
RACE 2: -  Evergreen Turf Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
1st  -ROMANOVA  2nd  -   ALL BARLILY  3rd  - MONLIT CLOUD  4th  -  ST COVET LASS
 
BIT BY BIT – A late scratchng, at 8.45 a.m., by order of the stewards, after being injured en route to the course. Trainer T. Rowe was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the filly being permitted to race again.
 
MURTAHOME – Delayed the start when it proved difficult to load. Trainer J. Campeao was advised that a warning will be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
 
BOUN CI – Delayed the start when it proved difficult to load. Trainer J. Campeao was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Raced greenly in the early stages. Raced 4 wide with no cover throughout the race.
 
ST COVET LASS – Began awkwardly.
 
MAGITORIAL – Began awkwardly.
 
ALL BAR LILY – Began awkwardly, raced 3 wide with no cover.
 
MOONLIT CLOUD – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RACE 3:  Happy 80th Pat Kennedy Class 1  Handicap - 1200 metres
1st  -  BOLD PEAK  2nd  -  JAY VENTURE/NADEEM ESPRIT DH  - 4th  WONDERFUL TALE  
 
WONDERFUL TALE  - Crowded for room on jumping. Steadied when crowded for room approaching the finish line.
 
JAY VENTURE – Shifted in under pressure approaching the finish line and crowded another runner.
 
LITTLE RED ROCKET – After being slow to begin was then tightened for room soon after the start. Commenced to over-race leaving the 1000 metres and was shifted to a 3 wide position for the remainder of the race.
 
NADEEM ESPRIT – Was tightened for room on jumping away.
 
FUJIN – Began very awkwardly and shifted in at the start.
 
SNITZEL ROSE – Was awkwardly placed on heels near the 400 metres and had to be steadied.
 
BOLD PEAK – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FALSE ALARM – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
INS0LVENT  - Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
IZZY’S KEEPER - Raced 3 wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
RACE 4:  Northern Rural Group BenchMark 55 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st  -  TIERES ROCK  2nd  -  CHAT TIME  3rd  -  CHEERING  4th  -  UNION JUKEBOX
 
RAINING DOLLARS – Delayed the start when it shifted its off front plate during its preliminary, requiring farrier attention. Slow to begin.
 
OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Began very awkwardly, shifted in, made contact with another runner and lost ground.
 
PARTY TILL DAWN – Began awkwadly and was then tightened for room and lost ground.
 
CHEERING – Began awkwardly and shifted out at the start, inconveniencing another runner.
 
TIERE’S ROCK – A post-race veterinary examination of TIERES ROCK Revealed that the gelding was lame in the off front leg. Trainer F.Wieland was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the horse’s next start.

RACE 5: Gracie Signs BenchMark 70 Handicap -  1400 metres
1st  -  SLADE AMIGOS  2nd  -  JORDAN  3rd  -  DELIVERY  4th  -  GOOD MUSIC
 
ELEMENT OF CHANCE – Slow into stride. Inconvenienced near the 900 metres and was steadied.
 
ALDREN – Laid in near the 900 metres and inconvenienced other runners. Rider F. Edwards was advised to make a greater effort in similar circumstances. Lost its near hind plate during running.
 
WRITTEN INTENT – Inconvenienced near the 900 metres.
 
TRY ME DOL – Raced in restricted room near the 900 metres, and again raced in restricted room over the concluding stages of the race.
 
GOOD MUSIC – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the race.
 
RACE 6: Katsanevas Painting Ratings Band 0 - 55 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st  -  MISS HAVISHAM  2nd  -  SPIRITED SAINT  3rd  -  LA PRENSA  4th  -  NYMBOI
 
 FLYING IGGY – Began awkwadlyand shifted out, making heavy contact with another runner. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
WULFIES LADY  - Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.
 
ON THE BID – Tightened for room at the start.
 
VEE EIGHT SIXTY – Began awkwardly and shifted in shortly after the start, crowding other runners.
 
NYMBOI – Blundered on jumping, raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
SPIRITED SAINT – Was slow to begin.
 
REGAL  ROTH– Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MISS HAVISHAM  - Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
Jockey Absenteeism
App. E. Cass – ill.
 
Suspensions
 
Jockey G. Kliese – careless riding,  Innisfail Race 2, 7th January 2017 (A.R. 137(a)). From midnight 27/01/17 to midnight 17/2/20173 weeks)
 
Reprimands
 
Warnings/Bars
RACE 1: MISS CELITA – Raced greenly early and middle stages. Finished some distance from winner. Warning on competitiveness.
RACE 1: MAGIC WINGS – Finished some distance from the winner. Warning on competitiveness.
RACE 2: MURTAHOME – Delayed the start. Warning on barrier manners.
RACE 2: BOUN CI – Delayed the start. Warning on barrier manners.
RACE 4: TIERES ROCK – Lame off front leg. Clearance prior to next start.
 
Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred horses
 
 
Horses swabbed
 
 
Post-race: All winners
 
 
Late Scratchings
 
RACE 2: BIT BY BIT – Injured en route to course. Vet clearance required.
 
Summary of Rider changes/late notifications
 
RACE 3: NADEEM ESPRIT – App. N. Summers replaced App. E. Cass (Injured)
RACE 4: KISSER – App. N. Summers replaced Ms E. Cass.
RACE 5: JORDAN – App. N. Summers replaced App. E. Cass