QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB –SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 2017
WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE PENETROMETER – 4.34
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Gillard
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr M. Braunberger, Mr C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge – Mr P. McLeod
Veterinarian – Dr. D. Viero
Swab Assistant – Ms A. Lee
Bookmaker Supervisor - Stewards
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary – Mr B. Palmer
GENERAL: Due to technical issues a number of gear/changes for runners was incorrectly displayed: This was broadcast via media outlets.
Race 3: FITZROY – Blinkers on, HIDDEN WARRANT – Blinkers on.
Race 4: SWAQSAYWAN – Blinkers on, CYCLONE TOPGIRL – Blinkers on, ROCKETHEAD – Blinkers on, SWEET JUNE – Blinkers on.
Race 5: CHECKOUT ME TRAVLA – Blinkers off again, KIRABO – Blinkers again
Race 6: MISC – Visor off (1st time), DIAMOND RACER – Blinkers off again.
RACE 1: TOTALLY WORKWEAR CLASSIC OPEN H’CAP – 1400M
ONE BAR NONE - Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped another runner.
ASTRO AVALANCHE – Bumped by another runner at the start and shifted out hampering another runner.
RIVARIVA - Hampered by another runner at the start, which shifted out. Commenced to over-race approaching the 1000m, shifted to a 3 wide position and raced wide from that point onwards.
RACE 2: MOUNT MARGARET ESTATE CLASS3 PLATE – 1200M
MR CHAPLIN - Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 300m.
MARTIAL ART - Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
LINE BREAKER - Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out near the 300m.
BRAVE BOW - Tightened for room between runners near the 300m.
CRAIGLEA GHETTO - Hampered near the 300m when crowded for room. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
A L'OUEST - Shifted out and away from another runner near the 300m, became unbalanced and was shifted wider, tightening runners to its outside. A post-race veterinary examiantion revealed the gelding to have bruising to its near hind coronet.
PINCER STRIKE - Improved onto heels and had to be steadied near the 500m.
RACE 3: THE CATHEDRAL P & F ASSOC. PALLARENDA STAKES QTIS 2YO C & G MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
HIDDEN WARRANT - The start was delayed considerably when the saddle on the horse shifted during its prelinary and requiring it to be resaddled.
CRAIGLEA ARION - Slow to begin.
WICKED DANCER - Slow to begin. Checked near the 650m to avoid the heels of another runner, which shifted in abruptly when racing greenly. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 200m.
ME AND MY DRUM - Shifted in under pressure near the 200m and hampered another runner.
CHIPS A PLENTY - Raced greenly and shifted in near the 650m despite the efforts of its rider, causing another runner to be checked.
CRAIGLEA RUBBLE - Was tightened for room and steadied near the 650m.
On returning to scale J. Stanley, the rider of WICKED DANCER being delared third past the post, lodged a protest against CHIPS A PLENTY (J. Lambie) being declared 2nd, alleging interference near the 650m. After hearing all of the evidence and viewing stewards patrol film, it was established that CHIPS A PLENTY shifted in abruptly near the 650m when racing greenly, despite the efforts of its rider, causing WICKED DANCER to be checked and lose ground. After taking into account the finishing positions and margins between the two runners, stewards upheld the objection and declared correct weight on the numbers: 8 (HIDDEN WARRANT), 4 (WICKED DANCER), 5 (CHIPS A PLENTY) and 1 (OUR ALICIA’S LANE).
RACE 4: THE CATHEDRAL P & F ASSOC. PALLARENDA STAKES QTIS 2YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
The start was delayed due to issues arising from race 3.
PURPLE GREY - Began awkwardly. Checked leaving the 200m when akwardly place at the heels of another runner which was racing greenly.
JUEUN - Slow to begin.
POETIC PEARL - Began awkwardly and threw its head in the air for a short distance. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Bumped heavily near the 300m and became unbalanced, then commenced to race greenly in the home straight inconveniencing another runner leaving the 200m. Whilst stewards noted the racing manners of the filly, nevertheless rider J. Lambie was severely reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort in keeping his mounts straight in similar circumstances.
SUJANI - Raced wide for the majority of the event.
Jockey S. Wiseman, the rider of OB LA DI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R.137(a) in that she directed her mount outwards leaving the 300m, making heavy contact with POETIC PEARL, which became unbalanced and was forced wider on the track. Ms Wiseman's licence to ride in races was suspended for a perod of 8 days, to commence at midnight on 31st October 2017, and to expire at midnight on 8th November 2017. Jockey Wiseman was advised of her review rights.
RACE 5: MCDONALDS FAMILY RESTAURANTS BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1000M
ROYAL PHYSICIAN - Slow to begin.
CRAIGLEA ODYSSEY - Tightened for room at the start.
EASY WEEKEND - Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
ALLROUND GLORY - Jumped outwards at the start and tightened runners to its outside.
MODEL TO EXCEED - Began awkwardly and shifted inwards, tightening runners to its inside.
KIRABO – Restrained and lost ground near the 600m to avoid dislodged rider.
RAPT IN RUMBA - The saddle shifted badly to the horse's nearside approaching the 600m, resulting in rider Ms N. Nelson being dislodged from her mount. She was examined by the Ambulance Officers and subsequently was transported to Townsville Hospital for further observation with suspected mild concussion and a sore right hand. Ms Nelson will be required to provide a medical clearance prior to her next race ride.
RACE 6: W & F CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1000M
ISLAND BAR - As rider N. Nelson was indisposed and unable to fulfil her engagement J. Lambie was substituted as rider of the horse when no other apprentice rider was available. Tightened for room at the start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
CAPITANEAR - Tighened for room at the start.
ASSERTIVE LOVE - Began awkwardly and shifted outwards, crowding runners to its outside. Steadied to avoid heels shortly after the start.
ZUMARI - Began awkwardly and shifted inwards, crowding runners to its inside. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
CONCRETUS - Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start and crowded another runner.
BELORUM - Hung in for some distance shortly after straightening and proved difficult to ride.
FORGIVE ME - Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions
Race 4: S. Wiseman (OB LA DI) – Careless riding A.R. 137(a) From midnight 31 October 2017 until midnight 8 November 2017 (8 days).
Reprimands
Race 4: J. Lambie (POETIC PEARL) – Careless riding AR 137 (a) - Severe Reprimand. Failing to make sufficient effort to keep mount straight.
Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
Post-race:
All winners
Summary of Rider changes/late notifications
Race 6, ISLAND BAR – J. Lambie.