QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE, THURSDAY 4 JANUARY 2018
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST       TRACK RATING - GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 12.15 PM
RAIL – 3.5M 1000M-W/POST, TRUE REMAINDER       PENETROMETER – 4.48
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, T. Woodham, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – R. Pendreigh
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – P. Warren
 
 
Race 1: Hygain QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1000m  
 
INDELICACY – Slow to begin.
 
ALLROUND GLORY – When questioned into the seemingly disappointing performance, rider A. Holt stated the gelding had to work hard from the wide gate and was unable to clear runners to its inside, which resulted in the horse racing 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race, however he was of the opinion it never felt comfortable throughout the event.  Trainer L. Wright  stated that, in his opinion, the horse having to race wide early and today’s heavy impost of 61 kilograms were telling factors in the horse’s performance.  A post-race veterinary examination of ALLROUND GLORY revealed the horse to have a slow post-race recovery as the veterinarian was of opinion the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit. Trainer L. Wright advised stewards it is now his intention to experiment with further gear changes before the horse’s next start.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Caltex Yabulu TSV Ratings Band 0-65 H’cap – 1000m
 
SERIOUSLY HAPPY – Bounded in the air as the start was effected.
 
ROAD FOX – Began awkwardly. Bumped by another runner near the 300m.  Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
I WANNA BREAK FREE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CRAIGLEA GHETTO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
FLYING IGGY – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and had difficulties gaining clear running near the 300m and shifted out, bumping another runner.
 
 
Race 3:  www.Townsvilleturfclub.com.au Maiden H’cap – 1200m
 
FRENCH BUBBLES – Slow to begin. Hampered by another runner shortly after the start.
 
BUSH BANDICOOT – Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was tightened for room and lost ground. Raced ungenerously near the 800m.
 
CRAIGLEA WARKAT – Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start despite the efforts of its rider and inconvenienced runners to its inside and as a result lost ground.
 
CLEVELAND DREAM – Threw its head in the air when being restrained near the 800m.
 
THE SHOWMAN – Had a tendency to race greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.  Rider N. Day advised connections that he was of the opinion the gelding would benefit from the addition of blinkers for its next start.  Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
JACKOH – Improved onto heels leaving the 400m and shifted very wide rounding the home turn. Had a tendency to hang in throughout the race.
 
GREEK ROSE – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
IRISH TOUCH – Raced very ungenerously in the early and middle stages and had a tendency to hang out before tailing off. Trainer Mr G. Bourke advised stewards that the mare would now be retired from her stable, nevertheless she was advised that the horse would need to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.
 
 
Race 4: Mater Emergency Dept Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1400m
 
COVENTRY – Began awkwardly.
 
KWANZA – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race. 
 
Race 5:  Be A Member TSV Turf Club Benchark 60 H’cap – 1609m
 
LOVE ME RUBY – Slow to begin. Shifted wider leaving the 600m to improve and raced very wide rounding the home turn.
 
CARDA MOJO – Hung out despite the efforts of its rider near the 1400m, tightening runners to its outside.
 
AROUND THE MOON – Forced out by another runner near the 1400m and shifted out, tightening another runner to its outside.
 
OUR SINGLE DOUBT – Restrained and lost ground when tightened for room near the 1400m.  Shifted out to improve leaving the 1000m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
 
Race 6: Great Northern Open H’cap – 1200m
 
FASTCAR – Declared a late scratching at 3.43 pm on veterinary advice. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
 
GREEN ANCHOR – Raced erratically for the majority of the event. Crowded for room near the 100m and shifted in, placing another runner in restricted room.
 
PERFECT KNOWLEDGE – Bumped heavily at the start. Hung in near the 100m, crowding another runner before being corrected.  Again hung in approaching the winning post and was corrected.
 
MINNIE STREET – Jumped inwards at the start, making heavy contact with another runner. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
NEVETUS – Crowded for room at the start. Placed in restricted room near the 100m and as a result went to the line without being fully tested. 
 
CRAIGLEA CRUZ – Laid in shortly after the start, crowding another runner. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
Race 7:  Cold Beer Great Mates TSV Turf Club Ratings Band 0-55 H’cap – 1200m
 
SNAKE FARLEY – Declared a late scratching at 3.35 pm by order of the stewards when the gelding was unable to be loaded on to its float for transportation to the track.
 
OUR HUSSLER – As M. Abe was indisposed, W. D’Avila was substituted as the rider of the gelding.
 
 
SWEET SODA POP – Slow to begin.
 
GRAPHITE JOE – Slow to begin.
 
BLAZON TALES – Slow to begin.
 
A L’OUEST – Slow to begin.
 
CRAIGLEA SWIFT – Slow to begin.  Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
DAMKY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
DONAVIA – Correct weight was delayed to hear submissions from trainer M. Jokic who made application for the gelding to be declared a non-runner after racing in ear muffs which should have been removed at the barriers, however were not.  After hearing submissions from trainer M. Jokic, starter Mr P. Warren and rider N. Day, and giving consideration under AR134A, stewards could not be satisfied that this incident had any material effect on the horse’s finishing position, and as such declared DONAVIA a starter. Starter Mr Warren was reminded of his obligations to ensure that all instructions included on the starters report are complied with.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Fine
Nil
 
Suspension
Nil
 
Reprimand
Nil      
 
Jockey absenteeism 
M. Abe – Injured – Clearance required
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Bar
Race 3.          Irish Touch – Raced ungenerously/hung out/tailed off – Trial – AR8(t)
 
Late Scratching
Race 6.          Fast Car – 3.43 pm Veterinary advice – Vet clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7.          Snake Farley – 3.45pm Unable to be loaded onto horse float.  
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 7.          Our Hussler – W. D’Avila
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)