QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE, THURSDAY, 29 MARCH 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8/SOFT 7 @ 11.30 AM, SOFT 6 AFTER RACE 3        RAIL – 2M 1000M-WP, TRUE REMAINDER   PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, A. Spence, R. Smith
Clerk of Scales - R. Pendreigh
Judge – P. McLeod
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – T. Woodham
 
 
Supplementary Report
 
As jockey Z. White was not riding at today’s meeting due to injury, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
 
Due to road closures on the Bruce Highway a number of runners were declared late scratchings by order of the stewards at 10.30 am.
 
Race 1.          Lilly Kareena, Real Warrior, My Girl’s A Dragon. 
Race 2.          Green Anchor
Race 3.          Purple Grey, Sweet June
Race 4.          Fast Sun
Race 5.          Dazzling Pride
                        We Just Love It
Race 6.          Jordan, Cousin Muscles, Pink Stiletto
Race 7.          Our Single Doubt, Short Term.
 
 
 
Race 1: Become A TTC Corporate Member Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1000m
 
PINCER STRIKE – J. Stanley replaced S. Wilson who was unable to attend the meeting due to flooding.  After being initially slow to begin was then hampered by another runner, which shifted inwards at the start.
 
ROCKETTE ROCKET – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards at the start.
 
POMME PETITE – Began awkwardly and shifted in, hampering a runner to its inside.  Had a tendency to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 2: Join TSV Turf Club 100 Club Open H’cap – 1300m
 
STELLAR KNIGHT – A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the horse to start.
 
CRAIGLEA DEKEN – Rider Q. Krogh dropped his off-side rein when gathering up before regaining it a short distance later near the 300m.
 
Race 3: Townsvilleturfclub.com.au QTIS 2yo Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
THE GIRLS ‘N’ ME – Was rough in its action shortly after the start and lost ground. Trainer T. Simmons was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
CRAIGLEA GALIO – Raced wide for the majority for the majority of the race.
 
Race 4: Hygain Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
ABBA ORIGINAL – Due to flooding, S. Wilson was replaced by C. Jokic as the rider of the horse. Began awkwardly. Was unable to obtain clear running, becoming awkward on the heels of a tiring runner near the 400m, having to be restrained and shifted wider.
 
DAESY DANORO – S. Wiseman replaced A. Thomson who was unable to attend the meeting due to flooding. Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer L. McCormack was advised that the horse must obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.
 
TOO PRETTY – Delayed the start when it proved difficult to load. Raced greenly throughout. Commenced to lose ground leaving the 600m and hampered other runners and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer A. Cameron was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.  Furthermore, the horse’s nomination will be refused at TAB meetings until such time as its form improves by way of country races, and that it also must trial to the stewards’ satisfaction on 2 occasions, and veterinary clearance must be provided prior to those trials.
 
GREEK ROSE – Began awkwardly. Over-raced for some distance shortly after the start and as a result raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MANHATTAN MONTY – Shifted out when over-racing near the 900m, hampering another runner. Finished tailed off.  Trainer R. Nelson was advised that the horse’s nomination will be refused at TAB meetings until such time as its form improves by way of country racing.  Mr Nelson was also fined the sum of $100 under AR117(3) in that he removed the horse from the racecourse before the prescribed time.  
 
HOOVESGOTCHA – Leaving the 600m improved onto heels for some distance and near the 500m had to be checked and shifted out, inconveniencing another runner.
 
PURE HAWK – Was inconvenienced by another runner near the 500m and had to be restrained. Unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
GROHL – Hampered by another runner near the 900m and shifted wider on the track. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
BLUMISS – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: Townsville RSL Class 6 Plate – 1400m
 
SPREADEAGLED – Shifted out near the 600m, making heavy contact with another runner and forcing that runner wider on the track.  Rider M. Hart was severely reprimanded and advised to show greater care.  When questioned regarding the performance of the horse, trainer L. Smerdon advised he was of the opinion that the gelding may not have acclimatised properly and that he would monitor the horse going forward and would advise stewards of anything further that comes to his attention in the near future that may have had a further bearing on its performance today.
 
LOKUM – Was bumped heavily near the 600m and forced wider on the track.
 
Race 6: Carlton Mid Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1609m
 
PERFECTLY ALIGNED – Commenced to over-race near the 1200m, throwing its head in the air, and as a result was permitted to improve forward, obtaining the lead near the 900m.
 
Race 7: TSV Mater Emergency Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1300m
 
DIAMOND RACER – Began awkwardly.
 
THE PRINCIPAL – Held up for clear running on straightening, having to be steadied and shifted wider on the track.
 
DONAVIA – Began awkwardly.
 
JACARANDA PRINCE – Improved onto heels near the 400m, having to be steadied and shift wider. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Rider D. Edmonds was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out right to the finish line.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Fines
Race 4.          R. Nelson – Trainer – Removed horse from track within prescribed time – AR117(3) $100.00
 
 
Reprimand
Race 5.          Matthew Hart – Jockey – C/riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)              
 
 
Jockey absenteeism 
S. Wilson – Transport difficulties
A. Thomson – Transport difficulties 
Z. White – Injury – Clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Bar
Race 4.          Too Pretty – Raced greenly throughout. Finished tailed off – AR8(t) Trial 2 times to Stewards satisfaction. Nom. Refused at TAB mtgs until form improves at country racing – AR8(t)
 
                     Manhattan Monty – Finished tailed off – Nom. Refused at TAB mtgs until form improves at country racing – AR8(t)
 
                        Daesy Danoro – Stood flatfooted at start, lost considerable ground – B/cert. – AR8(t)
 
Warning
Race 3.          The Girls ‘N’ Me – Rough in its action soon after start – Warning
Race 4.          Too Pretty – Barrier manners (Difficult to load) – Warning
 
Late Scratchings (All due to road closure)
Race 1.          Lilly Kareena, Real Warrior, My Girl’s A Dragon – 10.30 am
Race 2.          Green Anchor– 10.30 am
Race 3.          Purple Grey, Sweet June – 10.30 am (Also Sujani – Not late)
Race 4.          Fast sun -– 10.30 am
Race 5.          Dazzling Pride, We Just Love It – 10.30 am
Race 6.          Jordan, Cousin Muscles, Pink Stiletto – 10.30 am
Race 7.          Our Single Doubt, Short Term – 10.30 am
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          Pincer Strike – J. Stanley
Race 3.          Arte Et Marte – B. Thomson
Race 4.          Greek Rose – Q. Krogh
                        Abba Original – C. Jokic
                        Daesy Danoro – S. Wiseman

 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)