QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB

TOWNSVILLE – TUESDAY 22nd DECEMBER 2020

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – Out 3.5m 1000m-W/Post; Out 3m Remainder

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – P Warren, D Griffiths, C Warren
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – M Bates, J Carter
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen

GENERAL

This race meeting was conducted within the provisions of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Caring for Racing Animals in Extreme Heat Policy.

As Jockey N Day was unable to attend todays meeting due to personal reasons rider replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CLUDEN QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000 metres

FIGURED - Bumped with another runner on jumping. Hampered by the riderless CRAIGLEA BANDIT approaching the 800m and shifted wider. Trailed the field from that point on. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

CRAIGLEA BANDIT - Commenced to buck passing the 950m dislodging its rider. Jockey G Kliese was attended to by QAS officers and stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey Kliese was advised he would require a medical clearance prior to race riding again. Rider changes were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer K Johnston was advised the CRAIGLEA BANDIT would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.

VIENNA CRUISE - Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running hampering another runner passing the 100m. Jockey S Wilson was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

BEAUTIFUL TIME - Near the 100m was hampered by another runner which laid out under pressure.

Race 2: TAB Maiden Handicap 1400 metres

ALL TOO NATURAL - Dwelt in the barriers as the start was affected. Trainer S Jokic was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Inconvenienced soon after the start by a runner which shifted in on jumping.

MISS FUBULICIOUS - Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing another runner.

SNEAKY GAL - Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady passing the 500m after attempting and being disappointed for a tight run along the inside running rail. Stewards queried the tactics adopted on the mare in the early part of the home straight when Jockey C Whitely elected to shift wider than appeared necessary to obtain clear running. Jockey Whiteley advised that at that point he had committed to shifting wider to obtain clear running and elected to shift around the heels of LIGHTHEADEDNESS (S Sheargold) as he anticipated runners to his inside shifting out further down the running, as they were racing tight at that point. Stewards noted the explanation.

LIGHTHEADEDNESS - Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

SOUL SEARCHER - Inclined to lay out rounding the 800m and 400m turns. Trainer R Chillemi was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.

ROLL THE BEANS - Slow to begin.

NEW SECRET - Raced wide the majority.

DUNTROON MAN - Bumped by another runner soon after the start.

FOXY SECRET - Bumped by another runner soon after the start.

HIDDEN CLASSIC - Raced wide in the early stages.

NALSSENDORI - Raced wide the majority.

Race 3: NQ LICENSED EVENTS Class 3 Plate 1400 metres

HOWYALIKEMENOW - Inclined to over-race in the middle stages.

VAMPARINA - Obliged to severely restrain off the heels of a tiring runner passing the 400m.

SPIRITUAL ROSE - Began awkwardly. Inclined to race ungenerously passing the 1000m. Raced wide the majority.

KICK ONS - Raced wide from the 700m.

HELMAZ - Inclined to over-race in the middle stages.

CASUARINA STAR - Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 700m.

SPRINGTHORPE - Commenced to tire noticeably from the 400m. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

TWO OF A KIND - Obliged to steady momentarily after being crowded for room when tiring upon entering the home straight.

UP THE RIVER - Shifted out to obtain clear running upon entering the home straight and crowded a runner to its outside. Jockey C Whiteley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. Stewards questioned Trainer J Caught as to the improved performance of the gelding. Mr Caught advised that, in his opinion, the slow tempo of today’s event suited the gelding which he believes to be better suited to races over further ground. Jockey Whiteley advised that his instructions had been to urge the gelding forward from the 600m as it usually comes off the bridle when the pace quickens but stated that today the gelding maintained its position into the home straight without excessive pressure and responded well to his urgings. Stewards noted the explanations.

Race 4: Vetta Productions Class 3 Plate 1400 metres

METRO MISSILE - Slow into stride. Hung out from the 600m shifting very wide rounding the home turn. Trainer K Russell was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.

GENERAL ARTIE - Obliged to momentarily ease passing the 1000m when racing in restricted room.

MORE THAN GOOD - Stood flat-footed as the start was effected. Trainer B Williams was advised the mare would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Jockey M Gray was cautioned regarding his use of the whip.

STOLEN DIAMONDS - Inclined to over-race for the majority.

IFYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN - Slow into stride. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed two minor lacerations to the mare’s hind hocks. Trainer O Cairns was advised that the mare’s nominations would now be refused at TAB venues until its non-TAB form has been proven.

Race 5: HYGAIN Class 6 Plate 1600metres

TEARS TO GLORY - Slow into stride.

DEVIL’S LAIR - Slow into stride.

BULLET STORM - Slow into stride. Shifted out rounding the home turn taking another runner wider.

MARTIAL ART - Began awkwardly.

FORTIFICATION - Over-raced momentarily approaching the 800m. Taken wider by another runner rounding the home turn.

CANDY GIRL - Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.

NOTIO - Hampered when racing in restricted room approaching the winning post.

Race 6: RACING AT CLUDEN ON JANUARY 2 Class 2 Handicap 1000 metres

BLAZON TALES - Began awkwardly.

NINEONEONE - Shifted in abruptly on jumping and continued to lay in, despite the efforts of its rider, tightening runners to its inside.

MESMER - Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Inconvenienced passing the 900m when placed in restricted room.

ZULU TUK - Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Raced wide the majority.

DOUBLE MAJOR - Bumped with another runner passing the 900m.

OVERSEAS - Bumped with another runner passing the 900m.

OUR HOT DATE - Tightened on jumping and lost ground.

HARD MERCHANDISE - Shifted out on jumping and tightened runners to its outside.

CADENCE - Raced wide for the majority.

WRONGFULLY WRONG - Raced wide for the majority.

MIGHTY MARMALADE - Shifted in sharply passing the 200m in an effort to obtain secure running. Raced wide for the majority

THE GROVE - Settled further forward than expected. Jockey J Stanley advised that no specific instructions had been given but that he had expected to settle in at best a midfield position. However, after beginning well and runners to his outside being interfered with on jumping the gelding was able to settle in a more forward position with cover. Stewards noted the explanation.

Stewards inquired into the reason NINEONEONE (J Babarovich) was obliged to restrain passing the 900m. After viewing the patrol footage and taking evidence from the riders involved it was ascertained that passing the 900m MIGHTY MARMALADE (F Edwards) shifted in acutely causing NINEONEONE to shift in and away from that runner, which in turn inconvenienced MESMER (S Wilson). Jockey F Edwards was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. In determining penalty Stewards took into account the degree of interference, the racing manners of NINEONEONE which had been racing ungenerously, as well as the evidence of the riders involved.

Race 7: CLUDEN PARK MAGIC MILLIONS COUNTRY CUP QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1200 metres

THE MECHANIC - Inconvenienced by a runner which shifted in on jumping. Held up in the early part of the straight before shifting wider to obtain clear running.

TAMBO’S HEART - Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing another runner.

POLAR BLAST - Commenced to over-race in restricted room from the 1000m. Raced in restricted room approaching the 500m. Commenced to race ungenerously when pressured in the home straight, shifted in and bumped with another runner.

KENTUCKY FLYER - Bumped with another runner and taken in passing the 200m tightening a further runner to its inside.

DALON - Tightened for room when attempting a marginal run approaching the 200m, having to be checked as a result.

JAMADAR - Raced wide throughout.

TOYBOY - Raced wide throughout.

LANGHRO - Raced wide throughout.

SAFDIE - Raced wide throughout.

Race 8: BROWN BROTHERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1200 metres

METRO MISSILE as declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 7.55am. Trainer K Russell was reminded of her obligations under LR67.

BETTAHONEY - Slow to begin. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR79, advised Trainer K Sheargold that the mare would now incur a 3 month ban from racing and be subject to a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Stewards prior to again being permitted to start in a race.

RED PHANTOM - Slow to begin.

VARSITY - Held up in the early part of the home straight before shifting wider to obtain clear running.

OCTOBER STORM - Began awkwardly and shifted out hampering another runner.

NUCLEAR BOOM - Slow to begin before being hampered by another runner soon after jumping. Shifted in abruptly passing the 1000m to avoid GOLDEN HANDS (D Smith) which was rapidly losing ground after faltering in its action.

STARS DON’T RUST - Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide the majority.

VENI VIDI VICI - Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.

WHYYOULIKETHAT - Proved very reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Trainer W Kenning was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to it again being permitted to stat in a race. Began awkwardly. Hampered severely by GOLDEN HANDS which was rapidly losing ground and raced awkwardly thereafter. Raced wide the majority.

EXELANT MOSH - Hampered severely near the 1000m by GOLDEN HANDS which was rapidly losing ground. Momentarily raced in restricted room passing the 200m.

CHARMINAR - Raced wide the majority.

GOLDEN HANDS - Approaching the 1000m faltered in its action, commenced to rapidly lose ground, and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in both hind legs. Trainer M Baker was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Mr Baker also undertook to advise Stewards of the gelding’s condition in the coming days.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 - Jockey C Whiteley: Reprimand AR131(a).
Race 6 - Jockey F Edwards: Severe reprimand AR131(a).

Race day injuries/illness
Race 8 - Jockey G Kliese: Medical clearance.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
SNEAKY GAL, HELMAZ, ASHTON BLAIR, GREY TOP, THE MECHANIC, NUCLEAR BOOM.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 - CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Bucked- Satisfactory trial.
Race 2 - ALL TOO NATURAL- Dwelt in the barriers- Warning.
SOUL SEARCHER- Hung out- Warning.
Race 4 - METRO MISSILE- Hung out- Satisfactory trial.
IFYOUKNOWHATIMEAN- TAB nominations to be refused.
MORE THAN GOOD- Stood Flat footed- Satisfactory trial.
Race 8 - GOLDEN HANDS- Veterinary Clearance.

Bleeders
Race 8 - BETTAHONEY- Bled both nostrils first time. 3 months ban from racing and 1000m gallop. AR79.

Falls
Race 1 - CRAIGLEA BANDIT: Jockey G Kliese stood down from remaining engagements.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2 - DUNTROON MAN was ridden by A Sewell, LIGHTHEADEDNESS was ridden by S Sheargold.
Race 3 - HELMAZ was ridden by C Spry, SPIRITUAL ROSE was ridden by W D’Avila.
Race 5 - CLEO’S POET was ridden by C Whiteley, CANDY GIRL was ridden by D Smith.
Race 6 - CANDENCE was ridden by C Jokic.
Race 8 - RED PHANTOM was ridden by F Edwards, VARSITY was ridden by M Potgieter.

Late scratchings
Race 8 - METRO MISSILE- By order of Stewards at 7.55am.



Published subject to correction upon revision