QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 15th April 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – Out 5.5metres 1000m-W/Post; Out 4metres the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, P Warren, D Griffiths, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – M Bates, J Carter
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to delays impacting riders caused by a traffic accident the start time for Race 1 was amended to 12:22pm. Runners in later races were also impacted with the action taken in those instances as listed below.
 
As Apprentice A Patis was not attending todays meeting rider changes were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
 
Race 1: GET MARRIED @ CLUDEN PARK QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
CRAIGLEA ICON- As App. E Cass was delayed due to a traffic incident Stewards permitted Jockey J Felix to be substituted as the rider of the filly when no other Apprentice rider was available. Bumped with another runner on jumping and was slow into stride. Momentarily steadied after improving onto the heels of another runner which was racing in restricted room leaving the 1000m.
 
GETITON- Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 1000m. Disappointed for clear running multiple times in the home straight. Momentarily hampered soon after the winning post by another runner which shifted in.
 
WICKED DRAGON- Began awkwardly.
 
GOLDEN GROOVE- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with another runner. 
 
IN HIS TIME- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
WELL CHARRED- Inconvenienced by another runner and was obliged to restrain and shift out approaching the 1000m. Inclined to race ungenerously from that point.
 
CRAIGLEA BANDIT- Took the 1000m turn awkwardly and shifted in. Inclined to over-race from that point until passing the 800m.
 
AVOIDING HER- Brushed the inside running rail passing the 1000m becoming unbalanced and racing awkwardly for a short distance after.
 
JASMINE’S PRIDE- Shifted in soon after the winning post momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey G Kliese was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
 
 
Race 2: BROWN BROTHERS CELLAR DOOR 26 & 27 JUNE OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
BOYER- Commenced to race ungenerously soon after jumping. Trainer B Williams was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners. Improved onto heels passing the 1000m when the pace slackened and continued to over-race until a point near the 700m.
 
Stewards inquired into a protracted incident which took place in the early and middle stages of the event. After viewing the official patrol footage and taking evidence from the riders involved Stewards were of the opinion that when LOVE IS BLIND (S Wilson) crossed BOYER (App M Potgieter) whilst not fully clear had that runner continued at a genuine pace the interference would have been negligible however, having commenced to ease soon after crossing to the inside running rail Jockey Wilson had slowed the pace to an extent where App Potgieter was obliged to restrain his mount to avoid heels. Jockey Wilson was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(d). In determining penalty Stewards considered the racing manners of BOYER leading up to the incident to be a mitigating factor.
 
 
 
Race 3: TRIVIA NIGHT FRIDAY 23 APRIL CLASS 6 PLATE 1400m
 
CINNAMON MISSILE- Bumped with another runner soon after the start.
 
MISHANI COURAGE- Having raced on the 10/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Shifted in and away from another runner soon after jumping.
 
SILENT EXPLORER- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Hung out for the duration of the home straight proving extremely difficult for Jockey C Whiteley to ride out. Jockey Whiteley advised that, in his opinion, the addition of blinkers for todays event may have been to the gelding’s detriment. Trainer S Massingham concurred and advised he would experiment with a gear change prior to the gelding next racing. Nonetheless Mr Massingham was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
 
 
Race 4: LEST WE FORGET- ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1609m
 
HOPE AS ALWAYS- Stewards, acting in the interest of the horse’s welfare and under the provisions of AR20, ordered the scratching of the gelding at 1:30pm after a significantly extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and its arrival time on course being too near the advertised start time of its respective event. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets placed on the gelding to be refunded and the following deductions to be applicable to all bets placed prior to 1:30pm:
 
6 cents in the dollar for the win
 
7 cents in the dollar for the place
 
 
MUZANBOAL ROUGE- Stewards, acting in the interest of the horse’s welfare and under the provisions of AR20, ordered the scratching of the gelding at 1:38pm after a significantly extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and its arrival time on course being too near the advertised start time of its respective event. Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets placed on the gelding to be refunded and the following deductions to be applicable to all bets placed between 1:30pm and 1:38pm:
 
41 cents in the dollar for the win
 
24 cents in the dollar for the place
 
 
 
LIGHT FIELD- Restrained in the early stages in an effort to obtain a position closer to the inside running rail with cover. Shifted wider from the 1000m and raced wide from that point. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 200m.
 
BEHIKE- Raced wide in the early stages. Inclined to shift out under pressure from the 200m.
 
RAW INSTINCT- Jockey B Thomson advised that the mare was inclined to race keenly for the majority. Steadied off heels and shifted wider from the 800m.
 
HEAD CHEF- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIDAYS @ CLUDEN PARK QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1) 1000m
 
DREAM OF DUBAI- As Apprentice Patis was not attending todays meeting and the only available apprentice was unable to claim any of their allowance at the allocated weight Stewards permitted Jockey D Smith to be substituted as the rider of the filly. Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 900m momentarily hampering another runner.
 
BOLD ARCHER- Stewards, acting in the interest of the horse’s welfare and under the provisions of AR20, ordered the scratching of the gelding at 1:49pm after a significantly extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and its predicted arrival time on course being too near the advertised start time of its respective event.
 
YOU DREAMT WHAT- Stewards, acting in the interest of the horse’s welfare and under the provisions of AR20, ordered the scratching of the gelding at 2:09pm after a significantly extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and its arrival time on course being too near the advertised start time of its respective event.
 
SMALL REWARD- After an extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and arriving on course outside of the prescribed time underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Shifted in and away from another runner which shifted in soon after jumping.
 
COUNT THE BEERS- Fractious in the mounting yard dislodging Jockey F Edwards. Trainers representative B Gordy was advised a warning would be placed on the colt’s pre-race manners. After beginning on terms with the field was unable to muster the speed needed to maintain its position and assumed a trailing position.
 
CHARLOTTE RULES- Proved reluctant to load. Trainer D Johnston was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies barrier manners. Shifted in abruptly soon after jumping. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.

CLASSIC ENUFF- Began awkwardly and shifted out on jumping. Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Hung out for a short distance passing the 500m. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer R Chillemi was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies racing manners.
 
CRAIGLEA CLINKERS- Shifted in momentarily hampering another runner passing the 900m.
 
MADAM JANE- Momentarily eased and lost ground when another runner shifted in passing the 900m. Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted in under pressure passing the 300m.
 
RED FORTUNE- When tiring passing the 300m shifted in under pressure momentarily hampering another runner. Raced wide the majority.
 
JAY KAY CEE- Raced wide the majority.
 
 
 
Race 6: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE BYRNES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (2) 1000m
 
LILY OF THE GLEN- After an extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and arriving on course outside of the prescribed time underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Inclined to lay out under pressure approaching the winning post.
 
PRINCESS GLEE- After an extended duration spent in transit to the course, being due to a traffic incident, and arriving on course outside of the prescribed time underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly bumping with another runner. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
MISHANI FORTUNE- After having raced on the 10/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Buffeted between runners on jumping. Shifted in under pressure passing the 50m bumping with another runner. 
 
BOONA BOY- Delayed the start after proving difficult to load. Trainers representative B Gordy was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MAHISARA LADY- Delayed the start after proving difficult to load. Hung out rounding the home turn taking another runner wider. Trainer R Nelson was advised the filly would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LITTLE IVY- Proved reluctant to load. Trainer P Cullen was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies barrier manners. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EMMA ROCKET- Bumped by another runner on jumping causing App Cass to become momentarily unbalanced. Commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance after being placed in restricted room passing the 800m.
 
CRAIGLEA HAZZARD- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
 
 
Race 7: FUNCTION SPACES TO SUIT ALL EVENTS OPEN HANDICAP 1609m
 
The start of the race was delayed while two stray dogs, which were loose within the interior of the track, were moved on from the course.
 
ART ATTACK- Began awkwardly.
 
BOLLENTE- Inclined to over-race in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
ELLE A WALKING- Commenced to race ungenerously approaching the 1000m.
 
JEMADAR- After having raced on the 10/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Obliged to steady and shift out around the heels approaching the 400m. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
LADY YENDOR- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey F Edwards, rider of 4th place getter BEST HOFFA, to view the photo for 3rd place. After viewing the official photo Jockey Edwards was satisfied with the result and correct weight was declared on the judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
 
Race 8: BOOK YOUR EVENT @ CLUDEN PARK BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400m
 
BORELLA- Began awkwardly. Commenced to race ungenerously passing the 1200m.
 
HONEST NATALIE- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
POETIC ATTACKS- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Stewards intend to inquire into Jockey C Whiteley’s use of the whip.
 
REBEL LAKE- Race in restricted room for a short distance in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 9: CARLTON & UNITED BREWEROES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1000m
 
OUR RECIPE- After having raced on the 10/04/2021 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
LIFETIME QUEST- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
FORGIATO- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
DOUBLE MAJOR- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 800m.
 
PEONY ROSE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
SIZZLING SUN- Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
STAR OF O’REILLY- Blundered on jumping.
 
KEIGHLEY SUN- Improved onto heels approaching the 700m having to be steadied. Shifted out to obtain clear running passing the 100m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey S Sheargold was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
CLEO’S POET- Raced wide for the majority.
 
SOLOMON- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
App A Patis- Indisposed
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 8- Jockey C Whiteley- Use of whip
 
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BOYER, OPINIONS, HEAD CHEF, JAY KAY CEE, ODDFELLOW, STAR OF O’REILLY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- BOYER- Racing manners- Warning
Race 3- SILENT EXPLORER- Racing manners- Warning
Race 5- COUNT THE BEERS- Pre-race behaviour- Warning
              CHARLOTTE RULES- Reluctant to load- Warning
Race 6- BOONA BOY- Difficult to load- Barrier Certificate
              MAHISARA LADY- Difficult to load- Barrier Certificate
              LITTLE IVY- Reluctant to load- Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- CRAIGLEA ICON was ridden by Jockey J Felix
Race 5- DREAM OF DUBAI was ridden by Jockey D Smith
Race 9- PERFECT KNOWLEDGE was ridden by App E Bell
 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4- HOPE AS ALWAYS 1:30pm & MUZANBOAL ROUGE 1:38pm by order of Stewards
Race 5- BOLD ARCHER 1:49pm & YOU DREAMT WHAT 2:09pm by order of Stewards
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision