QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 24th June 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Soft 5; Soft 6 after Race 5 RAIL – Out 4m 1000-W/Post; Out 3m the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – D Girffiths, P Warren, D Lane, C Bew
Clerk of Scales – K Deane
Judge – J Carter & M Bates
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
GENERAL
 
As a result of other race meeting being abandoned all race times were amended as follows:
 
Race 1- 1:05pm
Race 2- 1:40pm
Race 3- 2:15pm
Race 4- 2:50pm
Race 5- 3:25pm
Race 6- 4:05pm
Race 7- 4:40pm
Race 8- 5:12pm
 
As Jockey A Thompson was not attending todays meeting riding replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary.
 
 
Race 1: GRAPES OF MIRTH COMEDY FESTIVAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
WHOBETHATNOW- As Jockey R Wiggins was delayed arriving on course due to transport difficulties Jockey N Day was substituted as the rider of the gelding. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
VALIANT KNIGHT- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner. Raced wide throughout.
 
DANGERFIELD- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner. Jockey J Felix was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip 6 times, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
 
PURE RUBICK- Began awkwardly. Jockey A Sewell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he did use his whip 15 times in totality, 1 more than permitted.
 
HEROE’S CHOICE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
TIDES OF TOKYO- Inclined to over-race passing the 700m.
 
TOSCAVALE ROAD- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
Race 2: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1300m
 
CLEAVER GREENE- Brushed with another runner soon after jumping. Inclined to race keenly throughout.
 
BOONA BOY- Brushed with another runner soon after jumping.
 
COOL INTELLIGENCE- Shifted wider passing the 500m to improve and was inclined to layout for a short distance thereafter.
 
 
 
Race 3: TAB DOWNLOAD THE APP QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD & THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
IRRUPT- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted in crowding another runner soon after the start. Jockey R Wiggins was advised to exercise greater care.
 
DALBERGIA- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Crowded by another runner which shifted in soon after the start.
 
YABULU PRINCESS- Began awkwardly.
 
BETTER THAN THAT- Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted out passing the 1000m.
 
QUARTER PAST- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BETTER THAN THAT- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
JUST SID- Improved onto heels having to be steadied approaching the 1000m.
 
TOKYO TWISTER- Inclined to over-race passing the 1100m before shifting out passing the 1000m, raced wide from that point on.
 
IT’S A PLOY- Shifted out under pressure leaving the 200m.
 
 
Stewards inquired into the reason/s IT’S A PLOY (W D’Avila) was checked passing the 950m. After taking evidence from the riders involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that passing the 950m IRRUPT (R Wiggins) shifted in when insufficiently clear of PURPLE HAT (G Kliese) causing that runner to shift in tightening the running of IT’S A PLOY causing that runner to be checked and loose its rightful running. Jockey R Wiggins subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence 28th June 2021 up to and including 5th July 2021. In determining penalty Stewards considered Jockey Wiggins guilty plea, his record in relation to the rule, the degree of careless and the severity of interference which were deemed to be in the low and upper-mid range respectively. Jockey Wiggins was advised of his right to an internal review.
 

 
Race 4: HYGAIN CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m
 
PANTONE- Shifted in on jumping momentarily hampering another runner.
 
WRITTEN IMAGE- Fractious in the barrier. Slow into stride. Trainer C Hurle advised that post-race the bit was found to be twisted in the mares mouth. Ms Hurle advised further that it would be her intention to enact a gear change going forward.
 
JOHN BOOKE- Momentarily hampered on jumping after being marginally slow away. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and again approaching the 200m after shifting in.
 
VARSITY- Inclined to lay in marginally under pressure down the running momentarily hampering another runner before being corrected approaching the 200m.
 
DO THE HIPPY- Inclined to race ungenerously passing the 800m.
 
SHE’S MAGANDA- Inclined to lay in passing the 700m.
 
SERBELLONI- Post-race was found to have lost its off-hind shoe in running.
 
TEMPLE RUN- Raced wide throughout. Stewards questioned Trainer G Dickson regarding the seemingly improved performance. Mr Dickson advised that he believed the gelding had raced to its potential today having been pleasing in its work leading into todays event. Mr Dickson also highlighted the step down in class as being to the geldings benefit. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
KISS ME LATER- Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running.
 
MOLONGLE SURPRISE- Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
Race 5: GRAB YOUR TICKETS TO LADIES DAY OPEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
OUR ALICIA’S LANE- Momentarily dwelt in the barriers and was slow into stride. Raced wide form the 600m.
 
PERFECT KNOWLEDGE- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
FULL RECOGNITION- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping, shifted in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels.
 
LANGHRO- Inclined to over-race in the middle stages.
 
BEAU JET- Raced wide the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to a Soft 6.
 
 
 
Race 6: ALL YOU CAN EAT – FRIDAY 25TH JUNE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m
 
DUNTROON MAN- Stood flat footed and lost ground as a result. Trainer S Royes was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding as a result.
 
ARROGANT HEART- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages and again approaching the 400m. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
PIQABOO- Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and commenced to tire from that point. Raced wide throughout. On returning to scale it was found that Jockey J Felix had weighed-in overweight. Jockey Felix pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR211 and was subsequently fined the sum of $300.
 
ASSETS- Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the winning post.
 
 
 
 
Race 7: BECOME A MEMBER TODAY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m
 
VISCOSITY- Began very awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner.
 
CEEBIZ KIT- Bumped with another runner on jumping, was taken in and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels
 
NORAH- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
VALIDAR- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
CANDY GIRL- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
EROE- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
ZEBLAN- Inclined to over-race in the early stages.
 
SHE’S NIC’N OFF- Shifted out and away from another runner which was laying out under pressure down the running. Raced wide the majority.
 
ODDFELLOW- Obliged to momentarily ease approaching the 100m Stewards inquired into a report that Jockey Tilley had altered a piece of gear subsequent to weighing out. As Stewards were satisfied no deliberate effort had been made to deceive the clerk of scales and Jockey Tilley had weighed-out and weighed-in comfortably within the accepted parameters no further action was taken other than to issue Jockey Tilley with a severe reprimand under the provisions of AR185.
 
BUON NATALE- Raced wide the majority.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when the photo finish failed to function. Official placings were then ascertained using the aid of the official patrol footage as provided for under the provisions of AR214. As no margin was able to be discerned between FORGIATO and BOOM GATE a dead heat was declared for third. Correct weight was then declared on the Official placings 1st VALIDAR (7), 2nd EROE (9), 3rd FORGIATO (2) & 3rd BOOM GATE (3).
 
 
 
 
Race 8: BROWN BROTHERS CELLAR DOOR SUNDAY 26 JUNE OPEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
DORDOGNE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
SO YOU DREAM- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to over-race in the early stages. When commencing to tire was momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted out on entering the home straight.
 
BATTLE CRY- Shifted in abruptly soon after jumping momentarily hampering another runner.
 
BEST HOFFA- Momentarily hampered soon after jumping.
 
SPACE TIME- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
TENNESSEE BOY- Obliged to shift in to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.
 
BUSTER BLOCK- Momentarily held up for clear running on entering into the home straight. Stewards intend to inquire into Jockey P Cullen’s use of the whip in this event.
 
BREAK MY STRIDE- Raced wide throughout.
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow connections of TENNESSEE BOY to view footage of the home straight to ascertain whether grounds for an objection were apparent. After viewing the official patrol footage connections elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the Judges semaphored numbers.
 
 
Stewards intend to inquire into an incident which occurred leaving the 1000m involving SPACE TIME (R Wiggins) which was restrained and CLEO’S POET (B Thomson).
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey A Sewell- Reprimand- AR132(5)
              Jockey J Felix- Reprimand- AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 7- Jockey L Tilley- Severe Reprimand- AR185
 
 
Fines
Race 6- Jockey J Felix- Weigh-in overweight- AR211- $300.

Suspensions
Race 3- Jockey R Wiggins- Careless riding- AR131(a)- 8 Days 28/06/2021-05/06/2021
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
TIDES OF TOKYO, CLEAVER GREENE, BOONA BOY, FIRE KING, HIGHER REALM, LANGHRO, BOOM GATE, FORTIFICATION
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6- DUNTROON MAN- Stood flat footed- Warning.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- WHOBETHATNOW was ridden by N Day
Race 3- DALBERGIA was ridden by L Tilley
Race 6- PIQABOO was ridden by J Felix
Race 7- BUON NATALE- Was ridden by R Wiggins
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision