QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 16th September 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good 3          RAIL – Out 4m 1000m-W/Post; Out 2.5m the remainder
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – S Nosworthy
Judge – K Deane, M Bates, J Carter
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to Queensland Government Covid restrictions which limited Jockey access to spas and saunas, Stewards permitted the following Jockeys to ride overweight on their respective mounts:
 
Race 1- Jockey S Wilson 1/2kg overweight
Race 5- Jockey L Tilley 1kg overweight
Race 8- Jockey B Pengelly 1/2kg overweight
 
Jockey L Tilley was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR232 for failing to notify Stewards of his intention to ride overweight by the directed time.
 
Jockey S Wilson was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR232 for failing to notify Stewards of his intention to ride overweight by the directed time.
 
 
 
Race 1: QTIS 3yo MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m
 
DREAM LUV- Began awkwardly.
 
INHISTIME- Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping with another runner. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer S Acornley advised that she believed the gelding to have benefited significantly from the removal of blinkers and addition of the tongue tie. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
GEM ROWIE- Slow into stride.
 
MISHANI DREAMER- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with another runner. Momentarily disappointed for clear running on entering into the home straight.
 
IMBATIDO- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
ENDINAYE- Inclined to race keenly passing the 1000m. Shifted out marginally on entering into the home straight. Momentarily crowded passing the 100m. Performed below market expectations. Jockey R Wiggins was unable to offer any tangible reason for the poor performance stating that his mount travelled reasonably well but failed to let down as expected. Trainer M McGuire advised that he would now look to experiment with a gear change prior to again racing at which time he would seek to have the gelding ridden in a more conservative fashion. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
 
 
Race 2: BROWN BROTHERS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
SWEET WILL GO- Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
CLASSIC ENUFF- Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly on jumping. Hung out for the majority. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running. Trainer A Molino advised he would enact a gear change prior to the mare racing again. Nonetheless Mr Molino was advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing manners.
 
SUNSHINES- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 800m bumping with another runner. A post-race veterinary examination found the mare to have sustained a minor laceration to the off-hind fetlock in running.
 
ALL BAR SURAH- Bumped with another runner which shifted in passing the 800m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of a further runner having to be momentarily eased as a result.
 
MY STEEL HEART- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Struggled to maintain contact with the field after being placed under early pressure and consequently trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
KILKENNY JACK- Struggled to maintain contact with the field after being placed under early pressure and consequently trailed the field throughout.
 
ALL BAR SURAH- A post-race veterinary examination found the mare to have sustained a minor laceration to the right front in running.
 
 
 
Race 3: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES CLASS 3 PLATE 1000m
 
CURVETTA- Shifted in bumping with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
DOUBLE MAJOR- Bumped with another runner on jumping before shifting in a bumping with a further runner. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
COLD POWER- Bumped by another runner which shifted in on jumping before shifting in and bumping with a further runner.
 
KISS ME LATER- Slowly into stride before being bumped by another runner which shifted in soon after jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
MIGHTY MARMALADE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE THICK OF IT- On returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the second such occurrence Stewards advised Trainer M Whitehouse that the gelding would now be barred from racing in Australia under the provisions of AR79.
 
LAST CHANCE DANCE- Performed below market expectations. Jockey R Wiggins advised that his mount travelled well and other than the mare becoming somewhat worked up in the preliminary he was unable to offer any tangible reason for the poor performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 4: HYGAIN CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200m
 
LIFETIME QUEST- Began awkwardly. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Momentarily held up on entering into the home straight before shifting wider to obtain clear running.
 
FROZE- Slowly into stride. Placed under pressure early in an effort to maintain contact with the field before eventually obtaining a midfield position.
 
BONDI BEAU- Raced keenly approaching the 1000m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
KEFALONIA- Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LOUD NOISE- Raced wide for the majority.
 
CHIC SOX- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 5: TAB CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1400m
 
FUNKY MUSIC- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
QUIDNI- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
ANCIENT ECHOES- Steadied and shifted wider passing the 200m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BRAINS- Commenced to tire noticeably from the 200m.
 
 
 
Race 6: TEI SERVICES RATINGS 0-55 HANDICAP 1200m
 
TAKEN ON CHANCE- Commenced to buck soon after the start dislodging App E Bell. Trainer B Johnson was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race. App Bell was examined by QAS officers and cleared of any injury and free to fulfil her remaining engagements.
 
BROOKWYN- Severely hampered by the riderless horse soon after the start and took no further competitive part in the race.
 
SASANQUAS- Whilst over-racing on heels passing the 1000m had to be steadied and shifted out hampering another runner before shifting out again passing the 800m bumping with that same runner. Was hampered passing the 200m when a runner to its inside shifted out.
 
SHE’S MAGANDA- Hampered by another runner which shifted out passing the 1000m and bumped by that same runner which shifted out again passing the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MOUNT COSTA- Inclined to hang out and proved extremely difficult to ride out down the running. Trainer B Williams was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners as a result. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
THREE PHASE- Shifted out passing the 200m hampering another runner. Jockey L Tilley was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
PUMPS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 7: FOLLOW CLUDEN PARK ON FACEBOOK OPEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
DANAWI- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
ONLY WANNA SING- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
GREY MISSILE- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was obliged to steady off heels before shifting wider. Crowded for room when attempting to improve between runners and obliged to steady passing the 150m. Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding specifically why App R Shred elected to restrain her mount in the early stages. App Shred advised that her instructions had been to have her mount where he was comfortable and try and finish the race off, adding that after receiving some pressure from the outside early she elected to restrain her mount. Trainer R Chillemi advised that his instructions had been to be positive out of the barrier, obtain cover if possible and try and finish the race off. Stewards questioned App Shred as to whether there had been an opportunity in the early stages to slightly pressure or not restrain her mount in order to obtain a more forward position to the inside of or just behind CHIVARGO (S Pawsey). App Shred concurred that with the benefit of hindsight this would have been a better option than restraining in the early stages. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
SUCH A WHIT- Dwelt in the barrier. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MOLONGLE MAGIC- Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out marginally passing the 150m hampering another runner. App K Swaffer was reminded of her obligations.
 
CHIVARGO- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
HI ZERO- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 8: TRIVIA NIGHT FRIDAY @ CLUDEN PARK BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1609m
 
CANDY GIRL- Slowly into stride.
 
BERNIE’S TIGER- Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
FORGIATO- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages, improving onto heels passing the 600m having to be steadied. Obliged to check and shift in passing the 200m when a runner to its outside shifted in when insufficiently clear.
 
PLEASURE BOMB- Passing the 200m was tightened for room and obliged to check, shifted in and bumped with the hind quarters of another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a minor laceration to the right fore heel in running.
 
TIDES OF TOKYO- Passing the 200m became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by another runner which was being tightened for room.
 
POWER LIFT- Jockey S Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a), the particulars being that Passing the 200m Jockey Sheargold did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FORGIATO (S Pawsey) causing that runner to be checked and shift in tightening the running of PLEASURE BOMB (S Wilson) which was oblighed to check and shift in bumping with the hindquarters of TIDES OF TOKYO (W D’Avila) causing that runner to become unbalanced. Jockey Sheargold’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 11 days to commence Sunday 19th September up to and including Wednesday 29th September. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of the degree of carelessness and interference which were deemed to be in the mid-range, Jockey Sheargold’s guilty plea, his good record in relation to the rule and his forthright evidence. Jockey Sheargold was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1- Jockey S Wilson- Severe reprimand- Failure to comply with direction- AR232
Race 6- Jockey L Tilley- Reprimand- Careless riding- AR131(a)
 
Fines
Jockey L Tilley- $200- Failure to comply with direction- AR232

Suspensions
Race 8- Jockey S Sheargold- Careless riding- 11days 19/09/2021-29/09/2021- AR131(a)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
GREY MISSILE, CURVETTA, MIGHTY MARMALADE, BONDI BEAU, HERSHISER, ONLY WANNA SING, MIND GAME, POWER LIFT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2- CLASSIC ENUFF- Racing manners- Warning
Race 6- TAKEN ON CHANCE- Bucked- Barrier trial
 
Bleeders
Race 3- THE THICK OF IT- Bilateral Epistaxis- 2nd time- Lifetime ban- AR79
 
Falls
Race 6- TAKEN ON CHANCE- App E Bell
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 8- JOEL was ridden by Jockey B Pengelly
 
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.