QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB

TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 14th October 2021

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 (Races 1-4), Good 3 (Races 5-9) RAIL – +6.5m 1000-W/Post; +4m Remainder PENETROMETER – 4.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – C Warren, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – S Nosworthy
Judge – K Deane, M Bates
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Sample Collection Officer – M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Cloncurry October 8, 2021
Race 7. JBS AUSTRALIA COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/CLONCURRY CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1600m

Stewards, today, interviewed Jockey S Sheargold in relation to his riding of CINNAMON MISSILE over the concluding stages of the event. After considering Jockey Sheargold’s submission and reviewing the patrol footage Stewards could not be completely satisfied that Jockey Sheargold’s lack of vigour over the final 50m had any tangible effect on the race result. Nonetheless Jockey Sheargold was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish of the race under the provisions of AR131(b).

GENERAL
Jockeys B Pengelly and A Thomson who were not in attendance at today’s race meeting due to illness were both advised they would be required to provide a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding. Replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.

Due to current COVID restrictions the following overweights were permitted.
Race 1. MARINASARA. S Wilson +1kg.
ON YOUR SKATES. S Sheargold +0.5kg.
Race 3. WHICH LILY. G Kliese +1kg.
Race 6. CALCULUS. C Whiteley +0.5kg.
Race 7. CHEEKY REWARD. S Sheargold +0.5kg.

Race 1. RQ SUPPORTS RACING INDUSTRY SAFETY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1609m

The start of this event was delayed to facilitate the removal of two stray dogs from the racecourse.

MONTEMURRO – The gelding, which competed at Atherton on Saturday October 9, 2021 underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

DAWN STRIKE - Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages.

MARINASARA - Jockey S Wilson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.

Race 2. TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY QTIS 3YO HANDICAP 1000m

CHYNA EXPRESS - Bumped with another runner on jumping. Bumped by another runner which shifted out passing the 500m. Shifted in marginally passing the 200m bumping with another runner. Raced greenly for the majority. Raced wide throughout.

GOSSIPING GIRL - Bumped with another runner on jumping and was slowly into stride as a result.

VIENNA CRUISE - Shifted out and bumped with another runner on jumping. Commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance after being momentarily restrained passing the 800m. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

CHOIR BOY - Hampered by another runner which shifted out on jumping. Jockey C Spry advised that the gelding was inclined to over-race today with the addition of blinkers. As such, from a wide barrier he elected to permit the gelding to stride forward and obtain a prominent position rather than being caught wide. Trainer S Acornley advised that a gear change will be considered prior to next race start.

AVATEA - Over-raced in the middle stages. Obliged to steady momentarily passing the 200m when a runner to the outside shifted in.

HUSSETTE - Inclined to layout in the vicinity of the 600m and shifted out bumping with another runner passing the 500m. Jockey S Wilson advised that, in his opinion, going forward, the filly would be better suited to races over a longer distance than that of today’s event.

ETERNAL BEAN - Bumped by another runner passing the 200m and shifted in momentarily inconveniencing a runner to its inside.

Race 3. HYGAIN OPEN HANDICAP 1000m

FUNKY MUSIC – Trainer G Dickson, when questioned, advised in his opinion that although the gelding has won over 1400m it is better suited to shorter distances, and the particularly strong pace of today’s event had also been a telling factor in the performance.

WHICH LILY – Raced ungenerously and inclined to lay out in the middle stages.

CHEVAUX – Persevered unsuccessfully for a marginal rails run between the 300m and the 200m. When unable to improve into that run, switched around heels near the 100m. Finished off fairly

MOLONGLE CHIEF – Had to be restrained to avoid heels approaching the winning post.

Race 4. BROWN BROTHERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

BRAVE MISSILE – The gelding, which was resuming following a lengthy absence from racing, underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was cleared to start.

GALAXY UNKNOWN – Slowly away.

OCONEE (NZ) – Slowly away. Unable to muster pace in the early stages. Trainer C Attard advised that in his opinion, going forward, the gelding will be better suited over longer distances than that of today’s event.

TATEYAMA – Extremely fractious in mounting yard. Began awkwardly shifting out and bumping with another runner. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised the mare will be required to trial satisfactorily prior to next race start.

PROXIMATE CAUSE – The gelding, which was resuming following a lengthy absence from racing, underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was cleared to start. Bumped by another runner which shifted out on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

REBOZO – Inclined to lay in in the early stages.

MIND GAME - Inclined to lay in in the early stages. Restrained off heels and shifted wider to obtain clear running soon after straightening.

FIVEACLOCKSOMWHERE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Following the running of this event Stewards upgraded the track rating to a Good 3.

Race 5. QTIS 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Following the running of this event Jockeys R Wiggins and N Thomas both requested to view the patrol footage of the early stages to determine whether there were grounds for either rider to lodge an objection. After viewing the footage neither rider elected to proceed and subsequently Stewards declared Correct Weight on the Judge’s numbers.

IDOL DRAGON – Began very awkwardly, having to be restrained to avoid the heels of a runner to its inside.

IMBATIDO – Shifted out on jumping hampering a runner to its outside. Approaching the first turn was bumped heavily by a runner to its outside which was shifting in. Bumped with a runner to its outside near the 300m becoming unbalanced. Unable to obtain clear running for the majority of the home straight. Went to the line without being fully tested.

BRIDGERTON - Approaching the first turn was bumped heavily by a runner to its outside which had been taken in. Commenced to race greenly and lost ground when placed in restricted room passing the 800m. Jockey S Sheargold reported the filly, which was having its 2nd race start, had continued to race greenly from that point.

ACTION JACKSON – Marginally slowly away and then hampered when runners to either side shifted ground. Had to be restrained off the heels of another runner which lost ground passing the 800m. Trainer T Rowe who reported the gelding had sustained lacerations to the near fore and off hind legs in running was advised a Veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start.

DABILDOYA – Shifted in on jumping hampering a runner to its inside. Soon after became unbalanced when inconvenienced by runners to its outside which were shifting in. Over-raced in the middle stages. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100m taking another runner wider.

GINGER MULE – Began awkwardly. Lost ground when tightened for running shortly after the start.

GETITON – Lost ground when tightened for running shortly after the start. Taken wider approaching the 100m when a runner to the inside commenced to shift out under pressure.

SPIRIT MEISTER – Bumped with another runner near the 300m becoming unbalanced.

MOODY’S LUCK – Shifted in approaching the first turn hampering IMBATIDO (R Wiggins) and BRIDGERTON (S Sheargold). Jockey J Lyon was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).

Jockey J Lyon pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that soon after the start whist riding his mount MOODY’S LUCK forward, he directed that filly inwards tightening the running of GETITON (P Cullen) and GINGER MULE (N Thomas), both of which had to be checked, losing their rightful running. Although Stewards did acknowledge a minor outwards shift from DABILDOYA (C Spry), which was racing to the inside of GINGER MULE and GETITON, they were of the opinion this had little or no bearing on the end result, that being the interference suffered by GINGER MULE and GETITON, due to Jockey Lyon continuing to direct MOODY’S LUCK inwards under riding. Jockey Lyon’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence Sunday October 24, 2021 up to and including Thursday November 4, 2021. In assessing penalty Stewards considered Jockey Lyon’s personal circumstances, his conduct during the inquiry, his record in relation to the rule, his guilty plea, and the degree of interference which was deemed to be in the mid-range. Jockey Lyon was advised of his right to refer the matter to the Internal Reviewer.

Race 6. CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m

HAMMERTONE – Was declared a late scratching at 2:24pm due to transport difficulties. As on-course betting on the event had not commenced no deductions were applicable.

CALCULUS - The gelding, which was resuming following a lengthy absence from racing, underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was cleared to start.

DANITES – Inclined to over-race in the middle stages.

LAST CHANCE DANCE – Was inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running.

Race 7. CLUDEN PARK SPORTS BAR OPEN THIS SATURDAY CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200m

BONDI BEAU – Trainer C Attard was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67 for the late declaration of App M Potgieter as the rider of the gelding. Had to be restrained passing the winning post when a runner to its outside which was attempting a marginal run shifted in when awkwardly placed in restricted room.

STAR BANNER – Began awkwardly. Over-raced for some distance passing the 800m. Shifted in marginally over the concluding stages crowding runners to its inside. Jockey C Spry was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances. Upon returning to scale Jockey C Spry requested to view the patrol footage of the concluding stages to determine whether there were grounds for an objection to be lodged against 1st placer getter ASHTON BLAIR (N Day). After viewing the footage Jockey Spry elected not to proceed and subsequently Stewards declared Correct Weight on the Judge’s numbers.

ASHTON BLAIR – Shifted out abruptly soon after jumping and bumped heavily with a runner to its outside. Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages crowding runners to its inside. Jockey N. Day was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.

ROTHMAN – Shifted in on jumping bumping heavily with another runner.

AREE AL (NZ) – Slowly into stride. Tightened between runners soon after jumping and lost ground.

WICKED DANCER – The gelding, which was resuming following a lengthy absence from racing, underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was cleared to start. Raced wide in the middle stages.

CATMOSPHERE – Shifted out to obtain clear running passing the 200m.

CHEEKY REWARD – Had to be restrained approaching the winning post when tightened for running.

Race 8. K & B CLEANING CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

Prior to the commencement of the race meeting Jockey R Wiggins advised Stewards he would be unable to ride THREE PHASE at the agreed weight, and Jockey D Smith was substituted as rider of the mare. As Stewards considered Jockey Wiggins’ explanation reasonable, in the circumstances, no further action was taken.

PREDICTS - Was declared a late scratching at 2:24pm due to transport difficulties. As on-course betting on the event had not commenced no deductions were applicable.

HERSHISER – Was declared a late scratching on Veterinary advice at the barriers at 5:00pm. Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on HERSHISER be refunded in full, and further, that the following deductions, on the face value of the betting ticket, be applicable to successful wagers placed on the event prior to the time of scratching:
12 cents in the dollar win/14 cents in the dollar place – 1st placegetter HELL OF A BOY
9 cents in the dollar place – 2nd placegetter JOURNEY OF SONG
16 cents in the dollar place – 3rd placegetter RUN RAMPANT

Stewards intend to inquire into the specific circumstances surrounding the scratching of the gelding when all relevant parties can be convened.

INDIAN DANCER – Slowly away.

STELLAR – Slowly away. Jockey W D’Avila accidentally dropped his whip near the 300m.

MIGHTY MARMALADE – Slowly away. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Trainer’s Representative B Gordy and App M Castle requested to view the patrol footage of the concluding stages to determine whether there were grounds for an objection. After viewing the footage Ms Gordy and App Castle elected not to proceed and subsequently Stewards declared Correct Weight on the Judge’s numbers.

CAT IN THE RAINE – Shifted out on jumping bumping with a runner to its outside.

HELL OF A BOY – Inconvenienced on jumping.

SHICK ZONE – Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly.

JOURNEY OF SONG – Raced ungenerously when crossed by another runner passing the 1000m.

THREE PHASE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

RUN RAMPANT – Had to be restrained when commenced to race ungenerously near 950m.

GIORDANO – Over-raced in the middle stages.

Race 9. NQ LICENSED EVENTS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1400m

CUNNAMULLA – Underwent a Veterinary inspection on arrival at the start and was cleared to race. Shifted in under pressure on the home straight.

DOUBLE DENMAN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.

ZABERFELDIE (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority.

CANDY GIRL – Had to be restrained when shifting around heels near the 200m.

SKAGERAK (NZ) – Was not able to be fully tested over the concluding stages when unable to obtain clear running.

CUNNAMULLA – Shifted in under pressure on the home straight. Stewards reprimanded Jockey R Wiggins under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip on 14 occasions in running.

KEFALONIA – Bumped heavily with another runner near the winning post.

STOLEN DIAMONDS – Bumped heavily with another runner near the winning post.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 7. Trainer C Attard. $100. Late rider. LR67.

Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey S Wilson. Use of whip prior to 100m (6 times). AR132(7)(a)(ii). 2nd Offence.
Race 5. Jockey J Lyon. Severe reprimand. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 9. Jockey R Wiggins. Excessive whip use in running (14 times). AR132(5). 2nd Offence.

Suspensions
Race 5. Jockey J Lyon. Careless riding. AR131(a). To commence Sunday October 24, 2021 up to and including Thursday November 4, 2021.

Absent riders
Jockey B Pengelly. Illness. Medical clearance required.
Jockey A Thomson. Illness. Medical clearance required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bars
Race 4. TATEYAMA. Fractious pre-race. Satisfactory trial.

Horses swabbed pre-race
HUSETTE, CHEVAUX, SPIRIT MEISTER, ASHTON BLAIR, HELL OF A BOY, KEFALONIA.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. BRAVE MISSILE was ridden by C Spry.
Race 5. IDOL DRAGON was ridden by D Smith, BRIDGERTON was ridden by S Sheargold.
Race 7. STAR BANNER was ridden by C Spry, BONDI BEAU was ridden by App M Potgieter.
Race 8. THREE PHASE was ridden by D Smith.
Race 9. HALLSIDE HOT STUFF was ridden by C Whiteley.

Late scratchings
Race 6. HAMMERTONE. 2:24pm. Transport difficulties.
Race 8. PREDICTS. 2:24pm. Transport difficulties.
HERSHISER. 5.00pm. Veterinary advice.

The matters contained in 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.