QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – SATURDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 3         RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – S Nosworthy
Judge – K Deane & M Bates
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
1st October 2021- Townsville
 
Race 9: TAB Class 3 Plate 1200m
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted on PITCHFORK which settled further forward than expected. Jockey D Smith advised that his instructions had been to lead, if possible, from the wide barrier and if unable then to remain wide as the gelding resents being restrained. Trainer C Attard corroborated the instructions adding that after showing some promise when arriving to his stable the gelding had performed disappointingly in its last few starts which has now led the stable to seek veterinary advise concerning a speculated breathing condition. Stewards acknowledged the statements and noted the fact that the instructions were not a major deviation from its usual racing pattern and considering the wide barrier draw it would be reasonable to expect the gelding to seek a forward position. Nonetheless Mr Attard was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR100 and undertook to advise of any results concerning the geldings condition going forward. Additionally, an analysis of betting for the race failed to reveal any nefarious activity or other irregularities.
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following riders were permitted to ride their mounts at the listed amended weights due to the current covid-19 restrictions:
 
Race 3 – Scott Sheargold 1/2kg
 
Race 6 – Carl Spry +1/2kg
                Scott Sheargold +1kg
                Masayuki Abe +1kg
 
 
 
 
Race 1: JAYSEL ELECTRICAL Class 1 Handicap 1000m
 
HONORED VOW- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner.
 
DANITES- Bumped by another runner. On returning to the mounting yard was found to have lost a near-hind plate in running.
 
MADAM JANE- Bumped by another runner.
 
STARFILLY- Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels when attempting to shift out to obtain clear running passing the 500m. Shifted in when placed under pressure on entering the home straight.
 
RUN RAMPANT- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running. On returning to scale Jockey W D’Avila advised that his mount struggled to sustain the early fast pace and consequently settled further back than he would have liked adding that, in his opinion, the gelding would be better to suited to trips over further distances. Trainer L McCormack concurred with Jockey D’Avilla’s assessment.
 
DUBAI EAGLE- Inclined to race keenly for the majority.
 
YOU’RE NEXT- On returning to scale Jockey C Spry advised that his mount was unable to match the early fast pace and as such settled further back than preferable. Adding that, in his opinion, his mounts performance was disappointing and that he believed it may perform better without the crossover nose band.
 
MILLAA MISS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this event the track was retrospectively upgraded to a Good 3
 
 
 
Race 2: MATER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1300m
 
CHOIR BOY- Due to a clerical error some form guides displayed the gelding as wearing Blinkers, this was incorrect and the gelding raced with that piece of gear. Prior to the event patrons were made aware by way of on course announcement and the wider public via social media outlets. Hampered on jumping after being marginally slow away.
 
SANTA MARINELLA- Fractious in the barrier. Began awkwardly and shifted in hampering another runner.
 
HUSSETTE- Began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered another runner. Inclined to race keenly in the early stages.
 
VIENNA CRUISE- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
ARAWELO- Began awkwardly and shifted in soon after jumping.
 
BEAUTIFUL TUNE- Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, shifting in marginally passing the 100m crowding a runner to its inside before shifting in and away from another runner soon after again crowding that runner.
 
GINGER MULE- Hampered on jumping after being marginally slow away. Inclined to layout rounding the home turn.
 
AVATEA- Crowded for room passing the 100m and again soon after and was obliged to ease. Raced wide throughout. On returning to scale Jockey J Stanley advised that after being marginally slow into stride he urged his mount forward in an effort to obtain a forward position with cover but was unable to do so and was caught wide. Jockey Stanley added that in hindsight after being tardy away he should have elected to assume a rearward position. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
 
Race 3: AUSNORTH BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OPEN Handicap 1400 m
 
SO YOU DREAM- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Began awkwardly.
ZEPPELIN- Began awkwardly and shifted in on jumping.
 
FUNKY MUSIC- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. On returning to scale Jockey N Thomas advised that the slow pace of the event was to the geldings detriment and whilst he had entertained the idea of shifting wider from the 600m he was mindful that his mount possessed only a short sprint and did not want to use it up early and elected to maintain his rearward position and attempt to finish the race off. Trainer G Dickson concurred with Jockey Thomas’s assessment stating that he was satisfied with the performance given the circumstances.
 
 
 
Race 4: PALLARENDA STAKES QTIS 2YO Fillies Maiden Plate 1000m
 
WHITTYS DREAM- Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
HEROIC ANGEL- Bumped by anther runner on jumping and carried in bumping with another runner. Bumped with another runner on several occasions when attempting to improve through a run passing the 250m. Shifted out under pressure passing the 100m momentarily hampering another runner.
 
BLONDIE’S SECRET- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner. Bumped another runner passing the 500m when attempting to shift out to obtain clear running. Bumped with another runner on straightening. Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
HUSKI ROSE- Bumped by another runner on jumping before being buffeted between runners and being severely hampered and loosing ground.
 
TOUGHY ROCKET- Commenced to race greenly for some distance after being restrained to take up a position with cover approaching the 800m.
 
HIGHWAY DIAMOND- Bumped with another runner several times passing the 250m. Obliged to ease when momentarily hampered passing the 100m when a runner to the inside shifted out. Raced wide for the majority.
 
ROCK THE BOX- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 5: PALLARENDA STAKES QTIS 2YO Colts & Geldings Maiden Plate 1000m
 
FOUR MILE LANE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 200m.
 
HEROIC BOY- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted out abruptly on entering the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MISSION HOUSE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Hampered on entering the home straight by another runner which was laying out. Shifted in and away from another runner passing the 200m.
 
MISSILE THUNDER- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MISSION ESTATE- Began awkwardly.
 
WARANDCREATION- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with another runner soon after. Raced greenly throughout. Commenced to hang out from the 600m and took the home turn very wide. Trainer O Cairns was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing manners.
 
DOVI’S DAY- Momentarily hampered by another runner which shifted out soon after jumping.
 
GO GETABOY- Bumped and carried wider by another runner soon after jumping. Inclined to lay out on entering the home straight and whilst under pressure down the running.
 
VEE EIGHT POWER- Shifted in and away from another runner on entering the home straight.
 
JUKEBOX DANCER- Inclined to lay out at the top of the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 6: CRANBROOK MEDICAL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1200m
 
RED WABBAT- Was declared a late scratching at 10:55am on veterinary advice. Trainer T McGovern was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the mare again being permitted to start in a race.
 
HI ZERO- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LIGHTHORSE LAD- Began awkwardly.
 
HELL OF A BOY- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Over-raced approaching the 400m. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until shifting wider at a point near the 200m.
 
MIGHTY MARMALADE- Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 600m. Shifted out and away from another runner passing the 200m.
 
STELLAR- Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 600m.
 
COASTAL PRINCE- Obliged to steady passing the 200m after attempting to improve into a marginal run which became untenable before the gelding was able to secure it.
 
OYASHIO- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running.
 
ROUGH CUT JEWEL- Raced for the majority.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil     
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RUN RAMPANT, AVATEA, HIGHWAY DIAMOND, SPLENDARAMA, HELL OF A BOY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 5- WARANDCREATION- Racing manners- Warning
 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 6- RED WABBAT- Veterinary Advice 10:55am- Veterinary Clearance.
 
 
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.