QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4 Race 1; Good 3 Races 2-8  RAIL – Out 0.5m 1000m-W/Post; True the remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Gillard, D Griffiths, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – S Nosworthy
Judge – K Deane
Veterinarian – Dr D Viero
Swab Attendants – M Braunberger
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB 14 NOVEMBER 2021
 
Race 8 CAIRNS DELIVERIES RATINGS BAND 0-55 H’CAP – 1400m
 
Stewards today inquired into the performance and riding of CANDY GIRL which finished tailed off.
 
Rider N. Day advised that after the mare was inconvenienced near the 1200 metres it then failed to travel at any stage throughout the race. He stated he had applied pressure and slapped CANDY GIRL up leaving the 600 metres however it failed to respond to his riding. He stated that the hot conditions on the day, travelling and the extended time at the track may have contributed to the mares poor performance.
 
Trainer G. Hughes agreed with rider N. Days assessment and confirmed CANDY GIRL had arrived on course prior to race 1, as he did have a runner in that race and that with the conditions on the day this may have contributed to the mares poor performance and that he would now review his travelling arrangements in similar circumstances. Mr Hughes further advised the mare had pleased him since returning to its stable and he will monitor its progress going forward.
 
A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities
 
In considering all evidence, rider N. Day was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR 114(2)(a) to report to Stewards anything that may have affected the running of his horse.  
 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following over-weights were permitted due to current Covid-19 restrictions:
 
Race 1  - J Stanley + .05kg
 
Race 4 – S Sheargold +.05kg
 
Race 6 – S Sheargold +.05kg
 
Race 7 – S Sheargold +.05kg
                J Felix +1kg
 
Race 8 – J Stanley +.05kg
                S Sheargold + .05kg
 
 
 
 
Race 1: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
 
GINA SUE- Difficult to load. After beginning on terms with the field was unable to muster the early pace needed to maintain its position and trailed throughout. Trainer L McCormack advised it would now be her intention to send the filly for an immediate spell. Nonetheless, Stewards advised Ms McCormack that a warning would be placed on the fillies barrier manners. A post-race veterinary examination found the filly to be lame in the near-fore shin. Trainer McCormack was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the filly again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LORD POWER- Began awkwardly and shifted out on jumping. Inclined to race ungenerously for the majority. Momentarily hampered passing the 400m, whilst racing ungenerously, when a runner to the inside shifted out marginally. Raced wide the majority.
 
SWEET WAYS- Slow into stride.
 
VEE EIGHT POWER- Under pressure early to maintain its position. Shifted out approaching the 400m momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey W D’Avila was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
GO GETABOY- Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when Stewards requested the Judge review the semaphored placings, specifically in relation to LORD POWER (L Morrison) being declared 3rd ahead of VEE EIGHT POWER (W D’Avila). Upon reviewing the official photo and acting under the provisions of AR214 the Judge amended the placings and correct weight was declared on the official placings of:
 
1st SWEET WAY’S
2nd GO GETABOY
3rd VEE EIGHT POWER
4th LORD POWER
 
 
Race 2: GRACIE SIGNS Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
 
KAMARCHER- Slow to begin before being buffeted between runners on jumping. Shifted in leaving the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
FINAL CRIME- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Steadied when another runner shifted in whilst racing ungenerously passing the 800m. Improved onto heels having to be steadied leaving the 400m.
 
WHOBETHATNOW- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
MISS PIXIE- Fractious in the barrier. Inclined to race ungenerously in the early and middle stages, shifted in passing the 800m hampering another runner. Appeared reluctant to improve into a run between runners passing the 200m. Jockey N Thomas advised that, in his opinion, his mount was getting into the run but unable to secure it before it closed and consequently, he was obliged to steady passing the 100m.
 
SMARTY LEE- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Momentarily hampered passing the winning post.
 
JACK O’DIAMONDS- inclined to shift out under pressure down the running, bumping with another runner passing the winning post.
 
SARANDOS- Shifted out and away from another runner approaching the winning post bumping with that runner passing the winning post and shifting out marginally momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey S Sheargold was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR132(5) for his use of the whip 16 times, 2 more than permitted, throughout the event.
 
ROLL THE BEANS- Raced wide for the majority.
 
BRIDGERTON- Raced wide for the majority. Trainer T McGovern was advised a warning would be placed on the fillies competitiveness at TAB meetings.
 
BOOM BABY- Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3 retrospective of Race 2.
 
 
 
Race 3: EQUINE SOLUTIONS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
ACTION JACKSON- Blundered on jumping, shifted out and hampered another runner.
 
LENNY ROCKET- Shifted in on jumping hampering another runner.
 
COCHRANE- Hampered on jumping after being marginally slow into stride. Commenced to over-race on heels leaving the 1000m before shifting out. Continues to race keenly for some distance. Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running. Performed below market expectations. Jockey L Morrison stated that, in her opinion, her mount was never comfortable in running and advised she had suggested a gear change to connections. Trainers representative J Doolan advised that stable would now look to experiment with gear on the gelding going forward. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
GINGER MULE- Began awkwardly and raced ungenerously for some distance thereafter. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
ENDINAYE- Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running. Jockey R Fradd advised his mount had failed to let down as expected adding that he felt his mount had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer M McGuire advised that the gelding would now be sent for an immediate spell. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
IMBATIDO- Held up for clear running on entering the home straight before shifting in to obtain clear running. Bumped with another runner on several occasions from the 100-50m when attempting to secure a run to the outside of a further runner but was unable to do so.
 
GETITON- Bumped with another runner on several occasions from the 100-50m.
 
 
 
 
Race 4: BROWN BROTHERS Class 6 Handicap 1400 metres
 
 
AREE AL- Slow to begin. Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted out marginally passing the 200m before being obliged to steady and shift in when a runner to the outside shifted in when not fully clear.
 
BOOM GATE- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with another runner. Raced wide for the majority.
 
AMUTHON- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inclined to over-race in the early stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
SOLDIERS- Inclined to race keenly in the early stages.
 
NICE RETORT- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages.
 
TEMPO- Shifted in when not fully clear of another runner passing the 200m. Jockey J Lyon was severely reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
 
 
Race 5: NINTH AVENUE CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000 metres
 
BIG JAKE- Connection advised that if circumstances permit the intention would be to ride the gelding with cover from the wide barrier, this was conveyed to the wider public via social media outlets with Patrons being made aware by way of oncourse announcement. Was ridden accordingly.
 
WIDESPREAD- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
LIGHTHORSE LAD- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted out to obtain clear running leaving the 200m. Inclined to layout under pressure leaving the 100m.
 
RED WABBAT- App M Potgieter advised that leaving the 600m the saddle slipped on the mare placing him at a significant disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Stewards noted the explanation. Raced wide for the majority.
 
WANNA TWEET- Inclined to hang out rounding the home turn. Faulted in its rear action soon after entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination found the mare to have sustained lacerations to the near side hind in running. On the 22/11/2021 Trainer G Hughes advised that the mare also had swelling to the off-fore fetlock. Mr hughes was advised a Veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the mare again being permitted to start in a race. Mr Hughes further undertook to advise of the mares condition going forward and his intentions regarding its immediate future.
 
DAWN TOO GOOD- Raced wide for the majority.
 
Stewards inquired into the reasons WANNA TWEET (W D’Avila) faulted in its action soon after entering the home straight in the presence of Jockey G Kliese (PROXIMATE CAUSE), but after taking evidence from the riders and reviewing the patrol footage Stewards were satisfied that no blame could not be attributed to any rider.
 

 
 
Race 6: TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR SPRINT OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
 
WICKED DANCER- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Inclined to lay out from the 800m until entering the home straight.
 
SIMPLY SPLASHING- Began awkwardly.
 
STAR BANNER- Inclined to race keenly for some distance leaving the 600m.
 
 
 
Race 7: TOWNSVILLE AMATEUR CUP OPEN Handicap 1609 metres
 
 
AMMOUDI BAY- As the gelding was having its sixth race start within a thirty-day period underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
HE’S WOW CLASS- Began awkwardly, shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
LOVE FLIES- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
BUSTER BLOCK- Inclined to race keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide the majority.
 
LOVE EXPRESS- Inclined to shift in under pressure down the running.
 
MAQUEREAU- Raced wide in the early stages.
 
UP THE RIVER- A post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in the left front suspensory. Trainer J Caught advised that the intention would now be to retire the gelding from racing. Nonetheless, Mr Caught was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
Stewards intend to inquire into an incident near the 1400m involving LOVE EXPRESS (K Swaffer), DIO D’ORO (G Kliese) and UP THE RIVER (N Thomas).
 
 
 
Race 8: GILLY FARRELL 10 YEAR MEMORIAL Class 1 Handicap 1300 metres
 
ZOUNATE- Dipped soon after the start. Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
FOCUS- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
READY MISTER MUSIC- Hampered on jumping after being slow into stride.
 
CAT IN THE RAINE- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced awkwardly for a short distance approaching the 500m.
 
DAWSON DIAMOND- Jockey J Stanley reported that soon after straightening he dropped his whip.
 
LIGHTHEADEDNESS- Inclined to race keenly in the middle stages. Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
VIKING CLAP- Bumped with another runner passing the 100m.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4- Jockey J Lyon- Severe reprimand- AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 2- Jockey S Sheargold- AR132(5)- Excessive use of whip 16 times- $300

 
Race day injuries/illness
 Race 3- Jockey S Sheargold- Left foot.
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 7- Incident near the 1400m- Date and time to be fixed.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
IMBATIDO, NICE RETORT, LOVE EXPRESS, AMMOUDI BAY, NORTH AFRIKA, ZOUNATE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1- GINASUE- Warning- Barrier manners
             GINASUE- Veterinary certificate of fitness
Race 2- BRIDGERTON- Warning- Competitiveness
 
 
 
 
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.