QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – TUESDAY 31st  MAY 2022
 
WEATHER: Fine         TRACK RATING: Good 4         RAIL: +4m Entire Course             

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – D Griffiths, P Warren, R Smith
Starter – J Cullen
Clerk of Scales – E Kowalenko
Judge – S Nosworthy
Veterinarian – D Viero
Sample Collection Officer – M Braunberger
 
GENERAL
 
The following overweights were permitted by Stewards:
Race 2. R Wiggins +0.5kg, G Kliese +1kg
Race 3. G Kliese +0.5kg
Race 5. J Baker +1kg
Race 6. N Day +0.5kg
Race 8. J Baker +1kg, N Day +0.5kg
 
HEROIC ROSE, which raced at Cairns on Sunday 29thth May 2022, underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was cleared to start.
 
Jockeys C Spry and F Edwards, who unable to attend today’s race meeting due to illness will both require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding. Replacement riders as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1. CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
TOSCAVALE ROAD – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
FESSUP – Over-raced in the early stages. Tightened for room and taken in near the 350m by another runner which shifted in.
 
STREET CULTURE – Shifted in near the 350m tightening runners to its inside. Jockey G Kliese was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
 
TRUE SPEAKER – Checked near the 350m, after a runner to its outside shifted in.
 
JESKO – Held up for clear running for a short distance approaching the 200m.
 
PURPLE HAT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 2. BROWN BROTHERS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m
 
DOVI’S DAY – Jockey R Wiggins, who was to be overweight was replaced by B Thomson as the rider of the gelding. Jockey Wiggins was fined the sum of $150.00 under the provisions of AR190(3). Shifted out on jumping, bumping with another runner. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Was tiring near the 200m when shifted out under pressure, hampering a runner to its outside. Jockey B Thomson was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
 
BREAKWATER BOY – Raced very greenly throughout. Shifted in near the 1000m inconveniencing a runner to its inside. Restrained near the 800m when a runner to its outside shifted in  marginally. Shifted out abruptly near the 500m, bumping heavily with a runner to its outside. Laid in down the running.
 
AIDAN ROCKET – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
BLONDIE’S SECRET – Buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
BORGOV – Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced near the 500m by another runner which shifted out abruptly.
 
RATALOUIE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Was tightened for running near the 1100m by another runner which shifted in when not fully clear.
 
HEROIC ROSE – Crossed another runner near the 1100m when being ridden forward, when not fully clear to do so. App J Cornish was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a). Shifted in marginally near the 800m inconveniencing another runner which was racing greenly. App Cornish was. advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
MR KOBO – Inconvenienced near the 1000m when crossed by another runner which was racing greenly.
 
ROCK THE BOX – Restrained when awkwardly placed in restricted room near the 500m.
 
D’ORO CHOICE – Had to be restrained near the 200m when a tiring runner to its inside shifted out under pressure.
 
WORTHY ESSGEE – Jockey J Stanley reported the gelding was inclined to hang out in running.
 
Race 3. HYGAIN BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (2) 1200m
 
GO DEEP – Slowly away. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
POLHAMPTON – Slowly away. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
PRIVATE SECTOR – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages before tiring in the home straight. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
COMBATTANT DE RUE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MOODY’S LUCK - Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 4. TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1) 1200m
 
SHOCK ZONE – Slowly into stride after being buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
CALCULUS – Slowly into stride. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages, when inclined to hang out.
 
RUN RAMPANT – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 5. LADIES DAY SATURDAY 30 JULY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1609m
 
COASTAL PRINCE – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
MYSTERY ‘N’ MAGIC – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages.
 
ZABERFELDIE (NZ) – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6. MITAVITE QTIS 3YO HANDICAP 1000m
 
KAMARCHER – Slowly into stride.
 
AKOYA GEM – Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly.
 
LE RUBIS – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages. Restrained off heels near the 650m. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SPIRIT MEISTER – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
MORE THE MERRIER – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
HUSETTE – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
IT’S A PLOY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SUPER RUPERT – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Commenced to lose ground approaching the 650m. Eased down in the home straight, finishing tailed off. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer G Dickson was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s competitiveness.
 
YARRALINDA – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed bruising to both hind fetlocks consistent with having been galloped on in running.
 
Stewards inquired into an protracted incident which took place between the 200m and the 50m, resulting in KAMARCHER being severely checked. After hearing submissions from all parties involved and viewing patrol footage it was established that after being disappointed for a run between YARRALINDA (App J Cornish) and KING JESTER (R Wiggins) approaching the 200m, Jockey D Smith (KAMARCHER) elected to attempt to secure a marginal rails run to the inside of YARRALINDA, which was gradually shifting in marginally at the time, further minimising the racing room available to KAMARCHER. Passing the 100m KING JESTER shifted to obtain clear running to the inside of HALLSIDE HAMMER (App I Teh) preventing App Cornish from relieving any pressure being experienced by KAMARCHER, which made contact with the running rail near the 50m and blundered. As a number of factors contributed to the incident, Stewards took no action other than to advise the riders to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
Race 7. 2YO CLASSIC SATURDAY 11 JUNE CLASS 3 PLATE 1000m
 
SPIRIT HOUSE – Slowly away.
 
ENDORSE – Dipped soon after jumping.
 
HURRICANE FIGHTER (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
DIAMOND COUNTRY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
WAR GENERAL – Raced wide for the majority.
 
NEW KING (GB) - Raced wide for the majority.
 
SANTA MARINELLA – Went to the line not fully tested after being unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.  
 
PROXIMATE CAUSE – Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 8. VALE BILL COUGHLAN OPEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
INCHING CLOSER - Jockey R Wiggins, who was to be overweight was replaced by P Romeo as the rider of the gelding. Jockey Wiggins was fined the sum of $150.00 under the provisions of AR190(3). Jockey P Romeo was cautioned in relation to his use of the whip forward of the saddle.
 
THE TAX ACCOUNTANT – Slowly into stride.
 
HELMAZ – Bumped with another runner near the 1300m.
 
BULLION WOLF - Bumped with another runner near the 1300m becoming unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority. Sustained a laceration to the near hind leg consistent with having been galloped on in running. Trainer Representative B Gordy was advised a Veterinary clearance will be required prior to next race start.
 
FUNKY MUSIC – Restrained off heels near the 400m.
 
BUSTER BLOCK – Inconvenienced when awkwardly placed in restricted room passing the 400m.
 
BOONA BOY - Raced wide for the majority.
 
WILLYGOOD - Raced wide for the majority. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DECROUX – Jockey S Sheargold was cautioned in relation to his use of the whip on a runner out of contention.
 
Race 9. TOWNSVILLE CUP SATURDAY 6 AUGUST CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200m
 
GREEN JACKET – Slowly away after beginning very awkwardly.
 
HIGHER REALM – Improved to a position outside the lead near the 950m shifting in marginally and shortening stride. Jockey S Wilson who advised that HIGHER REALM has displayed a tendency, in the past, to switch off in its races after reaching the lead, was advised to be mindful of this when riding the gelding in future.
 
LIGHTHORSE LAD – Shifted in on jumping. Restrained near the 950m when the pace slowed.
 
BRILLIANT MIND – Tightened between runners on jumping. Restrained near the 950m when the pace slowed.
 
TAWHIRI - Tightened between runners on jumping. Restrained near the 950m when the pace slowed.
 
MACEDON FLYER – Restrained after commencing to over-race near the 950m when the pace slowed.
 
FAMILY STAR - Restrained near the 950m when the pace slowed.
 
ROTHMAN – Over-raced in the middle stages. Unable to obtain clear running for some distance passing the 100m.
 
NORM’S CHOICE - Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
PRIME RULER - Raced wide for the majority.
 
KEFALONIA - Raced wide for the majority.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent riders
C Spry. Medical clearance.
F Edwards. Medical clearance.
 
Reprimands
Race 1. G Kliese. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 2. B Thomson. Careless riding. AR131(a).
              App J Cornish. Careless riding. AR131(a).
 
Fines
Race 2. Jockey R Wiggins. $150.00. Overweight. AR190(3).
Race 8. Jockey R Wiggins. $150.00. Overweight. AR190(3).
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings
Race 6. SUPER RUPERT. Warning on competitiveness.
 
Bars
Race 8. BULLION WOLF. Injured near hind. Vet clearance.
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
JESKO, NOIR JACK, MORE THE MERRIER, FUDGING, MONSIEUR MACRON, NORM’S CHOICE  
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners.
 
Rider changes
Race 1. N Day rode LATERALLY
Race 2. N Thomas rode BREAKWATER BOY, L Morrison rode RATALOUIE, B Thomson rode DOVI’S DAY
Race 3. J Baker rode PRIVATE SECTOR
Race 4. S Sheargold rode UNDOUBTED
Race 5. B Thomson rode REBEL LAKE
Race 7. N Thomas rode HURRICANE FIGHTER
Race 8. P Romeo rode INCHING CLOSER
 
 
 
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.