QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
TOWNSVILLE – SATURDAY 6th AUGUST 2022
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 (Races 1-5); GOOD 4 (Races 6-9) RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION PENETROMETER – 4.69
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – P Gillard, D Griffiths, M Braunberger, S Coulthard (Cadet), K Dean (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – C Searle
Judge – S Nosworthy, S Bryant
Veterinarian – D Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Townsville Thursday 4th August 2022
Race 9 – Townsville Earth Moving Class 6 Handicap 1200 Metres
Stewards today inquired into an incident near the 400 metres where HEIRBORN appeared to blunder. After hearing evidence from W Pike (BRILLIANT MIND), N Thomas (CHIVARGO), L Morrison (HEIRBORN) W D’Avila (DAWN TOO GOOD) and S Wilson (TEMPO) and viewing of the official race footage it was established that HEIRBORN which was racing to the inside of BRILLIANT MIND approaching the 400 metres attempted to shift out obtain clear running brushing that runner which held its ground, as a consequence HEIRBORN improved onto the heels of TEMPO, clipping that runner’s heels and blundered. As stewards deemed no rider responsible no further action was taken.
GENERAL
The thoroughbreds Gumnuts, Murungal, Lucky For Some, Funky Music and Kamarcher which competed at Townsville on Thursday 4th August 2022 underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and were all passed fit to start.
Permitted overweights:
Race 1, J Stanley 0.5kg
Race 4, A Layt 0.5kg, M Abe 1kg
Race 7, A Layt 0.5kg, L Tilley 0.5kg, G Kliese 1kg
Race 8, G Kliese 0.5kg, L Tilley 0.5kg, A Layt 0.5kg, M Abe 1kg
Race 9, J Stanley 1kg, A Layt 0.5kg
Race 1: TAB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000 Metres
BONDI BEAU – Over-raced early.
CASTILE – Underwent a Veterinary inspection upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start.
ELA BEACH – After assuming the lead passing the 900m, was steadied by Jockey B Stewart, resulting in WANNA TWEET (B Thomson) having to be restrained and also commencing to over-race. Jockey Stewart was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
LIGHTHORSE LAD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide rounding the home turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for the majority of the home straight, made contact with the running rail passing the 100m.
CONQUERING JUDAS – Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner shortly after jumping.
HALLSIDE HAMMER – Raced wide rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, having to be steadied off heels approaching the 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
MORE THE MERRIER – Bumped with another runner shortly after jumping. Raced ungenerously early.
WANNA TWEET – Commenced to over-race when crossed by another runner near the 900m. Shifted out under pressure near the 100m, inconveniencing another runner. Jockey B Thomson was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
WIDESPREAD – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
LE RUBIS – Inconvenienced passing the 100m.
BRAZETTI - Jockey J Stanley reported his mount was inclined to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.
Race 2: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1300 Metres
GO GETABOY – Over-raced early.
ALTAR BOY – Jockey C Spry reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out in early and middle stages.
SOUL SURFER – Began awkwardly, shifting inwards abruptly. When questioned Jockey S Wilson advised that his intention was to lead but after beginning awkwardly and improving to a position behind the leader, the gelding commenced to over-race. Consequently, Jockey Wilson considered his best option was to allow his mount to stride forward.
Race 3: TAB Class 1 Handicap 1200 Metres
INDICTMENT – Shifted in marginally near the 900m to avoid the heels of another runner which was racing ungenerously.
CAPTIVATED – Hampered on jumping.
RED PERONI – Jockey N Day advised that it was not his intention to lead, however after the gelding began well, and in view of the fact that it did race very ungenerously when restrained last start, Jockey Day felt his best option was to allow his mount to stride forward when it began to over-race passing the 1000m.
ZOUNATE – Slow to begin.
BONYTHON – Over-raced in the middle stages. Raced ungenerously rounding the home turn.
DIVINE WIT – Shifted out on jumping, hampering another runner.
GUMNUTS – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
MURUNGAL – Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages.
MISS SEATTLE – Restrained in the early stages in order to obtain a position closer to the inside running rail.
DENISE'S PRIDE – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
BOOMKO – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
GOLD TRICKLE – Restrained when momentarily placed in restricted room near the 900m.
Race 4: WILSON/RYAN/GROSE UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000 Metres
BUSTER BLOCK – Over-raced early. Jockey F Edwards was fined $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m. (1st offence).
STAR STATUS – Over-raced early. Raced wide from the 800m.
DON ARCANGELO – Raced wide from the 800m.
STOCKED AND LOADED (NZ) – Slowly into stride. Commenced to lose ground passing the 1000m, finishing tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S Kendrick undertook to advise Stewards should anything which may have had a bearing on the gelding’s performance become apparent in coming days.
FUTURE IDEA (NZ) – Trainer K Clark-Peoples advised that should circumstances permit, the gelding would be ridden in a prominent position. Jockey J Taylor advised the gelding had never travelled comfortably at any stage and had failed to respond to his riding.
LUCKY FOR SOME – Trainer M Geaney was fined $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of L Morrison as the rider of the gelding.
TOUCH OF BALI – Slowly into stride. Travelled wide in the early and middle stages.
THE BEAT GOES ON – Jockey A Thomson who did not attend today’s race meeting was replaced by M Abe as the rider of the gelding. Jockey Thomson is stood down from race riding pending the outcome of an inquiry into her non-attendance.
MUFASTA – A post-race Veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off fore sesamoid. A Veterinary clearance will be required prior to next race start.
Race 5: CLUDEN PARK Class 3 Plate 1400 Metres
BANK BANK BANK – Over-raced in the middle stages.
COLLOMBATTI – Raced wide for the majority. Inconvenienced near the 150m.
LIGHT FIELD – Inconvenienced on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
REBEL BRO – Inconvenienced on jumping.
ROUGH CUT JEWEL - Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
BELLS APPROACHING – Underwent a Veterinary inspection upon arrival at the barriers and was declared a late withdrawal on Veterinary advice at 2:15pm when found to be lame in the off hind leg. A Veterinary clearance is required prior to next race start. Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on BELLS APPROACHING be refunded in full and further that the following deductions, in the dollar on the face value of the betting ticket, be applicable to all successful wagers placed on the event prior to the time of scratching:
1st placed BANK BANK BANK 1c Win, 2c Place
2nd placed ARCTIC WOLF 2c
3rd placed HALLSIDE HOT STUFF 2c
COOLMEANS (NZ) – Trailed the field throughout and was eased out of the event over the concluding stages of the race. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A Molino undertook to advise Stewards should anything which may have had a bearing on the gelding’s performance become apparent in coming days.
NANTUCKET – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority.
HALLSIDE HOT STUFF – Shifted in under pressure nearing the 150m, inconveniencing a runner to its inside. Jockey A Layt was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a).
Following the running of this race, the track rating was upgraded to a Good 4.
Race 6: CAPE CLEVELAND CONSOLATION OPEN Handicap 1300 Metres
INCHING CLOSER – Jockey F Edwards, who advised he was unable to make weight after accepting the ride, was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR190(3). Jockey Edwards was replaced by J Taylor as the rider of the gelding.
ZOUVILLA - Slowly into stride. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
FAMILY STAR – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
EL OF A SAGA – Raced ungenerously early. Raced wide for the majority.
HELMAZ – Raced wide for the majority.
GDANSK – Raced wide for the majority.
ZEPPELIN – Trainer C Attard was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of N Day as the rider of the gelding.
VALIDAR – Raced wide for the majority.
Jockey R Wiggins who was dislodged from PRIME RULER after pulling up, was examined by the QAS Officers and was cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
Race 7: MAGIC MILLIONS TOWNSVILLE GUINEAS QTIS 4YO Handicap 1609 Metres
LORD OF LIGHT – Jockey N Stanley replaced A Thomson as the rider of the gelding.
FIRE KING – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
STAR MIDFIELDER – Raced wide for the majority.
BAYERISCHE – Jockey L Tilley reported that the gelding was inclined to lay in for the majority of the race, proving difficult to ride.
BOOMED – Jockey N Thomas reported, the gelding commenced to race fiercely near the 1300m, hanging out severely and shifting out to the middle of the track. Raced extremely wide for the remainder of the race. Trainer R Chillemi was advised that the gelding will be required to trial satisfactorily prior to next race start. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed an abrasion to the off hind leg.
GOLDEN ATHENA – Slowly away. Carried wider by another runner which shifted out near the 1100m. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
KAMARCHER – Shifted out near the 1100m, carrying another runner wider. Raced wide from that point.
VALLEY RATTLER – Raced wide for the majority.
LISTEN LISTEN- Began awkwardly, causing Jockey W D’Avila to become unbalanced. Raced fiercely in the early stages.
Race 8: TAB TOWNSVILLE CUP 2000 Metres
DJUKON (GB) – Shifted out near the 800m, carrying a runner to its outside wider.
MAQUEREAU – Began very awkwardly.
SOUTH PACIFIC (GB) – Dwelt in the barrier as the start was effected.
BULLION WOLF – Raced wide early.
SAYL (GB) – Began awkwardly. Over-raced early. Raced wide from the 800m.
THE TAX ACCOUNTANT – Commenced to over-race in the early stages.
ECHO POINT – Momentarily held up for clear running near the 100m.
RULE THE WORLD – Slow to begin.
PLAY ME NOW (NZ) – Raced wide for the majority.
SOUTHERN SWING – Jockey M Abe replaced A Thomson as the rider of the gelding . Carried wider by another runner which shifted out near the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
Race 9: TAB CLEVELAND BAY 1300 metres
MASTER JAMIE – Restrained near the 1200m when placed in restricted room. Commenced to over-race for some distance thereafter. Momentarily help up approaching the 200m. Shifted in around heels near the 100m to obtain clear running.
WREN'S DAY (USA) – Trainer L Gough was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of R Wiggins as the rider of the gelding.
DIO D'ORO – Tightened between runners on jumping.
CABALO ESCURO – Raced wide for the majority.
BRAD – Shifted in on jumping, tightening runners to its inside.
AHWAHNEECHEE – Tightened between runners on jumping. Became awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 1000m. Galloped awkwardly for a few strides near the 700m. Raced wide for the majority.
AMMOUDI BAY – Shifted in on jumping.
MONTENEGRO MAN – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
FULL RECOGNITION – Tightened between runners on jumping.
PLENTY – Shifted out on jumping.
CRACKER ESSGEE – Raced wide for the majority. Lost the off-fore plate in running.
PULL ANCHOR – Inconvenienced soon after jumping.
PALENCIA – Raced wide for the majority.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey B Stewart. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Jockey B Thomson. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 5. Jockey A Layt. Severe Reprimand. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Fines
Race 4. Trainer M Geaney. Late declaration of rider. LUCKY FOR SOME. $100. LR67(1).
Race 4. Jockey F Edwards. Use of whip prior to the 100m. 8 times (1st offence). BUSTER BLOCK. $200. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 6. Jockey F Edwards. Accepted ride when overweight $100. INCHING CLOSER. AR190(3).
Race 6. Trainer C Attard. Late declaration of rider ZEPPELIN. $100. LR67(1).
Race 9. Trainer L Gough. Late declaration of rider WREN’S DAY (USA). $200. LR67(1).
Absent jockeys
A Thomson. Stood down from race riding pending the outcome of inquiry into non-attendance at today’s race meeting.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
BERING SEA, BONDI BEAU, DIO D’ORO, DJUKON, FAMILY STAR, MASTER JAMIE, PALENCIA, PRIME RULER, QUALITY ASSET, RED PERONI, SAYL, SNITZ AND THE CITY, WIDESPREAD, ZEPPELIN.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 4. MUFASTA. Lame off fore. Vet clearance.
Race 5. BELLS APPROACHING. Lame off hind. Vet clearance.
Race 7. BOOMED. Hung out throughout. Satisfactory trial.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. VIKING CLAP was ridden by App. M Castle.
Race 4. LUCKY FOR SOME was ridden by L Morrison, THE BEAT GOES ON was ridden by M Abe.
Race 6. INCHING CLOSER was ridden by J Taylor, ZEPPELIN was ridden by N Day.
Race 7. LORD OF LIGHT was ridden by N Stanley.
Race 8. SOUTHERN SWING was ridden by M Abe.
Race 9. WREN’S DAY (USA) was ridden by R Wiggins.
Late scratchings
Race 5. BELLS APPROACHING. Veterinary advice at 2.15pm.
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