QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
TOWNSVILLE – THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft (5), Good (4) after Race 1      RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 4.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Griffiths
Stewards – S. Coulthard, P. Warren, K. Lemay-Robbins, S. Nosworthy (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – G. Doherty
Judge – G. Fenwick
Veterinarian – D. Viero
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J. Cullen
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Townsville Meeting Race 8 – 30 May 2023 – Stewards concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted by Apprentice Jockey J. Doolan on MISSILE THUNDER in Race 8 the Benchmark 70 1000m. After taking evidence on the day from the rider, the matter was adjourned for further consideration of the panel and to also review wagering on the race and take evidence from Trainer R. Chillemi. After taking evidence from Trainer R.Chillemi who stated that no specific instructions were given to Apprentice J. Doolan, however he was disappointed that after MISSILE THUNDER had jumped well from a wide barrier that Apprentice J. Doolan had ridden forward and been caught wide for the majority before tiring over the concluding stages. Trainer R. Chillemi also advised that MISSILE THUNDER was having it’s first race start since 11 June 2022 and had undergone a knee operation in that spelling period. Mr Chillemi’s attention was drawn to AR105 – 1(b) which states -; “The trainer of a horse that is nominated for a race must by nomination time, report to the Stewards any occurrence, condition, surgery or treatment that may affect the horse’s performance in the race where the occurrence takes place, condition is present, surgery is performed or treatment is administered before nomination time”. The explanations of both Apprentice J Doolan and Trainer R Chillemi were noted.   
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following horses underwent pre-race veterinary examinations as they had raced in the previous 7 days and were passed fit to start–
 
Race 1:1 YAMAMOTO
            10 LAIDE
             13 ST ROSE
Race 2: 8 VEE EIGHT POWER
Race 8:14 HEROIC KITTY
 
 
Race 1: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
YAMAMOTO - As Jockey S. Sheargold was indisposed, he was replaced by Jockey S. Wilson.. Jockey S Sheargold will be required to provide a medical certificate before any further engagements. Over raced early and middle stages. Steadied momentarily at the 200 metres when KUROBUTO shifted in.
 
CLASSIC CHANCE - When asked to comment on the disappointing performance of the filly, jockey J. Taylor stated that he elected to ride to instructions and take a sit in the early stages however the gelding failed to let down when asked for an effort over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.
 
YANKEE BLOSSOM – Raced wide without cover during the early and middle stages.
 
DENNYMO MAGIC (NZ) – Raced wide without cover during the early and middle stages.
 
LUCIA MARIA – Had to be steadied in the vicinity of the 200m to avoid the heels of YAMAMOTO.

JESKO – Raced wide without cover during the early stages.
 
KUROBUTO – Over raced during the early stages. Shifted in at the 200 metres momentarily tightening YAMAMOTO.

LAIDE – Over raced early and middle stages. Hung in over the middle and concluding stages.
 
ST ROSE – In the vicinity of the 300m had to be steadied off the heels of VANCOVER LIGHTS which shifted out.
 
VANCOUVER LIGHTS - Over raced during the early and middle stages. Shifted out in the vicinity of the 300m, inconveniencing ST ROSE.
 
 
Race 2: LADBROKES MATES MODE QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good (4).
 
REDAVNI – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
FODOR – Shifted out on jumping, contacting FREDDY BARBAROSSA.
 
FREDDY BARBAROSSA – Hampered at the start when REDAVNI shifted in as FODOR shifted out. Raced wide during the early and middle stages.

BABY GUINNESS – Tightened on jumping by VEE EIGHT POWER who shifted out and DON’T TELL LEEANNE who shifted in, momentarily unbalancing its rider.
 
MR KOBO – Awkward to begin. Jockey J. Taylor reported that his saddle slipped on jumping, placing him at a disadvantage. 
 
VEE EIGHT POWER – Very awkward to begin. Shifted out on jumping, contacting BABY GUINESS.
 
 
Race 3: 3 HYGAIN QTIS Two-Year-Old and Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
WICKED DREAMER – Raced fiercely during the early stages.
 
CANELANDER – In the vicinity of the 600m became awkward in its action and proceeded to race ungenerously.
 
CALM IS POWER – Raced wide throughout.
 
MAKE IT HAPPEN – Raced wide throughout.
 
CASUAL – Raced wide throughout.
 
I LOVE RUBY – As Jockey S. Sheargold was indisposed, he was replaced by Jockey N. Day. N. Day was reprimanded under AR 132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.
 
AXONE – Approaching the 200 m, shifted out to gain clear running.
 
 
Race 4: LONE WOLF SECURITY OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
PRIME RULER – Raced wide throughout.
 
HE’S XCEPTIONAL - Slow to begin then raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
 
MOLONGLE SURPRISE – Contacted the barriers on jumping and was then slow into stride. Shortly after the start shifted out and bumped with LEICA SPECIAL. Over the concluding stages, shifted out and contacted BONDI BEAU.
 
RUBY JULY – Approaching the 200m shifted in to obtain clear running, tightening SANCY ROSE who was obliged to race in restricted room for several strides. Jockey L. Morrison was reprimanded under AR131(a) for allowing her mount to shift in and tightening another runner.
 
SANCY ROSE – Approaching the 200m steadied when tightened on the rail by RUBY JULY who shifted in to obtain clear running.
 
BONDI BEAU – Jumped away awkwardly. Was contacted by MOLONGLE SURPRISE who shifted out over the concluding stages.
 
LEICA SPECIAL – Wide without cover during the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 5: MITAVITE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400 metres
 
PORTNOY – Bumped with VICTORY FOR US on jumping. Approaching the 200m, shifted in, taking BRING ME FLOWERS in onto COOLMEANS(NZ) which was obliged to be steadied momentarily.
 
SHADOW GODDESS – Stood flat footed and as a result was slow into stride. Jockey N. Seymour was reprimanded under AR132(6)(c) for using her whip when out of contention.
 
COOLMEANS (NZ) – Approaching the 200 m was obliged to be steadied when BRING ME FLOWERS was inconvenienced by VICTORY FOR US.

STATS – Jockey N. Day was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
BRING ME FLOWERS – Approaching the 200 m was carried in by PORTNOY who shifted in.
 
GULF OF LION – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
VICTORY FOR US – Bumped with PORTNOY on jumping. Raced three wide with cover through the early and middle stages.
 
HARMONIC BOOM – Slow to begin. Hung out severely rounding the home turn and was retired from the event. Trainer Mr. G. Hughes was advised that HARMONIC BOOM must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. A post-race veterinary report revealed no abnormalities.
 
HEADLANDER - Raced wide through the middle stages of the event.
 
SERENATA – Raced wide through the middle stages of the event.
 
 
Race 6: BUSH TO BEACH REAL ESTATE OPEN Handicap1400 metres
 
BOLD KINGSTON – Reared on jumping.
 
STAR STATUS – Was contacted by FAST TRAIN who hung in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
AMERICAN SAINT –Held up for clear running from the home turn until the vicinity of the 100 metres.
 
TENNESSEE BOY – Jumped away awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages of the event.
 
FAST TRAIN – Hung in under pressure over the concluding stages and contacted STAR STATUS.
 
HELL OF A BOY – In the vicinity of the 1000 m was obliged to be steadied off the heels of AMERICAN SAINT. Over raced during the early and middle stages of the event. Approaching the 200 m was hampered when LE VIZIR shifted in.

MYSTERY ‘N’ MAGIC – Slow into stride. Over raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
LE VIZIR – Jumped away very awkwardly. In the vicinity of the 200 m, shifted in hampering HELL OF A BOY who was then taken in onto TENNESSEE BOY.
 
SUCH A WHIT – Shifted out on jumping, hampering HELL OF A BOY. Near the 800 m, improved onto the heels of STAR STATUS and was obliged to be steadied. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested.
 
Race 7: LADBROKE IT! Class 6 Plate 1200 metres
 
BAY OF BENGAL – Blundered on jumping and was tightened for room between MISSILE THUNDER and ARMOUR FORCE. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
NIGHT OF POWER (IRE) – Bumped on jumping by FOCUS.
 
MISSILE THUNDER – Bumped on jumping by NUKE who shifted out. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Compounded over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, jockey S. Wilson stated that the gelding travelled well for the first 600 m however after changing stride began to lay in and was disappointing when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Jockey S. Wilson advised that he had ridden the gelding in trackwork in the lead up to todays event and expected the gelding to perform well and could offer no further explanations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

CIRCULARITY – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
FOCUS – Shifted out on jumping contacting NIGHT OF POWER.
 
NUKE – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped MISSILE THUNDER.
 
SHEPHERD OF FIRE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SIREN ROCK – Attempted a tight run between NIGHT OF POWER and FOCUS at the 300 m. Jockey L. Morrison was reminded of her obligations to take further care when improving into a tight run. Shortly after improved to the inside and contacted FOCUS, who was momentarily unbalanced.
 
HOKOLESQUA – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in bumping ARMOUR FORCE.
 
RAZMET – Raced wide during the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Race 8: LADBROKES ODDDS SURGE Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
CORRETTO (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUATUM – Contacted by MILLAA MISS who jumped away awkwardly. On entering the home straight, momentarily contacted DOMINANT ROSE.
 
BOOM RANGA – Raced wide through the early and middle stages. Jockey J.P. Stanley reported at scale that his mount hung in under pressure in the straight.
 
KISS GOODBYE – Approaching the 100 m, hung in under pressure and had to be straightened.
 
PRIVATE SECTOR – Jumped away awkwardly, hampering ANTIQUE LACE which was then taken out onto the hindquarters of DOMINANT ROSE.
 
DIVINE WIT – Jumped away very awkwardly.
 
DOMINANT ROSE – Over raced during the early and middle stages of the event. On entering the home straight, momentarily contacted QUATUM.
 
MILLAA MISS – Jumped away awkwardly and contacted QUATAM.
 
HEROIC KITTY – Raced wide during the early and middle stages. Rounding the home turn was obliged to be steadied off the heels of BOOM RANGA before shifting out to obtain clear running.
 
TAORMINA RHYTHM – In the vicinity of the 900 m, raced ungenerously. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 3: Jockey N. Day – Use of whip in consecutive strides - AR 132(7)(a)(i)
Race 4: Jockey L. Morrison – Allowed her mount to shift in, in the vicinity of the 200 m - AR131(a)
Race 5: Jockey N. Day – use of whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, being two more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5: Jockey N. Seymour – use of the whip when out of contention – AR132(6)(c)
 
 
Fines
Nil

Suspensions
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Jockey S. Sheargold – indisposed – medical clearance required prior to riding further in races.
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2 – Vee Eight Power
Race 3 - Axone
Race 7 – Hurtle
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 5. HARMONIC BOOM – hung out severely – barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
Bleeders
Nil
 
Falls
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil
 
Protests
Nil
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         1 YAMAMOTO – Steve Wilson
Race 3:         10 I LOVE RUBY – Nathan Day
Race 7:         2 NIGHT OF POWER – D Smith
Race 8:         9 PRIVATE SECTOR – D Smith
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.