QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB

TOWNSVILLE – SUNDAY 6 AUGUST 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 (Retrospective R1) RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – K. Lemay-Robbins
Stewards – D. Griffiths (Senior Steward), K. Dean (excluding R4), C. Bew (Assistant Stewards)
Clerk of Scales – G. Doherty
Judge – S. Nosworthy (excluding R3), M. Bates
Veterinarian – Dr. D. Viero
Swab Attendants – A. Lee
Starter – J. Cullen

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

NIL

GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights:

Race 2: R. Wiggins + 1.0kg
Race 4: L. Tilley + 0.5kg
Race 5: R. Wiggins + 0.5kg
Race 5: M. Butler + 0.5kg
Race 5: M. Abe +1kg
Race 5: S. Sheargold + 0.5kg
Race 5: N. Day + 0.5kg
Race 6: R. Wiggins + 0.5kg
Race 6: L. Tilley +1kg
Race 7: S. Sheargold + 0.5kg
Race 7: N. Day + 0.5kg
Race 7: M. Butler +1.0kg
Race 8: S. Sheargold + 0.5kg
Race 8: M. Butler +1kg






Race 1: HYGAIN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M

Black 'N' Deadly – When questioned regarding the filly’s performance today, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the horse raced greenly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Gabby's Ready – Slow to begin. On return to scale jockey D. Smith reported that in his opinion his mount felt uncomfortable in its action. Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. In the vicinity of the 300m, elected to shift to the inside to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Hughie Vuitton – Shifted in on jumping hampering MISHANI TWILIGHT. Raced greenly in the home straight.

Mishani Twilight – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having started in an extended period of time and was passed fit to start. Hampered on jumping when HUGHIE VUITTON shifted in.

Bethehorse – On return to scale jockey J. Murphy stated that the filly laid out throughout. Hung out rounding the home turn.

Track upgraded to a Good 4 retrospective of the running of R1.


Race 2: LADBROKES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

Alontro – Slow to begin. Connections were advised that a warning would be issued regarding the geldings poor racing performance.

Curry Legend – Lightly bumped with MAZZARATTI on jumping. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

Hello Newman – In the vicinity of the 250m, was disappointed when attempting to improve into a tight run between CURRY LEGEND and LUVIN’ OUR GRACE and as a result was obliged to shift to the outside of LUVIN’ OUR GRACE at the 150m to obtain clear running.

Mazzaratti – Lightly bumped with CURRY LEGEND on jumping.

Risked It – Raced wide throughout.

Super Twenty Three – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having started in an extended period of time and was passed fit to start. Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

Avid Diva – Began very awkwardly.

Laide – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

Heroic Knight – On return to scale jockey L. Tilley reported that the gelding felt disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.


Race 3: QUEENSLAND TRUCKING ASSOCIATION BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1609 M

Trodaire – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted today, jockey A. Butler stated due to the wide barrier he was of the opinion that the gelding would benefit from being ridden more positively. Trainer S. Royes confirmed the instructions and was reprimanded pursuant AR100(1)(a) in that he failed to notify the Stewards of a change in riding tactics.

Yamamoto – Broke down at the 200m and failed to finish the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed significant injuries to the off foreleg. Acting on veterinary advice, the gelding was euthanised. A post-mortem blood sample was taken for analysis.

Lanova – Began awkwardly. Shifted out hampering YAMAMOTO momentarily.

Well Well Well – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. At approximately the 1200m, shifted out and raced wide for the remainder. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning would be issued regarding the mares poor racing performance.


Race 4: FEED 2 GO CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 M

Victory For Us – Bumped with HEADLANDER on jumping. In the vicinity of the 200m, was contacted and taken out by HEADLANDER.

Lady Masquerade – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Disappointed for a run from the 350m until the 200m. In the vicinity of the 200m, improved onto the heels of GIVES ME CHILLS and was obliged to be restrained. As a result the mare began to over race and consequently shifted out, contacting HEADLANDER who was then taken out onto VICTORY FOR US.

Mission House – Slow to begin.

Headlander – Began awkwardly bumping VICTORY FOR US. In the vicinity of the 200m was contacted by LADY MASQUERADE who shifted out abruptly and as a result was taken out onto VICTORY FOR US.

Kangerong Miss – Shifted in abruptly on jumping.

Nuclear Girl – Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

Lightheadedness – Slow to begin.


Race 5: AQUIS BELLE OF THE BURDEKIN BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (FILLIES & MARES) 1400 M

Dusky Damsel – Inconvenienced on jumping when MIRROR ILLUSION shifted out as WINNING SAGA shifted in simultaneously.

Agustawynd – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Tycoon Baby – Raced wide throughout.

So You Battle – Dipped on jumping.

Sillman – Held up for clear running from the 250m and as a result jockey N. Day was unable to fully test his mount to the line.

Winning Saga – Shifted in on jumping.

Mirror Illusion – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout.

Little Red Pepper – Raced wide throughout.

Sweet Fantasy – Slow to begin.


Race 6: GLOBAL WELDING SUPPLIES LIGHTNING OPEN HANDICAP 1000 M

All Time Legend – Inside the 100m, was obliged to check when being taken inwards by BONES. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have muscle soreness.

Ahwahneechee – At the 150m was obliged to ease to avoid the heels of the riderless horse.

Circularity – Inconvenienced by GAMBOA which shifted in on jumping.

Gamboa – Shifted in on jumping inconveniencing CIRCULARITY.

Bakuhatsu – Reared at the start, beginning awkwardly and as a result dislodged jockey A. Sewell who was subsequently examined by QAS Officers and was stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey A. Sewell was advised that he would need to produce a medical clearance prior to his next riding engagements. Stewards permitted changes as per the race day summary. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Hurtle – Inside the 100m, was obliged to be eased as ALL TIME LEGEND was taken in by BONES.

Bones – Inside the 100m, was taken inwards by the riderless horse onto ALL TIME LEGEND who was obliged to check his mount.


Race 7: MAGIC MILLIONS TOWNSVILLE GUINEAS QTIS 4YO HANDICAP 1609 M

Top Spy – At the 1500m, shifted out abruptly.

City Mission – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Altar Boy – Raced wide throughout.

Campione – Faltered in its action passing the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer J. Wehlow was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.


Monastery – Held up from the 400m until inside the 100m.

Baby Guinness – In the vicinity of the 350m, was obliged to race in restricted room after improving onto the heels of COCOBREW EXPRESS.

Fodor – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore in both shoulders.

Sian Star – As jockey A. Sewell was indisposed, he was replaced by jockey M. Butler who was permitted to ride 1.0kg overweight as there were no other riders available.

Amber Rock – From the wide barrier, restrained early to obtain a position closer to the rail.

Dennymo Magic (NZ) – Slow to begin.

Race 8: LADBROKES OPEN HANDICAP 1609 M

Savvy Legend (NZ) – Hung out throughout.

Olympic Korchnoi (BRZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover.

Investor – Disappointed for a run from 350m until 200m.

Le Vizir – Bounded in the air on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Disappointed for a run from 350m until 200m.

Siberian Route – As jockey A. Sewell was indisposed, he was replaced by jockey R. Shred. Faltered in its action passing the 600m and failed to complete the event. A veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have fractured its near hind pastern. Acting on veterinary advice, the gelding was euthanised. A post-mortem blood sample was taken for analysis.

Rock 'N' Sol – Passing the 250m brushed with PETER THE PIPER for a number of strides.

Such A Whit – Laid out in the home straight.

Peter The Piper – Laid out throughout the home straight. Brushed with ROCK ‘N’ SOL a number of times in the home straight.







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

R3 – TRODAIRE – Trainer S. Royes – Reprimand – AR100(1)(a) – Failure to notify stewards of riding tactic change.

Fines

NIL

Suspensions

NIL

Race day injuries/illness

Race 6: Jockey A. Sewell – Injury – Medical clearance required.

Absent jockeys

NIL

Adjourned inquiries

NIL

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

SUPER TWENTY THREE, SAVY LEGEND, ALL TIME LEGEND, TOP SPY, INVESTOR

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 2: ALONTRO – Warning – Poor performance.
Race 3: WELL WELL WELL – Warning – Poor performance.
Race 7: CAMPIONE – Veterinary certificate required prior to racing.

Falls

Race 6: A. Sewell

Adjourned inquiries

NIL

Protests

NIL

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 7: SIAN STAR – M. Butler +1kg
Race 8: SIBERIAN ROUTE – R. Shred


Late scratchings

NIL

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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.