QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WANDOAN DIGGERS RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 27TH MAY 2023
 
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING   Firm 2                   RAIL TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – D MacDonald
Clerk of Scales –B Wheeler
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr I Croft, Dr L Woods
Starter – A Erbacher
Photo finish Operator- J Rayner S Creevy
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following Jockeys to ride overweight-
Race 1- Jky B Appo- +1.0kg.
Race 5- Jky B Appo- +1.0kg, Jky M McGillivray- +1.0kg
 
Race 1: JUANDAH HOTEL MOTEL CLASS B HANDICAP 1000M
 
FRIDAYS JET- Due to the gelding racing at a Chinchilla RC Meeting on the 23rd of May 2023 a pre-race veterinary examination was undertaken and subsequently passed fit to race at today’s program. Began awkwardly when jumping inward. Bumped by another runner after the start then became unbalanced and lost ground. Hung in when approaching the 600m dictating OPAQUELY outward prior to the turn and then proceeded to hang in for the majority of the event. Trainer G Postle was advised that a Warning would be placed on the horse for the racing manners today.
 
OPAQUELY- When approaching the 600m turn was dictated out as a result of FRIDAYS JET hanging in.
 
REMLAPS LASS- Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
JET SPINNER- Began awkwardly when jumping out and made contact with FRIDAYS JET.
 
RASPERBERRY BULLETS- After beginning well raced at the rear of the field for the majority of the event.
 
BEAN A BAD GIRL- Stood flat footed at the start. Trainer Mr W Baker was advised the horse would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. On returning to scale Jky B Appo weighed in .6 kg over he approved weigh the Mare was to carry in the race. Stewards acting under the provision of AR211(a) fined Jky Appo the sum of $200.
 
STORMWATER-Began awkwardly and bumped REMLAPS LASS shortly after the start. Raced keenly during the early stages when being restrained by the rider.
 
 
Race 2: SHADFORTHS- WANDOAN WINDMILL VILLAGE OPEN HANDICAP 1000M
 
ELUSIVE EAGLE-Tended to lay in under pressure in the home straight for a short distance.
 
PATENTED- Slow to begin.
 
BONNIE EVE- Began to improve into the race after entering the home straight and finished off the race strongly.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing the rider of BONNIE EVE an opportunity to view the photo finish image. Appr Jky A Graham was satisfied with the margins and stewards subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the judge/s.
 
Race 3: MURILLA HARDWARE QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
BINDANGO- Began awkwardly jumping out and bumping another runner shortly after the start.
 
SIR LENSON- Stood flat footed at the start, after the start was then bumped by BINDANGO and became unbalanced losing ground. Then over raced during the middle stages of the event and hung in for the majority of the event. Stewards advised Trainer J Morrow that a Warning would be placed on the horse for its racing manners. The gelding was then bumped by BINDANGO and became unbalanced shortly after the start. Trainer J Morrow advised Stewards on the 28 May 2023 that the gelding had pulled up sore and was being sent out for a spell. Stewards noted Mr Morrow’s comments.
 
BLACK SPARROW- Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LES GIRLS- Began awkwardly when jumping out. At the 800m rolled out marginally before being corrected by the rider.
 
PARA PARK MAKEUP- When approaching the 800m point raced in restricted room for a short distance when LES GIRLS rolled out marginally, then lost ground at that point.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing the rider of PARA PARK MAKEUP an opportunity to view the surveillance footage. Appr Jky A Graham was satisfied with the placings and Stewards subsequently declared correct weight on the numbers as semaphored by the Judge/s.
 
 
Race 4: RIVERINA STOOCKFEEDS WOANDOAN CUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200M
 
BARCLAY’S BANK- Was slow to begin.
 
COACH- Raced in restricted room for a short distance shortly after the start.
 
LAURIE- Had to ease off heels and steadied approaching the 1000m point.
 
BUSHIDO- Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr M Goodwin regarding the seemingly improved performance of the gelding. Mr Goodwin stated that this is the first run after a freshen up and his second run for the stable. The horse had been working well since the Miles run and settled extremely well into the stables, he also added the stable expected a forward showing today and the claim for Appr Jky L Barr would help offset the wide barrier. Stewards noted Mr Goodwin’s explanation.
 
MISS CINNAMONCIDER- Raced keenly during the early stages of the event.
 
MOUNTBATTEN- Raced at the rear of the field and wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: WE2ENERGY 2023 BATTLE OF THE BUSH QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
 
MENNINDEE- Bumped with another runner after the start.
 
DEFERANCE- Dipped at the start and then bumped FITZROY BOY shortly after which in turn then bumped VOULAIT. Raced in a three -wide position with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
DIGGITY- Began awkwardly when jumping out bumping MENNINDEE. Then at approximately the 1100m point shifted inwards resulting in the rider of COYNES ROAD being crowded for room and having to check his mount. This resulted in BULLETIN also being inconvenienced and the rider having to take hold. Stewards will hold an inquiry into the incident as soon as practical with the support of those involved.
 
FITZROY BOY- Bumped after the start by another runner as a result bumped VOULAIT.
 
VOULAIT- Bumped shortly after the start by FITZROY BOY.
 
OAKFIELD TARGET- Raced wide with no cover for the majority.
 
BULLETIN- At approximately the 1100m point the rider had to take hold after being inconvenienced by another runner to the outside
 
COYNES ROAD- At approximately the 1100m point the rider had to check his mount when being crowded for room by another runner.
 
RACE 6- GRASLAN/COL& ANNE HICKEY MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1200M
 
CANDY DAWN-Trainer Mr W Baker requested that Jky B Richardson be replaced by Jky N Vuille due to the large weight allotted to the gelding with Ms Richardson being a natural light weight rider the horse would need to carry more lead and sought a heavier rider which would be more comfortable for the horse in transit. After hearing Mr Baker’s submission and speaking with the riders concerned Stewards granted Mr Bakers request for the change of rider.  Slow into stride. On returning to scale Jky N Vuille advised Stewards that the mare appeared to be awkward in its action from the 600m. A post -race veterinary examination was undertaken and revealed no abnormalities. However, the examination did reveal that the gelding had lost an offside rear plate in running which may have contributed to the action of the horse.
 
DUSTINS- Approaching the 1000m point was forced to ease off the heels of CAMAROSA.
 
KOHIKO- Slow to begin.
 
CAMAROSA- Bumped with GHETTO after the start.
 
GHETTO- Slow to begin then bumped CAMAROSA shortly after the start. Stewards acting under the provision of AR132(7) (a) (ii) reprimanded Jky Bradley Appo for his use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m. Stewards spoke with Maleah Hill’s Stable Representative Mr Jason Miller regarding the seemingly improved performance of the mare. He advised Stewards the horse was suited by the quick back up, the horse does settle when racing in a forward position. Today jumping from the wide barrier, he was able to begin well and race in a handy position. He further added the horse has done very little work this week due to the backup, but prior to that she had been working well. He believed that the opposition today wasn’t as strong as in the past couple of previous runs and the stable was confident of a forward showing today. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 6- Jky Bradley Appo- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
Fines
 
Race 1- Jky Bradley Appo- $200- AR211(1)-Failure to ensure the horse does not carry more than .5kg in a race over the allotted weigh despite the 1.0kg overweight approval by Stewards.

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
Race 5- Jky B Appo, N Vuille and Appr Jky C Sutherland.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
 
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
 
All winners and Race 5- MENINDEE
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1-FRIDAYS JET- Hanging in. AR75(1)
 
Race 1- BEAN A BAD GIRL- Stood flat footed- AR75(1)- Trial to the satisfaction of Stewards required prior to the next start.
 
Race 3- SIR LENSON- Stood flat footed- AR75(1)- Warning.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- BEAN A BAD GIRL- Jky b Appo
 
Race 5- DEFERENCE- Jky L Miller
 
Race 6- CANDY DAWN- Jky N Vuille replaced Jky B Richardson
 
Race 6- BUBBLE BATH- Jky M McGillivray.
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil
 
 
 
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.