QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB
 
WARWICK – SATURDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – FINE     TRACK RATING – GOOD 4     RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren
Stewards – J. Childs, W. Glass & E. Tickner
Clerk of Scales – P. Taylor
Judge – S. Fahey 
Veterinarian – Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – D. Cane
Starter – C. Higgins
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Toowoomba 7/10/23
 
Race 5- RM & SON CONTRACTING RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 1625m
 
TYCOON ILLUSION- Trainer A Cameron advised it would now be the intention of connections to retire the gelding. Nonetheless, Mr Cameron was advised the gelding would be required to trial prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 6- TTC MEMBER EMMY COX MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
 
RED HERRING- Trainer K Kirwin advised on 9th October that the gelding had pulled up lame following the event and would now be sent for an immediate spell. Mr Kirwin was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
GENERAL
 
After acting on a report from the Compliance Assurance Team, Stewards inquired into the presence of a prohibited substance being located in the horse transport vehicle of Trainer S. Jokic.  After considering the matter Mr Jokic was issued with a charge pursuant to AR251(1)(b)(ii) in that he did bring on course a Chest Rub Ointment which could be used to produce a prohibited substance in a horse. Trainer S. Jokic was subsequently fined the sum of $400. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the specific circumstances surrounding the breach, Mr Jokic’s guilty plea, his record in relation to the rule and his forthright evidence as well as the seriousness of the breach and the need for both general and specific deterrence to ensure the integrity of the industry. The gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary examination including the taking of pre-race blood samples and was passed fit to start.
 
 
Race 1: CHECKMATE SAFETY / FIREBOX AUSTRALIA MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
 
DANECINO – Began only fairly. Raced keenly in the back straight. Laid out under pressure in the home straight and as a consequence had difficulty obtaining clear running.
 
DREAM OF GIARDINI – Improved onto heels leaving the 200m and was obliged to ease and shift wider to obtain clear running.
 
GRAND ACADEMY – Crowded and obliged to ease near the 200m when attempting to improve into a marginal run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
REDVEDEV (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. After beginning well may have settled further forward than expected. Near the 200m, shifted in and crowded GRAND ACADEMY who was obliged to restrain. Apprentice O. Webb was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
TOKYO BANDIT – Jockey J. Stanley reported the gelding was inclined to lay-out throughout the event.
 
AMAZING JOURNEY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 800m.
 
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority. Bumped near the 600m.
 
SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR – Raced keenly for a short distance when being crossed near the 1100m. Laid out near the 600m and bumped.
 
UPTOWN LUCY – Began awkwardly.
 
GISELLE'S GAMBLE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination upon arriving on course after sustaining lacerations to its head during transport to the track and passed fit to start. Underwent a further veterinary examination behind the barriers after being kicked by another horse behind the barriers and was deemed unfit to start. Prior to the declaration of correct weight all monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions to be applied to all successful wagers placed prior to 12:20pm:
 
0cents in the dollar for the win
5cents in the dollar for the place on the winner
1cents for 2nd place
5cents for 3rd place
 
Trainer N. Luke was advised the mare would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
 
Race 2: RAY WHITE RURAL WARWICK MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
 
DIS IS DUKE – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EXPEDIENT CHOICE – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Finished tailed off. Trainer M. Sharpley was advised nominations for the gelding would now be refused at TAB meetings until its form improved.
 
LOADED GUN – Raced keenly in the lead in the early and middle stages. Laid out near the 900m and bumped. Laid out under pressure in the home straight, before shifting out and bumping near the 150m.
 
MOTION SENSOR – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly near the 900m.
 
NOAH – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in near the 900m. Approaching the 200m, shifted out abruptly and inconvenienced SPANISH WAY. Jockey C. Whitley was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
SPANISH WAY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Inconvenienced approaching the 200m.

WITNESS ATTACK – Stewards acceded to a late request for the cross-over noseband to be fitted to the gelding, this was advertised by way of social media address. Trainer M. Morrison was fined $200 under AR206(2) for failing to enact the gear change by the prescribed time.  Began awkwardly.
 
CHICKA – Near the 200m, shifted in abruptly around heels in an attempt to obtain clear running. Despite the fact no interference occurred, given the abruptness of the shift Jockey N. Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care and exhibit greater caution when attempting such manoeuvres. Stewards questioned Jockey N. Tomizawa why he elected to shift in to obtain clear running when a run appeared to be available to him between NOAH and LOADED GUN at that time. Jockey N. Tomizawa stated he had anticipated LOADED GUN, the runner to his inside, shifting out further closing that run. However, Jockey Tomizawa agreed that in hindsight attempting to improve into the run between LOADED GUN and NOAH would have been the more favourable option.  
 
LOOSE CHANGE – Slow to begin before failing to muster sufficient speed in the early stages. Bumped near the 150m.
 
RED HOT LOVE – Momentarily crowded near the 800m when laying out.
 
MARALAH – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SHE WIZZ – Slow to begin and failed to muster sufficient speed in the early stages. Finished tailed off.  Trainer D. Knight was advised nominations for the mare would now be refused at TAB Meetings until its form improved.
 
 
Race 3: GROSS WHOLESALE MEATS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1350m)
 
DELARENTA – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I'M INSPIRED (NZ) – Stewards intend to speak further with Trainer B Lemming regarding failing to scratch the dual acceptor by the prescribed time. Jockey A. Allen accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 200m.
 
CAPE CRUSADER – Raced wide for the majority.
 
HEROIC SOPHIE – Raced keenly near the 1200m when being restrained in an attempt to obtain a position with cover closer to the running rail.
 
LUVULILY – Blundered on jumping before failing to muster sufficient speed to maintain contact with the remainder of the field. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be marginally shin-sore in front. Trainer R. Lipp advised the filly would now be sent for an immediate spell. Nonetheless, Mr Lipp was advised the filly would be required to barrier trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing again.
 
PIG IN THE CITY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
MAGIC IN PARIS – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels and obliged to ease near the 600m.
 
PHARMA BOOM – Raced wide for the majority.
 
THREDBO – After beginning only fairly was caught wide from an outside barrier in the early stages and elected to stride forward to obtain a more prominent position approaching the 900m which was further forward than may have been expected.
 
THE MANIPULATOR – Bumped on jumping.
 
ZOU ZOU ZOEIA – When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance, Trainer K. Kemp stated the filly was suited by the roomier racing surface of todays event, in contrast to its recent starts at tighter turning tracks.
 
 
Race 4: WARWICK HOTEL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (2000m)
 
PRESSFAL (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped. Momentarily eased off heels when the pace slackened near the 1400m. Leaving the 200m, shifted out marginally and crowded EPIC LOVE (NZ). Jockey R. Wiggins was advised to exercise greater care. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Jockey R. Wiggins could offer no explanation other than the gelding may not have handled the racing surface. Trainer B. Laming stated that the stable had expected a forward showing and expressed disappointment with the performance. Mr Lemming advised of an intention to have a veterinary surgeon attend to the gelding in the coming days and undertook to report back if anything came to light regarding the gelding’s condition.
 
JIMMY THE TULIP – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WONFORWAZZA - Raced keenly in the early stages when attempting to shift in to obtain a position with cover. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AWESOME MOON (NZ) – Bumped with another runner approaching the 900m. Laid-out rounding the home turn.
 
LIZZIE'S PRIDE (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.   
 
EPIC LOVE (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages when attempting to shift in to obtain a position with cover. Raced wide for the majority. Approaching the 200m, obliged to steady momentarily when crowded between runners.
 
BRIEF SOJOURN – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, shifted in and across MT MORT SHARK which was obliged to steady. Jockey L. Tarrant was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Momentarily eased off heels when the pace slackened near the 1400m.
 
MT MORT SHARK (NZ) – Began only fairly. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was obliged to steady. Took the 1600m crossing awkwardly. Bumped with another runner approaching the 900m.
 
MASTER OF MENACE (NZ) – Raced wide and without cover from the 900m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Leaving the 200m, shifted in and crowded EPIC LOVE (NZ). Apprentice R. Thorburn was advised to exercise greater care. Stewards queried the tactics adopted by App Thorburn when shifting wider and making a forward move near the 900m. App Thorburn concurred with Stewards that he had erred by attempting that move at that time as more favourable options would have availed themselves had he pursued opportunities closer to the inside running rail.
 
LOVELY LEIGH – Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C. Bills was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for poor performance.
 
 
Race 5: WARWICK VET CLINIC CLASS 2 PLATE         (1500m)
 
GOLDEELUCK – Began only fairly.
 
MOTION LEGEND – Blundered on jumping. Accidentally bumped the running rail near the 700m.
 
TRUE PATRIOT – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Leaving the 700m, when over-racing, shifted in to avoided heels crowding BETTER STRINGS.
 
PERUSAL – Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have the Thumps.  
 
ANTHROPICA – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Commenced to over-race on heels near the 900m.
 
BETTER STRINGS – After beginning only fairly shifted behind runners in the early stages to obtain a position with cover. Momentarily crowded near the 700m.
 
BLUE VELVET – Stewards permitted Jockey M. Powell to be declared as the replacement rider when Jockey R. Wiggins was suffering from dehydration and having inhaled kickback in the previous event. Jockey R. Wiggins was subsequently examined by QAS officers and passed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
LEERY – Began awkwardly.
 
STEAL THE FIELD – Began awkwardly.
 
FLASH ZARIZ – Approaching the 700m commenced to race keenly on heels and was obliged to be shifted wider. After being shifted wider entering the home straight to obtain clear running, commenced to lay in onto heels proving difficult to ride out until a point leaving the 200m.
 
 
Race 6: WARWICK CREDIT UNION WARWICK CUP OPEN HANDICAP (1500m)
 
CONSTANT FLIGHT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance, Stable representative K. Kropp stated the gelding benefitted from the drop in grade in this event, and that the pace of the event was beneficial to the gelding’s racing pattern. She further added the gelding had been pleasing its work and the stable had expected a forward showing. Mrs Kropp further stated the felt the gelding was under-represented in the market. Apprentice O. Webb was fined $200 under AR131(c) for a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.
 
GRECIAN LASS – Raced wide for the majority. Jockey A. Spinks stated travelling wide throughout the event was a telling factor in the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SOUTH PARADE (NZ) – Slow into stride. Raced keenly on heels near the 600m.
 
GO MILLO - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAMMY – Raced keenly in the back straight when being crossed.
 
CHASING JACKLEY – Improved onto heels and was obliged to ease near the 500m and again near the 400m. Eased leaving the 200m to shift to the inside of PIVOTAL MOTION after being reluctant to improve into a marginal run outside that runner. When queried by Stewards regarding the tactics in the home straight. Apprentice S. Champkin concurred with Stewards that with the benefit of hindsight, the more favourable option would have been to attempt to improve into the run which presented between PIVOTAL MOTION and CALM SEEKER leaving the 200m.
 
EPICURIOUS – Slow to begin.
 
MILITIARY KINGS – When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance, Trainer R. Watts stated the gelding was suited by racing over a more suitable distance and by the softer racing surface. She further added the gelding was now third-up from a long spell and had derived a fitness benefit from those earlier starts.
 
 
Race 7: RANBUILD WARWICK / SCOTTY ELLIS MEMORIAL NEWMARKET BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
On reviewing footage following the declaration of correct weight, Stewards identified several barriers being marginally slow to open, however after reviewing the matter determined that this had no tangible effect on the placings. Remedial work was undertaken on the starting gates prior to the running of Race 8 to ensure proper functionality of the barriers.
 
SENSATIONAL REWARD – Approaching the 1200m, shifted in when not fully clear of SPILL THE TEARS. Jockey J. Stanley was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident.
 
LITTLE VISTA – Severely hampered between runners on jumping. Shifted behind runners in the early stages to obtain a position with cover. Obliged to be shifted in near the 200m to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations consistent with being galloped on.
 
KING OF WANCHAI – Laid out under pressure from the 200m.
 
MISHANI FRAUDSTER – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
SPILL THE TEARS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Commenced to over-race when being crossed near the 1000m before being carried wider.
 
BARISTASISTA – Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
OUR TOP SHELF – As App T Fenlon was mistakenly declared as the rider, Stewards permitted App A Donald to be substituted as rider of the gelding. Momentarily awkward on heels and shifted in near the 150m.
 
WAYLAID – Raced keenly in the early stages. Commenced to over-race on heels again near the 1200m.
 
MARCADA – Began awkwardly.
 
ROWDASH – Shifted out approaching the 150m momentarily hampering OUR TOP SHELF. Jockey L. Tarrant was advised to exercise greater care.
 
 
Race 8: GLOBE ACCOUNTING RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP    (1200m)
 
MY DOG DIESEL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BASIL'S BOW – Momentarily held up near the 150m and obliged to be shifted out and around heels to obtain clear running.
 
SHATTER PROOF – Laid in near the 900m crowding DRAGON PINS which was carried in onto SQUIGGLES. Near the 800m, crowded onto runners when ZEITAKUNA shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lacerations to the near-side hock consistent with being galloped on.
 
SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped DRAGON PINS. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ZEITAKUNA – Raced wide for the majority. Near the 800m, crowded runners to its inside. Apprentice O. Webb was advised to exercise greater care and ensure there is sufficient room for runners to her inside.
 
ROADHOUSE – Improved onto heels near the 600m. When queried regarding the improved performance Trainer O Cairns stated that as the gelding had been working well and after its most recent trial performance the stable had expected a forward showing. Ms Cairns added that gelding has a notable first-up record.
 
SQUIGGLES – Near the 900m, crowded onto the running rail when SHATTER PROOF laid in. Again, crowded onto the running rail near the 800m when ZEITAKUNA laid in.  
 
DRAGON PINS – Bumped on jumping. Crowded between runners near the 900m and again near the 800m.
 
COFFEE COMING – Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection after being fractious in the barriers and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly, shifted out and hampered MOFEED WARRIOR. Improved onto heels near the 600m.
 
DEVILS WHERE - Underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection after being fractious in the barriers and passed fit to start. Momentarily held-up rounding the home-turn. Finished tailed off. Trainer R. Bowen was advised that the mare would have a warning placed on it for the poor performance.
 
STRIKE THE NIGHT – Began awkwardly.
 
MOFEED WARRIOR – Hampered between runners on jumping and obliged to steady. Shifted behind runners to obtain a position with cover in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – App O. Webb – Careless Riding AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 2 – C. Whiteley – Careless Riding AR131(a) - Reprimand
Race 4 – L. Tarrant – Careless Riding AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 7 – J. Stanley – Careless Riding AR131(a) – Reprimand
 
Fines
Race 2 – Trainer M. Morrison – Late gear application – AR206(2) - $200
Race 2 – Trainer S. Jokic – Having prohibited substance in horse transport vehicle– AR251(1)(b)(ii) - $400
Race 6 – App O. Webb – Celebratory Gesture- AR131(c) - $200
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
EDGEWISE, THREDBO, CONSTANT FLIGHT, CALM SEEKER, ROADHOUSE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – GISELLE’S GAMBLE – Not to race – veterinary clearance required – lame off-hindleg
Race 2 – EXPEDIENT CHOICE – Suspension from TAB Meetings until form improves
Race 2 – SHE WIZZ – Suspension from TAB Meetings until form improves
Race 3 – LUVULILY – Suspension – To Trial – Poor Performance
Race 5 – LOVELY LEIGH – Warning – Poor Performance
Race 8 – DEVILS WHERE – Warning – Poor Performance
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         GISELLE’S GAMBLE - Luke Tarrant
Race 2:         SHE WIZZ - Mr Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg),
Race 3:         ZOU ZOU ZOEIA - Mr Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg),
Race 6:         SEMAPHORE GIRL - Nozi Tomizawa
                     EPICURIOUS - Karl Zechner
                     FOREVER VOLO - Kenji Yoshida
Race 7:         OUR TOP SHELF - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
Race 8:          DEVILS WHERE - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
                     MOFEED WARRIOR - Kenji Yoshida
 
Late scratchings
Race 1 – GISELLE’S GAMBLE – 12:20pm – Veterinary Advice
 
 
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.