QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
WARWICK TURF CLUB
WARWICK – MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2024
WEATHER – Showers TRACK RATING – Heavy 8 RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – C Warren, J Childs, S Fletcher & C Taylor
Clerk of Scales – D MacDonald
Judge – S Fahey.
Veterinarian – Dr C Reardon & Dr C Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – K Kirpatrick & D Cane
Starter – C Higgins
GENERAL
As Jockeys K Yoshida, Appr Jky A Graham and T Brooker were not riding at todays meeting due to injury and illness respectively, rider replacements were made as per Stewards race day summary. All Riders were advised they would require a medical clearance prior to race riding again.
Acting under the provision of AR218 (4)(b) Stewards fined Appr Jky S McCann the sum of $400 for having a mobile phone in her possession in the Jockeys Room. When determining penalty Stewards considered Ms McCann’s general circumstances, forthright evidence, guilty plea, her record and remorse in relation to her actions today.
Race 1: KIDSZONE AUST SCHOOL AGE CARE CENTRE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1350m
DESTRESS (NZ)- Bumped on jumping. Shifted in passing the 800m crowding runners to the inside. Jockey B Appo was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Commenced to lose ground from the 500m. Finished tailed off after racing wide throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind. Trainer R Bowen was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
EXSIDEE- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Momentarily crowded passing the 800m. Laid in under pressure down the running.
ILFRACOMBE KID- Laid in under pressure down the running.
THE MAGICIAN- Slow to begin and momentarily awkwardly placed on heels soon after. Raced keenly down the back straight. Bumped the inside running rail passing the 700m becoming momentarily unbalanced.
FORGETS ME NOT- Dipped momentarily in its action passing the 700m becoming momentarily unbalanced.
SUPER FAIR- Bumped on jumping. Momentarily eased off heels near the 800m.
SWEET KISSES- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced keenly down the back straight.
Race 2: CONDAMINE PLUMBING & DRAINAGE CLASS 3 PLATE 1350m
PREPOTENT- Raced keenly down the back straight when being restrained marginally in an effort to obtain cover. Bumped passing the 900m and raced wide throughout.
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA- Began awkwardly.
REACHOVER- Began awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped passing the 900m.
Race 3: HEADSTART AUSTRALIA CHILDCARE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200m
TURBOART- Delayed the start marginally after requiring the cross-over noseband to be adjusted after being loaded in the barrier. Reared as the start was affected and lost ground. App C Sutherland was reprimanded by Stewards acting under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he did use his whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
BEAN DANCING- Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in marginally becoming momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 900m. Shifted in under pressure down the running before being corrected by its rider passing the 100m. Stewards advised App Champkin to take greater care when gathering her reins to prevent her mounts from shifting in similar circumstances.
Race 4: PUNT123.BET BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200m
DOCTOR TEEKAY- Bumped on jumping, became awkwardly placed on heels soon after having to be eased.
ONE REASON- began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Raced wide for the majority.
ANNAKURI- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
EASY COME- Began awkwardly and shifted in. App S Willis was reprimanded by Stewards acting under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she did use her whip on 6 occasions, 1 more than permitted, prior to the 100m.
NEW JOY- Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped.
ZOU ZOU ZOEIA- Buffeted on jumping, became awkwardly placed on heels soon after having to be eased. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K Kemp advised that, in his opinion, the filly races better when permitted to stride forward and settle further nearer the lead than in today’s event. Mr Kemp also undertook to advise should anything become apparent regarding the fillies condition in the coming days. Stewards noted the explanation.
EYE WANTED- Buffeted on jumping. Over-raced on heels down the back straight.
BONNIE AND CLYDE (NZ)- Buffeted on jumping.
Race 5: WICKHAM FREIGHT LINES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
CHINCHILLA AHEAD- Shifted in away from heels and bumped soon after the start.
DUNTROON LASS- Bumped on jumping. Hung out from leaving the 900m until a point entering the home straight, bumping another runner near the 800m. Trainer J Downes was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners.
HEROIC DESIRE- Bumped on jumping and then again soon after.
PRINCESS LUTETIA
- Began very awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and bumped. Trainer M Currie was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing manners. As a result of this incident. Raced keenly leaving the 900m, shifted in and bumped.
STARRY GIRL- Shifted in and away from heels soon after jumping and bumped. Momentarily awkwardly placed on heels near the 700m having to be eased. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer S Green advised that, in his opinion, the filly may not have handled the heavy going.
TYPHOON TIP- Became very awkwardly placed on heels on jumping and was obliged to restrain. Raced keenly leaving the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.
Race 6: CONDAMINE MEDICAL CENTRE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
BON'S ZEN- Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
LITTLE VAIN- Stood flat footed as the start was affected and lost ground. Trainer L Roche was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race. Raced wide for the majority.
WHO ORDERED DAFISH- Bumped on jumping.
ASHMOLEAN- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to backing up after racing at Kilcoy on the 26th of January 2024, and was subsequently passed fit to start. Slow to begin. Became awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 900m having to be momentarily steadied and shifted wider. Momentarily held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
TESTA VALOUR- Slow to begin.
DAYTONA GAL- After beginning well from the outside barrier and with no early pace evident, was ridden positively in the early stages to obtain a leading position.
OUTREACH LADY- Raced wide for the majority.
BOMBAY BRAWLER- Bumped on jumping.
ENERGIZED- After being late arriving on course due to transport difficulties underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which failed to real any significant abnormalities. A pre-race blood sample was taken for analysis.
Race 7: THE WESTSIDE COMPANY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350m
FLAWLESS AMBITION- Shifted out on jumping. Over-raced on heels between the 1000m-900m.
TELQUEL- Shifted in abruptly away from heels on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
ISADAMI- Raced keenly when being restrained to settle in a position outside of the leader down the back straight. App E Lang was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) in that she did fail to ride her mount out to the finish of the event. In considering the matter Stewards determined that App Lang’s actions had no tangible effect on the placings, and this was a mitigating factor in the incident.
TOO MUCH MAKEUP- Trainer M Hemmings was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Due to backing up after racing at Ballina on the 25/1/2024 Stewards ordered the Mare undergo a post-race veterinary examination. This examination subsequently failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards inquired into App S Champkins riding of the mare over the concluding stages and whether she did ride her mount out to the finish of the event and whether that inaction did cost her mount 1st place. After taking evidence from App S Champkin, Senior Jockey N Thomas, reviewing the patrol footage and considering the matter Stewards determined that as TOO MUCH MAKEUP had been shifting ground notably under pressure when commencing to tire over the final 100m and App Champkin had been obliged to stop riding and straighten her mount, along with consideration being given to the inclement weather and prevailing racing conditions Stewards, could not be satisfied that it was solely App Champkin’s actions which cost the mare first place as well as noting App Champkin’s actions were not unreasonable given the mares racing manners over the concluding stages in combination with the prevailing racing conditions.
DUSTYIAM- Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
MADAM ROCK- Made heavy contact with the front barrier gate on exiting the barriers and was slow into stride. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination was undertaken and revealed a minor laceration above near-side eye.
RED HOT LOVE- Raced wide for the majority.
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS- Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running.
Race 8: MAXWELL LANCASTER SOLICITORS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 800m
MASTER GEE- Shifted ground under pressure down the running.
DEVILICIOUS- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
LETS DANCE JANDY- Raced wide for the majority.
BUSH- Crowded on jumping and raced wide for the majority.
YOU ESS ESS ARE- Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. Raced very wide rounding the home turn and in the home straight in and effort to secure better going.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 3- Appr Jky C Sutherland- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 4- Appr Jky S Willis- AR132(7)(a)(ii)- Use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
Race 7- Appr Jky E Lang- AR131(b)- Fail to ride her mount out to the finish of the event.
Fines
General- Appr Jky S McCann- AR218(4)(b)- $400.
Race 7- Trainer M Hemmings- LR67(1)- $100
Absent jockeys
Jky K Yoshida- Injury- Medical Certificate required.
Jky T Brooker- Illness- Medical Certificate required.
Appr Jky A Graham- Illness- Medical Certificate required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race.
CLEARLY GEORGE, MAGIC IN ME, EYE WANTED, ONE REASON, STARRY GIRL, DUNTROON LASS, ENERGIZED
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners.
Warnings/bars
Race 1- DESTRESS- AR75- Lameness off hind leg- Vet Certificate required prior to its next start.
Race 5- DUNTROON LASS- AR 75(b)-Warning- Hung-out
PRINCESS LUITTIA- AR75(b)- Warning- Hung-in
Race 6- LITTLE VAIN- AR75(b)- Requires a Barrier pass- Stood flat footed at the start.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1- ILFRACOMBE LAD- Jky K Mathieson, THE MAGICIAN was ridden by Jky N Thomas replacing Jky K Yoshida.
Race 4- NEW JOY was ridden by Jky N Tomizawa replacing Jky K Yoshida.
Race 5- DUNTROON LASS was ridden by Jky A Allen replacing Jky T Brooker, HEROIC DESIRE- Jky J Taylor, TYPHOON ZIP- Appr Jky L Barr.
Race 6- BON’S ZEN- Appr Jky C Krahnen replaced Appr Jky A Graham, WHO ORDERED DATFISH was ridden by Jky A Allen, ENERGIZED was ridden by Jky G Cartwright
RACE 7- TOO MUCH MAKEUP was ridden by Appr Jky S Champkin
Race 8- DEVILLICIOUS- Appr Jky C Sutherland, LETS DANCE JANDY- Appr Jky S McCann, ACIREMA was ridden by Jky N Tomizawa replacing Jky K Yoshida, BUSH- Appr Jky S Willis replaced Appr Jky A Graham.
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.