QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB
 
WARWICK – THURSDAY, 9th MAY 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE     TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; GOOD 3 Following Race 1   RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 4.92
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – C. Warren, J. Childs, F. Hartford & D. MacDonald
 
Race 1: CLUB WARWICK RSL SPORTSBAR MAIDEN HANDICAP (800m)
 
BOOMTIME NOW – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride before being momentarily crowded. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Obliged to shift in near the 200m to obtain clear running. Jockey G. Cartwright advised that her mount had been inclined to race greenly throughout the event.
 
DUN WITH ROSES – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride, consequently settled further back in the field than may have been expected. Laid out rounding the home-turn. Steadied off heels and obliged to shift wider approaching the 100m to obtain clear running.

MIEUX – Bumped on jumping before being bumped again soon after with FREAKSHAKE. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer D. Bougoure was advised of the provisions of AR79(4). A post-race blood sample was taken for analysis.
 
QUICKWIT – Apprentice C. Krahnen was reminded of her obligations under the provisions of AR131(b), to ensure she rides her mounts out to the finish of the race.
 
FREAKSHAKE – Bumped on jumping. Shifted out and away from another runner and bumped with MIEUX soon after that start.
 
SHE'S ALL AMBERS – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
QUEEN NINA (NZ) – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
WORTHY ESSGEE – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
RAKU'S CIDER – Bumped on jumping and again soon after the start. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
VIGANOTTO – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.  
 
LOOK IT'S LUCY – Apprentice 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 could not be comfortably satisfied that Apprentice Lang’s lack of vigour over the final stages definitively had any tangible effect on the placings as well as considering the racing manners of LOOK IT’S LUCY, which was inclined to lay out and away from the winning post, over the final stages, becoming marginally awkwardly placed on the heels of FREAKSHAKE. Nonetheless, Stewards were of the view that Apprentice Lang’s vigour was below what was expected when all circumstances were considered.
 
Following the running of this event the racing surface was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
Race 2: OLSENS PRODUCE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (800m)
 
DIAMOND LASS – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out and away from another runner near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer D. Bougoure was advised of the provisions of AR79(4). A post-race blood sample was taken for analysis.
 
VONCOSTENUFF – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J. Huxtable advised that, in his opinion, his mount is better suited to events over further distances.
 
MISSY'S READY – Awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start after being slow into stride. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SISTER GEORGIA – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Apprentice C. Sutherland advised that, in his opinion, his mount is better suited to events over further distances.
 
VIVA AMERICANA – Laid in passing the 500m and became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
BETTER PAGE – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
POLYGAL – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 3: SOUTHERN DOWNS EQUINE THERAPY & SUPPORT SERVICES QTIS 3-Y-O BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
CAN'T GETWHATIWANT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving somewhat difficult to ride out.
 
BOOMING LAD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out rounding the 600m turn. Bumped passing the 200m.
 
ZIN ZAN READY – Bumped on jumping. Taken in and obliged to ease from heels near the 1100m when TYPHOON TIP shifted inwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer M. Currie was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure approaching the 200m and bumped. After beginning well from the wide barrier and being caught wide, was permitted to stride forward passing the 1200m and settled in a leading position along the inside running rail near the 1050m. Apprentice C. Collis pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) of careless riding, in that approaching the 1100m he did exercise insufficient effort in preventing TYPHOON TIP from shifting in when insufficiently clear of ZIN ZAN READY which was obliged to ease when directed into the line of CRYPTIC SOUND who was obliged to restrain when dictated in and becoming awkwardly placed on heels. WIND RUSH FARM who was trailing CRYPTIC SOUND was also obliged to restrain. Apprentice C. Collis’ license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing Saturday, 18 May 2024 up to and including Saturday, 25 May 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the interference and carelessness to be in the low range, the number of horses who suffered interference, Apprentice Collis’ record in relation to the rule and his status as an apprentice. Apprentice C. Collis was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
WIND RUSH FARM – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up on heels approaching the 1100m before being shifted wider. Obliged to restrain off heels leaving the 1100m when trailing CRYPTIC SOUND who was directed inwards and obliged to restrain.
 
CONEY ISLAND BABY – Bumped on jumping.
 
YEAH COPY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the barriers and was passed fit to start.
 
CRYPTIC SOUND – Raced keenly approaching the 1100m before being bumped and directed inwards and becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be restrained.
 
 
Race 4: ROSE CITY RIDES & TRANSFERS/SATURN ELECTRICAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
A DIME APPROACH – Bumped on jumping, shifted in and bumped again. Raced keenly in the middle stages before being taken wider approaching the 1000m.
 
CHEVY NOVA – Bumped on jumping.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Raced keenly in the middle stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover. Held up for clear running approaching the 200m obliging it to be shifted wider.
 
OCEAN ALPS – Raced keenly in the middle stages when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover. Shifted in when not fully clear of GERTIE GOER passing the 200m. Jockey M. Palmer was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
HUSSY EMPRESS – The start was delayed after the filly arrived at the barrier and required farrier attention, when the near-fore front plate was unable to be refitted. Stewards permitted the other front plate to be removed and the filly subsequently raced bare in front.
 
MARCADA – Harmlessly dislodged Jockey J Stanley on exiting the mounting yard. Jockey Stanley was examined by QAS officers and deemed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements. Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey Stanley advised that following the event, he had some minor discomfort in his right leg as a result of being dislodged in the preliminary.
 
TRUE PATRIOT – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
LIQUEUR GOLD – Bumped on jumping and again bumped on the hindquarters soon after. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
GERTIE GOER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Kilcoy on Friday, 3 May 2024 and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly and was bumped soon after. Bumped approaching the 200m before being momentarily hampered after Apprentice L. Skyes dropped his off-side rein. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Apprentice L. Sykes was reprimanded under the provisions of (AR132(7)(a)(i)) for using his whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
CRYPTIC VERSE – Bumped on jumping.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Jandowae on Saturday, 4 May 2024 and passed fit to start. Bumped passing the 200m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: MALY ENGINEERING RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
PUZZLE DESIGNER – Bumped on jumping, shifted out and bumped heavily. Raced keenly in the early stages and when being restrained in an effort to obtain cover near the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first occasion. Trainer D. Smith was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
PEAK ROAD – Buffeted soon after the start.
 
MILAGRO – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.  
 
STORMTROOPER – Bumped on jumping.
 
BASIL'S GIFT – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected. Trainer M. Currie was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
 
BIRAGUE – Raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. Laid-out for some distance near the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MOLLY GOLIGHTLY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Toowoomba on Saturday, 4 May 2024 and passed fit to start.
 
LOUVRE LIL – Bumped soon after the start.
 
 
Race 6: THINK FENCING MAIDEN PLATE (1350m)
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey L Tilley (DILIGENTE) to view footage of the home turn to ascertain whether grounds for an objections were present. After viewing the footage when Jockey Tilley and Stewards were similarly satisfied there were not sufficient grounds for an objection, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
ALLEZ EN ROUTE – Slow to begin and bumped. Became under pressure in the early stages when commencing to yield ground. Was unable to maintain contact with the field and trailed throughout, finishing tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer P. Kalinowski was advised the gelding would be required to trial to Stewards’ satisfaction again prior to racing. Trainer P. Kalinowski subsequently reported the gelding had pulled up well, and expressed disappointment with the performance, adding the stable had expected a more forward showing.
 
ALREADY BETTER – Bumped on jumping. Momentarily held up on heels passing the 400m before being taken wider. When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, Jockey D. Thornton advised that, in his opinion, that being held-up for clear running entering the home straight had a detrimental effect on his mount’s momentum and consequently its overall finishing efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DASH DASH DASH – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly on heels near the 900m before again improving onto heels having to be steadied near the 600m.
 
GOLD FEVER – Raced keenly on heels near the 900m before again improving onto heels having to be steadied near the 600m.
 
TIME FOR JACK – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
SUPER QUICK – Raced keenly on heels for a short distance near the 600m. Improved onto heels before being shifted wider near the 400m. Obliged to shift wider in the home straight to obtain clear running.
 
DUMA – Momentarily hampered soon after entering into the home straight and shifted wider to obtain clear running.
 
ALKENTER - Bumped on jumping.
 
DEXTER'S HERE – Shifted in on entering the home straight and hampered DUMA. Jockey G. Walters was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding as a result of this incident. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
DILIGENTE – Taken wider passing the 400m. Shifted wider on entering the home straight taking another runner wider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 7: BROWNLIE CONCRETORS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
FIRST PEOPLES – Jockey N. Fazackerley pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) of careless riding in that approaching the 1300m, he did make insufficient effort in preventing his mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of A CERTAIN MAYBE who was obliged to restrain and dictated out, tightening the running of MAXIE TAP who was obliged to check off the heels of TOO MUCH MAKEUP before being taken outwards and bumping WHISTLIN RULER. Jockey Fazackerley’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, commencing Sunday, 19 May 2024 and up to and including Sunday 26 May 2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered the interference to be in the low range, however the number of horses interfered with to be an aggravating factor, Jockey Fazackerley’s excellent record in relation to the rule and his guilty plea. Jockey Fazackerley was advised of his rights to an appeal. When questioned regarding his riding in the early and middle stages, Jockey N. Fazackerley advised he had not intended to lead the field by such a margin however, his mount resented his efforts to restrain in the early stages and given the gelding had led in its previous starts, he elected to not excessively restrain. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
 
BLAME THE WHISKEY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
ALWAYS HUNTING (NZ) – Laid out rounding the 700m.
 
A CERTAIN MAYBE – Dictated outwards having to be restrained passing the 1300m, before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to be restrained. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOO MUCH MAKEUP – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Kilcoy on Friday, 3 May 2024 and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride out.
 
MAXIE TAP (NZ) – Tightened before being dictated in and having to check from the heels of TOO MUCH MAKEUP before being bumped passing the 1300m. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
PRESS LIGHTLY – Bumped passing the 1300m and taken in onto heels having to be restrained.
 
BUIN ROAD – Began awkwardly. Crowded over the concluding stages.
 
WHISTLIN' RULER – Bumped on jumping. Bumped and taken wider passing the 1300m and was obliged to ease.
 
 
Race 8: NUTURF BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
ZAIDIN – Raced keenly near the 1100m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
BEAN DANCING – Raced keenly when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover near the 1100m, was unable to do so and raced wide and without cover thereafter. Jockey P. Hamblin advised that his mount had been inclined to hang out throughout the event.
 
GEE BEE ESS – Began awkwardly. Shifted out leaving the 300m when insufficiently clear of SADDLE BOY dictating the line of that runner causing it to be inconvenienced. Apprentice B. Youngberry was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a). In considering penalty, Stewards noted SADDLE BOY’S racing manner leading into the incident which were deemed to be a mitigating factor, as well as Apprentice Youngberry’s relative inexperience in race-riding.
 
ARTIE BEATSOME – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Laid out leaving the 900m.
 
MR WANDJI – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
MISHANI WARFARE- Laid out for the majority. Raced wide for the majority. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a minor laceration to the near hind.  
 
SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly and was buffeted.
 
SADDLE BOY – Raced keenly when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover near the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Taken wider and obliged to steady from heels leaving the 300m.
 
MR BROSE – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
Race 9: GERAN RACING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP (1500m)
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey J. Huxtable to view footage of the concluding stages to ascertain whether grounds for an objection were present. After viewing the footage when Jockey Huxtable and Stewards were similarly satisfied there were not sufficient grounds for an objection, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
VAN GOGH – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
PREPOTENT – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Stewards intend to inquire into the riding of Jockey S. Cormack in the home straight.
 
SCENIC RIM – Carried marginally wider over the concluding stages by HALF CROWN.
 
DEMON DELIVERA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Slow to begin. Raced keenly near the 900m.
 
CRACK OF DOOM – Bumped near the 1200m.
 
HALF CROWN – Bumped near the 1200m. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages, carrying SCENIC RIM marginally wider.
 
MORITZ GIRL – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.

IRISH SALLY – Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 - Apprentice E. Lang – Failed to ride mount out – AR131(b) – Reprimand
Race 4 - Apprentice L. Sykes - Consecutive use of whip prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Reprimand
Race 6 - Jockey G. Walters - Careless riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 8 - Apprentice B. Youngberry - Careless riding – AR131(a) – Severe reprimand

Suspensions
Race 3 – Apprentice C. Collis- Careless riding – AR131(a) – 8 days - 18 May 2024 – 25 May 2024 (inclusive)
Race 7 – Jockey N. Fazackerley – AR131(a) – 8 Days -19 May - 26 May 2024 (inclusive)
 
Adjourned Inquiries
Race 9 – Jockey S. Cormack – riding in the home straight
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DUN WITH ROSES, SHE’S ALL AMBERS, BETTER PAGE, HUSSY EMPRESS, MILAGRO, MOLLY GOLIGHTLY, SUPER DUCK
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, MIEUX, DIAMOND LASS
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3 – ZIN ZAN READY – Lame off-foreleg – Veterinary certificate
Race 5 – BASIL’S GIFT – Stood Flat-footed – Suspension
Race 6 – ALLEZ EN ROUTE – Poor Performance – Suspension
 
Bleeders
Race 1 - MIEUX – Bilateral epistaxis - AR79(4)
Race 2 - DIAMOND LASS – Bilateral epistaxis - AR79(4)
Race 5 - PUZZLE DESIGNER – Bilateral epistaxis - AR79(4)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3:         5 TYPHOON TIP - Cody Collis (a0/52kg),
Race 4:         13e STRYKING PRINCESS - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
Race 5:         2 PUZZLE DESIGNER - Boris Thornton
                    12 CHAMPAGNES ON ME (NZ) - Damien Thornton
Race 6:         17e DILIGENTE - Les Tilley
Race 7:         9 TOO MUCH MAKEUP - Cody Collis (a0/52kg),
                    16e PRESS LIGHTLY - Nozi Tomizawa
                    18e BUIN ROAD - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
                    19e WHISTLIN’ RULER - Ms Madeleine Wishart
Race 8:         12 SUPER DUCK - Cody Collis (a0/52kg),
Race 9:         10 CRACK OF DOOM - Cody Collis (a0/52kg),
 
 
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.