QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

WARWICK TURF CLUB

WARWICK – FRIDAY, 30 AUGUST 2024

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; GOOD 3 following Race 3 RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards – J. Childs, E. Tickner, F. Hartford & D MacDonald

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Cunnamulla Race Club Meeting - 17 August 2024 - Race 4: James Schmidt Contracting Pty Ltd Open Plate

At a later inquiry held at Toowoomba Stewards Office on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Stewards acting under the provision of AR131(a) issued a reprimand to Apprentice S. McCann the rider of KAZZA’S JET for Careless Riding in that leaving the 200m point she allowed her mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of UNRESTRICTED (Apprentice T. Noble).

GENERAL

When Jockey P. Hammerlsey was indisposed due to illness, Stewards permitted replacements as per the Stewards’ Race-day Summary. Jockey Hammersley was advised a medical clearance would be required prior to riding again.


Race 1: ALLAN SHELLEY MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)

ARTELUCE – Momentarily held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.

EL PENSADOR – Laid in and away from MISTY GOLD soon after the start, before bumping with MATERALIST for several strides and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

POWIAS – Began awkwardly.

RED TOFFEE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BETTERSAIDTHANDONE – Slow to begin. Laid in for some distance rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the home straight before being corrected by its rider. After failing to maintain contact with the remainder of the field in the early and middle stages, finished off the event well.

MATERIALIST – Began awkwardly. Bumped soon after the start with EL PENASDOR when that runner laid in. Raced wide and without cover form the 600m.

MISTY GOLD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

NIRVANA BEAUTY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after arriving on course late due to transport difficulties and passed fit to start.

SMASH IT MADDI – Began awkwardly.

TELLS ME TO – Jockey G. Goomany was fined $100 under AR128(1) for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that Jockey Goomany had maintained the ride, however noted that he arrived 25 minutes prior to fulfilling the engagement.


Race 2: ATHOL LEWIS MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)

ABSOLVE – Laid out for some distance passing the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

COLTMAN – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.

FIELD OF MARS – When Apprentice J. McMurray did not arrive on course on time, Stewards permitted Jockey J. Huxtable to be declared the replacement rider when no suitable apprentice was available. Apprentice J. McMurray was subsequently fined $100 under AR128(1) for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

PRIDE OF GIBRALTAR – Slow to begin. Held-up for some distance for clear running passing the 300m. Raced greenly when placed under placed under pressure in the home straight.

AERIAL ARSENAL – From the wide barrier shifted behind runners in the early stages. Momentarily steadied near the 800m, when BRYDELICIOUS shifted in when not fully clear. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

BRYDELICIOUS – Bumped near the 900m. Shifted in when not fully clear of AERIAL ARSENAL near the 800m. Jockey S. Collett was advised to exercise greater care. Over-raced for some distance near the 700m.

GLISSA – Over-raced for some distance near the 700m having to be restrained from heels on a number of occasions. Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the home straight, before becoming badly held-up leaving the 200m. Shifted to the inside of MISS LINNY leaving the 100m to obtain clear running.

SHE'S MY LADY – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Bumped near the 900m.

LITERACY – Slow to begin.


Race 3: RON BENZ MAIDEN HANDICAP (1500m)

BOOM CRUSHER – Raced wide and without cover until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 800m. Bumped near the 100m when BEAN SHAMELESS laid in abruptly.

CRYPT DE PIN – Slow to begin.

HEROIC OSCAR – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

PAUL EDWARD – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

BEAN SHAMELESS – Trainer’s representative T. Gray, on behalf of Trainer M. Wilson was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of Apprentice J. McMurray as the rider of the gelding. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1000m when racing in restricted room. Near the 100m, laid in abruptly and bumped with BOOM CRUSHER before being corrected by its rider.

CRIMSON ECHO – Leaving the 400m, obliged to momentarily ease when placed in restricted room when HONOUR BRIGHT was carried inwards marginally by SISTINE CHAPEL, before leaving the 300m, again obliged to ease.

HONOUR BRIGHT – Leaving the 400m, carried inwards marginally when SISTINE CHAPEL shifted in. Near the 300m, obliged to steady when SISTINE CHAPEL shifted in when not fully clear.

GAME OF THRONUM – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room near the 550m when CRIMSON ECHO laid in marginally and steadied.

CALL ME CRAZY (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.

SISTINE CHAPEL – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Near the 300m, shifted in when not fully clear of HONOUR BRIGHT who was obliged to steady. Jockey G. Goomany was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.

Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.


Race 4: HUSBANDS OF GORGEOUS SISTERS (HOGS) QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1350m)

JUST CLIFFY – After beginning well, was allowed to stride forward to obtain a more forward position than may have been expected. Leaving the 1300m, shifted in when not fully clear of CHARM TELLER, which was obliged to steady. Jockey J. Huxtable was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards considered the racing manners of CHARM TELLER, which had been over-racing leading into the incident.

BATE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start. Jockey S. Collett advised that the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer H. Richardson was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.

HEADLINE LEGEND – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

LITTLE CRACKLING – Bumped on jumping.

DRACENA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

JUST WANT YOU BACK – Blundered near the 400m. Eased out of the event near the 400m. Apprentice L. Sykes advised that when he became concerned that something was amiss with the gelding, he elected to ease his mount out of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L. Powell was subsequently advised that the gelding would now be required to barrier trial prior to racing again.

CHARM TELLER- Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages and obliged to be steadied from heels.


Race 5: AUSTRALIAN SHOW RIBBONS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (800m)

DAWYN'S CHOICE – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

CHAPPAQUIDDICK – Slow to begin. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer T. Pascoe was advised that given the poor performance, the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

RAN NA LADY – Began awkwardly. Commenced to hang-out near the 600m carrying I AM THOR wider. Hung-out rounding the home-turn. Trainer P. Webster was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.

CHISUM – Became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 100m and shifted wider when DAWYN’S CHOICE laid out.

I AM THOR – Began awkwardly. Carried wider near the 600m when RAN NA LADY commenced to hang-out. Steadied off the heels of RAN NA LADY

MISSY'S READY – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Crowded near the 100m and obliged to shift inwards to obtain clear running.

ACIREMA – Momentarily crowded near the 600m when I AM THOR was carried outwards.

LITTLE VAIN – Slow to begin.

SOOZIE MAREE – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

MY ONE – When Jockey W. O’Connell was unable to make weight, Stewards permitted Apprentice A. Donald to be declared the replacement rider. Stewards accepted the explanation of Jockey O’Connell. Raced wide and without cover for the majority.


Race 6: SANDY CREEK SAUSAGE SIZZLE SLIPPER BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1350m)

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered a protest lodged by Apprentice B. Wheeler, rider of PARUES, (2nd place-getter) against I PROMISE YOU (1st place-getter). After hearing evidence from both parties, Stewards established that leaving the 900m, Apprentice C. Lowe (I PROMISE YOU) had shifted in marginally into the line of PARUES, however felt that Apprentice C. Lowe had immediately relieved the pressure. Stewards were further of the opinion that in this incident, Apprentice Wheeler had the opportunity to maintain his position. Stewards further considered the margin of 3/4L and the proximity of the interference to the finish line, and when they couldn’t be comfortably satisfied that PARUES would have finished in advanced of I PROMISE YOU had this interference not occurred, and subsequently dismissed the protest, and declared correct weight of the Judges’ Semaphored Numbers.

I PROMISE YOU – Shifted in when not fully clear of LUCKY BEAN near the 1000m which was obliged to steady. Apprentice C. Lowe was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. Shifted in marginally into the line of PARUES who was obliged to ease. Apprentice C. Lowe was advised to exercise greater care.

PARUES – Shifted in abruptly soon after the start before being correct by its rider. Momentarily tightened near the 900m.

COBURG – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 1000m and became unbalanced for several strides.

LUCKY BEAN – Began awkwardly. Near the 1000m, obliged to steady when I PROMISE YOU shifted in when not fully clear. Raced wide and without cover for the remainder of the event.

HEART OF KINGS – Bumped heavily near the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards intend to follow up with the G. Barbierato Stable on the condition of the gelding. Stewards advised that the gelding’s nominations would now be refused at TAB Venues until its for improved.

RED HOT LOVE – Began awkwardly.


Race 7: BILEENA STUD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1500m)


SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 1300m. Obliged to ease when BARCLAY’S BANK shifted in when not fully clear near the 900m.

MR WANDJI – Began awkwardly.

WAITAKERE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being a late scratching at Roma on Saturday, 24 August 2024 and passed fit to start. Raced keenly when in restricted room near the 900m. Jockey P. Hamblin advised the gelding felt uncomfortable its action throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. As a result Trainer P. Edwards was advised that the gelding would now be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Shifted in when not fully clear of SKYFORGER near the 600m, which was obliged to steady when placed in restricted room. Apprentice A. Donald was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.

BARCLAY'S BANK – Shifted in when not fully clear of ROMAN HEIR, near the 900m, before continuing in onto SUPER DUCK which was obliged to ease. Apprentice L. O’Donnell was advised to exercise greater care. Shifted out and bumped near the 200m.

CALCAREOUS – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Bumped approaching the 200m when ROMAN HEIR became crowded between runners.

SKYFORGER – Obliged to steady near the 600m when WOWIT’S WILLYWONKA shifted in when not fully clear.

LIGHTFAST – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

ROMAN HEIR – Laid in for some distance leaving the 1300m and bumped. Obliged to ease near the 900m. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Approaching the 200m, bumped and became unbalanced when BARCLAY’S BANK shifted out before being correct by its rider.

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN – Slow to begin.


Race 8: WALL TO WALL PLUMBING RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP (1500m)

NERANO – Shifted out under pressure leaving the 50m.

ROADHOUSE – Slow to begin.

BRINGME – Shifted in under pressure leaving the 50m before being corrected by its riders.

GAELIC THUNDER – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

APPLECROSS – Began awkwardly.

SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 200m, raced in restricted room momentarily when THE GOLDEN SOUL was carried outwards. Stewards inquired into an incident leaving the 50m, where it did appear that the gelding was obliged to steady when tightened for room and subsequently went to the line without being fully tested. Upon viewing the films and hearing evidence, Stewards identified that leaving the 50m, SHEER REWARD shifted in and away from BRINGME, which was laying in despite the efforts of its rider and simultaneously NERANO shifted out marginally, resulting in SHEER REWARD becoming awkwardly placed on heels, and further, resulted in SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to steady. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the interference was directly attributable to one specific runner, Stewards took no further action than to advise all riders to exercise greater care.

LINDA'S MAGIC – Slow to begin.

TEQUILA DANCER – Raced wide and without cover for the majority.

THE GOLDEN SOUL – Bumped near the 900m. Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Bumped heavily leaving the 200m and carried outwards. Leaving the 100m, bumped when SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR shifted out attempting to obtain clear running.

FLYING ROTHE – Raced keenly in the early stages.

DAINTREE DREAMING – When racing keenly, shifted out and bumped near the 900m. Shifted out and bumped leaving the 200m and became unbalanced.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 – G. Goomany – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 4 – J. Huxtable – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand

Fines
¬Race 1 – Jockey G. Goomany – Late Arrival on Course - $100 – AR128(1)
Race 2 – Apprentice J. McMurray – Late Arrival on Course - $100 – AR128(1)
Race 3 – Trainer M. Wilson – Late Rider – $100 LR67(1)

Absent jockeys
P. Hammersley – Medical Clearance Required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses sampled pre-race
NIRVANA BEAUTY, LIGHTFAST, CHAPPAQUIDDICK, CHAMPAGNE ROUGE

Horses sampled post-race
All winners and SHOTGUN SIXTY-FOUR and SHEER REWARD

Warnings/bars
Race 4 – BATE – Veterinary Clearance – Lame Near-foreleg
Race 4 – JUST WANT YOU BACK – Suspension – Eased out of event – Trial
Race 5 – RAN NA LADY – Warning – Hung-out
Race 5 – CHAPPAQUIDDICK – Suspension – Poor Performance
Race 6 – HEART OF KINGS – Suspension – Non-TAB Venues only – Poor Performance
Race 7 – WAITAKERE – Suspension – Poor Performance


Protests
Race 6 – 2nd. V 1st - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3: 8 BEAN SHAMELESS - Jace McMurray (a2/52kg),
18e SISTINE CHAPEL - Mr Girish Goomany
20e JOHN’S ROAD - Karl Zechner
Race 5: 16e MY ONE - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
Race 6: 18e BIGGIE - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),
Race 8: 2 ROADHOUSE - Les Tilley
16e OUR SPIDER - Wayne O'Connell
18e SHEER REWARD - Justin Huxtable
19e FLYING ROTHE - Ms Alisha Donald (a0/50kg),



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.