QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICKTURF CLUB
 
WARWICK – SUNDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE    TRACK RATING – GOOD 4      RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Warren                             
Stewards – T. Preston, D. MacDonald & E. Tickner
 
 
Race 1: BIG HILL MINIS MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
 
DANNY'S BOY – Proved reluctant to enter the mounting yard or parade. Trainer S. Croxford was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record. Raced keenly near the 800m when marginally laying out.
 
THE BIGBANG THEORY – Bumped near the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of heat stress.
 
BLAZIN' DE QUO – Shifted in when not fully clear of RATHCOOLE leaving the 200m, causing that runner to be steadied. Apprentice S. Willis was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
MATERIALIST – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
PROISETTE (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
RATHCOOLE – Stewards permitted Jockey M. Murphy to ride 0.5kg over the allotted weight of 56kg. Jockey Murphy was subsequently fined $100 under the provisions of AR190(3), Stewards noted Jockey Murphys good record in relation to the rule. Crowded and bumped the inside running rail having to be steadied leaving the 100m.
 
SLIM PICKINGS – Fractious prior to the start being effected and began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 900m. Over-raced for some distance leaving the 800m before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to check near the 600m.
 
PARRA – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TEDDY BEE BEAR – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 2: WARWICK CREDIT UNION WARWICK CUP 12 OCTOBER MAIDEN PLATE (1200m)
 
DOWNEY – Raced for the majority.
 
FORT DENISON – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected and began awkwardly. Shifted out approaching the 200m, into the line of CARD BOARD CUT OUT which was obliged to alter course, before continuing out into the line of MONTAGLIARI which was obliged to steady. Jockey L. Tarrant was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
KUBI KUDAKI – Raced keenly for some distance passing the 700m.
 
SERAPUS – Connection advised it would be the intention to have the gelding ridden more conservatively than its most recent starts, should circumstances permit. Was ridden accordingly. Slow to begin.
 
CARD BOARD CUT OUT – Began awkwardly. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Shifted in away from the heels near the 200m.
 
LAVONI – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MONTAGLIARI – Raced wide for the majority. Obliged to steady approaching the 200m.
 
RAINITIN – Jockey J. Stanley reported that the mare had a tendency to over-race throughout the middle stages of the event, further adding it was inclined to hang out throughout the event.
 
TSUKINO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
POWER OF SUCCESS – Laid out for some distance passing the 700m. Laid out rounding the home-turn before continuing to do so in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: PUNT123.BET QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (800m)
 
MISHANI HITMAN – Began awkwardly.
 
CLAW MACHINE – Proved difficult to load. Trainer B.  Healey was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOP ROOSTER – Laid out near the 500m and bumped with DUBAWI’S GIRL, carrying that runner wider.
 
AIN'T TELLIN – Bumped heavily on jumping and became unbalanced.
 
DOTTI BISKIT – Proved difficult to load. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.
 
DUBAWI'S GIRL – Bumped near the 500m and carried wider. Raced keenly near the 500m.
 
MISHANI DEVINE – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIRRA'S SISTER – Raced wide for the majority.
 
RUMI STAR – Momentarily crowded approaching the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SPIRIT SEEKER – Laid out for some distance passing the 500m.
 
YES I'M UGLY – Began very awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Carried wider passing the 500m. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 4: HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY WILL NOLAN RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP   (800m)
 
VOULAIT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KOGA NINJA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight
 
BEAU'S GIRL – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight before being obliged to shift out and around heels leaving the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
HOKUSAI – Hampered between runners on jumping, became unbalanced and lost ground, consequently settled further back than may have been expected.
 
ORSETTO – Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped PRIDE OF NALA. Raced keenly when in restricted room for some distance passing the 400m.
 
MISHANI AMBITIOUS – Laid in approaching the 100m before becoming awkwardly placed on heels and obliged to steady.
 
SO EXTRA – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn.
 
PRIDE OF NALA – Stewards permitted Jockey T. Brooker to ride 0.5kg over the allotted weight of 54kg. Bumped on jumping and shifted out abruptly and bumped again.
 
SUPER EXCEPTIONAL – Shifted in on jumping and bumped before becoming unbalanced.
 
 
Race 5: NATHAN LOCKE CONCRETING CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
ALL WIN – Shifted in when not fully clear of BLACK ‘N’ DEADLY near the 700m which was obliged to ease when racing keenly. Apprentice C. Lowe was advised to exercise greater care.
 
AERIAL ARSENAL – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a mildly slow recovery. Apprentice A. Donald pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(b) in that she fail to ride her mount out fully to the finish of the event which in the Stewards opinion may have compromised the mare’s chances of finishing second. Apprentice Donald was subsequently fined $400. In assessing penalty, Stewards could not be definitively satisfied that the mare would have finished second, however noted that Apprentice Donald’s vigour was far below the expected standard, her guilty plea and forthright evidence. Apprentice Donald was advised of her rights to an appeal.
 
SUPER FAIR – Slow to begin.
 
ICY ISEA – Raced wide for the majority.
 
FLY LIKE HELEN – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for a short distance leaving the 1000m when being restrained in an effort to obtain a position with cover.
 
BLACK 'N' DEADLY – Raced keenly for some distance near the 700m before being obliged to steady when hampered.
 
BORDEAUX HOPPER – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost ground. Trainer B. Strong was advised the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

 
Race 6: PUNT123.BET CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m)
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey L. Tilley and connections to view the photo finish for first. Once satisfied that a margin was present, correct weight was declared on the Judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
DECRYPT – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHISUM – Raced wide for the majority.
 
SIR BEVERIDGE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE SHOW – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOOD'N'LUCKY – Raced keenly leaving the 700m. Apprentice O. Kendal reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride out in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the near-hindlegs consistent with being galloped on in running. Trainer B. Costello was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record for its racing manners.
 
MADAME PEARL'S – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
ARIAT – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
POT POT BOOM – Began awkwardly.
 
BOOM BOOM BELLA – Bumped on jumping.
 
LITTLE VAIN – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.
 
HAIRY BEAN – Stewards permitted Apprentice C. Lowe to ride the mare at her minimum riding weight of 55kg, 1kg over the allocated weight. Began awkwardly and bumped. Shifted in leaving the 200m when GOOD’N’LUCKY was inclined to hang out to obtain clear running.
 
EPAUVESCENT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
 
Race 7: PUNT123.BET BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
COLPO DI TAMBURO – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start. Raced wide for the majority.
 
CAPTAIN HOOK (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out under pressure in the home straight proving somewhat difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of the thumps.
 
UNCLE RUSS – Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels near the 350m, having to be steadied and shift in before being held up for clear running for a short distance after. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
I PROMISE YOU – Over-raced throughout the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover leaving the 1000m. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter.
 
SCENIC RIM – Raced wide for the majority.
 
GRANNY'S REWARD – Slow to begin.
 
INDY ROSE WARRIOR (NZ) – Over-raced for some distance near the 1000m.
 
TAKARA STAR – Near the 50m became momentarily awkwardly placed on heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: SANDY CREEK PUB CRISPY CRACLIN' CLASSIC BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
PICADOR – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped soon after the start, Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
UNION SPIRIT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONNEWARRE – Began awkwardly. Bumped leaving the 1300m and was carried out bumping a further runner. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLASH ZARIZ – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Ipswich on Thursday, 19 September 2024 and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
STERN IMPULSE – Began awkwardly. Laid out for some distance soon after the start.
 
THE BOI – Apprentice V. Soulsby was reminded of her obligations under AR131(b) to ride her mounts out fully to the finish. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted this was Apprentice Soulsby’s fifth race-ride.
 
OCEAN ALPS – Commenced to give ground from the 200m before being eased down by its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting clinical signs of cardiac arrythmia. As this was the first such occasion Trainer P. Shailer was advised that the mare would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of an ECG prior to completing a satisfactory 1000m gallop and immediate veterinary examination prior to racing again.
 
ADELAIDE'S LACE – Proved very reluctant to leave the mounting yard necessitating the removal of the tongue tie which was subsequently refitted behind the barriers. Trainer W. Munro was advised a warning would be placed on the mare for its pre-race manners. Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly on heels for some distance passing the 700m. Obliged to steady off heels leaving the 200m.
 
EMMY REGINA – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ISLA'S DAY – Raced keenly on heels for some distance passing the 700m. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted on the mare, particularly in the home straight, Jockey J. Stanley advised that he was being particularly mindful of runners immediately advanced of him shifting ground, and when his mount was not finishing off the event strongly, he was reluctant to improve between those runners. Jockey Stanley stated further that, in his opinion, if his mount had been afforded clear running at an earlier stage of the home straight, it would have likely have proved more competitive in its finishing efforts.
 
IMPERIONESS – Weakened noticeably from the 100m. Jockey H Richardson advised that, in her opinion, her mount resented the firmer track conditions which was a telling factor in the mares finishing efforts.
 
LUCKY SHAM (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced keenly on heels for some distance passing the 700m.
 
MIDNIGHT IN AUSTIN – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped leaving the 1300m.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure for the majority of the event before continuing to do so in the home straight proving difficult to ride out. Laid in leaving near the 200m when not fully clear of ADELAIDE’S LACE which was obliged to ease. Apprentice J. Metcalfe was advised to exercise greater care.
 
 
Race 9: HEADSTART AUSTRALIA CLASS 1 PLATE (1500m)
 
EL ASTEROID (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.
 
NOT A GURU – Over-raced throughout the early stages of the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISSION TO WIN – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SHEER REWARD – Trainer C. Geran was fined $300 under LR67(1) for failing to declare Jockey T. Brooker by the prescribed time. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted the race-day declaration and his recent poor record.
 
SMOKIN MATCH – Bumped on jumping. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Improved onto heels leaving the 100m and was obliged to steady.
 
 
Race 10: CARS MADE EASY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (2000m)
 
CHASING JACKLEY – Raced wide and without cover until obtaining a position outside the lead near the 1100m. Apprentice Z. Hunt was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride her mount out fully to the finish. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted Apprentice Hunt’s good record in relation the rule and apprentice status as well as being comfortably satisfied that Apprentice Hunts actions did not have any tangible effect on her mounts chances to finish in the best possible position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
GOOGAZ – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DAWN PARTY – Finished somewhat tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
MERLOMANN – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages and was obliged to be steadied from heels passing the winning post on the first occasion. Continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Raced wide for the majority.
 
EMBOLDEN (NZ) – Declared a late scratching at 8:05am after Trainer B. Laming failed to scratch the gelding. Mr Laming was subsequently fined the sum of $300. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted that the failure to scratch the gelding had resulted in an emergency failing to obtain a start.
 
PHEEBLE'S SPIRIT – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and passed fit to start. Laid out passing the winning post on the first occasion. Shifted in when not fully clear of FLYING ROTHE near the 900m which was obliged to steady when over-racing. Apprentice T. Wheeler was advised to exercise greater care. Raced keenly for some distance passing the 700m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off-side hindleg which required treatment and was consistent with being galloped on in running.
 
BUMP'N'RUN – Raced keenly for some distance near the 1300m whilst racing in restricted room.
 
RADEGAST (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start.
 
FLYING ROTHE – Obliged to be steadied near the 900m when crowded between the running rail and PHEEBLE’S SPIRIT which shifted in marginally. Over-raced for some distance near the 800m.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Apprentice S. Willis – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
Race 2 – Jockey L. Tarrant – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 10 – Apprentice Z Hunt – Failure to ride mount out fully to the finish – AR131(b) – Severe Reprimand
 
 
Fines
Race 1 – Jockey M. Murphy – Accepted ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $100
Race 5 – Apprentice A. Donald – Failure to ride out fully to the finish – AR131(b) - $400
Race 9 – Trainer C. Geran – Late Rider – LR67(1) - $300
Race 10 – Trainer B. Laming – Failure to Scratch By the Prescribed time – LR68(1) - $300
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
CLAW MACHINE, KIRRA’S SISTER, COLPO DI TAMBURO, FLASH ZARIZ, SLY CORNER, LINDA’S MAGIC
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – DANNY BOY – Warning – Pre-race manners
Race 3 – CLAW MACHINE – Warning – Difficult to load
Race 3 – DOTTI BISKIT – Warning – Difficult to load
Race 5 – BORDERAUX HOPPER – Stood flat-footed – Barrier certificate
Race 6 – GOOD’N’LUCKY – Warning – Hung-out
Race 8 – ADELAIDE’S LACE – Warning – Pre-race manners
Race 8 – OCEAN ALPS – Suspension – Cardiac Arrythmia – Veterinary Clearance inclusive of ECG prior to 1000m gallop
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: DANNY’S BOY - Ms Georgina Cartwright
            PARRA - Les Tilley
            TEDDY BEE BEAR - Ms Samantha Collett
Race 2: REVELLING - Ms Colleen Krahnen
Race 3: YES I’M UGLY - Ms Madeleine Wishart
            DREAMDROP - Ms Georgina Cartwright
Race 5: BLACK ’N’ DEADLY - Luke Tarrant
            GOLD REVOLUTION - Ms Hannah Richardson
            BORDEAUX HOPPER - Zoe Hunt
Race 6: LITTLE VAIN - Ty Wheeler
            EAUVESCENT - Ms Hannah Richardson
Race 9: SHEER REWARD - Ms Tiffani Brooker
            SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR - Landan Sykes
            DOONA - Ms Madeleine Wishart
Race 10: FLYING ROTHE - Jade Metcalfe
 
Late scratchings
Race 10: EMBOLDEN – 8:05am
 
 
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.