QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
WARWICK TURF CLUB
 
WARWICK - MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST  TRACK RATING – SOFT 5; UPGRADED TO A GOOD 4 FOLLOWING RACE 1         RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Tickner
Stewards – C. Warren, J. Childs & D. McMahon
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Warwick Stable Inspections – Monday, 18 November 2024
Trainer S. Hardy pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR104(1) in that he failed to record treatments for POWERFUL EAGLE, which was administered Tryptophan on Saturday, 16 November 2024. Mr Hardy was subsequently fined $200. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted his record, that the medication was given within the recognised industry guidelines, guilty plea and forthright evidence. Mr Hardy was subsequently advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
Eagle Farm Trackwork
Apprentice M. Goring pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR113 in that he did use his mobile phone whilst mounted and completing trackwork at Eagle Farm. Apprentice Goring was subsequently fined the sum of $200. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted his record, guilty plea and forthright evidence. Apprentice Goring was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
 
Race 1: QUINN'S POST WW1 MAY 1915 (GALLIPOLI) QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (800m)
 
HAZ STYLES – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
LIGHTNING STRIKES – When Jockey N. Fazackerley was to be overweight, Stewards permitted Apprentice J. Molloy (non-claiming) to be declared the replacement rider. Jockey Fazackerley was subsequently fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Improved onto the heels of COPENHAGEN CAT near the 600m and steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LUCKY MAN – Laid out and bumped near the 600m with COPENHAGEN CAT.
 
MISHANI HITMAN – Began awkwardly and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TARMAC – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out and away from MISHANI HITMAN near the 400m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an irritation to the right eye from kickback which required veterinary treatment.
 
BETTER ACRES – Began awkwardly and bumped. Lost its off-hind plate in running. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Allen reported that the filly would be better suited over further distances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
COPENHAGEN CAT – Began awkwardly. Bumped with LUCKY MAN near the 600m when that runner laid out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
Following the running of this event, the track was upgraded to a Good 4.
 
 
Race 2: POZIERES WW1 JULY/AUG 1916 (WESTERN FRONT) BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  (800m)
 
LEVAR – Lost its off-fore plate in running.
 
RAN NA LADY – Began awkwardly.
 
FREAKSHAKE – Began awkwardly before becoming placed in restricted room soon after the start when ALBION SQUARE shifted out. Continued to be tightened for room and bumped I AM THOR approaching the 700m.
 
VOULAIT – Slow to begin.
 
BUN IN THE OVEN – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
I AM THOR – Began awkwardly. Tightened for room soon after the start and bumped FREAKSHAKE. Raced keenly in the early stages when in restricted room and bumped FREAKSHAKE again on a number of occasions. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALBION SQUARE (GB) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Ipswich on Saturday, 16 November 2024 and passed fit to start. Began very awkwardly, shifting out and bumping FREAKSHAKE, before tightening that runner out onto I AM THOR.
 
 
Race 3: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX WW1 4 APRIL 1918 (WESTERN FRONT) FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN HANDICAP (1350m)
 
DIVAS REIGN – Began awkwardly.
 
HAZINA – Raced keenly for some distance near the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
ARABIAN ROSE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CRYPT DE PIN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice B. Wheeler was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the finish. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted that Apprentice Wheeler had won the event, however Apprentice Wheeler by his own admission stated that he had misjudged the winning post.
 
DEEP FAITH – Raced keenly in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey N. Tomizawa stated the filly travelled well in the early and middle stages, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. He further added the filly, which was having its first start for a new stable, may not have appreciated being ridden more positively after beginning well from an inside barrier than it had in its previous starts. Co-Trainer M. Sears concurred with the opinion of Jockey Tomizawa. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROCK A BYE IVY – Began awkwardly and bumped. Apprentice J. Molloy was found guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 350m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of ALLEZBEC, which was obliged to restrain and shift out to avoid heels. Apprentice Molloy’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing Sunday, 24 November 2024 and to conclude Sunday, 1 December 2024 on which day he may ride. In assessing penalty, Stewards placed the carelessness and interference in the low range, Apprentice Molloy’s good record in relation to the rule and his apprentice status. Stewards further noted that the racing manners of ALLEZBEC had exacerbated the interference suffered, however were of the opinion that the direct cause of the incident was the outwards shift from Apprentice Molloy when insufficiently clear. Apprentice Molloy was advised of his rights to an appeal.
 
LAID BACK BON – Began awkwardly and bumped. Bumped soon after the start with SUPER SWEET. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
OCTABOOM – Began only fairly before becoming awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start and obliged to ease.
 
ALLEZBEC – Restrained and shifted wider near the 350m when ROCK A BYE IVY shifted out. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUPER SWEET – Bumped near the 900m with ANTILLES. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
HONOUR MISSION – Steadied near the 600m when racing keenly on heels.
 
ANTILLES – Bumped near the 900m when SUPER SWEET.
 
LAZULITE (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: BEERSHEBA WW1 31 OCT 1917 (EGYPT PALESTINE) COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN HANDICAP  (1350m)
 
MORE THOUGHT – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
LONJOURNO – Began awkwardly.
 
FAST DA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
CONCADOR – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
SHOWRATA – Lost its off-fore plate in running.
 
WHITTAKER – Raced keenly on heels for some distance passing the 700m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOITLIKEMAXWELL – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly for some distance passing the 900m. Improved onto heels near the 700m and steadied.
 
DOUBLE GLAZED – Raced keenly for some distance passing the 900m.
 
JACKS AND SODA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance, Trainer R. Lipp advised that the gelding, had been showing improvement throughout the preparation, and had come out of a stronger race in its previous start. He further added that the gelding had benefitted from being ridden more conservatively on this occasion. After beginning only fairly from a wide barrier, settled further back than may have been expected.
 
 
Race 5: CLUB WARWICK RSL CUP BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP  (1500m)
 
PRIVATE BANKER – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
POWERFUL EAGLE – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GIRELLO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ITALIAN VIRTUOSO – Trainer T. Lambourn was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting the gelding with blinkers and not visors, which was part of its approved gear. When the gear was unable to be replaced, Stewards permitted the gelding to race in blinkers. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
UNION SPIRIT – Steadied and raced in restricted for some distance passing the 50m when COSMIC BEAUTY shifted in.
 
COSMIC BEAUTY – Held-up for clear running from the 400m until near the 300m. Shifted in leaving the 50m when not fully clear of UNION SPIRIT which was obliged to steady. Apprentice B. Wheeler was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
BAMBALAM – Slow to begin before being crowded between runners.
 
MILAGRO – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHINTARO LASS – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Trainer I. Turner reported that consideration would now be given to the mare’s immediate racing future.
 
 
Race 6: BATTLE OF KAPYONG KOREAN WAR APRIL 1951 CLASS 4 HANDICAP  (1350m)
 
SUPER DUCK – Weakened in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey J. Stanley reported that the gelding was disappointing and performed below his expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer’s representative N. Hemmings was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again. Ms Hemmings further advised that the gelding would now most likely be sent for a spell.
 
HILL BILLY FLYER – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JOVITA – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
 
FUN SPONGE – Crowded and dictated inwards near the 1300m when QUEST OF QUESTS shifted in.
 
HEROIC CHIEF – Bumped soon after the start when racing tight with DEAR PRUDENCE. Steadied near the 1300m when tightened onto DEAR PRUDENCE when racing in restricted room. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Rounding the home-turn obliged to ease and shift inwards to avoid the heels of FUN SPONGE to obtain clear running.
 
TOBA – Raced in restricted room rounding the home-turn, before laying in onto the heels of JIMMY’S DREAM near the 250m proving difficult to ride out.
 
DEAR PRUDENCE (NZ) – Bumped soon after the start with HEROIC CHIEF. Steadied and lost ground near the 1300m when carried inwards by FUN SPONGE which was being dictated inwards in onto HEROIC CHIEF and bumped that runner. Raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
QUEST OF QUESTS – Began awkwardly. Shifted in near the 1300m, directing FUN SPONGE into the line of DEAR PRUDENCE which was obliged to steady when tightened in onto HEROIC CHIEF and bumping that runner. VITESSE FRANCAIS which was racing to the inside of HEROIC CHIEF, was also obliged to ease when placed in restricted room. Jockey M. Wishart was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for careless riding. In assessing the matter, Stewards noted VITESSE FRANCAIS may have shifted inside the line of the running rail when connecting onto the course proper, simultaneous to the incident, and that HEROIC CHIEF and DEAR PRUDENCE had been racing tight leading into the incident. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HUSS ON FIRST – Began awkwardly.
 
VITESS FRANCAIS – Tightened for room and obliged to ease near the 1300m. Raced in restricted room for some distance passing the 1200m between the running rail and HEROIC CHIEF.
 
 
Race 7: TOBRUK WW2 1941 (NORTH AFRICA) CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1350m)
 
THE DEPUTY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Bumped rounding the home turn. Shifted in when not fully clear of BELLA BABE near the 250m. Apprentice J. McMurray was advised to exercise greater care. Bumped and carried wider near the 200m. Raced in restricted room for some distance approaching the 100m.
 
NEW MAHER – Bumped rounding the home-turn with BELLA BABE. Shifted out when not fully clear of BELLA BABE near the 250m. Jockey N. Tomizawa was advised to exercise greater care. Steadied near the 200m when bumped and carried wider by LITTLE SPARK which was directed outwards.
 
BELLA BABE – Bumped rounding the home-turn with NEW MAHER. Steadied near the 250m when tightened for room between NEW MAHER and THE DEPUTY.
 
BLUE CHIP GIRL – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
BY BY BEAN – Bumped near the 200m with UNLEASH before shifting out abruptly carrying LITTLE SPARK wider.
 
LITTLE SHOW – Slow to begin.
 
UNLEASH – Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn. Bumped near the 200m with BY BY BEAN.
 
QUALITY MISS – Jockey J. Stanley reported the mare was inclined to hang out from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer D. Murphy was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly when held-up for clear running passing the 400m. Laid out rounding the home-turn becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of UNLEASH. Apprentice R. Thorburn was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR131(b) to ride his mounts out fully to the finish.
 
LITTLE SPARK – Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer C. Geran regarding the late declaration of Apprentice C. Baker on the gelding. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped and carried wider near the 200m when BY BY BEAN shifted out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Apprentice B. Wheeler – Failure to ride out to the finish – AR131(b) – Reprimand
Race 5 – Apprentice B. Wheeler – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Reprimand
Race 5 – Trainer T. Lambourn – Incorrect gear AR106(1) – Severe Reprimand
Race 6 – Jockey M. Wishart – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand
 
Fines
General – Trainer S. Hardy – Treatment Records – AR104(1) - $200
General – Apprentice M. Goring – Phone Whilst Mounted – AR113 - $200
Race 1 – Jockey N. Fazackerley – Overweight – AR190(3) - $200

Suspensions
Race 3 – Apprentice J. Molloy – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 7 Days – Commencing Sunday, 24 November 2024 up to and including Saturday 30 November 2024
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SIMILAR SITAUTION, ALBION SQUARE, ALLEZBEC, POWERFUL EAGLE, HILL BILLY FLYER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5 – SUPER DUCK – Veterinary Clearance – Lame Near-foreleg
Race 7 – QUALITY MISS – Veterinary Clearance – Lame Off-Foreleg
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3:           13 ALLEZBEC - Jace McMurray (a1.5/52kg),
                       16e ANTILLES - Ms Madeleine Wishart
Race 4:           16e HYDROS - Ms Samantha Collett
                       17e JACKS AND SODA - Bailey Wheeler (a0/53kg),
                       19e RUMBLING BOY - Adam Sewell
Race 5:           6 ITALIAN VIRTUOSO - Michael Schrapel
Race 7:           5 SHOWDRA - Ms Chloe Lowe (a2/55kg),
                      10 MIKKI EIGHT - Jake Bayliss
                      16e SIR BEVERIDGE - Jackson Murphy
                      17e LITTLE SPARK - Ms Chelsea Baker (a0/53kg),
 
 
 
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.