QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

YEPPOON TURF CLUB

YEPPOON – SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER 2020

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT5 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – T Hudson
Stewards – J Adams & E Suli
Clerk of Scales – W Wellburn
Judge – K Pitcher-Kelly
Veterinarian – Dr P McCosker
Starter – J Wilson

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON – 22ND OCTOBER 2020 – RACE 5 – ADVANCED EXHAUSTS QTIS 3YO HCP – 1300M

ZEBLAN – Trainer O Cairns since reported that ZEBLAN had pulled up well following its disappointing effort at Rockhampton and intentions were to press on with its campaign on 3rd November at Mackay.

Race 1: REGALS DENTAL BM60 HANDICAP – 1800M

MEATBALL – Laid in under pressure in the straight.

FLAME PRINCESS – Laid in under pressure in the straight. When questioned regarding the performance, trainer S Sigvart stated that in his opinion, FLAME PRINCESS failed to see out the 1800m and would now freshen up the filly and drop her back in distance.

POETIC PETE – Permission was granted for jockey M. Murphy to ride 1kg over due to no other available rider.

AUSSIE TYCOON – Slow to begin.

GLADISHING – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey S Wiseman stated she was under no real instructions other than to be slightly more positive as she was of the opinion that there was no real pace in the race and her mount was stepping up in distance. She added GLADISHING jumped well and was able to take up a position in the lead without much effort. Trainers representative M Stephens concurred with jockey Wiseman and added that GLADISHING is a one paced horse and with the step up in distance, felt that racing closer to the speed would benefit the gelding. Stewards noted the explanation but reminded M Stephens of the provisions of AR100(1)(a).

Race 2: CLASS B HANDICAP – 950M

WINNINGTON – Jockey M Haley was examined by the on-course Ambulance officers after being dislodged en route to the barriers and was subsequently passed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements. Jockey M Haley stated his mount raced greenly throughout and failed to respond to his riding at any stage. Trainer P Fleming was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of WINNINGTON.

BITTERGREYMAGIC – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

PAIBLE – Slow to begin and failed to muster early speed. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ROSAIRE – Permission was granted for M. Murphy to ride ½ kg over due to no other available rider. Rounding the home turn, had to be steadied off the heels of REZABELLE when taken wider by WINNIGTON who shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

SILVER LUCY – Raced greenly in the home straight. Rounding the home turn, had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of ROSAIRE.

Race 3: COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP – 1000M

RAIDEN – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 4: KEPPEL BAY SAILING CLUB QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M

BRAHIMNY – Raced wide throughout.

MORNING TOUCH – Stood flatfooted and missed the start as a result. Trainer D Schultz was advised MORNING TOUCH would need to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

FLASH HOMBRE – Approaching the 900m, commenced to overraced and had to be steadied off the heels of FAIRYBOWER FLYER when crossed by that runner.

FAIRYBOWER FLYER – Raced greenly throughout. Trainer J Lancaster was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of FAIRYBOWER FLYER.

SASSY AURA –Trainer T Smith was fined $100 for the late declaration of blinkers and a tongue tie under AR206(1). Trainer T Smith was also reprimanded for failing to lodge a stable return to indicate the racing colours of the filly under AR103(4)(c)(l). Slow to begin and failed to muster speed as a result. Apprentice C Collis was reprimanded for using his whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permissible under the rule.

Race 5: COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/ G. J GARDNER YEPPOON CUP OPEN QUALITY – 1400M

LE DUDE (NZ) – Slow to begin.

JAY JAY – Raced wide throughout.

PROANE – Slow to begin. Rounding the home turn, had to be checked to avoid the heels of CHINCHINBILLA, which shifted out when insufficiently clear. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey R Faehr was found guilty to a charge of careless riding and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence on midnight 7th November 2020 and to expire on midnight 16th November 2020.

CHINCHINBILLA – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination and passed fit to start. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 4 - Trainer Tom Smith – Failing to update stable return - AR103(4)(c)(l)
Race 4- Apprentice C Collis – Use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permissible – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 5 - Apprentice Elyce Smith – Dual engaged – AR127(1)

Fines

Race 4. Trainer Tom Smith – Late gear declaration of gear on SASSY AURA - $100 – AR206(1)

Suspensions

Race 5. Jockey R Faehr – careless riding – AR131(a) – 9 days – M/night 7th November 2020 – M/night 16th November 2020

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
MEATBALL, MOSSMAID, RAIDEN, CHINCHINBILLA

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. WINNINGTON – Racing Manners
Race 4. FAIRYBOWER FLYER – Racing Manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. PAIBLE – C Collis
Race 4. SASSY AURA – C Collis

Published subject to correction upon revision