QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB
 
Tuesday 15th April 2025
 
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING –  Good (4)       RAIL – Out 3 metres 1,000m to Winning Post
PENETROMETER – 5.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Griffiths.
Stewards – R Neal; S Nosworthy (Cadet) and P Warren.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
MOUNT ISA RACING CLUB –Saturday 12th April 2025
Race 5: Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres
 
Stewards today concluded an investigation into rider Amanda Thomson (PROJECT XERO) making momentary contact with the leg of rider M Gray (WINDORAH) passing the 200 metres. After consideration of all relevant factors, the Stewards determined that immediately prior to the contact being made, PROJECT XERO had shifted out abruptly, and that Ms. Thomson’s motion of extending her arm were reactionary, with the Stewards being satisfied that there was no intent in the actions. In conclusion Ms. Thomson was firmly reminded of her obligations when placed in similar circumstances. In reaching this outcome Ms. Thomson’s clear record regarding this and similar matters was considered.   
 
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer Joshua Manzelmann was fined $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for IMPERIUM (Race 2) by the prescribed time.
 
Trainer L Hatch was fined $100 under the provisions of LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for STICK TO YOUR GUNS  (Race 7) by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M
 
NAPA VALLEY – over-raced in the early and middle stages; lost off-side plate during the running.
MARCH MADNESS – slow into stride.
MISHANI BURN – jumped awkwardly; laid out over the concluding stages.
SNEAKY TAY – raced keenly in the initial stages.
 
Race 2:LADBROKES COMMUNITIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1000 M
 
FANCIFUL MR FOX – bumped when weakening near the 350 metres.
OUR FOLLY – laid in entering the home straight and bumped with FANCIFUL MR FOX.
IMPERIUM – slow into stride.
TSUNAMI FORCE - Stewards noted rider Justin Stanley exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+ two) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use no further action was taken.
 
Race 3:LADBROKES BLACKBOOK QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M
 
CAROHVIC – inclined to over-race in the initial stages.
LOST LAMB -- very slow to begin; raced greenly throughout.
SECRET CYPHER – proved difficult to load; warning placed on barrier manners. Laid in over the concluding stages.
WE US 'N' CO – slow into stride; raced greenly over the final 500 metres.
 
Race 4:HYGAIN CLASS 3 PLATE        1609 M
 
BARMERA – raced fiercely in the lead through the early and middle stages, getting its head in the air on several occasions when rider Ashley Butler attempted to settle the gelding; gave ground from the 250 metres. When questioned rider Butler stated that BAREMA’s propensity to race fiercely had proved significantly detrimental today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
ACCLIMATISE - Stewards noted rider Justin Stanley exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+ one) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use no further action was taken.
CONVERTOR - Stewards noted rider Denicious Smith exceeded the permitted strikes of the whip prior to the 100m (+ one) under AR132(7)(a)(ii); however, given the totality of the whip use no further action was taken.
 
Race 5: MITAVITE BM55 HANDICAP    1400 M
 
KIDSTON – slow to jump away; lost the off-fore plate near the 1,000 metres.
BUBBLES'N'FROTH – ran out passing the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the run of BUBBLES'N'FROTH rider Justin Stanley stated that the gelding had laid out from the 900 metres and had continued to lay out for the remainder of the race, finishing wider on the track. A post-race examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr Bill Kenning was advised that a warning had been placed on the gelding’s racing manners. Mr Kenning advised that he would be reapplying blinkers to BUBBLES'N'FROTH for the next start.
BRAVE INTENT – raced wide throughout.
CRAICARO – shifted wider passing the 200 meters to continue to improve.
 
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO BM65 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
JOHN JOSEPH – dislodged its rider transiting to the barriers and travelled a short distance before being recaptured. Underwent a veterinary check and was passed fit to run. Travelled wide without cover throughout.
AMNESTY – lay out rounding the final turn dictating ROTH’N’BUBBLE outward.
STRATEGIST – began awkwardly and settled back.
VANCOUVER BAY – bumped and forced wider entering the final straight.
ROTH 'N' BUBBLE – dictated wider rounding the final turn bumping with VANCOUVER BAY, when outside the heels of AMNESTY which laid out.
SPIRIT OF GIVING – raced wide with cover throughout. Held up passing the 400 metres; had to steady then check, when awkwardly placed near the heels of VANCOUVER BAY passing the 400 metres when that runner was bumped and moved wider.
IRISH MIST – jumped in at the start.
LINE OF KINGS – raced keenly in the initial stages.
 
Race 7: CLUDEN PARK ON COURSE STABLES HANDICAP         1200 M
 
FAMILY STAR – raced wide throughout.
STATS – crowded leaving the barriers and got back.
STICK TO YOUR GUNS – began awkwardly and shifted out.
CROWNING MOMENT – held up for a short distance rounding the final turn.
TYCOON BEAU – held up until passing the 200 metres.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil
 
Fines
 
Trainer Joshua Manzelmann - $100 - LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for IMPERIUM (Race 2).
 
Trainer L Hatch $100 - LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider for STICK TO YOUR GUNS  (Race 7) .

Suspensions
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness.
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race. Remlap Kava; Barmera; Grinzinger Burg (NZ); Convertor; Bubbles’N’Froth.
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars SECRET CYPHER -warned barrier manners.
BUBBLES'N'FROTH – warned racing manners.
 
Bleeders
 
Nil
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil
 
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.