QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2017
 
WEATHER FINEE
TRACK RATING GOOD 3
RAIL TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER 4.37
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards I Brown
Stewards C Albrecht, G Lane, N Finnigan
Clerk of Scales J Robinson
Judge S McMahon
Veterinarian A Murdoch
Swab attendants K Kilpatrick & H Schodel
Starter S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
As C. Schmidt was indisposed due to illness stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting Saturday 12/8/2017
Race 3
 
When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance trainer M. Nolan reported that RED CHILL was having its first start for his stable and the mare had impressed him in its work leading into the race, which included winning an unofficial trial.
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting Saturday 12/8/2017
Race 5
 
Trainer M. Dunn reported that upon returning to his stables READY FOR DANGER was found to be mildly lame in both hind legs.. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to its next start.
 
 
RACE 1: GIFT IT NOW Colts, Geldings & Entires BenchMark 62 HHCap 1400m
 
MALKARA Fractious in the barriers and then began very awkwardly resulting in jockey S. Galloway losing the use of his near side irons. The gelding lost substantial ground at the start.. Jockey Galloway lost his whip leaving the 100m.
 
RACE 2: CON-X-ION Ratings Band 0-65 HHCap
900m
 
ULTRONEOUS Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MAGIC LOVE Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
RACE 3: SKYPOINT CLIMB Fillies & Mares BenchMark 62 HHCap 1400m
 
BO ROSSA Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped I CANNT SEE WHO.. Hung out under pressure in the home straight.
 
I CANNT SEE WHO Bumped at the start.
 
 
RACE 4: SCENIC DAY TOUR GROUP Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate 1400m
 
REAL ELUSIVE Began awkwardly and bumped BALLINA BAY.. Held up upon straightening.
 
BALLINA BAY Bumped at the start.
 
SKYREIGNS Began awkwardly.
 
NAKOTA GIRL Near the 900m had to be steadied from the heels of IIM ADORABLE.. Jockey M. Hellyer reported the mare hung out rounding the home turn.
 
WHYTWOKAY Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SIGNORIA Jockey S. Doyle reported that the mare failed to travel comfortably from a point leaving the 600m and in his opinion may have come to the end of its current preparation.. The stable confirmed the mare would now be sent for a spell.
 
 
RACE 5: EXPERIENCE OZ & NZ Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Plate 1400m
 
OUR RED JET Blundered at the start dislodging jockey L. Rolls.. Following this incident the riderless horse made heavy contact with the outside running rail near the 1200m.. A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the chest and minor laceration to the near side flank. The horse was subsequently transported to a nearby veterinary clinic for treatment. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to the horse racing again.. Jockey Rolls was subsequently examined by the Club Doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
CHARMING PRINCE Overraced in the early stages when being restrained.
 
ELLERSLEY - Overraced in the early stages when being restrained.
 
HEART OF TOORAK Approaching the 1000m had to be steadied from the heels of ELLERSLEY and again near the 900m was steadied from the heels of GRANVILLE ISLAND.. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MURTASTEEL Passing the 900m had to be steadied from the heels of HEART OF TOORAK, shifted out and raced wide without cover from that point onwards. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post race recovery. A routine swab sample was taken.
 
 
RACE 6: SKYPOINT OBSERVATION DECK Class 3 Plate 1800m
 
CONSTANT RETURN Slow to begin.
 
INFINITE REIGN Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SIDERO STAR.
 
SIDERO STAR Bumped at the start.. Upon straightening had to be steadied when disappointed for a run.
 
SIDETRIP Overraced in the early stages when being restrained.
 
FAVOURED GRACE Bumped upon straightening.
 
KICKSTART MY HEART When questioned as to the performance jockey R. Plumb noted that the gelding was up in distance today and in his opinion failed to run out todayys 1800m.. Trainer M. Costa stated that the gelding may not have been suited by the slow tempo in the middle stages after jockey Plumb allowed SIDETRIP to cross forward to the lead passing the 1000m.. Mr Costa noted that 2 starts ago the gelding had failed to run on strongly in a similar run race over 1400m. Mr Costa considered that the gelding may have been better suited remaining in the lead where it could have dictated terms and for this reason he was undecided if it was suited over similar distances to todayys event.
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RACE 7: CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Class 5 HHCap 1300m
 
STAR STILETTO Trainer H. Page advised horse to be ridden towards the rear of the field from the wide gate if circumstances permit.. The horse was ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LUCKY LUCRE Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MAGNAJOY Raced wide early before obtaining cover leaving the 700m.. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey L. Rolls stated that he was given no specific instructions however, was hoping to obtain a handy position with cover.. Jockey Rolls added that after beginning on terms with the runners drawn to his inside he was concerned that if he elected to push forward he would be caught wide and thus restrained in an attempt to secure clear running, which resulted in him racing further back than originally anticipated.
 
MORE THAN MONEY Stewards questioned App J. Woodhouse regarding his tactics rounding the home turn when ONE GOLDEN DAY, which was racing to his inside was able to shift out forward of him to secure clear running. App Woodhouse stated that his instructions were to obtain a midfield position with cover however, after beginning well he was content to settle in a handy position outside of ONE GOLDEN DAY.. App Woodhouse added that when the tempo increased passing the 500m he attempted to improve with ONE GOLDEN DAY but was unable to do so, which allowed that runner to shift out forward of him.. App Woodhouse indicated that he was also advised not to produce the gelding too early as it only sustains a short sprint.. Stewards advised App Woodhouse that he had erred in his riding leaving the 500m in that he ought to have placed the gelding under more pressure in an attempt to prevent ONE GOLDEN DAY from shifting out..
 
BOUND FOR LOVE When questioned as to the performance jockey D. McLellan stated that after beginning well he was obliged to pressure the mare throughout the race to hold its position.. Jockey McLellan added that passing the 800m he was unable to improve, despite his efforts, in an effort to prevent MAGNAJOY, which was racing 3 wide at that point shifting in forward of him.. Jockey McLellan further added that the mare was under pressure leaving the 500m and in his opinion proved disappointing.. Given the marees racing manners today jockey McLellan was of the view that it would be better suited over further distances.. Jockey McLellan indicated that the mare had travelled in a similar fashion in a trial leading into todayys event however, on that occasion finished the trial off well.. Trainer T. Edmonds stated that the mare generally races in a similar fashion as it had today and he was not disappointed with its finishing effort and indicated that it would be stepped up in distance next start. AA post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A routine swab sample was taken.
 
 
RACE 8: SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW Class 1 HHCap 1200m
 
ACUTUM Blundered at the start and lost ground.. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
DALLINGER Slow to begin.. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled during the event.. As this was the second occasion the gelding had bled it will now incur the mandatory lifetime ban from racing.
 
FUSI FOX Had to be eased from the heels of DALLINGER when shifting in near the 900m.. Jockey S. Doyle (DALLINGER) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Jockey Illness/Injury
C. Schmidt Ill Medical Cert.
 
Falls
Race 5..  L. Rolls Dislodged at start. Subsequently cleared by Club Doctor.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Hanover Square, Aimalac Bobby, Bo Rossa, Murtasteel, Bound For Love
 
 
Bleeders
Race 8..  Dallinger Bled both nostrils 2nd time Lifetime ban AR53A
 
Bars
Race 5..  Our Red Jet - Lacerations to chest and near side flank - Vet Cert. AR8(t)
 
12/8/17 Race 5.  Ready For Danger Mildly lame both hind legs Vet Cert. AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
 
Race 7..  Star Stiletto Trainer advised horse to be ridden towards the rear of the field from the wide gate if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4..  Whytwokay R. McMahon
Race 5.  Our Red Jet L. Rolls
Race 5..  Granville Island M. Hellyer
Race 6..  Lighthouse Keeper J. Stanley
Race 8..  Acutum L. Rolls
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision