QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS, SATURDAY, 4 AUGUST 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) GOOD (3) AFTER RACE 3
RAIL – TRUE        PENETROMETER – 5.13
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judge – R. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney, Dr R. Harvey
Bookmakers Supervisor – L. Miles
Swab attendants – P. Charters
Starter – P. Warren
 
Supplementary Report:
 
QRIC Stewards today inquired into the analyst's finding of testosterone at a concentration in excess of the threshold provided for a gelding under Australian Rule of Racing 78C(g)(i), in the urine sample taken from WE JUST LOVE IT subsequent to that gelding winning the CAIRNS MULCH MM FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BenchMark 65 Handicap 1600m at Cairns on 26 April 2018.
 
Stewards considered evidence from trainer Janell Ryan. A written report was also tabled from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory Science Manager, Dr Adam Cawley, who gave an opinion that an analysis of the steroid profile in the urine sample of the gelding in question supported an assertion that the elevated concentration of testosterone was the result of endogenous production, due to unusual adrenal gland activity.
 
The Stewards found that upon consideration of the scientific and analytical evidence available to them, they were satisfied that the detected concentration of testosterone in the sample was of endogenous origin or as a result of endogenous activity.

Accordingly, the Stewards exercised a discretion provided under AR177C and AR178G, to rule that the provisions of AR177 and AR178 do not apply, irrespective of the samples being found to contain testosterone at a concentration above 20 micrograms per litre. As a result there was no action taken against Ms. Ryan.
Race 1: Piccolo Cucina QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 950m  
 
RESADOWSKA – Shifted out abruptly at the start, inconveniencing runners to its outside. Shifted in under pressure near the 150m, having to be restrained from the heels of another runner, which shifted out slightly.
 
ROTH’N’BELL – Shifted in at the start, inconveniencing runners to its inside.
 
CRAIGLEA TREACLE – Inconvenienced between runners at the start and lost ground.
 
YNYS GORED GOCH – Inconvenienced at the start and lost considerable ground. Attempted to jump the crossing at the 800m.
 
NOBLE SQUAW – Shifted out slightly near the 150m, hampering another runner.
 
CHAUSIE – Crowded for room shortly after the start and was eased. Raced wide for the majority of the race and laid out rounding the home turn.
 
EDITH MARGARET – Improved onto heels near the 500m and had to be restrained. Raced ungenerously rounding the home turn.
 
POETIC PEARL – Over-raced in the early stages of the race.
 
Race 2: Tropical Lawns Maiden Plate - 1250 
 
ARMS RACE – After being slow to begin was then inconvenienced by another runner and lost ground.
 
KENSINGTON FURY – Jumped outwards at the start, inconveniencing runners to its outside. Raced wide and ungenerously in the early stages.
 
RATHDOWNEY AVENUE – Bumped by another runner on jumping away. Had a tendency to hang out for the majority of the race. Connections advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
NICK’S NIGHT OUT – Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
 
FRED’S GIFT – Began awkwardly, becoming unbalanced and then was buffeted between runners for a short distance.
 
EXCRUCIATE – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages. Unable to improve leaving the 600m and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until near the 200m.
 
PLATINUM PULSE – Rider J. Stanley reported on return to scale that the horse raced greenly throughout the race.
 
ALPINE MAGIC – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PARK HUSSLER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
PERFECTIONIST – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 3: Nautilus Aviation Class 4 H’cap – 950m 
 
RATHDOWNEY AVENUE – Bumped by another runner on jumping away. Had a tendency to hang out for the majority of the race. Connections advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
TWICE THE STYLE – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
DECODED – Shifted out, bumping another runner near the 500m when looking to improve.
 
ROSE CLIP – Bumped by another runner near the 500m. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
AL HAMEES – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Following the running of this race, the track rating was upgraded to Good 3.
 
Race 4: Traffic Services Class 2 H’cap – 1250m 
 
TYPSY ROCKET – Slow to begin.
 
CAPTAIN THE WORLD – Rider J. Stanley lost the use of his irons on jumping away, placing him at a distinct disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
 
BE WHY OH – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CRAIGLEA CETINA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CAMPANULA – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Attempted to jump the crossing at the 800m. Rider N. Yadi, was reprimanded in regards to his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 5: Norlift Class 5 H’cap – 1250m 
 
GLOBAL GURU – Slow to begin. Crowded for room near the 550m.
 
BOLD KINGSTON – Shifted in and away from another runner near the 1200m, placing riders to its inside in restricted room before being corrected.
 
REAL WARRIOR – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 1200m.
 
CAILLEBOTTE – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 1200m.
 
LILLY KAREENA – Rider B. Swaffer, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a), in that near the 200m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of GREY SAMBUCCA (F. Edwards), causing that runner to be checked. Rider B. Swaffer’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 11 August, and to expire at midnight, 19 August.
 
GREY SAMBUCCA – Checked near the 200m.
 
Race 6: IGA Cup Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1900m 
 
ROYAL SUPREME – Slow to begin.  Raced ungenerously when being restrained passing the winning post on the first occasion when racing in restricted room. Made the 1400m crossing awkwardly.
 
AESOP – Slow to begin.
 
COLLYWOBBLE – Shifted in near the winning post on the first occasion, causing another runner to be restrained. Jockey B. Swaffer, was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
RAMSDEN STREET – Shifted out near the winning post on the first occasion, causing another runner to be restrained, Jockey D. Hayse was advised to show greater care in similar circumstances. Shifted wider leaving the 1000m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
SHE’S A RING – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages, throwing its head in the air.
 
Race 7: Century Cranes Cairns Newmarket Open Quality H’cap – 1400m 
 
CRACKOW – Slow to begin.
 
MASON’S CHANCE – Slow to begin.  Improved onto heels near the 900m, having to be restrained.
 
NEVETUS – Restrained off heels near the 900m.
 
HOW CAN I HELP – Improved onto heels near the 900m, having to be steadied. Rider F. Edwards, was reprimanded in regards to his use of the whip prior to the 100m.

 
MAN AROUND TOWN – Made the 1000m turn awkwardly, having to be steadied when crowded for room.
 
SPACE TIME – Approaching the 1000m, rider R. Thompson was hit in the face with a clod of dirt, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. Jockey Thompson was examined by the ambulance officers for facial injury. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
DEVINE SERVICE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
AVONACO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Nil      
 
Reprimand
Race 4.          Nor Yadi – Jockey – Used whip 7 times prior to the 100m – AR137A
Race 7.         F. Edwards – Jockey – Used whip 8 times prior to the 100m – AR137A
 
Suspension
Race 5.          Braydn Swaffer – Jockey  - C/riding – 8 days – M/n 11.8.18 to m/n 19.8.18 -    AR137(a)      

Race day illness/injury
Race 7.         R. Thomson – Facial injury – Hit in face by clod of dirt.           
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Pre race horses swabbed
Kensington Fury, Campanula, Crimson Halo, Binary, Peacock, Heartbreak Harry
 
Bar
Nil
 
Warning
Nil
 
Late Scratchings
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)