QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
AQUIS PARK – WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2017
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (GOOD 3 @ 12 P.M.)
RAIL – OUT 1.5M 1000-400, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.47
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – C Albrecht, P Zimmerman, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr C McCormack
Swab attendants – K Warwick, J Crompton
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
SUPPLEMENTARY
Jockey J. Morris was fined $200 for failing to fulfil his riding engagements when overweight in races 3 and 5 at Doomben on 9 December 2017.
RACE 1: Magic Millions 13 Jan Fillies & Mares Maiden Handicap – 1100m
ENTERPRISE MISS – Slow into stride.
ODELIA –Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.
FAST SUN – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.
WRITTINKO – Lost the near hind plate in running.
RACE 2: Ladies Day 6 Jan Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap – 1100m
PANORAMA – Bounded on jumping. Inconvenienced shortly after start. Overraced in the middle stages.
GO DIXIE – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide throughout.
HOSTWIN ZEPHYR – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.
MR STORM – Overraced in the early stages.
THE DANGER – Inconvenienced near the 600m. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
RACE 3: Chinese New Year 17 Feb Fillies & Mares Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
MADAM SHAZAM – Began awkwardly. Lost the near side front plate in running.
FLEURIEU – Bumped at the start and lost ground.
WINDMILL FOLLIES – Slow into stride.
MISS KINDILAN – Overraced in the early stages and when caught wide was allowed to stride forward by its rider.
AMELIA JANE – Steadied near the 700m.
RHYMING - App E. Ljung explained that in the early stages when caught 3 wide she elected to restrain behind MADAM SHAZAM to obtain cover. She stated the horse only travelled fairly in the middle stages however, from the 600m the horse dropped the bit and despite her efforts did not quicken on the turn as anticipated. She added in her opinion the horse was disappointing in not finishing its race off. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
RACE 4: Free Entry 30 Dec Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
Stewards considered an objection lodged by J. Byrne the rider of HAPPY HOOVES which finished second against AMENZEL (R. Plumb) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference near the 800m. On the evidence it was established that near the 800m AMENZEL shifted in when barely clear of HAPPY HOOVES, resulting in that horse easing slightly. As stewards were satisfied that the inconvenience suffered by HAPPY HOOVES at that point and the subsequent running of the race did not exceed the half length margin between the 2 horses at the finish the protest was dismissed.
HAPPY HOOVES – Stumbled on jumping.
PRINCE OF TIE – Bounded on jumping.
RACE 5: Ubet Calcutta Dinner 11 Jan QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1300m
CONQUERING LASS – Slow into stride.
SECRET AGENT MAN – Checked when crowded shortly after the start.
MADISON POINT – Approaching the 1000m became unbalanced.
OPPENHEIMER – Overraced in the middle stages.
SMARTY JACK – Near the 200m was inclined to lay in and had to be steadied away from heels.
SHES UP BEAT – On straightening had to be steadied from heels when disappointed for a run.
RACE 6: New Gallery Menu Class 4 Handicap – 1100m
As App A. Sewell was indisposed due to injury stewards permitted App Z. White to be substituted as the rider of OVERGROWN.
CONNIVING – Connections advised the horse would be ridden midfield if circumstances permit. Inconvenienced near the 800m and ridden midfield but was unable to obtain cover.
OVERGROWN – Steadied near the 800m when overracing.
TROIS CHOIX – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
WILD AVA – Stewards questioned jockey J. Byrne as to why he did not avail himself to a run directly in front of him in the early stages of the home straight rather than shifting out around the heels of NARDOO, which resulted in him making contact on 2 occasions with I LIKE CANDY. He stated that whilst he had initially considered improving he was of the view that the track was firmer towards the inside and with the option he took he did so as he was of the view that I LIKE CANDY was weakening and would have allowed his horse clear running. Stewards further questioned jockey Byrne regarding his riding over the concluding stages. After hearing his explanation stewards were satisfied that his riding had not cost him fourth placing however he was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.
RACE 7: Mint Kleen By Ozkleen BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1800m
Following advice from trainer B. Guy that PLANET AMERICA suffers the affects of a firm track and with the track upgrade to a Good 3 stewards acceded to a request to withdraw the gelding at 2.45 p.m.
WIN ALONG – Slow into stride.
QABLA – Crowded on jumping.
CAPTAIN DODGE – Severely crowded near the 900m and had to be checked when racing to the inside of KURRAJONG DRAGON, which hung in badly despite the efforts of its rider.
BARRAAJ – A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
KURRAJONG DRAGON – Trainer M. Kropp was advised that a warning would be placed against the racing manners of the gelding.
RACE 8: Become A Member BenchMark 80 Handicap – 1400m
Stewards considered an objection lodged by M. McGillivray the rider of FIRST CRUSH which finished third against HOUDINI THE GREAT (M. Cahill) being declared the second placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference near the 200m. After considering the evidence stewards were of the view that near the 200m HOUDINI THE GREAT and FIRST CRUSH improved into running between BOURBON ROAD and RED LETTER DAY and shortly after RED LETTER DAY shifted out slightly resulting in HOUDINI THE GREAT then making contact on 2 occasions with FIRST CRUSH. As stewards were of the view that any contact between the 2 horses could not be solely attributed to HOUDINI THE GREAT the protest was dismissed.
FIRST CRUSH – Stumbled on jumping.
HOUDINI THE GREAT – Slow to begin. Steadied when crowded near the 600m.
METEOROLOGIST – Slow to begin.
SNAPPER – Crowded on jumping.
BOURBON ROAD – Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.
QUEEN OF WANDS – Raced 3 wide throughout.
MOON AND THE STARS – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
ALLKNIGHT SAINT – Cast a near fore plate in running.
DONT TELL MAMA – Cast a near fore plate in running.
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STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Fines
From Doomben 9.12.17
R3 & 5 J. Morris – Jockey – Overweight (x2) - $200 – AR120(b)
Absent Jockeys
Race 6. App A. Sewell – Injured – Medical Cert.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Odelia, Fast Sun
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Writtinko, The Hussler, Happy Hooves, Shesees Everything, Conniving, Geometrist
Bars
Race 7. Kurrajong Dragon – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)
Late Riders/Replacements
Race 6. Overgrown – App Z. White
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 6. Conniving – Connections advised the horse will be ridden midfield if circumstances permit.
Late Scratchings
Race 7. Planet America @ 2.45 p.m.
Protests
Race 4. Dismissed - 2nd (Happy Hooves) –v- 1st (Amenzel)
Race 8. Dismissed - 3rd (First Crush) –v- 2nd (Houdini The Great)
Published subject to correction upon revision