QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK –  SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2018  
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – OUT 8M 1400-400, 6M 400-W/POST, 5M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.78
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – N Boyle, G Lane, W Flynn
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr R Partridge
Swab attendants – V Burgess
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards replaced jockey K. Matheson as per the stewards Race Day Summary. Stewards will make enquiries as to jockey Matheson’s failure to fulfil his riding engagements today.
 
RACE 1: Girls On Tour 17 March QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
 
The start was delayed to hold for another thoroughbred event.
 
DARTH VADER – Blundered at the start.
 
GOLD MONARCH – Began awkwardly. Hung in during the home straight.
 
STAR CUGAT – Began awkwardly. Near the 500m had to be steadied from the heels of BOUNTY HUNTER and shifted out and bumped NAMO KEKENI. Hung in during the home straight.
 
NAMO KEKENI – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room. Bumped by STAR CUGAT leaving the 500m.
 
BOUNTY HUNTER – Near the 500m had to be eased when tightened for room between TRUE COLOURS and BOOM BOY, which laid in and away from BLUE SEATTLE.
 
BLUE SEATTLE – Raced wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  
 
BOOM BOY – Raced wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from slight heat stress.
 
JESSINA – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 2: Beach To The Bush 7 April Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
VIMSTINCTION – Trainer M. Costa advised stewards that the gelding had cast a hind plate this morning. Mr Costa advised that the gelding could not be replated without being sedated and stewards subsequently allowed it to race bare behind.
 
LITTLE MISTER was declared a late scratching at 11.40 a.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice after the gelding was injured in the float en route to the course.
 
The start was delayed to hold for another thoroughbred event.

ULTIMATE REALITY – Began awkwardly. Bumped by UPPER AVENUE upon straightening.
 
VIMSTINCTION – Overraced in the early stages.
 
YEAH THE BOYS – Approaching the 600m had to be steadied from the heels of REACHER.
 
UPPER AVENUE – Hung out upon straightening and bumped ULTIMATE REALITY on two occasions. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a laceration to its near hind leg.
 
AZIZ JAMIL COUREUR – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
RED MONKEY – Raced wide throughout. Jockey R. Goltz reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out in the early stages and as a result passing the 800m he allowed it to shift four wide and improve forward.
 
REACHER – When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey M. McGuren stated that he was instructed to settle the gelding where comfortable. As a consequence after beginning well he elected to ease out of the early speed. Jockey McGuren added that leaving the 900m he was obliged to ease the gelding again when placed in restricted room to the inside of DANCING ON PARADE, which resulted in him racing a length further back than anticipated. The tempo of the race then dropped resulting in him racing strongly at the heels of DANCING ON PARADE during the middle stages before being left flatfooted when the tempo of the race increased leaving the 500m. Jockey McGuren noted that the gelding finished the race off fairly and indicated that it may be better suited on a firmer track over further distance. Stewards advised jockey McGuren that he should have made a greater effort to maintain a handy position to the inside of DANCING ON PARADE passing the 900m.
 
Jockey A. Spinks (DANCING ON PARADE) was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip passing the 100m.
 
 
RACE 3: Hairy Hannaford Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
RAGING ROYAL – Shortly after the start was bumped before having to be eased to avoid the heels of CHIEF HAVOC. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
CMOME PADDYREILLY – Shortly after the start was bumped and a short distance later had to be eased when tightened for room between runners. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration on its chest, which was treated before leaving the course.
 
VELITES – Bumped shortly after the start. Overraced in the early and middle stages and in doing so had to be restrained from the heels of DOOM passing the 800m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the off hind leg.
 
KARAS – Approaching the 1100m was bumped by VELITES.
 
RIMMSKI – Leaving the 500m shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped DOOM.
 
DOOM – Bumped by RIMMSKI near the 450m.
 
 
RACE 4: 2K Thoroughbreds Fillies And Mares Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
Trainer D. Fletcher advised that from the wide barrier today STAR STRYKER would be ridden less aggressively in the early stages. The horse was ridden accordingly and settled towards the rear of the field.
 
SIREEANNA – Underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start after working keenly during the preliminary and was subsequently cleared to race. Began awkwardly. Passing the 300m was disappointed for a run to the outside of BLACKBERRY and was obliged to shift back in to secure clear running over the concluding stages.
 
SWEET CAVIAR – Slow to begin. Approaching the 1000m had to be steadied from the heels of MISFITS, shifted out and bumped STAR STRYKER. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer K. Doughty indicated that the mare may be retired nevertheless she was advised that the mare will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing and must compete satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop prior to racing again.
 
HARMONISING – Began awkwardly. Hung out considerably in the home straight. Jockey B. Appo reported that the mare made an abnormal respiratory sound during the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stable respresentative indicated that the mare may have got its tongue over the bit during the event.
 
VERTEX – Began awkwardly.
 
STAR STRYKER – Bumped near the 1000m.
 
VEGANZA – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 5: MWM Advisory 5th Birthday BenchMark 58 Handicap – 900m
 
FAVULICIOUS – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped another runner. Near the 500m had to be steadied from the heels of CLANG AGAIN. Raced wide throughout.
 
DASHING WIN – Bumped at the start resulting in jockey A. Allen becoming unbalanced. Held up over the final 200m.
 
MORE WORLDLY – Checked and lost ground when severely tightened for room shortly after the start. Held up upon straightening. Disappointed for a run approaching the 150m and was obliged to shift out to secure clear running.
 
REGNANT – Shortly after the start was severely hampered when tightened for room and had to be eased. Leaving the 600m had to be eased when placed in restricted room to the inside of WHATEVER MISS.
 
WHATEVER MISS – Held up for the majority of the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
CLANG AGAIN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BRAT ATTACK – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
AIMALAC BOBBY – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 6: Cooper Maloy Legal Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
Upon leaving the parading enclosure GREAT SOCIETY dislodged jockey S. Galloway and galloped a considerable distance. The mare was subsequently examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 2.57 p.m. All monies invested on GREAT SOCIETY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2.57 p.m.:-
 
4 cents in the dollar for the winner- #5 (COOCHIN BOY)
7 cents in the dollar for place of winner - #5 (COOCHIN BOY)
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #8 (MYMMING)
7 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #6 (KIRINS LAD)
 
Sps were subject
 
COOCHIN BOY – A veterinary examination of the gelding behind the barriers revealed it to have dislodged a tooth. The gelding was subsequently cleared to start. When questioned as to the improved performance of the gelding trainer D. Hansen stated that the gelding had worked and trialled well throughout its current campaign. However it failed to perform accordingly when challenged in the lead in races over a shorter distance. Mr Hansen noted that today the gelding began well and was able to lead and dictate terms over longer distance of 1400m, which he attributes to its improved performance. The explanation was noted.
 
TANGO YANKEE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
KIJITO – Held up upon straightening and was obliged to shift in to obtain clear running.
 
JILLIES JET – Trainer S. Lee indicated that the mare would now be retired following todays disappointing performance.
 
 
RACE 7: The MWM Advisory AOOB Cup Class 4 Handicap – 1800m
 
Co-trainers B. & D. Guy were fined $100 for the late declaration of C. Whiteley as the rider of SIDERO STAR.
 
CANTILLATE – Slow to begin.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Began awkwardly. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
BRUMBY JACK – Bumped at the start.
 
SHE GOES POP – Blundered passing the crossing near the 1600m.
 
BINARY – Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
 
WACK EM – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
MASTER DAME – Approaching the 400m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of IOWA.
 
IOWA – When questioned as to the performance jockey G. Colless stated that the filly travelled well in a handy position during the early and middle stages however, failed to respond when placed under pressure upon straightening and proved most disappointing. The only explanation jockey Colless was able to offer was that the filly may be better suited ridden more conservatively towards the rear of the field.
 
 
RACE 8: G & EC Hannaford 68th Wedding Anniversary Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
 
Co-trainers G. Heinrich and B. Rodgers were fined $100 for the late declaration of G. Colless as the rider of ROSES OF JOY.
 
SCHOPENHAUER –Underwent a veterinary examination at the request of jockey A. Allen behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
ROSES OF JOY – Reared as the start was effected resulting in jockey G. Colless being dislodged. The stable were advised that the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
MISHANI RAINMAN – When questioned as to the overall performance jockey B. Appo noted that the gelding had sweated noticeably behind the barriers and was then fractious in the barriers. Jockey Appo stated that after beginning awkwardly he attempted to press forward in an effort to obtain a position on the speed however, was caught three wide without cover throughout. Jockey Appo added despite racing wide without cover the gelding at no stage travelled comfortably and was disappointing in its overall performance. Jockey Appo noted that whilst the gelding had won its previous two starts the opposition on those occasions was somewhat inferior to that of todays race.
 
SONIC SWISH – Slow to begin. Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
KING LEAR – Slow to begin.
 
FALSIFIED – Bumped rounding the home turn. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 9: My Red Heeler Class 3 Handicap – 1400m
 
The start was delayed to hold for another thoroughbred event.
 
KYLIES FAME – Began awkwardly.
 
GORADA – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
TYCOON FLUTTER – Slow to begin. Leaving the 1000m was forced to race in restricted room to the inside of PINBALL DAWN and in doing so made contact with the running rail.
 
TENNESSEE FLING – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RITCHFORD – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which compounded over the final 300m revealed it to be displaying a cough. Trainer M. Wilson was advised that the results of an endoscopic examination would be required prior to gelding racing again.
 
POWERFUL FLASH – A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Fines
Race 2. A. Spinks – Jockey – Whip use (9 times) - $200 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. B. & D. Guy – Co-Trainers – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 8. G. Heinrich & B. Rodgers – Co-Trainers – Late rider - $100 – LR67
 
Adjourned Inquiry
K. Matheson – Failure to fulfil riding engagements.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bleeders
Race 4. Sweet Caviar – Bled both nostrils 1st time – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR53A
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 8. Roses Of Joy – Barrier manners – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 9. Ritchford – Abnormal respiratory sounds – Endoscope – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 4. Star Stryker – Trainer advised from the wide barrier the horse will be ridden less aggressively in the early stages if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of Rider Changes/Late Notifications
Race 2. Yeah The Boys – A. Allen
Race 5. Dashing Win – A. Allen
Race 7. Sidero Star – C. Whiteley
Race 7. Brumby Jack – K. Yoshida
Race 7. Cantillate – App O. Pickering
Race 8. Schopenhauer – A. Allen
Race 8. Roses Of Joy – G. Colless
Race 8. Magic Panther – J. Stanley
Race 8. Falsified – App O. Pickering
 
Late Scratchings
Race 2. Little Mister @ 11.40 a.m.
Race 6. Great Society @ 2.57 p.m.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision