QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER  2016     
 
WEATHER – FINE                                                          TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – OUT 5 METRES
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards –Mr N. Boyle, Mr G Wust
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – Mr M. Henderson
Veterinarian- S. Olsen
Swab attendants –  L. Smyth
Starter- C Matthews
Stewards secretary - R. Palmer
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Saturday 25th June 2016:
 
Race 4:
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident that occurred near the 100 metres, when Jockey D. Hayse was dislodged from CHARCOAL MELODY. After taking evidence from the riders and viewing of the patrol films, it was established that near the 200 metres CHARCOAL MELODY shifted out and made contact with KUAIMA (Jockey D. Simmons), at which time Jockey S. Sheargold's shifted in and tightened that runner. CHARCOAL MELODY shifted back in onto FAST FOCUS (App. Q. Krogh), which near the 150 metres which was racing ungenerously, shifted out and at the same time CHARCOAL MELODY laid in which caused it to clipped heels, blundered and Jockey Hayse to be dislodged. As Stewards could not attribute responsibility to one rider, no action was taken in regard to Jockey Hayse being dislodged, however Jockey Sheargold was reprimanded.
 
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Race 1: Stockland Rockhampton Cup E&G Class 1 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st- KING TORIO  2nd - WORTH THE TIME  3rd - SPURSONIC  4th -  BEST HURRAH
 
SAMMY SPARROW - When the start was effected, the gelding refused to jump and took no part in the race. Trainer T. Button was advised that he must obtain 2 barrier certificates prior to the horse's next start.
 
JUST LIKE ERROL - When it was discovered that Jockey Sheargold had weighed without irons, he was reweighed. After taking into account mitigating circumstances, Stewards reprimanded Jockey Sheargold. Slow to begin and raced 3 wide without cover.
 
Race 2: McGrath QTIS 3YO Handicap - 1400 metres  
1st  - QUICK AND EASY  2nd  -  CHEEKY RED  3rd  -  CRAIGLEA EVELYN  4th -  CRAIGLEA GHETTO
 
MIM'S POET - Began awkwardly.  When questioned regarding the performance Jockey C. McIver stated that the horse was disappointing. He said that he placed his mount under pressure at the start but was hampered near the 1200 metres, failed to travel well throughout and did not respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, other than that it may have been in season.
 
CRAIGLEA GHETTO - Jockey S. Sheargold reported that his saddle slipped forward shortly after the start, placing him at a disadvantage throughout.
 
QUICK AND EASY - Near the 1000 metres shifted out to avoid the heels of CRAIGLEA GHETTO and CHEEKY RED was taken wider.
 
CRAIGLEA EVELYN- Apprentice White used her whip on 2 more occasions that permissible.
 
Race 3: Seven News Maiden Plate - 1400 metres  
1st  -  HELLUVA HOFFA  2nd  -   PRINCE OF BARODA  3rd  -  HAYYLER'S FELL  4th  -  BENTOTA
 
DEBBIE’S DREAM- Declared a late scratching at 8.30am due to no available rider.
 
FASTNET STORM- When placed in the barriers, reared. Horses was removed and underwent a veterinary inspection, cleared to start.
 
TAKE A CHANCE- Slow into stride.
 
GENERAL BEERS- Slow to begin.
 
ABE’S BABY- Raced wide until positioned outside the leader near the 800 metres.
 
LORD RUSSEL – Near the 1100 metres, when over-racing on the heels of another runner, shifted out. Apprentice Q. Krogh was reprimanded regarding the use of his whip on the horse on 3 more occasions than permitted under the Rule. Stewards took into account his good record regarding the rule.
 
HELLUVA HOFFA -  Stewards ordered that the horse must remain on course for two hours following the event for further post- race swab samples to be obtained.

HAYYLER'S FELL - Shifted out under pressure from the 200 metres. Apprentice White used her whip on the horse on 2 more occasions that permissible. For breaches in Race 2 and 3, App. White was reprimanded. Her good record was taken into account.
 
SENORITA ROSITA – Near the 1100 metres, over-raced. Momentarily held up for clear running near the 400 metres.
 
PRINCE OF BARODA - Jockey S. Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R. 137A (3) for excessive use of the whip. Jockey Sheargold was fined $200.
 
 
Race 4: Adlec Electrical Services F&M Class 1 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st- GIVEN WINGS  2nd - SAINTLY PRO  3rd - DECALI  4th -  HYPER DRIVE
 
WEREMEMBERZENNETH - Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of App. D. Evans as rider of the mare. Raced wide with cover.
 
DECALI - Raced wide with cover.
 
NEOPHYTE - Stood flat-footed at the start and was slow to begin.
 
HYPER DRIVE - Slow to begin.
 
DANCE HALO - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
FOREST GAZELLE - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
DRAGONMOSS - Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 5: Carly Mae Pye Memorial BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1050 metres   
1st PANTALETTES   2nd - NINETTE KAN  3rd - ZIZA SPIRIT  4th -  HAZARD BAY
 
EDGE AWAY- Declared a late scratching due to no available riders.
 
STOP CRYING - Slow to begin.
 
TOP ROYAL Slow to begin.  Raced wide with cover.
 
ZAHA EXPRESS - Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
OSSENHAGEN - Leaving the 400 metres bumped with PANTALETTES (App. Z. White), which had improved into a run.  OSSENHAGEN shifted out and caused PRINCELY (Jockey A. Coome) to be eased.
 
PANTALETTES - Apprentice Z. White was fined $200 under A.R. 137A for using her whip on the mare prior to the 100 metres on 4 more occasions than permitted under the Rule.
 
Race 6: Veuve Clicquot @ Callaghan Park Class 2 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st-  ATARARTZI  2nd-  COLD BLOODED  3rd-  MUNJIZ  4th -  DOUBOS
 
ATARARTZI -  The start was delayed when the gelding was presented in the enclosure with incorrect gear. Stewards will interview trainer T. Button at a later date.
 
At the start I AM BRUSE (Jockey S. Sheargold) and MONTANA HERO (Jockey D. Hayse) were tightened for room between LUCIFER'S ANGEL (App. D. Evans) and BARON REES (Jockey A. Taylor), both of which shifted ground.
 
ROETHLISBERGER - Slow to begin.
 
MONTANA HERO - Raced wide with cover.
 
I AM BRUSE - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
LUCIFER'S ANGEL - Raced wide with cover.
 
COLD BLOODED - Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight.
 
DIAMOND RACER - Had difficulty obtaining clear running for the majority of the home straight.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
RACE 3: Jockey S. Sheargold $200 excessive use of whip.
RACE 5: App. Z. White $200 use whip 4 more than permitted.
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
Pre-Race- SPURSONIC (Urine) CHEEKY RED, MIM’S POET, HAYYLER’S FELL, ATARARTZI, DOUBOS.
 
Post-Race- All Winners (& Post-race blood sample HELLUVA HOFFA)
Warnings/Bars
 
RACE 1: SAMMY SPARROW - Refused to load. 2 barrier certificates required.
 
Late Scratchings
 
DEBBIE’S DREAM- No available rider.
EDGE AWAY- No available rider.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
BENTOTA- App D. Evans (late notification)
WEREMEMBERZENNETH- App D Evans (late notification)