QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON
JOCKEY CLUB – FRIDAY 8 JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER –  FINE                            TRACK
RATING – GOOD 4RAIL – 6M ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, G. Meek, M
Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr A. Williams
Swab attendants – N. Boyle, Z. Newman
Starter – C. Matthews
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Rockhampton
22 May 2018 – Race 4: Trainer R. Vale reported that a subsequent veterinary examination of
EXTRA COVER indicated that the horse may have been suffering soreness across
the back and was being treated for this condition.
 
Race 1: SUMMER
BRIGHT MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
DOUBLEO CI –
Raced three wide throughout.
 
HESSION ROAD
– Blundered on jumping.
 
CRAIGLEA
WEAPON – Slow to begin.
 
SAY PLEASE
– Attempted to buck for a few strides shortly after the start and lost
considerable ground. Trainer Z. Hohn was advised that as the horse had
previously offended, the filly would be required to perform satisfactorily in an
official barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
Race 2: XXXX
GOLD QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1100M
 
CRAIGLEA
GALIO – Began awkwardly.
 
CHILD
SUPPORT – Had to be steadied near the 700m when crowded slightly by BRAVE
JEWEL. Apprentice A. Sewell, the rider of BRAVE JEWEL, was reprimanded.
 
CRAIGLEA
ELLA – After standing awkwardly in its barrier, put its head down as the
start was effected and then bounded.
 
MYSTERY ELEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 3: 2018
XXXX GOLD WINTER RACING CARNIVAL CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1050M
 
GUISSOLA – Slow into stride.
J. Orman was fined $200 for using the whip in excess of 5 times prior to the
100m. In determining penalty, stewards took into account jockey OrmanÕs
totality of whip use.
 
THE CHEETAH – Began awkwardly.
 
SHEÕS ON POINT – Raced three
wide without cover.
 
NIGHTS
ABLAZE – Slow into stride.
 
Race 4: JRT/CQ
CAPRAS FAMILY FUN DAY – SUN 24 JUNE BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1828M
 
BOLD AND
GROOVY – Held up in the early stages of the straight until near the 300m.
 
LET ME SAY
THIS – Slow to begin.
 
PERFECTLY
ALIGNED – Slow to begin.
 
PREQUEL
– Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: CAN
I WEAR THAT/KIDS FASHIONS ON THE FIELD BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1400M
 
KING MAX
– Slow to begin. Apprentice E. Smith was reprimanded for using the whip in excess of
5 times prior to the 100m. In
determining penalty, stewards took into account apprentice SmithÕs totality of
whip use.
 
PRINCELY –
Raced three wide throughout.
 
OUR NEDDY
BOY – Slow to begin.
 
SWINGAHINCH
– Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 6: HAMILTON
CQ PAINTING SERVICES CALCUTTA THURS 5 JULY CLASS 3 PLATE
– 1300M
 
TIMETUS
– Lost the off hind plate during the event.
 
UTHRED
– Slow to begin.
 
HARJAKA
– Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
PROANE
– Raced three wide without cover.
 
DOOGUS
– Slow to begin.
 
MARGO
MAREE – Raced three wide with cover.
 
CULPO –
Bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion on which the horse has
bled, trainer R. Vale was advised that the mare will be ineligible to start for
3 months, and prior to resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in
the presence of a steward.
 
Race 7: HAHN 3.5 QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1300M
 
RIO ROSIE
– Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400m and the
300m.
 
BARBADOS STORM – Slow to begin. Held up on
straightening until near the 300m and then was steadied.
 
STYLISH
CRIMINAL – Had to be steadied when crowded slightly whilst overracing
near the 1100m.
 
SPRING CREEK
– Checked near the 700m when crowded for room between BARBADOS STORM,
which shifted out whilst hanging, and KOPELLA, which shifted in slightly. M.
Murphy, the rider of KOPELLA, was severely reprimanded for placing runners to
his inside in restricted room.
 
CSARDAS
– Bounded in the air at the start.
 
KILLER LOVE
– Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: GIRLS GRAMMAR ROCKHAMPTON RACEDAY SAT 16 JUNE
OPEN H'CAP – 1100M
 
As R. Faehr
became indisposed after riding in Race 2, L. Tilley was substituted as the
rider of EXECUTED.
 
FABÕS COWBOY
– Raced five wide.
 
HEARTBREAK
HARRY – Began awkwardly. Held up for a short distance until the 200m.
 
GRAND
EMPEROR – Held up until the 200m.
 
EMBRACE THE
PAIN – Slow to begin.
 
LEGAL
PROCEDURE – Began awkwardly after being fractious in its stall.
 
TAMBOÕS
HEART – Raced wide without cover. N. Day explained that the horse had a
tough run without cover and weakened badly in the straight and that he could
offer no explanation for the performance other than that in his opinion it may
need a spell. Trainer L. Wright advised that the horse did encounter a
difficult run and he was of the view that the fact that it raced wide was a
telling factor in its finishing position. He indicated that he may give the
horse one more start before considering whether to continue with its
preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have a
slow post-race recovery, indicative of a tough run.
 
GYPSY SECRET
– Began awkwardly.
 
MISS ANNA
– Held up for a short distance near the 300m.
 
APPLE THIEF
– Raced four wide.
 
STEWARDS
RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning
licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. A. Sewell – careless riding
– AR. 137(a)
Race 5. App. E. Smith – used whip 8 times
prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. M. Murphy – careless riding
– AR. 137(a) – severe reprimand
 
Fines
Race 3. J. Orman - $200 – used whip 10
times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
                                   
Summary of action concerning
thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. SAY PLEASE – attempted to buck shortly
after the start – official barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 6. CULPO – bled both nostrils, 1st
time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late
notifications
Race 8.          EXECUTED
– L. Tilley
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision