QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 13TH AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)/UPGRADED TO GOOD(3) FOLLOWING RACE 4.

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE PENETROMETER - 2.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr T. Woodham
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian- Mr E. Maloney/Mr M. Lenz
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Myles
Swab attendant – Mr C. Massingham
Starter- Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - Mr B. Palmer


RACE 1: Carlton Mid QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 950 metres
1st - PLATINUM TYCOON 2nd - TALK ABOUT A SAGA 3rd - MY FRIEND ROB 4th - WILD AZ WILL

Jockey K. Rockett was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that shortly after the start he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ROUGE LASS (Apprentice R. Payne), which was crowded and carried in onto DRAGON ROCKET (Apprentice C. Jokic), which had to be checked and lost its rightful running, and further, that he then permitted his mount to shift in resulting in ROUGE LASS being taken in onto TALK ABOUT A SAGA (Jockey S. Wiseman), carrying that gelding in onto the hindquarters of BUCK'S ME BOY (Jockey P. Cullen). Jockey Rockett was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at the expiration of the suspension imposed at Mareeba on 6th August 2016, 24th August 2016, up to and including midnight on 2nd September 2016.

WILD AZ WILL - Passing the 600 metres, when racing keenly, had to be steadied when reluctant to hold its position inside of MY FRIEND ROB.

BUCK'S ME BOY - On returning to scale Jockey P. Cullen reported that his mount raced greenly throughout.

JACARANDA KING - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, Jockey D. Simmons explained that, after being buffeted between runners at the start, his mount never travelled comfortably at any stage, and further, that shortly after straightening, when crowded by another runner, his mount failed to respond at this point and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: FGF Maiden Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - BOSSY BEACH 2nd - HEZLETT 3rd - EIRIAN 4th - PANDAMAN

EIRIAN - Crowded for room shortly after the start.

ARTISTIC BLUE - Slow to begin.

THE HURRICANE - Rounding the first turn, near the 900 metres, had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of WATTO'S JETT (Jockey R. Thompson), which was carried in marginally by ROTHESAY SPECIAL (Jockey F. Edwards). EIRIAN (Jockey S. Wilson), which was following, was hampered as a consequence.

HEZLETT - Raced keenly in the middle stages.

SILVER RUSH - On returning to scale Jockey S. Kaya reported that his mount felt sore in front on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr A. Bailey was told that prior to racing again he must provide a veterinary clearance.

RACE 3: Century Cranes Class 5 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - ANZUS 2nd - CHOI OI 3rd - EFFIGY BELLE 4th - ALEXANDER PARADE

EREBUS - Shifted out at the start and bumped CHOI OI.

Approaching the turn near the 500 metres OVER THE CHOICE (Apprentice R. Payne) had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of EFFIGY BELLE (Jockey S. Wiseman), which was taken in by ROSE OF CLARE (Jockey P. Cullen) when that mare was inclined to lay in away from ANZUS (Apprentice C. Jokic). CHOI OI (Apprentice L. Attard), which was following, was hampered, shifted out abruptly and carried EREBUS (Jockey S. Kaya) wider.

EFFIGY BELLE - On returning to scale Jockey Wiseman reported that her mount was inclined to lay out throughout the event.

RACE 4: Myer Spring Fashion Class 1 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - LUSHAN 2nd - COBUNGRA BOY 3rd - OCEAN LINER 4th - JUMBO RUMBO

HOW ABOUT ME - Slow to begin. Passing the 500 metres made contact with the running rail.

OUT OF THE BLUE - Began awkwardly and lost ground.

CRAIGLEA ALDI - Was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

WORK OF WORDS - Disappointed for a run shortly after straightening.

Following the running of this race the track rating was upgraded to GOOD (3).


RACE 5: Antler Luggage Class 3 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - GREAT PRETENDER 2nd - ONE FOR THE MONEY 3rd - CENTREHALF FORWARD 4th - MARK'S LEGACY

GLOBAL GURU - Slow to begin. Passing the 600 metres shifted out abruptly and hampered SUNBURY, which was carried wider.

CENTREHALF FORWARD - Raced ungenerously throughout the early and middle stages.

Rounding the turn near the 800 metres WICKED THOUGHTS (Jockey S. Wiseman) made contact with the running rail, shifted out and hampered MISS SONADOR (Jockey D. Simmons), GLOBAL GURU, which was following also made contact with the running rail, blundered badly and almost dislodged its rider.

MISS SONADOR - When questioned regarding the poor performance of the mare, Jockey D. Simmons explained that after abeing hampered near the 800 metres his mount never travelled comfortably throughout and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6: Alsco BenchMark 60 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - SIX BEAT 2nd - MYSTIC HARMONY 3rd - CARLSON'S FELT 4th - KAMARAH

CUT 'N' POLISH - Began awkwardly, then was crowded shortly afterwards.

KAMARAH - Slow to begin.

GAINSFORD - Slow to begin. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages and refused to settle.

CARLSON'S FELT - Raced wide in the early stages.

HOTEL SPLENDIDO - Raced wide without cover throughout.

LEAVE PASS - For some distance rounding the turn near the 900 metres had to be continually steadied when racing tight to the inside of SIX BEAT.

BEG PARDON - Bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer Ms C. Lindgren was told that, as this was the first time the gelding had bled, it will be barred from racing for 3 months under A.R. 53A, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward will it be permitted to race again.

Race 7: Brothers Lightning Open Handicap - 950 metres
1st - MARINA SANDS 2nd - HANDYMAN BOB 3rd - MAURIZIO 4th - CLEAVER

CYCLONE BILLY - Began awkwardly.

MINNIE STREET - For some distance passing the 700 metres was buffeted between STIEG (Jockey N. Yadi) and MARINA SANDS (Jockey D. Simmons), then commenced to over-race. Rounding the turn near the 500 metres hung out, despite the efforts of its rider and carried BOOM SHA LA (Jockey W.D'Avila) wider on the track, resulting in that runner then becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of MINNIE STREET and having to be continually steadied. A post-race veterinary examination of MINNIE STREET revealed the mare to have been galloped on. Trainer Mr T.Rowe will be interviewed.

WISHFUL - Making the turn near the 500 metres shifted out and bumped STIEG (Jockey N. Yadi).

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines

Reprimands


Suspensions
RACE 1: Jockey K. Rockett - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)). From expiration of suspension imposed at Mareeba on 6th August 2016 (24th August 2016) up to midnight on 2nd September 2016.

Jockey Absenteeism

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
RACE 2: SILVER RUSH - Lame in off foreleg. Vet clearance required.


Bleeders
RACE 6: BEG PARDON - Barred, 3 months (A.R. 53A)

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars


Late Scratchings


Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications


End of Report

Issued subject to correction upon revision.