QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB

EMERALD – TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER 2023

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – D. Macklyn, G. Meek, S. Coulthard, H. Gillett (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – G. Wust
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr. S. Bliss
Swab Attendants – E. Burgess
Starter – J. McLellan


GENERAL

As Dakota Graham was unable to attend today’s meeting due to illness, rider replacements were as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Apprentice D. Graham was advised she would require a medical certificate prior to race riding again.

Apprentice Dylan Bennett was unable to fulfil his engagements in today’s meeting after Stewards had been notified of concerns with Apprentice Bennett’s licence status, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Stewards will also be following up with QRIC Licensing regarding the matter.


Race 1: AAA TILT TRAY TOWING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE (1100 METRES)

The start of the event was delayed when BRAVE INFORMER had become fractious and reared in the barriers, becoming cast before jumping over the back gates.

BELLA BIANCA – Slow to begin. Bumped by SHEZABLAST shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Was tightened for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight when KANAIRD shifted in.

BETTER OFF SINGLE – Trainer R. Williams presented BETTER OFF SINGLE to race in conjoined Blinkers/Pacifiers as he did not have a pair of pacifiers only. Stewards granted permission for the mare to race with the gear. Trainer R. Williams was fined $200 under the provisions of AR106 for presenting his mount to race with its incorrect gear. Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly, hampering ROCKY REBEL. Continued to shift out despites the efforts of its rider in straightening shortly after the start and had carried SHADOWAY DRIVE wider, bumping JANEAN. Overraced in the early stages of the event. Near the 400m, had to check to avoid the heels of KANAIRD which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey R.S. Olivera pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BETTER OFF SINGLE which had to check and continuing to shift in resulting in BELLA BIANCE racing in tight room. Jockey Olivera’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, to commence midnight 8th October 2023 and to conclude midnight 15th October 2023.

JANEAN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after BRAVE INFORMER had become fractious and cast in the barriers beside the runner and was cleared to start. Was bumped shortly after the start when SHADOWAY DRIVE was carried wider by BETTER OFF SINGLE which shifted out abruptly.

ROCKY REBEL – Was hampered on jumping by BETTER OFF SINGLE which shifted out abruptly and SHADOWAY DRIVE which had shifted in. Put in an awkward stride near the 800m.

SHADOWAY DRIVE – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, hampering ROCKY REBEL. Raced wide and commenced to overrace in the early stages of the event.

SHEZABLAST – Shifted out on jumping, bumping BELLA BIANCA.

KANAIRD – Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Shifted in near the 400m when insufficiently clear, resulting in runners to its inside having to check and race in restricted room.

BRAVE INFORMER – Prior to the start, become fractious and reared in the barriers before becoming cast over the rear barrier partition. Was declared a late scratching at 1:47pm on veterinary advice after an examination revealed the filly to have lacerations to its front near-side leg. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on BRAVE INFORMER be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

1st place – JANEAN – 5 cents in the dollar for the win, 3 cents on the dollar for the place
2nd place – SHADOWAY DRIVE – 9 cents in the dollar for the place
3rd place – ROCKY REBEL – 9 cents in the dollar for the place

Trainer G. Bell was advised that BRAVE INFORMER would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards due to its barrier manners and would require a veterinary clearance prior to its trial.

MOUNT MARGARET – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.


Race 2: MARABOON TAVERN RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1615 Metres)

DEVIL ENUFF – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

NATIVE BEE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey R.S. Olivera was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.

BRETON – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

TREBLA – Overraced in the middle stages of the event.

DELIUS – Raced wide throughout the event.


Race 3: RQ SUPPORTS RACING INDUSTRY SAFETY OPEN HANDICAP (1615 Metres)

DEEP BREATH – Had to momentarily steady and check to avoid the heels of BURDEN which shifted in near the 1500m. Jockey E. Bell was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for shifting ground when insufficiently clear. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Trainer T. Cook advised stewards of change of tactics in which SCHAPPOSE (NZ) would look to be ridden conservatively from the wide gate and not look to obtain a position in the lead, against its usually racing pattern. Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SIDEARM – Momentarily inconvenienced and had to be steadied off the heels of MOST IMPRESSIVE (NZ) near the 1400m. Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

MOST IMPRESSIVE (NZ) – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ALL HARD WOOD – Hung out rounding the home turn.


Race 4: TJF MILK CLASS 6 PLATE (1000 Metres)

ART BY CONCORDE – Bumped on jumping by KOSOWSKI which shifted in. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.

KOSOWSKI – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, bumping ART BY CONCORDE. Had to steady after being momentarily inconvenienced when DEFERANCE shifted in upon entering the course proper near the 800m. Apprentice G. Semmens was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing her mount to shift in when insufficient clear. Raced wide throughout the event.

DEFERENCE – Jumped away awkwardly. Shifted in upon entering the course proper near the 800m, momentarily inconveniencing a runner to its inside.

NUKE – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Elected to shift out passing the 200m to obtain clear racing room. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

BEPPE – Raced wide throughout the event.


Race 5: PATRICK REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1000 Metres)

SPICY SONIC – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out in the early stages of the home straight.

BRILLIANT MELODY – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages of the home straight.

GRAND ASCENT – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.

LESOTHO DIAMOND – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages of the home straight.

FLAMING ASTEROID – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PARA PARK CHANCE – Commenced to buck shortly after the start. Connections were advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next future race start.


Race 6: EMERALD ISUZU UTE CLASS 3 PLATE (1200 Metres)

ADMIRAL ASH – Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages of the event.

DIAMOND HANDS – Stood flat footed on jumping. Trainer G. Bell was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record.

ENTREPRENEURIAL – Overraced in the early stages of the event.

SAVVY SONG – Jumped outwards at the start. Raced wide in the middle stages.

VICTORY BAY (NZ) – Raced in restricted room for a number of strides approaching the 800m and had to be restrained momentarily and shift inwards to obtain clear racing room.

YUBETIDO – Apprentice T. Fenlon was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.

JELLISHOT – Raced wide throughout the event.

STURDY TIME – Slow to begin. Overraced onto the heels of VICTORY BAY passing the 800m and had to be restrained momentarily.


Race 7: FLEXIHIRE EMERALD BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP (1280 Metres)

TAKEN BY THEFT – Jumped away awkwardly.

SIZZLING SAMURAI – Laid out when rounding the home turn.

CRAIG AND HOFF – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

PEGGIE BOOM – Bumped with BLACK ‘N’ DEADLY shortly after the start. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BLACK 'N' DEADLY – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in shortly after the start, bumping PEGGIE BOOM.

UNHINCHED – Slow to begin.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 3 – Emma Bell – AR131(a) – Careless Riding

Race 6 – Tahlia Fenlon – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m

Fines

Race 1 – Raymond Williams – AR106(1) – Incorrect Gear – $200

Race 2 – Raul Silvera Olivera – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m – $300

Suspensions

Race 1 – Raul Silvera Olivera – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 7 Day Suspension – m/night 8/10/2023 to m/night 15/10/2023

Absent jockeys

Apprentice D. Graham – Illness – Medical certificate Required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
DEVIL ENUFF, ALL HARD WOOD, ART BY CONCORDE, GRAND ACCENT, SINGLE HONOR, RED ZORRO

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 1 – BRAVE INFORMER – Laceration to Near-Side Front – Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 1 – BRAVE INFORMER – Barrier Manners – To Trial
Race 5 – PARA PANK CHANCE – Bucked – To Trial
Race 6 – DIAMOND HANDS – Stood Flat Footed – Warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1 – KANAIRD – Raul Silvera Olivera
Race 3 – SHADOW GODDESS – Apprentice Nicole Seymour
Race 4 – SOLE HEIR – Emma Bell
Race 4 – KEENZAP – Apprentice McKenzie Apel
Race 5 – FLAMING ASTEROID – Apprentice Erin Molloy
Race 6 – DIAMOND HANDS – Raul Silvera Olivera
Race 6 – SAVVY SONG – Apprentice Savannah McCann
Race 6 – VICTORY BAY (NZ) – Emma Bell
Race 7 – CRAIG AND HOFF – Apprentice Nikki Olzard

Late scratchings

Race 1 – BRAVE INFORMER – Late Scratching @ 1:47pm on vets advice


The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.