QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER RACE CLUB – GATTON – FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERS             RAIL – TRUE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/GOOD 4 (After Race 4)           
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – K. Daly, L. Hicks, C. Fedrick,
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING – JASON DIETE – MAIDEN H'CAP – 860M
 
MONEY TALK – Jumped awkwardly.
 
IT’SGLORIAMA – Tightened for room by another runner near the 200m and then wanted to hang in over the final stages. Jockey Orman reported that the mare’s waywardness over the final stages prevented him from fully testing his mount.
 
NORTHERN CRUSADER – Inconvenienced on jumping. Tightened for room near the 600m and had to be steadied, then raced greenly from that point and nearing the home turn hung out severely despite the efforts of the rider. Trainer R. Mackay was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
RUBY RUSH – Raced wide throughout. Hung in over the final 300m.
 
ZELLERIO – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 600m and shifted in, tightening another runner.
 
FILLY CHIC – Slow to begin.
 
TIGER STRYKE – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: LOCKYER PRODUCE GRANTHAM QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 860M
 
As A. Allen was to be overweight, L. Rolls was substituted as the rider of ADARSHA. Jockey Allen was fined $100.
 
MISHANI VALENTINO – Forced wider by another runner approaching the home turn.
 
WATCHMEN – Jumped awkwardly, hampering another runner.
 
SPIRIT’S CHOICE – Began slowly and had to be steadied shortly after when placed awkwardly between runners. Bumped near the 600m. Raced wide throughout. Steadied approaching the home turn and also tended to lay in over the final 300m. Apprentice R. Goldsbury reported that her mount raced greenly and hung in throughout.
 
SUZI BEL – Tightened for room shortly after the start, clipped heels and lost several lengths.
 
CONFESSIONS – Steadied from heels when overracing near the 500m. Blundered for a stride near the home turn, resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced shortly thereafter.
 
SUPERSONIC BOOM – When questioned regarding the horse’s perceived form improvement, trainer R. Lipp stated that at its first run in Toowoomba the horse raced ungenerously and wanted to hang out throughout the event. He noted that the horse pulled up from that event with some mild soreness and the horse was sent for a spell. Mr Lipp added that SUPERSONIC BOOM had won two jump-outs at Toowoomba prior to today’s event, and with the addition of blinkers today he expected a forward showing.
 
Race 3: VANDERFIELD (JOHN DEERE) GATTON MAIDEN PLATE – 1600M
 
As R. Plumb was indisposed due to illness, M. Hellyer was substituted as the rider of FOURGRANDMAN.
 
GUACAMOLE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
MORE FRIENDS – Slow to begin.
 
NEVER IN DOUBT – Apprentice A. Fancourt reported that her mount raced very fresh and whilst it was not her intention to be as forward, the horse continued to overrace despite her efforts.
 
NICALATI – Trainer K. Schweida advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in a more forward position. The rider attempted to ride forward, however, despite his urgings, the horse settled better than midfield.
 
AVERNA MOUNTAIN – Proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that a warning would now be placed on the mare for its barrier manners. Slow to begin and failed to muster early speed. Apprentice N. Keal reported that his mount never felt comfortable throughout the event. When questioned regarding his riding of the mare, apprentice N. Keal explained that he expected the horse to begin better than it did today. He said his instructions were to settle in a midfield position. Apprentice Keal added that he may have erred in the early stages by not applying more pressure to his mount in an attempt to maintain a midfield position. After considering the evidence, stewards noted his explanation and strongly advised apprentice Keal to be more vigorous in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
DON’T PANIC – Slow to begin.
 

 
Race 4: NIKKI CHALK ART & DESIGN BENCHMARK 58 H'CAP – 1600M
 
ANNIHILATION – Slipped at the start and lost several lengths. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that the horse did not feel comfortable over the concluding stages, which prevented him from fully testing his mount. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
WHYNOTROC – Trainer M. Kropp was questioned regarding the horse’s seemingly improved performance today. Mr Kropp stated that he felt the step up in distance to a mile was advantageous and he was also of the view that the horse was better suited on today’s racing surface.
 
FIDGETAR – Raced wide throughout. Tired badly from the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had a deep 1cm cut to the medial side of the right knee with no other significant findings.
 
MARLAHN – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWEET JAIN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers when it was reported that the horse was struck by another runner whilst en route to the start, and following inspection was passed fit to race.
 
CUSHTY PRINCESS – Steadied from the heels of a tiring runner near the 700m.
 
PENDIGO – Steadied from another runner near the 500m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to GOOD 4.
 
Race 5: GRANTHAM PREMIUM FARM WORKERS RESORT CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1400M
 
The start was delayed when ROCKY HALO broke through the barriers and after travelling a short distance returned to the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
The start was further delayed when AMERICAN FRONTIER broke through the barriers  before being returned to the barriers, undergoing a veterinary examination and being passed fit to start.
 
NOBLE BILLY, which became agitated in the gates and reared up, striking its head, underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching at 3:18 pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on NOBLE BILLY be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3:18 pm:
 
7 cents in the dollar for the win #2
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
8 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
13 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #6
 
THE DANGER – Raced three wide before obtaining a position outside the leader with 700m remaining.
 
AMERICAN FRONTIER – S. Bogenhuber pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) of using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m and was fined $100. In determining penalty, stewards took account jockey Bogenhuber’s good record in relation to this rule.
 
COURTING JOY – L. Tilley was reminded of his obligations regarding the use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
REAL PRINCESS – M. Hellyer reported that his mount had a tendency to hang out throughout the event.
 
GLENTURRET – Slow to begin.
 
FAMOUS GROUSE – Raced wide throughout. Jockey A. Spinks reported that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle the tight turning track and hung out at various stages throughout the event.
 
WENSLEY ROAD – Raced wide before being restrained to a rearward position near the 800m.
 
Race 6: GATTON CUP SATURDAY JUNE 2ND F&M BENCHMARK 60 H'CAP – 1100M
 
MIA HOST – Severely checked when tightened for room near the 850m, resulting in the rider becoming momentarily unbalanced and losing the use of his iron, when SNUGGLE POT (G. Willoughby) improved from a position wider on the track and attempted to cross to a forward position when insufficiently clear of runners to the inside. Apprentice G. Willoughby pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) for causing the interference. After considering penalty, stewards suspended apprentice Willoughby’s licence to ride in races for a period of 12 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 28 April and expire at midnight on Thursday 10 May 2018.
 
MANDELA DREAMING – Raced wide throughout.
 
TAY SWIFT – Held up between the 300m and the 150m.
 
MRS QUIGLEY – Began awkwardly before being bumped heavily on the hind quarters and losing its position. Had to steady from heels near the 500m.
 
RED COLOUR – Severely inconvenienced near the 850m.
 
ALL OUR WIVES – Caught wide in the early stages.
 
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RULER’S PRIDE, which dislodged its rider when exiting the parade ring and galloped a lap of the track before being recaptured, was declared a late scratching at 4:24 pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on RULER’S PRIDE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 4:24 pm:
 
16 cents in the dollar for the win #7
13 cents in the dollar for place of winner #7
13 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #6
16 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #9
 
Apprentice B.  Nothdurft took no ill effect from being dislodged.
 
MUSIC SCENE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
ARGYLL BAY – Overraced in the early stages. Apprentice C. Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) of using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m and was fined $100.
 
LWAZI – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
GRANOLA STATE – Raced three wide with cover.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2. A. Allen – $100 – overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR. 120(b)
Race 5. S. Bogenhuber - $100 – used whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. App. C. Bayliss - $100 – used whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 6. App. G. Willoughby – careless riding – 12 days (m/n 28.4.18 – m/n 10.5.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
R. Plumb – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Money Talk, Torquato Tasso
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. NORTHERN CRUSADER – hung out badly – warning
Race 3. AVERNA MOUNTAIN – difficult to load – warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.         ADARSHA – L. Rolls
Race 3.         FOURGRANDMAN – M. Hellyer
                     DON’T PANIC – M. Palmer
Race 6.         COCKTAIL THONG – N. Keal
                     ALL OUR WIVES – Adam Spinks
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.         NOBLE BILLY – 3:18 pm – vet advice at  barriers
Race 7.         RULER’S PRIDE – 4:24 pm – dislodged rider, galloped – vet advice
 
Published subject to correction upon revision