QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
RICHMOND TURF CLUB SATURDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2017
 
WEATHER FINE, TRACK RATING DIRT, RAIL TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards Mr A. Spence
Stewards Mr R. Smith
Betting Steward Stewards
Clerk of Scales Mr B. Smith
Judge Mr P. Ievers, Mr G. Evans
Veterinarian Dr D. Collyer
Swab attendant Veterinarian
Starter Mr D. Jones
 
GENERAL:
Due to todayys forecasted hot weather conditions the Racing Queensland Level 2 Hot Weather Policy was invoked.
 
RACE 1: RICHMOND LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
POETTS MOMENT Fractious in the barriers. Reared as the start was effected. Wide in the early stages. Jockey F. Edwards advised the filly resented the kickback in running.
 
I AM HERCULES Slow to begin. Resented the kickback in running.
 
THE MARSHALL Wide in the early stages.
 
GALLANT SAGA Wide rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 2: FOX HELICOPTER SERVICES CLASS B HANDICAP 1200m
 
Upon returning to scale Jockey A. Spradau, the rider of second place getter SUNNIC KING, lodged an objection against the winner JOHNNY FIX IT, ridden by Jockey F. Edwards, on grounds of alleged interference suffered at approximately the 500m. After taking evidence from all relevant parties and viewing the patrol film, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred the margin of 1 would be reversed and therefore dismissed the protest.
 
In further considering the interference near the 500m, Stewards were of the opinion that when SUNNIC KING attempted to improve into a marginal position inside JOHNNY FIX IT, which was racing tight with NUNCIUS (K. Ballard) and MESSINES ROSE (S. Mossman), JOHNNY FIX IT was pressured inwards and subsequently SUNNIC KING had to be steadied. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any one rider was careless in their actions the interference was recorded as a racing incident.

WICKED INVESTMENT
Stood flat footed and was slow to muster speed despite the efforts of its rider and lost significant ground in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer K. Krogh was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
HOME RUN Wide in the early stages.
 
DO I HAVE TO >- Wide in the early stages.
 
SUNNIC KING Steadied when racing in restricted room near the 500m.
 
DENLAGO Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
NO ANGEL HERE - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 3: WHARTON AND CO CLASS 6 PLATE 1200m
 
LUNAR LUCK Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Resented the kickback in running.
 
BORN TO FIRE > Shifted inwards shortly after the start and bumped another runner.
 
BUSH LAWYER Wide in the early stages.
 
COBUNRGA BOY Wide in the early stages.
 
OUR HUSSLER Over-raced in the early stages. Jockey S. Mossman advised that after racing keenly in the early stages and the fast pace of the race, the gelding was unable to finish off well in the home straight.
 
RACE 4: GOLDEN RUN RURAL BM55 HANDICAP 1400m
 
SPLENDABA Broke through the barriers before the start was effected. Underwent a veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
DREAMWORD BOUND Raced wide in the early stages.
 
COUNT BLEVIC Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SPECK OF GOLD Hung in rounding the home turn and become momentarily unbalanced upon straightening.
 
ROCK SPARK Racing wide rounding the home turn.
 
HOTEL SPLENDIDO Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
RACE 5: SPAR OPEN HANDICAP 1400m
 
WHAT THE HECK Underwent a veterinary examination at the barriers and was cleared to start. Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
TRAVEL IN STYLE Bumped another runner on jumping.
 
YOUR WAY OR MINE Raced in restricted room near the 600m before being steadied and shifted across heels to its outside.
 
HOLEY GADOLEY > Rounding the home turn, when racing in restricted room, was bumped by another runner and momentarily hampered.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2. WICKED INVESTMENT (Warning) Stood flat footed as the start was effected.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. GALLANT SAGA S. Mossman
Race 1. JUST PRETENDS S. Galvin
Race 2. HIDONAL S. Galvin
Race 2. MESSINES ROSE S. Mossman
Race 4. SPLASH OUT K. Ballard
Race 4. HOTEL SPLENDIDO Ms R. Shred
Race 7. YOUR WAY OR MINE
Ms K. Aho
 
Late scratchings
Race 1. MIGHTY MEERKAT (0900) No rider available.
Race 1. OAKFIELD ARCHIE (1200) No rider available.
Race 2. WICKED WIKI (1200) No rider available.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision