QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC

YEPPOON – TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2022

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Shane Larkins
Stewards – Garry Meek & Gary Wust
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Steve Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr Sally-Anne Olsen
Swab Attendants – Emily Burgess
Starter – Trent Williams


GENERAL

Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Licensed stablehand Merve Petersen pleaded guilty to a charge under AR228(b) for misconduct, in that subsequent to the running of race 6 he directed foul and abusive language towards Jockey Adam Spinks in the mounting yard. Mr Petersen was fined $800 with $400 suspended for 2 years on the proviso that he does not breach the conduct rules within that period. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Mr Petersen’s forthright evidence, his longstanding good record over 60 years involvement in the industry and his guilty plea. Stewards were also mindful that this incident occurred in proximity and was audible to a number of people, the need for specific and general deterrence and this type of conduct cannot be tolerated.

Race 1: TAB Class 6 Plate 950 metres


ASTRAL ODYSSEY – Slow into stride.

FIGHT IN THE DOG – Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 250m.

Race 2: TRY A GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP TODAY OPEN
Handicap 1300 metres

The start of this event was delayed due to Hamilton Race 1 running noticeably behind schedule.

PLENTY – Began awkwardly and threw its head in the air. Improved 3 wide during the middle stages.

VELARO – Was hampered at the start when the inside barrier partition bounced back and impeded the gelding’s forward momentum. Cast a near fore plate near the 900m.

Following the running of this event the starter conducted an inspection of the barrier partitions in relation to then holding correctly once opened and any identifiable anomalies were rectified.

Race 3: CASINO NIGHT @ RJC Maiden Handicap 1200 metres

OSLEN (NZ) – Bumped after the start. Improved 3 wide from the 600m.

IMARA – Jumped out at the start contacting MAVERICK HENRY, which in turn shifted out bumping OLSEN (NZ).

MOON STALKER – Slow to begin. Jockey Les Tilley reported that in his view the gelding failed to stretch out properly during the run which may be attributed to the firm track surface. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

MEDIA HYPE – Bumped soon after the start.

MAVERICK HENRY – Jumped outwards at the start checking LACHY’S LAD.

LACHY'S LAD – Checked soon after the start. Rider Adam Spinks dropped his whip over the final stages.

Race 4: CAULFIELD CUP 15TH OCTOBER AT THE HAPPENING
HAMPTONS QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap 1300 metres

The start of this race was delayed slightly due to Taree race 3 running behind schedule.

STREET GLORY – Slow to begin. Improved 3 wide from the 700m. Hung in under pressure over the final 250m.

HEROIC KNIGHT – Rider Les Tilley reported that the gelding may have jarred up slightly. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

MISHANI JEWEL – Raced keenly during the initial stages.

POWER LOAD – Jockey Tasha Chambers pleaded guilty to a charge under AR211(1) for returning to scale 1 kilogram over the weight that she weighed out at. Ms Chambers was fined the sum of $200.

DOUBLE PROOF – Slow to begin.


Race 5: BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO RJC GALA BALL Class 3 Plate
1300 metres

HYPERION STAR (NZ) – Slow to begin.

KNIGHT'S SWORD – Raced keenly during the middle stages.

READY FOR MAGIC – Raced 3 wide early.

PERSAGA – Jumped awkwardly resulting in rider Natalie Summers becoming unbalanced. Raced 3 wide with cover.

TOY BLAZE – Raced 3 wide throughout.

Race 6: A DAYS GRAZE CATERING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap
1800 metres

MAIN DE FOI – Bumped at the start. Improved 3 wide leaving the 800m. Jockey Nathan Day was reprimanded under AR132(5) for applying the whip to his mount on 15 occasions in total (1 more than permitted).

MATADOR – Raced keenly during the middle stages.

CENTAUR – Shifted ground outwards under pressure over the final 200m.

KELLERS SHELTER – Jumped awkwardly bumping MAIN DE FOI.

DAWSON DIAMOND –

TONTEIN – Raced 3 wide early and middle stages. Jockey Adam Spinks explained that he was hopeful of obtaining a forward position so elected to progress wide during the initial stages. Mr Spinks added that after rounding the first turn he considered restraining, however felt he would have to then race at the rear of the field so elected to continue forward. The jockey further added that once gaining a position one off the rail he attempted to offer his mount some respite. The jockey also stated that TONTEIN was inclined to hang out. When considering the statement of Mr Spinks and assessing the race pattern, stewards could not be satisfied that the tactics adopted by the rider were unreasonable in the circumstances.

STAR OF LEON – Raced keen early stages.

PHOENIX FLYER – raced wide early stages.

DELIUS – Raced 3 wide with cover leaving the 800m.


Race 7: FEEL LIKE PIZZA? CALL ROSCOS - 0749302290 RATINGS
BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1100 metres

The start of this race was delayed significantly due to TOY WHITTY rearing and becoming caught in the barrier structure. This gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. The start was further delayed when FARMER’S FRIEND reared in the barriers and become entangled. This gelding underwent a veterinary examination and found to have abrasions to the left hind leg and showing signs of stiffness, no stand down was issued against this runner. FARMER’S FRIEND was declared a late scratching at 4.47pm on vets advice and the following deductions were ordered prior to correct weight; Bets on the winner to be paid less 7 cent the win and less 11 cents the place, bets on second place to be paid less 11 cents and bets on third to be paid less 5 cents in the face value of the ticket. All bets placed on FARMER’S FRIEND were ordered to be refunded in full.


NEW YORK WORLD – Slow to begin.

BETTER TO EXCEL – Raced 3 wide throughout.

CINDERELLA MAN – Jumped in the air and was very slow to begin.

FARMER'S FRIEND – Declared a late scratching at 4.47pm on vets’ advice.

SHARINDI – Jumped outwards at the start checking LAST LAUGH.

CHESTO'S DREAM – Raced wide for the majority with cover.

ITSA CLAMITY – Raced wide throughout.

TOY WHITTY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after rearing in the barriers and was cleared to start. Jockey Adam Spinks was reprimanded under AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for applying his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 10mm (2 more than permissible).

LAST LAUGH – Checked after the start. Disappointed for a run approaching the 200m.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 6 Nathan Day (MAIN DE FOI) AR132(5) for applying the whip on 15 occasions in total (1 more than permitted).
Race 7 Adam Spinks (TOY WHITTY) AR132(7)(a()(ii) for applying the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m (2 more than permitted).

Fines

Race 4 Tasha Chambers (POWER LOAD) $200 AR211(1) – Return to scale 1 kilogram overweight.
Race 6 Merve Petersen – stablehand – AR228(b) $800 ($400 wholly suspended for 2 years) Misconduct – using foul and abusive language towards Jockey Adam Spinks.


Suspensions

Overweight permitted

Race 1 Tasha Chambers (FIGHT IN THE DOG) + 0.5KG
Race 2 Nathan Day (BOOM BOOM BECKER) + 0.5KG
Race 4 Tasha Chambers (POWER LOAD) + 0.5KG
Race 4 Michael Murphy (DOUBLE PROOF) + 1KG

Race day injuries/illness

jockeys


Adjourned inquiries


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 5 TOY BLAZE, Race 6 STAR OF LEON & Race 7 FARMER’S FRIEND.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Bleeders

Falls

Adjourned inquiries


Protests


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications


Late scratchings

Race 7 FARMER’S FRIEND @ 4.47pm vets advice.



The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review. The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant. External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.
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