QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS, THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2020
 
 
WEATHER –  FINE              TRACK RATING – SOFT 5             RAIL – TRUE       PENETROMETER – 6.1
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P. Lane, C. Warren, P. Warren, D. Lane, F. Hartford
Clerk of Scales - T. Clark
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian – E. Maloney
Swab attendants – A. Lee
Starter – I. Smith
 
Supplementary Report
 
Cairns Thursday  28 May 2020
 
Race 8. Ratings Band 0-65 Handicap 1250m
 
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred near the 950m resulting in interference to PURRHAPS (B Thomson) and SPEED EIGHT (G Watson). After speaking with the 2 aforementioned riders, as well as Jockey F Edwards (TAPTHETILL) and App M Potgieter (I’M NOT SURE) and viewing available patrol footage, it was established that approaching the point of the 1st turn I’M NOT SURE had shifted in marginally, crowding TAPTHETILL, which in turn shifted in and away from that runner. As a result both PURRHAPS and SPEED EIGHT which were racing to the inside of TAPTHETILL had to be checked. As Stewards were of the opinion that F Edwards could have made a greater effort to give the 2 runners to his inside more room he was reprimanded for careless riding. AR131(a).
 
Race 1: PMC Plaster Metal Cladding Maiden Plate – 950m
 
HIBACHI MISS – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 11.32 am after being found to be lame in the near foreleg. A veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.
 
MS SPICY – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly.
 
CONQUERESS – Slowly into stride. Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
PURRFECTIONIST – Bumped with another runner soon after jumping. Raced greenly for the majority of the race.
 
NORTHERN GREAT – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages.
 
TAVENUNI – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 2: AAB Equipment QTIS 2yo H’cap – 950m
 
REFUTATION – Reluctant to proceed to the start. Upon arrival behind the barriers the  tongue-tie was found to have become loose and unable to be refitted. Fractious in the barriers.  Slowly away. Trainer S. D’Avila was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s pre-race manners.
 
KAORU PRINCESS – Fractious in the barriers.
 
GOODBYE EARL – Shifted out on jumping.
 
BETTER THAN SILVER – Made the 800m crossing awkwardly.
 
 
Race 3: Better Promo QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1250m
 
AMELIA’S RAINBOW – Slowly away after beginning very awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, hampering another runner.
 
LOVE OVER GOLD – Severely hampered on jumping away, losing ground. Had to be checked near the 900m to avoid the fallen rider.
 
JABAL TARIG – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Checked near the 900m to avoid the fallen runner.
 
ALL BAR SURAH – Jumped inwards at the start, bumping with another runner. Hampered near the 1000m by a runner which shifted in. Commenced to over-race near the 850m, clipping the heels of a runner in front, causing apprentice M Potgieter to become unbalanced.
 
SE RENDRE – Shifted in near the 1000m, hampering another runner.
 
IL PRINCIPE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Hampered near the 900m.
 
Stewards inquired into the reason why Apprentice K. Swaffer was dislodged from DIVINE MELODY near the 900m. After hearing evidence from Apprentice Swaffer (in the presence of her Master Mr T Rowe), and Jockeys S Wiseman (BEAT IT) and F Edwards (CHEESE BURGER) and viewing the available footage, it was established that as the field reached the point of the first turn DIVINE MELODY which had jumped from the inside barrier  was racing in restricted room to the inside of BEAT IT. At that time CHEESE BURGER crossed to the inside rail to the lead. Soon after DIVINE MELODY which was following shifted out after making contact with the running rail and bumped with BEAT IT causing Apprentice Swaffer to become unbalanced and subsequently dislodged. As it was evident from the footage and confirmed by the evidence of Apprentice Swaffer and Jockey Wiseman that CHEESE BURGER was fully clear prior to crossing to the rail and had no input into the incident, Stewards attributed the incident to the racing manners of DIVINE MELODY, although noting it was in restricted room, and took no further action. Apprentice Swaffer was subsequently stood down from her remaining engagements and advised a medical clearance would be required prior to resuming race riding. Rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. A post-race veterinary inspection revealed DIVINE MELODY had sustained an injury to the off fore hoof in the incident and Trainer Ms. R Inglis was advised a clearance would be required prior to next race start.
 
 
Race 4: Diageo Australia Ratings Band 0-58 H’cap – 1400m
 
MISTA LONGHORN – Slowly away. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
SPEED EIGHT – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected, losing ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Trainer A. Holmes was advised that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
FOXY FELINE – Began awkwardly, bumping with another runner.
 
DON’T CHEAT CHARLIE – Bumped by another runner on jumping. Had to be restrained off heels near the 1000m.
 
VAN GAAL – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
TOFF ROCKS – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Hung in near the 1000m, inconveniencing a runner to its inside. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
TUTELAGE – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CELESTIAL JEWEL – Commenced to over-race and had to be restrained off heels for some distance after being crossed by another runner near the 1000m.
 
I’M NOT SURE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 5: Shane Tibbs & Associates Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1600m
 
HOT SAGA – Slowly away.
 
MT PETER MISS – Slowly into stride. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
AHMAH STAR – Slowly into stride.
 
ROCCO – Slowly into stride.
 
SOUTHERN SWING – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
WHITTERICK – Laid in for a short distance passing the 1000m.
 
TRIUMPH STAR – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 6: Pepperjack Malbec Wine Available Now Class 3 Plate – 950m
 
CENTRE RED –  A veterinary examination of the horse, which was resuming from an extended break from racing, cleared the horse to race. Reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Trainer J. Ryan was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s pre-race manners. Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. 
 
RULER – Slowly into stride. Inconvenienced another runner when attempting to secure clear running near the 250m. Jockey S. Sheargold was advised to exercise more care.
 
SER SER SCHON – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
TAKING CHARGE - Bumped with another runner on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MAGIC DESERT MOON – Jumped away awkwardly, inconveniencing another runner. Was inconvenienced by another runner near the 300m.
 
AMMATE – Inconvenienced on jumping. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SHE BESTS THE BEST – Slowly into stride.
 
BORELLA – A veterinary examination of the horse, which was resuming from an extended break from racing, cleared the horse to race. Over-raced for some distance after making the 800m crossing awkwardly.
 
BOLD TYPE – Restrained off heels when racing ungenerously near the 600m. Hung out rounding the home turn. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MIGHTY MARMALADE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 7: Cairns Hardware Company Open H’cap – 950m
 
KENTUCKY FLYER – Declared a late scratching at 8.15 am after being found to be lame in the near foreleg.  Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.


DESERT COWBOY – Slowly away.
 
OUR RECIPE – Slow into stride.
 
PERFECT KNOWLEDGE – Slowly away.
 
SPACE TIME – When questioned in relation to her riding of the gelding in the early stages Jockey R Payne stated that SPACE TIME had shifted out soon after jumping and was then inclined to lay out onto the running of CHAPEL ROAD (C WHITELEY) for a short distance inconveniencing that runner. As Stewards could not be satisfied that Jockey Payne had made sufficient effort to straighten the racing line of SPACE TIME she was severely reprimanded for careless riding. AR131(a) . Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CHAPEL ROAD - Shifted in near the 1150m forcing another runner inwards. Jockey C Whiteley was reprimanded for careless riding. AR131(a). Raced wide for the majority of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MISTA BUSY - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – Raced wide for the majority of the race.  Laid in down the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 8: Red Beret Hotel Ratings Band 0-55 H’cap – 1250m
 
AUTMED - A veterinary examination of the horse, which was resuming from an extended break from racing, cleared the horse to race.
 
TRIGGER – Declared a late scratching at 4.38pm after breaking through the barriers and galloping a circuit of the track and taking some time to be apprehended. As a result of this incident the start of this race was delayed. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place  bets
 
Stewards advised trainer A. Bailey that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
NEWSTEAD – Slowly away.
 
BOLD EXPECTATIONS  - Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced after improving onto heels near the 500m.
 
MIKEYS TURF – Slowly away. Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Shifted out marginally rounding the 900m turn having to be restrained off the heels of a runner which was improving to its outside.
 
THE BEES KNEES – Shifted in on jumping, inconveniencing runners to its inside. Shifted in marginally whilst improving near the 900m tightening a runner to its inside. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CARLINO’S WAY – Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Had to be restrained near the 950m when tightened between runners.
 
OCTOBER STORM – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 9: Halpin Partners Accountants Class 5 Plate – 1250m
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the incident at the barriers in Race 8.
 
SILENT EXPLORER – Shifted in on jumping despite the efforts of jockey C. Whiteley, tightening runners to its inside.  Blundered near the 700m when in clear running.
 
SAXOPHONE – Shifted out marginally near the 1200m, inconveniencing a runner to its outside.
 
NARDA SHAR – Shifted out and away from another runner near the 1200m, tightening runners to its outside. Bumped with another runner near the 300m.
 
LORD ARCHER- Hampered near the 1200m. Overraced in the early stages. Bumped with another runner near the 300m.
 
PURE REBEL – Hampered near the 1200m.
 
THE GROOM – Slowly away. Hampered near the 1200m. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
DANCING DIVA – Slowly away. Brushed the running rail near the 1200m.
 
STRYKE ROCK – Bumped with another runner near the 300m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Cairns 28 May 2020
Race 8. F Edwards. Careless riding. AR 131(a).
 
Cairns 11 June 2020
Race 7. R Payne. Careless riding. AR131(a). Severe reprimand.
              C Whiteley. Careless riding. AR131(a). 
 
Suspensions
Nil.                  
 
Fines
Nil.
 
Rider dislodged
Race 3. Divine Melody (K. Swaffer)
 
Medical clearance
Race 3. K. Swaffer. Clearance prior to next race ride.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Se Rendre, Van Gaal, Ahmah Star, Autmed, Saxophone

Warning
Race 2. Refutation – Reluctant to proceed to barriers  – Warning
Race 6. Centre Red – Reluctant to proceed to barriers - Warning
 
Bars
Race 1. Hibachi Miss – Lame near fore – Vet. Clearance – AR20(e)
Race 3. Divine Melody – Injured off fore – Vet. Clearance – AR20(e)
Race 4. Speed Eight – Stood flatfooted at start – Trial – AR20(e)
Race 7. Kentucky Flyer – Lame Near hindleg – Vet. Clearance – AR20(e)
Race 8. Trigger – Broke through barriers/galloped circuit of track – Trial – AR20(e)
 
Late scratchings
Race 1  Hibachi Miss 11.32 am.
Race 7. Kentucky Flyer – 8.15 am
Race 8. Trigger – 4.38 pm
 
 
Fall
Race 2. Devine Melody (K. Swaffer)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. Perfect Knowledge – M. Potgieter
Race 8. At Dusk – Z. White
Race 9. Dancing Diva - M. Potgieter
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)