QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – TUESDAY, 13 APRIL 2021
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 4.8
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – F. Hartford, C. Warren, D. Lane
Clerk of Scales – A. Holzhauser
Judge – B Grey
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – P. Charters
Starter – P. Kennedy
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today inquired into a report from the analysis of a urine sample provided by licensed Jockey Wanderson D’Avila when he rode at the Atherton Jockey Club on 6 March 2021. The urine sample contained a banned substance above the permitted threshold under AR136 (1). When deciding to issue a charge under AR139 (1) (a), the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr D’Avila failed to make the appropriate application for an exemption to ride with this medication set out clearly in AR142. AR139 (1) (a) reads: A rider breaches these Australian Rules if a banned substance under AR136 (1) is detected in a sample taken from the rider. The specifics of the charge being that Mr D’Avila did provide a sample of urine at the Atherton Jockey Club on 6 March 2021, which contained a banned substance under AR136 (1) above the permitted threshold. In determining penalty, Stewards were mindful of the circumstances of this particular case, Mr D’Avila’s forthright evidence, guilty plea and relevant penalty precedents. Subsequently, Mr D’Avila had his right to ride suspended for a period of four (4) weeks which commenced from 26 March 2021, when originally stood down and to expire at midnight 26 April 2021. Mr D’Avila was further advised it is a requirement that he supply a urine sample free of any banned substances prior to his licence being reinstated in full, allowing him to ride again. Mr D’Avila was advised of his rights to an internal review.
Race 1: CAIRNS SUNLAND LEISURE PARK Maiden Handicap 1400 Metres
JIMMY WITHA DASH – Began awkwardly.
LA FURIOSO – Over-raced in the early stages.
SERENE MELODY – Over-raced in the early stages.
KOONUNGA HILL – Shifted out leaving the 400 metres to obtain clear running and bumped BOTOX LADY. Rider K. Swaffer advised stewards on returning to scale that she was of the opinion the gelding was getting its tongue back during running. Trainer T. Rowe advised he would experiment with a possible gear change prior to its next race start.
BOTOX LADY – Bumped leaving the 400 metres and became unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 2: STYLES ELECTRIX PTY LTD BENCHMARK 70 Handicap
1400 Metres
LICKETY LACHIE – Slow to begin. Checked when laid in and attempting a narrow run leaving the 200 metres when becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of LIMERICK MOON.
KINGSBRIDGE – Shifted inwards leaving the 1300 metres bumping THE GROOM.
THE GROOM – Bumped near the 1300 metres. Had its momentum checked near the 200 metres to avoid the heels of MODERNISM which laid in under pressure. Rider J. Bayliss (MODERNISM) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) in that he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent MODERNISM from shifting when insufficiently clear of THE GROOM. J. Bayliss’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) day to commence at midnight Saturday 17 April at midnight 2021 and expire midnight 24 April 2021. J. Bayliss was reminded of his right of appeal.
MODERNISM – Shifted in under pressure approaching the 200 metres and continued to do so until being corrected leaving the 100 metres.
Race 3: CAIRNS CARAVAN REPAIRS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap
1600 Metres
GREYCLIFFE (NZ) Over-raced in the middle stages.
COUSIN MUSCLES – Raced wide in the middle stages before improving forward to race outside the leader leaving the 700 metres.
ROTH'N'BELL – Over-raced in the middle stages.
LUCKY FOR SOME – Over-raced in the middle stages.
METRO MISSILE – Raced in restricted room approaching the 100 metres until shifting wider.
Race 4: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 950 Metres
HARD YAGA – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping BET ON LOVE.
BET ON LOVE – Bumped on jumping.
BOLD TYPE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages throwing its head in the air.
Race 5: F J WIELAND RACING Class 3 Handicap 1250 Metres
BRILLIANT MIND – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of N. Day as the rider of the gelding. Began awkwardly.
SHE BEATS THE BEST – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages.
MT PETER MISS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
SHE'S NIC'N OFF – Raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 6: JOSH OLIVER'S BIRTHDAY QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap
950 Metres
ENDORSE – Began awkwardly. Commenced to over-race leaving the 800 metres until shifting wider near the 600 metres to improve.
BELLE ADELE – Began awkwardly.
STARFILLY – Laid out rounding the home turn.
TENNESSEE BOY – Laid out under pressure in the homes straight.
STELLAMOON – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be sore in the near side knee. Trainer T. Rowe was advised he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to it being permitted to race again.
Race 7: ELITE SECURITY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 950 Metres
BETTER THAN SILVER – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of J. Bayliss as the rider of the filly. Rider J. Bayliss lost the use of his near side iron on jumping, when unable to regain the iron he removed his foot from the offside iron for better balance and as such BETTER THAN SILVER was never tested throughout the race.
PURRFECTIONIST – Slow to begin.
FINE ELSEWHERE – Began awkwardly and shifted outwards bumping VIENNA SPIRIT.
HIGH DIVE – Bumped on jumping.
BOUGATSA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
VIENNA SPIRIT – Bumped on jumping.
WOOHOO GIRL – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
RIVERINA DEMAND – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions
Race 2. Jake Bayliss (Jockey), Careless Riding – AR131(a) 7 days – M/N 17/04/2021 to M/N 24/04/2021.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Cousin muscles, Vienna Spirit, Starfilly, Lickety Lachie
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/bars
Race 6 – Stellamoon – Lame near side knee, Vet clearance required.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Brilliant Mind – N. Day
Race 7. Better Than Silver – J. Bayliss
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.