QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
EINASLEIGH RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 20th APRIL 2019
WEATHER – FINE TRACK – FIRM 2 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, P Warren
Starter – R Gardner
Judge – T Dixon
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Veterinarian – J Russell
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
Race 1: BENDIGO BANK CLASS B HANDICAP 1020m
LIBERATION LAD – Fractious in the barrier. Slowly away.
GENERAL SIDEREUS – Shifted out on jumping tightening runners to its outside. Jockey N Yadi reported the gelding resented the kickback in the middle stages.
KALAHARI PEARL – Slowly into stride after being tightened between runners on jumping.
PURPLE GREY – Shifted in abruptly on jumping tightening runners to its inside.
FLYING DUBAI – Lost ground soon after jumping when tightened between runners.
EXCEPTIONAL RHYTHM – Was taken in soon after the start by another runner which shifted in on jumping.
On returning to scale Jockey M Abe the rider of PURPLE GREY which was placed 3rd, lodged an objection against HAND OF FAITH (K Rockett) being placed 1st, alledging interference passing the 100m. After hearing submissions from connections and viewing the available patrol footage, Stewards, although acknowledging that HAND OF FAITH had shifted in under riding at that point tightening the running of PURPLE GREY, could not be comfortably satisfied that any ground lost by PURPLE GREY in the incident was in excess of the 1.25 lengths margin which seperated the 2 runners at the finish of the race. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey K Rockett pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a). Stewards suspended Jockey Rockett’s license to ride in races for a period of 8 days to commence at midnight Saturday April 20th 2019 up to and incliuding midnight Sunday April 28th2019. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Rockett’s guilty plea and his previous good record in relation to the rule. Jockey Rockett was advised of his right to have the matter reviewed internally.
Race 2: CYRIL MCMAHON/PATRICK RYAN PAST MEMBERS MEMORIAL BRACELET/GENEX POWER BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1220m
STRONG WILL - Fractious in the barrier. Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
BANSHEE JET – Slowly away.
ZOFFANY ROCKET – Slowly away. Jockey W D’Avila reported that the gelding had never been comfortable on the firm surface. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
SLAM DUNKED – Attempted to buck for a few strides soon after the start. Trainer Mr A Ryan was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
LITTLE STRYKER – Raced wide for the majority.
Race 3: HUNGRY POSSUM CATERING QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1220m
LUCKY BEE - Fractious in the barrier. Laid in under pressure down the running.
LINNET MOON - Fractious in the barrier.
KALELARGA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.
FORTUNE FADED – Slowly away.
WHINGING WIFE – Slowly away.
JUST A DRAM - Slowly away. Raced wide for the majority.
LITTLE BOOMER – On arrival at the barriers Jockey S Wilson reported to Starter Mr R Gardner that the gelding had thrown its head back and struck him in the face enroute to the start, but declared himself fit to ride in the race. Slowly away. After returning to the enclosure Jockey Wilson was examined by Ambulance Officers and was stood down from his remaining engagement. Stewards advised Jockey Wilson he would be required to provide a Medical Clearance prior to resuming race riding.
Race 4: SAVANNAHLANDER MAGIC MILLIONS/FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1370m
Jockey S Wilson was replaced by B Thomson as the rider of ROOSTER HUNTER.
RAMSDEN STREET – Slowly away.
GUNGA GALUNGA – Was unable to muster pace in the early stages.
ROOSTER HUNTER – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
STRADA GRANDE – Raced wide for the majority.
Race 5: LANEWAY RESOURCES EINASLEIGH CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1620m
SHARK ‘N’ BEAUTY – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary inspection and was passed fit to start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S Horner was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.
ARCHIE’S SON – Fractious in the barrier.
GREAT PRETENDER – Slowly away.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - EINASLEIGH 20th APRIL 2019
Summary of action concerning licensees
Rider changes
Race 5. B Thomson rode ROOSTER HUNTER.
Suspensions
Race 1. Jockey K Rockett. Careless riding. AR131(a). 8 days to commence M/N 20th April 2019 up to and including Sunday 28th April 2019.
Medical Clearances
Jockey S Wilson. Required prior to resuming race riding.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Bars
Race 5. SHARK ‘N’ BEAUTY. Finished tailed off. Satisfactory trial required prior to next race start.
Warnings
Race 2. SLAM DUNKED. Racing manners. Attempted to buck.
Horses swabbed
All winners.