QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKEY VALLEY TURF CLUB – GATTON – SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 11.00AM
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – N. Boyle, B. Connell, C. Fredrick
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – I. Schultz, S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. L. Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – R. Burchmann
Starter – C. Wallace, S. Tau
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
The track was upgraded from a Good 4 to a Good 3 at 11.00am.
 
Race 1: ROCK TRADE INDUSTRIES QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
RINGO’S MAGIC – Bumped at the start.
 
SECRET AGENT MAN – Bumped at the start.
 
TAPROCK – Slow to begin.
 
BATTEN – Hung out rounding the first turn and shifted wider on the track. Hung in in the home straight.
 
KENDALL’S DREAM – Checked after passing the 1300m when crowded for room by RINGO’S MAGIC (M. Elliot) which was taken in by SECRET AGENT (R. Ride) which was in turn taken in by BACK CHAT (S. Shield). Jockey S. Shield was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that after passing the 1300m he failed to allow sufficient racing room to his inside which resulted in crowding to KENDALL’S DREAM. Jockey Shield’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 2 June 2018 and expire at midnight on Sunday 10 June 2018. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration jockey Shields’ previous good record in relation to this rule.
 
Race 2: WILSON BROTHERS FINANCE/BLUE DOG SPORTS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1100M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ZEGOTA proved difficult to load. Trainer C. Munce was advised that a warning will be placed on the filly for its barrier manners.
 
RED MONKEY – Slow to begin.
 
CHICOUTIMI – Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
VANDALUSCIOUS – Checked when crowded for room at the start.
 
DIVINE ACTION – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
KALELARGA – Checked near the 300m when crowded for room by KEELMARIE (R. Williams) which was taken in by VANDALUSCIOUS (Beau Appo) which was hanging in badly despite the efforts of its rider.
 
NORTHERN CRUSADER – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Stewards were of the view that the gelding’s performance was uncompetitive. Trainer Mr. R. Mackay was advised that the horse will be barred from racing at TAB venues until such time as its form improves.
 
Race 3: COOKS TRANSPORT LOCKYER LIGHTNING BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1100M
 
LAND OFFICE – Began awkwardly. The gelding was accidentally struck on the head by the whip of Apprentice H. Phillips (STICK WITH ME) near the 100m. When questioned by Stewards regarding the performance, Trainer Mr. D. Ward advised that the horse was having its first up run today with a significant weight impost. He added that the gelding will be improved from the run, and it will be stepped up in distance with the intention of it racing in the Rockhampton Newmarket. He went on to say that he was not too disappointed in the horse’s performance bearing in mind the 62½ kilogram weight impost. Mr. Ward undertook to advise Stewards should anything come to light in the coming days with respect to the horse’s post-race recovery.

HILL SPY – Raced 3 wide throughout. Bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the horse has bled it will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.
 
HELLAROO – Began awkwardly.
 
STICK WITH ME – Crowded for room at the start. Hung out throughout. Apprentice H. Phillips reported that the buckle on the near side of the girth became detached near the 700m which resulted in the saddle shifting slightly.
 
PRIMED FOR DESTINY – Upon arriving at the barriers, the mare was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the request of its rider, and was passed fit to start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had sustained an injury to the off hind leg consistent with it being galloped on.

Race 4: BEST EMPLOYMENT CLASS 3 PLATE – 1400M
 
REJUVENATE – Bumped at the start. Raced 4 wide from the 700m.
 
MISS BENETEAU – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages.
 
RED MAKO – Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: OZ LAV PLUMBING CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M
 
WINE BARREL – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for some distance after the 500m. Raced in restricted room for a considerable distance in the home straight whilst obtaining narrow runs.
 
CHINCHINBILLA – Fell shortly after passing the winning post.  Apprentice E. Ljung was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers, and subsequently transported to hospital for further observation. An inquiry into the reasons for it falling was adjourned to enable Apprentice E. Ljung to give evidence at the inquiry to be held at a later date.
 
PINSTRYKE – Slow to begin.
 
COCKTAILSALLAROUND – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: COUGHLINS ACCOUNTANTS BENCMARK 55 H’CAP – 1600M
 
As Apprentice E. Ljung was injured in Race 5, K. Yoshida was substituted as the rider of TORONTO FLYER.
 
POLE VOLTER – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which tailed off, revealed the horse to have cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr. J. Hepworth was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, and must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
SINGARAJA – Crowded from room at the winning post by CASINO EVIL (R. Palmer) which shifted in. Jockey R. Palmer was advised to exercise more care.
 
FLYING COLOURS – Slow to begin.
 
DAZET – Inconvenienced at the start.
 
Race 7: THE ROYAL HOTEL WINTER PROV STAYERS (HEAT) GATTON CUP BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 2000M
 
As Apprentice E. Ljung was injured in Race 5, V. Johnston was substituted as the rider of GYPSY MISS.
 
SKYTREK – Overraced in the early stages. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
KUTTAMURRA AL – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
HIGH WIND – Blundered near the 500m after clipping the heels of KUTTAMURRA AL which was hanging in.
 
KAY KAY BOY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from one nostril. Trainer N. Saunders was advised that the gelding must gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
DARBADAR – Had to be steadied away from heels just prior to straightening.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 1. S. Shield – careless riding – 8 days (02.06.18 – 10.06.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 5. Apprentice E. Ljung – injured – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Toronto Flyer, Scarlett Hussie, Top Ravine, Calypso Bay
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. ZEGOTA – barrier manners – warning – AR. 8(t)
Race 2. NORTHERN CRUSADER – uncompetitive – barred from TAB venues until form improves – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 3. HILLSPY – bled both nostrils, 2nd time – lifetime bar – AR. 53A(5)
Race 7. KAY KAY BOY – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 53A(7)
 
Falls
Race 5. App. E. Ljung – dislodged from CHINCHINBILLA shortly after passing the winning post.
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 5. Reason for CHINCHINBILLA falling shortly after passing the winning post.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.         KALELARGA – App. C. Bayliss
                     NORTHERN CRUSADER – R. Achini
                     DANCING ANGEL – M. Crawford
Race 5.         COCKTAILSALLAROUND – App. B. Nothdurft
                     STORM ANCHOR – App. H. Phillips
Race 6.         TORONTO FLYER – K. Yoshida
                     BOWIES BAYCONI – R. Ride
Race 7.         DARBADAR – N. Thomas
                     GYPSY MISS – V. Johnston
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision