QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB – GATTON – THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                 
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – P. Chadwick, L. Hicks, J. Hackett
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – S. Fahey, M. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING – JASON DIETE MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ROYAL ASSASSIN became fractious and broke through the front of the barriers. The gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start, however the horse refused to reload and was declared a late scratching at 12.30pm. All monies invested on the gelding were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:
 
24 cents in the dollar for the Win #7
13 cents in the dollar for place of winner #7
29 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #10
26 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11
 
Trainer L. Ross was advised that the gelding must participate in two consecutive barrier trials prior to its next race start. Mr Ross advised that he would now consider the horse’s future in his stable. 
 
SIR EARLSTOUN – Began awkwardly.
 
DOCKLANDS – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
JIMMY NEUTRON – Raced wide throughout. Shifted wider on the track approaching the 1100m. Bumped between runners rounding the home turn.
 
OUR TOP LADY – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously approaching the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
IBERIAN LACE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted out to improve approaching the 600m and, as a result, made contact with MADDIE’S HART.
 
WE WANT IT ALL – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Shifted wider on the track to avoid the heels of MADDIE’S HEART approaching the 1100m.
 
GALACTIC GODDESS – Began awkwardly and made contact with the outside barrier partition. As a result, jockey E. Ljung reported some discomfort to her left foot on returning to scale.
 
Race 2: ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL ROSEWOOD COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M
 
MOUNTBATTEN – Hampered shortly after the start by FOR THE RECORDS which shifted in abruptly.
 
PRETTY RICKY – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 600m.
 
FOR THE RECORDS – Stewards permitted the gelding to race without the cross-over noseband despite it being part of the horse’s gear. Trainer D. Forster was fined $100 for failing to fit all gear to the horse. Shifted out abruptly shortly after the start, and then shifted in abruptly when being corrected by its rider.
 
GAMBLER’S SON – Commenced to overrace whilst being restrained to obtain cover approaching and passing the 900m. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
STORM ANCHOR – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
Race 3: MCNEIL FARMS GATTON FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M
 
FEARLESS QUEEN – Hampered when bumped by SOLO ARTIST near the 800m.
 
MOSAQUA – Began awkwardly.
 
MYSTIC BROOK – Began awkwardly and shifted out making contact with QUANYIN. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
QUANYIN – Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority.
 
BROOK’S PLEASURE – When afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance, Apprentice B. Nothdurft stated that, after beginning well and having a favourable run throughout, the filly failed to finish off as expected and he was unable to offer any excuses for the below market performance. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed no significant findings other than a laceration below its jaw.
 
DANCING ANGEL – Began awkwardly.
 
VANZANT – Slow to begin. Eased to avoid the heels of BROOK’S PLEASURE which shifted in near the 900m.
 
SKYE AND ME – Altered course in the home straight to obtain clear running.
 
RAVEN’S WING – Slow to begin. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout. Steadied near the 150m when awkwardly placed at the heels of SOLO ARTIST (E. Ljung), after being taken out by MYSTIC BROOK (App. M. Murphy) which shifted out. Apprentice M. Murphy was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
SOLO ARTIST – Tightened for room at the start. Commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of DANCING ANGEL leaving the 800m and, as a result, shifted out abruptly.
 
CALM QUALO – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: TEMPORARY FENCE & BARRIER HIRE QTIS 3YO BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1100M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards permitted jockey L. Tilley, the rider of 4th placegetter HARD YAGA, to view the patrol footage of the start to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection. After viewing the film, jockey Tilley indicated that he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
TRU BLU TANGO – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
LUCKY FIX – Began awkwardly. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
BIG ARJAY – Tightened for room at the start, and then a short distance later was bumped on the hindquarters by GO DIAMONDS and became unbalanced.
 
HARD YAGA – After beginning awkwardly, the gelding was then tightened for room and checked and, as a result, lost ground. Steadied near the 600m after improving onto the heels of BIG ARJAY. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten the gelding.
 
SPIRITOSA – Bumped heavily at the start, and then checked from the heels of THE BUMBLEBEE which shifted in abruptly at the start.
 
GO DIAMONDS – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
 
THE BUMBLEBEE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
PLATEAU PEARL – Shifted out at the start and made heavy contact with SPIRITOSA. Steadied near the 600m when awkwardly placed at the heels of THE BUMBLEBEE and, as a result, shifted wider on the track.
 
Jockey B. Ainsworth, the rider of HANNAH’S SONG, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that shortly after the start she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting in which resulted in THE BUMBLEBEE (App. A. Spinks) being tightened for room and checked causing THE BUMBLEBEE to shift in and make contact with PLATEAU PEARL (J. Taylor) which had to be steadied when tightened for room at that point. Jockey Ainsworth’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Wednesday 26 June 2019 and expire at midnight on Thursday 4 July 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration jockey Ainsworth’s guilty plea and her prior good record in relation to this rule.
 
Race 5: NOLANS INTERSTATE TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 860M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to enable Stewards to view the photo finish print of the dead-heating runners for first. After viewing the print, Stewards were satisfied with the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
COMMANDEERING – Jockey T. Harrison reported that after receiving interference at the start her mount settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
CASH’N’RUN – Began awkwardly and laid out despite the efforts of its rider. Laid out throughout, and when placed under pressure in the home straight the gelding continued to lay out placing its rider at some disadvantage. Trainer P. Clarke was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding.
 
NOBBY’S GIFT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
JACK OF SPADES – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SCRIVANO – Began awkwardly.
 
TOOGOOLAWAH TRUMP – Hampered when placed in restricted room at the start.
 
STICK WITH ME – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 6: NIKKI CHALK ART & DESIGN CLASS 3 PLATE – 1400M
 
SIR ROTHEWAY – Clipped the heels of SUGAR BUZZ when that runner shifted out at the start and, as a result, blundered.
 
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – Tightened for room at the start. When questioned by Stewards regarding the performance, Apprentice A. Thompson explained that after beginning awkwardly, and due to the fast early tempo, he was obliged to settle his mount further back in the field than anticipated. He added that the gelding finished the race off well and, in his opinion, would be better suited when stepping up over further distances. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
HOUSE OF DRAMA – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which weakened from the 600m and was eventually eased out of the race near the 200m, revealed the horse to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer P. Sexton was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
SPICER – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority.
 
PIPEMAJOR – Slow to begin.
 
EARL OF FORDYCE – Raced wide throughout. Overraced in the early stages whilst being restrained to obtain cover.
 
Race 7: LOCKYER PRODUCE GRANTHAM BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1600M
 
VELITES – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Inconvenienced by LIMBO STAR (J. Orman) which shifted out under pressure near the 100m. Jockey Orman was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
CHOPPA – As E. Ljung was unable to fulfil her engagement due to ongoing discomfort in her left foot, Apprentice M. Wishart was substituted as rider when no other senior rider was available.
 
KENDALL’S DREAM – Commenced to buck shortly after the start and, as a result, took no competitive part in the race. Trainer H. Norman was advised that the mare must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
I’M FAVULOUS – Commenced to overrace and became unbalanced after making the turn near the 1100m awkwardly.
 
SOLITARY ROSE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
DUBAI GEE EYE – As the gelding had been incorrectly advertised as wearing blinkers, Stewards permitted the horse to race without that gear. Connections advised that it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. D. Forster – $100 – fail to fit all gear to horse – AR. 106(1)
Race 4. R. Wiggins – $100 – excessive use of whip prior to 100m – AR. 132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 4. B. Ainsworth – careless riding – 8 days – (m/n 26.06.19 – m/n 04.07.19) – AR. 131(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
E. Ljung – injured (replaced Race 7) – medical clearance req’d.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SIR EARLSTOUN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. ROYAL ASSASSIN – barrier manners; late scratching – 2 consecutive barrier trials – AR. 20(e)
Race 5. CASH’N’RUN – racing manners – warning – AR. 20(e)
Race 6. HOUSE OF DRAMA – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 7. KENDALL’S DREAM – racing manners – barrier trial – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.         RAVEN’S WING - Micheal Hellyer
                     SOLO ARTIST - Emma Ljung
                     CALM QUALO - Kenji Yoshida
Race 6.         EARL OF FORDYCE - Cyril Small
Race 7.         CHOPPA - App. Madeleine Wishart
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.         ROYAL ASSASSIN – 12.30pm – barriers.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision