QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK –  WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2018  
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY PRIOR TO RACE 1/FINE RACES 1-8
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 4.52
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P. Chadwick
Stewards – C. Albrecht, J. Hackett, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – S. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – A. Challen, G. Gray
Starter – S. Andrews, K. Watson
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Gold Coast Meeting 24/11/2018 – Race 9 Class 2, 1300m
Trainer S. O’Dea reported that following the disappointing performance of AIRACOBRA the gelding had pulled up well after the event. He added that in his view the gelding may not have run out a strong 1300m after being pressured for the lead. He further added that the gelding would have a short break before continuing on with its preparation.
 
GENERAL
 
Due to storm activity in the area all races were put back one race time slot, with Race 8 to be run at 5.20 p.m.  
 
RACE 1: Skyline Restaurant QTIS 2YO Handicap – 900m
 
The start of this race was delayed after all runners had presented to the parade ring for this event and were ordered by stewards to return back to the raceday tie-up stalls due to the storm activity.
 
BYRON BUOY – Inconvenienced and bumped outwards passing the 200m when SCOUT shifted outwards. Jockey R. Maloney (SCOUT) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
 
MISHANI DESIRE – Put its head down as the start was effected resulting in it jumping away awkwardly and being slow to begin. Passing the 200m was inconvenienced and carried outwards slightly.
 
THIRD MARTINI – Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.
 
DJEBEL READY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SCOUT – Shortly after the start had to be eased off the heels of GLORIOUS FEELING, which hung outwards. Shifted outwards near the 200m making contact with BYRON BUOY.
 
GLORIOUS FEELING – Dipped shortly after the start and after travelling approximately 50m hung out for a short distance. Whilst racing greenly had to be eased near the 350m and was inconvenienced when SCOUT shifted outwards.
 
 
RACE 2: Seasonal Buffet in the Gallery Restaurant F&M BM70 Handicap – 1100m
 
ANGEL DANE – Refused to jump when the start was effected and as a result lost considerable ground and trailed the field throughout. Trainer S. Tregea was advised that the mare must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
BASARA – Jumped away extremely awkwardly resulting in it being slow to begin.
 
MISHANI ELECTRA – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance App B. Nothdurft stated he was struck in the face when MISHANI ELECTRA threw its head up after jumping away extremely awkwardly and as a result the mare was slow to begin. This resulted in the mare settling further back than anticipated. He further stated that the mare travelled only fairly in running and disappointed when failing to run on in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be  suffering from a mild case of the thumps.
 
 
RACE 3: Book Your Christmas Party Fillies & Mares BM65 Handicap – 1400m
 
ANTIGONE – Slow into stride. Over the concluding stages shifted inwards away from the heels of ELRAAZY, which shifted out under pressure.
 
SUBSOLAR – Crowded on jumping between SHE’S A YOUEFFOH and ELRAAZY, which jumped awkwardly outwards.
 
ELRAAZY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
SMUG SATISFACTION – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
VERILY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced three wide throughout.
 
SHE’S A YOUEFFOH – Held up and unable to improve from the 600m to the 400m. Hung inwards in the early part of the home straight.
 
 
RACE 4: GCTC Membership for Xmas Gift QTIS 3YO Class 3 Plate – 1400m
 
CRAFTY SPIRIT – Lost ground when crowded on jumping between HOLD THE LINE and OTHERSIDE, which jumped awkwardly outwards. Raced wide throughout.
OTHERSIDE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
BAREFOOT – Bumped on jumping. Momentarily inconvenienced near the 300m when CRAFTY SPIRIT rolled outwards.
 
ROSENDAHL RED – Bumped on jumping.
 
I’M ROSIE – Near the 400m eased when awkwardly placed whilst racing tight between AXELLA and TIPPING.
 
TIPPING – Raced three wide throughout.
 
HOLD THE LINE – When questioned regarding the run jockey J. Lloyd stated that after jumping well the filly raced in a handy positon and travelled well until the 200m but failed to see out the 1400m of today’s race. Trainer D. Vandyke advised that it was now his intention to spell the filly and at this stage restrict her future races to a maximum of 1200m.
 
 
RACE 5: Aquis Ladies Day Dome Package BM80 Handicap – 1800m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer L. Selby for the late declaration of App S. Sweeney as the rider of EVANGELIST.
 
The start was delayed when AMTHAAL refused to load and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3.41 p.m. by order of stewards. All monies invested on AMTHAAL were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 3.41 p.m.:-
 
29 cents in the dollar for the win - #12 (LOTA CREEK GOLD)
20 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #12 (LOTA CREEK GOLD)
17 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #1 (TROIS CHOIX)
25 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #7 (NORDIC SHOW)
 
Trainer B. Currie was advised that AMTHAAL must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. Mr Currie advised that he would now send the mare for an immediate spell.
 
EVANGELIST – Slow to begin.
 
MONASTERIO – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly.
 
PORTION CONTROL – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Hung inwards over the final 200m and over the concluding stages had to be eased when crowded for racing room. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slower than normal recovery.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Taken outwards shortly after rounding the turn at the home straight to obtain clear running.
 
RACE 6: Christmas Lunch in Skyline Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
SHANAYA – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly.
BLUE COMET – Slow to begin and was then inconvenienced when PROPOSED shifted outwards. Raced wide from the 600m.
 
KURIL FOX – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
VIBRATO – Raced wide when improving from the 600m.
 
REVEL – Had a tendency to hang inwards in the straight.
 
PHOENIX GLOBAL – Lost a near fore plate in running.
 
 
RACE 7: Gift a GCTC Membership for Xmas C, G&E BM 65 Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey M. McGillivray the rider of ARCHIE LUXURY which finished fourth against TRUE MYTH (S. Galloway) being declared third placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference near the 100m. After taking evidence and reviewing the films stewards were of the view that near the 100m ARCHIE LUXURY was eased when racing tight between TRUE MYTH, which rolled out and COULTHARD, which rolled inwards. After taking into account the nature and degree of interference, along with the way the respective horses finished off the race, stewards were of the opinion that ARCHIE LUXURY would not have beaten TRUE MYTH to the line and as such the objection was dismissed.
 
LE MATTAN – Fractious in the barriers, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and subsequently cleared to start. Slow to begin after making contact with RED CALVARY on jumping. Trainer B. Smith reported that the gelding returned making a respiratory noise. Mr Smith advised that he will now have the gelding scoped, the results of which he would furnish to stewards.  
 
RED CALVARY – Slow to begin after making contact with LE MATTAN on jumping.
 
TOAN THUNG – Lost ground after being inconvenienced shortly after the start.
 
TRUE MYTH – Laid outwards making the turn into the home straight. Laid outwards passing the 100m.
 
ARCHIE LUXURY – Taken outwards across the heels of TRUE MYTH approaching the 250m. Near the 100m was eased when tightened between TRUE MYTH, which laid outwards and COULTHARD, which laid inwards.
 
COULTHARD – Inclined to lay inwards over the final 150m. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 8: Aquis Ladies Day 5 Jan C, G&E BM70 Handicap – 1100m
 
ANOTHER SLIPPER - Fractious in the barriers, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and subsequently cleared to start.
 
ALASKA – Slow to begin after jumping away extremely awkwardly.
 
COUNT CUMANI – Slow into stride. Near the 900m had to be steadied outwards across the heels of IL RICCIO, which shifted in. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
OUR ROCKY – Crowded and buffeted on jumping between ANOTHER SLIPPER and JOBIWOOD.
 
IL RICCIO – Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after entering the home straight when carried outwards by JOBIWOOD and making contact with COUNT CUMANI. Hung outwards over the final 200m.
 
MUDDY ROPE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400m and 200m.
 
WINDS OF CHANGE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
She’s A Youeffoh, Another Slipper
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Mishani Desire, Kendall’s Dream, Coulthard, Basara, Amthaal, Jobiwood
 
Bars
Race 2. Angel Dane – Stood flatfooted – Official trial – AR8(t)
Race 5. Amthaal – Refused to load – Barrier Certificate – AR8(t)
 
Summary of Rider Changes/Late Notifications
Race 5. Evangelist – App S. Sweeney
Race 6. Kuril Fox – M. Du Plessis
Race 8. Nakanai – L. Rolls
 
Protest
Race 7. Dismissed - 4th (Archie Luxury) –v- 3rd (True Myth)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 5. Amthaal @ 3.41 p.m. – refused to load.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision