QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
 
Date: 2 March 2019
 
Track: Soft 5
 
Weather: Overcast
 
Rail: Out 9m 1400-W/Post, 5m remainder
 
Stewards Panel: I. Brown (Chairman), J. Hackett, G. Lane, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr.A. Murdoch (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, J. Crompton (Swab Officials)
 
 
 
Race 1 – Jewel Raceday, March 16th QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1800m
 
As Jockey G. Colless was to be overweight, he was replaced on Show Deck by Jockey T Harrison. Jockey Colless was fined the sum of $100.
 
Show Deck – Checked at the start when tightened for room.
 
Ubirr Rock – Hampered at the start. Jockey D Griffin reported that the colt was inclined to lay in throughout the race and upon straightening, laid in across the heels of Scilago.
 
Curse Free – Began awkwardly and shifted in and bumped another runner.
 
Red Poet – Over-raced and as a result was caught wide in the early stages and then allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1300m.
 
Hafu – Jockey R Plumb reported that after beginning awkwardly it appeared as if he was going to be caught wide and therefore, elected to restrain to obtain cover.
 
 
Race 2 – Hairy Hannaford C,G&E Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
Rogue Drummer – Slow to begin.
 
Gran De Luke – Slow to begin.
 
Merlin Cradle – Began Awkwardly.
 
Fire Ranger – Bumped at the start. Cast both fore plates in running.
 
Airdale – Bumped at the start.
 
Successor – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
Poet Lad – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
Buchinski – Raced wide without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg, a consequence of a suspected tendon injury. Trainer P Moncrieff was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the geldings next start.
 
 
Race 3 – MWM: Yours in Success F&M Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey L. Tarrant, rider of the 2nd placegetter Bonne Vie, viewed the patrol footage to see if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner Rather Salubriouis (L. McCoy). After viewing the films, Jockey Tarrant elected not to proceed with an objection.
 
Lamplight Lili – Trainer B. Hull advised stewards of a change of tactics, to be ridden handy with cover if circumstances permit. Restrained in the early stages in an effort to obtain cover, however, when caught wide was allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader. Bumped near the 200m and became unbalanced.
 
Off to the Rippas – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early stages and near the 1000m was steadied from the heels of Bunched. Then over-raced during the middle stages. Jockey N. Day reported that the mare may be better suited without a tongue tie at its next start.
 
Calabria – Began awkwardly. Near the 600m was steadied from heels. Upon straightening was bumped by Calisto.
 
Wind River – Slow to begin.
 
Splendid Spirit – Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Bumped near the 200m.
 
Miss Melrae – Near the 1100m was steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of Bunched which was taken inwards by another runner.
 
Bunched – Near the 1100m steadied when tightened for room by Duvessa which shifted in and away from Bonne Vie which was initially taken in by Lamplight Lili.
 
Calisto – Had to be steadied from heels near the 600m.
 
Bonne Vie – Near the 600m improved onto heels and had to be steadied. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
Rather Salubrious – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Duvessa – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Jockey G. Colless stated that his instructions were to obtain cover behind the leaders. Jockey Colless added that he was obliged to pressure the mare in the early stages to cross Bunched after which he noted that both Rather Salubrious and Leadlight Lili were pressing forward from outside gates. Therefore he elected to comply with his instructions instead of attempting to maintain the lead as he was concerned that the pressure from the outside runners pressing forward would have resulted in a strong tempo. Jockey Colless noted that after Rather Salubrious obtained the lead, the speed of the race slackened. Jockey Colless further added that rounding the home turn he anticipated that Rather Salubrious would remain on the fence and therefore elected to shift out in an effort to obtain a run to the outside of that runner. However, shortly after electing to shift out, Rather Salubrious then shifted out resulting in him being held up until a point leaving the 200m after which the mare was able to secure clear running back to the inside of Rather Salubrious. Jockey Colless added that after being disappointed for the run upon straightening, he initially was hopeful of forcing a run between Rather Salubrious and Leadlight Lili but leaving the 300m it became clear he would be unable to obtain that run and was then obliged to restrain the mare so as to shift back in across the heels of Rather Salubrious. Jockey Colless was of the opinion that after securing clear running over the final 200m the mare only finished the race off fairly. Stable foreman T. Edmonds confirmed the instructions.
 
 
Race 4 – 2K Thoroughbreds Class 1 Handicap – 900m
 
Trainer J. Smerdon was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey L. Rolls on My Unicorn.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey M. McGuren the rider of the 3rd placegetter Sanglier, viewed the patrol footage to see if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the 2nd placegetter Arrow Express (S. Sweeney). After viewing the films, Jockey McGuren elected not to proceed with an objection.
 
Mental as Anything – Bumped at the start. Bumped near the 800m and taken inwards. Upon straightening, eased when awkwardly placed at the heels of Ravens Wing and shifted out.
 
Real Patriot – Bumped at the start. Leaving the 800m shifted in and away from Arrow Express and bumped Mental as Anything. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Hardly Touched – Slow to begin.
 
Sanglier – Slow to begin. Leaving the 700m lost ground when steadied after being obliged to race in restricted room.
 
Ravens Wing – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5 – Old Bastards Never Die B4 Their Shout F&M BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1200m
 
Trainer B. Hull was fined the sum of $100 for initially declaring Jockey T. Harrison, as the rider of Flying Machine, despite Jockey Harrison being engaged to ride at Doomben. Subsequently, Jockey M. McGuren replaced Jockey Harrison.
 
The start was delayed when Spicer got a hind leg cast in the barriers. The mare underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
Flying Machine – Slow to begin.
 
Brilee Rose – Began awkwardly. Near the 400m had to be checked from the heels of Flying Machine which shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer K. Schweida was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the mares next start.
 
Elusive Melody – Leaving the 1100m was eased when placed in restricted room between Mystic Eyes and Lady Bing.
 
Lady Bing – When caught wide early, was allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader.
 
Mystic Eyes – Approaching the winning post, steadied away from the heels of Lady Bing which shifted in.
 
Jockey M McGuren (Flying Machine) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) for permitting his mount to shift out leaving the 500m when insufficiently clear of Brilee Rose and as a consequence, near the 400 Brilee Rose had to be checked when awkwardly placed at the heels of Flying Machine which had continued to shift outwards. Jockey McGuren was suspended from riding in races for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 10/03/2019 and to expire midnight 19/03/2019.
 
 
Race 6 – The MWM Advisory AOOB Cup C,G&E BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1200m
 
The start was delayed when Satan Da refused to proceed to the barriers.The gelding was withdrawn by order of stewards at 3.48pm. All monies invested on Satan Da were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 3.48pm:-
 
2 cents in the dollar for the Win #9
7 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #9
5 cents in the dollar the 2nd place #6
9 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place #11
 
Trainer D. Hansen was advised that Satan Da would be required to compete in an official trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to starting again.
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by App. C. Gallagher the rider of Supersonic Boom which finished 5th against Doctor Zed (App. L Kilner) being declared the 4th placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference approaching the 200m. Stewards established that Supersonic Boom was checked when tightened for room between Jobiwood which shifted out initially and Doctor Zed which also shifted in. Due to Jobiwood contributing to the interference suffered by Supersonic Boom, Doctor Zed could not be held solely responsible for the interference and as a consequence stewards dismissed the protest.
 
Supersonic Boom – Bumped at the start. Approaching the 200m was checked when tightened for room between Jobiwood and Doctor Zed (L. Kilner). App. L. Kilner pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 200m she shifted in when insufficiently clear of Supersonic Boom thereby contributing to the interference suffered by that runner. Due to the contributing nature of the interference, App. Kilners licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 4 days to be served concurrently with the other suspension she received from this race.
 
Warface – Began awkwardly and bumped Supersonic Boom. Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
Man Overboard – Began awkwardly.
 
Doctor Zed – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Ajani – Raced wide throughout.
 
Jobiwood – Approaching the 100m was checked when tightened for room between Man Overboard and Doctor Zed. App. L Kilner pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 100m she permitted Doctor Zed to shift in when insufficiently clear of Jobiwood resulting in that gelding having to be checked. App. Kilners licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days to commence midnight 04/03/2019 and to expire midnight 15/03/2019, to be served concurrently with the other suspension she received from this race. Cast its near hind plate in running.
 
The Equalizer – Bumped over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 7 – G & EC Hannaford 69th Wedding Anniversary Class 5 Handicap – 1300m
 
Von Richter – Began awkwardly.
 
Shauquin – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
Sir Magic – Shortly after the start, hampered when tightened for room.
 
Real Ego – Shortly after the start, steadied when tightened for room by Shauquin (B Ainsworth) which shifted in. Jockey B Ainsworth was reprimanded.
 
Fairlighting – Near the 1000m was steadied from the heels of Real Ego.
 
Aanvoerder – When caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader near the 900m.
 
So Invincible – A post-race veterinary examination reveal no significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8 – My Red Heeler BenchMark 62 Handicap – 1400m
 
Trainer N. Boyle was reprimanded for the late declaration of Jockey J. Taylor on Kijito. In determining penalty, stewards acknowledged Mr Boyles exemplary record.
 
Our Rocky – Did not wear blinkers today which had been advertised. The gelding raced without blinkers at its last start and therefore it was not a gear change. Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
Decoder – Slow to begin. Passing the 1300m was hampered by Coco Fashion which shifted in. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
Izzah – Shifted in at the start and bumped Kijito and as a consequence became unbalanced. Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
Kijito – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Near the 500m was steadied from heels.
 
Princely Blaze – Bumped and became unbalanced shortly after the start. Cast its near hind plate in running. Near the 800m eased when racing in restricted room.
 
Rising Luck – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Coco Fashion – Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 300m was inconvenienced. When questioned as to the performance, Trainer M Costa indicated that the intention was, from the wide gate, to ride the filly back in the field with cover. Mr Costa noted that the filly was obliged to race wide throughout. He was otherwise unable to provide any tangible explanation for the seemingly disappointing performance. Mr Costa undertook to have a further veterinary examination performed, the results of which he would report to stewards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
Tycoon Flutter – Raced wide throughout.
 
Miss Amber – Approaching the 500m was steadied from the heels of Thats Ma Boy.
 
Boyles - Leaving the 300m was inconvenienced.
 
Thats Ma Boy - Leaving the 300m was inconvenienced.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7 – Jockey B. Ainsworth, careless riding [AR137(a)]
Race 8 – Trainer N. Boyle, late rider declaration [LR67]
 
Suspensions
Race 5 – Jockey M McGuren, careless riding, 9 days – Midnight 10/03/2019 to midnight 19/03/2019 [AR137(a)]
Race 6 – App. L Kilner, careless riding, 4 days – Midnight 04/03/2019 to midnight 08/03/2019 [AR137(a)] (to be served concurrently)
Race 6 – App. L Kilner, careless riding, 11 days – Midnight 04/03/2019 to midnight 15/03/2019 [AR137(a)] (to be served concurrently)
 
Fines
Race 1 – Jockey G. Colless, overweight - $100 [AR120(b)]
Race 4 – Trainer J. Smerdon, late rider declaration - $100 [LR67]
Race 5 – Trainer B. Hull, negligence - $100 [AR85B]
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1           Scilago (2nd)
Race 3           BonneVie (2nd)
Race 4           ArrowExpress (2nd)
Race 6           Warface (2nd)
Race 7           Shauquin (2nd)
Race 8           Zarreen (2nd)
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Buchinski, lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance [LR8(t)]
Race 5 – Brilee Rose, lame near fore leg – veterinary clearance [LR8(t)]
Race 6 – Satan Da, barrier manners - Official Trial [LR8(t)]
 
Change of Tactics
Race 3 – Lamplight Lili – To be ridden with cover. Restrained early to obtain cover, caught wide, allowed to stride forward to settle outside leader.
 
Protests
Race 6 – Protest 5th v. 4th - dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – Show Deck – T. Harrison
Race 4 – Anakyn Daraxes – L. Tarrant
Race 4 – My Unicorn – L. Rolls
Race 5 – Flying Machine – M. McGuren
Race 8 – Kijito – J. Taylor
Race 8 – Decoder – C. Gallagher
 
Late scratchings
Race 6 – Satan Da @ 3.48pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision