QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
 
Date: Saturday 6 April 2019
 
Track: Soft 6
 
Penetrometer: 5.2
 
Weather: Fine
 
Rail: Out 6m 1400-W/Post, 3m Remainder
 
Stewards Panel: I. Brown (Chairman), C. Albrecht, B. Connell, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr.A. Murdoch (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, M. Rayward (Swab Officials), S. Rolls (Secretary)
 
 
General
 
As G. Colless and S. Galloway were indisposed due to illness Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
As S. Doyle was indisposed due to personal reasons Stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
As S. Apthorpe was indisposed Stewards permitted M. Palmer to be substituted as the rider of Dazzle Em Sid in Race 6.
 
 
Race 1 – TAB Class 1 Handicap – 1300m
 
Cavalli – Slow to begin. When questioned as to his riding rounding the home turn jockey B. Thornton stated that leaving the 500m he was reluctant to shift wider on the track to follow Spirit Of Cherokee as he was concerned it was not going to take him into the race, given its racing manners during the early and middle stages. Jockey Thornton elected to follow Dramatic Moments into the race and as a result was held up on the heels of that runner in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey Thornton further added that upon straightening he was positioned to the inside of the heels of Heza Good Boy and as such was unable to avail himself for a run to the outside of that runner without steadying and losing ground at that point. Stewards accepted the explanation.
 
Heza Good Boy – Slow to begin. Bumped near the 500m.
 
Northern Dragon – Leaving the 500m shifted out to improve and bumped Heza Good Boy.
 
Spirit Of Cherokee – When questioned as to the performance jockey A. Allen stated he was instructed to obtain a position with cover. Jockey Allen added that when the pace of the race slackened passing the 900m the gelding commenced to overrace and continued to do so for some distance thereafter. Following which the gelding failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure leaving the 500m and proved disappointing. Jockey Allen was of the opinion that the gelding’s racing manners in the early stages of the event contributed to the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Jockey A. Spinks (Dramatic Moments) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 2 – TAB Maiden Plate – 900m
 
After leaving the parade enclosure Arzu refused to proceed to the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 12.37 p.m.. All monies invested on  Arzu were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 12.37 p.m.:-
 
33 cents in the dollar for the win - #2   (Per Ardua)
20 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #2 (Per Ardua)
22 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #7 (Grace Of Monaco)
25 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #13 (Sportini)
 
The stable representative was advised that the filly must complete an official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to starting again.
 
Karaage – Blundered badly and lost considerable ground at the start. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
Euroflyer – Bumped at the start and a short distance later was hampered when taken outwards by Dragon By Day. Raced wide throughout.
 
Dragon By Day – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near fore leg. The stable representative was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the filly racing again.
 
Per Ardua – Bumped at the start. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
Sportini – Bumped at the start.
 
Dutch Delight – Began awkwardly.
 
Grace Of Monaco – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Trainer G. Schwenke was fined $100 for failing to produce the identification card for Dragon By Day.
 
 
Race 3 – TAB BenchMark 65 Handicap – 900m
 
Trainer M. Brosnan was fined $100 for the late declaration of App J. Hodge as the rider of Usurp.
 
Trainer R. Lyford was fined $100 for presenting Snipetron to race with blinkers and not the previously advertised visors.
 
Will’s Bid – Began awkwardly.
 
Mountain Courage – Began awkwardly. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have quartered its near fore heel.
 
Silent Statue – Shortly after the start was steadied when tightened for room and lost ground.
 
Duellator – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
Justify – Approaching the 800m was steadied and obliged to race in restricted room between Pieridae and Mountain Courage, which shifted in. Jockey M. Hellyer (Mountain Courage) was reprimanded for failing to make sufficient effort to straighten his mount.
 
Usurp – Raced wide throughout.
 
Airino – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4 – Free Entry Easter Saturday Class 4 Handicap – 1400m
 
At acceptances Stewards approved a gear change request to add blinkers to Flying Machine after the mare had won its last start at Gatton. The gear request was approved on the basis that the mare was up in class today and the rider at its last start had indicated that it may further benefit from the addition of blinkers.
 
Flying Machine – Slow to begin. Leaving the 1000m was steadied from the heels of Wack’em.
 
Wack’em – Overraced in the early stages. Upon straightening was steadied from the heels of Red Mako and shifted back to secure clear running.
 
Dynastic – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Exceedingly – Jockey L. Dittman was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance except to indicate the gelding may have come to the end of its current preparation. Stable representative M. Plumb advised that the connections would now give consideration to the gelding’s racing career. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 – Win A Share In A Racehorse Maiden Handicap – 1400m
 
Smartcelli – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected. Bumped on straightening. Jockey A. Spinks reported that the filly did not feel comfortable in its action over the final 200m and as a consequence was eased down. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Itsallkay – Slow to begin and then inconvenienced by Voltri, which shifted in. Overraced passing the 1000m.
 
Voltri – Began awkwardly. Near the 1000m was steadied from heels. Near the 800m was taken wider on the track.
 
Kolstar – Began awkwardly.
 
Del Vega – Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced upon straightening.
 
Lotus Leaf – Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced upon straightening.
 
Mufasta ­– Slow to begin.
 
Creative Moss – Bumped near the 1100m.
 
Hermitage – Near the 1100m was bumped by Creative Moss when attempting to maintain a position one off the fence.
 
The Last Road – Upon straightening was hampered by King Luther, which shifted out. Jockey M. Palmer (King Luther) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
Lumens – Jockey D. Griffin reported that the gelding raced very greenly throughout and hung out for the majority of the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stable representative D. Wheeler advised that a warning had been placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
 
Race 6 – Heineken Gold Coast Cup Book Now Class 2 Plate – 1800m
 
Dazzle Em Sid - The stable representative advised the horse would be ridden on the speed today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly and led.
 
Justdini – Slow to begin.
 
Spanish Hurricane – Slow to begin. Approaching the 400m shifted out to improve and bumped Relaxed.
 
Mogul – Overraced in the early stages.
 
Frankel Star – Near the 500m shifted out and bumped Reposition. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that the colt did not appreciate the soft track conditions today. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
Reposition – Bumped near the 500m.
 
Relaxed – Approaching the 400m was bumped by Spanish Hurricane.
 
Jockey L. Dittman (Reposition) was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip.
 
 
Race 7 – Gallery Restaurant Seafood Buffet QTIS 3YO BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1100m

Finnferno – Slow to begin and a short distance later was steadied when tightened for room.
 
We Concur – Began awkwardly.
 
Godfather’s Girl – Bumped at the start.
 
Epic Girl – Near the 800m was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of Conquermore.
 
Hekansplit – Near the 800m raced ungenerously when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
 
Race 8 – TAB Rewards BenchMark 70 Handicap – 1200m
 
Rocbolt was declared a late scratching at 4.16 p.m. after the Stable failed to produce the required veterinary clearance following its last start, on which occasion it was found to be lame in the near fore leg. All monies invested on Rocbolt were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4.16 p.m.:-
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win - #4   (Comic Story)
1 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #4 (Comic Story)
0 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #9 (Calzini)
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #1 (Excalibrator)
 
Comic Story – Blundered at the start.
 
Scrabble – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Balius – Overraced in the early stages and near the 800m was bumped by Calzini. Raced wide throughout.
 
Calzini – Near the 800m was steadied from the heels of Scrabble, shifted out and bumped Balius. Raced wide without cover for the majority. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained an abrasion to the near hind stifle.
 
Grim Reaper – When questioned as to the performance jockey M. Hellyer stated that the gelding felt under pressure leaving the 500m and finished off the race only fairly. Jockey Hellyer was of the opinion that the gelding will be better suited over further distances than today’s event.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – A. Spinks – Jockey – Excessive use of whip, 8 times 14 in total [AR132(7)(a)(ii)]
Race 3 – M. Hellyer – Jockey – Careless riding [AR131(a)]
 
Fines
Race 2 – G. Schwenke – Trainer – Failed to produce ID Card - $100 [AR65(1)]
Race 3 – M. Brosnan – Trainer – Late rider - $100 [LR67]
Race 3 – R. Lyford – Trainer – Presented horse with incorrect gear - $100 [AR106(1)]
 
Race day injury/illness
G. Colless – Ill – Medical Cert.
S. Galloway – Ill – Medical Cert.
 
Absent Riders
S. Doyle – Personal reasons
S. Apthorpe – Indisposed  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1 – Cavalli  (2nd)
Race 2 – Grace Of Monaco (2nd)
Race 3 – Mountain Courage (2nd)
Race 4 - Sidetrip (2nd)
Race 6 – Reposition (2nd)
Race 7 – Epic Girl (2nd)
Race 8 – Calzini (2nd)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 6 – Dazzle Em Sid – To be ridden on the speed today if circumstances permit.
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Arzu – Refused to proceed to barriers – Official trial [AR20(e)]
Race 2 – Dragon By Day – Lame near fore leg – Vet Cert [AR20(e)]
Race 5 – Lumens ­– Racing manners – Warning [AR20(e)]
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 2 - Dutch Delight – J. Woodhouse
Race 2 – Dragon By Day – B. Ainsworth
Race 2 – Euroflyer – B. Appo
Race 3 – Usurp- App J. Hodge
Race 4 – More Thunder – J. Taylor
Race 5 – Creative Moss – J. Taylor
Race 5 – Voltri – A. Fancourt
Race 5 – Del Vega – B. Appo
Race 5 – Comzali – M. Hellyer
Race 6 – Dazzle Em Sid – M. Palmer
Race 6 – Reposition – L. Dittman
Race 6 – Justdini – J. Taylor
Race 7 – We Concur – J. Taylor
Race 7 – Finnferno- P. Hammersley
Race 7 – Mishani Krishna – B. Appo
 
Late scratchings
Race 2  - Arzu @ 12.37 p.m. – Refused to proceed to the barriers.
Race 8 – Rocbolt @ 4.16 p.m. – Trainer failed to provide veterinary clearance.
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Published subject to correction upon revision