QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
Date: 17 August 2019
 
Track: Good 4
 
Weather: Fine
 
Rail: Out 7m 1400-W/Post, 4.5m Remainder
 
Penetrometer: 4.57
 
Stewards Panel: P. Zimmermann (Chairman), K. Daly, G. Lane, P. Reardon
 
Officials: DrA. Murdoch (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), K. Watson (Starter), K. Kilpatrick (Swab Official), S. Rolls (Secretary)
 
 
Race 1 – TAB Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
 
RULER – Overraced in the middle stages. Forced wider rounding the home turn when CONQUER THE STARS shifted wider on the track at that point of the race. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 300m.
 
CONQUER THE STARS – Stewards questioned App S. Tomlinson regarding the riding tactics adopted in particular when racing outside the leader approaching the home turn where the gelding shifted wider on the course forcing RULER, which was racing to its outside, also wider. In doing so this afforded racing room to the inside of CONQUER THE STARS. App Tomlinson stated the instructions were to lead or settle outside the leader and be mindful of the fact that the gelding performed best previously when racing to the outside of other runners. The riding instructions were confirmed by trainer C. Cousins who also indicated that he had supported the gelding today and was satisfied with App Tomlinson’s ride. Stewards in considering App Tomlinson’s ride in the presence of senior rider C. Whiteley, were mindful of his inexperience and that the majority of his rides had been in the country however, App Tomlinson may have erred in the tactics adopted approaching the turn. Stewards intend to refer App Tomlinson and this particular ride to the RQ Training Department for further tuition and direction.
 
Jockey J. Watkins (RULER) was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 2 – EXPERIENCE OZ QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap – 900m
 
PARANOIA – Slow into stride.
PITTSBURGH PHIL – Slow into stride. Inclined to hang out approaching the home turn.
 
TIMELY BEL – Inclined to lay in over the final 300m when placed under pressure. Raced wide throughout.
 
MADAM OF THE HOUSE – Shifted out under pressure when under hard riding near the 100m.
 
GRANMA – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPEEDYCOM – Jockey R. Plumb reported his mount was inclined to lay out throughout.
 
 
Race 3 – SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA Maiden Handicap – 1400m
 
MONSUN SOLDIER – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after the gelding slipped over in the parade area and was passed fit to start.
 
ELYSIA – Leaving the 1100m overraced, shifted in and made contact with the running rail.
 
SIR EDMUND – Inclined to hang entering the turn out of the back straight.
 
SEAMAGIC – Held up approaching the turn and for some distance thereafter before obtaining a run between runners near the 150m. When asked to comment regarding the horse’s below market expectation performance jockey G. Colless stated he felt that the horse raced fairly when asked to extend and failed to run on as expected.
 
ROSIE ROSE – Made the home turn very wide.
 
UNUSUAL BOY – Raced three wide throughout.
 
MISS SCENIC RIM – A post race veterinary of the mare, which pulled up shortly after passing the winning post, determined it had sustained an injury to the off fore tendon and was treated on course. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the mare racing again.
 
 
Race 4 – CON-X-ION Maiden Plate – 1100m
 
PRINCE DUPORTH – Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier partition. Raced three wide for the majority. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 250m.
 
MISSILE STRIKE – Bumped on jumping. Shifted out under hard riding over the final 200m.
 
THINK I’M FLYING – Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
ICELANDER – Jockey G. Colless reported it was not his intention to lead in today’s event however, after beginning well and when runners to its inside were not pressured he allowed the gelding to stride forward and lead the event.
 
PRINCESS ARABELLA – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had bled from one nostril during the event and had sustained lacerations to its near fore leg. Trainer L. Kelly was advised that the mare must complete a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 5 – GO BALLOONING Class 5 Handicap – 1400m
 
ALASKAN SUN – Overraced in the early and middle stages when attempting to be restrained and take cover.
 
LULU EXPRESS – Rounding the home turn was obliged to steady from the heels of BRED FOR LUCK, which shifted out.
 
After the running of this event jockey G. Colless reported he was unwell due to wasting and was unable to fulfil his remaining engagements. Jockey Colless was subsequently replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 6 – MERLINS MAGIC WAND BenchMark 65 Handicap – 900m
 
SNIP THE MO – Kicked out at the gates, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced wide throughout.
 
VAINITY – Slow into stride and lost ground.
 
DISTRICT – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Inclined to lay out in the straight when placed under pressure. Raced wide throughout.
 
HAPPY BUBBLES – Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the home turn.
 
 
Race 7 – MANTRA HOTELS Fillies & Mares Class 1 Plate – 1300m
 
ON THE BOSSA NOVA which broke free after leaving the enclosure was declared a late scratching at 4.05 p.m. by order of Stewards after considering veterinary advice and other mitigating factors.  All monies invested on ON THE BOSSA NOVA were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 4.05 p.m.:-
 
19 cents in the dollar for the win - #13 (LADY APPLETON)
13 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - # 13 (LADY APPLETON)
19 cents in the dollar for the 2nd placegetter - #4 (DREAM SERENADE)
16 cents in the dollar for the 3rd placegetter - #3 (DECISIVE HEART)
 
Connections were advised that ON THE BOSSA NOVA will be required to have one official trial prior to racing again.
 
MADAM MAHAL – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the middle stages and had to steady from heels passing the 700m.
 
MISSIE ARCHER – Tightened between runners shortly after the start.
 
SAPPHIRE GIFT – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
LADY EIGHTY EIGHT – Slow into stride.
 
LADY APPLETON – Shifted in under hard riding near the 100m.
 
DREAM SERENADE – Momentarily steadied from the heels of LADY APPLETON near the 80m.
 
 
Race 8 – OAKS HOTELS, RESORTS & SUITES C, G & E Class 1 Plate – 1300m
 
OUT FOR JUSTICE was declared a late scratching at 1.06 p.m. by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer J. Pritchard was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
MONT MONT – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Stewards after reviewing the start of the race and in the presence of  Trainer K. Stabe, Jockey J. Woodhouse and Starter K. Watson, determined that MONT MONT had started from an incorrect barrier. It was established that MONT MONT, which had drawn the widest barrier, being barrier 10 in fact started from barrier 11, which had a vacant stall to its inside. Trainer Stabe and Stewards were satisfied, notwithstanding the horse starting one barrier wider than it should have, had not had its chances materially affected. When questioned as to why MONT MONT had started from its incorrect gate Jockey Woodhouse stated he was directed by barrier staff to proceed into barrier 11. Stewards after considering the incident in its entirety intend to review the starting procedures to prevent a reoccurrence.
 
PRINCE OF ARRAN – Reared as the gates opened and lost considerable ground.
 
MIGHTY MOOSE – Near the 1100m when overracing had to steady from the heels of PENASQUITO.
 
SEE IT THRU – Tightened for room near the 1000m and obliged to steady. App N. Fazackerley (PENASQUITO) was advised to exercise greater care when crossing in similar circumstances.
 
RAGING ROYAL – Held up approaching the home turn and shortly thereafter was obliged to change direction and steady from the heels of COLLISION, before being redirected nearer the rail to obtain clear running.
 
KINGLY – Bumped near the 300m.
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. J. Watkins – Jockey - Excessive use of whip - $100 - 9 times, 15 in total - AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Race day injury/illness
G. Colless – Ill – Medical Cert. required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CONQUER THE STARS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bleeders
Race 4. PRINCESS ARABELLA – Bled one nostril 1st time – 1000m gallop – AR79(4)
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 3. MISS SCENIC RIM – Injury to off fore tendon – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 7. ON THE BOSSA NOVA – Late scratching – dislodged jockey on way to barrier – Official trial – AR20(e)
Race 8. OUT FOR JUSTICE – Lame – Veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 8. OUT FOR JUSTICE @ 1.06 p.m. – veterinary advice
Race 7. ON THE BOSSA NOVA @ 4.05 p.m. – veterinary advice
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. TAIKO BOOM – R. Plumb
Race 4. MISSILE STRIKE – R. Wiggins
Race 5. COASTAL BOY – G. Colless
Race 6. HAPPY BUBBLES – L. Dittman
Race 7. MISSIE ARCHER – Andrew Spinks
Race 8. COLLISION – L. Dittman
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision