QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
Race Day Stewards Report
Aquis Thoroughbreds
Date: Saturday 16 November 2019
Track: Good 4 (Good 3 @ 12.10 p.m.)
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out 6m 1400-W/Post, 3m Remainder
Penetrometer: 4.43
Stewards Panel: N. Boyle (Chairman), P. McLean, P. Reardon
Officials: Dr S. Flynn (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, J. Crompton (Swab Officials), S. Rolls (Secretary)
Race 1 – Christmas Parties Book Now Maiden Plate – 1100m
DEVINE FACTOR – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
AROSEFORZOU – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hind quarters of BEACHBREAK and lost ground.
BEACHBREAK – Bumped on jumping. After passing the 600m raced greenly and laid out approaching and rounding the home turn.
AMIRAT JAMILA – Crowded for room between runners on jumping.
SUCH A WHIT – Shortly after the start blundered and then raced greenly and laid in for a short distance. Then continued to race greenly and made the 800m turn awkwardly, shifted out and raced wide from that point on.
BOHEMIAN FLYER – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
Race 2 – Miami Beach SLSC Class 1 Handicap – 900m
STAY SMART – After arriving late on course a pre-race sample was taken from the gelding. Passing the 300m had to shift wider on the track to obtain clear running. Passing the 200m rider R. Plumb accidentally dropped his whip.
TIMELY BEL – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped MAGIC DESERT MOON.
SPEND UP – Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of INSTABEATS and lost ground. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
MAGIC DESERT MOON – Bumped at the start.
INSTABEATS – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Rounding the home turn raced greenly and laid out for a short distance and when corrected by its rider became awkwardly placed at the heels of TIMELY BEL and had to be steadied.
MOSHT UP – Rounding the home turn improved onto the heels of INSTABEATS and was checked and shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of INSTABEATS.
Race 3 – Tallebudgera SLSC QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1400m
THE CARPENTER – Slow to begin and hampered by CLASS OF ROYALTY, which shifted out.
CLASS OF ROYALTY – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
BOOTS ‘N’ AWE – Shortly after the start laid out and made heavy contact with IN GREAT NIC. Passing the 1200m after being crossed initially by IN GREAT NIC commenced to overrace and raced ungenerously proving difficult to restrain. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted Jockey N. Day stated he was instructed to race in a handy position if possible as per the gelding’s recent run at Beaudesert, where it positioned behind the leaders. Jockey Day added that he was advised by Trainer C. Munce not to get into a speed duel throughout the event noting that the possible leader would be CLASS OF ROYALTY. Jockey Day further added that once crossed by IN GREAT NIC the gelding had overraced for a short distance but after passing the 900m travelled comfortably in a similar position to its last start and when placed under pressure rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight proved disappointing. Stewards noted the explanation.
IN GREAT NIC – Shortly after the start was bumped by BOOTS ‘N’ AWE.
DARK ARCHER – Shortly after the start was bumped by PHIONAIX, which laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of CLASS OF ROYALTY and blundered almost dislodging its rider.
PHIONAIX – After passing the 200m improved onto heels and had to be steadied and alter course to the outside to obtain clear running. When asked to explain the tactics adopted Jockey R. Plumb explained that after beginning fairly from a wide barrier and then laying in shortly after the start and bumping heavily with DARK ARCHER was then allowed to balance up and he elected to restrain to the rear to find a position closer to the rail as he was of the opinion if he had pressed forward he may have been caught wide. Jockey Plumb further added that as the gelding was having its first start over 1400m he was of the opinion that going forward would have been detrimental to its chances to finish the race off. Stewards noted his explanation.
Race 4 – Surf Life Saving Qld RQ Summer Provincial Sprinters Series (Heat) Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1200m
PRECIPITATE – After arriving late on course due to traffic delays the mare underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. After passing the 800m when in a trailing position commenced to overrace and got its head in the air and raced ungenerously for a short distance when being restrained.
I LIKE CANDY – Fractious in the barriers and reared on a couple of occasions prior to the start being effected. Bumped shortly after the start by ZOFF ‘N’ OFF.
GREYWOLF – Bumped shortly after the start.
ZOFF ‘N’ OFF – Began awkwardly making heavy contact with the barrier partition, shifted in and then bumped I LIKE CANDY.
HEARTS LIFTED – Passing the 900m had to be steadied when crowded for room by I LIKE CANDY, which shifted in. Passing the 500m raced in restricted room to the inside of I LIKE CANDY for a short distance. Approaching the 300m was disappointed for a run to the outside of ZOFF ‘N’ OFF and to the inside of I LIKE CANDY and in doing so bumped the hind quarters of I LIKE CANDY, which turned that runner in and then held up for clear running until approaching the 100m.
COLPO DI TAMBURO – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
Race 5 – Burleigh Heads SLSC Class 2 Plate – 1800m
MAGESTICAL MAIDEN – Began awkwardly.
MISSY MUSKETEER – Restrained at the start.
MISHANI RECKONING – Passing the 1200m when racing in a rearward position overraced and had to be steadied away from heels on a couple of occasions.
CLEAR SAILING – Passing the 600m became awkward at the heels of DANTE ROSSETTI when crowded for room and became unbalanced.
DANTE ROSSETTI – Approaching the 600m laid in slightly.
Race 6 – Nobbys Beach SLSC Maiden Handicap – 1400m
PILOTE – Slow to begin.
OUR RED JET – Began awkwardly. Slightly inconvenienced shortly after the start when SAUERKRAUT shifted in. Passing the 1000m improved onto the heels of MATCH DAY and had to be steadied. Raced four wide throughout.
QUALIFY – Began awkwardly.
OLYMPIC SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. After passing the 800m raced greenly. Caught three wide without cover throughout. Jockey A. Allen reported that in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s track conditions.
REUNION – Approaching the 1000m had to be steadied away from the heels of SAUERKRAUT and laid in. Approaching the 450m put in an awkward stride and became unbalanced and shifted out abruptly causing its rider to lose the use of his near side rein for a short distance and accidentally drop his whip.
SAUERKRAUT – Approaching the 450m was awkwardly placed at the heels of REUNION and had to be checked and shifted wider.
MATCH DAY – Passing the 450m had to be steadied and forced wider to avoid the heels of SAUERKRAUT.
Race 7 – Southport SLSC Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
As C. Taylor was indisposed due to personal reasons Stewards permitted A. Spinks to be substituted as the rider of HOMELAND SECURITY.
NEWS DIRECTOR – Slow to begin. Passing the 1000m commenced to overrace and then improved onto the heels of HOMELAND SECURITY and had to be steadied.
THE KINGDOM – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
LIGREB – Began awkwardly.
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting signs of heat stress.
SIGNATURE STREET – Laid in shortly after the start causing its rider some difficulty. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer J. Smerdon was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
SAN PIERRE – Hung out passing the 900m and raced three wide without cover from that point. Shifted wider on the course rounding the home turn.
SUKWHINDER – A post race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near fore shoulder.
Race 8 – Palm Beach SLSC Benchmark 62 Handicap – 1400m
After receiving advice from trainer A. Sawden that DRYSDALE SPIRIT had an elevated temperature the gelding was subsequently withdrawn at 9.56 a.m. on veterinary advice.
Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $100 for the late declaration of A. Chau as the rider of DESERT KNIGHT.
SOLDIERS – Began awkwardly.
CURRUMBIN CRAFT – Began awkwardly and then blundered.
BALERION – In the early stages commenced to overrace and resented being restrained, got its head in the air and proved difficult to settle.
SIMPLY SACRED – Crowded for room on jumping and lost ground. Passing the 900m was bumped heavily by ZILITOR, shifted in making contact with the running rail and lost ground. Passing the 700m was again crowded for room when racing to the inside of ZILITOR. Disappointed for a run to the inside of SOLDIERS passing the 300m and then held up for clear running until passing the 150m.
THE EQUALIZER – Passing the 900m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of SIMPLY SACRED.
TOP GLAMOUR – Approaching the 700m had to be steadied when crowded for room by THE EQUALIZER, which was taken in by TYRES ARE CRUCIAL. Approaching the 250m improved onto heels and had to shift wider on the course to secure clear running.
ZILITOR – Passing the 600m had to be steadied away from the heels of the tiring BALERION. Then held up for clear running until approaching the 350m
COURT RULES – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
SUPER KIDS – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
TYRES ARE CRUCIAL - Raced three wide with cover throughout.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 8. G. Heinrich – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
STAY SMART
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1. BEACHBREAK (2nd)
Race 2. EXPLORATION (2nd)
Race 3. IN GREAT NIC (2nd)
Race 5. TOP ME UP AGAIN (2nd)
Race 8. DESERT KNIGHT (2nd)
Bars/Warnings
Race 7. SIGNATURE STREET – Lame off fore leg – Veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Late Scratchings
Race 8. DRYSDALE SPIRIT @ 9.56 a.m. - veterinary advice
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. THE ORANGE MUPPET – N. Thomas
Race 6. OUR RED JET – App A. Patis
Race 7. HOMELAND SECURITY – A. Spinks
Race 8. DESERT KNIGHT – A. Chau
Published subject to correction upon revision