QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – 6M (1200m-600m); 5M Remainder
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N. Laskey
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, D. Macklyn
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S. Olsen
Swab Attendants – C. Spencer, E. Burgess
Starter – R. Hanson
Race 1: RAMSAY PHARMACY QTIS 2YO MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1300M
REDSTONE – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rider A. Butler dropped his whip approaching the winning post.
ANGELIC ARCHER – Slow to begin.
Race 2: 2019 XXXX GOLD WINTER RACING CARNIVAL CLASS 3 PLATE – 1600M
COLORADO RIVER – When asked if he could offer any explanation for the gelding’s performance, rider C. Whiteley stated that his mount hung out throughout the race and rounding the home turn he felt that the gelding was not travelling as well as he would have expected. He added that near the 500m COLORADO RIVER failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing from that point onwards. The veterinary surgeon reported that the gelding had a slower than normal post-race recovery. Trainer J. Wehlow was advised that in light of the gelding’s poor performance today, COLORADO RIVER must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again. A swab sample was taken.
GLADISHING – M. Stephens was found guilty of charges under AR132(7)(a)(i) and (ii) in that prior to the 100m he used the whip in consecutive strides and on more than 5 occasions, being in total 18 strikes with the whip. Jockey Stephens’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing midnight Saturday 15 June and expiring midnight Saturday 22 June 2019.
AUSSIE TYCOON – Began awkwardly.
Race 3: THE ION JACKSON MEMORIAL QTIS 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200M
BOLD ZIP – Began awkwardly.
GREAT FOX – Bumped on jumping by SERPENTI.
SERPENTI – Jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped GREAT FOX. It was reported that the filly lost the off fore plate during the race.
Race 4: THE BEVERLEY & OLIVIA HARWOOD MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 69 H'CAP – 1200M
FOUR EXCEL – C. McIver was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. A post-race swab sample was taken from the gelding.
JAYAQUA – Lost footing behind as the start was effected, resulting in the mare being slow into stride. Near the 800m was eased off the heels of FOUR EXCEL, which shifted inwards slightly. Laid in and had to be eased off the heels of FOUR EXCEL after passing the 300m.
THE BAKER – Eased off the heels of JAYAQUA near the 800m when that mare was eased.
MR PHENOMENAL – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
OPTIONAL – Began awkwardly.
Race 5: TATTERSALLS – FRIDAY 21 AND SUNDAY 23 JUNE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1300M
As no riders were available, HOVE ACTUALLY and QUADACUS were late scratchings at 10:10 am and 10:20 am respectively.
BIG SHAKA – Bumped on jumping. Laid outwards under pressure between the 200m and after passing the 100m.
STRAWBERRY BLONDE – Jumped inwards at the start and bumped MARQUANT, which then made contact with BIG SHAKA.
MARQUANT – Became unbalanced after being bumped on jumping by STRAWBERRY BLONDE and then making contact with BIG SHAKA.
ART SHE QUICK – When questioned as to why he presented the mare to race in winkers and a tongue-tie, trainer A. Jones explained that when he accepted on Thursday morning, 13 June 2019, he made a gear request change to place winkers and a tongue-tie on the mare. Acting on this assurance, stewards permitted ART SHE QUICK to race wearing winkers and a tongue-tie and will subsequently follow up the matter.
Race 6: TAB CALCUTTA – TICKETS ON SALE NOW – 4 JULY OPEN H'CAP – 1400M
MR ATTITUDE – Began awkwardly.
ALL HOST – Laid inwards under pressure for the majority of the home straight.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4. C. McIver – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Suspensions
Race 2. M. Stephens – excessive use of the whip and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m – 7 days (m/n 15.6.19 – m/n 22.6.19) - AR132(7)(a)(i) and (ii)
Adjourned inquiries
Race 5. ART SHE QUICK (Tnr. A. Jones) – addition of winkers and tongue-tie
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Aussie Tycoon, The Baker.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Succinite, Colorado River, Four Excel, King Max.
Warnings/bars
Race 2. COLORADO RIVER – poor performance – trial to satisfaction of stewards – AR20(e)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
Late scratchings
Race 5. HOVE ACTUALLY – 10:10 am – no rider available
QUADACUS – 10:20 am – no rider available
Published subject to correction upon revision