QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB – GATTON – FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                 
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E. Barron, B. Cooke, E. Hodges
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – S. Fahey, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – Dr. A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, A. Schofield
Starter – R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – B. Saunders  
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL ROSEWOOD QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 860M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards permitted jockey D. Smith and Trainer B. Wakefield, the connections of 2nd placegetter ROMAN AUREUS, to view the Stewards patrol footage over the concluding stages to ascertain whether there were grounds to lodge an objection against EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN being declared the winner. After viewing the film, the connections advised that they did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN – Hung in whilst placed under pressure with the whip on a number of occasions in the home straight. Stewards advised Apprentice M. Nakao, in the presence of jockeys advocate Mr. B. Saunders, that whilst they accepted that she had corrected the gelding on each occasion that it hung in after being struck with the whip, in their opinion, she would be expected to ride in a hands and heels fashion in similar circumstances in the future or, alternatively, use the whip in her right hand if possible in an attempt to prevent the horse from shifting ground.
 
OUR BOY BORRIS – Bumped heavily on the hindquarters rounding the home turn and, as a result, became unbalanced. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 200m, and then had to be steadied when placed in restricted room again near the 100m when EMOTIVE MOUNTAIN shifted in whilst hanging in.
 
ROMAN AUREUS – Made the home turn awkwardly, and shifted out bumping another runner.
 
ZOOMFIELD – Failed to muster early speed and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated. Hung out rounding the home turn. Disappointed for a run near the 150m, and was forced to shift back in to the inside to secure clear running.
 
BOOM OR BUST – Stewards permitted Apprentice S. Tomlinson to ride the filly claiming only 1.5kg of his 2kg allowance, when no other apprentice was available. Apprentice Tomlinson was fined $200 for failing to claim his full allowance. After being crossed near the 700m, the filly commenced to race keenly and was steadied from heels.
 
PERFECT SAGA – Raced wide without cover throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUMMER FLOWER – Began awkwardly. On return to scale, jockey S. Cormack reported that his mount felt short in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in its off fore leg. Trainer A. Sawden was advised that the filly will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.  
 
Race 2: VANDERFIELD (JOHN DEER) GATTON CLASS 2 H’CAP – 860M
 
JACKSON STORM – Raced wide without cover throughout, and hung out rounding the home turn near the 500m and shifted wider on the track.
 
MILLINERY – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room for a considerable distance passing the 700m when attempting to obtain a run where there was doubtful room. Apprentice M. Wishart was advised to exercise greater care, and to ensure that there is sufficient room, when attempting to obtain a run in similar circumstances in the future.
 
Race 3: TAB MAIDEN PLATE – 2000M
 
BRANDS HATCH – Steadied from heels whilst weakening near the 500m. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the gelding’s seemingly disappointing performance, jockey T. Brooker advised that after beginning well she obtained the leading position, without having to overly pressure the gelding. She added that the gelding travelled reasonably throughout however, in her opinion, it was not suited by the tight turning track and may be better suited being ridden back in the field if circumstances permit. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
I KNOW YVES – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the 1000m. Bumped on the hindquarters by a runner to its inside approaching the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
C’MOME PADDYREILLY – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
DARAMER – Began awkwardly. Clipped heels and blundered passing the 1100m when FURY OF THE STORM shifted in. Apprentice H. English, the rider of FURY OF THE STORM, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that passing the 1100m she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DARAMER which clipped heels and blundered. Apprentice English’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 10 August 2019 and expire at midnight on Sunday 18 August 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Apprentice English’s guilty plea and her prior good record in relation to this rule.
 
FURY OF THE STORM – Raced wide without cover in the middle stages before obtaining a leading position near the 1000m.
 
PONDEROSO – Began awkwardly.
 
ZEDGE – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover from the 1000m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

Race 4: PIZZA HUT ROSEWOOD MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
MEXICAN YELL – Began awkwardly.
 
SIR EDMUND – Bumped on jumping away.
 
UNO TOPS – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
ASTRONOMY – Steadied when placed in restricted room shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover for the majority. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
COONOWRIN SILKY – Steadied to avoid the heels of IBERIAN LACE (W. O’Connell) which shifted in when not completely clear near the 1100m. Jockey O’Connell was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in the future.
 
GIVE HER ROOM – Raced keenly and was steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
PRINCESS MONA – Jumped in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
TIPPLER – Slow to muster early speed and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated. Raced wide throughout. Following the seemingly disappointing performance, Stewards requested that the mare undergo a veterinary examination which revealed that the mare was exhibiting cardiac arrhythmia. The trainer’s representative was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, and must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming racing.
 
Race 5: ROYAL HOTEL GATTON CLASS 3 PLATE – 1400M
 
SUGAR BUZZ – Apprentice M. Wishart accidentally dropped her whip near the 150m.
 
MY DREAM LOVER – Began awkwardly making contact with another runner. After being caught wide in the early stages, the mare was ridden forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1000m.
 
FOXLEIGH – Bumped on jumping away, and lost ground.
 
WINTER SONATA – Raced wide for the majority.
 
AMERICAN SUMMER – Stewards permitted Apprentice S. Tomlinson to ride the mare claiming only 1kg of his 2kg allowance, when no other suitable claiming apprentice was available. Apprentice Tomlinson was fined $200 for failing to claim his full allowance. Bumped on jumping away.
 
Race 6: BECOME A MEMBER OF THE LVTC TODAY 0 - 55 H’CAP – 1400M
 
MARK OF THE CLASS – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
MY COUSIN RHETT – Eased from heels approaching the 1100m.
 
HALLSIDE FANDANGO – Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained approaching the 1100m. Held up for some distance leaving the 500m before shifting out to improve leaving the 400m and, in doing so, bumped BLUE MONTE on a number of occasions.
 
ANNIHILATION – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
BLUE MONTE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Bumped by another runner on a number of occasions leaving the 400m.
 
PRODUCE ME LATE – Eased from heels near the 1100m. Jockey Beau Appo was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out to the end of the race.
 
KASTANOS – Stewards permitted Apprentice S. Tomlinson to ride the gelding claiming only 1kg of his 2kg allowance, when no other suitable claiming apprentice was available. Apprentice Tomlinson was fined $200 for failing to claim his full allowance.
 
Race 7: JAMES O’DWYER MEMORIAL APPRENTICE JOCKEY CUP FRI OCT 4TH 0 - 55 H’CAP – 1400M
 
BENZ EXPRESS – Began awkwardly.
 
MIGHTY MOOSE – After being caught wide in the early stages, the gelding was permitted to stride forward by its rider to obtain a position outside the leader near the 900m.
 
DEVILLAIN – Raced keenly in the early stages, and was steadied from heels near the 1200m. Hung out rounding the home turn. Bumped and became unbalanced near the 200m when SPECIAL THING (App. C. Bayliss) shifted in whilst laying in under hard riding. Apprentice C. Bayliss was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
SECRET SITES – Slow to begin, and then tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
I’M FAVULOUS – Disappointed for a run and steadied near the 150m.
 
SPECIAL THING – Hung in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned by Stewards in relation to the seemingly improved performance, trainer’s representative L. Sears advised that whilst on paper the mare’s form may seem only fair prior to its spell, in her opinion, it was racing reasonably and was not being beaten by great distances. She added that, in her opinion, the mare has benefited from its spell prior to today’s race, and advised that the stable had modified the horse’s track work program in preparation for this event. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
Race 8: BOOK SEAFOOD BUFFET LUNCH – FRI OCT 4TH CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1100M
 
CARTLAND – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned by Stewards regarding the seemingly disappointing performance, jockey S. Galloway advised that after beginning well the mare was able to obtain a position one out one back, and travelled comfortably throughout, however when placed under pressure it failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. He went on to say that, in his opinion, the mare may not have been suited to the firm racing surface today. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no apparent abnormalities.  
 
NEWS DIRECTOR – Had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance approaching and passing the 100m. Checked to avoid heels near the 50m when HARRY’S STAR shifted in. A. Fancourt, the rider of HARRY’S STAR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 131(a) in that near the 50m she permitted her mount to shift in when under hard riding which resulted in NEWS DIRECTOR having to be checked to avoid heels. Jockey Fancourt’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 11 August 2019 and expire at midnight on Tuesday 20 August 2019. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration jockey Fancourt’s guilty plea.
 
COURAGEOUS CHLOE – Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier partition. Buffeted between runners near the 200m when the runners to either side shifted ground. Eased when placed in restricted room when approaching the winning post and, as a result, went to the line without being fully tested.
 
EVAMAC – Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover throughout. Had a tendency to hang in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SIXES – Slow to begin and, as a result, settled further back in the field than anticipated. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
MENTAL AS ANYTHING – Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Trainer J. Sweeney regarding the late scratching of the mare at 7.37am.
 
STORM ANCHOR – Blundered shortly after the start. Steadied to avoid heels after being crossed by another runner approaching the 900m. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
Race 1. App. S. Tomlinson – $200 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 143(14)(a)
Race 5. App. S. Tomlinson – $200 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 143(14)(a)
Race 6. App. S. Tomlinson – $200 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 143(14)(a)

Suspensions
Race 3. App. H. English – careless riding – 8 days (m/n 10.08.19 – m/n 18.08.19) – AR. 131(a)
Race 8. A. Fancourt – careless riding – 9 days (m/n 11.08.19 – 20.08.19) – AR. 131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Brands Hatch, Chipo, I Know Yves
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, and the second placegetters in Races 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. SUMMER FLOWER – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
Race 4. TIPPLER – cardiac arrhythmia – veterinary clearance, including results of ECG, trial – AR. 20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.         SIR EDMUND - Alannah Fancourt
Race 5.         SHINNECOCK - App. Michael Murphy
                     AMERICAN SUMMER - App. Sheriden Tomlinson
Race 6.         BLUE MONTE - Alannah Fancourt
                     KASTANOS - App. Sheriden Tomlinson
Race 7.         MIGHTY MOOSE - App. Minehiko Shimodaira
                     SECRET SITES - App. Michael Murphy
                     SHE’S GOT MAGIC - Beau-Dene Appo
                     SPECIAL THING - App. Corey Bayliss
Race 8.         SIXES - App. Jackson Murphy
                     YOUL BEATEM - App. Hannah Phillips
                     STORM ANCHOR - App. Miki Nakao
 
Late scratchings
Race 8.         MENTAL AS ANYTHING – 7.37am
 
Published subject to correction upon revision