QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB
 
GATTON – SATURDAY 22nd JANUARY 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast/Showers TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – N/A            
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – K Daly, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – M Winwood
Judge – S Fahey, B Poelstra
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanagh
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky
Starter – T Woodham
Jockey Advocate – B Saunders
 
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Isabella Rabjones was injured Stewards approved riding changes as per the Race Day summary sheet.
 
Race 5 - Trainer T Haydon was fined $100 pursuant to LR67 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time for his runner ATLANTIC ROSE.
 
Race 1: HAYMANS ELECTRICAL / MOZZIES WELDING Maiden Plate 1100 metres
 
CHESTNUTS – Rider M Murphy reported the horse, which was having its first race start, travelled fairly throughout however when placed under pressure did not let down as expected and in his opinion would derive benefit from the race experience. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities other than an elevated heart rate. Stewards will follow up with trainer B Healy in the coming days.
 
FREEDOM AVENUE – Began awkwardly and was then hampered shortly after the start when crowded between runners. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
IN'HINCHABLE – Approaching the 150m laid in under and became unbalanced momentarily.
 
JAEBEEZ ALDENTE – Jumped out at the start. Raced in restricted for a short distance after leaving the 800m.
 
ALAN ALAN STEVE – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FRENCH MINER – As had not previously started in a race or trial in the preceding 12 months, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post and was obliged to steady.
 
LAIDE – Began awkwardly.
 
WHISTLING LOREN – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
THE GROUSE – Stewards permitted J Molloy to ride the gelding claiming only 1/2kg of his 3kg allowance due to his late engagement to ride the gelding.
 
 
Race 2: LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING / BOWES ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 860 metres
 
DARK CHOCOLATE – As was resuming from an extended break, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
ELECTRIC DRAGON – Began very awkwardly resulting in rider M Kennedy being dislodged. Trainer M Wilson was advised ELECTRIC DRAGON would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start. Trainer M Wilson further advised it would now be his intention to spell the mare.
 
HIDDEN GLADE – Laid out for the majority of the event. Raced three wide throughout.
 
AMERICAN CROWN – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 3: HARMAN CONCRETING Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400 metres
 
HEART VANDELAY – Rider J Stanley reported the gelding over-raced in the early stages and then was inclined to hang out from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S. Livingstone advised Stewards that the gelding had not started since 14/12/2021 and was of the opinion this contributed to HEART VANDELAY failing to run on as expected over the concluding stages however the gelding would derive benefit from today’s event.
 
DRATINI – Began awkwardly.
 
EIGHTYTHREE BRICKS – Hampered near the 1200m when HEART VADELAY shifted in when not fully clear. J Stanley, rider of HEART VANDELAY, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
 
KOHIKO – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
REDZEB – Approaching the home turn bumped by DRATINI when that horse shifted out to improve. Near the 150m improved onto heels and was obliged to shift wider on the track to secure clear running. Rider Z Lloyd reported the horse raced flat today and was disappointing.
 
 
 
Race 4: BRENDON LESTER CONSTRUCTIONS Class 2 Handicap 1400 metres
 
HE'S THE NEWS – Brushed near the 1300m when ELVEENA shifted in marginally. Crowded for room and had to be restrained from the heels of ELVEENA approaching the 1200m when that runner shifted in when not fully clear. Z Lloyd, rider of ELVEENA, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding. In this incident COALBANK CAVALRY, ROMANCE FACTOR, BAUHINIA BEANS and SHINING BLUE all raced in restricted room to the inside of ELVEENA. Approaching the 400m disappointed for a run to the inside of ELVEENA and had to be steadied.
 
BAUHINIA BEANS – Raced in restricted for some distance approaching the 1200m.
 
ELVEENA – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
ONE MORE CAST – Steadied from heels near the 1200m when INTIMISSIMI shifted in when not fully clear. M Murphy, rider of INTIMISSIMI, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
COALBANK CAVALRY – Raced in restricted for some distance approaching the 1200m.
 
ROMANCE FACTOR – Raced in restricted for some distance approaching the 1200m. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SHINING BLUE – Raced in restricted for some distance approaching the 1200m. Over-raced for some distance leaving the 1100m. Approaching the 200m disappointed for a run to the inside of HEART VANDELAY and had to be steadied. Improved into a narrow run approaching the winning post and had to be steadied.
 
 
Race 5: MITRE 10 GATTON Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400 metres
 
LONADO – Slow to begin.
 
MAGIC MOET – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
REAL DIVINE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
THE ANGELS KISS –. Rider L Tilley reported the horse was inclined to hang in for the majority of the event.
 
ATLANTIC ROSE – Jumped out at the start and bumped REAL DEVINE. A short distance later bumped with MAGIC MOET.
 
ENTERPRISE ELECTRA – Rider dropped whip approaching the winning post. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
PETITE ELLE – Declared a late scratching at 2:01pm after being found to have bruising to the offside hip due to a floating incident on route to the track.
 
SHEINDLIN – Began awkwardly.
 
RED VEGAS – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
COOL INTELLIGENCE – Rider J Stanley reported it was not his intention to race in a forward position however after beginning well the mare commence to over-race and also had a tendency to hang out resulting in the mare failing to settle.
 
 
 
Race 6: OZLAV PLUMBING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1100 metres
 
BOBBY AXELROD – Raced in restricted room for a short distance after the start.
 
BELLE'S PLUCK – Raced three wide with cover the majority of the event.
 
SWAN ISLAND – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover the majority of the event.
 
AZZAREACH – Became awkward in its action shortly after the start. Rider G Colless reported the horse did not appreciate the tight turning track. Bumped shortly after straightening.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Jky J Stanley – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4: Jky M Murphy – AR131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4: App Z Lloyd – AR131(a) – careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 5: Trainer T Haydon – late rider – LR67 - $100

Absent jockeys
Isabella Rabjones – injured – medical clearance required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1; IN’HINCHABLE
Race 2: INTIMATE TYCOON
Race 3: REDZEB
Race 4: ONE MORE CAST
Race 5: LONADO
Race 6: MOSCINI
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: ELECTRIC DRAGON – barrier certificate
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: FREEDOM AVENUE – J Cornish
Race 1: THE GROUSE – J Molloy
Race 1: DAWN REBEL – K Yoshida
Race 2: AMERICAN CROWN – J Cornish
Race 3: KIRRO – B Newport
Race 4: ROMANCE FACTOR – J Cornish
Race 5: ATLANTIC ROSE – S Cormack
Race 5: RED VEGAS – J Cornish
Race 5: SPLASHING ROSSA – M Wishart
Race 6: TINTINWIN – J Molloy
 
Late scratchings
Race 5: PETITE ELLE – 2:01pm – Vets advice
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.