QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST POLY TRACK – SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2023
WEATHER – Overcast TRACK RATING – Synthetic RAIL – True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – R Hanson, C Fedrick, D McMahon
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon, S Mallyon
Veterinarian – N Gaskell
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobeszko
Starter – K Watson
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting:
Race 4 – CLOGS – S McGovern +1kg
Race 7 – SHE’S GOT SASS +0.5kg
Race 8 – SUNSOUTGUNSOUT +1kg
Race 1: GIRLS ON TOUR RACEDAY SAT 22 APRIL QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1200 metres
ALTAR BOY – Laid out rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice J Molloy stated that the gelding failed to muster speed in the early stages and was reluctant to stretch out on the synthetic track. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
BITONTHESIDE – Slow to begin. Hung out for the majority of the event.
PRINCE OF MARAKESH – Jumped awkwardly.
Race 2: THE GREENBOARD Class 4 Handicap 1200 metres
MAXIMUM OUTPUT – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice C Collis stated that the gelding travelled well during the event, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer S Kendrick was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate, inclusive with results of an ECG, and to officially trial prior to next racing.
FIELD REGIMENT – Momentarily steadied from the heels of EMMY REGINA approaching the 800m.
MIDNIGHT BOOM – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
Race 3: NRACE 0 - 60 Handicap 2000 metres
Due to an electrical failure with the barrier starting mechanism, this event was manually started.
PAINTED BLACK – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey E Chaves reported that it was his instructions to try place the gelding in a forward position, however PAINTED BLACK failed to muster sufficient speed to prevent wider runners from crossing, which resulted in the gelding settling further back than anticipated. Jockey Chaves further added that in his opinion PAINTED BLACK did not appreciate the synthetic track surface.
TIVA BAY – Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
NITROGLYCERINE – Slow to begin. Jockey A Spinks was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
RISE’N’SHINE – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
CORONEL – Hung out rounding the first turn.
PRINENTE – Stood flat footed and lost ground.
CASSOWARY – Jockey K Zechner reported that it wasn’t his intention to race in a position outside the leader, however after the mare began well, rather than being caught wide he permitted CASSOWARY to stride forward to a position outside the leader in the early stages.
Race 4: TWO MATES BREWING CRAFT BEER Colts, Geldings and Entires 0 - 58 Handicap 1200 metres
SUBSTITUTION – Jockey N Callow reported that the saddle slipped backwards on jumping, which placed him at some disadvantage throughout the event.
GREY NOISE – Apprentice J Molloy was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
BEEOKAY – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
CLOGS – Approaching the 800m, shifted in on its own accord, making contact with the running rail resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced for a short distance.
SCARE CAMPAIGN – Slow to begin.
GREYT INTENTIONS – Slow to begin.
Race 5: SENQ Fillies and Mares 0 - 58 Handicap 1200 metres
EXPENSIVE TO KEEP – Bumped shortly after the start. Laid out approaching the 500m.
GRACIE BLUE – Raced wide for the majority. Apprentice D McGillivray was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
TOP BABE – Approaching the 100m, jockey B Ainsworth dropped her whip.
BEITSOO – Began awkwardly.
MILLIFFE – Approaching the 200m, shifted in abruptly and had to be corrected by its rider.
PERFECT LEGACY – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority. Jockey M Powell was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
RAKU’S SECRET – Trainer P Sexton was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider within the prescribed time. Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide for the majority.
TUSCAN BELLE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting clinical signs of cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer S Sixtus was advised that the mare would require a veterinary certificate, inclusive with results of an ECG, and to officially trial prior to next racing.
Race 6: LAUXES GRATES Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
PARUES– Laid out rounding the home turn.
CHANCE WITH WOLVES– Commenced to buck shortly after the start resulting in jockey J Morris being dislodged at the 900m. Trainer J Aitkenhead was advised that the gelding would be required to officially trial prior to next racing.
TERESHKOVA – When questioned regarding the performance and the tactics adopted on the filly, jockey J Taylor advised stewards that his instructions were to find cover and after failing to muster early speed, he elected to take up a midfield position in order to comply with instructions. Jockey Taylor further added that the filly failed to travel comfortably when racing in this position and was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. The stable representative for the C Waller stable advised that they will report to stewards of anything that may come to light in the subsequent days that may have had a bearing on the filly’s performance.
GRIS AMOUR – Raced wide throughout.
MA DUSHKA – Very slow to begin. Trainer R Drysdale was advised that the gelding would have a warning placed on its barrier manners.
Following the running of this event jockey J Morris was examined by QAS officials and was stood down from his remaining riding engagement at Toowoomba. Jockey J Morris was advised that he will need a medical certificate prior to next riding.
Race 7: JKW LOGISTICS Maiden Handicap 1540 metres
LADY CHARTWELL – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey N Callow reported that the filly travelled well, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, failed to respond to his riding and was one paced. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. The stable representative Mr M Eggleston advised that he will report to stewards of anything that may come to light in the subsequent days that may have had a bearing on the filly’s performance.
GUTHO –Slow to begin.
LORD GOLD – Raced wide throughout.
SHE’S GOT SASS – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels and had to be steadied approaching the 1300m.
ZURI ZURI – Raced wide throughout. Jockey M Murphy was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
COCO JEWEL – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground.
MISS MANSFIELD – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground.
NO MORE RED – Raced wide throughout.
Race 8: BILAMBIL JETS Class 1 Handicap 1540 metres
VAIN FOX – Raced in restricted room leaving the 1400m and was momentarily steadied.
HOT BANANAS – Hung out approaching the 1300m and had to be steadied from the heels of KINGS CONTRACT. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
KING’S CONTRACT – Began awkwardly.
ZATTASTAR – Connections advised of the intention to ride the mare further forward in today’s event. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly.
SUNSOUTGUNSOUT – Laid out approaching the home turn.
MISS PIERPOINT – Began awkwardly.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 5- Apprentice D McGillivray was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 7- Jockey M Murphy was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Fines
Race 3- Jockey A Spinks was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 4- Apprentice J Molloy was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race 5- Trainer P Sexton was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider within the prescribed time.
Race 5- Jockey M Powell was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6- Jockey J Morris – Medical certificate required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
TIVA BAY, CLOGS, RAKU’S SECRET, SPRESSI, SILK SASH, VAIN FOX
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, LEINSTER, VAIN FOX
Warnings/bars
Race 2- MAXIMUM OUTPUT – Vet certificate +ECG and Official Trial
Race 5- TUSCAN BELLE – Vet certificate +ECG and Official Trial
Race 6- CHANCE WITH WOLVES – Official trial – Bucked
Race 6- MA DUSHKA – Warning – Barrier manners
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5: 9 RAKU’S SECRET - Ms Nicole Vuille
Race 6: 13 SPRESSI - Ms Nicole Vuille
Race 7: 15 NO MORE RED - Elione Chaves
Late scratchings
Race 6: 2 MISS FURIOSA (Vets @ 7:42am)
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.