QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

AQUIS PARK – WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2017

WEATHER – SHOWERS
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (SOFT 5 AFTER R8)
RAIL – OUT 8M 1400-W/POST, 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.47

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M Knibbs
Stewards – N Boyle, P Zimmerman, C Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Warwick, A Challen
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

GENERAL

As P. Hammersley was indisposed due to personal reasons and J. Byrne due to injury stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


RACE 1: Santas Festive Feast Fillies And Mares Class 2 Handicap – 1400m,

Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer M. Dunn regarding the late declaration of rider for VIVID PINK.

BOCAGE – Stable representative advised the horse would be ridden forward today if circumstances permit. The horse raced outside the leader. Had to be steadied near the 900m.

TAY SWIFT – Hung in under pressure.

VIVID PINK – Hung in under pressure.


RACE 2: Free Entry 30 Dec QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1100m

TUMUT RIVER – Began awkwardly. Approaching the winning post had to be restrained when crowded slightly.

NOTONYA NELLY – Slow into stride.

SHESEES EVERYTHING – Raced 3 wide without cover.
RACE 3: Candy Cane Buffet QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1100m

CONQUERING LASS – Inconvenienced approaching the 200m.


RACE 4: X-Mas Parties Available Maiden Handicap – 1800m

As App M. Murphy was unable to claim his full allowance stewards permitted App J. Murphy to be substituted as the rider of HARD EVIDENCE. App M. Murphy was fined $100.

MATCH DAY – Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground.

PIXIE HOLLOW – Approaching the first turn had to be steadied when overracing.

NOREENA – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced 3 wide without cover.

SOPHILO – Pulled very hard in the early and middle stages and whilst overracing had to be checked from heels after the 1400m.

Jockey C. Schmidt (PIXIE HOLLOW) was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight.


RACE 5: New Gallery Menu Class 4 Handicap – 900m

WHISPERING WINGS – Slow into stride.

BONSHO – Crowded shortly after the start.

LA DOLCE VITA – Hung out under pressure. Shifted ground in the straight proving difficult to ride out.

ALATORA – Raced 3 wide without cover.

FELL FROM HEAVEN – Race 4 wide without cover.


RACE 6: Ladies Day 6 Jan Maiden Handicap – 1300m

As J. Orman was overweight stewards permitted R. Stewart to be replaced as the rider of LIGHTNING STORMS. Jockey Orman was fined $100.

LIGHTNING STORMS - Stable representative advised the horse would be ridden worse than midfield, which is in contrast to its last start when on speed. The horse was ridden accordingly. Checked and shifted out near the 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

DARING DEEDS – Crowded at the start.

SO YOU WISH – Began awkwardly.

GREEN CASH – Began very awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover.

LORD OF THE DREAMZ – Slow to begin.

KNIGHTS HONOUR – Had to be checked and shifted out near the 800m.

FRENCH DESCENT – Near the 800m when overracing had to be checked severely to avoid heels. Then after this continued to be taken back through the field by the runner in front, which was weakening.

RIVER HUSSY – A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.


RACE 7: Magic Millions 13 Jan Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 2 Handicap – 1400m

Correct weight was delayed to afford A. Sewell the rider of second placegetter TAKARAKKA to view the patrol films and after doing so he lodged a protest against DIVINE UNICORN (R. Fradd) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 200m. It was established that DIVINE UNICORN hung in under pressure inside the final 200m and whilst it did shift ground inwards resulting in TAKARAKKA being taken in slightly stewards were not satisfied, bearing in mind the neck margin, that any slight inconvenience suffered by TAKARAKKA was sufficient to warrant an alteration to the placings and therefore declared correct weight.

TAKARAKKA – Stable representative advised the horse would be ridden with cover today if circumstances permit. The horse was unable to obtain cover and consequently raced outside the leader.

HEARTS HONOUR – Due to mainly the slow pace and as it was caught wide was allowed to stride forward to the lead.

CAPTAIN EYCHE – When overracing had to be checked from heels near the 900m.


RACE 8: Chinese New Year 17 Feb Ratings Band 0-65 Handicap – 1200m

MR ATTITUDE – Slow into stride.

MAN IN CHARGE – Slow into stride.

STREETS BETTER – Near the 900m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TORNADO OF SOULS which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Then overraced badly and was unable to be restrained by its rider. Jockey R. Plumb (TORNADO OF SOULS) was reprimanded for this incident.

Following a heavy downpour after this race the track was downgraded to a Soft 5.



RACE 9: Pat Welsh 60th Birthday BenchMark 75 Handicap – 1200m

After being boxed BAKER BOY kicked out and got its hind leg caught behind the gates, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and deemed unfit to race. BAKER BOY was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4.51 p.m. All monies invested on BAKER BOY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 4.51 p.m.:-

2 cents in the dollar for the win - #10 (STAR STILETTO)
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner - #10 (STAR STILETTO)
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter - #6 (LUCKY SHOW GIRL)
3 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #14 (MAKE HER OWN WHEY)

MAKE HER OWN WHEY – Restless in its stall, began awkwardly and lost ground.

I AM THE SCULPTOR – Slow into stride. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.

EAT MY TRUST – Slow into stride.

JOBIWOOD – Raced 3 wide without cover.

MOON AND THE STARS – Raced 3 wide with cover.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 8. R. Plumb – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 4. M. Murphy – App Jockey – Unable to claim full allowance - $100 – AR92(12)
Race 4. C. Schmidt – Jockey – Returned to scale overweight - $200 – AR145
Race 6. J. Orman – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)

Absent Jockeys
P. Hammersley – Personal Reasons
J. Byrne – Injured – Medical Certificate


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Rainbow Lace, Soul Secrets, Our Netbank, Escapado, La Dolce Vita, Invinciboy, Takarakka, Lucky Show Girl


Change of Riding Tactics
Race 1. Bocage – Stable representative advised horse will be ridden forward today if circumstances permit.

Race 6. Lightning Storms – Stable representative advised horse will be ridden worse than midfield, which is in contrast to last start when on speed.

Race 7. Takarakka – Stable representative advised the horse will be ridden with cover if circumstances permit.

Protests
Race 7. Dismissed - 2nd (Takarakka) –v- 1st (Divine Unicorn)

Late Scratchings
Race 9. Baker Boy @ 4.51 p.m.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Vivid Pink – T. Harrison
Race 2. Shesees Everything – M. McGillivray
Race 3. Nicquility – R. Stewart
Race 3. Loveson – A. Spinks
Race 3. Sagason – T. Harrison
Race 4. Hard Evidence – App J. Murphy
Race 6. Daring Deeds – R. Fradd
Race 6. Lightning Storms – R. Stewart
Race 7. Hearts Honour – R. Stewart
Race 8. Streets Better – J. Morris
Race 8. Round Mountain Gem – M. Cahill
Race 9. Brigadoon Rise – M. McGillivray
Race 9. Make Her Own Whey – R. Stewart
Race 9. Baker Boy – B. Derbyshire







Published subject to correction upon revision