QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
Race Day Stewards Report
Aquis Thoroughbreds
Date: Saturday 14 December 2019
Track: Heavy 8 (Soft 7 After R1)(Soft 6 After R6)
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out 3m Entire Course
Penetrometer: 5.62
Stewards Panel: P. Zimmermann (Chairman), J. Hackett, B. Connell, P. Reardon
Officials: Dr G. Silvestri (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, G. Gray (Swab Officials), S. Rolls (Secretary)
Race 1 – Carole Devine QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 900m
KOBANG – Slow into stride.
KABALEGA – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Inclined to lay in near the 300m and had to be steadied. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
JUST CALL MY NAME – On jumping was forced inwards by KABALEGA. Approaching the 300m was disappointed for a run between GLOBAL VENTURE and KABALEGA. Then held up for some distance and obliged to shift inwards in order to secure clear running.
GLOBAL VENTURE – Leaving the 400m shifted in marginally and bumped SHE’S WINNIE BLUE. Raced three wide throughout. As the gelding was a notable market shortener a post race sample was taken.
SHE’S WINNIE BLUE – Bumped near the 400m.
SHINSHINTO – Inclined to hang in over the final 100m. Trainer D. Murphy was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its post race manners.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 7.
Race 2 – Choose Aquis, Choose Success Maiden Plate – 1800m
Trainer G. Cornish was fined $200 for the late notification of A. Chau as the rider of IDIDITMYWAY.
As R. Plumb was overweight Stewards permitted A. Allen to be substituted as the rider of FAST DEALER. Jockey Plumb was fined $100.
Correct weight was delayed when the fourth placegetter Jockey A. Spinks (QUALIFY) requested to view the patrol films to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge a protest against the second placegetter THE INVESTIGATOR (D. Griffin). After viewing the films Jockey Spinks advised he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was decared.
IDIDITMYWAY – Slow into stride. Raced three wide for the majority.
THE INVESTIGATOR – Raced three wide in the early stages before pressing forward to the lead near the 1300m. On straightening hung out despite the efforts of its rider causing tightening to its outside.Shifted out near the winning post and bumped FAST DEALER.
SAUERKRAUT – Improved onto the heels of MATCH DAY near the1300m and shifted three wide before restraining to a one off position.
CONSTRUE – Held up approaching the home turn and was unable to obtain clear running until near the 350m.
PETRONILLA – Bumped rounding the home turn when QUALIFY shifted out to improve.
QUALIFY – Held up approaching the home turn before shifting wider and bumping with PETRONILLA. Shortly thereafter when attempting a run between THE INVESTIGATOR and FAST DEALER was checked and lost its position when THE INVESTIGATOR hung out.
FAST DEALER – Bumped near the winning post.
MADCALL – Raced three wide throughout.
Race 3 – TAB Class 2 Handicap – 1800m
DARK ARCHER – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
CONCAVE – Slow into stride. Near the 350m improved onto the heels of ELTIZAAM, which shifted in slightly. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance Jockey T. Marshall stated that his instructions were to settle in the second half of the field. Jockey Marshall stated that near the 800m when the speed of the race increased the gelding was left flatfooted and failed to respond to his riding as expected. Jockey Marshall further stated that whilst the gelding finished off reasonably well he thought the performance was one paced.
ELLEOFADEEL – Raced keenly in the early stages.
MOGUL – After being caught three wide in the early stages elected to push forward to obtain the lead near the 1300m.
BRAD BE BOLD – After racing three wide in the early stages improved to reach the position outside the leader near the 1200m.
NYMERIA – Held up approaching the home turn. When attempting a run between BRAD BE BOLD and DARK ARCHER near the 300m was momentarily steadied when DARK ARCHER shifted in marginally and BRAD BE BOLD, which was tiring shifted out.
Race 4 – Spell and Pre-Train At Aquis Racing Maiden Handicap 1400m
TIME SAVER – Began awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with MALEEKA BLUES.
MALEEKA BLUES – Bumped heavily on jumping. When asked to comment regarding the performance Jockey B. Pengelly stated that the filly never felt comfortable in its action and was very disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of the filly, which performed below market expectations, revealed no apparent abnormalities and a routine swab sample was taken.
EPIZEEL – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping GALAXIES PRIDE.
GALAXIES PRIDE – Bumped on jumping. Overraced near the 1200m.
QUOTANT – Near the 1300m had to be steadied from the heels of MALEEKA BLUES, which shifted in. Near the 500m had to be steadied from the heels of EPIZEEL, which shifted out at that point. Then held up until approaching the 250m.
THE DEMTEL MAN – After racing three wide in the early stages continued to improve forward before finding a position one off near the 800m.
OUR MISS FREE- Near the 50m was disappointed for a run between GANDIVA and BOSENDI and had to be steadied.
GANDIVA – Shifted out near the 50m.
OCEAN WATCH – Raced three wide throughout.
Race 5 – TAB QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1400m
DEVINE FACTOR – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping FALLOW. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
IN GREAT NIC – Shifted in on jumping. Raced three wide throughout.
FALLOW – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Shortly after the start was steadied from the heels of BRONCKS.
SIZZLING BABE – Restrained at the start from the wide gate. Overraced approaching the 900m and was steadied from the heels of VIOLET.
LUANA – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
Race 6 – Aquis Selling At Magic Millions Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1800m
CLEVANICC – Slow into stride.
GLEN ORD – Reared as the start was effected. Disappointed for a run between TATCEE and GUN BOLT near the 300m. Its rider was then obliged to shift across heels approaching the 200m to secure clear running.
GUN BOLT – After being caught wide in the early stages its rider elected to improve forward and race outside the leader approaching the 1200m.
HOLBROOK – Raced three wide before securing a midfield trailing position near the 900m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn.
Following his ride in this event Jockey D. Griffin was examined by the Course Doctor and found to be ill. Jockey Griffin was subsequently stood down from his remaining engagements and replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
Race 7 – Performer Standing At Aquis Benchmark 68 Handicap – 1400m
As MISHANI SCOUT had not competed in a race since December 2017 it underwent a pre- race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey A. Chau (THE KINGDOM) to view the film regarding an incident near the 500m in lieu of a possible objection. After reviewing the incident Jockey Chau was satisfied and chose not to proceed.
Correct weight was further delayed to allow Trainer P. Butterworth time to review the dead heat position. On further examination Mr Butterworth agreed with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was declard.
VENI VIDI VICI- Slow into stride.
MOSS GO NOW – Shortly after the start was effected was hampered between runners and had to be steadied.
THE KINGDOM – Held up rounding the home turn obliging its rider to ease wider on the course to obtain clear running.
COUNTER MEAL – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
STAR SILK – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
Race 8 – TAB Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1100m
EXPLORATION – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ROUND MOUNTAIN GAL. Approaching the 800m began to overrace and was steadied from the heels of SHINSTAR and in doing so made heavy contact with POWER RUSH, which was racing to its outside. Near the 600m jostled with POWER RUSH for some distance in an attempt to shift wider on the course momentarily forcing POWER RUSH four wide. Rounding the home turn again jostled with POWER RUSH, which was racing to its outside making heavy contact with that runner, forcing it off stride. App L. Kilner (EXPLORATION) was advised to exercise greater care to ensure that other riders are not jostled to a point where safety maybe compromised. Shortly after straightening EXPLORATION, which had been held up for clear running, shifted out from behind the heels of SHINSTAR making heavy contact with POWER RUSH and was inconvenienced. Stewards when assessing this incident noted that a minor shift from both SHINSTAR and GALA MISS had contributed to the incident and therefore could not attribute blame to any one rider and noted the circumstances.
ROUND MOUNTAIN GAL – Bumped on jumping.
DOLLY SPARTAN – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages.
POWER RUSH – Raced three wide throughout. Heavily bumped and forced wider near the 800m. Momentarily forced four wide near the 600m. Bumped and became unbalanced near the home turn and again near the 250m.
GALA MISS – Near the 250m when under hard riding shifted out for a stride before being corrected by its rider.
SHINSTAR – When racing to the outside of GALA MISS near the 250m stepped out and away from that runner.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 2. R. Plumb – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR190(3)
Race 2. G. Cornish – Trainer - Late rider - $200 – LR67
Raceday Illness/Injury
D/ Griffin – Ill – Medical certificate required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
SAUERKRAUT, BRAD BE BOLD, GUN BOLT
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1. GLOBAL VENTURE (Unplaced)
Race 2. THE INVESTIGATOR (2nd)
Race 3. CONCAVE (2nd)
Race 4. MALEEKA BLUES (Unplaced)
Race 5. BRONCKS (2nd)
Race 6. BERNIE’S TIGER (2nd)
Race 7. COUNTER MEAL (D/Heat 2nd)
Race 8. DOLLY SPARTAN (2nd)
Bars/Warnings
Race 1. SHINSHINTO – Post race manners – Warning – AR20(e)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. FAST DEALER – A. Allen
Race 2. IDIDITMYWAY – A. Chau
Race 2. LUTECE – App J. Guthmann-Chester
Race 7. MISHANI SCOUT – J . Taylor
Race 8. SHINSTAR – R. Wiggins
Race 8. ROUND MOUNTAIN GAL – App J. Murphy
Published subject to correction upon revision