QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE   TRACK RATING –  GOOD (4)     RAIL – 1 METRE 1000 METRES – 400 METRES; TRUE REMAINDER          PENETROMETER – 4.65
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – J. Williamson, K. Daly, P. Reardon  
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – S. McMahon, G. Anderson, S. Mallyon
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Fitzpatrick
Starter – S. Andrews, K. Watson
 
Race 1: VALE WILLIAM 'BILLY' SMITH Maiden Plate 1800 Metres
 
ALIRAAJ – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Shifted to a three wide position near the 800 metres to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.  
 
TORPEDO MISS – Slow to begin.
 
FIORCAST – Slow to begin.

REDENZO BULLET – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages and was allowed to improve forward to race outside the leader near the 1400 metres.
 
THE LANDING – Made the 1500 metre crossing awkwardly. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Whilst Stewards noted it was the geldings first preparation and a step up in distance for today’s event, stable foreman Mr P. Strong was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding poor performance today. Mr Strong further advised that the stable would advise Stewards should anything come to their attention in the near future that may have had a bearing on today’s performance.   
 
MULTIMILLY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off fore tendon. Trainer A. Sawden was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next start.
 
Race 2: NEXT PHASE ENERGY Class 5 Handicap 1800 Metres
 
HOT SOCK – Delayed the start after being fractious in the barriers, was unloaded and examined by the veterinary surgeon and was cleared to start. Finished tailed off. Rider C.Taylor advised it was not his intention to lead, however the saddle shifted forward soon after the start placing him at a disadvantage throughout the race and as such the gelding was not tested in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer D. Batters was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate for HOT SOCK prior to it being permitted to race again.
 
ABERLADY – Improved onto the heels of HOT SOCK which lost ground near the 700 metre and had to be checked.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Rider J. Taylor was reprimanded in that he used his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100 m which is one more time than is permitted.
 
Race 3: THE PALMS FESTIVE EDITIONS Maiden Handicap 1200 Metres
 
DEFINE LOVE – Trainer J. Smerdon, was fined $200 under the provisions of LR67 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
 
ANARCHY – Trainer T. Cowan was fined $100 for failing to enact a stable return that horse had been gelded under the provisions of AR102(a). Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
AUSSIE MYTHOLOGY – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.  
 
SHEZABEANS – Trainer M. Lakey was questioned into the seemingly improved performance as to the filly’s previous run. Mr Lakey advised Stewards that after starting from a wide barrier was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race and had a tendency to lay out as a result. He further added the SHEZABEANS had trialled well following that run and that its improved performance today was not totally unexpected. Stewards noted his explanation.  
 
Race 4: FESTIVE FEAST BOOK ONLINE QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 Metres
 
JABBAR – Trainer J. Gilmore was fined $100 under the provisions of AR 165(3) in that the gelding left the course within the permitted time. Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping ROMAN RAIN. Over raced in the early stages.
 
ROMAN REIGN – Was bumped on jumping.
 
NORTH ROCKS – Slow to begin.
 
LEESIDE – Slow to begin.
 
COLLATERAL JOY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
THAT'LLDOTOO – Inconvenienced near the 900 meters by WAYLAID which shifted out when    racing fiercely.
 
WAYLAID – Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages proving difficult to ride and shifted out near the 900 metres inconveniencing THAT'LLDOTOO. Trainer G. Cornish was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners and further that he consider the services of a senior rider until its manners improve.  
IN ORDER - Jockey S. Doyle was fined $600 for use of the whip prior to the 100 metres, 9 times which is four more than permitted under AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
AGENT NINETY NINE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
COOL INTELLIGENCE - Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: 2021 SUMMER CARNIVAL ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 2200 Metres
 
REAL TIME WARRIOR – Slow to begin.
 
SIR HUSSON – Slow to begin.  
 
JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE – Slow to begin.
 
LILY OF CHINA – Laid in leaving the 900 meters brushing the running rail.
 
WRISTBAND – Hampered near the 400 meters when ASTRAL KNIGHT shifted out.
 
MIGHTY QUINN – Inconvenienced near the 400m when WRISTBAND shifted out.
 
ASTRAL KNIGHT – Raced three wide without cover until leaving the 1400 meters before improving forward to race outside the leader. Tendency to over race in the middle stages. Shifted out near the 400 metres hampering WRISTBAND.
 
Race 6: MIDWEEK METRO DECEMBER 2ND BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 Metres
 
BARNEY'S LAW – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room to the inside of MALAWI GOLD which had a tendency to lay in near the 1000 metres.
 
BIGGIE – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of PULL ANCHOR which was checked off the heels of MISHANI BLOSSOM near the 800 metres.
 
MALAWI GOLD – Laid in near the 1000 metres placing BARNEY’S LAW in restricted room for a short distance. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PULL ANCHOR – Checked off the heels of MISHANI BLOSSOM near the 800 metres. Unable to obtain clear running from entering the home straight until near the 100 metres.
 
MISHANI BLOSSOM – Unable to obtain clear running for the majority of the home straight and became awkward on the heels of LIABILITY which shifted out slightly approaching the winning post and then shifted out bumping JAYDEE INDY.
 
JAYDEE INDY – Improved onto the heels of JUST JESSIE approaching the winning post having to be checked and shifted in bumping MISHANI BLOSSOM.
 
 
Race 7: 2YO TAB CALCUTTA ON SALE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 900 Metres


Correct weight was delayed when Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey T. Wolfgram the rider of KINGSCOTE which finished 2nd against BID IN A HURRY (Jockey A. Spinks) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference in the home straight. The Stewards were of the opinion that whilst BID IN A HURRY shifted out under pressure approaching the 100 metres causing KINGSCOTE to shift marginally wider they were of the opinion that the degree of interference suffered by KINGSCOTE was insufficient to exceed the neck margin between the two horses at the finish and therefore Stewards dismissed the objection.
 
INKBLOT – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BID IN HURRY – Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100 metres.
 
DORSET COAST – Began awkwardly. Had difficulties obtaining clear running in the home straight.
 
MAGIC DELTA – Jumped inwards at the start tightening the running of KINGSCOTE.
 
REMEMBER MARY – Shifted out on jumping, tightening KINGSCOTE. Had difficulties obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. 
 
KINGSCOTE – Was tightened between runners on jumping having to be checked and lost ground. Commenced to over race and was checked approaching the 700 metres when tightened for room between REMEMBER MARY which shifted out slightly and L’AMANTE which laid in when crowded for room by LYTAFYRE which shifted in and then laid in on L’AMANTE before being corrected. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted out and away from BID IN A HURRY which shifted out under pressure near the 100 metre
 
LYTAFYRE – Laid in tightening runners to its inside near the 700 metres. Raced five wide no cover
 
L'AMANTE – Laid in when crowded for room near the 700 metres tightening runners to its inside.  Raced four wide no cover.
 
GOOD GRAB – Raced three wide no cover.
 
Race 8: BOXING DAY RACEDAY Class 2 Plate 1400 Metres
 
HELSUN – Slow to begin.
 
AMAZINGLY – Began awkwardly.
 
EMPIRE GAMES – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room near the 300m and was steadied.
 
BROOK HILL – Laid in near the 1000 metres brushing the running rail. Shifted out near the 700 metres bumping GO DARCY.
 
GO DARCY – Bumped by BROOK HILL which shifted out near the 700 metres.
 
KING'S RULE – Connections advised Stewards it would be the intention to ride the horse in a forward manner from its wide barrier and was ridden accordingly.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: J Taylor (Jockey) – reprimand – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 3: J Smerdon (Trainer) $200 – LR67 – Failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
Race 3: T Cowan (Trainer) $100 – AR102(a) – Failing to enact stable return.
Race 4: J Gilmore (Trainer) $100 – AR165(3) – Left course before permitted time.
Race 4: S Doyle (Jockey) $600 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Excessive whip use 9 times

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ARCADIAN SHORES, MULTIMILLY, NORDIC SHOW, HOT SOCK
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: THE LANDING – warning – poor performance
Race 1: MULTIMILLY – veterinary clearance required – lame off fore tendon
Race 2: HOT SOCK – barrier certificate – fractious in barriers
Race 4: WAYLAID – warning – racing manners
 
Protests
Race 7 – 2nd V 1st Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3 – AONACH – T. Brooker
              DEFINE LOVE – App J.J Loyd
Race 4 – SQUARE DANCE – App J.J Lloyd                 
 
                           Published subject to correction upon revision