QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –R1-R4 HEAVY 9 / R5 – R8 HEAVY 8
RAIL – 9M 1400M to winning post; 5M the remainder.
PENETROMETER – 6.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – T. Hudson & P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – M. King
Judge –S McMahon G Anderson.
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick
Starter – K Watson & S Andrews
 
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey L Tilley was indisposed and not riding at the meeting, Rider replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary.
 
Due to the covid restrictions, the following overweights were approved-
 
Race 1- RACING PAGE- J. Guthmann-Chester. +1kg
Race 4- HOSTWIN-TORONADO- J. Guthmann-Chester. +1kg
Race 6- ALL TOO QUICK- J. Guthmann-Chester. +1kg
 
Race 1: FESTIVE FEAST BOOK NOW QTIS 2YO MDN PLT – 900M
 
RACING PAGE – Raced greenly throughout.
 
SHOTGUN DIVA – Steadied from heels rounding the home turn.
 
SLINKY'S STAR – Began awkwardly. Laid out from the 400m.
 
YANKEE RIVER – Rider C Bayliss was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
Race 2: ALLSTARS SPORTS LUNCH NOVEMBER 27 QTIS 3YO C1 HCP – 900M
 
TURNSTAR – After beginning only fairly was tightened for room shortly after start and lost ground. Whilst racing keenly, improved onto heels and was steadied near the 600m. When questioned in relation to the below market expectation performance, jockey A Allen advised that despite being slow to begin the gelding travelled well throughout the event, however when placed under pressure from the 350m it failed to quicken as he had expected, and in his opinion proved disappointing. Trainer L Freedman also expressed disappointment in the performance of the gelding however advised that in his opinion, after losing ground at the start and being forced to check from heels at the 600m, these were major factors of the poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
JAY PEAK KITTEN – Slow to begin.
 
GYPSY ISLE - Began awkwardly.
 
SUNDARA - Hung out rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight, proving difficult to ride out.
 
Race 3: DUBIOUS @ AQUIS C1 HCP – 1100M
 
AVENUE OF STARS - On returning to scale, jockey A Fancourt reported that in her opinion the gelding was not entirely comfortable on the heavy 9 surface, particularly during the middle stages of the event. Jockey A Fancourt was reminded of her obligations in relation to raising her whip arm above shoulder height.
 
GREEN KUDOS - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLYING EUROS - Slow into stride.
 
BUBBLES 'N' MORE – Trainer I Turner was fined $200 for the late declaration of the rider under LR67.
 
Race 4: THE PUNTERS EXPERIENCE C,G&E MDN PLT – 1200M
 
QUE CEE SPADE - Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, whilst laying in, was bumped on the hindquarters, and became unbalanced.
 
SAMPSONITE - Bumped on jumping. Near the 1000m, steadied to avoid heels.
 
FAILED TO MENTION - Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider T Brooker was fined $400 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
HOSTWIN TORONADO - Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. On returning to scale, jockey J Guthmann-Chester reported that when riding the short priced favourite in this event, after beginning on terms with the remainder of the field, he elected to ride forward in an endeavour to obtain the leading position to ensure he had an unimpeded run during the event, as he felt his mount had far superior form to the remainder of the field. Jockey Guthmann-Chester also added that he had formed the view that the racing pattern of today was suiting on pace runners and as a consequence the gelding settled further forward than anticipated.
 
SAINT MARTIN - Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 5: HICKEY LAWYERS C4 HCP – 1400M
 
Following the running of Race 4, the track was upgraded to Heavy 8.
 
ARTHUR IN CHARGE - Laid in during the early stages and as a consequence, made contact with the running rail for a considerable distance near the 1000m. Jockey J Huxtable could offer no tangible explanation for the below market expectation performance of the gelding, which he had advised, felt awkward in its action in the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainers representative Corey Munce stated he could offer no explanation for the poor performance and that he would undertake to report back on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent to today’s meeting.
 
BROOK HILL - After being caught wide in the early stages was restrained to a rearward position near the 1200m.
 
SMART AS ATTACK - Overraced in early and middle stages.
 
FEDERAL AGENT - Rider T Brooker was fined $400 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
FISH ON – Jockey S Bogenhuber was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
ROCQUETTE - Overraced in early and middle stages.
 
NUBE VIAJERA - Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: CANNINDAH MINING F&M MDN PLT – 1200M
 
ACRACKER - Hung out throughout the event. A warning was issued against the horses racing manners.
 
BEAN A WHILE - Began awkwardly.
 
ISLA'S DAY - Raced three wide with cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MS THORPEDO - Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MY ODDETTE (NZ) - Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHAYSE 'N' TANYA - Slow to begin.
 
GOLD TRICKLE - Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
PRINCESS AMITY - Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed it to be lame in the off-hind leg. The representative for trainer Mr G Doughty was advised they will be required to obtain a veterinary certificate for the mare prior to it next racing.
 
Race 7: BUTCH AND COOKIE UNITED BM65 HCP – 1200M
 
BUMRAH (NZ) - Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
PRIVATE CHEETAH - Began awkwardly. Jockey A Fancourt advised that the gelding travelled comfortably throughout the event, however when asked to quicken when entering the home straight, it failed to improve as she anticipated and, in her opinion, ran on only fairly.
 
MIRACLESFROMHEAVEN - On returning to scale, Jockey S Cormack reported that in his opinion, the mare was not suited on the heavy track conditions today.
 
Race 8: PALMS SUPER SATURDAY OPEN HCP – 1100M
 
Stewards questioned jockey A Thompson (ELIXIR) and jockey C Bayliss (WUDANG BLADE) in relation to the tempo set in the middle stages of today’s event, whereby both runners established a considerable lead on the remainder of the field. Jockey Bayliss advised that it was his intention to hold the leading position during the event as per the horses established racing pattern and for that reason, when pressured by ELIXIR which improved to his outside, he elected to maintain a position to the inside of that runner rather than take a sit behind it during the middle stages. Jockey Thompson advised that in his opinion ELIXIR races best when not overly restrained in its races and therefore he was content with the tempo being set despite it being faster than he would have preferred. Stewards in noting the explanations off both riders, did advise them that in their opinion it may have been more advantageous to set a slightly slower tempo during the middle stages in an endeavour to allow their mounts a better opportunity to finish the race off.
 
FREDDIE FOX TROT – Slow to begin.
 
WUDANG BLADE - Overraced early and middle stages.
 
ELIXIR – Overraced early and middle stages.
 
SIDEKISS – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5.         Jockey S Bogenhuber – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 1.         Jockey C Bayliss – Use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300
Race 3.         Trainer I Turner – Late declaration of rider – LR67 - $200
Race 4.         Jockey T Brooker – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400
Race 5.         Jockey T Brooker – Use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400
 
Absent jockeys
L Tilley- Indisposed
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
HOT PROFIT, SUNDARA, AVENUE OF STARS, GREEN KUDOS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6.         ACRACKER – Hung out throughout – Warning placed.
Race 6.         PRINCESS AMITY – Lame off-hind leg – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         7 SLINKY’S STAR - Ms Skye Bogenhuber
Race 3:         1 NEVER PAID - Travis Wolfgram
                    9 BUBBLES ’N’ MORE - Chris Caserta
Race 4:         4 MUM’S MY ANGEL - Jackson Murphy
Race 6:         11 CHAYSE ’N’ TANYA - Jackson Murphy
                    17e PRINCESS AMITY - Sean Cormack
Race 7:         5 COPPER SUNSET - Jackson Murphy
Race 8:         6 WUDANG BLADE - Corey Bayliss
 
 
 
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.