RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 29th MAY 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – OUT 6M ENTIRE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards –Mr. K Smith, Mr B. Nalder, Ms A Percival (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – I Schultz
Veterinarian- Ms L. Schiemer
Bookmakers Supervisor – S. Bryant
Swab attendants – P Taylor
Starter- M Henderson/C Matthews
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT- General

Trainer C Garland reported that VATICAN’S STAR had undergone a minor throat operation and been given a short spell.

Friday 23th MAY 2014 -

Race 5: XXXX Island QTIS 2YO Classic Handicap - 1100 metres

Trainer A Suli reported that QUICK ASSAULT would now be freshened up, and possibly given a barrier trial, with the view to starting at Rockhampton on 21st June 2014.

Race 8: May 29 - Celebrating Racing Heritage@Callaghan Park Class 2 Handicap

Trainer S Sigvart reported that STRATEGIC GLORY had struck itself on the off fetlock, as per its previous start. Subsequent x-rays revealed that the gelding had sustained bruising to its near fore fetlock and around its tendon sheath. Mr Sigvart said that the gelding will be treated and given light work.

GENERAL: Friday, 23rd May 2014.

Stewards reconvened an inquiry, opened on Friday, 23rd May 2014, into comments made by Jockey S. Sheargold following an incident in Race 7. Jockey Sheargold pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R. 175(q), in that he made an audible comment of a racial nature directed towards App. M. McGillivray that stewards deemed to be improper conduct. Stewards took into consideration Jockey Sheargold's forthright admission at the first available opportunity, that this was his first offence of this nature, the circumstances in which the comment was made and also that the comment was of a racial nature, by a senior rider to an apprentice and the area where the incident took place, stewards advised Jockey Sheargold that such comments cannot be condoned in the sport of racing. Stewards imposed a fine of $1,500.

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Late riding changes:

When Jockey A. Best failed to arrive on course because of transport difficulties substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: XXXX Gold Class 3 Plate - 1600 metres
1st DAMO'S TOUCH 2nd THE PANTZ 3rd POWER RANGER 4th - BENNY'S HALO

BENNY'S HALO (App. S. Fawke) was slow to begin.

POWER RANGER (D. Evans) and THE PANTZ (S. McGovern) were a little slow to begin.

BERRYBEAR (App. J. Orman) began awkwardly and slipped leaving the barriers.

Approaching the 700 metres BERRYBEAR was steadied from the heels of STAR MATERIAL (A. Coome). FADED (T. O'Hara), which was following, had to be eased to avoid the heels of BERRYBEAR, and POWER RANGER was shifted out three wide to avoid the heels of FADED and took THE PANTZ (S. McGovern) to a four wide position.

Race 2: Celebration of Callaghan Park’s Racing Heritage Class 6 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st STAY THE NIGHT 2nd KLITSCHKO 3rd PRINCELY 4th - SHORT TRIP

PEGUNNY CAT (App. J. Orman) began awkwardly and was slow to begin.

Race 3: Rockhampton Winter Racing Carnival - May 29th- June 21 Maiden Plate- 1100 metres
1st IMBOSTERIA 2nd ROSELLA EAGLE 3rd IRONOUTLAW 4th - QUEEN OF PERSIA

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer Ms A. Stephens for the late declaration of App. J. Orman as the rider of IRONOUTLAW.

After being placed in the barriers PIECE OF MAGIC (App. Payne) it was observed that gelding had cut its tongue. The horse was removed from the barriers, examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

SHARDAROBA (D. Hayse) refused to load into the barriers. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 2.30 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on SHARDAROBA be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

1¢ in the dollar for the win, for the winner IMBOSTERIA
3¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, IMBOSTERIA
3¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, ROSELLA EAGLE
5¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, IRONOUTLAW

Trainer G. Hughes was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate for the mare.

RETURN TO WHARTON (S. McGovern) began awkwardly.

CAPITALISED (C Pye) began awkwardly and jumped outwards.

At the start I WON'T LET GO (C. McIver) threw its head in the air, then raced ungenerously shortly after the start.

PIECE OF MAGIC (App. R. Payne) and I WON'T LET GO raced wide throughout.

Following the race Jockey C. Pye reported that after beginning awkwardly she pressured CAPITALISED to go forward and it was inclined to race with its head in the air. Jockey Pye said that she used the whip in a backhand manner at a time when the gelding was uncompetitive. Jockey Pye added that she was unable to use the whip on the horse in the early part of the straight when the horse raced greenly and erratic. Jockey Pye added further that she was finally able to apply the whip in the latter part of the straight, at which stage CAPITALISED made ground. Stewards noted the explanation, however they Rider reported that after beginning awkwardly she pressured mount to go forwardreminded Jockey Pye of her obligations under A.R. 137A regarding the use of the whip on a horse that is out of contention.


Race 4: XXXX Gold Island Class 2 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st POPULAR BELIEF 2nd ZABOMB 3rd EMOTIONALLY YOURS 4th - HAYYLER'S DRAGON

RESTRAINING ORDER (C. McIver) bounded in the air on jumping.

Near the 700 metres KILLER WASP (App. J. Orman) got its head up when racing ungenerously, which resulted in RESTRAINING ORDER having to steady.

In the middle stages HAYYLER'S DRAGON (A. Coome) raced ungenerously.

Leaving the 400 metres KILLER WASP was unable to improve into a run to the inside of HAYYLER'S DRAGON and was shifted to the outside near the 200 metres.

Near the 150 metres the whip of Jockey Spry, the rider of POPULAR BELIEF, broke.

DYNA ROSE (R. Vigar) raced wide throughout.

When questioned about the tactics of BORN TO SURVIVE, Jockey S. McGovern stated that he was instructed to take up a rearward position from his wide barrier and obtain a position closer to the running rail, similar to the manner in which he rode the mare at its most recent win.

Race 5: Hahn Premium Light QTIS 3YO Handicap - 1300 metres
1st MISS CHINCHILLA 2nd NUDE SECRETS 3rd DAM FLASH 4th - FORTBARREL

SIMON BON ROCKET (C. Whiteley), BREAKIN' RULES (App. R. Payne) and GO SAI (D. Simmons) were slow to begin.

COURTMAN (L. Dillon) began awkwardly and was further hampered by MISS CHINCHILLA (App. R. Vigar), which jumped in.

TOUCH 'N' GO (C Pye) shifted out at the start, taking CRAIGLEA FOCUS (App. S Fawke) out onto DORSAL FIN (App. A. Allen).

Near the 500 metres, COURTMAN shifted out from the heels of DORSAL FIN and made contact with BREAKIN RULES.

CRAIGLEA FOCUS (App. S. Fawke), DORSAL FIN and CRAIGLEA EVITA (C. McIver) raced wide throughout.

Jockey C Pye reported that TOUCH 'N' GO did not feel comfortable in its action from shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities.


Race 6: Bacardi Oakheart BM 60 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st THEFORCEBEWITHYOU 2nd DOREBOY 3rd 4th -

STREETFIRE (D. Hayse) was a little slow to begin.

SOCIETY LASS (App. A. Allen) began awkwardly, resulting in App. Allen becoming unbalanced.

BRILLIANT DRAGON (App. J. Orman) began awkwardly and was slow into stride.

In the early stages STORMWOOD (C. McIver) raced wide and was restrained to take up a position at the rear of the field.

Approaching the 600 metres BRILLIANT DRAGON (App. J. Orman) broke down with a fractured near fore shoulder and was euthanased on humane grounds.

LICK 'EM LOLLY(D. Simmons) raced wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
From 23/5 Jockey S. Sheargold $1,500 - improper conduct (A.R. 175(q))

Jockey absenteeism
A Best- Transport

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

Pre-race Race 1 DAMO’S TOUCH, POWER RANGER, CHERISHTHETHOUGHT, VANCOUVER GOLD
Post-race- All Winners

Warnings/Bars
SHARDAROBA- Unable to be loaded- B/Cert

Late Scratchings

RACE 3: SHARDAROBA - Refused to load into barriers- 2.30pm.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 3: IRONOUTLAW - App. J. Orman (Late)
SHARDAROBA - Jockey D. Hayse replaced Jockey A. Best - transport
RACE 4: IRIANA WILL - Jockey L. Dillon replaced Jockey A. Best
RACE 5: GO SAI - Jockey D. Simmons replaced Jockey A. Best