RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 21st JUNE 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – OUT 2 METRES ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

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

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS, ROCKHAMPTON:

Saturday 14th June 2014

Trainer R. Vale reported that SURF FIRE had developed a throat infection, for which it had been treated.

Thursday, 19th June 2014

Trainer R. Vale reported that CLICK UP had been treated for a cough.

GENERAL:

Trainer F. Smith was fined $200 for failing to provide a treatment book, as required under A.R. 178F (3).

Pending any further submissions, Trainer N. Schofield was fined $200 for failing to provide a treatment record during a stable inspection on Friday morning.

Jockey A. Coome was fined $100 under LR12A for smoking whilst mounted during trackwork.

Prior to the running of Race 1, stewards received a report from the Integrity Regulation Unit member Mr John Hackett who conducted a search of trainer B. Currie's motor vehicle which revealed syringes and a number of treatment products. After taking evidence from Mr Hackett and trainer Currie stewards could not be satisfied that any treatment had been administered to UNSPOKEN or SEEN and therefore permitted both horses to start in their respective events. Trainer Currie was unable to provide any treatment records, however pre-race samples were taken from both runners and a post-race sample was taken from UNSPOKEN 3 hours following its race. Stewards will inquire further at a time and date to be fixed.

Stewards inquired into comments made by trainer M. Dore to the IRU on Friday afternoon. After taking initial evidence stewards adjourned the matter to a time and date to be fixed.

Race 1: James Boag Premium Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st IMBOSTERIA 2nd LATIN KING 3rd POPULAR BELIEF 4th - PERMISSION GRANTED

HE DON'T CARE (App. L. Tarrant) slipped behind on jumping and began awkwardly.

Following the race App. L. Tarrant reported that HE DON'T CARE was inclined to hang out until the 900 metres and raced wide for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities at that time. Subsequently trainer R. McCall reported that the gelding was significantly sore over the hindquarters. Mr McCall will be advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to HE DON'T CARE being permitted to race again.

Race 2: XXXX Island BenchMark 70 Handicap – 2207 metres
1st RADIANT JOY 2nd UNSPOKEN 3rd FOREVER MORE 4th - DAMN GOOD IDEA

PINANZA (B. Stewart) was slow to begin.

DAMN GOOD IDEA (A. Coome) raced wide until near the 1600 metres.

Near the 1600 metres UNSPOKEN (App. L. Tarrant) became awkward in its stride and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

In the home straight ROCK THE PAC (A. Butler) laid in.

PALMERSTON NORTH (D. Simmons) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the performance of ROCK THE PAC Jockey A. Butler stated that the gelding was disappointing. Jockey Butler said that ROCK THE PAC had travelled well however he could offer no further tangible reason for the performance other than that the gelding may have been flat after being transported to the region the previous day.

Jockey A. Spinks reported that RUNABOUT may have got its tongue over the bit and compounded badly in the home straight.


Race 3: PKF Lawler Hackett Two-Years-Old Plate - 1400 metres
1st EXECUTED 2nd LARABEE 3rd SERENE SAGA 4th - FINNOMONY

SICIMONACHICKEN (S. Sheargold) began awkwardly, shifted out at the start and lost ground.

When SICIMONACHICKEN shifted in near the 1000 metres, COURT LANE (L. Dillon) raced greenly and lay in and away from SICIMONACHICKEN, which had shifted back out, and had to be steadied.

Race 4: Eric Railton Memorial Farewell Open Handicap - 1050 metres
1st TEN SECONDS 2nd STORMWOOD 3rd PASSIVITY 4th - PRINCE MONASHEE

STORMWOOD (D. Evans) was a little fractious in the barriers, then when the start was effected was slow into stride.

TONK (L. Dillon) began awkwardly.

Jockey A. Butler was questioned regarding his riding of PRINCELY over the concluding stages. Jockey Butler stated that his instructions were to maintain cover for as long as possible, as the gelding races best when ridden in such a manner. Jockey Butler added that near the 400 metres PRINCELY rolled in behind STORMWOOD and had not responded to his riding until the final 200 metres, at which stage TEN SECONDS (M. Hellyer) improved to his outside and he was held up for clear running and went to the line without being fully tested.

When questioned as to his riding and the tactics adopted on EQUABLE, Jockey B. El-Issa stated that he was instructed to ride the gelding back in the field, however when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight EQUABLE failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: Wendy Mulry Travel Class 2 Handicap - 1050 metres
1st THAT'S POPS 2nd CUMANI 3rd TUNING 4th - WISHBONE JACK

HAYYLER'S DRAGON (A. Butler) began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with FRENCH GARRISON (A. Spinks).

CHATER GARDENS (D. Evans) slipped behind on jumping and began awkwardly. Jockey D. Evans reported that CHATER GARDENS usually races in a forward position, however after beginning awkwardly the filly got back in the field, which was detrimental to its chances in the event. A post-race veterinary examination of CHATER GARDENS did not reveal any significant abnormalities, however sustained minor skin lacerations to the off fore and off hind legs.

COURT AFFAIRE (D. Hayse) was slow to begin and near the 900 metres was steadied from the heels of ROMONA MISS (L. Dillon).

HAYYLER'S DRAGON (A. Butler) raced wide until near the 700 metres.

OUR CON ARTIST (B. El-Issa) and FRENCH GARRISON raced wide throughout.

Race 6: Claude Green Memorial Fillies and Mares Class 3 Handicap – 1200 metres
1st DOLPHUS 2nd SPONTANEITY 3rd ROC' DA FLOOR 4th - RISHONA

The start was delayed when DICHOTOMY (C. Spry) reared in the barriers. The mare was removed from the barriers, had to be re-saddled, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take its place in the field.

At the start RISHONA (S. Galloway) blundered, shifted out and made heavy contact with STOP CRYING (A. Spinks), which was taken out onto CASIROLL (A. Coome).

DAME JUDARIUS (C. McIver) was slow to begin.

BORN TO SURVIVE (S. McGovern) knuckled on jumping.

At approximately the 200 metres KIARA QUEEN (D. Simmons) shifted ground and caused RISHONA to be tightened between KIARA QUEEN and ROC' DA FLOOR (C. Whiteley).

SPONTANEITY (M. Hellyer) over-raced in the middle stages

DOLPHUS (D. Evans) raced 3 wide throughout.

Race 7: Inspirations Paint Rockhampton Cup Open Handicap – 1600 metres
1st VANDALISED 2nd LAUREN TATE 3rd CHOICE BRO 4th - VEEWAP

During an inspection on Friday morning it was noted that MOTORISED had a minor ailment to its off fore shin. A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the gelding to take its place in the field. Stewards acceded to a request by trainer F. Smith to place bandages on both front legs of the gelding. Mr Smith was fined $200 for failing to lodge a gear change prior to acceptances.

VEEWAP (M. Hellyer) and LEONARDO EXPRESS (D. Simmons) made contact on jumping.

SEEN (App. L. Tarrant) was slow to begin.

Near the 1200 metres, CASINO BENJO (S. Sheargold)and ENDLESS SHADOW (D. Evans) commenced to over-race. ENDLESS SHADOW was steadied from the heels of PLAYACTION (D. Hayse) and shifted out.

Near the 100 metres VANDALISED (B. Stewart) appeared to be struck across the region of its nose by the whip of A. Coome (LAUREN TATE).

NEVZLIN (L. Dillon) raced 3 wide throughout.

REVITALISE (A. Butler) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of JACK 'N' ME (B. El-Issa) revealed that the gelding had bowed its off fore tendon and had received treatment for the injury. Trainer M. Goodwin was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PLAYACTION revealed a superficial laceration and minor swelling to its off hind hock.

Race 8: The Capricornian Community Owned Bank Three-Years-Old Plate – 1600 metres
1st SIEGFRIED 2nd ABU BEN ADAM 3rd MYTHOLOGIST 4th - DAM FLASH

JOKERMAN (M. Hellyer) and DYNA ROSE (B. El-Issa) made contact on jumping.

HOT SAGA (D. Simmons) and SHOWAMIA (A. Merritt) were slow to begin.

ROCKET BILLY REBEL (C. Spry) shifted out at the start.

SIMON BON ROCKET (C. Whiteley) began awkwardly and Jockey Whiteley lost the use of his offside iron, which was re-gathered shortly thereafter.

Inside the 400 metres ROCKET BILLY REBEL had to be eased and shifted out from the heels of SHOWAMIA, which commenced to tire.

Inside the 200 metres HOT SAGA rolled in, resulting in JOKERMAN having to be momentarily steadied.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines

Trainer F. Smith $200 - fail to provide treatment book (A.R.178F (3)
Trainer N. Schofield $200 - fail to provide treatment record (A.R.178F (3)
Trainer F Smith- $200- Fail to effect gear change- AR 140
Jockey A. Coome $100 - smoking whilst mounted L.R.12A.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

PRE RACE- POPULAR BELIEF, DAMN GOOD IDEA, ROCK THE PAC, UNSPOKEN, EXECUTED, PRINCE MONASHEE, ROMONA MISS, MOTORISED, VANDALISED, PLAYACTION, NEVZLIN, SEEN, SIEGFRIED

POST-RACE- All Winners and second place getters, UNSPOKEN (3hrs post-race)

Warnings/Bars

Race 1- HE DON’T CARE- Sore over hindquarters- Vet cert required
Race 7 JACK ‘N’ ME- Bowed off fore tendon- Vet cert required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 7: PAZZESCO - Jockey C. McIver: late notification
CASINO BENJO - Jockey S. Sheargold: late notification