QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROMA RACE CLUB
 
ROMA – SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2022
 
WEATHER – FINE                                                               TRACK RATING – GOOD- SAND/Dirt                                                                 RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
Stewards – C Simpson
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr W Nason
Swab Attendants – Veterinarian
Starter – J Harvey
Photo Finish Operator- N Evans
 
 
GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 900M
 
 
STELLAR WAY- was slow to begin.
 
HANGRY- began awkwardly then travelled three -wide with no cover for the majority of the race.
 
EIL’N’ALL- began awkwardly then travelled three- wide with cover during the middle stages of the event.
 
PLENTY OF TICKER- raced extremely wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 2: XXXX DRY MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
 
BEAN FORTUNATE-after the race Trainer J Brand reported to Stewards that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. A post- race veterinary examination revealed the horse had bled from both nostrils and as a result the horse is not permitted to start in a race for three (3) month and would be required to undergo a 1000m gallop in the presence of Stewards.
 
HIMSELF- was slow to begin and became tailed off from the 800m point. Stewards spoke with Trainer M Kropp regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Mr Kropp advised he was disappointed in the run and that once the horse missed the start, it wasn’t suited by the conditions today did resent the kickback. Stewards noted Mr Kropp’s explanation.
 
SHE MEANS BUSINESS- the start was delayed with the mare proving difficult to load. Trainer Mr C Storch was advised by stewards the horse would be required to pass a trial prior to its next start to the satisfaction of stewards.
 
CAJUN LADY- shifted out to improve from the 500m and then travelled wide from the 400m point for the remainder of the event.
 
 
Race 3: WHITE CLAW OPEN PLATE 1000M
 
 
VJ DAY- leaving the 800m hung in for a short distance.
 
SHINJI- raced three- wide with no cover for the majority of the race.
 
MINTED- was slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 4: HAHN SUPER DRY 3.5 QTIS CLASS 3 PLATE 1200M
 
 
BLACK STREAM- raced four- wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
COAT OF ARMS- over-raced during the early stages while being restrained.
 
PACKAGE- slow to begin.
 
SALAZAR- was slow to begin then travelled wide with no cover for the majority.
 
SATINE- travelled three- wide with no cover during the middle stages of the race.
 
 
Race 5: JAMES SQUIRE GINGER BEER BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1640M
 
 
GONZO- G GERAN- slow to begin, raced three- wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
JERRY ZANDA- S CHAMPKIN (a)- began awkwardly.
 
ZABCAN- O WEBB (a)- shifted out when negotiating the home turn then raced extremely wide for the remainder, finishing the race off strongly.
 
GHETTO BOY- L MILLER- gradually lost ground during the middle stages despite the urgings of the rider to improve its position and then appeared to weaken and raced disappointingly from that point. A post-race Veterinary examination was undertaken with no abnormalities detected.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Nil

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Nil
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Race 4- PACKAGE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2- SHE MEANS BUSINESS- AR 75 (1)(b) - difficult to load- Trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.
 
Bleeders
 
Race 2- BEAN FORTUNATE- AR79- bled both nostrils as a result the gelding is not to start in any race for a period of three (3) months and required to undergo a 1000m gallop in the presence of Stewards.
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1- SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE- S McGovern
 
Race 2- STAYS ON TOUR- P Hamblin
 
Race 2- SHE MEANS BUSINESS- S McGovern
 
Race 3- SHINJIN- Appr O Webb
 
Race 4- HARAMAIN- S McGovern
 
Race 5- GONZO- G Geran
 
Race 5- ZABCAN- Appr O Webb
 
Late scratchings
 
 
Nil
 
 
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.