QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
 
ROCKHAMPTON – TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL + 8m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – E Suli, S Coulthard, S Stehbens (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – S Olsen
Swab Attendants – E Burgess
Starter – T Williams
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Bluff Race 5 JELLINBAH MINE BLUFF CUP BENCHMARK 60 Handicap – Trainer G Bell advised stewards that the following day after the event, a veterinary examination of DAWSON DIMOND revealed the mare to have bowed its offside tendon. She now advises that the mare is going to become a brood mare.
 
GENERAL
 
Overweights accepted by the stewards:
Race 1 – A Layt – +1kg
Race 2 – R Wiggins – +1kg
Race 6 – R Wiggins – +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP         1500 M
 
BRAND NEW (NZ) – Shifted out under pressure over the last 300m.
 
THE EIGHTH I AM – Began awkwardly. Hung out noticeably under pressure when looking to be shifted wider and as a result near the 150m hung in across the heels of BRAND NEW (NZ) when that runner shifted out. After inquiring into the incident stewards took into account the evidence provided by both J Stanley (BRAND NEW(NZ)) and R Wiggins (THE EIGHTH I AM) and could not be satisfied that the actions of either rider required action being taken, as such a warning was placed against the racing manners of THE EIGHTH I AM for hanging in.
 
REGAL FIELD – Stood flat footed and was slow to begin. Slow to muster speed.
 
STELLA REACH – Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
SUPER ROOSTER – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 2: TAB CLASS 1 HANDICAP       1050 M
 
Prior to correct weight stewards considered a protest by second placed rider A Layt (RUBUNKAR) against the winner (FAY FAYE) J Taylor alleging inference over the final 150m. After viewing the available replays, considering the riders statements and submissions from the respective trainers, it was established that in the early stages of the home straight RUBUNKAR attempted to improve into a tight run to the inside of FAY FAYE and rider A Layt persisted with his attempt, which resulted in RUBUNKAR contacting the hindquarter of FAY FAYE near the 100m resulting in that runner becoming unbalanced. The stewards were satisfied that any interference that occurred was caused by RUBUNKAR improving tightly to the inside of FAY FAYE so therefore the protest was dismissed, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s numbers.
 
RUBUNKAR – Jockey A Layt was reminded of his obligations when taking a tight run so as not to impede the progress of his own mount or that of other runners.
 
INCLUSION – Slow to begin.
 
DRAGON'S SNIP – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride. Over raced during the run and on occasions raced ungenerously.
 
 
Race 3: RACING INDUSTRY AWARDS 16 SEPTEMBER QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP         1200 M
 
SWITCH AND SLIDE – Shifted outwards under pressure near the 150m.
 
ONOMATOPOEIA – Jumped inwards at the start.
 
KANAIRD – Laid out under pressure. Apprentice J Doolanwas fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.
 
ORCA – Jumped outwards at the start. Jockey J Murphy was suspended for 7 days under AR132(5) for his use of the whip on 18 occasions over the concluding stages, 4 more than permitted. The suspension was ordered to commence at midnight 29/08/23 and conclude midnight 5/09/23.
 
ARTOPIA – Began awkwardly.
 
BEAN THERE TOO – Raced wide throughout.
 
SEND THE MONEY – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure down the home straight.
 
MISHANI TWILIGHT – Impeded after the start between runners.
 
MISHANI TYCOON – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
Race 4: ROCKY SPORTS CLUB CLASS 3 HANDICAP         1400 M
 
 
ANTAGONISER – Jockey C Whiteley reported his mount failed to settle and over raced for the majority.
 
VALTINO – Raced in restricted room near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near hind leg which was treated and required no stand down.
 
THORBEN – Jockey J Taylor reported that his mount felt uncomfortable in its action and therefore eased it down over the final 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be significantly lame in the near foreleg and a veterinary clearance is required before racing or trialling.
 
ELVIARE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey A Sewell reported that his mount hung in badly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 5: ELDERS REAL ESTATE YEPPOON BM70 HANDICAP         1100 M
 
SVINDAL – Slow to begin.
 
SIDEARM – Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight. Apprentice J Doolan was Reprimand under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
 
TYCOON THUNDER – Hung in for the entirety of the home straight.
 
KAHAYLAAN – Over raced in the early and middle stages and then laid in under pressure over the final 300m.
 
CHAMELEON CHOICE – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages when leading.
 
WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the final 250m.
 
KAYLEEN – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: FAREWELL ELDERS' PETER MOSS 0 - 55 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
The start was delayed due to SPRITES breaking through the barriers before being quickly restrained. A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the gelding to start.
 
TIERRA DEL FUEGO – Held up for clear racing room in the early part of the home straight. Raced in restricted room briefly leaving the 200m.
 
STAR PRINCE – Slow to begin.
 
ATOUCHOFSYN – Wide throughout. Looked awkward in its action throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PEGGIE BOOM – Rounding the 900m turn was restrained off heels for some distance due to the moderate tempo.
 
STEP THIS WAY – Jockey J Murphy advised his mount settled further back than anticipated after being slow into stride.
 
GIVES ME CHILLS – Began awkwardly.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Rounding the 900m turn was restrained off heels for some distance due to the moderate tempo.
 
ASTRAL ODYSSEY – Began awkwardly bumping with KIRELLA SHORES. Rounding the 900m turn was restrained off heels for some distance due to the moderate tempo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5 – Apprentice J Doolan – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Reprimand – use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m.
 
 
Fines
Race 3 – Apprentice J Doolan – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $300 – use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m.

Suspensions
Race 3 – Jockey J Murphy, 7 days AR132(5) - use of the whip on 18 occasions over the concluding stages, 4 more than permitted. midnight 29/08/23 and conclude midnight 5/09/23.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
OUR ROCKETMAN, ONOMATOPOEIA, CUSACK, GIVES ME CHILLS.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1 – THE EIGHTH I AM – warning – Racing manners.
Race 4 – THORBURN – Vet certificate required.
 
Protests
 
Protest Race 2 – Second against First – Dismissed
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.