QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB – TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE/STORMS                RAIL – TRUE          PENETROMETER – 4.38
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3
SOFT 7 (Retrospective Race 3)
HEAVY 8 (Retrospective Race 5)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – D. Aurisch, C. Albrecht, K. Daly
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, G. Gray
Starter – S. Tou, C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M
 
CAPTAIN'S PICK – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Had to be checked near the 1100m and lost its position. S. Drake, the rider of VOANABA, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that at that point she allowed her mount to shift in when not fully clear of CAPTAIN’S PICK and at the same time reduced the pace. Jockey Drake’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 11 days, to commence at midnight on Tuesday 28 February and expire at midnight on Saturday 11 March 2017.
 
Apprentice A. Spinks was questioned regarding his tactics, particularly why he elected to restrain and surrender the lead approaching the 1100m and allow VOANABA to improve forward and obtain the lead, rather than allowing his mount to lead, which he was instructed to do by trainer B. Currie. Furthermore, stewards questioned him as to the reason why he did not use more vigour passing the 1000m to maintain contact with the remainder of the field instead of  obtaining a position at the rear of the field. Trainer B. Currie also expressed his dissatisfaction with apprentice Spinks’ riding of the horse. Apprentice A. Spinks stated that after beginning well he felt he had obtained the lead easily and therefore he elected to ease and allow VOANABA to cross. He admitted that in hindsight this was a misjudgement by him. Stewards agreed with apprentice Spinks that he had erred in not maintaining the lead as instructed in the early stages, however took into account his relative inexperience as an apprentice and did not take any action against his licence other than to remind him to ride his mounts, when possible, to instructions and not leave himself open to being culpable under the rules. Stewards also advised apprentice Spinks that his ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Riding Skills Panel for tutelage. A post-race veterinary examination of the horse revealed no significant findings.
MY FIRECRACKER – Had to be checked from the heels of CAPTAIN’S PICK passing the 1200m. A short distance later again had to be checked and shifted out to avoid heels, resulting in OUR ROCKY being forced wider on the track.
 
OUR ROCKY – Forced wider on the track approaching the 1100m and as a result raced three wide without cover for the remainder of the event.
 
BROOKTON ICE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running upon entering the home straight and had to shift to the inside of VOANABA in order to improve.
 
VOANABA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 2: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM RATINGS BAND 0-62 H'CAP – 1650M
 
ROCKY EXPECTATIONS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had mild heat stress.
 
TUNE OUT – As the horse had raced on the weekend, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which cleared it to start. Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BLACKJACK PRINCESS – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM F&M MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
 
The start of this race was delayed when upon arrival at the barriers the riders expressed concerns as to the storm activity in the area and the decision was made to return all runners back to the enclosure until the storm activity passed.
 
GIFT OF LIFE – Slow to begin.
 
JUST PIP – Slow to begin. Hung out near the 700m and raced ungenerously and then shifted out and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
LUCKY’S LIL GIRL – Dislodged the rider when leaving the enclosure on the first occasion, recaptured by the Clerk of the Course, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.
 
MISS COLOMBIA – As the horse had raced on the weekend, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which cleared it to start.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to SOFT 7 retrospective.
 
Race 4: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
 
Due to the delay to the start of Race 3, this race was rescheduled to 3:10 pm.
 
BLACK CREEK – Hampered shortly after the start. Inclined to lay in in the home straight. Apprentice C. Jokic reported at scale that her mount did not handle the prevailing track conditions.
 
GOOD WORK – As the horse had raced on the weekend, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which cleared it to start.
 
LONE MARKSMAN – As the horse had raced on the weekend, it underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which cleared it to start. Trainer B. Robinson advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in the lead if circumstances permit. The horse settled in a midfield position.
 
BUTTER TOAST, which refused to be loaded into the barriers, was declared a late scratching at 3:17 pm. Trainer B. Currie was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. Mr Currie indicated to stewards that the gelding would now be retired from his stable. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on BUTTER TOAST be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
33 cents in the dollar for the Win #10
21 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
21 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
21 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #5
 
SUMMERILL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Lost further ground shortly after the start when putting in a number of awkward strides. Began to race keenly leaving the 800m, shifted out and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
Race 5: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
 
COUNTER MEAL – A. Sewell dropped his whip near the 100m.
 
ROCK SPARK – Following the running of Race 1 trainer B. Currie approached stewards to request that apprentice S. Sweeney replace apprentice A. Spinks on ROCK SPARK as Mr Currie was most dissatisfied with apprentice Spinks’ handling of his runner in Race 1. Stewards acceded to this request, however ordered that apprentice Spinks be entitled to a winning or losing riding fee. Apprentice S. Sweeney subsequently replaced apprentice A. Spinks as rider. Slow to begin.
 
Following the running of this event, due to the track deteriorating it was downgraded to HEAVY 8 retrospective.
 
Race 6: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1050M
 
The start of this race was rescheduled to 4:15 pm.
 
TEVYE became fractious in the barriers, reared up and became cast. The horse was examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 4:16 pm on veterinary advice. Trainer L. Gough was advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on TEVYE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
5 cents in the dollar for the Win #3
5 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
5 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #10
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow trainer B. Robinson to view the photo finish image for 4th.
 
CONGELATOR – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped HOW BIG’S THE HOLE.
 
BEVEILE – L. Tarrant reported that his mount failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near foreleg consistent with being galloped on.
 
SWEET SAVANNAH – Raced wide throughout.
 
HOW BIG’S THE HOLE – Bumped at the start.
 
Race 7: BET SMARTER WITH THE BANKROLL BIBLE.COM CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1050M
 
DOUBLE MEANING – Began awkwardly.
 
PSYCHO SAID SO – Raced wide throughout. Made the home turn wide. Shifted in over the concluding stages, resulting in JUSTASAGA having to be eased. Apprentice H. English was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
EMBER GLOW – Had to be steadied from heels approaching the finish line. Apprentice A. Sewell was fined $100 for failing to ride his mount to the end of the race. In determining penalty, stewards did not believe apprentice Sewell’s actions had cost his mount 4th place.
 
STORM ANCHOR – Slow to begin. F. Jervis reported at scale that her left foot made heavy contact with the barrier partition on jumping away, placing her at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
 
FAMOUS GROUSE – Bumped rounding the turn at the 700m.
 
BLAZE ON – Beaten 27.5 lengths. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer B. Robinson indicated that the horse would now be leaving his stable.
 
JUSTASAGA – Had to be eased over the concluding stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 1. S. Drake – careless riding - 11 days (28.2.17 - 11.3.17) – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 7. App. A. Sewell - $100 – fail to ride mount out – AR. 137(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Captain’s Pick, My Firecracker, Our Rocky, Brookton Ice, Voanaba, Psycho Said So
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. BUTTER TOAST – refused to load, late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. TEVYE – fractious, reared up, became cast in barriers, late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.         MY FIRECRACKER – B. Stewart
Race 3.         MISS COLOMBIA – J. Hoopert
Race 4.         GOOD WORK – J. Hoopert
Race 5.         ROCK SPARK – S. Sweeney
Race 6.         DRUM MASTER – B. Stower
                     NORTHERN WINGS – M. Hellyer
Race 7.         CURRENT FIGURES – L. Tarrant
                     BLAZE ON – A. Badger
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.         ROCKY NUGGETT – 2:50 pm – track downgrade
                     BUTTER TOAST – 3:17 pm – refused to load
Race 6.         DRUM MASTER – 3:27 pm – track downgrade
                     TEVYE – 4:16 pm – became cast in barriers
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision