QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 29 JULY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE            TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (R3 retrospective)
RAIL – TRUE                    PENETROMETER – 5.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – N. Boyle, G. Lane, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – L. Smyth, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – D. Lovell
Swab Attendants – D. Hall, A. Fleming
Starter – S. Tou, C, Wallace
Jockeys Advocate – D. Tanti
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: RUTHERFORD FARM AGISTMENT AND SPELLING BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1650M
 
CHAMPAGNE ROCK – Began awkwardly.
 
CHOICE PRINCESS – As. C. Schmidt was to be overweight, M. Gray was substituted as rider. C. Schmidt was fined $100. Jumped the winning post shadow on the first occasion.
 
Race 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN H'CAP – 1650M
 
AUSTRALIAN PHAROAH – Had to be eased approaching the 600m.
 
STAR STRUCKED – Hampered at the start.
 
TREASURER JOH – Hampered leaving the winning post on the first occasion.
 
SIR ROTHEWAY – Began awkwardly and was then severely tightened for room and lost ground.
 
STREETSUSS – Commenced to hang out badly approaching the first turn near the 1400m despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in JOURNALIST being checked, forced wider and losing substantial ground. The horse continued to hang out for the remainder of the event, proving difficult to ride, and was eventually eased out of the race near the 400m. Trainer B. Ahrens will be advised that the horse would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official trial before being permitted to race again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had the thumps.
 
JOURNALIST – Had to be checked approaching the first turn near the 1400m, forced wider and lost substantial ground.
 
ZIEGELBAUER – Shifted out to improve approaching the 600m and in doing so bumped heavily with DRAGON RACER. AUSTRALIAN PHAROAH, which was following, had to be eased.
 
DE LA LAD – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Hampered leaving the winning post on the first occasion. Apprentice A. Spinks dropped his whip over the concluding stages.
 
MAJESTIC SHADOW – Held up rounding the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
REAL ROMANCE – J. Mallyon reported at scale that he had to check his mount at the start after being tightened for room and as a result settled further back than anticipated. Trainer L. Ross reported that following the race the mare returned with blood in its mouth.
 
DRAGON RACER – Bumped heavily on the hind quarters at the start and became unbalanced. Hampered leaving the winning post on the first occasion. Raced wide throughout. Bumped heavily approaching the 600m.
 
Race 3: CLEAR SUMMER LODGE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1050M
 
ENTERPRISE ROSIE – Slow to begin. Laid out across the heels of WONZERO near the 800m and had to be steadied.
 
FATZ – Raced three wide without cover. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, A. Badger explained that the filly, which was having its first start today, commenced to hang out from the 800m and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ZEZOLLA – Overraced when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. R. Plumb reported to stewards that the mare was not comfortable in today’s firm track conditions.
 
ALLORIAN – Held up momentarily rounding the home turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages when racing to the inside of ENTERPRISE ROSIE, which shifted in marginally under pressure.
 
BONNY BRIE – Raced wide throughout.
 
CATCHULATA – Raced four wide without cover. When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, jockey B. Appo stated that his instructions were to lead if possible, however the filly failed to show the necessary speed to comply with these instructions and as a result when attempting to improve forward was caught racing wide. He added that the filly was not entirely comfortable on today’s tight track, however was still disappointing in its performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
DOUBLE LIGHT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.
 
Race 4: XXXX CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1200M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed when L. Cheshire, the rider of PRINCE OF PEACE, after viewing the stewards patrol footage, made an application for her mount to be declared a non-runner as her barrier gates did not open simultaneously with all other gates. After taking evidence from jockey Cheshire and trainer’s representative Mr J. Sexton and viewing the videos of the start, stewards established that although the barrier gates of PRINCE OF PEACE were marginally slow to open, they were not satisfied that it had any material effect on the horse’s placing in the field and therefore declared the horse a runner.
 
ROCKY NUGGET – Shifted in at the start and bumped SCARLET JANE. Raced wide from the 600m. Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
A NEW SOUND – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ALFIE JUNIOR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SCARLET JANE – Bumped at the start.
 
BIG BRITCHES – Presented to the parade ring with winkers, which was not part of its advertised gear. On an undertaking from the trainer that the mare wore that gear at its previous start, stewards, after making further inquiries, established that the horse had worn that gear at its previous start and therefore allowed the mare to race in that gear despite it not being advertised. A public announcement was made this effect.
 
JILL’S SHADOW – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 5: TRACKSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY QTIS 3YO CLASS 1 PLATE – 1400M
 
AURUM LAD – Began awkwardly, making contact with the barrier partition.
 
MOBILE – Bumped near the 1000m, forced in and had to be steadied from heels. Stable representative was advised that a fine of $100 would be imposed on trainer B. Lockwood for the late declaration of R. McMahon as rider.
 
MR ATTITUDE – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, apprentice A. Spinks explained that the gelding overraced when the pace steadied through the middle stages and he felt as a result the horse then failed to finish its race off and proved disappointing.
 
TRUE STEPPER – Bumped on a number of occasions near the 1000m.
 
LILLIE EVANGELENE – Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in near the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider, making contact with MOBILE, which was forced in and had to be steadied from the heels of MR ATTITUDE. A short distance later, when awkwardly placed to the inside of the heels of MR ATTITUDE, made contact with TRUE STEPPER, and both runners continued to bump on a number of occasions shortly after. Both R. McMahon (MOBILE) and R. Plumb (TRUE STEPPER) were advised that although riders were encouraged to ride competitively, they should not ride in such a manner as to compromise the safety of other riders.
 
SEND US A SIGN – Commenced to hang out from the 600m. Trainer R. Litton indicated that he would now send the filly for a spell. The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse had pulled a plate. Mr Litton was advised that the filly must officially trial prior to being permitted to race again.

STRIDE OF PRIDE – Slow to begin. Performed uncompetitively. Trainer M. Hemmings will be advised that the filly will be ineligible to compete at TAB venues until such time as its country form improves. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 6: LOGAN AND ALBERT HOTEL AFTER PARTY CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1100M
 
HARLEY HOG – Bumped at the start.
 
HERE’S TO LUXURY – Began awkwardly and made contact with HARLEY HOG, then a short distance later had to be steadied when tightened for room. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, Ms C. Schmidt stated that it was her intention to take up a forward position, however after being tightened for room at the start she was obliged to settle further back than anticipated. She added that this had a detrimental effect on the chances of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ARTFUL SONG – Raced wide throughout.
 
MELDOLA BLUE – Began awkwardly.
 
COSPY – Stewards permitted apprentice N. Fazackerley fulfil the engagement notwithstanding that he was unable to claim down to his riding weight. Apprentice Fazackerley was reprimanded. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 7: BEC’S LAST FLING BEFORE THE RING BENCHMARK 50 H'CAP – 1400M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of equal 3rd placegetter WIG WAM BAM to view the photo finish image.
 
CAPTAIN CLAYTON – When questioned regarding the horse’s improved performance, trainer G. Sitek explained that the gelding has been racing over shorter distances from wide barriers and as a result has raced wide, which he felt reflected its performances. He added that today the gelding was able to settle in a good position close to the rail and the step up in distance also had an effect on its performance. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
LORD CHAMBERLAIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
LEGS UNBARRED – Blundered at the start.
 
WIG WAM BAM – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
PARMELIA – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SUPPLEMENTS – Slow to begin.
 
WARDEH – Inconvenienced behind the weakening ABANDONMENT near the 500m.
 
MONACO MIRACLE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. App. N. Fazackerley – failed to claim down to riding weight – AR. 92(12)
 
Fines
Race 1. C. Schmidt – $100 – overweight – AR. 120(b)
Race 5. Tnr. B. Lockwood - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Champagne Rock, Hol’s Springsteen, General Sidereus, Karaharaga, Lillie Evangelene, Artful Song, Abandonment
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Harley Hog, Just Truckin’
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. STREETSUSS – hung out throughout, eased out of race – official trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. STRIDE OF PRIDE – performed uncompetitively – ineligible to compete at TAB venues until such time as country form improves – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. SEND US A SIGN – hung out – official trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.         CHOICE PRINCESS – M. Gray
Race 5.         MOBILE – R. McMahon
Race 6.         COSPY – N. Fazackerley
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision