QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BEAUDESERT,  TUESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2018
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – SOFT 7/SOFT 6 10:40AM/SOFT 5 AFTER RACE 7            
RAIL – TRUE              
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – I. Brown, K. Daly, G Lane
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – A. Rayward, B. Wilson
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, A. Schofield
Starter – K. Watson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club, Saturday, 20 October – Race 5
 
When questioned trainer C. Munce stated he was somewhat disappointed in the performance of TORRIENTE as the gelding had pleased him in trials and work leading into the event.  Mr Munce added the gelding may benefit from a step up in distance and a possible gear change at its next start
 
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Race 1:  The Welcome Burleigh Town Village Maiden H’cap – 1050m
 
 
DIRECT DRIVE – Apprentice C. Gallagher was dislodged from his mount during the preliminary. Examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and cleared to start.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on its pre-race manners.  Hampered at the start. Hung off rounding the home turn. Cast its near hind plate during the race.
 
MIGHTY CASTLE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
BEL’S BANNER – Slow to begin.
 
LITTLE NIKKAS – Approaching the 800  when racing in restricted room to the inside of MIGHTY CASTLE, shifted in away and made heavy contact with the running rail for some distance and lost ground.
 
DELPHOX – Hampered when tightened for room near the 950m.
 
 
Race 2:  Aquis Beaudesert Maiden H’cap – 1050m
 
CHARLUA – Bumped at the start.
 
LITTLE NATURAL – Slow to begin.
 
DENMAN DANCER – Bumped at the start. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DASHING OCEAN – Had to be restrained from the heels of DENMAN DANCER passing the 500.

NICCENDI – Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final stages of the race.
 
 
 
Race 3:  The  Derby Day Packages On Sale Now Maiden H’cap – 1300m
 
DOCAROCKET – Trainer A.  Willick was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Near the 150m had to be restrained from the heels of DRAM DANZA, which was weakening. Jockey Dittman reported that the mare as not entirely comfortably in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
 
ANGEL OF WAR – Began awkwardly.
 
DREAM DANZA – Hampered at the start.  A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which commenced to weaken passing the 500m revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
DAZZLING GREY – Hampered at the start.  Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SHCHILL ROCK YOU – Hampered at the start.
 
KUZIZZLE – Hampered at the start.
 
IBERIAN LACE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 4:  The Kiss And Make Up @ Aquis Farm Class 1 H’cap -  1650m

CAVALLI – Stewards permitted the late gear change being bar plates on in front.
 
BILL THE CONQUEROR – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden closer to the speed. The horse was ridden accordingly. Severely checked when struck heels near the 400m.
 
SECRET SITES – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
VOLOMITE – Overraced in the early stages and was shifted 3 wide near the 1100m and allowed to stride forward to race outside leader near the 700m.
 
DARK ELEMENT – Near the 400m broke down and shifted out abruptly.  A veterinary examination revealed a significant injury to the off-hind pastern and the gelding was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds. Stewards ordered that routine swab samples be taken from the gelding.  Trainer B. Lockwood advised stewards that DARK ELEMENT had been a sound horse throughout its career.
 
JET TRAIN – Severely checked and struck heels near the 400m, resulting in jockey M. McGillivray being dislodged.
 
IOWA - Checked and forced wider on the track near the 400m.
 
PATRIOTIC ROSE - Severely checked near the 400m.
 
CORSINI - Severely checked and forced wider near the 400m.
 
YABULU LAD checked near 400m.
 
As M.McGillivray was transported to hospital for observation, this resulted in a delay for another Ambulance to arrive on course. Subsequently all scheduled starting times were put back a race with Race 9 being scheduled for 5:20pm.
 
Race 5:  The  Day @ Aquis Beaudesert Benchmark 60 H’cap – 2450m
 
BOUCHARD – Declared a late scratching at 8.14 am.  Trainer R. Smith was fined $100 for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time.
 
TANG DYNASTY – Change of tactics. To be ridden further forward if circumstances permit.  Slow to begin and as a consequence settled at the rear of the field.
 
OAKFIELD MONARCH – Near the 200m steadied to avoid the heels of STELLA’S CHANCE, which shifted in when not quite clear.  Jockey D. Smith, rider of STELLA’S CHANCE, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.
 
CATCH ME LATAR – Jockey A. Allen pleaded guilty to a charge under AR135(b) in that he did apply pressure to the gelding approaching and  rounding the home turn with a lap remaining and shifted wider upon straightening and continued to pressure the horse to the winning post with a lap remaining before easing the horse after the post.  In the opinion of the stewards, he failed to give his mount full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position in the race.  Jockey A. Allen was suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 weeks, to commence at midnight, 23 October and to expire at midnight, 4 December 2018. When considering penalty the Stewards took into account Mr Allen’s unblemished record with a charge of this kind, penalty precedents and the circumstances of this particular breach. Stewards also considered that Mr Allen is a senior rider and that these matters have a negative impact on the image of the sport.
 
LEPRECHAUN LAD – Stewards questioned trainer K. Hickmott regarding the gelding firming in the market significantly today. Mr Hickmott explained that due to recent wet weather, the horse had missed some engagements and raced last Saturday, 20 October, at the Gold Coast over the unsuitable distance of 1400m.  He stated he did not support the horse today and advised connections it may have a place chance in today’s event. The explanation was noted.
 
STELLA’S CHANCE – When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, trainer Mr L. Ross noted the gelding was having only its third start for his stable, the first start of which was over the unsuitable distance of 1400m, and at its last start over 1800m the horse began awkwardly and was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated. Mr Ross added that the gelding was suited by the step up in distance today when able to be ridden in a more prominent position.  
 
 
Race 6:  Spill The Beans @ Aquis Farm GG&E Benchmrk 58 H’cap – 1000m
 
TORQUATO TASSO – Declared a late scratching at 8.14 am. Trainer R.Smith was fined $100.
 
BEBADO – Slow to begin.
 
BACK CHAT – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in for a major part of the home straight.
 
PITBULL – Had to be steadied when tightened for room near the 800m between BACK CHAT and DUBAWI SNIPER, which was taken in by DREAM WILDER. Trainer W. Graham was fined $200 under the provisions of AR.140A(2) for negligence in that the horse was not properly saddled when presented to race when it had one side of the surcingle through the stirrup iron.  
 
BRANDY BALLOON – Had to be steadied over the final stages.
 
SHITAKE – Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice L. Kilner regarding the tactics she adopted. Apprentice Kilner stated she was instructed to lead and the horse raced fresh today and she was unable to restrain it when racing clear of the field. Her explanation was noted.
 
 
Race 7:  $60 Country Luncheon On Derby Day F&M Benchmark 58 H’cap – 1100m
 
AQUAJEWEL – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
KOSCIUSZKO EXPRESS– Jumped awkwardly and shifted out. Overraced in the early stages.
 
SOME COLLECT – Slow to begin.
 
LIMITED – Had to be eased soon after the start when tightened for room.
 
CAPITAL CITY – When weakening had to be steadied inside the 100m.
 
Race 8:  The Mission @ Aquis Farm F&M Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1400m
 
CASINO EVIL – Slow to begin.
 
CAPE DENISON – Had to be checked soon after the start when tightened for room.
 
GRANDE CASADORA – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TANGO YANKEE – Overraced in the early stages and had to be restrained from heels.
 
NORTHERN DEVINE – Had to be momentarily steadied from heels near the 400m.  Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TWO FOR THE ROAD – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 9: Domesday @ Aquis Farm CG&E Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1400m
 
MJOLNIR – Declared a late scratching at 10.30 am. Trainer R. Mackay was fined $300. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account that his actions had cost an emergency a start in the race.

THE BIG EATER – Slow to begin.  Held up rounding the home turn and had to alter course to the inside in order to improve.
 
ENGRAVED – Hampered soon after the start. Raced 3 wide throughout.  Was forced wider from the 150m and over the final stages had to shift out in order to improve.  
 
PAT KASH – Held up approaching the rounding the home turn.  Over the final stages improved onto the heels of THE BIG EATER and had to be checked.
 
LANDALE – Hung out when placed under pressure, which resulted in BOLD SAM shifting wider. Apprentice H.English was advised to make a greater effort to stop riding and straighten her mounts in the future.
 
BOLD SAM – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Forced wider in the home straight
 
AIRLIE REWARD –  Hung in under pressure in the straight. Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
VIMSTINCTION – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
MAJOR LUCK – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 3.           Alicia Willick – Trainer $100 – Late rider – LR70
Race 5.           Rochelle Smith – Trainer - $100 – Late scratching - $100 – AR114
Race 6.           Rochelle Smith -  Trainer - $100 – Late scratching - $100 – AR114
                        Wayne Graham – Trainer – Negligence in saddling - $200 – AR140A
Race 9.           Reg Mackay – Trainer – Late rider (cost emergency run) - $300 – LR70                    

Suspensions
Race 5.           Anthony Allen – Jockey –  Failed to give his mount full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position in the field  -  6 weeks suspension – M/n 23.10.18 to m/n 4. 12.18 - AR135(b)
 
Race day injuries/illness
M. McGillivray – Injured – Clearance required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Patriotic Rose, Vimstinction,
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Leprechaun Lad, Magic Scent
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.           Direct Drive – Pre-race manners - Warning
 
Falls
Race 4.           M. McGllivray (Jet Train)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Nil.
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision