QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
GOLD COAST TC @ BEAUDESERT
 
AQUIS BEAUDESERT – SATURDAY 08 JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Soft 7, upgraded to a Soft 6 after Race 1 RAIL – True                     PENETROMETER – 5.65
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K Daly
Stewards – S Heidke (Steward), D McMahon (Cadet), C Fedrick (Asst. Steward)
Clerk of Scales – B Connell (Asst. Steward)
Judge – S McMahon, K McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr L Cosgrove
Swab Attendants – L Bobeszko
Starter – K Watson
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowance at today’s meeting-
Race 1: MALARINA – J Guthmann-Chester +1kg (55.5)
 
The start of Race 1 was delayed when the club farrier failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time. As a result, all races were put back one time slot with Race 8 to commence at 4:36pm.
 
Race 1: STRONGER AT AQUIS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres
 
TIGER TOWN – On arrival on course it was established that the off-fore plate had shifted when being transported to the track. The horse was subsequently re-plated and underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey N Callow reported the horse began awkwardly, travelled fairly throughout the run, however when paced under pressure from the 400m, was disappointing. Trainer G Hickman also expressed some disappointment in the performance, adding that he was of the opinion TIGER TOWN would be better suited in races over a longer distance than that of today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
EXTRA FREE – Began awkwardly.
 
MOONLIGHT KICKS – Checked at the start between STILETTOS which shifted out and EXTRA FREE which began awkwardly. Near the 900m, when over racing, had to be restrained from the heels of MISHANI LIGHT which shifted in when not fully clear. Jockey J Taylor the rider of MISHANI LIGHT was advised to exercise greater care.
 
MALARINA – Raced wide throughout. Passing the 600m, taken wider on the track when MISHANI LIGHT shifted out to improve.
 
PARIS ART – When placed under pressure approaching the 400m, shifted in and crowded STILETTOS which had to be eased. Raced greenly for the remainder of the race.
 
STILETTOS – Began awkwardly and shifted out. When over- racing had to be steadied from the heels of EXTRA FREE near the 900m. Crowded for room near the 400m and had to be eased.
 
Following the running of Race 1 the track was upgraded to a Soft 6.
 
Race 2: BARRIER REEF POOLS BEAUDESERT Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes when MUZZEDSO proved difficult to load. Trainer A Cameron was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
ROMAN HUSSLER – Near the 900m, was bumped by OAKFIELD PANTHER which laid out.
 
UPLOADS – Trainers representative Ms T Houchen was advised A Chau would be fined $200 pursuant to AR106(1) for presenting the horse to the saddling enclosure with the incorrect saddlecloth. Stood flat footed at the start and lost ground. Ms Houchen was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.
 
DUE DILIGENCE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ENTERPRISE LEGEND – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MARLEE'S ZANDER – Cast its off-fore plate in running. Near the 200m, clipped the heels of DUE DILIGENCE and blundered. At a subsequent inquiry, jockey B Ainsworth the rider of DUE DILIGENCE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 200m, she permitted her mount to shift out when shifting out to obtain a run to the outside of CONTROLLED KAOS resulting in MARLEE’S ZANDER contacting the heels of DUE DILIGENCE, blundering, and having to be checked. Jockey B Ainsworth’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days to commence midnight the 13th of July and to commence midnight the 26th of July.
 
MASTER RICH – Began awkwardly. Near the 500m, improved onto heels and shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider and made heavy contact with MUZZEDSO which became unbalanced and lost ground.
 
OAKFIELD PANTHER – Near the 900m, laid out and bumped ROMAN HUSSLER, which in turn resulted in both ENTERPRISE LEGEND and DEAD MAN’S HAND being taken wider on the track. Following the running of this race, Jockey Andrew Spinks was kicked in the upper right leg when unsaddling OAKFIELD PANTHER. Jockey Andrew Spinks was examined by the QAS staff and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
MARLEEDOONE – Began awkwardly and then was slow to muster speed in the early stages.
 
DEAD MAN'S HAND – Trainer B Ahrens was fined $200 pursuant to AR106(1) for presenting the horse to the saddling enclosufre with the incorrect saddlecloth. Raced wide for the majority.
 
MUZZEDSO (NZ) – Raced wide for the majority. Near the 500m bumped by MASTER RICH and became unbalanced. Near the 250m, put in an awkward stride, resulting in rider M Murphy becoming awkward in the saddle.
 
 
Race 3: UNIQUE POOLS Class 3 Handicap 1200 metres
 
PRIME ASSET – Trainer G Heinrich was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider within the prescribed time. Jockey J Adams, rider of PRIME ASSEST, was questioned regarding his tactics rounding the home turn particularly when CHILLIWACK obtained a run to the inside of CHILLIWACK. Jockey J Adams explained that his mount was inclined to lay out for the majority of the event and despite him using his whip in his left hand rounding the home turn, PRIME ASSET continued to race in a loose one-off position which allowed CHILLIWACK to improve to the inside. After viewing the available patrol footage Stewards noted his explanation.
 
CHILLIWACK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DESERT FLAME – Declared a late scratching at 11:05am when trainer S Alam advised the mare was unable to be loaded on the float transporting DESERT FLAME to today’s race meeting.
 
 
Race 4: PARADISE POOLS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
Prior to the running of Race 4, jockey Andrew Spinks was re-examined by the QAS officials after being kicked in the mounting enclosure and cleared to fulfil his remaining riding engagements.

JAYEMMCEE – Began awkwardly.
 
IVANOV – Approaching the winning post shifted in abruptly under pressure.
 
BRING THE CHAMPERS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 600m, before commencing to weaken from the 400m. Rider W D’Avila could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance other than the horse may not have appreciated the tight turning track.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Ahrens reported that the gelding would now be sent for a spell. In light of the poor performance trainer B Ahrens was advised the gelding would be required to officially trial prior to next racing.
 
MISHANI SUPREME – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a laceration to the near-hind leg consistent with having been galloped and was treated on course.
 
SHESABOMB – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Approaching the 100m, when attempting to improve into a narrow run between SISTINE CHAPEL and WITH DIAMONDS, bumped the hind quarters of WITH DIAMONDS turning that runner outwards and placing SHESABOMB in restricted racing room for some distance which prevent rider J Guthmann-Chester from riding his mount out fully in his usual manner.
 
AFFECTIONATE – Passing the 200m, improved onto the heels of MISHANI SUPREME and became awkward for a number of strides before shifting out to obtain clear running near the 100m.
 
WITH DIAMONDS – Shifted out at the start and bumped SHESABOMB. Bumped on the hind quarters approaching the 100m and became unbalanced.
 
 
Race 5: THE FIBREGLASS POOL COMPANY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap
1400 metres
 
RISING STAR – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped BIGGIE. Held up for clear running between the 500m until the entrance to the home straight.
 
HE'S THE NEWS – Raced wide throughout.
 
TOP BOY – Slow to begin and attempted to buck out of the barriers and as a result was slow to muster speed in the early stages. Trainers’ representative for J Smerdon was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing.
 
BOWRIDER – Began awkwardly.
 
EXOLAY – Held up rounding the home turn, shifted wider and contacted KIKI COCO. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

SIENNA'S AWARD – Raced wide throughout.
 
TUKI TWELVE – Slow to muster early speed. Raced wide for the majority.
 
BIGGIE – Bumped at the start.
 
HE'S THE KING – Jockey M Hellyer advised it was not his intention to race in a forward position, however after beginning well and being caught wide in the early stages, he allowed his mount to stride forward and take up the leading position.
 
KIKI COCO – Approaching the 200m, bumped heavily and became unbalanced when EXOLAY shifted out to improve. Jockey B Looker, rider of EXOLAY was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in this incident. Tended to lay in under pressure in the home straight and near the 50m was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of B Looker, rider of EXOLAY.
 
 
Race 6: MISHANI RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1100 metres
 
IN THE BLINK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

JUNGLE BEAT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Jockey M Powell reported that JUNGLE BEAT may be better suited to racing on bigger tracks than that of today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DREAM ENTITY – Slow to begin.

LOGAN'S BLADE – Inclined to lay out for the majority of the event and as a consequence raced wide for the majority of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer E Hargrave was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
 
Race 7: BARRIER REEF POOLS BEAUDESERT CUP BENCHMARK 70
Handicap 1650 metres
 
RANGI TOA (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
KAIBERRY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Passing the 1300m, after being crossed by COLLAY’S SPIRIT, commenced to over race at that runner’s heels and a short distance later shifted out and raced in the position outside the leader from the 1200m. Jockey C Robertson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) in that he used the whip 15 times in totality, one more than permitted.
 
CIRCLING – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
PATMOS ISLAND – Forced wide for a short distance near the 1200m when KAIBERRY shifted out to improve.
 
PERFECT ENCOUNTER – When asked to comment on the performance jockey N Callow advised that the horse failed to respond to his riding from the 700m.
 
Race 8: BARRIER REEF POOLS MANUFACTURING RATINGS BAND 0 -
60 Handicap 1650 metres
 
CALCAREOUS – Forced wider on the track rounding the home turn.
 
VALLAURIS – Approaching the 600m, improved onto the heels of BLUE VELVET and shifted out, forcing VANTASTIC wider on the track. Jockey M Hellyer reported on pulling up the horse felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed VALLAURIS to be lame in the off foreleg and near hindleg. Trainer E Hayes was advised VALLARIUS would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
VANTASTIC – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start over raced when being restrained by its rider to obtain a position with cover. Approaching the 600m forced wider on the track by VALLAURIS. Taken wider on the track rounding the home turn.
 
SHEZA FIRECRACKER – Laid out rounding the home turn, taking VANTASTIC wider on the track.
 
TAKUNAI – After being caught wide in the early stages of the event, was permitted to stride forward by its rider to obtain the leading position passing the 700m. Laid out rounding the home turn, taking CALCAREOUS wider on the track.
 
TIMELY SHADOW – Jumped in at the start and lost ground. Passing the winning post on the first occasion made the turn out of the home straight awkwardly and lost ground.
 
EIGHTYTHREE BRICKS – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5-         Jockey B Looker was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 7-         Jockey C Robertson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) in that he used the whip 15 times in totality.
 
Fines
Race 2-         Trainer B Ahrens was fined $200 pursuant to AR106(1), for presenting the horse with the incorrect saddlecloth.
Race 2-        Trainer A Chau was fined $200 pursuant to AR106(1), for presenting the horse with the incorrect saddlecloth.
Race 3-         Trainer G Heinrich was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider within the prescribed time.

Suspensions
Race 2-         Jockey B Ainsworth – careless riding AR131(a) – 13 days to commence midnight the 13th of July and to expire midnight the 26th of July.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2 – DUE DILIGENCE
Race 5 – RISING STAR
Race 7 – CIRCLING
Race 8 – CALCAREOUS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2-         UPLOADS – Stood flat footed star – Warning
Race 2-        MUZZEDSO – Difficult to load – Warning
Race 4-        BRING THE CHAMPERS – Poor performance – Official trial
Race 5-        TOP BOY – Attempted to buck – Official trial
Race 6-        LOGAN'S BLADE – Inclined to lay out – Warning
Race 8 -        VALLAURIS – Lame off fore and near hind legs – Vet Cert.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         12 MARLEEDOONE - Karl Zechner
Race 3:         2 PRIME ASSET - Josh Adams
Race 5:         12 HE’S THE KING - Micheal Hellyer
Race 6:         12 IN THE BLINK - Ben Looker
                    20 LOGAN’S BLADE - Ms Stacey Callow (a2/51kg),
Race 7:         4 CIRCLING - Jag Guthmann-Chester
Race 8:         6 TRAIN ROCK - Ms Rikki Jamieson
                    13 BLUE VELVET - Jason Taylor
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4-        DESERT FLAME @11:05am – unable to be loaded onto the float.
 
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.