QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
ClIFTON JOCKEY CLUB 28TH OCTOBER 2017
 
WEATHER FINE             TRACK GOOD 3                             RAIL
TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards B. Cooke
Stewards L. Carvosso
Veterinarian Dr C. Reardon
Starter I. Henderson
Judge Club Representatives
Clerk of Scales D. Rossiter
 
GENERAL
 
Due to personal circumstances, Apprentice Adam Spinks was replaced on all riding engagements as per the stewards summary.
 
 
RACE 1: EMERALD GRAIN CLASS B HANDICAP 1000m
 
The start of race one was delayed when GOOD GRACIOUS ME refused to load and ANXPENSE broke through the barriers, undertaking a lap of the track at full pace. Both GOOD GRACIOUS ME and ANXPENSE were declared late scratchinggs at 1:50pm by order of the stewards. Stewards ordered that all monies invested in these runners be refunded with the following deductions to apply.
 
>           24 cents in the dollar for the win # 9
>           25 cents in the dollar for place of winner # 9
>           25 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # 7
>           25 cents in the dollar for 3rd place # 3
 
 
Trainer G. Hardy was advised a warning would be placed on GOOD GRACIOUS ME.
 
DUBLE MEANING Raced wide throughout the early and middle stages.
 
MIGHTY ROLLER Replacements as per Stewards Summary.
 
 
Following the running of race one jockeyys Beau Appo, Nathan Evans, Apprentice Micheal Schrapel and Apprentice Nicholas Keal, expressed concerns with future riding engagements due to the safety of the barriers and the competency of the barrier attendants. Stewards spoke to all riders both separately and together, and it was concluded that all riders were of the opinion that the barriers were structurally safe but the firing mechanism needed adjustment. Stewards allocated the starter, Mr I Henderson, time to resolve the issue, and after doing so, Stewards and Jockeys were satisfied that the barriers were in safe working condition. Following this decision, Apprentice N. Keal was still of the opinion the barriers were not in a safe working condition and was subsequently replaced on all engagements for the remainder of the day.
 
 
 
 
 
RACE 2: PB AGRIFOOD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100m
 
The start time of race two was delayed due to the starter adjusting the barriers. The start was further delayed due to the ambulance attending to a patron. Race two was run at 3:30pm.
 
HEZA CHUMLEY Broke through the barriers, galloped 200m, restrained by its rider before returning to the barriers. A veterinary examination passed the gelding fit to race.
 
GO GET SOME Reared at the start and lost ground.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey T. Banks a view of the patrol footage. After viewing the footage, Jockey Banks made application to the stewards for GO GET SOME to be declared a non-runner on the grounds that the starter should have delayed the start to allow the horse time to settle. After taking evidence from Jockey Banks and Starter, Mr I. Henderson, stewards were of the opinion that Mr Henderson was not at fault and the horse became fractious after the gates had opened. Subsequently stewards dismissed Jockey Banksss application and declared the horse a runner.
 
Following the running of race two, Apprentice M. Schrapel, Jockey N. Evans and Jockey B. Appo expressed further concerns regarding the condition of the barriers. All three riders were subsequently released from the remainder of their riding engagements. Amendments as per stewards summary.
 
RACE 3: RAY BUNCH MACHINERY QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
 
The start time of race three was amended to 4:33pm..
 
Apprentice N. Lentini was engaged to ride MI INSTINCT but due to safety concerns, felt as though the horse was not suitable to her ability. Stewards accepted the apprenticees explanation.
 
MI INSTINCT, DANCING ANGEL and FRENESI were scratched by order of the stewards prior to the running of race three at 3:50pm due to no riders being available. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on these runners be refunded with the following deductions to apply.
 
>           10 cents in the dollar for the win # 2
>           16 cents in the dollar for place of winner # 2
>           18 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # 11
>           20 cents in the dollar for 3rd place # 16

SUPREME SPIRIT Refused to load. Declared a late scratching by order of the stewards at 4:30pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SUPREME SPIRIT be refunded with the following deductions to apply.
 
>           4 cents in the dollar for the win # 2
>           5 cents in the dollar for place of winner # 2
>           6 cents in the dollar for 2nd place # 11
>           6 cents in the dollar for 3rd place # 16
 
Stewards advised Trainer S. McEwan that a warning would be placed on the horse.
 
POP NN ZAC Began awkwardly making contact with another runner to the inside.
 
OPTIMISIC HEART - -Stewards permitted Jockey P. Hamblin to ride half a kilogram overweight due to no other riders being available.
 
OAKFEILD SUNSET Tightened for room by another runner to the outside shortly after the start.
 
KAWANA VIVA Stewards permitted Jockey V. Venkaya to ride one and a half kilograms overweight due to no other rider being available.
 
NEW YORK MISS Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
RACE 4: PACIFIC SEEDS/PURSEHOUSE RURAL CLIFTON CUP
>              BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1580m
 
The start of race four was amended to 5:15pm
 
FELIX Jockey M. Obrien replaced Apprentice H. English due to riding commitments in Toowoomba. Stewards permitted Jockey Obrien to ride one and half kilograms overweight due to no other riders being available.
 
VEGAS RULER - Upon returning to scale Jockey Brad Appo reported he was too ill to ride for the remainder of the event. After assessment from the Queensland Ambulance Service, Stewards replaced Jockey Appo on all further riding engagements and advised him he would need to obtain a further medical certificate prior to returning.
 
IBELEIVEICANFLY Raced three wide no cover throughout.
 
RACE 5: CLIFTON REAL ESTATE/FELTON PRODUCE MAIDEN PLATE
>               3-Y-O & Up. Set Weights 1580m
 
The start time of race five was amended to 5:50pm

PET DRAGON Stewards permitted Jockey Venkaya to ride two kilograms overweight due to no other riders being available. Bucked shortly after the start, dislodging its rider and taking no competitive part in the event. When questioned regarding the incident, Jockey Venkaya advised that the horse bucked due its saddle slipping upon jumping. Stewards advised Trainer J. Hearne that a warning would be placed on the horse.
 
ROYAL ROUTINE Stewards permitted Jockey Hamblin to ride two and a half kilograms overweight due to no other riders being available.
 
LUNCHTIME CHOICE Race four wide no cover throughout.
 
COMMAND TROOP Raced wide throughout.
 
JARDINE Declared a late scratching at 5:25pm due to no rider being available. Stewards held all betting on race five until all changes to the program where finalised. No deductions applied.
 
STEWARDS SUMMARY
 
Action concerning licensees
 
Jockey Absenteeism
 
R5 B. Appo Med Cert Required
 
Action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
 
R1 GOOD GRACIOUS ME Warning - Refused to Load
R3 SUPREME SPIRIT Warning Refused to Load,
R5 PET DRAGON Warning Bucked, Dislodged Rider.
 
Post-race samples
All winners
 
Late Scratchinggs
 
R1 GOOD GRACIOUS ME @ 1:50PM
R1 ANXPENSE @ 1:50PM
R3 FRENESI @ 3:50PM
R3 DANCING ANGEL @ 3:50PM
R3 MI INSTINCT @ 3:50PM
R3 SUPREME SPIRIT @ 4:30PM
R5 JARDINE @ 5:25PM
 
Rider replacements/Late notifications
 
R1 MIGHTY ROLLER B. Rooney
R3 OPTIMISTIC HEART P. Hamblin
R3 KAWANA VIVA V. Venkaya
R4 THEREES NEMO B. Rooney
R5 PET DRAGON V. Venkaya
R5 ROSSCOMMON C. Eaton
R5 ROYAL ROUTINE P. Hamblin