QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – TUESDAY 01ST NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE                        TRACK RATING – GOOD 3    
 
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS:
Chairman of Stewards – Ms J Portch
Stewards – Mr P Gillard
Clerk of Scales – Mr C Gordon
Judge – Mr B Gray
Veterinarian – Mr E Maloney
Swab Attendant – Mr C Massingham
Starters – Mr P Kennedy
 
RACE 1: Carlton Mid QTIS Three Year Old Maiden Handicap 950 metres:
1st – NEW CALEDONIA        2nd – BE WHY OH      3rd – KENSINGTON STAR   4th – ALPINE MAGIC
 
MAC ME MATE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ALPINE MAGIC – Bounded in the air on jumping.
 
NEW CALEDONIA –When racing in restricted room to the inside of ALPINE MAGIC (Apprentice A Thomson) made the crossing near the 800 metres very awkwardly. Apprentice A Thomson was advised to ensure sufficient racing room for runners to her inside. Trainer reported the filly had sustained a minor laceration to its near hind fetlock.
 
RACE 2: Bugeja Earthmoving Benchmark 50 Handicap 950 metres
1st – BEYOND LIMITS           2nd – MY GIRL’S A DRAGON           3rd – BIG TOMEE      4th – OAKFIELD AVENGER
 
BEYOND LIMITS – Slow to begin.
 
MILLI VANILLI – Slow to begin.
 
MY GIRL’S A DRAGON – Inclined to lay in throughout.
 
RACE 3: Mark Dodge Motoring Class 6 Plate 1250 metres
1st – TURN UP THE VOLUME          2nd – RISE TO THE TOP       3rd – FOUR JAYS      4th – STORM IN A RAINBOW
 
VEE FORCEwas a late withdrawal at 2.20pm after being inspected by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and was found to be lame. When correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets placed on VEE FORCE be refunded in full and all other successful bets made on the race prior to 2.20pm be subject to the following deductions of 23c win and 22c place on the face value of the betting ticket.
 
Trainers Representative Mr P Rowe was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness for VEE FORCE would be required prior to the gelding again starting in a race.
 
RISE TO THE TOP – Jockey S Wilson was fined $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for excessive use of the whip.
 
RACE 4: Westco Motors Maiden Plate 1250 metres
1st – SHE’S GOT SWAGGER           2nd – MONASHEE LASS      3rd – WILD AZ WILL  4th – TYPHOON PARADISE
 
Jockey M Gray replaced Jockey K Rockett as the rider of MONASHEE LASS when Jockey Rockett was to be overweight. Jockey Rockett was fined $100 under AR120(b).
 
TYPHOON PARADISE – Slow to begin.
 
FROTH ‘N’ BUBBLES – Jockey S Wilson reported that the mare got its tongue over the bit immediately after the start and raced erratically with its head in the air. Hung out badly rounding the turn at the 800 metres forcing SHE’S GOT SWAGGER (Jockey S Kaya) and WILD AZ WILL (Apprentice E Cass) wider on the track. Was subsequently eased out of the race from the 400 metres. A post race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings. Trainers Representative advised Stewards that the mare will now be sent for an immediate spell and when it returns to work will have the addition of a tongue tie to its gear. Notwithstanding this advice Stewards placed a warning on the mare for its racing manners and should it behave similarly in future it will be required to trial.
 
SHE’S GOT SWAGGER – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Forced wider on the track at the 800 metre turn when another runner was hanging out. Jockey S Kaya was fined $300 under AR137A(5)(a)(i) & (ii) for excessive use of the whip.
 
WILD AZ WILL - Forced wider on the track at the 800 metre turn when another runner was hanging out.
 
MONASHEE LASS - Jockey M Gray was fined $100 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for excessive use of the whip.
 
RACE 5: POP Massingham Memorial Benchmark 55 Handicap 1400 metres
1st – CASINO ESCAPEE      2nd – CARLSON’S FELT       3rd – KATTER 4th – GOD’S REWARD
 
KATTER – Fractious in the barriers.
 
HIDDEN REIGN – Inclined to hang out in the early stages.
 
EIRIAN – Over raced in the early stages. Made the turn near the 1000 metres awkwardly and lost ground.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines:
Race 3: Jockey S Wilson; $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for excessive use of the whip.
Race 4: Jockey S Kaya; $300 under AR137A(5)(a)(i)&(ii) for excessive use of the whip.
Race 4: Jockey M Gray; $100 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for excessive use of the whip.
Race 4: Jockey K Rockett; $100 under AR120(b) for accepting a ride for which he is overweight.
Jockey Absenteeism: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Reprimands: Nil
 
Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed: All winners
Warnings/Bars:
Race 3: FROTH ‘N’ BUBBLES – warning on racing manners.
Certificates:
Race 3: VEE FORCE – lame in the left hind. Vet clearance required.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 3: VEE FORCE was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice.
Race 5: DAZZLING LADY was a late withdrawal when no rider was available.
 
Summary of Rider changes/late notifications
Race 4: Jockey M Gray rode MONASHEE LASS – replaced Jockey K Rockett who was overweight.
Race 5: Jockey S Kaya rode KATTER