QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS, SATURDAY, 11 AUGUST 2018
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST      TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)      RAIL – TRUE        PENETROMETER – 5.26
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, M. Braunberger, C. Warren
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr E. Maloney, Dr R. Harvey
Bookmakers Supervisor – L. Miles
Swab attendants – P. Charters
Starter – P. Warren
 
Supplementary Report
 
From Bowen Turf Club, 4.8.18
 
Race 5:  Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1470m
 
LUVYA BEAK – Following this meeting, Stewards questioned trainer J. Kilroy in regards to the mare’s disappointing performance. Mr Kilroy was at loss to explain the performance other than the horse may not have appreciated the firm surface of the day’s track. He further stated that rider M. Hart reported that after being crowded for room near the 700m the mare lost interest and failed to respond to his riding and as such he did not place the horse under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Mr Kilroy subsequently advised Stewards the mare had pleased him since returning to his stables and its work has been satisfactory and whilst monitoring the horse going forward will continue with its current preparation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 1: Carlton Mid QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1250m
 
RESADOWSKA – Declared a late scratching at 12.35pm by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on the RESADOWSKA were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:
 
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
8 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
9 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
9 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
Trainer A. Bailey was advised that he must provided a veterinary clearance before the horse will be permitted to race again. 
 
WICKED DANCER – Trainer B. Williams was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the  horse by the prescribed time. Raced in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 900m.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ROCKETHEAD – Shifted out at the start, tightening runners to its outside. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
SECRET BANG BANG – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.
 
MRS DASH – Tightened for room and lost ground at the start. Shifted wider leaving the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
LOLLIPOP ROCKET – Shifted in at the start, tightening runners to its inside.
 
SHUNTER – Tightened for room at the start.
 
LAPELS – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
Race 2: Styles Electrix Class 1 H’cap – 1250m
 
METAZOA – Declared a late scratching at 9.50 am on veterinary advice. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.
 
THE GREATEST – Commenced to race ungenerously approaching the first turn near the 1000m and became unbalanced and lost ground.  Continued to race ungenerously for a short distance after.
 
TOFF ROCKS – Shifted in under pressure leaving the 200m and continued to do so until the winning post, forcing another runner inwards. Trainer A. Paterson was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
CENTRE RED – Hampered near the 900m by another runner which was racing ungenerously. Forced inwards leaving the 100m by another runner which hung in.
 
MY BOY ALEX – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SOUND INVESTMENT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 3: CSF Industries Benchmark 60 H’cap – 1600m
 
CASHED UP BILLY – After beginning well, then raced ungenerously when being restrained in the early stages.
 
CARLINO’S WAY – Bumped by another runner near the 300m, becoming unbalanced.  Again bumped by another runner leaving the 200m and became unbalanced.
 
CROCODILE SHOES – Was restrained, and lost ground near the 200m.
 
COUTAINVILLE – Restrained and lost ground near the 200m.
 
BOLD AVENUE – Apprentice A. Spinks pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that leaving the 200m he failed to make sufficient effort to straighten his mount, which shifted out, tightening the running of CROCODILE SHOES (J. Stanley) and COUTAINVILLE (K. Rockett), of which both runners had to be restrained and lose their rightful running.  Apprentice A. Spinks licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 18 August and to expire at midnight, 26 August 2018. In assessing penalty, stewards deemed the interference in this incident to be low range. Rider K. Rockett was reprimanded for his conduct during the inquiry.
 
JIMMY HOFFA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
THAI BOXING – A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which raced below expectations, revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 4: HPS Contractors Class 2 H’cap – 950m
 
ONE STRYKE – Trainer L. Herne was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
 
ONE STRYKE – Connections advised prior to the start that they would attempt to ride the horse back in the field from its wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.  Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until leaving the 100m.
 
BUSTER BLOCK – Slow to begin. Laid in for a short distance leaving the  500m.
 
TAPTHETILL – Slow to begin.
 
MISS ESTER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HOT SHOT HARRY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
TECZA – Race wide for the majority of the race.
BANSHEE JET – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PENNY GAMBLER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
Race 5: FGF Bitumen Class 6 Plate – 1250m
 
FLYING ONE MORE – Slow to begin.
 
MR CHAPLIN – Shifted in making contact with the running rail approaching the 1000m and made that turn awkwardly.
 
SPACE TIME – Raced in restricted room near the 900m and was restrained.
 
LUSHAN – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SEPTIMO – Restrained at the start to take a position closer to the rail from its outside barrier. Was unable to obtain clear running for the majority of the straight and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
GREY SAMBUCCA – Raced wide in the early stages before racing outside the leader. 
 
I WANNA BREAK FREE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MISHANI REDMAN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SNOWY MOET – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
AWAKENINGS – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled during the race.  As this was the first occasion on which it suffered a bleeding attack, trainer F. Wieland was advised that it would face the mandatory ban of 3 months from racing under AR53A, and must gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward before being permitted to race again.
 
 
Race 6: Australian Point Of Sale Solutions Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
 
AMULETO – Slow to begin.
 
TRIPLE JEOPARDY – Slow to begin.
 
HOT TEMPO – Slow to begin.
 
OOSTHUIZEN – Began awkwardly.
 
FIZZICALLY WICKED – Steadied near the 500m to avoid heels.
 
FINE ‘N’ DEVINE – Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 200m.
 
I’M NOT SURE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
 
LET’S GO TO RIO – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
Race 7: Babinda Electrics Lightning Open Quality H’cap – 950m
 
TESTATIME – Began awkwardly.
 
RIVARIVA – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
PERFECT KNOWLEDGE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HIDDEN IN HEAVEN – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 8:  Red Beret Hotel Cairns Cup Open H’cap- 2100m
 
I CAN I WILL I AM – Declared a  late scratching at 10.50 am by order of Stewards when injured in transit to the course. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.
 
CRIMSON HALO – Delayed the start after making heavy contact with the running rail on entering the track and after undergoing a veterinary examination was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Improved onto heels and steadied leaving the 1400m. Raced wide for the majority of the race. 
 
HOT SAGA – Slow to begin.
 
WE JUST LOVE IT – Slow to begin.
 
CHIVADAHLII – Slow to begin. When questioned into the disappointing performance, rider J. Stanley stated that the horse never settled during the race and failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure, and, in his opinion, raced like a tired horse.  Trainer J. McConachy advised stewards that following today’s performance he would give consideration to the horse being sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
DAZZLING PRIDE – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
LADY SKILLS – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROYAL ATOM – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
LYRICAL SON – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Fine
Race 1.          Ben Williams – Trainer – Late rider (Wicked Dancer) - $100 – LR67
Race 4.          Lauren Herne – Trainer – Late rider (One Stryke) - $100 – LR67
 
Reprimand
Rider K. Rockett – Conduct throughout Race 3 inquiry.
 
Suspension
Race 3.          Adam Spinks – App Jockey – C/riding – 8 days M/N 18/08/2018 until M/N 26/08/2018 AR137(a)      
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Pre race horses swabbed
Wicked Dancer, Resadowska, Red Centre, Lord Archer, Thai Boxing, Crocodile Shoes, Cashed Up Bully, Awakenings, Septimo, Classic Records, Hunter Caulfield, I’m Not Sure, Chivadahlii, Fastnet Flyer, Mulifacets, Outstrip  
 
Bars
Race 1.          Resadowska – Scratched on veterinary advice – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 2.          Metazoa – Late scr. Veterinary advice – Clearance required – AR8(t)
Race 7.          I Can I Will I Am – Late scr. By order of Stewards – Clearance required – AR8(t)
 
Warning
Race 2.          Toff Rocks – Shifted inwards under pressure in the straight – Warning
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.          Resadowska – 12.35 pm
Race 2.          Metazoa – 9.50am
Race 7.         I Can I Will I Am – 10.50am
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          Wicked Dancer – P. Cullen
Race 4.          One Stryke – J. Stanley
Race 5.          Rylee’s Saga – C. Whiteley
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)