QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – GOOD 4       RAIL – 2M (575m-325m), True Remainder
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P. Lane, P. Warren, F. Hartford, D. Lane
Clerk of Scales – T. Clark
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian/Sample Collection Officer – Dr E. Maloney
Starter – I. Smith
 
Race 1: RIDGE ANGEL QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1250M
 
SONEYMAR STAR – Reluctant to load. Slowly away after beginning awkwardly and shifting out abruptly. Shifted in abruptly under pressure near the 100m. Jockey W. D’Avila was fined the sum of $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
CLEVER HUNTER – Hard ridden to muster pace in the early stages. Made the 800m crossing awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had a poor recovery rate and was also mildly lame in both fore fetlocks. Trainer Mr. T Rowe who was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start, informed Stewards that the gelding would now be given an ease up prior to resuming training.
 
ENDORSE – Made the 1000m turn awkwardly.
 
CLEAVER GREENE – Stewards interviewed Jockey F. Edwards in relation to his riding of the gelding in the home straight. Jockey Edwards explained that soon after straightening he attempted to improve into a rails run to the inside of the leader ENDORSE (C Whiteley) and soon after CLEAVER GREENE commenced to lay in. Jockey Edwards further stated that although there was an option available to shift out into clear running he had elected not to pursue it as in his opinion ENDORSE was always travelling better than CLEAVER GREENE as evidenced by the fact that Jockey Edwards had never stopped riding for the length of the home straight. As Stewards acknowledged that CLEAVER GREENE did have a tendency to lay in and were also of the opinion that Jockey Edwards’ decision to continue to persist with the rails run had no material effect on the race result no further action was taken.
 
Race 2: F J WIELAND RACING MAIDEN H'CAP – 1250M
 
IL PRINCIPE – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages and raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
KUMARI – Slowly away. Restrained off heels near the 600m.
 
BENVENUTI – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
LA SHAFT – After beginning fairly was unable to maintain touch with the field in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed back soreness. Trainer Ms. N. Homann was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start.
 
GAME OF CIRCLES – Inconvenienced when crowded between runners soon after jumping. Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BOUGATSA – Over-raced in the early stages. Had to be restrained for some distance when racing in restricted room passing the 700m. Shifted wider to improve near the 600m racing wide from that point.
 
THE WONDAI WASP – Inconvenienced when racing in restricted room passing the 1000m.
 
SAPPHIRE WINGS – Raced ungenerously rounding the 1000m turn. Commenced to over-race when crossed by another runner near the 900m. Shifted in and away from another runner near the 800m, inconveniencing a runner following. Had to be restrained after improving on to heels when over-racing near the 650m. Trainer Mr. L Gordy who informed Stewards he will implement a gear change prior to next race start, was nonetheless advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
 
MAXHENRY – Made the 1000m turn awkwardly. Restrained off heels near the 800m and again near the 600m.
 
QUEZMAR – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to both hind legs consistent with having been galloped on in running. Trainer Mr. R Finch was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start.
 
PAST READY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 3: PHOENIX CIVIL & CONTRACTING OPEN H'CAP – 1400M
 
PURE REBEL – Jockey C. Whiteley was substituted as rider of the gelding when Jockey S. Sheargold was unable to make the allotted weight. Jockey Sheargold was fined the sum of $500 under the provisions of AR190(3). In determining penalty, Stewards took into account Jockey Sheargold’s poor record in relation to the rule. Further Jockey Sheargold was issued with a Stewards direction that he is not to accept rides weighted under 56kg until further notice. Raced ungenerously for some distance passing the 1000m.
 
THE HARROVIAN – Slowly away. Inconvenienced near the 1250m by another runner which shifted in. Raced wide without cover from the 650m.
 
WE JUST LOVE IT – Shifted wider near the 900m and raced wide from that point.
 
CRIMSON HALO – Raced wide from the 900m.
 
RULER – Shifted in near the 1250m, inconveniencing another runner, was quickly straightened to relieve pressure. Jockey F. Edwards was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
Race 4: TAB BENCHMARK 58 H'CAP – 1600M
 
LADY CARRERA - Underwent a veterinary examination after breaking through the front of the barrier and being quickly restrained. Passed fit to start. This happened on a further two occasions and the decision was made not to use barrier 10 for this race and for the remainder of the meeting and that horses drawn from 10 out would jump from one barrier wider.
 
TRIUMPH STAR – Made the 800m crossing awkwardly
 
ARTHUR PORRIT – Slowly away. Raced wide in the early stages. Jockey B Thomson was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
HOT TOP – Slowly away. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MAGIC SEARCH – Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted in under pressure near the 300m, crowding another runner. Jockey A. Holt was severely reprimanded under AR131(a).
 
AKILEOS – Over-raced in the early and middle stages having to be restrained off heels passing the 1200m. Shifted wider near the 800m to improve, racing wide from that point. Inclined to shift ground under pressure in the home straight. Jockey W D’Avila was advised of his obligation to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding his riding instructions, Jockey W. D’Avila advised that he had been instructed to take a sit just off the pace to enable the gelding to run out the 1600m of today’s event. Jockey D’Avila added that these were the same instructions as last start but due to the gelding over-racing on that occasion he had no option other than to let it run to the lead. Trainer Ms. S. D’Avila confirmed the instructions.
 
SPIRITED CHARACTER – Restrained off heels when the pace steadied near the 1200m, making heavy contact with the running rail.
 
RIVER BOY – Inconvenienced when crowded by another runner near the 300m.
 
MY GIRL POPPY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FOX STREET - Jockey C. Whiteley was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 5: HPS CONTRACTORS CLASS 3 PLATE – 950M
 
BONNEZONE was a late scratching at 3:07 pm after becoming fractious in the mounting yard, making contact with the enclosure fence and dislodging jockey S. Kaya who was uninjured. Trainer Mr. A. Bailey was advised that the mare will be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Prior to the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on BONNEZONE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3:07 pm:
 
1 cent in the dollar for the win #1
1 cent in the dollar for place of winner #1
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #10
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #9
 
RUBY RED SOCKS – Buffeted heavily between runners soon after the start.
 
LOUD ‘N’ LOOSE – Shifted in soon after the start, bumping heavily with runners to its inside.
 
STYLE LINE – Slowly away after hesitating momentarily as the barriers opened.
 
BET ON LOVE – Bumped heavily by runners to its outside soon after jumping, causing apprentice E. Cass to become unbalanced and as a result was dislodged. Apprentice Cass was transported to Cairns Hospital for observation and riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
CUPID’S SON – Jockey W. D’Avila reported that the gelding had gotten its tongue over the bit in running. Trainer Ms. S D’Avila advised she will experiment with gear prior to next start.  
 
Stewards intend to inquire, at a date and time to be fixed, into an incident which occurred near the 800m resulting in  both LOUD ‘N’ LOOSE (S Wilson) and RUBY RED SOCKS (M Abe)  having to be checked and losing ground.
 
Race 6: NORTHERN BEACHES IRRIGATION OPEN H'CAP – 950M
 
BEAU JET – Slowly away.
 
CHAPEL ROAD – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Shifted out near the 200m in an attempt to obtain clear running momentarily crowding runners to its outside.
 
BUXTON – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Became momentarily unbalanced near the 150m when bumped by a runner to its inside.
 
LUSHAN – Buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
BON TEMPS – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Bumped with another runner on straightening.
 
OUR RECIPE – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
FINE ‘N’ DEVINE – Slowly away. Inconvenienced when racing tight between runners near the 200m.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – Bumped with another runner on straightening. Laid in under pressure down the running.
 
EL SHADAY – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Momentarily crowded between runners near the 200m.
 
EXCEEDINGLY KOOL – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 7: NORWELD ENGINEERING BENCHMARK 58 H'CAP – 1250M
 
HUTCHO – Slowly away. Disappointed for clear running at the 200m and again approaching the winning post.
 
SPEED EIGHT – Very slowly away. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer Mr A. Holmes was advised that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to next race start.
 
VAN GAAL – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CANDY GIRL – Began awkwardly. Crowded near the 600m by runners to its outside.
 
MAKARIOS – Crowded near the 600m when a runner to its outside shifted in.
 
AMULETO – Shifted in near the 600m, crowding runners to its inside. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
PURPLE GREY – Switched around heels near the 300m to obtain clear running.
 
AUSFIGHTER – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey S. Wilson was fined the sum of $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 8: CFS INDUSTRIES RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 H'CAP – 1400M
 
HYDRANGEA was a late scratching at 4:09 pm on veterinary advice after being found to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr T. Rowe was advised that the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to starting again.
 
SAVVY HUSSLER – Slowly away.
 
GROOVY PLAYMATE – Slowly away.
 
POETIC ATTACKS – Slowly away. Buffeted between runners soon after jumping.
 
IRISH HEART – Slowly away. Restrained in the early stages to obtain a position closer to the inside rail.
 
THE GROOM – Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SO YOU DREAM – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
PARTY PIES – Raced wide for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
CASH RAIDER – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MYSTIC EYES - Jockey C. Jokic was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4.             A. Holt – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand
                        B. Thomson - excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m (6 times) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
                        C. Whiteley - excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m (6 times) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8.             C. Jokic – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m (6 times) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 1.             W. D’Avila - $300 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m (8 times) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3.             S. Sheargold - $500 – overweight, replaced – AR190(3)
Race 7.             S. Wilson - $200 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m (7 times) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Stewards Direction
S. Sheargold - Not to accept rides weighted under 56kg until further notice.

Race day injuries/illness
Race 5.             App. E. Cass - dislodged, transported to hospital – medical clearance req’d
 
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.             CLEVER HUNTER – lame both fore - veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 2.             LA SHAFT – back soreness - veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
                        QUEZMAR – lacerations both hind - veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
                        SAPPHIRE WINGS – over-raced - warning
Race 5.             BONNEZONE – fractious in mounting enclosure, dislodged rider, late scratching – trial under raceday conditions – AR20(e)
Race 7.             SPEED EIGHT – raced wide for the majority of the event – satisfactory trial – AR20(e)
Race 8.             HYDRANGEA – lame, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.             PURE REBEL – C. Whiteley
Race 4.             HOT TOP – E. Cass
Race 6.             BON TEMPS – R. Shred
Race 7.             AMULETO – R. Shred
 
Late scratchings
Race 6.             BONNEZONE – 3:07 pm – fractious in mounting enclosure, dislodged rider
Race 8.             HYDRANGEA – 4:09 pm – veterinary advice
 
Published subject to correction upon revision