QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB
 
THURSDAY 9 JULY 2020
 
WEATHER – Overcast             TRACK – Good 4
 
RAIL – 3m 1450m to 305m; Cutaway Rail 305m to W/Post            PENETROMETER – 4.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – P Gillard, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – T Clark
Judge – B Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E Maloney
Swab Attendant – A Lee
Starter – I Smith
 
GENERAL
 
Townsville Saturday July 4, 2020
 
Race 4: QTIS 3YO HANDICAP 1300m
 
Subsequent to the race meeting Stewards inquired into the reason LADY YENDOR (B Pengelly) lost its position near the 800m. After hearing evidence from Jockeys B Pengelly, C Whiteley (MIANU) and F Edwards (CHEESE BURGER) and viewing the available patrol footage it was established that MIANU which raced ungenerously for some distance in the middle stages, despite the efforts of Jockey C Whiteley, shifted in and away from CHEESE BURGER which was racing to its outside at that point placing LADY YENDOR in restricted room resulting in that filly making contact with the running rail and losing momentum.  As Stewards were satisfied that the incident was attributable to the racing manners of MIANU, no further action was taken other than to advise trainer G Dickson that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of MIANU.
 
Race 1: PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SEVICES MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m
 
MS SPICY – Stewards acceded to a request from trainer S. D’Avila that the filly be permitted to race without earmuffs after she was of the opinion that gear change had been effected, which will be confirmed. Began awkwardly.  
 
CIDER APPLE – Slow to begin.

SCARAMOUCHE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages and as a result raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
RAW INSTICT – Raced wide in the middle stages of the race.
 
JUST LIKE JADE – Raced greenly for the majority of the race. 
 
Race 2: RAINFOREST NATURE PARK BENCHMARK 69 HANDICAP 1900m
 
HOT SAGA – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Raced ungenerously from the 1400m until near the 1200m.
 
RESORT – Slow to begin.
 
MT PETER MISS – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages of the race. Trainer A. Bailey when questioned into the riding tactics adopted today on the filly, advised Stewards that he had instructed the rider to go forward from it wide barrier as the filly had been disappointing at it previous starts. As this was in stark contrast with its previous racing patterns, Mr Bailey was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR100 in that he failed to notify the Stewards of a change in tactics.
 
TRIUMPH STAR – Shifted wider to improve near the 600m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
CAPTAINS WAY – Shifted wider to improve near the 600m and raced wide from that point onwards. Compounded over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding its performance rider N. Day stated the horse travelled well in the early stages but failed to let down when placed under pressure leaving the 400m and was disappointing. Trainer G. Bourke was unable to offer any tangible explanation other than the pace of the race may not have been suitable and gave a further undertaking to advise Stewards should anything come to her attention in the near future that may have had a bearing on todays performance. A post-race veterinary examination fail to reveal any abnormalities.   
 
ROCCO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.     
 
Race 3: MAXITOOL GROUP RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 950m
 
KOBY’S STATEGY – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer P Fleming for the late declaration of N Day as the rider of gelding. Shifted out on jumping hampering PURPLE GREY which was tightened for room to the inside of URBAN MYTH and lost ground. Raced erratically in the middle stages and shifted in near the 600m inconveniencing URBAN MYTH. Trainer P. Fleming was advised a warning would be placed on the horses racing manners. 
 
PURPLE GREY – Tightened for room on jumping, shifted out bumping URBAN MYTH and lost ground.
 
URBAN MYTH – Inconvenienced on jumping after being slow to begin. Steadied near the 600m when inconvenienced by KOBY’S STRATEGY which shifted in when racing erratically. Improved onto heels leaving the 50m and had to be checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be tying up with a poor post-race recovery.
 
OCTOBER STORM – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
SER SER SCHON – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Following todays performance trainer S. Cooper advised Stewards it is now his intention that the mare be sent for an immediate spell.   
 
Race 4: PICCONES IGA QTIS THREE YEARS OLD HANDICAP 950m
 
BOSS BABY – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages of the race.
 
BET ON LOVE – Slow to begin.
 
THE SWELL – Began awkwardly and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
SIN TAN – Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn when racing between BOSS BABY which was racing greenly and ORIENTAL GIRL which shifted in slightly.
 
ORIENTAL GIRL – Rider W. D’Avila advised Stewards the saddle shifted back shortly after the start placing him at a disadvantage. Shifted in slightly approaching the home turn placing SIN TAN in restricted room.
 
BEAT IT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MYZABOOM – Raced wide for the majority of the race.     
 
Race 5: COOPER RACING OPEN HANDICAP 950m
 
HIDDEN IN HEAVEN – Made contact with running rail leaving the saddling enclosure. Was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the start and was cleared to run.
 
FULL RECOGNITION – Slow to begin. Laid in near the 300m having to be corrected.
 
SPARKLY STAR – Slow to begin.
 
DISTRICT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HOT SHOT HARRY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 6: CHAMPIONS IN REAL ESTATE – DAVID GALLOWAY – PENNEY CLASS 3 PLATE 1250m
 
MAGIC SEARCH – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer A Malliff for the late declaration of App E Cass as the rider of the mare.
 
KINGSBRIDGE – The gelding which was resuming after a long absence from racing, was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the race and was cleared to start.
 
ABERRATION – Slow to begin.  
 
CENTRE RED – Began awkwardly. After being checked when tightened for room near the 1000m, became unbalanced and shifted in approaching the 900m tightening the running of VAN GAAL which was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a laceration to its near foreleg.    
 
DEIGO BAY – Shifted in near the 1000m tightening runners to its inside. Rider N. Day, rider of DEIGO BAY pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) in that he permitted that runner to shift in near the 1000m when not sufficiently clear of INTENSE FOCUS (S. Wilson) which was forced in onto the running of CENTRE RED (P. Romeo) which made heavy contact with the running rail and was severely checked, shifting out making contact with hind quarters of INTENSE FOCUS, and soon after, blundering when clipping that runners heels. VAN GAAL (W. D’Avila) and KINGSBRIDGE (S. Sheargold) which were following were also severely checked. N. Day’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 13 days to commence at midnight 14th July 2020 up to and including 27th July 2020. Stewards in considering penalty noted Jockey Day’s recent good riding record and his guilty plea.   N. Day was advised of his right of appeal. Shifted out under pressure near the 250m tightening LICKETY LACHIE which was steadied. Rider N. day was reprimanded. Shifted out under pressure bumping BATTLE CRY which shifted in under pressure near the 100m. Shifted in after passing the winning tightening INTENSE FOCUS. N. Day was advised to show greater care.     
 
VAN GAAL – Checked near the 1000m. Was again checked when tightened for room near the 900m.
 
KINGSBRIDGE – Was checked near the 1000m.
 
INTENSE FOCUS – Bumped on the hind quarters and became unbalanced near the 1000m. Tightened for room after passing the winning post.
 
LICKETY LACHIE – Tightened for room near the 250m and was steadied.
 
BATTLE CRY – Shifted in and bumped with DEIGO BAY which shifted out near the 100m.
 
Race 7: TAB CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1500m

GREYCLIFFE – After being slow to begin was then inconvenienced by RUBY RED SOCKS which began very awkwardly and shifted in. Improved onto heels of STRYKE ROCK after passing the winning post and blundered.
 
I’M NOT SURE – Slow to begin.
 
SO YOU DREAM – Began awkwardly.
 
RUBY RED SOCKS – Began very awkwardly and shifted in, inconveniencing GREYCLIFFE.
 
PURE REBEL – Over-raced in the early stages of the race.
 
ROCK SPUR – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 8:  JPM & SONS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m
 
INDY SHOWGIRL – Jumped outwards bumping TOFF ROCKS.
 
TOFF ROCKS – Bumped on jumping. Improved to the inside of MONKEY MAGIC near the 1000m and was steadied.
 
SUNNY SAILOR – Slow to begin.
 
TRIGGER – Began awkwardly. Raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
MISS DEFIANCE – Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the stages of the race.
 
DON’T DOUBT LARA – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 6. Jockey N. Day – Shifted in near the 1000m when not clear. AR 131(a) Careless riding 13 Days M/N 14/07/2020 – M/N 27/07/2020
 
Reprimands
Race 6. Jockey N. day – Shifted out under pressure near the 250m when not clear.
 
Fines
Race 2. Trainer A Bailey. Failed to notify change of tactics. $300.00 (AR100).

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Taveuni, Se Rendre, Pure Rebel, Brilliant Mind
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: Koby’s Strategy – Raced erratically early and middle stages.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Koby’s Strategy – N Day
Race 6. Magic Search – App E Cass

 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision