QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB

CAIRNS – FRIDAY 11 09 2020

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft 5 RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.09

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – C Warren, L Hicks, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – T Clark
Judge – B Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E Maloney
Swab Attendant – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
Assistant Starter– D Bannister

GENERAL

Jockey A Holt and App C Bayliss who did not attend today’s race meeting were both advised a medical clearance would be required prior to resuming race riding. Replacements riders were engaged as per Stewards Race Day Summary.


Race 1: TEA LILY QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1250 metres

BOTOX LADY- Began awkwardly and shifted in on jumping. Jockey S Kaya pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner (22 times) throughout the race. Jockey Kaya’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence on Sunday September 20, 2020 up to and including Tuesday September 29, 2020. In determining penalty Stewards took into account the extent of the breach and overall circumstances surrounding Jockey Kaya’s whip use in running. Jockey Kaya was advised of his right to an internal review.

NORTHERN GREAT- Bumped with another running passing the 1200m. Shifted wider rounding the home turn forcing another runner wider.

CRACKER ESSGEE- Bumped with another runner passing the 1200m. Forced wider by another runner which shifted out rounding the home turn. Shifted out soon after straightening momentarily hampering another runner. Jockey P Romeo was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the near hind fetlock consistent with having been galloped on in running. Trainer M McLellan was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start.

NICHOLAS ADAM- Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Passing the 200m, was obliged to steady momentarily, when a runner to the inside shifted out. Raced wide without cover for the majority.

Race 2: AJ HACKETT CAIRNS Class 6 Handicap 1250 metres

HE’S BLESSED- Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with another runner on jumping. Obliged to restrain off the heels of another runner which was inclined to shift out under pressure approaching the 100m. On returning to scale Jockey N Day advised that the gelding which lost its near fore plate in running had failed to let down when pressured for an effort in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

HOT SHOT HARRY- Bumped with another runner on jumping.

SPARKLY STAR- After being slow away was buffeted between runners for a short distance. Over-raced in the early stages.

TOFF ROCKS- Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey G Watson advised the gelding had hung in during the middle stages and in the home straight and was therefore unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. Trainer A Patterson was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

V J DAY- Inclined to shift out under pressure down the running hampering another runner passing the 100m. Jockey L Tilley was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Race 3: BLACK IVY BOUTIQUE OPEN Handicap 1600 metres

ROCK SPUR- Slow to begin.

SALESMAN- Made the 1400m crossing awkwardly. Over-raced for a short distance afterward before surrendering the lead.

BEST HOFFA- Raced wide throughout. Performed below market expectations. Jockey L Tilley advised that the gelding had struggled under today’s heavy impost and felt flat throughout the event. Trainer A Molino advised that the gelding would be spelled immediately following what has been an extended racing campaign. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

BUXTON- Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.

STRYKE ROCK- Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted on the gelding. Trainer R Chillemi advised that he gave no specific instructions other than to ride the horse where it was comfortable in running. Jockey D’Avila advised that after beginning well and with no clear pace in the race he elected to let his mount stride forward and set its own pace. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.




Race 4: CHRISTMAS PARTY RACE DAY ON SALE OPEN Handicap 950 metres

BEAU JET- Slow into stride. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide the majority. Jockey S Sheargold advised that, in his opinion, the gelding would be more comfortable on a more spacious circuit.

POLAR BLAST- Resuming after an injury enforced 8 months layoff. Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. App R Shred advised that her instructions were to attempt to position the gelding behind the pace in order to have something in reserve over the concluding stages. Stable representative R Ryan confirmed the instructions and was of the opinion that POLAR BLAST would benefit from today’s outing.

EL TORANADO- Slow to begin.

BERAHT- Raced wide throughout.

Race 5: FLOWERS N LACE Maiden Handicap 1400 metres

NOIR JACK- Slowly away after being inconvenienced on jumping.

FLUTTERING- Shifted wider to improve passing the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

AMELIA’S RAINBOW- Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner. Hung in for the entirety of the home straight proving very difficult for Jockey s Kaya to ride out and tightening another runner approaching the winning post. Trainer A Bailey was advised the mare would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to again being permitted to start in a race.

CRAIGLEA RAFFERTY- Inconvenienced on jumping.

KUMARI- Bumped with another runner which was taken in on jumping, became unbalanced and shifted in bumping with a further runner. Jockey N Yadi was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(6)(c) in that he used the whip on his mount when it was out of contention.

MURTALLICA- Inconvenienced on jumping.

MIZ MACEY- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Inconvenienced by another runner which hung in over the concluding stages.

PURRFECTIONIST- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Stewards inquired into the improved performance. Trainer M Dale advised that, in his opinion, the gelding which was having its 7th race start today, and still displayed signs of immaturity, had been suited by the short backup following its previous run at Mareeba on September 5, 2020. Mr Dale also advised that the gelding had pleased him in its work throughout the week and that the stable had supported the gelding modestly in today’s race. Stewards noted the explanation.

Stewards inquired into the reason/s KUMARI (N Yadi) was checked passing the 950m. After hearing evidence from the riders involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that when negotiating the 950m turn LORD BYRON (App. M Potgieter) hung out, despite the efforts of its rider. Simultaneously, PURRFECTIONIST (L Tilley) shifted in marginally resulting in KUMARI being tightened for room and being severely checked. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any individual rider was responsible and the predominant cause of the incident had been the racing manners of LORD BYRON, no further action was taken, though all riders were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Race 6: TOKUNAI HAIR BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400 metres

PURE REBEL- Raced wide for the majority. Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the gelding. Trainer F Wieland advised that although slightly disappointed with the horse at its previous start, he was not entirely surprised by today’s performance after being pleased with its work leading into the race. Mr Wieland advised the stable had not supported the horse in today’s race.

CLEVER HUNTER- Shifted in on jumping.

LORD ARCHER- Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels having to be restrained approaching the 1000m and again leaving the 900m.

DUNATUN- Over-raced when crowded for room passing the 900m.

NO EFFORT NEEDED- Inclined to lay in soon after jumping, momentarily inconveniencing another runner, before being corrected by App K Swaffer.

BORELLA- Momentarily inconvenienced by another runner which was inclined to lay in soon after jumping.

NARDA SHAR- Raced wide the majority.

Race 7: CAIRNS PRECISION DENTAL GROUP Class 3 Handicap 950 metres

KOBY’S STRATEGY- Raced in restricted room in the early stages, bumping with other runners on several occasions.

DELUXE ROCKER- Bumped with another runner on jumping and on several further occasions in the early.

CONQUERESS- Buffeted between runners soon after jumping and raced in restricted room bumping with other runners several times in the early stages. Approaching the 600m became awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner when racing in restricted room and was obliged to steady. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off hind leg. Trainer S D’Avila was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to next race start.

SUNNY COWBOY- Buffeted between runners soon after jumping. Raced in restricted room bumping with other runners several times in the early stages. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

AMMATE- Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room bumping with other runners several times in the early stages.

POETIC ATTACKS- Slow to begin.

GINGER BEER- Raced wide for the majority.

FRENCH FIZZ- Passing the 100m commenced to tire noticeably and consequently became awkwardly placed between runners for a short distance. Jockey G Kliese reported the mare was inclined to hang in throughout the race.

TEMPO- Was slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.

OUR CHIQUILLA- Raced wide throughout.

Race 8: LENDING LUXURY BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1250 metres

EL OF A SAGA- Shifted out on jumping inconveniencing another runner. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Inclined to hang out for the majority.

TECHNICIAN- Began awkwardly.

FRED’S GIFT- Bumped with another runner on jumping.

LABRUSCO- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Obliged to restrain after improving onto the heels of another runner approaching the 900m.

SOLDATI- Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady off the heels of another runner which had been restrained after improving onto heels.

ROTH’N’BELL- Improved onto heels when racing ungenerously and had to be restrained approaching the 800m. Raced wide for the majority.

HEMSTED- Tightened for room and bumped with a runner to its inside passing the 150m when a runner to its outside shifted in.

AROHA TE MANA- Improved onto heels having to be restrained when rounding the 900m turn. Bumped by another runner which was racing in restricted room passing the 150m.

SHE’S NIC’N OFF- Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, shifting in and tightening another runner passing he 150m. Jockey C Jokic was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.

SET TO SIZZLE- Obliged to steady when racing in restricted room approaching the 900m. Raced wide the majority.

LICKETY LACHIE- As Jockey B Swaffer was to be overweight Jockey S Pawsey was substituted as the rider of the gelding. After giving consideration to a number of extenuating factors Stewards took no further action in relation to the matter. Raced wide throughout. Jockey S Pawsey pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner (20 times) throughout the event. Jockey Pawsey’s license to ride in races was suspended for a prior of 7 days to commence Saturday 12 September, 2020 up to an including Friday September 18, 2020. Jockey Pawsey was advised of his right to an internal review.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey P Romeo. Severe reprimand. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 5. Jockey N Yadi. Used whip when mount out of contention. AR132(6)(c).
Race 8. Jockey C Jokic. Careless riding. AR131(a).

Suspensions
Race 1. Jockey S Kaya. Excessive use of whip (22 times). AR132(5). 10 days commencing 20/09/2020 up to and including 29/09/2020.
Race 8. Jockey S Pawsey. Excessive use of whip (20 times). AR132(5). 7 days commencing 12/09/2020 up to and including 18/09/2020.

Absent jockeys
A Holt – Illness. Medical clearance required.
App C Bayliss – Injury. Medical clearance required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ROCK SPUR, STRYKE ROCK, MIZ MACEY, MOSS THE BOSS, SERBELLONI, HEMSTED

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners & EL TORANADO

Warnings/bars
Race 1. CRACKER ESSGEE. Laceration near hind. Vet clearance prior to next start.
Race 2. TOFF ROCKS. Hung in majority. Warning on racing manners.
Race 5. AMELIA’S RAINBOW. Hung in majority. Satisfactory trial prior to next start.
Race 7. CONQUERESS. Laceration off hind. Vet clearance prior to next start.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. LEDGER was ridden by G Kliese.
Race 2. V J DAY was ridden by L Tilley.
HOT SHOT HARRY was ridden by S Pawsey.
Race 5. NOIR JACK was ridden by S Sheargold
Race 7. FRENCH FIZZ was ridden by G Kliese.
Race 8. LABRUSCO was ridden by S Sheargold.
LICKETY LACHIE was ridden by S Pawsey.

Published subject to correction upon revision