QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB
 
CAIRNS – FRIDAY 25 09 2020
 
WEATHER – Fine            TRACK RATING –  Good 4 with a softer section from the 400-300m            RAIL – In True Position
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – C Warren, K Daly, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – T Clark
Judge – B Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E Maloney
Swab Attendants – A Lee
Starter – J Cullen
 
GENERAL
 
Race 1: NORLIFT QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1250 metres
 
LEDGER- Slow to begin.
 
BOTOX LADY- Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner.
 
ROYAL RUSKI- Bumped by another runner on jumping. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
HALF EVIL- Commenced to race ungenerously when crossed by another runner near the 1000m. App Emily Cass was fined the sum of $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii), in that she used her whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 times more than permitted.
 
Race 2: HAPPY 21ST COURTNEY SOPHOCLEOUS Maiden Handicap 1250 metres
 
JOURNEY OF SONG- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Commenced to race ungenerously passing the 1100m when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover and a rearward position. Commenced to over-race approaching the 600m and raced wide rounding the home turn. Jockey Chris Whiteley advised his instructions were to attempt to get the gelding to settle in a position off the pace, adding the gelding didn’t finish off as he would have expected. Jockey Whiteley also noted the space between today’s event and the geldings previous start as a contributing factor to its tendency to over-race.  Trainer Stephen Massingham confirmed the instructions and advised of an intention to experiment with gear changes prior to the gelding’s next race start. Stewards noted the gelding’s southern form and history of racing ungenerously as well as its racing manners in today’s event and accepted the explanations. Jockey Whiteley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted under the rule.
 
MCKENZIE WILL DO- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
GREYSERENE- Bumped with another runner on jumping and shifted out remaining wide throughout the event.
 
MIZ MACEY- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
SUPER DANCER- Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady and shift in around the heels of another runner to obtain a position closer to the inside running rail approaching the 1000m.
 
NORWEGIAN WOOD- Raced wide the majority. App Adin Thompson reported his saddle shifted forward in the early stages placing him at a slight disadvantage.
 
Race 3: ROWE RACING OPEN Handicap 1400 metres
 
SO YOU DREAM- Began awkwardly and was bumped by another runner soon after. Commenced to lay in under pressure down the running shifting in passing the 300m, bumping with another runner and becoming unbalanced.
 
HOT SHOT HARRY- Shifted out on jumping and bumped with another runner.
 
SPARKLY STAR- Over-raced in a rearward position approaching the 1000m. Shifted wider passing the 400m taking PURE REBEL wider in doing so. Jockey Scott Sheargold was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.  Jockey Sheargold advised that his instructions were to endeavour to settle the gelding in a rearward position with cover in an effort to see out the 1400m. Adding that although his mount was inclined to race keenly in the early stages he elected not to let the gelding stride forward as he was concerned it may commence to over-race. Trainer R Ludwig confirmed the riding instructions.
 
SALESMAN - Raced tight with TAMBO’S HEART approaching the 950m turn, bumping on several occasions. Commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance afterwards.
 
Race 4: FASCINATORS.NET BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1250 metres
 
TAP THE TILL- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Obliged to restrain after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner when racing in restricted room passing the 900m. Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii), suspended Jockey Morgan Butler’s license to ride in races for a period of 7 days to commence 26/09/2020 up to and including the 2/10/2020, the particulars being that he used his whip 10 times prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted under the rule. Jockey Butler was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
EL OF A SAGA- Difficult to load. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted out when over-racing passing the 900m. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Raced wide the majority.
 
PHILANTHROPIST- Began awkwardly.
 
STARENA- Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
LICKETY LACHIE- Shifted in on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
DONAVIA- Fractious prior to the start. Shifted out on jumping.
 
CLEAR THE BILL- Restrained by Jockey Scott Sheargold soon after jumping in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail.
 
Race 5: FNQCE FAR NORTH QLD CATERING EQUIPMENT Class 4 Plate 1400 metres
 
LANSALA- Connections advised that, should circumstances permit, the gelding will be ridden more positively than in its most recent starts. Ridden accordingly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHE’S NIC’N OFF- Slow to begin. Raced awkwardly rounding the 950m turn.
 
BORELLA- Raced ungenerously for a short distance passing the 1000m. Obliged to steady off the heels of another runner passing the 800m.
 
AROHA TE MANA- Jockey Chris Whiteley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner (16 times) throughout the event. Jockey Whiteley was also reminded of his obligations under the provisions of AR132(7)(c).
 
Race 6: CAIRNS SUNLAND LEISURE PARK Class 1 Handicap 950 metres
 
ROTHESAY MAGIC- Became fractious in the race day stalls, reared and struck its head sustaining a laceration. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:02pm on veterinary advice. Trainer Alexander Stubbs was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to the gelding again being permitted to start in a race.
 
LASSITER’S LODE- Slow to begin.
 
SHE BEATS THE BEST- Slow to begin.
 
JONDY DES- Began awkwardly.
 
MODERNISM- Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
SUNNY COWBOY- Slowly into stride.
 
LINNET MOON- Rider became unbalanced soon after the start. When improving along the inside running rail was obliged to restrain when a runner to its outside shifted in marginally approaching the 500m.
 
KENSINGTON GOLD- Shifted in marginally hampering another runner approaching the 500m when a runner to its outside laid in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
BOLD ZIP- Commenced to lay in approaching the 500m inconveniencing runners to its inside. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
Trainer Sharlee D’Avila was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR106 after presenting GOLDEN CHARLES for pre-race inspection without blinkers.
 
Race 7: STUDIO H BY HELEN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 950 metres
 
VOLTAIC- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced tight with another runner bumping on several occasions from the 800m-500m. Obliged to restrain when racing in restricted room passing the 100m when a runner to its outside shifted out under pressure.
 
LABRUSCO- Tightened between runners on jumping becoming momentarily unbalanced.
 
LITTLE STRYKER- Began awkwardly. Buffeted between runners on jumping and obliged to steady. Raced wide the majority.
 
DELUXE ROCKER- Shifted in on jumping tightening runners to its inside. Raced tight with another runner bumping on several occasions from the 800m-500m. Raced wide the majority.
 
BET ON LOVE- Commenced to race ungenerously when in restricted room approaching the 500m. Checked severely approaching the 150m when a runner to its outside shifted in when insufficiently clear.
 
BOLD KINGSTON- Jockey Morgan Butler pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in approaching the 150m when insufficiently clear of BET ON LOVE (Stephen Wilson) causing that runner to check severely. Jockey Butler’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 11 days to commence 04/10/2020 up to and including 14/10/2020. In determining penalty Stewards considered the degree of interference to be in the mid-range, and took into account Jockey Butler’s forthright evidence and guilty plea. Jockey Butler was advised of his right to an internal review.
 
SIR ROLAND- Shifted out under pressure passing the 100m placing another runner in restricted room and causing it to be momentarily restrained. App Marnu Potgieter was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) as a result of this incident.
 
Race 8: BOATSHED RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1600 metres
 
ROTH’N’BELL- Restrained early in an effort to obtain cover and a position closer to the inside running rail. Stewards questioned Jockey Chris Whiteley in regard to the tactics adopted on the gelding. Jockey Whiteley advised that his instructions were to ride his mount conservatively in an effort to see out the mile, adding that the gelding resisted his attempts to settle it throughout the event. Stewards noted the explanation. Obliged to steady passing the 100m when a runner to its outside shifted in under pressure.
 
HOT TOP- Shifted in under pressure passing the 100m placing another runner in restricted room and causing it to be restrained. Jockey Nor Yadi was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).
 
INDY SHOWGIRL- Slow into stride. Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
SUNNY SAILOR- Raced wide throughout.
 
UPTOWN TOFF- Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
AUTMED- Over-raced in the middle stages. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. Jockey Chris Whiteley. Use of whip prior to 100m. 6 times. 1 more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 3. Jockey Scott Sheargold. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 5. Jockey Chris Whiteley. Excessive use of whip. 16 times. AR132(5).
Race 7. App Marnu Potgieter. Careless riding. AR131(a).
Race 8. Jockey Nor Yadi. Careless riding. AR131(a).
 
Fines
Race 1. App Emily Cass. Use of whip prior to 100m. 8 times. 3 more than permitted. AR132(7)(a)(ii). $300.00
Race 6. Trainer Sharlee D’Avila. Negligence in saddling. AR106. $100.00

Suspensions
Race 7. Jockey Morgan Butler. Careless riding. AR131(a). 11 days to commence 04.10.2020 up to and including 14.10.2020.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
NORWEGIAN WOOD, SALESMAN,SHE’S NIC’N OFF, VOLTAIC, PURRFECTIONIST, ROTH’N’BELL
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6. ROTHESAY MAGIC. Head laceration. Vet clearance prior to next start.
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. ROTHESAY MAGIC. Vet’s advice. 2.02pm.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision