QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB
 
CAIRNS – THURSDAY 3rd December 2020
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – Out 3m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.68
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – C Warren
Stewards – P Lane, P Warren, D Lane
Clerk of Scales – E Solakof
Judge – B Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E Maloney
Swab Attendants – P Charters
Starter – J Cullen
 
 
 
 
Race 1: CAIRNS PLATINUM REALTY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m
 
DELAGO’S GIRL- Bumped with another runner son after jumping.
 
BOLD ARCHER- Bumped with another runner soon after jumping.
 
BETTER THAN THAT- Out and away from another runner which laid out rounding the 900m turn.
 
LA FURIOSO- Laid out rounding the 900m turn and commenced to race ungenerously for a short distance when being restrained. Bumped with another, which laid in, when improving between runners upon entering the home straight.
 
TARGET PRACTICE- Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Commenced to race keenly on heels approaching the 800m.
 
ROLL THE BEANS- Hung out rounding the 900m turn. Improved onto heels approaching the 600m having to be momentarily steadied.
 
SOUL SEARCHER- Shifted wider after improving onto the heels of another runner which was being restrained approaching the 600m.
 
COLLOMBATTI- Laid in upon entering the home straight bumping another runner which was improving.
 
 
 
Race 2: U DON’T NEED A NEW ROOF MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
 
GO JABBA- Fractious in the barriers. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Improved onto heels approaching the 900m having to be steadied. Inclined to lay out rounding the 900m turn. Inclined to layout under pressure down the running.
 
SERIOUSNESS- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner on jumping. Jockey S Kaya was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(i) in that he did use his whip in consecutive strides of 2 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
MCKENZIE WILL DO- Commenced to over-race approaching the 1200m and continued to do so until passing the 800m. Inclined to lay out rounding the 900m turn.
 
BRANDS HATCH- Raced keenly in the early stages. Took the 900m turn awkwardly. Placed under pressure from the 600m and failed to let down in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer J Ryan advised that the gelding would now be retired from racing.
 
HOTBOSSAN (GB)- Raced wide until a point approaching the 500m. Jockey G Kliese advised that passing the 900m, when the pace was slow, it was evident he was going to be caught wide he elected to urge his mount forward in an effort to obtain a forward position closer to the inside running rail. However, at that point in the race, the pace quickened leaving him caught wide until a point near the 500m when he was able to obtain the lead and a position along the inside running rail. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SHES A SINNER- Improved onto the heels of a tiring runner passing the 500m having to be steadied.
 
 
 
Race 3: MARK DODGE MOTORING CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1400m
 
LASSITERS LOAD- As the gelding had raced on the 28th November, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner. Inclined to over-race from the 1000-800m taking the 900m turn awkwardly. Improved onto heels approaching the 500m having to be steadied. Inclined to shift ground under pressure down the running.
 
CLOUT- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
PRESIDENTIAL JOY- Bumped with another runner on jumping.
 
AUTMED- Bumped by another runner on jumping and shifted in. Obliged to momentarily steady approaching the 500m after improving onto heels. Obliged to shift wider in the home straight when a runner to its inside was laying out under pressure. Approaching the 200m, shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running and bumped with JEMADAR (App K Swaffer) before shifting in. Jockey C Jokic was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances as a result of this incident.
 
ROTHMAN- Slow into stride after bumping with another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running.
 
JEMADAR- Bumped by another runner which shifted out to obtain clear running passing the 200m. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running, having to momentarily steady and shift around the heels of another runner over the concluding stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
Race 4: CJC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE OPEN HANDICAP 1250m
 
POLAR BLAST- Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted in marginally rounding the 900m turn tightening crowding runners to its inside. Jockey B Pengelly was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Raced ungenerously and wide in the early stages.
 
DESERT COWBOY- Obliged to restrain when crowded for room rounding the 900m turn. Whilst racing keenly shifted in marginally approaching the 600m bumping with another runner. Upon returning to the mounting yard was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. As this was the first such occasion Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR79, advised Trainer T Rowe that the gelding would now incur a 3 month ban from racing and be subject to a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
BACHELORS ART- Bumped by another runner which shifted in approaching the 600m. Upon returning to the mounting yard Trainer M Geaney advised that the gelding had gotten its tongue over the bit in running. Mr Geaney advised further that he now intended to experiment with gear on the gelding going forward.
 
 
 
Race 5: GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1250m
 
The start of the race was delayed when SPEED EIGHT was examined by the Farrier at the barriers.
 
 
CASH RAIDER- Connections advised that, should circumstances permit, the gelding will be ridden more positively than in its most recent starts. Was ridden accordingly. Inclined to lay out under pressure down the running bumping with another runner passing the 250m and again approaching the 50m.
 
BULLET STORM- Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide form the 500m after shifting wider to improve.
 
VAN GAAL- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner on jumping. Improved onto the heels of another runner having to be eased approaching the 900m and again approaching the 700m. Obliged to steady and shift out after again improving onto heels passing the 400m.  
 
CASURING STAR- Slow into stride after beginning awkwardly.
 
SPEED EIGHT- Momentarily raced ungenerously passing the 800m.
 
ACADEMY HILL- Inclined to race keenly passing the 800m. Obliged to ease after improving onto heels approaching the 500m.
 
HOWYALIKEMENOW- Inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages. Obliged to ease off heels rounding the home turn.
 
EL OF A SAGA- App E Cass was cautioned regarding her use of the whip.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed when App E Cass, rider of 4th place getter EL OF A SAGA, lodged an objection against 3rd place getter ACADEMY HILL (C Jokic) sighting interference down the length of the home straight. After taking evidence from the riders and connections of the two runners and viewing the official patrol footage Stewards were of the opinion that both ACADEMY HILL and EL OF A SAGA were inclined to shift ground laterally down the running making contact on several occasions. Also CASH RAIDER, which had been inclined to lay out under pressure, shifted out on two occasions making contact with EL OF A SAGA causing that runner to be crowded for room. With this considered, as well as the margin of a ½ head separating the two runners Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
 
 
Race 6: TOP TAX ONLINE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1500m
 
The start of the race was delayed when a stirrup iron on DIAMOND COUNTRY (App E Cass) broke in the mounting yard and had to be replaced.
 
 
CORPORAL- Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
BON RUBY- Slow to begin.
 
MODERNISM- Slow to begin. Shifted wider from the 500m to improve. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
REGAN- Jockey N Day advised that the gelding had been inclined to hang out for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 7: OPTIMUS 1 INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 5 HANDICAP 950m
 
GINGER BEER- After beginning fairly was slow to muster speed and was placed under pressure early to obtain a forward position. Performed below market expectations. Jockey N Day advised that after beginning on terms with the field the gelding was off the bit in the early stages having to be ridden vigorously early to obtain a forward position and then failed to let down at all in the home straight. Jockey Day advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may benefit from being ridden with cover in a midfield position going forward. Trainer S Massingham advised that he was disappointed with the performance and intends to experiment with different gear prior to the gelding racing again. Stewards noted the explanations.
 
DANCING DIVA- Began awkwardly.
 
CHEVAUX- Knuckled on jumping.
 
BETTAHONEY- Slow to begin.
 
STYLE LINE- After beginning on terms with the field was unable to muster the early speed to maintain its position consequently settling in a rearward position. Raced wide from the 500m.
 
COOL ATTITUDE- Obliged to ease and shift in to avoid the heels of a tiring runner passing the 500m. Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
ASHTON BLAIR- Obliged to momentarily ease and shift out and around the heels of a tiring runner passing the 500m.
 
SIR ROLAND- Raced wide from the 500m.
 
 
 
Race 8: ORRCON STEEL RATINGS BAND 0-55 HANDICAP 950m
 
SER SER SCHON- Was declared a late scratching at 5:36pm on veterinary advice when found to be lame in the near fore leg at the barriers. All monies invested on the mare were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 5:36pm were:
 
1  cents in the dollar for the win
4  cents in the dollar for the place of winner
3  cents in the dollar for 2nd place
4  cents in the dollar for 3rd place
 
Trainer S Coper was advised the mare would require a veterinary certificate of fitness before being permitted to race again
 
 
DOUBLE MAJOR- Slow to begin. Inclined to layout under pressure down the running.
 
WHYOULIKETHAT (GER)- Began awkwardly and bumped with another runner.
 
WRONGFULLY WRONG- Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady after improving onto heels passing the 800m. Shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running and bumped with another runner passing the 200m. Jockey C Jokic was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
GOLDEN HANDS- Bumped by another runner which shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running passing the 200m.
 
BEAT IT- Raced wide the majority.
 
Stewards inquired into the reason WHYOULIKETHAT (B Pengelly) was obliged to check approaching the 400m. After taking evidence from the rider involved and viewing the patrol footage it was ascertained that approaching the 500m GOLDEN HANDS (P Romeo) shifted in tightening WRONGFULLY WRONG (C Jokic), which then commenced to race ungenerously, and taking that runner in and tightening the running of WHYOULIKETHAT which was being ridden forward in an effort to retain its position. Approaching the 400m GOLDEN HANDS then shifted out relieving the pressure, however, before WRONGFULLY WRONG was able to be fully corrected MAKARIOS (App R Shred) shifted out rounding the 400m turn forcing WHYOULIKETHAT to be checked and loose ground. Jockey P Romeo was severely reprimanded as a result of this incident. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful that whilst the catalyst for the incident the inward shift of GOLDEN HANDS was not the sole contributing factor of the incident.
 
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey P Romeo, rider of 4th place getter GOLDEN HANDS, to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether grounds for an objection were present. After viewing the official patrol footage Jockey Romeo elected not to proceed with any objection and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8- Jockey P Romeo- Severe Reprimand AR131(a)
Race 8- Jockey C Jokic- Reprimand AR131(a)
 
 
Fines
Race 2- Jockey S Kaya- $200 AR132(7)(a)(i)

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MCKENZIE WILL DO, BULLET STORM, SUNNY SAILOR, CASURINA STAR, SERIOUSNESS, ZAMEX, BACHELORS ART, AUTMED, DIAMOND COUNTRY
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 8- SER SER SCHON- Veterinary Certificate
 
 
Bleeders
Race 4- DESERT COWBOY- 3 month ban and 1000m gallop- AR79
 
 
Protests
 
Race 5- 4th EL OF A SAGA against 3rd ACADEMY HILL- Dismissed
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 8- SER SER SCHON late scratching veterinary advice 5:36pm.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision