QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB SATURDAY 27 MARCH 2021
 
 
WEATHER – FINE  
TRACK RATING – SOFT (5)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – N/A
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – P. Lane, F. Hartford, C. Warren, D. Lane  
Clerk of Scales – A. Holzhauser
Judge – B. Gray, R. Ballard
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – P. Charters  
Starter – P. Warren
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:
 
Cairns 19/03/2021 – Race 7 BKN BATTERY SPECIALTIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres
 
Subsequent to the race, stewards questioned trainer C. Spry into the performance of PHILANTHROPIST. Mr Spry advised stewards that he was disappointed with its performance and could only attribute the step up in distance and the long float trip may not have
been beneficial to the gelding on the day. He further advised rider N. Day, had reported to himself following the race that PHILANTHROPIST became unbalanced leaving the 1000 metres and never travelled comfortably following that. Mr Spry added
the gelding had done well since returning to its stable and that the horse will be closely monitored going forward.
 
GENERAL:
 
Due to wildlife damage on the course proper between the 400 metres and 250 metres remedial work was carried out under the supervision of stewards. A delegation of senior riders were advised of this and on inspection were satisfied with the remedial work
carried out in this area, and the safety of the course.
 
As jockey W. D’Avila was not riding at todays meeting he was replaced as per steward’s summary.           
 
Race 1: PHILLIPS ACCOUNTANTS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
CLEAVER GREENE – Scrambled on jumping beginning awkwardly.

WATERWAY – Slow to begin.

SANCY ROSE – Improved onto the heels of CLEAVER GREENE leaving the 400 metres and was steadied.  
 
AHRI’S AMORE – Apprentice E. Cass was fined the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR211, in that she returned to scale in excess of 1kg over the allotted weight.  
 
Race 2: CAIRNS HARDWARE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP – 1500 Metres
 
NICE RETORT – Over-raced in the early stages.  
 
MBAPPE – Shifted wider leaving the 800 metres and raced wide for the remainder of the race.

PONDEROSO – Put in an awkward stride near the 250 metres.  
 
CRAIGLEA SIMMO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
HONEST NATALIE – Lost its off hind plate during in running.  
 
Race 3: TOTALLY WORKWEAR CAIRNS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP – 1250 Metres
 
PEONY ROSE – Was kicked by another runner behind the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching scratching at 2.09pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on PEONY ROSE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2.09PM:
 
6 cents in the dollar for the win SHUNTER
8 cents in the dollar for the place of winner SHUNTER  
9 cents in the dollar for 2nd place LIMERICK MOON  
8 cents in the dollar for 3rd place ROTH’N’BELL
6 cents in the dollar for 3rd place HIGH DIVE
 
STAR RAIDER – Slow to begin.
 
SOLDATI – Raced wide for the majority of the race.    
 
WILLYGOOD – Momentarily steadied near the 300 metres when hampered by LIMERICK MOON which shifted out. Shifted in under pressure near the 200 metres hampering HONERED VOW. Rider F. Edwards was reprimanded and advised to show greater care. Raced wide in the early stages.     
 
LIMERICK MOON – Shifted out near the 300 metres hampering WILLYGOOD. Rider K. Swaffer was advised to exercise more care.
 
HIGH DIVE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.       
 
HONORED VOW – Forced inwards near the 200 metres and steadied when disappointed for a run.
 
Race 4: RED ROOSTER RAINTREES & MT SHERIDAN MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1250 Metres
 
LIGHT FIELD – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when tightened for room.
 
YOU DREAMT WHAT – Declared a late scratching at 12.44pm by stewards acting on veterinary advice.
 
DEECATH – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
ELITE STANDARD – Shifted inwards shortly after the start forcing FAST ENOUGH in onto LIGHT FIELD which had to be restrained, Apprentice Z. Lloyd was reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort in similar circumstances. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Lost its off hind plate during in running.  
 
FAST ENUFF – Forced inwards shortly after the start and shifted in inconveniencing LIGHT FIELD. Lost its off hind plate during in running.  

BEHIKE – Bumped heavily on jumping by CRAIGLEA RAFFERTY which began awkwardly and shifted in. Improved onto heels near the 900 metres and was steadied.  Raced wide for the majority. Rider D. Smith was reprimanded for his use of the whip prior to 100m - 6 times - 1 more than permitted.
 
CRAIGLEA RAFFERTY – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping BEHIKE.
 
BULLSWOOL – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by jockey F. Edwards in that he was unable make the allotted weight of the gelding and as such was replaced by jockey S. Wilson.     
 
Race 5: CENTURY CRANES OPEN HANDICAP – 1400 Metres
 
HELMAZ – Made contact with a gate post leaving the mounting yard, underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to race.   
 
BEST HOFFA – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 ROCK SPUR – Slow to begin.
 
SILENT EXPLORER – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: HEDLEY HOMES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 950 Metres
 
HARD YAGA – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Raced in restricted room to the inside of runners near the 800 metres and brushed the running rail. Restrained near the 400 metres after improving onto heels. Again, raced in restricted room near 250 metres when attempting a narrow run to the inside of LABRUSCO.
 
LABRUSCO – Shifted out shortly after the start bumping BET ON LOVE.
 
BET ON LOVE – Bumped shortly after the start

SYLVESTER – Raced wide for the majority.
 
CHEVAUX – Raced wide for the majority.
 
UTAH GET ME TWO – Raced ungenerously for the majority of the race and laid in proving difficult to ride. Trainer S. Massingham was advised a warning would placed on the geldings racing manners. Mr Massingham advised stewards it is his intention that the gelding be sent for an immediate spell.

 
                                                                                                                                                                      
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. F. Edwards (Jockey) AR131(a) Careless riding
Race 4. D. Smith (Jockey) AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of Whip prior to 100m – 6 occasions – 1 more than is permitted.
Race 4. Z. Lloyd (Jockey) AR131(a) Careless riding
 
Fines
Race 1. E. Cass – Returning overweight AR211 $100
Race 5. S. Sheargold – Overweight AR190(3) $200  

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nice Retort, Mbappe, High Dive, Bullswool, Helmaz
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6. Utah Get Me To – raced ungenerously                   
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Willygood – F. Edwards   
Race 4. Exclusive Mo – B. Thomson
             Bullswool – S. Wilson         
Race 5. Love Is Blind – C. Whiteley    
 
Late Scratchings
Race 3. Peony Rose – 2.09pm 
Race 4. You Dreamt What – 12.44pm
                                                                                                                                                                             Published subject to correction upon revision