QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB

LADBROKES CANNON PARK – SUNDAY 28 JANUARY 2024

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4) RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Copelin, (Cadet Steward) A. Holzhauser, (Assistant Steward) Y. Walburgh-Schmidt
Clerk of Scales – R. Bannah
Judge – R. Ballard, B. Gray
Veterinarian – Dr E. Maloney
Swab Attendants – P. Charters
Starter – B. Brady

GENERAL

Permitted Overweight:
R1 MY BEST EFFORTS Scott Sheargold +1KG 56Kgs
R3 ASSYMETRY Chris Whiteley +1KG 56Kgs
R4 ZAKHEERA Scott Sheargold +1KG 56Kgs
R5 TYCOON GRACE Adrian Layt +0.5KG 55.5kgs

Race 1: CAIRNS CUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW OPEN HANDICAP – 1250 M

BOLD TYPE – Commenced to over-race and throw its head in the air for a short distance when crossed by BRILLIANT MIND approaching the 1000 metres.

GULF OF LION – Steadied off heels leaving the 900 metres.

MY BEST EFFORT – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

Race 2: LADBROKES MATES MODE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP – 950 M

The start of this race was delayed when the ambulance vehicle became bogged.

POMADE – Slow to begin. Laid out in the early and middle stages bumping with WELL IN SIGHT leaving the 800 metres and again laid out near the 500 metres placing WELL IN SIGHT in restricted room to the inside of KING JESTER which shifted in marginally. Trainer F. Wieland was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

KING JESTER – Shifted in marginally near the 500 metres.

WELL IN SIGHT – Stewards considered an objection lodged by L. Morrison the rider of WELL IN SIGHT which finished 2ND against KING JESTER (J. Edwards) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference near the 500 metres. After hearing all of the evidence and viewing of the steward’s patrol footage it was established that WELL IN SIGHT was placed in restricted room to the inside of KING JESTER which shifted in marginally and POMADE which laid out despite the efforts of its rider causing WELL IN SIGHT TO clip that runners heels and blunder and lose ground. As stewards could not attribute the cause to KINGS JESTER, stewards dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judge’s semaphored numbers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to its near side knee. Trainer’s T & P Rowe were advised a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the mare’s next trial or race start.

Race 3: CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP – 950 M

The start of this race was delayed due to the delay in race two.

EARTHA – Slow to begin then shifted out abruptly. Raced greenly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

GO GO GIRL – Shifted out at the start resulting in jockey J. Taylor becoming unbalanced and making heavy contact with the outside barrier gate.

LUCKY JIM – Bumped on jumping.

PUSS BOOTS – Began awkwardly. Rider L. Morrison dropped her whip leaving the 200 metres.

ASSYMETRY – Shifted out at the start bumping LUCKY JIM.

Race 4: ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP – 1400 M

BARMERA – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Over-raced in the early stages.

ZAKHEERA – Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground. Raced wide for the majority. Trainer D. Reynolds was advised the mare must obtain a further two consecutive barrier certificates before being permitted to race again.

MODERN LEGEND – Slow into stride.

OVER THE FALLS – Raced in restricted room near the 500 metres and was steadied.

ROTHGURL – A post-race veterinary examination of ROTHGURL identified the presence of blood in both nostrils. ROTHGURL shall not without the permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1,000 metres in the presence of a Steward. AR79(4)

INVINCIBLE BAY – Lost its off-hind plate during running.
Race 5: GARY RICHES BUILDERS MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1250 M

POWER SHOW – Was declared a late scratching at 3.20pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the tie-up stalls. As betting had not commenced no deductions were applicable.

BRADSHAW – Proved difficult to load.

HUBBLE ULTRA – Was tightened for room soon after the start and was checked. Raced wide for the majority.

WAIT'N'SEE – After beginning awkwardly was then tightened for room soon after the start and when being steadied shifted in bumping TYCOON GRACE. Steadied near the 500 metres.

MAN OF VALOR – Shifted inwards on jumping despite the efforts of its rider tightening runners to its inside. Laid in near the 500 metres crowding WAIT’N’SEE.

TYCOON GRACE – Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start.

VIGNERON – Over-raced in the early stages. When asked to explain its performance today jockey G. Kliese advised steward’s he was momentarily held up for clear running near the 500 metres however it failed to respond to his riding when asked to extend in the home straight and in his opinion was disappointing. Stable representative L. Terzi was unable to offer any tangible explanation. Stewards will contact trainer R. Chillemi for comment. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6: CORAL COAST CATERING RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 HANDICAP – 1250 M

ROSE OF ATHENS – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of rider for the mare.

BELLE ADELE – Became fractious as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Was restrained quickly approaching the winning post. A veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer R. Baker was advised the mare must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.

TAVISTEEL (NZ) – Slow to begin.

NORTHERN PRIDE – Slow to begin.

SINGLE HONOR – Raced wide for the majority.

Race 7: CAIRNS & DISTRICT CHINESE ASSOC. INC. RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP – 950 M

The start of this race was delayed due to the horses arriving late at the barriers.

OCTOBER STORM – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of rider for the gelding. Bumped on jumping.

SIMPLY BEANS – Due to misunderstandings jockey J. Taylor was dually engaged and M. Apel was not aware she had obtained the ride, as such jockey A. Spinks was then substituted. Lost its near hind plate during running.

BIT OF FUN – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered for the late declaration of rider for the gelding. Bumped on jumping and shifted out bumping DYSTOPIAN and as a result lost ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

KIHI – When bumped on jumping shifted out bumping BIT OF FUN.

DYSTOPIAN – Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Bumped on jumping.

LORD POWER – Shifted in at the start bumping OCTOBER STORM.

AIR FORCE ACE – Shifted out at the start bumping KIHI. Over-raced in the early stages.

RUBICKS CHOICE – Raced wide rounding the home turn.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
My Best Effort, Barmera, Over The Falls, Bradshaw, Wait’n’See, Northern Pride

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2, Pomade – Racing manners, Laid out. Warning.
Race 2, Well In Sight – Laceration near front leg – Clearance required. AR 20(e)
Race 4, Zakheera – Stood flat-footed – 2 consecutive barrier certificates required. AR 20(e)
Race 5, Power Show – Late scratching – injured near front leg – upper lip – Veterinary clearance required AR 20(e)
Race 6, Belle Adele – Barrier manners – Barrier certificate required. AR 20(e)

Bleeders
Race 4, Rothgurl – Bled both nostrils – 3 month ban, 1000 metre gallop prior to next start. AR 79(4)

Protests
Race 2, 2nd vs 1st – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6 – Rose Of Athens – Adam Spinks
Race 7, Simply Beans – Adam Spinks, October Storm – Nori Yadi, Bit Of Fun – Tessa Townsend

Late scratching
Race 5, Power Show – 3.20pm – Veterinary advice.


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This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.