QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EAGLE FARM TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 (Good 4 before Race 1)
RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, O. Legg, J. Robinson.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Race 8: LADBROKES FORM GENIUS CLASS 1 HANDICAP     1200 Metres
 
CERTAINLYCAN - Trainer’s representative C. Cavanagh advised Stewards that the mare had pulled up well and the stable would continue with its current preparation. He further added that in his opinion the mare may not have appreciated the soft track conditions.
 
BOLLINGER MISS - Co Trainer C. Munce advised Stewards that the mare had pulled up well and the stable would continue with its current preparation.
 
Race 5: NUTURF BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1660 Metres
AUTORA – Trainer’s representative B. Killion advised Stewards that it was their intention to have one more race ridden quietly, then decide the future of the mare from that.
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 6 – J. Orman +0.5kg
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 10:47am.
 
Race 1: PORTLAND SKY FIRST CROP YEARLINGS @ WIDDEN QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP  1200 M
 
LOCKYER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Orman reported that after being slow to begin, his mount settled further back than anticipated and over raced during the middle stages but was pleased in how the colt finished off the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ASTERN EFFORT – Hampered after the start.
 
COOL ARCHIE – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
MORTAL HALO – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Lost off fore plate.
 
WANNABE BRUTAL – Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
YOUMEANDDUPRE – Slow to begin. Passing the 900m had to be restrained after improving onto heels.
 
FORMULA ROSSA – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Laid in during the home straight.
 
ZOU ZOU JENNIKA – Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course passing the 300m to improve into clear running.
 
LOVEBUG – Shifted out on jumping.
 
Race 2: NOVA 106.9 BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1800 M
 
READY AZZ EVA – Jockey V. Duric reported that when placed under pressure, the gelding failed to respond. Trainer R. Heathcote reported that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
 
THESECONDATPORTSEA – Trainer J. Bruce advised a change of tactics and THESECONDATPORTSEA would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
MISS CHENERY – Jockey A. Mallyon reported that in his opinion his mount raced flat and may not have come back after racing at a heavy track at the Sunshine Coast on the 16th of November. Trainers’ representative for C. Waller reported it was now their intention for the mare to have a short freshen up and a drop back in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
EL PENSADOR – Very slow to begin. Trainer R. Lipp was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding.  Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that despite being slow to begin and losing several lengths, he was disappointed by the overall performance of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
INDY ROSE WARRIOR (NZ) – Passing the 150m was momentarily inconvenienced when improving into a closing run between READY AZZ EVA which shifted out marginally and WHO ORDERED DAFISH which rolled in.
 
JEALOUS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
WHO ORDERED DAFISH – Hampered passing the 150m.
 
Race 3: SEVEN BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP  2400 M
 
UP AND UNDER (FR) – Trainer C. Waller advised a change of tactics that UP AND UNDER would be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainers’ representative for C. Waller advised Stewards that it was now their intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
BAK DA MAN (NZ) – Trainer J. Bruce advised a change of tactics that BAK DA MAN (NZ) would be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
ARTFUL GIRL – Apprentice T. Fenlon’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 8 times prior to the 100m and 17 times totality, commencing midnight 15/12/2024 up to and including 23/12/2024.
 
LATELY (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
CEREMONIOUS (NZ) – Jockey A. Mallyon reported that his mount didn’t stay and may have been affected by today’s heat. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  Trainers’ representative for C. Waller advised Stewards that it was now their intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
SOKUDO – Lost his whip near the 200m.
 
AMALGAMATION – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: SEN BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP  1200 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey R. Dolan rider of TEN TRINITY SQUARE (3rd place getter) and Jockey R. Maloney, rider of POCKET FULL (2nd place getter) both lodged a protest against 1st place getter NED’S GULLY alleging interference over the final 100m. Stewards heard submissions from all riders and stable representatives and after considering the protest 3rd vs 1st, Stewards were satisfied that after leaving the 100m, NED’S GULLY shifted out abruptly, making heavy contact with TEN TRINITY SQUARE, resulting in that runner being severely hampered and becoming unbalanced. Stewards when considering the beaten margin and the interference suffered to TEN TRINITY SQUARE, were satisfied that had the interference have not occurred, it would have finished in advance of NED’S GULLY.  Therefore, upholding the objection 3rd vs 1st and declaring correct weight on the new numbers of 5, 14, 2, 3.
Stewards noted that after upholding the protest 3rd vs 1st, the objection lodged by R. Maloney rider of POCKET FULL (2nd against 1st), would have no effect on the eventual placings.
 
NED'S GULLY – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MY SNOW QUEEN – Apprentice T. Fenlon reported that she became concerned with the action of the mare over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
POCKET FULL – Over raced during the early stages. Obliged to alter course approaching the 150m to avoid the heels of TEN TRINITY SQUARE which was carried wider by NED’S GULLY.
 
END ASSEMBLY – Over raced during the early stages.  
 
TEN TRINITY SQUARE – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Passing the 150m, bumped heavily and carried wider by NED’S GULLY which shifted out. Apprentice C. Collis was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
Race 5: LADBROKES JUST NOW  1300 M
 
DANNY'S ST DARCI – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages.
 
CIGAR FLICK – Disappointed for a run passing the 300m when BURNING BELL shifted out. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor rider of BURNING BELL was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
MAHBABY – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the middle stages.
 
BURNING BELL – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRIFLING – Steadied from heels leaving the 900m.
 
RAPT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SPIRIT OF STORM – Leaving the 900m had to be steadied from heels.
 
Race 6: U&U RECRUITMENT TAILS STAKES  1500 M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey R. Maloney rider of JUNIPAL weighed in excess of the 0.5kg allowance underweight. As a result, JUNIPAL was subsequently disqualified pursuant to AR 209(a) and correct weight was declared on the new numbers of 8,5,11, 6.
 
Pursuant to AR 209(2), Jockey R. Maloney’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing midnight 7/12/2024 up to and including midnight 17/12/2024.
 
JUNIPAL – Bumped after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
INVER PARK (GB) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have heat stress and to be stepping short on its near hindleg. Trainer K. Lees was advised INVER PARK (GB) would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
BETTCHA THE CROWN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer D. Forster was advised BETTCHA THE CROWN would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
I AM ARTIE – Shifted out on jumping.
 
SWEET MERCY – Began awkwardly.
 
ARTS OBJECT – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on today’s improved performance, Trainer K. Goldman stated that the mare had pleased in its work in today’s event and was confident of a forward showing.
 
KORUTO – Bumped after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 7: THE STAR GATEWAY  1400 M
 
THE INFLICTOR – Jockey C. Graham accidentally dropped her near side rein over the final 50m.
 
TRANSATLANTIC – Jockey A. Jones stated that her mount failed to let down as expected and in her opinion, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of the thumps.
 
EXCEED SPEED – Began awkwardly.
 
ADDRIEL – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the middle stages.
 
MISTER BIANCO – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
Race 8: SKY RACING BRIBIE HANDICAP 1000 M
 
ROTHFIRE – Contacted NETTUNO on jumping. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Jockey J. Orman stated that he became concerned with the action of the gelding on pulling up. Trainer R. Heathcote reported he was pleased with the manner of the gelding in today’s event and would report back on the condition in the days subsequent. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
THE BIG GOODBYE – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
NETTUNO – Jumped away awkwardly, shifted in contacting ROTHFIRE, resulting in NETTUNO becoming awkward and almost dislodging its rider.
 
TIGER SHARK – Stewards permitted TIGER SHARK to not race in ear muffs as part of its advertised gear after it was brought to attention that the trainer had mistakenly listed ‘pre-race’ in the comment section and will wear only pre-race ear muffs.
 
Race 9: MAGIC MILLIONS JAN 2025 QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP  1400 M
 
ESTRONDO – Jockey J. Bayliss reported that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle the seven day back up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have heat stress. Trainer R. Heathcote reported it was now his intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
SUPERHERO – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
I'M HEROIC – Slow to begin. Jockey A. Jones reported that her mount was slow to begin and ran on only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BLANTONS RUN – Shifted in on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
BLITZUM – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
ITALIAN DANCER – Began awkwardly.
 
LARIDAE – Raced wide throughout. Obliged to steady approaching the winning post to avoid the heels of BLITZUM which shifted in under riding. Jockey R. Stewart rider of BLITZUM was reminded of his obligation to stop and straighten his mount when shifting ground.
 
RUN LUCY RUN – When questioned regarding improved performance, Trainer G. Thornton stated that he was not disappointed with its first up run at Doomben but last start and was of the opinion that the filly did not handle the rain affected surface and was confident of an improved performance racing on top of the ground today.
 
THE DARK SIDE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 10: IMPRESSU BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP  1400 M
 
RELEASE THE BEANS – Underwent farrier attention prior to entering the mounting yard.
 
RAINBOW CONNECTION – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BLACK DUKE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HE'S HEAVEN – Slow to begin. Over raced during the early stages.
 
ZHUANG SHI – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOONAN ME – Near the 1000m had to be checked off heels whilst over racing.
 
TAVS – Raced wide for the majority.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6 – Apprentice C. Collis – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.

Suspensions
Race 3 – Apprentice T. Fenlon – AR 132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 8 times prior to 100m, 17 times totality - license to ride in races suspended for 8 days to commence m/n 15/12/2024 up to and including m/n 23/12/2024.
Race 6 – Jockey R. Maloney – AR 209(2) – weighed in excess of 0.5kg underweight – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days commencing m/n 7/12/2024 up to and including 18/12/2024.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
LOCKYER, EL PENSADOR, CORMAC T, SIMPLY REFUSE, NED’S GULLY, BEWS, TEN TRINITY SQUARE, DANNY’S ST DARCI, CIGAR FLICK, BURNING BELL, INVER PARK, BETTCHA THE CROWN, I AM ARTIE, TRANSATLANTIC, BLAZING HARRY, ADDRIEL, MISTER BIANCO, ROTHFIRE, ZARASTRO, HARD TO SAY, SHALAA’S MOMENT, GIVE ME SPACE, BULLION BOY, TAVS.
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners, MORTAL HALO, JEALOUS, SIMPLY REFUSE, NED’S GULLY, CIGAR FLICK, I AM ARTIE, BLAZING HARRY, ZARASTRO, GIVE ME SPACE, BLACK DUKE, ADDRIEL, HARD TO SAY.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – EL PENSADOR – stood flat footed – warning only.
Race 6 – BETTCHA THE CROWN – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6 – INVER PARK – stepping short near hindleg – veterinary clearance required.
 
Protests
Race 4 – 3rd vs 1st - upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         11 LOVEBUG - Bailey Wheeler (a1.5/53kg)
Race 2:         15e PIREONTI - Ms Tahlia Fenlon (a2/50kg)
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
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.