QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB
 
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5                  RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chair of Stewards – S. Coulthard
Stewards – H Gillett, T Hudson
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey M Gray was unable to ride at today’s meeting due to transport issues, the following replacement riders were permitted:
Race 1: Zelson – E Bell
Race 2: The Squire – App A Graham
Race 3: Argontil – App A Graham
Race 4: Fantwa -  J Missen
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 1 – M Butler +1kg
Race 2 – M Butler +1kg
 
Race 1: DAVID LOWERY DIESEL REPAIRS & TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP
1000m

Prior to declaration of correct weight stewards heard a protest of 3rd (FAVS FLYER) against 2nd place getter (ISSHEGREY) alleging interference at a point near the 600m. Stewards were of the opinion although there was a shift from ISSHEGREY causing FAVS FLYER to lose ground. After taking into consideration the manner in which both were finishing of the race as well as distance from the post in which the interference occurred the stewards could not be completely satisfied that FAVS FLYER would have finished in front of ISSHEGREY if the interference had not occurred and therefor dismissed the protest.
 
Stewards also heard an application from jockey W. Satherley for AWESOME MISS to be declared a non-runner. Upon hearing evidence from Mr Satherley and viewing the available replays stewards determined that the poor start and the reason for jockey Satherley losing his irons was through no other factor other than the manners of AWESOME MISS and subsequently declared AWESOME MISS a runner.
 
Stewards then also heard an application from apprentice A. Graham for SUPER SLICK to be declared a non-runner. After hearing evidence from Ms Graham and viewing the available replays stewards determined that upon the gates opening the barrier attendant which was in the stall had slightly slipped bumping the runner however had made no material effect in the horses ability to start. Subsequently stewards declared SUPER SLICK a runner.
 
AWESOME MISS – Had head turned when gates opened resulting the mare being slow to begin.
 
BIG ROCKET – Raced wide throughout.
 
FAV’S FLYER – Checked at the 600m and lost groung when ISSHEGREY ridden by apprentice J Devine shifted in whilst over-racing to avoid heels. After inquiring into this incident, stewards accepted that whilst ISSHEGREY had contributed to this incident by over racing, apprentice J Devine failed to make sufficient effort to maintain clear of FAV’S FLYER, subsequently apprentice J Devine was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) for failing to allow sufficient clearance when crossing.
 
HIGHGROUND – Fractious prior to jumping. Laid out round the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination was carried out after the gelding returned to the mounting yard with traces of blood from the mouth area and found to have a superficial cut to the inside of its mouth.
 
JUKEBOX LUCY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
MR TANGLES – Laid in under pressure down the home straight.
 
SUPER SLICK – Raced wide throughout.
 
ZELSON – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: TED HARVEY MEMORIAL 2024 BATTLE OF THE BUSH EMERALD QUALIFIER OPEN HANDICAP 1200m

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow jockey W. Satherley to view the photo finish and once satisfied with the numbers, stewards declared correct weight on the judges numbers.
 
ART BY CONCORDE – Approaching the 800m commenced to over-race and had to be restrained from heels for some distance.
 
BAYERISCHE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
COZHECANCAN – Slow into stride.
 
ENTREPRENEURIAL – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOST IMPRESSIVE (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. When question regarding the poor performance today, apprentice M. Apel stated that the mare never letdown throughout the event and did not feel comfortable throughout the run. She further added that she was very disappointed with the performance in today’s event. When questioned in relation to the performance trainer G. Bell stated that she had no explanation for today’s performance other than that MOST IMPRESSIVE (NZ) is on heat and may have been a contributing factor.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
MR CRUISE – Laid in under pressure under pressure in the home straight.
 
STARSONIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE SQUIRE – Stewards approved apprentice A. Graham as the replacement rider due to no other available rider. Was declared a late scratching at 2:07pm when the gelding refused to load. Upon declaration of correct weight stewards ordered all monies invested on THE SQUIRE to be refunded in full and deductions to apply as follows:
 
16c the win on REAL KEY
14c the place on REAL KEY
14c the place on BAYREICHE
14c the place on MR CRUISE
 
Stewards advised trainer C. Dixon that THE SQUIRE would be stood down to trial to obtain a further barrier certificate.
 
Race 3: EMERALD TROPHIES QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1280m
 
Prior to declaration of correct weight stewards heard an application from apprentice N. Olzard for HE’LL HAVACHAT to be declared a non-runner due to her gate being slow to open. After viewing the available replays stewards were of the opinion that HE’LL HAVACHAT’s barrier did open noticeably slower that the remainder of the field resulting in that runner being denied the opportunity to begin on terms with the rest of the field. Acting under the provisions of AR204(1)(c) stewards then declared HE’LL HAVACHAT a non-starter.
 
Stewards then advised bookmakers to refund all monies invested on HE’LL HAVACHAT to be refunded in full and deductions to apply as follows:
 
3c the win CASA FALGLIANO
3c the place CASA FALGLIANO
3c the place SIRENE
3c the place PARISIAN ROCKSTAR
 
ARGONTIL – Stewards permitted apprentice A. Graham as the replacement rider due to no other suitable riders being available.
 
CASA FAGLIANO – Bumped heavily at the start by PORTOLA. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HADMYTIME – Raced wide throughout.
 
PORTOLA (NZ) – Jumped inwards at the start bumping heavily with PARISIAN ROCKSTAR.
 
RAPID INSTINCT –Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
SIRENE – Began awkwardly.
 
WORTHY’S GIRL – Very slow to begin. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 4: FARM & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP1615m
 
 
DELIUS – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
DEVIL ENUFF – Raced wide in the early stages. Apprentice N. Olzard reported that she had dropped her whip at the 100m.
 
FLYING ARION – Slow to begin.
 
RUFFIN’ IT (NZ) – Raced wide in the early stages. Approaching the home turn was forced wider when WINTILLY shifted out to avoid heels.
 
WINTILLY – Slow to begin.
 
YOUNG HENRY – Stewards intend to inquire into the reasons for YOUNG HENRY losing ground at a point entering the home straight, at a time and date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was experiencing minor signs of colic and was treated accordingly by the on-course veterinarian.
 
Race 5: EMERALD SERVICE CENTRE EMERALD CUP OPEN PLATE 1615m
 
The start of the race was delayed when TRICKY BEANS became cast in the barriers for some time. TRICKY BEANS was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered all monies invested on TRICKY BEANS to be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
8c the win MASTER JAMIE
11c the place MASTER JAMIE
11c the place SAVOURY (NZ)
 
Trainer J Devine was advised a veterinary clearance would be required for TRICKY BEANS prior to racing again.
 
MOTION LEGEND – Stood flat footed and refused to leave the barriers then reared and dislodged rider apprentice N Olzard. Apprentice N Olzard was treated by the QAS officers and found to have mild soreness to her left foot area. Trainer R Williams was advised the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1: Apprentice J Devine AR131(a) – Severe Reprimand.
 
Absent jockeys
M Gray – Transport issues.
 
Adjourned inquiries          
Race 4: Incident – YOUNG HENRY losing ground entering the home straight.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ART BY CONCORDE, BAYERISCHE, JERRY ZANDA.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
THE SQUIRE – Barrier certificate required.
TRICKY BEANS – Vet clearance required.
 
Protests
Race 1: 3rd V 2nd - Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: Zelson – E Bell
Race 2: The Squire – App A Graham
Race 3: Argontil – App A Graham
Race 4: Fantwa - J Missen
 
Late scratchings
Race 2: THE SQUIRE – Refused to load.
Race 3: TRICKY BEANS – Vets advice.
 
 
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.