QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB – GATTON – MONDAY 9 DECEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                 
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – L. Hicks
Stewards – J. Hackett, K. Daly, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – B. Cooke
Judge – S. Fahey, A. Raywood
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Wain
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, A. Schofield
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1600M
 
SUCCINITE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
ANOTHER ELEMENT – Bumped by BAY NOT GREY when that runner shifted in shortly after the start. Overraced whilst being restrained from approaching the 1300m until a point passing the 1100m. Shifted wider on the track when BAMBALAM shifted out to obtain clear running leaving the 800m and, as a result, raced wide for the remainder.
 
BAMBALAM – Began awkwardly and then shifted in making contact with SUCCINITE.
 
ARJAYAR – Struck its head after becoming fractious in the tie-up stall, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. After beginning moderately, the gelding settled in a rearward position. Jockey S. Bogenhuber reported that the gelding failed to respond to her riding throughout, and proved disappointing. She added that, in her opinion, the gelding may not have been suited by the step-up in distance today, and may not have handled the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BAY NOT GREY – Jumped away awkwardly and then shifted in shortly after the start making contact with ANOTHER ELEMENT.
 
Race 2: TEMPORARY FENCING AND BARRIERS RATINGS BAND 0-65 H’CAP – 2000M
 
UNIQUE MISTIQUE – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SPUR WITH EASE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Overraced in the early stages. Following the race, trainer B. Johnson reported that the mare had bled from both nostrils, which was confirmed by the veterinary surgeon. Mr. Johnson was advised that the mare will be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to resuming racing it must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
MALCRIADO – On return to scale, jockey T. Marshall advised that he had concerns about the horse’s action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had sustained an injury to its near fore tendon. Trainer C. Cousins was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.
 
TALAPUS – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM LVTC MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
 
BETTER BROTHER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in in the home straight.
 
DREAMACE – Apprentice J. Huxtable was reprimanded under AR. 132(6)(b) for using an action that raised his arm above shoulder height.
 
DEPENDABLE NITE – Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m and again approaching the 100m, and then raced greenly for the remainder.
 
LUNAFREYA – Slipped behind as the start was effected and, as a result, began very awkwardly and lost significant ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR A GREAT 2019! BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 860M
 
ON A COMET – Blundered upon straightening.
 
ASK AUDREY – Raced with its head in the air for a short distance approaching the 700m. Raced wide throughout.
 
STICK WITH ME – Raced in restricted room when ON A COMET momentarily laid in approaching the 600m. Jockey H. Phillips reported that her saddle shifted during the race which placed her at a disadvantage throughout.
 
Race 5: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM LVTC CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1600M
 
MR PIQUET – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
LOUIE LA’JOY – Jockey L. Tilley advised that it would be the intention for the gelding to be ridden further forward today if circumstances permit. The gelding was ridden accordingly. Blundered upon entering the home straight.
 
THE KNIGHT – Tightened for room between runners on jumping away.
 
PRINCELY SUM – After beginning well, the gelding was restrained by its rider to take up a rearward position.
 
RATHER SALUBRIOUS – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early and middle stages before being forced wider on the track leaving the 700m, and was then again forced wider approaching the 500m
 
TOCOKOE – Shifted out to obtain clear running approaching the 700m.
 
CARPE NOCTEM – Forced wider on the track when TOCOKOE shifted out approaching the 700m. Checked and lost ground when LOUIE LA’JOY (L. Tilley) shifted out approaching the 500m to avoid the heels of ROCK ME HUSSEY (A. Spinks) which resulted in TOCOKOE (App. A. Thompson) being forced outwards on to CARPE NOCTEM (S. Bogenhuber) which was then tightened for room between TOCOKOE (App. A. Thompson) and RATHER SALUBRIOUS (L. McCoy). L. Tilley, the rider of LOUIE LA’JOY, was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
GALLOPINAKIS – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
YOUL BEATEM – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: SANTA CLAUSE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1100M
 
SOLID ASSET – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Overraced from the 700m until entering the home straight. Shifted out approaching the 200m and made contact with MONT MONT on a number of occasions in the home straight.
 
GENG – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
MONT MONT – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Bumped by another runner on a number of occasions in the home straight.
 
PURE WHISPER – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
Race 7: SEE YOU AT NEXT RACE MEETING FRIDAY JANUARY 3 FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1100M
 
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – Slow to begin.
 
SPLENDID SPIRIT – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Commenced to overrace leaving the 800m for a short distance and then again overraced whilst being restrained approaching the 500m. Improved onto the heels of SHADWELL FLYER approaching the 300m and had to be steadied.
 
GLENBAWNS DUTCHESS – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
MONIQUITA – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority. Steadied away from the heels of SEE FOR YOURSELF approaching the 500m.
 
STORMBORN ANGEL – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
SHADWELL FLYER – Began awkwardly and made contact with BOLTIN’ DESIRE.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3.  App. J. Huxtable – raise arm above shoulder height – AR. 132(6)(b)
Race 5.  L. Tilley – careless riding – AR. 131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Stormborn Angel, Spur With Ease, Steady Star, Youl Beatem, Pure Whisper
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.  MALCRIADO – near fore tendon injury – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Bleeders
Race 2.  SPUR WITH EASE – bled both nostrils – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 79(4)(b)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Nil.
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision