QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB
 
GATTON – FRIDAY 10TH JUNE 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 6 at 9:45am, Soft 5 after Race 5         RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – P Zimmermann, K Daly, P Kennedy.
Clerk of Scales – C Simpson
Judge – S Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn.
Swab Attendants – A Challen
Starter – K Watson
 
 
 
GENERAL
As I Rabjones was ill, D McGillivray injured and C Eaton not riding for personal reasons, riding replacements were made as per the Race Day summary sheet. I Rabjones and D McGillivray will both require a medical clearance prior to their next race ride.
 
Race 1: Royal George Hotel Rosewood QTIS Three-Years-Old
Maiden Plate 860 metres
 
MORE MAX – Jumped out at the start and then inclined to lay out in the early stages of the event.
 
DIAMOND LASS – Hampered over the final 150m when I AM PEARL laid out under pressure.
 
GERTIE – Laid out leaving the 700m taking both JET SPINNER and KHALIFA LASS wider on the track. Blundered and lost ground at the entrance to the home straight. A subsequent Stewards inspection of that section of the racing surface found the track to be suitable for racing. 
 
JET SPINNER – Taken wider leaving the 700m and then raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
KHALIFA MISS – Shortly after the start raced in restricted room and lost ground. Taken wider leaving the 700m.
 
SHOTGUN SIXTYFOUR – Shortly after the start raced in restricted room and lost ground when MORE MAX jumped out. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
AYNAT – After sustaining an injury to off foreleg when being transported to the track, the horse was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 10:28am. Trainer N Hocking was advised AYNAT would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start
 
I AM PEARL – Hung out under pressure in the home straight hampering DIAMOND LASS from the 150m. Trainer P Gardner was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
LADY KINCSEM – Became awkward in its action when attempted to jump the shadow of the winning post.
 
 
Race 2: Lockyer Valley Painting Class 1 Plate 860 metres
 
Following the running of Race 1 Stewards inspected the racing surface near the entrance to the home straight and found the track to be suitable for racing.
 
ARATULA was declared a late scratching at 11:55am on veterinary advice after found to be short striding in both hind legs on arrival at the barriers. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on ARATULA refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st NO BETTER AFFAIRE – 9c win, 7c place
2nd BOOGIELU – 8c place
3rd SHE’S SO VAIN – 15c place
 
Trainer M Patterson was advised ARATULA will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
As a result, the start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes.
 
FLASH GURU (NZ) – Re-saddled on arrival at the barriers. Laid out throughout the event and was unable to be tested by its rider for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer G Wright was advised FLASH GURU must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Apprentice M Savva was reminded of her obligation to report any condition which may affect the performance of her mounts. 
 
BOOGIELU – Raced three wide throughout the event.
 
LIFE'SAGIFT – Slow to begin. Raced three wide throughout the event.
 
SHE'S SO VAIN – Laid out in the early stages of the event.
 
DEE JAY CEE – Slow to begin.
 
CADOUIN – Leaving the 400m was obliged to alter course and shift out around the heels of FLASH GURU which was racing ungenerously at that point.
 
 
Race 3: Lockyer Produce BM60 Handicap 2000 metres
 
FRIEND OF GOD – Rider K Yoshida reported the horse raced flat today and failed to quicken when placed under pressure from the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of the horse revealed no abnormalities. Trainer E Hayes advised FRIEND OF GOD would now be sent for a spell.
 
AWARD KNIGHT – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Slow to begin. Raced three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to race outside the leader from the 1200m.
 
SAXON ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
CAPTAIN RIDDLE – Jumped out at the start.
 
Race 4: McNeil Farms BM60 Handicap 2000 metres
 
ROYAL PERFORMANCE – Forced wider from the 700m when PRINENTE shifted out to improve. T Brooker, rider of ROYAL PERFORMANCE, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
VENOMOUS – Slow to begin.
 
IN YOUR ELEMENT – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
PRINENTE – Raced wide from the 700m. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance trainer R Davidson explained the horse was not suited to racing on the synthetic surface at its most recent start when first up from a spell, adding that with the step up in distance today and with a greater fitness benefit, he was confident of a forward showing today. Stewards noted the explanation.     
 
MOONLIGHT ECLIPSE – Slow to begin.
 
WELL WELL WELL – M Castle, rider of WELL WELL WELL, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.
 
 
Race 5: QN National Hotel Laidley Fillies and Mares Maiden
Handicap 1400 metres
 
JADE'S MISSION – Shortly after the start bumped by SHIKAKKA.
 
NEWMARKET MISS – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
YOUGETWHATYOUGET – Jumped out at the start and bumped SHIKAKKA. Forced wider on the track near the 1200m.
 
TAVIESLASS (NZ) – After being slow to begin was crowded between runners and lost ground. Checked near the 900m resulting in M Savva losing use of her nearside stirrup iron for the remainder of the event and preventing her from riding her mount out in a competitive manner from that point.
 
SHIKAKKA – Bumped at the start. After being steadied from heels near the 900m, shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider resulting in TAVIESLASS being checked. Trainer L Curtain was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners.
 
FOXY FRAULIEN – After being loaded into the barriers lunged forward, was removed and underwent a veterinary examination before being cleared to start. As a result, the start was delayed approximately 2 minutes. Over-raced on heels near the 1200m, shifted out taking YOUGETWHATYOUWANT wider on the track for a short distance.
 
MISS MANILOW – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
The track was upgraded to a Soft 5 following the running of this event.
 
 
Race 6: Gatton Cup June 25th Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden
Handicap 1400 metres
 
Prior to declaration of correct weight Stewards considered an objection lodged by T Brooker, rider of second placegetter DUYFKEN, against first past the post EUPHRATES (R Fradd) alleging interference near the 100m. After taking evidence from connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage, Stewards found that nearing the 100m EUPHRATES shifted in abruptly taking SISYPHEAN in onto DUYFKEN which was bumped heavily on the hindquarters and became unbalanced and lost ground. Bearing in mind the length and a quarter margin, where the incident occurred and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, Stewards dismissed the protest and correct weight was declared on the semaphored placings.
 
REDOUTE'S REIN – Crowded for room and bumped shortly after the start.
 
SISYPHEAN – Approaching the 1200m shifted in and away from DESTINATION SYDNEY despite the efforts of its rider resulting in CLARRIE, WESTLANDER and HE’S VIRAL all being crowded for room and hampered. Trainer M Frappell was advised SISYPHEAN would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Bumped heavily near the 100m.
 
BOOM THE GREAT – Crowded for room and bumped shortly after the start.
 
WESTLANDER – Crowded for room and hampered near the 1200m.
 
BYCULLA – Checked nearing the 100m.

WANDILLA – Laid out shortly after the start.
 
EUPHRATES – Checked shortly after the start. In the presence of Mr K Kemp, M Wishart, rider of DESTINATION SYDNEY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that when riding forward shortly after the start, she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear EUPHRATES, which was checked and taken in, resulting in both BOOM THE GREAT and REDOUTE’S REIN being bumped and crowded for room. The licence of M Wishart to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 19th June up to and including midnight 28th June 2022. Shifted in abruptly approaching the 150m and bumped with SISYPHEAN resulting in both SISYPHEAN and DUYFKEN becoming unbalanced. Trainer Wayne Nugent was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding.
 
DUYFKEN – Bumped heavily near the 100m and became unbalanced.
 
CLARRIE – Crowded for room and hampered near the 1200m.
 
HE'S VIRAL (NZ) – Crowded for room and hampered near the 1200m and then raced ungenerously for a short distance thereafter.
 
 
Race 7: Tickets Available @ Local Tickets.com.au Class 2 Handicap
1100 metres
 
BULL DIMPLE RUM – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
EXCEPTIONAL BELLE – Jumped in abruptly at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BANKROLL BABE – Severely checked at the start when EXEPTIONAL BELLE jumped in abruptly.
 
SPEED MAP – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
WHISTLE HOFF – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BELLICOSITY (NZ) – Reared as the start was effected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse had bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer S Kendrick was advised BELLICOSITY would be stood down under AR 79(4) for a period of 3 months and must gallop 1000m in the presence prior to its next race start.
 
BOOM STORM – Began awkwardly resulting in rider J Taylor losing use of his offside stirrup iron, placing him at some disadvantage until regaining use a short distance later. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HEDONIE - Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 8: Agricultural Requirements Gatton BM68 Handicap 1400 metres
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room momentarily near the 1200m and had to be steadied.
 
ARTHUR IN CHARGE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PLATINI – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
LOBURN LASS – Blundered at the entrance to the home straight.
 
BID IN A HURRY (NZ) – M Murphy, rider of BID IN A HURRY, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
ABB ROY – Shifted in momentarily near the 1200m
 
RESET'S SON – Raced three wide throughout.
 
CANISTER - Slow to begin.
 
Race 9: Mozzies Welding Class 2 Handicap 1400 metres
 
MAHA MUSTANG – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
OUR RED PLANET – When asked to comment on the performance rider M Wishart reported the horse travelled comfortably during the race however when placed under pressure in the home straight was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PEREGRINATION – Raced three wide in the early stages.
 
EXCUSES EXCUSES – Buffeted between runners at the start and lost ground.
 
FIORCAST - Raced wide throughout.
 
SCOTTISH PRINCE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BENT BENNY – Jumped out at the start.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer M Nolan was advised BENT BENNY would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race or trial start.
 
LAYLA'S SONG – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
EVRYNOW'N'THEN – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 & 9: M Kropp – late rider declaration – LR 67(1)
Race 4: J Pratten – late rider declaration – LR 67(1)
Race 4: M Castle – use of whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4: T Brooker – use of whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8: M Murphy – use of whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) 

Suspensions
Race 6: App M Wishart – AR131(a) – careless riding – 9 days – m/n 19th June up to & including m/n 28th June 2022.
 
Absent jockeys
D McGillivray – ill – medical clearance
I Rabjones – ill – medical clearance
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: DIAMOND LASS
Race 2: NO BETTER AFFAIRE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: AYNAT – Vet clearance – injured off foreleg.
Race 1: I AM PEARL – hanging out – warning.
Race 2: ARATULA – Vet clearance - short striding both hind legs.
Race 2: FLASH GURU – Hung out throughout – trial/jumpout.
Race 5: SHIKAKKA – racing manners – warning.
Race 6: EUTHRATES – racing manners – warning.
Race 6: SISYPHEAN – racing manners – trial/jumpout.
Race 9: BENT BENNY – Vet clearance – lame off fore.
 
 
Bleeders
Race 7: BELLICOSITY – bled both nostrils 1st time – AR79(4) – 3 months ban plus 1000m gallop
 
 
Protests
Race 6: 2nd v 1st - dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: KHALIFA MISS – T Brooker
Race 1: CONTEDSSA NILE – K Yoshida
Race 2: SHE’S SO VAIN – K Yoshida
Race 3: SAXON ROSE – A Jones
Race 6: WESTLANDER – A Jones
Race 7: BELLICOSITY – L Kilner
Race 7: GIRL LIKE ALICE – M Savva
Race 8: VAN GOGH – A Jones
Race 9: DISCO BEATZ – S Collett
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1: AYNAY – Vets advice, injured off foreleg – 10:28 am
Race 2: ARATULA – Vets advice – 11:55am
 
 
 
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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.