STEWARDS REPORT
 
LOCKYER VALLEY TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING – Good 4                    RAIL – +0.5m 700m-300m; True Remainder  
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K. Daly
Stewards – C. Warren, S. Fletcher, D. McMahon, A. Brook (Asst. Steward)
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From 18 April 2024 Toowoomba Turf Club:
App S McCann pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR113 in that, on 1 April 2024 she did use her mobile phone whilst mounted at Toowoomba trackwork. App McCann was fined the sum of $200. In considering penalty Stewards noted this was App McCann’s first breach of this rule, her status as an  apprentice, as well as the obvious safety risk engaging in any such activity when mounted presents.
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockey P. Hammersley was ill and not riding at today’s meeting, rider replacements were made as per the Stewards summary. Jockey Hammersley was advised that he would require a medical certificate prior to next riding.
 
Stewards approved the following overweight allowances at today’s meeting:
 
Race 5 – EXTASSY – M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
Race 6 – WHISTLIN’ RULER – M. Hellyer +1kg (55kg)
 
Trainer L. Wanless was reprimanded pursuant to LR68(1) for failing to scratch KELLERS SHELTER, an emergency runner, by the prescribed time. The horse was subsequently withdrawn by Stewards at 8:10am.
 
Trainer W. Baker was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider by the prescribed time on BAG OF WHITT (Race 2), GUTHO (Race 3) and HALLSIDE HOT STUFF (Race 7).
 
Stewards considered an application from rider R. Payne, to be paid a riding fee and/or any percentages after she was of the belief she had been engaged to ride OXFORDSHIRE in Race 3 at the Gatton meeting today. After hearing evidence from trainer L. Derecourt and considering text messages submitted by both Ms Payne and Ms Derecourt, Stewards directed that Ms Payne be paid a jockey engagement fee for OXFORDSHIRE as well as any winning percentages from today.
 
Stewards inquired into the matters regarding the behaviour of trainer R. Drysdale prior to the running of Race 3 when presenting his runner SCENIC SUNDAY in the incorrect gear. After taking evidence from to QRIC assistant Steward Mr A. Brook, Trainer R. Drysdale pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR228(b) for misconduct in that he did misconduct himself by using aggressive language towards Mr Brook whilst Mr Brook was carrying out official duties. Mr Drysdale was fined the sum of $2000, with $1000 being wholly suspended for a period of 12months under the provisions of AR283(5). When considering penalty, Stewards considered Mr Drysdale’s good record in relation to this rule over a long period of time, his guilty plea, obvious remorse as well as the detrimental impact such breaches have on the integrity of the industry and the need for any penalty to serve as both a specific and general deterrent to the industry cohort as a whole.
 
Race 1: BARRIER REEF POOLS MAIDEN PLATE         860 M
 
SPLIT THE CASH – Refused to load into the barriers and was declared a late scratching at 11:07am. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SPLIT THE CASH be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st place – 4c win, 5c place
2nd place – 8c place
3rd place – 3c win
 
Trainer G. Thwaite was advised that the mare would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to next racing. 
 
FREAKSHAKE – Raced wide throughout.
 
OFFICE POLITICS – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with WANTS TO BOOGIE behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Momentarily steadied from the heels of DARE TO LOVE near the 400m.
 
VIKING VALOUR – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure approaching the 200m and again approaching the winning post.
 
SISTER GEORGIA – Apprentice C. Sutherland dropped his whip approaching the 200m.
 
STARSPANGLE PLANET – Approaching the 100m, raced in restricted room between OFFICE POLITICS and HIDDEN MELODY (J. McMurray) which shifted in under pressure. Apprentice J. McMurray was advised to exercise greater care.
 
HIDDEN MELODY – Raced wide throughout.
 
WANTS TO BOOGIE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with OFFICE POLITICS behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Jockey S. Collett could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Co-trainer T. Mackinnon reported the filly was showing signs of being in season and advised that the stable would now consider the immediate racing future of WANTS TO BOOGIE.
 
CASUAL MAN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 2: THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT DONATED TO OUR WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE EVENT BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 860 M
 
KRAKARIB – Slow into stride. Near the 600m, crowded and contacted the running rail when ISLAND TIDE (C. Graham) shifted in when not clear. Apprentice C. Graham was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in this incident. Put in an awkward stride at the entrance to the home straight. Held up for clear running between 250m and the 150m.
 
BAG OF WHITT – Raced wide throughout.
 
WRITTLE – Began awkwardly. Held up approaching the home turn. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
XERRI – Raced wide throughout.
 
INVINCIBILUS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported the mare was coughing on pulling up after the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities other than a mild cough.
 
BOLD RANSOM – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 100m, disappointed for a run between KRAKARIB and ISLAND TIDE, and as a consequence went to the line without being fully tested by its rider.  When asked to comment, Apprentice J. Williams advised that it was his intention to race in a forward position, however after being bumped at the start, settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
ISLAND TIDE – Shifted out on jumping and bumped BOLD RANSOM.
 
Race 3: MCNEIL FARMS MAIDEN PLATE 1100 M
 
WAN D'AMOUR – Reared over in the mounting enclosure, dislodging apprentice S. Willis. Subsequently was declared a late scratching at 12:08pm. Upon the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on WAN D’AMOUR be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st place – 0c win, 2c place
2nd place – 1c place
3rd place – 0c place
 
Trainer K. Afford reported the horse would now be leaving his stable however was advised the mare would be required to officially trial prior to next racing.
 
ALREADY BETTER – Approaching the 1000m, obliged to steady from the heels of MAILOUT (J. Molloy) which shifted in when not fully clear. Apprentice J. Molloy was advised to exercise greater care in similar CIRCUMSTANCES.
 
GUTHO – Slow to begin.
 
HARRY THE HORSE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SCENIC SUNDAY – Slow to muster early speed. Near the 800m, steadied from the heels of GUTHO which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
 
Following the running of this race, apprentice S. Willis was examined by the QAS officials and was advised that she would require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
 
Race 4: LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M
 
CHIEF BY – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight when weakening. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J. Guthmann-Chester reported the gelding travelled comfortably, however when placed under pressure from the 400m, didn’t to respond to his riding as expected and was disappointing.
 
CASSIE'S GIRL – Very slow to begin.
 
BLESSTAS – Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
CONTRICK – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight, before shifting in to obtain clear running near the 150m.
 
CRYPT DE PIN – Slow to begin.
 
JENNI MOREESE – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
ROSEFINCH – Slow to begin. Passing the 100m, momentarily awkwardly placed at the heels of JENNI MOREESE.
 
Race 5: NOLAN’S TRANSPORT GATTON RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1400 M
 
HUSSONHOFF – Jumped the shadow of the winning post at the end of the race and put in an awkward stride.
 
UNLEASH – Slow into stride. Near the 1200m, after improving into a position to the inside of HUSSONHOFF, had to be checked and lost ground when that runner was taken in by BUIN ROAD (J. McMurray) which shifted in before being corrected. In all circumstances, Stewards advised apprentice J. McMurray to exercise greater care.
 
BUIN ROAD – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
HERECUM DA DRUMS – Slow to begin.
 
EXTASSY – Slipped behind on jumping and lost ground.
 
SALT AND PEPPER – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: ROCK TRADE INDUSTRIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP      1400 M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing the connections of 2nd placed ROMAN HEIR to view the photo finish. After doing so, correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
MORDECAI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Near the 400m, improved onto the heels of the tiring CRAZY ABOUT YOU and shifted out.
 
SOCK'EMSID – Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m resulting in both CLEARLY GEORGE and DANTE ALIGHIERI being placed in restricted room and having to be steadied. Jockey C. Meehan was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Jockey C. Meehan was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) for using the whip over the concluding stages in an action which raises his arm above shoulder height.
 
CLEARLY GEORGE – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and had to be steadied approaching the winning post.
 
ROMAN HEIR – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
CRAZY ABOUT YOU – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, apprentice C. Sutherland reported that after being caught wide, his mount was not suited by today’s tight turning track and for this reason he desisted from pressuring the horse in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Everingham was advised the gelding would require a veterinary certificate prior to resuming racing or trialling.
 
DANTE ALIGHIERI – Rounding the home turn, bumped with VULTURE STREET. Placed in restricted room over the concluding stages and had to be steadied.
 
VULTURE STREET – Leaving the 1000m, steadied from the heels of DANTE ALIGHIERI. Rounding the home turn, bumped and became unbalanced when DANTE ALIGHIERI shifted out slightly.
 
ALERT AND READY – Slow to begin.
 
GINASUE – After being slow to begin was then slow to muster speed in the early stages.
 
Race 7: HARMAN CONCRETING BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400 M
 
MR VISTA – Apprentice T. Orr dropped his whip near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils on the first occasion. Trainer W. Bannerot was advised that the gelding would now incur a 3 month ban from racing under AR79(4) and would be required to gallop 1000m/trial/jumpout to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
 
SCENIC RIM – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
HALLSIDE HOT STUFF – Underwent a pre-race veterinary exam on arrival at the barriers at the request of the rider and was cleared to start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be foot sore in both front feet. Trainer W. Baker was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing or trialling.
 
SCOTTISH PRINCE – Hampered between runners shortly after the start.
 
INDY ROSE WARRIOR (NZ) – Jockey A. Mallyon reported his mount travelled comfortably throughout, however when placed under pressure from the 400m, was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils on the first occasion. Trainer P. Shailer was advised that the mare would now incur a 3 month ban from racing and would be required to gallop 1000m/trial/jumpout to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
 
HOT PROFIT – Slow to begin. Inclined to over race between the 1000m and the 600m when the pace of the race was steady in the middle stages.
 
SOARHI – Raced wide throughout.
 
SIENNA'S AWARD – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Jockey R. Jamieson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) for using the whip on 15 occasions in totality throughout the race.
 
TOP BABE (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary exam on arrival at the barriers at the request of the rider and was cleared to start.
 
Race 8: SAVE THE DATE – 2024 LADBROKES GATTON CUP – SATURDAY 29TH JUNE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
PRINCE OF DIAMONDS – Slow to begin.
 
FLASH ZARIZ – When asked to comment on improved performance, trainer N. Hemmings explained the gelding was first up today and whilst its best performances have been over longer distances, she was confident of a forward showing as the horse has worked well leading up to today event.
 
GREGARIOUS – Raced wide throughout.
 
JOY MCCOY (NZ) – Held up rounding the home turn before shifting out to improve near the 200m.
 
AWESOME AUDREY – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Passing the 100m, taken in and had to be steadied from the heels of WASABI KICK when FLY LIKE HELEN (O. Kendal) shifted in under pressure. Apprentice O. Kendal was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
WASABI KICK – Raced in restricted room momentarily near the 600m.
 
SEA COMMITS – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
FLY LIKE HELEN – Raced wide throughout.
 
MONDAY MONDAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 9: LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
JUNGLE FEVER – Raced wide throughout.
 
CRAZY EYED FRED – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Held up rounding the home turn and then again near the 150m.
 
TOUTE SWEET – Shifted out on jumping. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI PERSUASION – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISS ZERMATT – Hampered at the start. Leaving the 100m, obliged to shift in to secure clear running.
 
SCUD – Raced wide throughout. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
THE REAL SAINT – Checked at the start and lost ground.
 
JACKIEDOWNTHELINE – Shifted out on jumping.
 
SMILING ZAC (NZ) – Jumped in at the start resulting in rider J. Huxtable becoming awkward in the saddle. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
PRESS LIGHTLY – Approaching the 100m, taken inwards by MISS ZERMATT (J. Williams) and a short distance later was obliged to check from that runners heels. Apprentice J. Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a), in that approaching the 100m, he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRESS LIGHTLY, obliging that runner to be checked. Apprentice Williams license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight the 27th April 2024 and to expire midnight the 9th May 2024. When considering penalty, account was taken of apprentice Williams’ guilty plea, record in relation to this rule, his status as an apprentice jockey and the level of carelessness, which was deemed to be in the mid-range.
 
Race 10: LEST WE FORGET – ANZAC DAY THURSDAY 25TH APRIL BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1100 M

The start of this race was delayed when INVICTUS LAD presented to the yard in blinkers which was not a part of the geldings approved gear.
 
SIR CARTER – Jumped in at the start and made heavy contact with the inside barrier partition, resulting in rider M. Gray becoming unbalanced.
 
MR WANDJI – Near the 600m, bumped with FENTON for a number of strides, before having to be steadied from its heels a short distance later when FENTON (D. Peisley) shifted out. Jockey D. Peisley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
FENTON – Over raced in the early and middle stages.Near the 900m, steadied from heels, shifted out placing CHISUM in restricted room for a short distance. Approaching the 850m, taken inwards and had to be checked when SIR CARTER (M. Gray) shifted in. Jockey M. Gray was found guilty of a charge pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 850m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FENTON, taking that runner inwards and having to have to be checked. LONDON POINT which was racing to the inside of FENTON was crowded for room and had to be steadied as a consequence. Jockey Gray’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 27th April 2024 and to expire midnight 4th May 2024.When considering penalty, account was taken of Jockey Gray’s very good record in relation to this rule and the level of carelessness, which was deemed to be in the low range.
 
SWISS BABE – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight before being corrected by its rider.
 
LONDON POINT (NZ) – Near the 850m, crowded for room and had to be steadied. Held up from the 400m until approaching the home turn, and then again held up for a short distance near the 150m.
 
EMILEE'S EMPIRE – Approaching the 100m, when held up became awkwardly placed at the heels of SWISS BABE and had to be restrained and as a result went to the line unable to be tested by its rider.
 
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run near the 150m and raced in restricted room for some distance thereafter and went to the line without being fully tested by its rider.
 
CHISUM – Placed in restricted room near the 900m when CHISUM shifted out. Momentarily disappointed for a run near the 100m. Approaching the winning post, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of ARDERN.
 
INVICTUS LAD – Slow to begin.
 
ARDERN – Cast its near-fore plate in running.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2-         Apprentice C. Graham was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 6-         Jockey C. Meehan was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 7-         Trainer L. Wanless was reprimanded pursuant to LR68(1) for failing to scratch KELLERS SHELTER by the prescribed time.
Race 7-         Jockey R. Jamieson was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(5) for using the whip on 15 occasions in totality.
Race 8-         Apprentice O. Kendal was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 10-       Jockey D. Peisley was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Fines
18/4/24-        Apprentice S. McCann was fined $200 pursuant to AR113 for using her mobile phone whilst mounted at Toowoomba trackwork.
Race 2-         Trainer W. Baker was fined $200 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to notify a rider by the prescribed time on BAG OF WHITT (Race 2), GUTHO (Race 3) and HALLSIDE HOT STUFF (Race 7).
Race 3-         Trainer R. Drysdale was fined $2000, $1000 of which was suspended for a period of 12months pursuant to AR228(b) for misconduct.
Race 6-         Jockey C. Meehan was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(6)(b) for using the whip in an action which raises his arm above shoulder height.

Suspensions
Race 9-         Apprentice J. Williams – Careless riding AR131(a) – 12 days to commence midnight the 27th April 2024 and to expire midnight the 9th May 2024.
Race 10-       Jockey M. Gray – Careless riding AR131(a) – 7 days to commence midnight 27th April 2024 and to expire midnight 4th May 2024.
 
Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice S. Willis – Medical required
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey P. Hammersley – Medical required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race
Race 4: CHIEF BY, CRYPT DE PIN
Race 5: BULL DIMPLE RUM
Race 6: ROMAN HEIR
Race 7: INDY ROSE WARRIOR, SIENNA’S AWARD
 
Horses sampled post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1-         SPLIT THE CASH – Refused to load – Barrier certificate
Race 3-         WAN D'AMOUR – Reared over in the enclosure – Official trial
Race 6-         CRAZY ABOUT YOU – Lame off-fore – Veterinary certificate
Race 7-         HALLSIDE HOT STUFF – Foot sore – Veterinary certificate
 
Bleeders
Race 7-         MR VISTA – Bled both nostrils – 3-month ban + 1000m gallop/trial/jumpout
Race 7-         INDY ROSE WARRIOR – Bled both nostrils – 3-month ban + 1000m gallop/trial/jumpout
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         2 BAG OF WHITT - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
Race 3:         3 GUTHO - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
                    7 SCENIC SUNDAY – Adin Thompson
                    17 OAKFIELD PANTHER - Luke Miller
                    18 WAN D’AMOUR - Ms Shania Willis (a2/48kg),
Race 6:         14 GINASUE - Ms Samantha Collett
Race 7:         5 HALLSIDE HOT STUFF - Ms Amy Graham (a1.5/51kg),
                    13 SOKUDO - Nozi Tomizawa
Race 8:         15 MONDAY MONDAY - Jai Williams (a0/54kg),
Race 9:         15 PRESS LIGHTLY – Olivia Kendal (a1.5/52kg)
Race 10:       14 EMILEE’S EMPIRE - Jai Williams (a0/54kg),
                    15 MIDNIGHT RAMBLER - Ms Samantha Collett
 
Late scratchings
Race 1:         SPLIT THE CASH @11:07am – Refused to load
Race 3:         WAN D'AMOUR @12:08pm – Reared over in the enclosure
Race 7:         KELLERS SHELTER @8:10am – Stewards
 
 
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.