QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK SATURDAY 26 AUGUST 2017
 
WEATHER FINEE
TRACK RATING SOFT 5 (GOOD 4 RETROSPECTIVE AFTER R1) (GOOD 3 AFTER R4)
RAIL OUT 1M 1000-400, TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER 4.71
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards I Brown (R1-6, 8 & 9) D Aurisch (R7)
Stewards D Aurisch, C Albrecht, N Boyle, P Reardon
Clerk of Scales K Daly
Betting Steward A Kitching
Judge S McMahon
Veterinarian A Murdoch & S Flynn
Swab attendants A Challen, V Burgess, J Crompton
Starter S Andrews & M Andrews
Stewards Secretary S Rolls
 
GENERAL
 
As App A. Fancourt was indisposed due to injury stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Gold Coast Turf Club Meeting 19/8/2017 Race 7
 
Trainer T. Edmonds reported that BOUND FOR LOVE will now be retired as a broodmare.
 
 
RACE 1: CNW.COM.AU Fillies & Mares BenchMark 80 HHCap 1200m
 
ALLEZ CHIVAL Slow to begin.
 
MY COUSIN JACKIE Began awkwardly.
 
OF THE DAY - Raced wide from the 800m onwards.. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALL THAT IS Had difficulty securing clear running to the inside of ALLEZ CHIVAL passing the 150m.
 
MAGIC I AM Raced wide without cover throughout.
I LIKE CANDY Raced wide throughout.
 
POSITIVE PROBLEMS Raced wide throughout.. When questioned as to the performance jockey J. Lloyd stated that the mare failed to travel comfortably at any stage of the event and hung out rounding the home turn. Jockey Lloyd was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance.. Trainer B. Baker was also unable to explain the disappointing performance and undertook to advise stewards of any abnormalities that may come to light upon the marees return to his Sydney stables.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities and a routine swab sample was taken.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 4 retrospective.
 
 
RACE 2: Haneco Lighting Open HHCap 1100m
 
HARD STRIDE Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
PROFILER Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
LONDEHERO Jockey R. Fradd reported that the gelding put in an awkward stride approaching the 100m and in his opinion was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race as expected.. Trainer M. Dunn expressed his disappointment in the performance and undertook to report to stewards any abnormalities that may come to light in the days subsequent to the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities and a routine swab sample was taken.
 
 
RACE 3: Schneider Electric Class 3 Plate
1100m
 
Trainer T. McCarthy was fined $100 for presenting OCEAN GRAND to race in race plates when bar plates were advertised on both front hoofs..
 
IGNITE THE LIGHT underwent a veterinary examination before entering the enclosure after striking out in the tie-up stalls, making contact with its off hind hock.. The gelding was initially cleared to race however, after undergoing a further veterinary examination behind the barriers was found to be mildly lame in the off hind leg and was subsequently withdrawn at 12.54 p.m. by order of stewards.. All monies invested on IGNITE THE LIGHT were ordered to be refunded.. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 12.54 p.m.:-
 
17 cents in the dollar for the win - #13 (GATLINBURG)
19 cents in the dollar for place of winner - #13 (GATLINBURG)
18 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter - #12 (HINGUS ROSE)
14 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #7 (BONSHO)
 
SPs were subject.
 
SARAJEVO Began awkwardly and was hampered a short distance later.
 
OCEAN GRAND Began awkwardly.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.. Trainer T. McCarthy advised stewards that he would have further blood tests carried out as he was concerned that the gelding may be suffering from a virus.
 
BONSHO App M. McGillivray reported at scale that the mare struck itself during the event.
 
 
RACE 4: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Open HHCap 1800m
 
The start of this race was delayed when a licensee in the tie-up stalls required the attendance of the QAS.
 
TAP THIS Overraced in the early stages.
 
EIGHTTS A PARTY Jockey R. Fradd reported at scale that he was concerned with the geldinggs actions over the concluding stages.. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained abrasions to both hind bumpers..
 
LORDAG Jockey J. Orman reported that after being caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to ride the gelding forward so as to obtain the lead.
 
OUTRAGED When questioned as to the performance App T. Brooker noted that the gelding was slow to begin today and was inclined to race keenly during the middle stages however, in her opinion failed to finish the race off as expected. Trainer K. Schweida stated that bearing in mind the last 600m sectionals he was not disappointed in the geldinggs performance as it continued to make ground on the placegetters over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities..
 
EL CAMPEADOR When questioned as to the performance jockey J. Byrne stated that his intention was to lead today however, despite his efforts the gelding was slow to muster speed in the early stages.. Jockey Byrne added that he was eventually able to obtain a handy position with cover however, the gelding failed to travel comfortably throughout and was disappointed in its ability to finish the race off as expected.. Trainer T. Gollan indicated that the gelding led and won at its previous start which was in a slowly run race.. Mr Gollan was of the opinion that given the increased tempo in todayys race the gelding may have been better suited ridden further back in the field.. Mr Gollan undertook to report to stewards any abnormalities that may come to light in the days subsequent to the race.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
 
RACE 5: Legrand Australia Ratings Band 0-70 HHCap 1400m
 
MALKARA Hampered at the start.. Raced wide throughout.
 
DDHARMONY Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
GUNDY STAR Bumped at the start.
 
JACKPOT Bumped at the start.
 
GREGORY Slow to begin.. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
REALLY REILLY Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up passing the 100m.
 
BALABINA Blundered on jumping away.
 
ZUCCHERINA Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LEGAL COUNSEL Passing the 200m was disappointed for a run to the inside of JACKPOT. Then held up over the final 150m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SPLINTER Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BLOOMING TYCOON Raced wide throughout.
 
JADEDFOX A post race veterinary examination revealed to the mare to be suffering from a mild respiratory infection.. Trainer B. Lockwood was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to next start.. Mr Lockwood indicated that he would have an endoscopic examination performed and the results of which he would report back to stewards.
 
BOURBON ROAD Jockey J. Byrne reported it was not his intention to lead today however, the gelding was overracing in the early and middle stages so he allowed it to stride forward to the lead.
 
 
RACE 6: Prysmain Cables Colts, Geldings & Entires BM 80 HHCap 1200m
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The start was delayed when NEPTUNE PALACE underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers after making contact with the gate upon leaving the enclosure.. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice at 2.37 p.m.. All monies invested on NEPTUNE PALACE were ordered to be refunded.. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 2.37 p.m.:-
 
8 cents in the dollar for the win - #5 (TYCOON ACE)
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner - #5 (TYCOON ACE)
8 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter - #9 (BEAT STREET)
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter - #3 (MARKSFIELD)
 
SPs were subject.
 
MARKSFIELD Bumped at the start.
 
BEAT STREET Overraced when being restrained to obtain cover in the middle stages however, was unable to do so and raced wide without cover throughout.
 
DELIGHTFUL FEELING Held up over the final 150m and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
MERCURIAN Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
KWANZA Raced 5 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 7: BGW Group Of Companies QTIS 3YO HHCap 1100m
 
RED COLOUR sustained an injury when being taken off the float upon arriving oncourse.. After undergoing an initial veterinary examination it was agreed that the filly would be re-examined prior to the race following which it was declared a late scratching at 2.50 p.m. acting on veterinary advice.
 
SHOGUN SUN Bumped at the start.
 
COLOSIMO Hampered at the start.. Near the 800m had to be steadied when tightened for room and lost ground.
 
BASARA Began awkwardly.. Jockey T. Harrison reported that she was concerned with the fillyys action over the concluding stages and as a result was reluctant to ride it out to the end of the race.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
NIVO Began awkwardly.. Near the 800m commenced to race ungenerously and as a consequence had to be checked and lost ground when placed in restricted room to the inside of COLOSIMO, which was taken in marginally by ITALIA BELLA.. Whilst the racing manners of NIVO contributed to the interference suffered by that runner jockey D. Browne (ITALIA BELLA) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
ITALIA BELLA Taken wider on the track by BASARA in the early stages.
 
MEIKAS Blundered approaching the 100m and became unbalanced.
 
PARADIS IMPERIAL A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
RACE 8: CNW Electrical Wholesale Class 6 HHCap 1400m
 
DENARIUS Hampered at the start and lost ground.. Leaving the 1100m had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of EXCITED PRINCE.. Leaving the 600m bumped PALACE TYCOON and LOTHARIO and was then held up on the heels of STAR OF NIGHT. Upon straightening had to be steadied away from the heels of PALACE TYCOON and in doing so bumped MONSTER OF ENERGY.
 
MONSTER OF ENERGY Bumped at the start.. Bumped on straightening. Raced wide throughout.
 
CORNROW Bumped at the start.
 
ALASSAK Began awkwardly.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. When questioned as to the performance jockey M. Cahill stated that he was obliged to ride the gelding vigorously in the early stages to obtain a position outside of AGAPANTHA.. Jockey Cahill added that passing the 800m LANDMARKS and PALACE TYCOON improved to his outside, which resulted in the gelding being continually pressured during the middle stages.. Jockey Cahill was of the opinion that these factors had a detrimental affect on the geldinggs performance as it is better suited when able to lead and dictate terms.. Trainer D.. Murphy agreed with the comments of jockey Cahill.. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
LANDMARKS Leaving the 1100m had to be steadied from the heels of ALASSAK and shifted out and subsequently overraced wide without cover. Bumped near the 700m. Bumped on straightening.
 
CHOICE LARGA Near the 1000m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of LANDMARKS.
 
PALACE TYCOON When questioned as to the tactics adopted jockey T. Harrison stated that she was instructed to obtain a forward position with cover but specifically not to restrain at the start as the gelding does not perform well when ridden in that manner.. Jockey Harrison added that after beginning fairly from a wide barrier she allowed the gelding to stride forward in an effort to comply with the instructions. However, passing the 1000m when LANDMARKS shifted out to a 3 wide position she elected to continue to ride forward in an effort to cross to the lead but was unable to do so and was obliged to race 4 wide without cover.. Stable representative L. Sears confirmed the instructions. Stewards advised jockey Harrison that after beginning only fairly and bearing in mind the early speed drawn inside her she should have attempted to obtain cover at the rear of the field. Furthermore passing the 1000m she should have made a greater effort to secure cover behind LANDMARKS.. Given the instructions that were issued stewards did not believe that jockey Harrisonns actions was culpable under the Rules of Racing.
 
LOTHARIO Leaving the 600m was bumped by DENARIUS. Bumped on straightening.
 
STAR OF NIGHT Upon straightening bumped LOTHARIO when attempting to shift out to obtain clear running.
 
DORF STAR Momentarily held up upon straightening.
 
EXCITED PRINCE Held up from the 400m to the 250m.
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RACE 9: Kimberly Accessories NMW HHCap 1800m
 
The start of the race was delayed when WHATTS THAT proved difficult to load.
 
IDLE SITUATION Bumped at the start.
 
THERMAL UNIT Bumped at the start.. Overraced in the middle stages for a considerable distance and had to be steadied from the heels of VENECIA.. Held up for clear running from the 600m until a point leaving the 200m.
 
CHOICE PRINCESS Slow to begin.
 
WHATTS THAT Near the 1600m had to be steadied from the heels of SCOTTY BE GOTTI.. A post race veterinary examination revealed a puncture wound to the off side stifle.
 
SCOTTY BE GOTTI Overraced in the early stages.
 
ENDLESS PUZZLE When caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to the lead.
 
VENECIA When caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader.
 
SNAPPER Held up for clear running from the 600m until a point approaching the 100m. Stewards questioned jockey S. Doyle if there was an opportunity to shift wider on the track leaving the 500m to secure clear running.. Jockey Doyle stated that he did not believe there was an opportunity for him to shift wider on the track at that point and that the best option was to follow GYPSY MISS into the race however, that runner failed to improve as expected, which resulted in him being held up until a point approaching the 100m.. After reviewing the patrol footage jockey Doyle conceded that after leaving the 500m he should have shifted to the outside of THERMAL UNIT however, once he elected to follow GYPSY MISS he improved to the inside of THERMAL UNIT following which he was unable to shift out.. Whilst advising jockey Doyle that he had erred in his riding leaving the 500m stewards did not believe his error was culpable under the Rules of Racing.
 
ANOTHER LARGA Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SIDETRIP Raced wide without cover throughout.. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
ROBBERS COBBER Raced wide throughout.
 
CHLOEES COMET Raced wide throughout.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
 
Fines
Race 3..  T. McCarthy Trainer Presented horse with incorrect gear - $100 AR140A
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Tycoon Ace, Hollywood Bound,, El Campeador, Outraged, War Jet, Sony Legend, Il Mio Destino, Positive Problems, Of The Day, Flaming Aces, Magic I Am, Sarajevo, Valleseco, Snapper, Choice Princess, Robbers Cobber, Landmarks, Choice Larga, Dorf Star, Colosimo, The Kinggs Widown, Jack Pot, DDHarmony, Legal Counsel, Beat Street, Single Chance, Neptune Palace
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Positive Problems, Londehero, Blooming Tycoon, Choice Larga
 
Bars
Race 5..  Jadedfox Mild respiratiory infection Vet. Cert. AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.. Espiritu App T. Brooker
Race 2.. Hydrazine App T. Brooker
Race 4..  Anton En Avant App A. Sewell
Race 6..  Mercurian App J. Guthmann-Chester
Race 8..  Agapantha App T. Brooker
Race 9..  Idle Situation App T. Brooker
 
Late Scratchings
Race 3..  Ignite The Light @ 12.54 p.m.
Race 6..  Neptune Palace @ 2.37 p.m.
Race 7..  Red Colour @ 2.50 p.m.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision