QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2017

 
WEATHER FINEE
TRACK RATING GOOD 3
RAIL OUT 4.5M 1400-W/P, 2M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER 4.35
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards M Knibbs
Stewards N Boyle, C Albrecht, P Zimmerman, R Jackson
Clerk of Scales J Robinson
Judge S McMahon
Veterinarian A Murdoch
Swab attendants V Burgess & M Woodham
Starter S Andrews
Stewards Secretary S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Ipswich Turf Club 14/7/2017 Race 1
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding AVERNA MOUNTAIN (G. Mitchell) falling near the 700m.. Evidence was taken on 14 July 2017 however, the matter was adjourned as Ms Mitchell suffered injuries resulting in her being transported to hospital. Ms Mitchell, in the presence of her Master Mr H Norman, was afforded the opportunity today to view the incident.. Due to the injuries sustained, Ms Mitchell had no recollection of the race however, evidence was also taken from jockey B. Stewart (SCANDALS).. Stewards determined that approaching the 700m SCANDALS shifted out to a 3 wide position to improve its position and that some distance later AVERNA MOUNTAIN, which had been racing outside of SCANDALS appeared to, in the opinion of the stewards, clip the heels of SCANDALS, resulting in it falling.. Stewards were of the view that any shift by SCANDALS was inconsequential to the reasons for AVERNA MOUNTAIN clipping the heels of that horse and falling.. Therefore, stewards deemed the incident to be accidental.
 
 
RACE 1: Chris Munce New ATA President QTIS 3YO Maiden HHCap 1800m
 
GRANVILLE ISLAND Slow into stride.
 
COUNTRY LUCK Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
RACE 2: UBET Wayne Wilson Medal ATA Function Oct 5 Fillies & Mares Maiden HHCap 1200m
 
FLYING COLOURS Slow into stride.
 
SWEET CAVIAR Began awkwardly and shifted in.. Near the 800m was checked when tightened for room between LA SCOPA and LADY EIGHTY EIGHT, both of which shifted ground.
 
FATZ Near the 800m after being crossed then overraced and shifted out.
 
TYCOON LAYLA Bumped after the 800m.
 
 
RACE 3: Skypoint Observation Deck Fillies & Mares Class 1 HHCap 1400m
 
DEER MOUNTAIN Near the 1200m had to be restrained when racing in restricted room.
 
WHODUNNIT For some distance down the back straight hung in badly, making the first turn shifted in and struck the running rail becoming badly unbalanced.. Trainer L. Ross advised he may experiment with the removal of blinkers.. A warning was placed on the marees racing manners.
 
FELINO BEL - Overraced after the 800m and had to be restrained from heels.
 
JINX NN DRINX Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Jockey J. Morris (JINX NN DRINX) was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 4: Melbourne Cup Gallery Restaurant Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 HHCap 1400m
 
LASER SIGHT A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which tailed off and was uncompetitive, revealed no significant findings.. Trainer A. Willick stated the gelding was a middle distance runner resuming from a spell and had trialled well. Ms Willick was advised that the performance was considered unacceptable therefore stewards ordered that the gelding would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial of at least 1000m before being permitted to race again.
 
 
RACE 5: Melbourne Cup Dome Package Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden HHCap 1200m
 
MELD LIKE MICHAEL Began very awkwardly, brushed its gate and was then slow to muster speed.
 
IPSO QUALO VIENIO Steadied shortly after the start.
 
KIMHORSEDASHIAN Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.
 
OOKINAKI Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 6: Spritzer Soiree Pink Ribbon Cup Class 2 HHCap 1800m
 
KUTTAMURRA AL Hampered at the start.
 
FUTURE EVENT Began awkwardly.
 
STELLAR JEWEL Caught racing 3 wide in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward to cross to the lead near the 1200m.
 
ROSADOR Held up on straightening until after the 200m.
 
ERCOLANO Had some difficulty securing clear running in the straight.
 
Jockey M. Pegus (KUTTAMURRA AL) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.. Stewards took into account his exemplary record in regard to this Rule and the totality of whip strikes.
 
RACE 7: Canary Bar Caulfield Cup Class 5 HHCap 1400m
 
DDHARMONY Became fractious after being boxed and sat down momentarily.. The gelding was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.. Bumped at the start.. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings.. A warning was placed on the geldinggs barrier manners.
 
SLYDINI Bumped at the start.
 
DELIGHTFUL FEELING Began awkwardly.
 
BRACTEATE Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 8: ATA Celebrates 50 Years Class 3 HHCap 1200m
 
JAKUTA Trainer A. Plumb advised the gelding would be ridden more forward today.. The gelding settled fifth in the run.
 
AGHNA Began awkwardly.. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a cough and poor post race recovery.. Trainer T. Edmonds will be advised that a veterinary clearance will be required including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to the mare racing again.
 
EMVEPEE Slow into stride.
 
NEVER SO SIRIUS Laid out on the home turn.
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GOLDEN SUNSET Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6..  M. Pegus Jockey Whip use (9 times) - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 3..  J. Morris Jockey Whip use (9 times) - $200 AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Desert Rush, Punkenstein, Lord Archer, Geometrist, Legal Counsel, All Amuk
 
Bars
Race 3..  Whodunnit Racing manners Warning AR8(t)
Race 4..  Laser Sight Uncompetitive Official barrier trial AR8(t)
Race 7..  DDHarmony Barrier manners Warning AR8(t)
Race 8..  Aghna Cough & poor post race recovery Vet Cert. & Endoscopic results AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
 
Race 8. Jakuta Trainer advised the horse would be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision