QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK – 25 NOVEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; UPGRADED TO GOOD 3 after Race 2
RAIL – +8m 1400-W/Post; +4m remainder
PENETROMETER – 4.62
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N Boyle
Stewards – W Flynn, G Lane, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick, M Woodham
Starter – S Andrews
Jockeys Advocate – S Scriven
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
GENERAL
 
As Jockeys R Plumb and C Schmidt were indisposed through illness, rider replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
RACE 1: Austral Masonry QTIS 3yo BenchMark 65 Handicap – 900m
1st: Darktown Strutter 2nd: Keen Instinct 3rd: Lauras Star 4th: Calligrapher
 
KEEN INSTINCT – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start had a tendency to lay in tightening CALLIGRAPHER to his inside.
 
CALLIGRAPHER – Shortly after the start slightly tightened when KEEN INSTINCT laid in.  Proved disappointing over the concluding stages. Jockey J Morris reported at scale that his mount had a tendency to lay in throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
RACE 2: Austral Bricks F&M Maiden Handicap – 1200m
1st: Femme Fireball 2nd: Flying Machine 3rd: Boingo 4th: What Do Ya Think
 
FEMME FIREBALL - Slow into stride.
 
FAST SUN - Shortly after the start had a tendency to lay in tightening runners to its inside.
 
CHOUX MANIA - Shortly after the start hampered when racing in restricted room to the inside of FAST SUN.
 
PERSONALISED - Shortly after the start hampered when racing in restricted room to the inside of FAST SUN. Approaching the 900m when being restrained got its head up and commenced to over-race and became very awkward at the heels of FLYING MACHINE, eventually clipping that runners heels and blundered. Continued to over-race and again had to be restrained from heels passing the 500m. Compounded over the concluding stages and finished last. When questioned Jockey S Galloway explained that after being fairly away from an awkward barrier, he elected to press forward and in doing so had to urge the mare strongly during the first 100m of the race in an attempt to obtain a position closer to the rail. He added that approaching the first turn when he attempted to restrain the mare she got her head up and placed him in some difficulty for a short period. He was of the view that the tempo of the race, slowing mid-race, may have contributed to the mare over-racing. Stewards noted Jockey Galloways explanation. Trainer M Costa indicated that the mare was a little bit worked up today at her first start and would experiment with some gear changes prior to the mare racing again. Stewards advised Mr Costa that they would like to see the mare perform to their satisfaction in an official trial prior to racing again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have some small lacerations to both forelegs.
 
RIVAL MO - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
RACE 3: PGH C,G&E Maiden Handicap – 1200m
1st: Grinch 2nd: Luck of Friendship 3rd: Meaner 4th: Chasin
 
STAR ROCK - Slow into stride.  When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey M McGuren expressed some disappointment in todays performance, however, indicated that in his opinion the gelding may appreciate the addition of blinkers at its next start which it wore previously and maybe a step-up to a distance further than todays event.
 
POOLENZO - Began awkwardly and shifted in and was bumped on the hindquarters by JAGNIWAS.
 
JAGNIWAS - Slightly hampered on jumping away between runners.
 
MEANER - Shortly after the start steadied away from the heels of GRINCH which shifted in. Passing the 800m bumped with NIGHT WHISPER.
 
GRINCH - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
WOLF TALES - Raced wide throughout. Passing the 300m, slightly hampered when LUCK OF FRIENDSHIP shifted out to improve.
 
LUCK OF FRIENDSHIP – Shifted out passing the 300m to improve and then laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
NIGHT WHISPER - Passing the 800m bumped with GRINCH. Raced in restricted room for a short period to the inside of MEANER. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
RACE 4: ABC Brick Sales Class 4 Handicap – 1300m
1st: Honour N Strength 2nd: Lady No More 3rd: Whos Your Daddy 4th: Rideonabigjetplane
 
WHOS YOUR DADDY - Slow to begin. After the race the Starter advised stewards that WHOS YOUR DADDY had been placed in the barriers without the barrier blanket which is part of its normal gear as it was not on the starters report. Stewards confirmed that the barrier blanket is part of WHOS YOUR DADDYs barrier gear and after speaking with Trainer Mr J Wallace it was agreed that the gelding would continue to race with the barrier blanket as its racing gear.  Due to a clerical error it was unfortunately omitted from the starters gear sheet today.
 
RIDEONABIGJETPLANE - Began awkwardly. Passing the 1000m when the pace slackened, commenced to over-race, got its head up and had to be shifted wider to avoid the heels of LADY NO MORE. Continued to over-race until the 600m.
 
SNAPPER ROCKS - Bumped on jumping away.
 
HONOUR N STRENGTH – Cast the near hind plate in running. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer M Leitch explained that the gelding at its recent starts has drawn wide on the track and hasnt had enough speed to race in the lead and therefore had been ridden off the speed. It has always been her intention to have the gelding race in a forward position and today from the favourable barrier in a race that lacked speed, she was of the view that the gelding may be able to race in a more forward position with less pressure applied to it and was hopeful of an improved performance. She further added that she experimented with the removal of blinkers and the addition of winkers at today’s event and was not totally surprised by the win. Stewards noted her explanation.
 
RACE 5: National Masonry F&M Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
1st: Absolutlypositivly 2nd: Friends 3rd: Marseille En Fleur 4th: Bite the Media
 
BITE THE MEDIA - Fractious in the barriers. Passing the 1000m had to be steadied when cramped for room to the inside of FRIENDS.
 
FAVOURED GRACE - Bumped on jumping away.
 
MUSGREY HILL - Shortly after the start severely hampered between runners and lost ground.  Raced wide throughout. Commenced to lose ground after passing the 600m and weakened badly over the concluding stages to finish tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  In light of today’s performance Trainer S Morrisey was advised that the mare would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to it racing again.
 
DIAMONDS ON RUBY - Approaching the 200m had to be steadied away from heels and shifted out.
 
LEICA CELEBRE - Passing the 200m inconvenienced and had to be steadied when DIAMONDS ON RUBY shifted out.
 
MARSEILLE EN FLEUR – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have sustained a small laceration to the off fore cannon. Trainer S Kendrick’s representative advised that if anything came to light in the coming days they would report back to Stewards.
 
Jockey G Colless (FRIENDS) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive and consecutive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards were mindful of his good record in relation to whip use having only been spoken to on one occasion in the previous 12 months.
 
Jockey C Whiteley (ABSOLUTLYPOSITIVLY) was fined the sum of $200 for excessive and consecutive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards were mindful of his good record in relation to whip use having only been spoken to on one occasion in the previous 18 months and he was the winner of the race.
 
RACE 6: ADBRI Masonry C,G&E Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
1st: Luna Missile 2nd: Amenzel 3rd: Attila 4th: Capo Di Tutti
 
The start was delayed when CAPO DI TUTTI had to be re-shod behind the barriers after casting its near hind plate.
 
The start was further delayed when LUNA MISSILE had blood in its mouth from a dislodged tooth. The gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place.
 
ATTILA - Bumped on jumping away. Upon entering the straight laid out under pressure for a short distance.
 
DONOT SAY ANYTHING – Bumped on jumping away. Commenced to lose ground passing the 400m and tired badly in the home straight finishing a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. When questioned, Trainer L Mayfield–Smith explained that in his opinion the gelding didn’t appreciate the firm track of today’s event.  He explained that the gelding has performed similarly in a recent run on a firmish track.  Stewards advised Mr Mayfield-Smith that in light of the gelding’s performance today on the Good 3 as it was rated for this race, they would liaise with him whether the gelding would be permitted to start on tracks of a Good 3 or firmer in future.
 
CAPO DI TUTTI - Over-raced during the early stages.
 
OTTO FROM HAMBURG - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
MINISTRY OF FEAR – Laid in under pressure during the early stages of the home straight and brushed the running rail on a number of occasions.
 
RACE 7: Claypave BenchMark 62 Handicap – 1800m
1st: Baltic Prince 2nd: Emvepee 3rd: Dazzle Us Again 4th: Dead Heat: Pillara & Red Phantom
 
ANSWERED - Began awkwardly and blundered unbalancing its rider and then made heavy contact with RED PHANTOM.
 
RED PHANTOM - Slow to begin and then bumped heavily by ANSWERED. 
 
BARRAAJ - Blundered on jumping away. Held up rounding the home turn. At the 300m hampered when DAZZLE US AGAIN shifted in to obtain clear running.
 
MR SCARY – Raced 3 wide during the early stages before obtaining cover in a one wide position approaching the 1000m. Had to be steadied when tightened for room passing the 200m.
 
THE BARRACUDA - Slightly hampered passing the 400m between RED PHANTOM and ANSWERED which shifted out.
 
DAZZLE US AGAIN - Passing the 400m bumped BALTIC PRINCE on a number of occasions when endeavouring to secure clear running. A short distance later was disappointed for a run and had to shift back to the inside to obtain clear running and in doing so slightly tightened the running of BARRAAJ.
 
BALTIC PRINCE - Passing the 400m bumped by DAZZLE US AGAIN.
 
PILLARA - Had a Tendency to lay out under pressure passing the 200m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from slight heat stress.
 
RACE 8: ABC Brick Sales Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
1st: Same Old 2nd: You Es Commander 3rd: Capa Caylee 4th: Shaolin Kungfu
 
TIERRASANTA – Stood flat-footed and knuckled on jumping, losing considerable distance. A post-race veterinary examination reveal no apparent abnormalities. Trainer K Loy was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before its next race start.
 
BEERINAWINEGLASS - Shortly after the start was bumped by DYNASTIC which shifted in. Jockey M Hellyer was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
 
NORTHERN REVENGE – Approaching the 1100m when racing in a 3 wide position, eased to obtain cover in a one wide position. Shortly after when the pace slackened, commenced to over-race and then had to shift wider to avoid the heels of DYNASTIC. The mare then raced 3 wide without cover for the remainder. FORTUNE STAR which was following NORTHERN REVENGE at the same point also had to be steadied away from heels. 
 
FORTUNE STAR – Approaching the 1100m steadied away from heels.
 
SHAOLIN KUNGFU - Passing the 1000m had to be steadied away from heels.
 
SAME OLD - Passing the 1000m over-raced and had to be steadied away from the heels of CAPA CAYLEE on a number of occasions.
 
GRANOLA STATE - Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK – 25 NOVEMBER 2017
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8 – Jockey M Hellyer, careless riding [AR137(a)]
 
Fines
Race 3 – Trainer G Heinrich, late rider notification - $100 [LR67]
Race 5 – Jockey G Colless - excessive use of whip, 10 times (2 consecutive) - $200 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 5 – Jockey C Whiteley – excessive use of whip, 9 times (1 consecutive) - $200 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii])]
 
Race day injury/illness
Jockey R Plumb – ill – Medical Certificate
Jockey C Schmidt – ill – Medical Certificate
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
The Barracuda
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Keen Instinct, Flying Machine, Luck of Friendship, Lady no More, Friends, Emvepee, You Es Commander
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Personalised – racing manners, official trial [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Musgrey Hill – poor performance, official trial [AR8(t)]
Race 8 – Tierrasanta – stood flat-footed, official trial [AR8(t)]
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – Calligrapher – J Morris
Race 2 – What Do Ya Think – G Colless
Race 2 – High Street – A Sewell
Race 2 – Choux Mania – J Murphy
Race 3 – Chasin – G Colless
Race 3 – Luck of Friendship – N Day
Race 3 – Jagniwas – C Whiteley
Race 4 – Honour N Strength – M McGuren
Race 5 – Favoured Grace – S Galloway
Race 6 – Amenzel – A Spinks
Race 8 – Mazaz – C Whiteley
Race 8 – Beerinawineglass – V Johnston
Published subject to correction upon revision