QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK – 20 JANUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4; UPGRADED TO GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 2
RAIL – +2M W/P – 400M; TRUE REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.45
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N Boyle
Stewards – C Albrecht, E Barron, B Connell
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick, A Challen
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
 
RACE 1: Brisbane Isuzu QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 900m
1st: Desert Digby 2nd: Too Hot to Hold 3rd: Cossie 4th: Sogni
 
The start was delayed when MISS BANG and WOLF ALICE proved difficult to load.
 
The start was further delayed when MISS BANG broke through the barriers prior to the start being effected. The filly was taken back to the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place.
 
WOLF ALICE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
GABE THE BABE – Began awkwardly and then bucked for a considerable distance and was retired from the event. Trainer M Eggleston was advised that the filly would have to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
TOO HOT TO HOLD – Began awkwardly and was hampered between runners shortly after the start. Raced greenly in the home straight and had a tendency to lay in on a number of occasions.
 
DESERT DIGBY – Steadied away from heels approaching the 400m and was then held up for clear running until entering the straight and again had to be steadied away from heels.
 
FOXY BELLA – Raced greenly in the home straight and had a tendency to lay in under pressure.
 
RACE 2: Snippets Memorial Ratings 0 – 60 Handicap – 900m
1st: Aimalac Bobby 2nd: Noor Dropper 3rd: Keen Instinct 4th: Exceedingly Kool
 
AIMALAC BOBBY – Began awkwardly. Wanted to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
BRILLIANT DIVA – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced 4 wide throughout.
 
TELLOFF – Bumped on jumping.
 
NOOR DROPPER – Hampered for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
NOURISHING – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
KEEN INSTINCT – Bumped between runners and lost some ground shortly after the start. App. B Nothdurft was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.
 
EXCEEDINGLY COOL – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
After the running of Race 2, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
RACE 3: Cole Diesel Memorial Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
1st: Amenzel 2nd: Go the Gantry 3rd: Viadructress 4th: Sugar Ray Red
 
AMENZEL which was kicked behind the barriers prior to being loaded was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place.
 
VIADUCTRESS – Slow to begin. Over the final 50m improved onto heels and had to be restrained and went to the line without being fully tested. When questioned regarding the riding of the mare, Jockey S Galloway explained that the mare has a tendency of being slow away and as such, she raced in a position which is its normal racing pattern. He felt he improved into the race approaching the home turn and as the mare had 59kgs he was attempting to secure runs through the field rather than coming to the outside. Approaching the 100m he felt there was an opportunity to obtain a run to the inside of GO THE GANTRY and to the outside of AMENZEL. With the impost of 59kgs the mare was unable to quicken as he would have liked into the run and when AMENZEL shifted out slightly and GO THE GANTRY laid in slightly, he was obliged to steady from heels when the run had closed. Stewards further questioned whether an opportunity was available for Jockey Galloway to shift back to the inside to obtain a clear run. Jockey Galloway explained that he had already committed himself to the outside of the heels of AMENZEL and therefore was of the opinion that at this stage of the event it was too late to restrain and shift back to the inside. 
 
ROLLING ROMAN – Slow to begin.
 
SUGAR RAY RED – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
AMENZEL – Shifted out over the concluding stages.
 
RACE 4: Rough Habit Memorial Class 3 Handicap – 1800m
1st: Grey Steyne 2nd: Sornja 3rd: Invinciboy 4th: Tiarnan
 
TIARNAN - After being caught wide in the early stages, allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead rounding the 1400m.
 
TEMPA MENTAL - Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance of the mare, Jockey A Allen stated that after having a reasonably tough run being caught wide throughout it failed to run on over the concluding stages. He also expressed his opinion that the track may have been too firm for the mare today.
 
LYRIDS – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, Jockey Galloway explained that the gelding races well early in its campaign and today being its third run in, failed to travel throughout the event and in his opinion is now looking for races longer than that of today’s event.
 
RACE 5: Don Alroe Memorial Maiden Plate – 1400m
1st: Miss Severina 2nd: Rival Mo 3rd: Wendouree Red 4th: What Do Ya Think
 
KUIPER was presented to race in winkers. Stewards acceded to the trainer’s request to race in winkers and will follow up with Racing Australia to confirm the gear change. The start was delayed when KUIPER was difficult to load. Trainers B & D Guy were advised that a warning would be placed against the gelding for its barrier manners.
 
After being loaded MISS SEVERINA became fractious in the barriers, was removed and examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place.
 
WHAT DO YA THINK – Trainer advised from the wide barrier, the horse would be ridden back in an attempt to obtain cover. Ridden accordingly.
 
NO HAT NO PLAY - Slow to begin. Steadied away from heels passing the 1100m.
 
KUIPER - Slow to begin. Passing the 1100m had to be restrained when awkwardly placed at the heels of SONIC QUILL.
 
WIND IN THE WILLOW - Slow to begin. Passing the 1100m commenced to over-race and had to be steadied away from heels.
 
GO HORSEY - Bumped on jumping. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
RIVAL MO - Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
JACARANDA BOY - Approaching the 1100m cramped for racing room and made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced and lost ground. Jockey B Looker the rider of EYERONIC was reprimanded under AR137(a) for shifting in when not fully clear of RIVER OF LOVE which was taken in slightly and crowded JACARANDA BOY. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer R Lyford was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its poor performance as it was beaten 22 lengths.
 
WALL OF SILENCE - Passing the 1100m had a tendency to lay in despite the efforts of its rider tightening MILITARY EXPRESS which in turn was forced in on to MISS SEVERINA which had to be restrained from heels and shifted in tightening SONIC QUILL which had to be restrained away from heels. Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Trainer D Newham was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its poor performance as it was beaten 19 lengths.
 
MISS SEVERINA – Passing the 1100m steadied from heels.
 
SONIC QUILL - Passing the 1100m steadied when tightened for room. Approaching the 250m bumped heavily on a number of occasions by RIVER OF LOVE which was attempting to shift out to obtain clear running.
 
MILITARY EXPRESS - Passing the 1100m tightened for room.
 
RIVER OF LOVE - Passing the 400m, held up for clear running. Approaching the 250m was again disappointed for a run and had to be steadied away from heels.
 
CHOISTAR LA VISTAH – During the early stages, failed to tack on to the back of the field and finished 18 lengths from the winner. Trainer E Forrester was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its poor performance.
 
RACE 6: Ian Collins Memorial BenchMark 70 Handicap – 1400m
1st: Awake the Stars 2nd: Wackem 3rd: Malkara 4th: Tycoon Flutter
 
TYCOON FLUTTER - Slow to begin.
 
OUR CLARKY - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Bumped on a number of occasions passing the 400m by SWEET ADALINE when attempting to shift out to improve.
 
ROBBERS COBBER - Over-raced during the early and middle stages and got its head up on a number of occasions.
 
SWEET ADALINE - Approaching the 400m disappointed when attempting a run to the outside of KING RED and in doing so bumped OUR CLARKY on a number of occasions. App. B Nothdurft was cautioned regarding the manner in which he was endeavouring to obtain clear running and advised not to force unnecessary contact when in similar circumstances in future.
 
RACE 7: Wayne Wilson Memorial F&M Class1 Handicap – 1300m
1st: Flying Machine 2nd: Love Battles 3rd: Dixyville 4th: Go Daisy
 
As Jockey A Spinks was indisposed, he was replaced on TACTICAL MANUEVER by Jockey W D’Avila.
 
ARGIE BARGIE - Just prior to the start being effected the mare turned its head and was slow to begin.
 
BEST OF PLUCK - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
TACTICAL MANUEVER - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MASTER DAME - Approaching the 1200m had to be checked away from the heels of LOVE BATTLES which laid in. Bumped and forced wider passing the 500m.
 
LOVE BATTLES - Approaching the 1200m laid in. Passing the 900m again had a tendency to lay in.
 
DIXYVILLE – Passing the 900m had to be steadied and cramped when tightened for room by LOVE BATTLES which laid in.
 
NORDIC SHOW - Approaching the 500m improved onto heels and had to be shifted wider and in doing so made heavy contact with MASTER DAME.
 
RACE 8: Shogun Lodge Memorial C,G&E Class 1 Handicap – 1300m
1st: Diamonds Are 2nd: Auchentoman 3rd: Every Single One 4th: Love Ya Mrs
 
As Jockey A Merritt was indisposed through injury, he was replaced on VOLOMITE by Jockey A Allen.
 
LUCKY THREE SEVENS - Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
VOLOMITE – Jockey A Allen lost his whip passing the 200m.
 
AUCHENTOMAN – Shifted out over the final 100m under heavy riding.
 
THE SHEEPISH LION – When given the opportunity to comment on the performance of the gelding which was well supported, Jockey L Rolls stated that after beginning well it got back into a rearward position and when the pace slackened which he felt was detrimental to its chances the gelding was unable to sprint when the pace quickened approaching the 400m. He further added that the horse was first up from a spell today and would benefit from the run and appreciate a step-up in journey and may not have liked the firm surface of today’s event.
 
LOVE YA MRS – Following the race Jockey S Bogenhuber reported that it was not her intention to obtain the lead but after beginning well she allowed the gelding to stride forward without pressure. She also stated that the gelding may not have appreciated the firm track today. Jockey Bogenhuber was reminded to ride her mounts right out to the finish line.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5 – Jockey B Looker, careless riding [AR137(a)]
 
Absent Jockeys
Jockey A Merritt – injured – medical certificate
Jockey A Spinks – personal
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Brilliant Diva, Nourishing, Lyrids, Captain the World
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Too Hot to Hold, Noor Dropper, Viadructress, Sornja, Rival Mo, Wackem, Love Battles, Auchentoman
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Gabe the Babe – Bucked on a number of occasions – official trial [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Kuiper – difficult to load – barrier manners, warning [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Choistar La Vistah, poor performance – warning [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Wall of Silence, poor performance – warning [AR8(t)]
Race 5 – Jacaranda Boy, poor performance – warning [AR8(t)]
 
Change of Tactics
Race 5 - What Do Ya Think -From wide barrier, ridden back in attempt to obtain cover – Ridden accordingly.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 5 – Eyeronic – B Looker
Race 7 – Tactical Manuever – W D’Avila
Race 7 – Wicked Queen – M Palmer
Race 8 – Volomite – A Allen
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision