QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK – 10 MARCH 2018
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8; DOWNGRADED TO HEAVY 9 AFTER RACE 6
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.73
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – P Zimmerman, G Lane, P Reardon
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – C McCormack
Swab attendants – C Spencer
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – L Stokes
 
 
RACE 1: ECOLAB Maiden Plate – 1800m
1st: Rival Mo 2nd: Instants Honour 3rd: Latino Lover 4th: Averna Mountain
 
INSTANTS HONOUR - Began awkwardly and then steadied from the heels of NATURE TRAIN and in doing so Jockey Spinks lost the use of his off side iron for a short distance. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
BRING EURO - Caught wide during the early stages and ridden forward to the lead near the 1400m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Jockey G Colless stated that from the wide barrier he was instructed to press forward today. Jockey Colless added that due to a number of runners pushing forward to his inside, he was obliged to pressure the gelding more than he had initially anticipated in the early stages to obtain the lead. The gelding then travelled comfortably at a moderate tempo in the middle stages, however, failed to respond as expected when placed under pressure upon straightening. The only tangible explanation Jockey Colless was able to offer was that the gelding may not have appreciated today’s heavy track conditions. Stable foreman Mr P Shailer who was not present at today’s meeting will be interviewed at a later date.
 
GOD SENT - Near the 1500m steadied to avoid the heels of NATURE TRAIN which shifted in.  App. Z White (NATURE TRAIN) was severely reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear of GOD SENT. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A Allen stated that in his opinion the filly was not suited by the moderate tempo during the middle stages as it failed to quicken as expected when placed under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
CRAFTY WARRIOR - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
HAVEN DUKE - Raced wide throughout.
 
LATINO LOVER - Over-raced during the middle stages and subsequently raced wide from the 1000m.
 
AVERNA MOUNTAIN - Over-raced during the middle stages.
 
BELLAS SHADOW - Held up rounding the home turn.
 
Jockey C Franklin was reprimanded for failing to ride LATINO LOVER right out to the end of the race. Stewards were not satisfied that his actions had a material effect on the placings.
 
 
RACE 2: Moffat QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st: Catalina Miss 2nd: Manila Miss 3rd: Bold Sam 4th: The Pony
 
COMZALI – Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer L Kelly to remove the pacifiers due to the heavy track conditions.
 
THE PONY - Began awkwardly.
 
SILVER BENTLEY - Raced wide without cover during the early stages.
 
TAABINGA - Raced 3 wide during the early stages before racing 4 wide without cover passing the 600m.
 
 
RACE 3: Reward Hospitality Maiden Handicap – 1300m
1st: Vimstinction 2nd: Gilded Lion 3rd: Run Jack Run 4th: Peak Hill
 
Acting on veterinary advice, TIME PASSES was a late scratching at 12.09pm. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding’s next race start.
 
GILDED LION – Slow to begin.
 
FOURGRANDMAN - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
WEAR THE FOX HAT – Jockey Allen reported that the gelding failed to travel comfortably at any stage in todays heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
SO YOU WISH - Trainer B Laming expressed his disappointment in the geldings performance following the race. Mr Laming stated that it was not his intention for the gelding to lead at its last start nor today and in his opinion will be better suited when able to be ridden in a handy position with cover.
 
App. J Murphy (GILDED LION) fined the sum of $500 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, Stewards were mindful of the excessive nature of App. Murphy’s breach and his recent poor record under this rule.
 
Jockey V Johnston (NEVER IN DOUBT) was fined the sum of $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 4: ECOLAB BenchMark 65 Handicap – 2200m
1st: Godzone Girl 2nd: Angelas Beauty 3rd: Star Echo 4th: Skytastic
 
WIN ALONG - Over-raced during the early stages.
 
 
RACE 5: Reward Hospitality Class 2 Handicap – 1400m
1st: Sidetrip 2nd: Nothingforthepress 3rd: Te Rangi   4th: Mogul
 
Trainer G Cornish was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey M Hellyer on TEMUJIN’S MOON.
 
The start was initially delayed when the tongue tie on CASINO EVIL had to be replaced. The start was further delayed when TEMUJINS MOON which was fractious in the barriers was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3.11pm on the advice of the veterinary surgeon. All monies invested on TEMUJINS MOON were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 3.11pm:-
 
14 cents in the dollar for the Win #1
12 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #1
11 cents in the dollar the 2nd place #2
20 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place #9
 
SPs are subject.
 
NOTHINGFORTHEPRESS – Slow to begin.
 
TRUE STEPPER – Began awkwardly. Jockey M Bennett reported that the gelding failed to travel comfortably at any stage in the heavy conditions.
 
CASINO EVIL – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 6: TORK Class 1 Handicap – 1200m
1st: Scorcha 2nd: Magic Panther 3rd: Auerbach 4th: Wainui Gold
 
MAGIC PANTHER – Trainer L Kelly advised that the gelding would be ridden at the rear of the field today – Ridden accordingly.
 
CITRAIN - Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SIGNORIA – Began awkwardly and failed to muster speed despite the efforts of its rider. Caught wide during the early stages in a mid-field position. Restrained towards the rear of the field to obtain cover.
 
WAINUI GOLD - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
SONADOR ANGEL - Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
 
YANKEE BUBBLES - Near the 200m had to be steadied from the heels of MAGIC PANTHER which shifted out.
 
PRINCIPESSA – App. J Murphy reported that the mare failed to begin as expected and was subsequently obliged to settle further back in the field.
 
Jockey V Johnston (SCORCHA) was fined the sum of $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of Ms Johnston’s previous breach under the same rule earlier today and also the small winning margin.
 
After this race, the track was downgraded to a Heavy 9.
 
RACE 7: Reward Hospitality BenchMark 75 Handicap – 1300m
1st: War Baby 2nd: Ellawisdom 3rd: Star Stiletto 4th: On Demand
 
As Jockey N Day was indisposed due to personal reasons, he was replaced on RAMATUELLE by Jockey B Grylls.
 
Trainer P Campbell requested that RAMATUELLE be declared a late scratching due to the prevailing track conditions. Ms Campbell stated that the mare performed poorly on heavy tracks and was hopeful of an upgrade to a soft track bearing in mind the favourable weather conditions this morning. Given the constant showers throughout the meeting, Stewards approved the late scratching at 2.40pm.
 
MORE THAN MONEY – Trainer advised that the gelding would be ridden further forward today – Ridden accordingly. Attempted to obtain a forward position in the early stages, however, was obliged to race 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
WAR BABY - Began awkwardly.
 
ON DEMAND - Bumped at the start.
 
SUNSET HILLS - Bumped at the start.
 
NAKANAI - Raced wide throughout. Near the 200m was steadied from the heels of BUDGET BENDER which was weakening.
 
RACE 8: Good Luck Big Dog Class 3 Plate – 1800m
1st: Future Event 2nd: Polemic 3rd: Mustarrid 4th: Shes a Youeffoh
 
Following the race App. J Murphy (BARRAAJ) weighed in at 57.3kgs which was .70kgs below the allotted weight taking into account the 2kg claim. After inspecting the lead bag used by App. Murphy in this race, Stewards identified that the lead bag had split resulting in a kilogram of lead falling out of the lead bag at some point during the event. After reviewing the patrol footage Stewards were comfortably satisfied that BARRAAJ had failed to carry its allotted weight and in accordance with AR143(a) disqualified the gelding from its 5th placing. Given the circumstances, Stewards did not believe that App. Murphy or any other person was at fault.
 
MUSTARRID – Reared as the start was effected and lost round. Over-raced during the early and middle stages and in doing so hung in placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
KERMANDIE STAR – Slow to begin.
 
BARRAAJ - Fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly.
 
WATCHED – Near the 1100 was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of MUSTARRID which shifted in resulting in WATCHED losing ground at that point. At a subsequent inquiry, it was established that the racing manners of MUSTARRID had contributed to that incident.  Trainer B Currie will be advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of MUSTARRID.
 
POWERFUL FLASH – Raced 4 wide without cover for the majority of event. Trainer H Page reported following the event that the gelding suffers from Anhidrosis which in her opinion had a detrimental effect on its performance today.  
 
IRISH VICE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
POLEMIC – Raced wide throughout. Jockey C Whiteley will be interviewed regarding his use of the whip at a later date.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey C Franklin, failing to ride mount out [AR137(b)]
Race 1 – App. Z White, careless riding – severe reprimand [AR137(a)]
 
Fines
Race 3 – App. J Murphy - Excessive use of whip - $500 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 3 – Jockey V Johnston – Excessive use of whip - $100 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
Race 5 – Trainer G Cornish, late rider declaration - $100 [LR67]
Race 6 – Jockey V Johnston - Excessive use of whip - $300 [AR137A(5)(a)(ii)]
 
Race day injury/illness
Race 7 – Jockey N Day – personal reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
God Sent, Comzali, Vimstinction
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Time Passes – Veterinary clearance [AR8(t)]
Race 8 – Mustarrid – racing manners – warning [AR8(t)]
 
Change of Tactics
Race 6 – Magic Panther – To be ridden at rear of field – Ridden accordingly.
Race 7 – More Than Money – To be ridden further forward – Ridden accordingly.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5 – Temujin’s Moon – M Hellyer
Race 7 – Ramatuelle – B Grylls
 
Late scratchings
Race 1 – Time Passes @ 12.09pm
Race 7 – Ramatuelle @ 2.40pm
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision