QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK –  SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018  
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 10 (HEAVY 9 AFTER R3)
RAIL – OUT 6M 1400-400, 3M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 7
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – I Brown
Stewards – G Lane, N Finnigan, E Barron
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch
Swab attendants – K Kilpatrick & V Burgess
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
RACE 1: MOCO MEATS Maiden Plate – 2200m
 
THINK ROSES – Overraced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain a position with cover. Leaving the 1300m was steadied from the heels of OUR MATE TURTLE, which shifted out. THINK ROSES was then subsequently ridden forward to settle outside the leader near the 900m.
 
SIR ROTHEWAY – Approaching the 1300m was steadied from heels and due to the slow tempo jockey R. Plumb elected to shift three wide to improve and obtain the lead near the 1100m. Shifted out over the concluding stages. Jockey Plumb was dislodged upon pulling up after the race.
 
LATINO LOVER – Leaving the 200m was obliged to alter course to the inside of SIR ROTHEWAY when that runner shifted out.
 
ROCK WITH PASSION – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
BELLAS SHADOW – Suffered a bleeding attack during the event. Trainer D. Scanes was advised that the mare would incur a mandatory three month ban from racing and must gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
 
 
RACE 2: LION FOOD SERVICES Maiden Handicap – 1300m
 
SO YOU WISH – Trainer B. Laming advised the horse would be ridden in a handy position with cover today if circumstances permit. Fractious in the barriers. After beginning awkwardly settled worse than midfield with cover. Held up rounding the home turn.
HOUSE OF DRAMA – Began awkwardly.
 
BIDAFLARE – Began awkwardly. Jockey B. Appo reported that the filly raced ungenerously throughout.
 
RAGING ROYAL – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
QUEACHY – Near the 900m was bumped by SO YOU WISH.
 
GWAPO – Upon straightening was disappointed for a run to the inside of CAMBRIDGE DON and was obliged to shift out to secure clear running.
 
CAMBRIDGE DON – Raced wide without cover throughout. Jockey J. Stanley reported that the gelding hung in in the home straight, which prevented him from riding it out to the end of the race with his usual vigour.
 
GOD SENT – Upon return to scale App J. Murphy reported that after beginning fairly he was obliged to race wide with cover. App Murphy added that the filly then laid out to a point leaving the 600m and he was disappointed in its failure to finish off the race.
 
 
RACE 3: MCCAIN FOODS CUP BenchMark 60 Handicap – 900m
 
SPLASH OF CRISTAL – Began awkwardly and a short distance later lost ground when hampered by AGGRAVATE, which shifted out.
 
CHARLEE BEAR – Raced  wide without cover throughout.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Heavy 9.
 
 
RACE 4: CRACKER BARREL Class 3 Handicap – 1800m
 
ANSWERED – Slow to begin. Jockey M. Hellyer dropped his whip leaving the 400m.
 
WACK EM – Overraced in the early stages. Upon straightening shifted out under pressure and bumped LE DUDE.
 
BARRAAJ – Overraced in the early stages.
 
LE DUDE – Leaving the 300m was bumped between WACK EM and DAUPHIN DE FRANCE, both of which shifted ground.
 
 
RACE 5: SIMPLOT FOOD SERVICES QTIS 3YO Class 3 Handicap – 1400m
 
SKATE TO PARIS – Near the 1000m was steadied and lost ground when tightened for room between LULU EXPRESS and MISHANI RAINMAN, which shifted in. App B. Nothdurft (MISHANI RAINMAN) was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when insufficiently clear.
 
DIXYVILLE – Near the 1000m was steadied from heels.
 
WARFACE – Near the 100m shifted in and had to be steadied from the heels of DYNASTIC. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted App C. Gallagher stated he had been specifically instructed to press forward in the early stages in an effort to obtain the lead. Furthermore, if able to lead and obtain cheap sectionals then increase the tempo leaving the 600m. App Gallagher added he was unable to cross DYNASTIC in the early stages, which resulted in him racing to the outside and forward of that runner in the early and middle stages of the event. He further added that leaving the 600m the gelding failed to respond to his riding as expected and then displayed a tendency to hang in in the home straight. Trainer L. Kelly confirmed the instructions.
 
LULU EXPRESS – Jockey G. Colless reported that the filly raced flat today and in his opinion did not appreciate the heavy track conditions.
 
DYNASTIC – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey D. Griffin stated that it was not his intention to lead today but after pressing forward in an effort to cross runners drawn to his inside the gelding commenced to overrace and refused to settle despite his best efforts.
 
Jockey D. Griffin (DYNASTIC) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty stewards were mindful that this was jockey Griffins second race meeting after a lengthy lay off due to injury.
 
 
RACE 6: GCTC RACING @ BEAUDESERT 7 APRIL Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by jockey L. Rolls for the dual engagement in this event. Stewards permitted J. Taylor to be substituted as the rider of THE SHEEPISH LION.
 
XYLOPHONE – Lifted a hind leg as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
PRINCIPESSA – Slow to begin. Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 1300m. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
OTTOS BROTHER – Slow to begin. Steadied when placed in restricted room for a considerable distance between the 1300m and 1200m and as a consequence lost ground.  
 
YOU ES COMMANDER – Bumped at the start.
 
CHICAGO NIGHTS – Bumped at the start.
 
NOTHINGFORTHEPRESS – Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
 
GO DAISY – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
THE SHEEPISH LION – Upon return to scale jockey J. Taylor explained that it was not his intention to lead but after beginning well from the wide barrier he elected to ride forward in order to obtain a position closer to the fence and was able to settle outside the leader near the 1100m.
 
 
RACE 7: PERFECT ITALIANO Class 5 Handicap – 1200m
 
SPERANZA – Bumped at the start.
 
OUR RACKETEER – Bumped at the start.
 
WE BUILT THIS CITY – Bumped at the start. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
KAPSTAR – Bumped at the start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 8: MOCO FOOD SERVICES Class 2 Handicap – 1200m
 
FAVOURED GRACE – Fractious in the barriers. Leaving the 900m was taken out and forced to race three wide for a short distance before obtaining cover behind JAKUTA.
 
JAKUTA – Bumped on straightening.
 
KOOKIECUTTER – Bumped on straightening.
 
TEN TAUBADAS – Jockey C. Taylor reported that his instructions were to take up a handy position with cover today and that as a consequence he allowed KOOKIECUTTER to cross forward to the lead leaving the 900m. Jockey Taylor added that being first up today connections were reluctant to lead in todays race.
 
ZAP – When questioned as to the performance jockey N. Thomas stated that the gelding was slow to begin and then slow to muster speed in the early stages. Jockey Thomas noted that the gelding had displayed a similar tendency in the early stages of its most recent start at Doomben. Jockey Thomas added that the gelding then travelled comfortably during the middle stages but was disappointed in its failure to finish the race off as expected after obtaining clear running to the outside of the small field upon straightening. Trainer S. Kendrick indicated that the gelding may trial prior to its next race start bearing in mind its tendency to lose ground at the start. Otherwise Mr Kendrick felt the gelding may be better suited over a further distance and combined with the heavy track contributed to the disappointing performance. A routine swab sample was taken. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Reprimands
Race 5. B. Nothdurft – App Jockey – Careless riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 5. D. Griffin – Jockey – Whip use (8 times) – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Zap
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Sir Rotheway, Skate To Paris, Jakuta, Zap
 
Bleeders
Race 1. Bellas Shadow – Bled both nostrils – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR53A
 
Change of Tactics
Race 2. So You Wish – Trainer advised horse will be ridden in a handy position with cover if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of Rider Changes/Late Notifications
Race 6. Alastriona – J. Murphy
Race 6. The Sheepish Lion – J. Taylor
Race 6. Principessa – App C. Bayliss
Race 8. Jakuta – R. Plumb
Race 8. Rocket On Board – A. Spinks
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision