QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK –  SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2018  
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8 (SOFT 7 AFTER R6)
RAIL – OUT 7.5M 1400-400, 6.5M 400-W/POST, 4M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 5.76
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Zimmerman, G. Lane, P. Reardon  
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – S.McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab attendants – K. Kilpatrick, H. Schodel
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY
 
From Beaudesert Race Meeting Tuesday 5 June 2018 – Race 6
 
App C. Gallagher was charged and formally found guilty pursuant to AR137A(3) in that leaving the enclosure prior to the running of race 6 he applied the whip to STELLARCRAFT in an unnecessary manner. App Gallagher was subsequently fined $200. In assessing penalty stewards took into account App Gallaghers good record in relation to whip offences.
 
RACE 1: ULTIQA LIFESTYLE Class 3 Plate – 900m
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of both CALLIGRAPHER and KILLERMANS RUN who dead heated to view the photo finish image and all were satisfied with the decision of the judge.
 
Stewards also considered an objection lodged by App C. Gallagher the rider of CALLIGRAPHER which finished equal dead heat for first against equal dead heat for first KILLERMANS RUN (S. Doyle) alleging interference over the final 200m. After viewing the official film stewards acknowledged that KILLERMANS RUN laid out slightly after passing the 300m for a short distance but at the same time CALLIGRAPHER had a tendency to lay in behind the heels of KILLERMANS RUN. As stewards were of the opinion that the interference suffered did not have a bearing on the result the objection was dismissed and correct weight declared.
 
CALLIGRAPHER – Began awkwardly. Passing the 300m had a tendency to lay in for a short distance.
 
FALKIRK DRIVE – Began awkwardly. Raced five wide throughout.
 
MISTOFFELEES – Bumped on jumping, hampered between runners and lost ground.
 
KILLERMANS RUN – After passing the 300m shifted out slightly for a short distance.
 
HIDDEN LOVE – Raced four wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 2: CLASSIC HOLIDAYS Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
BROWN BROWN – Passing the 900m when the pace slackened commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from heels.
 
DITZY DARCY – Passing the 500m had to be steadied away from the heels of CALISTO, which was taken out slightly by BROWN BROWN, which shifted out to improve. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey A. Allen indicated his instructions were to go forward if possible and obtain cover just off the speed. Jockey Allen added that after travelling a short distance was caught three wide and unable to obtain cover therefore elected to restrain the filly after passing the 1100m towards the rear of the field and in doing so the filly commenced to overrace and got its head up on a number of occasions for a short distance.
 
 
RACE 3: RCI Fillies & Mares Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer L. Ross for the late declaration of App T. Marshall as the rider of LUCKY FEELING.
 
LILAKAI – Fractious in the barriers. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted jockey R. Plumb explained that his instructions were to be neutral out of the barrier and if possible restrain to obtain cover in the second half of the field. Jockey Plumb stated after beginning quite well and being joint leader three wide in the early stages with a slow tempo was allowed to roll forward to obtain the lead without any pressure. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
DESERT RUSH – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
LUCKY FEELING – Raced three wide without cover.
 
 
RACE 4: WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS ASIA PACIFIC QTIS 2YO Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by co-trainers B. & D. Guy for the late declaration of App T. Marshall as the rider of ANIMAL SPIRITS.
 
ADORADIVA – Fractious in the gates prior to the start being effected.
 
LOPE FOR JOYA - Fractious in the gates prior to the start being effected. Raced greenly throughout and had a tendency to lay out after passing the 400m.
 
BAREFOOT – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 400m had to be steadied when LOPE FOR JOYA laid out slightly.
 
ANIMAL SPIRITS – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 900m was slightly hampered by BAREFOOT, which was taken in by IAMPAIDFOR, which laid in for a short distance.
 
JACKPOT JAY – Began awkwardly. Passing the 1100m commenced to overrace when being restrained.
 
WATERSIDE – Approaching the 1000m had to be steadied away from heels.
 
IAMPAIDFOR – Passing the 900m laid in for a short distance despite the efforts of its rider. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: ALAN BURTON Classic 2 Handicap – 1800m
 
PERFECT WITNESS – Fractious in the gates. Raced three wide without cover for a short distance passing the 1200m before obtaining cover passing the 900m.
 
MAQUEREAU – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
PRINCE HUSSON – Tightened between runners on jumping and lost ground. Became awkward after going over the crossing at the 1500m and made the first turn awkwardly and shifted out. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which raced at the rear of the field and finished tailed off, revealed no significant findings.
 
INFINITE REIGN – Slightly hampered shortly after the start. Raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.
 
CINZIA – Raced wide in the early stages before pressing forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 1300m. Drifted in the market and weakened over the concluding stages proving disappointing. When questioned regarding the performance of the filly jockey M. Hellyer explained that after being wide early he was able to obtain a trailing position passing the 900m. Jockey Hellyer stated the filly only travelled fairly from that point on and at a point passing the 650m commenced to weaken and in his opinion was making an upper respiratory noise therefore, he elected not to pressure the filly over the concluding stages in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stable representative reported to stewards that the filly had sustained a small laceration to the outside of the near fore leg. Nonetheless, trainer S. Kendrick was advised that before racing again the filly must undergo an endoscopic examination, the results of which must be reported to stewards, together with a veterinary clearance.
 
ENDLESS DON – Raced four wide rounding the first turn before pressing forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 1000m.
 
GUN BOLT – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
STRAIGHT HOME – Approaching the 600m improved onto heels and momentarily improved to the inside of LEFKAS ISLAND where there was insufficient room and had to be steadied away from heels.
 
 
RACE 6: QUATTRO RISK SERVICES QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1400m
 
HOUSE OF DRAMA – Slow to begin.
 
KING DINISTY – Began awkwardly.
 
SIR BARNABUS – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide rounding the home turn and upon straightening when asked for an effort had a tendency to lay in and continued to do so under riding over the concluding stages.
 
ENTERPRISE MOSS – Had a tendency to overrace in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance jockey M. Hellyer explained that the colt travelled reasonably well for the majority of the event  however, when asked for an effort in the home straight failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Jockey Hellyer added that in his opinion the colt may not have been able to quicken in todays track conditions.
 
THE ICE KNIGHT – Jockey R. Plumb reported that when asked for an effort in the home straight the gelding failed to finish the race off and proved disappointing. He added that the gelding was making an upper respiratory noise. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than the gelding displacing three nails from its off fore plate. Trainer N. Tiley advised stewards that he will have his stable veterinary surgeon scope the gelding, the results of which will be reported to stewards.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 7.
 
 
RACE 7: AUSTRALIAN TIMESHARE Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
LORD OF THE DREAMZ – Fractious in the gates.
 
MR BOOMBASTIC – Slow to begin.
 
WILLS BID – Overraced in the early stages.
 
THE TINMAN – Passing the 700m shifted out to avoid heels.
 
THE GROOM – Approaching the 200m had to alter course and shift to the outside to obtain clear running.
 
FRENCH DESCENT – Jockey J. Murphy reported that the gelding felt uncomfortable in the off fore leg on pulling up. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from some tenderness in off fore frog area. Trainer D. Fletcher was reminded of his obligations to have his horses remain on course for the prescribed time. Mr Fletcher was further advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding racing again.
 
NAVAJO PRINCE – Jockey A. Spinks reported that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle todays track conditions.
 
RACE 8: ACCORHOTELS BenchMark 75 Handicap – 1300m
 
MONSTER OF ENERGY – Trainer B. Smith advised the horse would be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
BALIUS – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
BAREFOOT TYCOON – Bumped passing the 200m. App J. Murphy reported that his mount floundered in the going on several occasions and in his opinion failed to handle todays track conditions.
 
LANDMARKS – Bumped passing the 200m.
 
BUTCHER BLUE – Passing the 200m had to be steadied away from the heels of the tiring MONSTER OF ENERGY.  
 
AMERICAN DIVA – When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J. Smerdon explained that the mare was disappointing in its last campaign where it only had three runs before being turned out for a spell. This time in the mare had trained on well and at its previous start, which was first up, was not disappointing noting that the mare was only beaten three lengths on a firm track. He further added that second up today the mare was fitter from its previous run and with the step up in distance, a hot tempo and todays soft track conditions were favourable for a better performance today. Mr Smerdon was not over surprised by the win today however did not support the mare himself and attributed the form improvement to the soft track conditions which the mare appreciates. Stewards noted the explanation.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Fines
From Beaudesert Meeting 5/6/2018
Race 6.  C. Gallagher – App Jockey – Unnecessary whip use - $200 – AR137A(3)  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Hidden Love, Lefkas Island, The Ice Knight, Wills Bid
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Raging Royal, Desert Rush, Perfect Witness, House Of Drama, Lord Of The Dreamz, Balius
 
Bars
Race 5. Cinzia – Mild respiratory noise – Endoscope & Vet. Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 7. French Descent – Foot issues – Vet. Cert – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 8. Monster Of Energy – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of Rider Changes/Late Notifications
Race 3. Lucky Feeling – App T. Marshall
Race 4. Animal Spirits – App T. Marshall
Race 5. Prince Husson – J. Woodhouse
 
Protests
Race 1. Dismissed - Equal dead heat 1st Calligrapher –v- Equal dead heat 1st  Killermans Run
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision