QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
AQUIS PARK – SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 4.5M 1400-W/POST, 1M REMAINDER
PENETROMETER – 4.25
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – I. Brown
Stewards – C. Albrecht, G. Lane, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – S. McMahon
Veterinarian – Dr C. Wain
Swab attendants – K. Kilpatrick, A. Fleming
Starter – S Andrews, K Watson
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
RACE 1: UBET QTIS 3YO BenchMark 70 Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by D. Griffin the rider of YAMAZAKI which finished third against SHAMURT (A. Fancourt) being declared second on the grounds of alleged interference in the home straight. After viewing the patrol footage and taking evidence stewards established that upon straightening SHAMURT shifted out in an effort to secure clear running and in doing so made contact with YAMAZAKI and again near the 150m shifted out marginally and hampered YAMAZAKI. Stewards were of the opinion that the racing manners of YAMAZAKI contributed to the interference upon straightening and that the total interference suffered by YAMAZAKI was only minimal. Bearing in mind the way in which both runners finished off the race stewards could not be satisfied that the total interference suffered by YAMAZAKI was greater than the official margin of a neck and subsequently dismissed the protest.
 
YAMAZAKI – Bumped by SHAMURT upon straightening and then hampered by that runner near the 150m.
 
SHAMURT – Held up rounding the home turn and bumped YAMAZAKI upon straightening when endeavouring to secure clear running.
 
RACE 2: UBET Fillies & Mares Maiden Handicap – 1400m
 
TOP GLAMOUR – Shortly after the start was bumped by CHEVAL RAPIDE, which hung out.
 
WENDOUREE RED – Steadied across the heels of another runner upon straightening.
 
EVENING – Upon straightening had difficulty improving to the outside of LIGHTNING PAGEANT.
 
CHEVAL RAPIDE – Hung out for the majority of the event.
 
 
RACE 3: UBET Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap – 1400m
 
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer G. Richardson for the late declaration of App H. English as the rider of BLACK ENVY.
 
Trainer T. Edmonds was fined $100 for failing to produce the identification card for SUNDAY SESSION.
 
As C. Franklin was overweight stewards permitted D. Griffin to be substituted as the rider of DIRECT DRIVE. Jockey Franklin was fined $100.
 
THE FULL MONTY – Overraced in the early stages and approaching the 1000m laid in and away from LOOK OUT BOY and bumped SUNDAY SESSION. Commenced to hang out leaving the 600m and continued to do so for the remainder of the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from one nostril during the event. Stable representative G. O’Sullivan was advised that the gelding must compete in a 1000m gallop prior to racing again. When questioned as to the improved performance Mr O’Sullivan noted that the gelding was obliged to race three wide at its last start however, was unable to offer any other explanation for the improved performance. Mr O’Sullivan indicated that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
 
COLD POWER – Steadied from heels near the 1000m. Jockey L. Tilley reported that it was his intention to take up a forward position however, the gelding failed to muster sufficient speed despite his efforts and settled at the rear of the field.
 
BLACKLOG – Steadied from heels near the 1000m.
 
DIRECT DRIVE – Raced wide throughout and hung out rounding the corner near the 800m.
 
SUNDAY SESSION – Forced to race in restricted room to the inside of THE FULL MONTY near the 1000m. Approaching the 100m shifted out under pressure and bumped THE FULL MONTY and became unbalanced.
 
SHINING BLUE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
RACE 4: UBET BenchMark 65 Handicap – 900m
 
ALASKA – After being fractious in the parade ring underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
SALT FLAT – Slow to begin.
 
CALZINI – Began awkwardly. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
EXCELEBRAZIONE – Hung out rounding the home turn. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BRAT ATTACK – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
RACE 5: UBET Class 1 Handicap – 1800m
 
Trainer M. Brosnan was fined $100 for the late declaration of Matthew Palmer as the rider of GOLDEN LILY.
 
WINNING WAYS – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced near the 1500m and obliged to steady away from the heels of BAY SHOT, which shifted in. Bumped by CONSULAR over the concluding stages.
 
TAVERNE – Slow to begin. Near the 1500m was steadied when obliged to race in restricted room. Again near the 1400m was steadied when placed in restricted room. Near the 1100m commenced to overrace and had to be checked from the heels of CONSULAR and shifted out, forcing CHAMPAGNE GARDEN wider on the track. Continued to overrace for some distance thereafter. Raced wide over the final 800m and was taken wider by WINNING WAYS rounding the home turn. Leaving the 200m had to be steadied away from the heels of GOLDEN LILY.
 
CHAMPAGNE GARDEN – Near the 1500m was steadied when obliged to race in restricted room. Near the 1000m was bumped by TAVERNE and forced wider on the track. Raced wide without cover over the final 900m. Eased over the concluding stages when placed in restricted room to the inside of CONSULAR.
 
CONSULAR – Approaching the 1200m commenced to overrace and continued to do so for a considerable distance thereafter. Jockey A. Fancourt (BAY SHOT) was reminded of her obligations not to reduce the tempo excessively. Held up rounding the home turn. Upon returning to scale jockey G. Colless reported the gelding laid in and away from WINNING WAYS over the final 150m and when corrected approaching the winning post shifted out and bumped WINNING WAYS.
 
GOLDEN LILY – Near the 1200m commenced to race fiercely and had to be checked away from the heels of TAVERNE and continued to overrace for a considerable distance thereafter. Raced wide without cover over the final 1000m. Approaching the 200m was steadied when tightened for room between CONSULAR and WINNING WAYS, both of which shifted ground.
 
VOLOMITE – Near the 1200m was forced wider on the track and raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
Jockey A. Fancourt (BAY SHOT) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that near the 1500m she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of WINNING WAYS, which was taken in onto CHAMPAGNE GARDEN, which was consequently taken in onto TAVERNE. Both CHAMPAGNE GARDEN and TAVERNE had to be steadied when placed in restricted room. Jockey Fancourt’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 24  December 2018 and expire midnight 1 January 2019.
 
 
RACE 6: UBET BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1200m
 
Trainer W. Nugent was fined $100 for the late declaration of N. Day as the rider of PRECIPITATE.
 
PRECIPITATE – Shortly after the start bumped MY COUSIN BOSSY and lost ground. Hampered leaving the 200m. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
LICITRA – Leaving the 200m improved into a narrow run to the outside of COPYWRITER and bumped MY COUSIN BOSSY.
 
MY COUSIN BOSSY – Bumped leaving the 200m.
 
NOW YOU SEE – Raced wide without cover throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer B. Currie will be advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to the mare racing again.
 
PARKO – When questioned as to the performance jockey R. Plumb stated his intention was to sit off ALL GIFTS in the early stages however, the gelding commenced to overrace. Whilst noting the strong tempo in the early and middle stages jockey Plumb was nonetheless disappointed in the gelding’s failure to finish off the race as expected. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a slow post race recovery. Trainer S. Morrisey undertook to have an endoscopic examination performed the results of which he will advise stewards.
 
 
RACE 7: UBET Class 4 Handicap – 1400m
 
Trainer M. Dunn was fined $100 for the late declaration of L. Dittman as the rider of AANVOERDER.
 
Trainer S. Morrisey was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Taylor as the rider of WACK’EM.
 
WACK’EM – The stable advised that with the removal of the blinkers the gelding would be ridden further back today if circumstances permit. The gelding was ridden accordingly. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
AANVOERDER – The stable advised the mare would be ridden further back from the wide barrier today if circumstances permit. The mare was ridden accordingly.
 
SHE’S A YOUEFFOH – Bumped heavily at the start by CORNROW, which shifted out.
 
CORNROW – Began awkwardly and bumped another runner.
 
SAME OLD – Overraced for a short distance leaving the 1100m. Near the 1000m had to be eased when awkwardly placed to the inside of SHAUQUIN. Bumped near the 200m.
 
AKAGE – Upon straightening was eased when awkwardly placed at the heels of CORNROW.
 
SHAUQUIN – Approaching the 200m was hampered when placed in restricted room.
 
SHARPAMAL - A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer H. Page was advised the gelding will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing under the provisions of AR53A and must compete in a 1000m gallop prior to racing again.
 
Jockey N. Day (CORNROW) was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
 
RACE 8: UBET Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
As jockey T. Marshall was injured stewards permitted Matthew Palmer to be substituted as the rider of SEENTOOMANY.
 
CHIEF HAVOC – Trainer G. Newham advised the gelding would be ridden in a midfield position with cover today if circumstances permit. The gelding was ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Near the 1000m was eased from the heels of BELLE OF CADIZ.
 
SEENTOOMANY – Began awkwardly.
 
WINTER SONATA – Bumped by CHIEF HAVOC at the start.
 
RED FLYER – Eased when tightened for room shortly after the start. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post race recovery.
 
MADISON POINT – Near the 1200m was eased when awkwardly placed to the inside of SEQUABLUR.
 
BELLE OF CADIZ – Bumped by SEQUABLUR on a number of occasions upon straightening.
 
SEQUABLUR – Upon straightening shifted out to improve and bumped BELLE OF CADIZ on a number of occasions.
 
 
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 5. A. Fancourt – Jockey – Careless riding – 8 days (m/n24.12.18-1.1.19) – AR137(a)
 
Fines
Race 3. C. Franklin – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)
Race 3. T. Edmonds – Trainer – Failed to produce identification card - $100 – AR59A
Race 5. M. Brosnan – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 6. W. Nugent – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 7. M. Dunn – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 7. S. Morrisey – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 7. N. Day – Jockey - $100 – Whip use – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Absent Jockeys
T. Marshall – Injured – Medical Cert
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Pure Pulse, Boom Chicka Boom, Sunday Session, Winning Ways, Parko
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Shamurt, Precipitate, Lady Ringo
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 3. The Full Monty – Bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR8(t)
Race 6. Now You See – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 7. Sharpamal – Bled both nostrils – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR53A
 
Change of Tactics
Race 7. Wack’em - Stable advised that with the removal of the blinkers the gelding will be ridden further back today if circumstances permit.
Race 7. Aanvoerder – Stable advised the mare will be ridden further back from the wide barrier today if circumstances permit.
Race 8. Chief Havoc – Trainer advised the gelding will be ridden in a midfield position with cover today if circumstances permit.
 
Protests
Race 1. Dismissed - 3rd  (Yamazaki) –v- 2nd (Shamurt)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Direct Drive – D. Griffin
Race 3. Black Envy – App H. English
Race 5. Golden Lily – M. Palmer
Race 6. Precipitate – N. Day
Race 7. Aanvoerder – L. Dittman
Race 7. Wack’em – J. Taylor
Race 7. Ramatuelle – N. Thomas
Race 8. Seentoomany – M. Palmer
Race 8. Red Flyer – L. Cheshire
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision