QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
 
Date: 15 June 2019
 
Track: Good 4
 
Weather: Fine
 
Rail: True Entire Course
 
Stewards Panel: N. Boyle (Chairman), K. Daly, G. Lane, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr.A. Murdoch (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick (Swab Official), L. Stokes (Secretary)
 
 
 
Race 1 – TAB QTIS 2YO Class 1 Handicap – 900m
 
The start was delayed when EXPLORATION prior to loading into the barriers, dislodged its tongue tie which then had to be refitted.
 
LOGANS BLADE – Slow to begin.
 
TOP SOCIETY – Began awkwardly. Passing the 150m had to be steadied when cramped for room by QUEENOFTHECASTLE which shifted in.
 
QUEENOFTHECASTLE – Hung out rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m was disappointed for a run before altering course back to the inside to secure clear running.
 
CHILL THE BEER – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 2 – Hume Doors and Timber Maiden Plate – 900m
 
As NERINAhas not raced for over 12 months, the filly underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Some publications had the filly racing in ear muffs which was incorrect. Public announcements were made to notify of this discrepancy which was not a gear change.
 
The start was delayed when both ZARAFET and PURPLE TRUMPET proved difficult to load.
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards and connections of NERINA to view the footage of the start to ascertain if that filly was denied a fair start. After viewing the footage stewards were satisfied that NERINA reared simultaneously as the start was effected dislodging Jockey N. Day. Stewards determined that other than for NERINAs own actions, the filly was afforded every opportunity to jump away with the field and therefore declared the filly a runner. Trainer J. Phelan was advised that NERINA would require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
NERINA – As the start was effected, reared and became unbalanced dislodging its rider. Jockey N. Day was examined by Queensland Ambulance Service personnel which revealed him to have suffered an injury to his right knee and on medical advice was stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey Day was advised that a medical clearance would be required prior to race riding again. Riding replacements were made as per Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
HELM OF AWE – Began awkwardly.
 
PURPLE TRUMPET – Bumped on jumping.
 
UPTOOIT – Began awkwardly.
 
ZARAFET – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
ANGELS OF FENWAY – Was heavily bumped on the hindquarters by the riderless NERINA on jumping. Shortly after the start, Jockey S. Galloways right foot became entangled with the reins of the riderless NERINA for a short distance placing him in some disadvantage. Raced wide throughout.
 
ROCKET ROYALE – After passing the 700m had to be checked and lost considerable ground when met with interference by the riderless NERINA.
 
HINTERLAND SAM – Rounding the home turn had to be steadied when inconvenienced by the riderless NERINA.
 
 
Race 3 – EZEQUOTE F&M BenchMark 65 Handicap – 1400m
 
HEART OF AUSTRALIA – Began awkwardly and bumped SCARLETT HUSSIE. After passing the 300m commenced to lay out under pressure.
 
SCARLETT HUSSIE – Bumped on jumping.
 
BLOOMING TYCOON – Passing the 500m was disappointed for a run and bumped the hindquarters of SORNJA when attempting to shift out to improve.
 
SORNJA – Passing the 500m bumped on the hindquarters by BLOOMING TYCOON and became unbalanced. Over the final 200m was slightly inconvenienced and forced wider on the track by HEART OF AUSTRALIA which laid out.
 
 
Race 4 – AWS Architectural Windows and Door Systems Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
DIRTY LITTLESECRET – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
COSTA BLANCA – Began awkwardly.
 
BLOOMING LILY – Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages when in a trailing position.
 
RUMBERELLA – Bumped on jumping.
 
NICK THE SKIP – Began awkwardly.
 
ELECTRIC ELLYSE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
AMERICAN LOVE – In the early stages was unable to obtain cover and was then allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 700m.
 
BUBS GOLD – After racing in a rearward position passing the 500m, commenced to weaken and finished a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer F. Adams undertook to have some veterinary examinations carried out which may have accounted for the fillys poor performance today. These results would be forwarded to stewards in the coming days.
 
 
Race 5 – MITEK Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
 
GOLD SUN – Bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
 
SKY LAKE – Began awkwardly and then blundered shortly after the start.
 
I AM LEXUS – Approaching the 600m, commenced to lay out and in doing so became awkwardly placed at the heels of SKY LAKE.
 
 
Race 6 – LANGS Class 1 Plate – 1200m
 
After arriving at the barriers, the saddle on DIOMEDES had shifted forward and need to be readjusted.
 
LADY RINGO – Slow to begin. When asked to explain the seemingly improved performance of the filly, stable representative Mrs K. Doughty explained that the filly has always shown ability and at its recent starts prior to going for a spell acquitted herself well. In the lead up to todays event the filly has worked and trialled well. Mrs Doughy further added that in light of that the stable expected a forward showing in todays event. Stewards accepted her explanation.

RAVENS WING – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ZOUKI – Began awkwardly. Passing the 1000m, commenced to over-race. Held up rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have been galloped on the near hind tendon which needed veterinary treatment which included bandaging prior to leaving the course.
 
ELIXIR – Laid in despite the efforts of its rider shortly after the start. Raced three wide with cover after passing the 800m.
 
SEQUABLUR – Slightly inconvenienced shortly after the start when ELIXIR laid in.
 
DE JOUX – Passing the 900m had to be restrained when tightened for room by DIOMEDES which was taken in by ZOUKI. Jockey J. Grisedale (ZOUKI) was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances in future.
 
DIOMEDES – Passing the 900m had to be steadied when cramped for room by ZOUKI which shifted in. Held up rounding the home turn. Shortly after straightening had some difficulty securing clear running for a short distance.
 
RED DOULTON – Held up rounding the home turn. Passing the 300m, laid in and became awkwardly placed at the heels of ZOUKI.
 
 
Race 7 – HYNE BenchMark 62 Handicap – 1800m
 
After arriving on course DRAMATIC MOMENTS slipped over in the tie-up stall area sustaining a slight abrasion to its near hind hock. The gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to being saddled and was cleared to start.
 
REAL TIME WARRIOR – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected.
 
HACKSAW RIDGE – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of CONSULAR which shifted in. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
LIKE A RULER – Passing the 1500m when being restrained to obtain cover, got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance. After passing the 1300m was unable to hold a position with cover and shifted three wide to improve and obtain a position outside the leader passing the 900m.
 
SIDERO STAR – Held up from the 400m until passing the 300m.
 
DRAMATIC MOMENTS – Laid in under pressure over the final 150m.
 
App. A. Thompson (CONSULAR) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. App. Thompson was fined the sum of $200.
 
 
Race 8 – TILLING TIMBER C,G&E BM 65 Handicap – 1400m
 
The start was initially delayed when AIRLIE MAN when being loaded into the barriers, kicked a barrier attendant who needed medical attention.
 
The start was further delayed when AIRLIE MAN got its off hind leg up in the barriers and was unable to be removed until the hind leg was down. AIRLIE MAN was removed from the barriers and examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. MYSTICAL RENEGADE which was in the adjoining stall was very fractious in the barriers. Trainer B. Hill was advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings barrier manners.
 
BRING EURO – Bumped on jumping.
 
KIJITO – Bumped on jumping.
 
THE BIG EATER – Slow to begin.
 
DRYSDALE SPIRIT – Passing the 1200m had to be steadied away from the heels of AIRLIE MAN. Laid in approaching the 500m.
 
COULTHARD – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
MYSTICAL RENEGADE – App. J. Hodge accidentally dropped his whip at the start of the event. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
NOBLE TRUTH – After racing in the lead for the majority of the event, commenced to weaken after passing the 500m and performed below market expectations and finished at the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Jockey A. Allen (WACKEM) was reminded of his obligations regarding the amount of whip use prior to the 100m.
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 7 – App. A. Thompson, excessive use of whip, 8 times, 18 in total - $200 - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Race day injury/illness
Jockey N. Day – Medical clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 2 – Nerina – barrier manners, Barrier Certificate - AR20(e)
Race 8 – Mystical Renegade, barrier manners – warning – AR20(e)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4 – Bubs Gold – S. Galloway
Race 7 – Exorbitance – T. Harrison
Race 8 – Coulthard – J. Bayliss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision