QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
 
Date: 13 July 2019
 
Track: Soft 6; upgraded to Soft 5 after Race 1
 
Weather: Fine
 
Rail: +5m 1400-400; 4m 400-W/Post; 2m remainder
 
Stewards Panel: P. Zimmermann (Chairman), C. Albrecht, G. Lane, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr.G. Silvestri (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), A. Schofield, J. Crompton (Swab Officials), L. Stokes (Secretary)
 
 
Race 1 – TAB Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
HEART OF TOORAK – Slow into stride.
 
BILL THE CONQUEROR – Near the 900m, momentarily forced wider when WIND IN THE WILLOW was over-racing and awkwardly placed at the heels of DEE CEE DELIGHTS.
 
DEE CEE DELIGHTS – Put in an awkward stride under hard riding near the 100m.
 
After the running this event, the track was upgraded to a Soft 5.
 
Race 2 – Best Wishes Peter Balzen QTIS 2YO Class 1 Plate – 1400m
 
BIGGIE – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
BUTTON PUSHER – Began awkwardly, shifting in. Inclined to over-race in the early stages.
 
EUROKING – Tightened between runners on jumping and lost some ground.
 
CRAZY GOOD – Stewards questioned Jockey E. Ljung regarding the tactics adopted and the overall performance of the gelding. Jockey Ljung stated that from todays wide gate and rising several kilograms on its most recent performance, it was her intention to ride the gelding off the speed. Jockey Ljung then added when trailing EUROKING near the 700m was forced to commence a run earlier than anticipated as that gelding was tiring. However, Jockey Ljung felt overall todays performance was disappointing. Stewards noted her comments and the gelding was sent for a post-race swab.
 
Race 3 – John Henderson Real Estate Class 6 Plate – 1200m
 
TAN TAT DIAMOND – Slow into stride.
 
MOGADOR – Inclined to over-race in the early stages before settling in a rearward position. When questioned regarding the geldings performance, Jockey T. Marshall stated that the horse raced to its usual racing pattern, however, the moderate tempo in the early and middle stages had a bearing on the horses finishing effort over the final 500m. Stewards noted the comments and the gelding was sent to be swabbed.
 
AHWAHNEECHEE – Jockey R. Plumb was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he fully tests his mount to the line. Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 4 – Penang Turf Club Maiden Handicap – 900m
 
As HARRINGTON was unable to arrive on course by the prescribed time due to transport difficulties, the gelding was declared a late scratching at 12.20pm.
 
The start was delayed when BELLES PLUCK broke through the gates just prior to the start, only travelling a short distance. The gelding was examined by Dr. Silvestri and passed fit to start.
 
LAMPLIGHT LILI – Fractious in the gates prior to the start before being slow into stride.
 
NAVAGIO BEACH – Slow into stride.
 
MADAM MAHAL – Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 400m.
 
IMPROVING – Inclined to lay out when placed under pressure over the final 300m and proved difficult to ride. Jockey T. Gray was reminded of her obligations regarding the use of her whip.
 
Race 5 – JPM Valuers & Property Consultants C,G&E Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
As DISSOLVE and DO THE MOUNTAIN were advertised as colts instead of geldings, public announcements were made to this effect.
 
When attempting to load, FAST SONG dislodged its rider, momentarily escaping up into the chute before being recaptured. Underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its poor pre-race manners.
 
FAST SONG - Began awkwardly, shifted out making contact with ZEPHYR CRUISER. Obliged to steady near the 700m when tightened for racing room. Jockey C. Small was advised to exercise greater care when changing position.
 
GRAND QUILL – Blundered on jumping losing its off side plate. Jockey C. Small was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he fully tests his mount to the line.
 
ZEPHYR CRUISER – Tightened between runners losing its position on jumping.
 
DISSOLVE – Slow into stride.
 
DAUNTING WARRIOR – Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.
 
Race 6 – Jeffery Alan Salter F&M Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
DENCH – Began awkwardly, shifted in making contact with CANDY FLOSS.
 
CANDY FLOSS – Shifted in at the start making heavy contact with BLOOMING LILY.
 
MISS CHUCKLE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and was obliged to steady from the heels of MERLINS MAGIC. Near the 700m bumped on the hindquarters and forced wider and was obliged to steady from the heels of MERLINS MAGIC which was racing in advance. Then raced wide throughout.
 
SHOPPING PARADISE – Near the 700m raced greenly, shifted out making contact with ABSOLUTE GLORY which then shifted wider bumping MISS CHUCKLE. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
MERLINS MAGIC – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in when under hard riding near the 200m.
 
ALAN ALAN STEVE – Raced wide throughout. Bumped near the 200m, momentarily steadied. Jockey A. Spinks reported that his horse raced greenly.
 
BLOOMING LILY – Over-raced and steadied near the 800m when its rider elected to take cover on ALAN ALAN STEVE. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
ZOULOU DANCER – Obliged to steady from the heels of MERLINS MAGIC near the 200m and shifted wider on the course. Jockey D. Griffin (MERLINS MAGIC) was advised to exercise greater care and ensure that he does not allow his mount to change course under hard riding.
 
ABSOLUTE GLORY – Bumped near the 700m. Shifted in making contact with ALAN ALAN STEVE near the 200m.
 
Race 7 – Racing at Beaudesert Saturday 27th Class 3 Handicap – 1300m
 
TE RANGI – Began awkwardly.
 
HOLBROOK – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
WINTER SONATA – Over-raced in the middle stages. When asked to comment regarding the mares below market expectation, Jockey J. Taylor felt that whilst todays effort was reasonable, he thought that going from a Maiden to a Class 3 may have contributed to todays performance.
 
Race 8 – Winter Special Skyline Restaurant BM 62 Handicap – 1400m
 
REPATRIATE – Shortly after the start shifted in bumping REAL ESTATE.
 
REAL ESTATE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
CATCH ME LATAR – Slow into stride. Near the 600m, obliged to steady when improved onto the heels of THE REAL SPIEL. Shifted in marginally on the home turn before being corrected by its rider. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.
 
ANNIHILATION – Raced wide throughout.
 
OUR ROCKY – When over-racing early, improved onto the heels of COULTHARD and was obliged to steady. Put in an awkward stride near the 800m. On the home turn, disappointed for a run to the inside of CATCH ME LATAR, inconvenienced and lost ground.
 
COULTHARD – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
THE REAL SPIEL – When over-racing, improved onto the heels of REAL ESTATE near the 600m and steadied.
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1            Wind in the Willow
Race 3           Tabrobane
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 2           Crazy Good (4th)
Race 3           Mogador (2nd)
Race 4           Belles Pluck (2nd)
Race 5           Fast Song (2nd)
Race 6           Absolute Glory (2nd)
Race 7           Argie Bargie (2nd)
Race 8           Wackem (2nd)
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 5 – Fast Song – pre-race manners – warning – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 8 – Lady Vixen – N. Fazackerley
Race 8 – Real Estate – A. Fancourt
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4 – Harrington @ 12.20pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision