QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
Date: 7 September 2019
 
Track: Good 4
 
Weather: Fine
 
Rail: +5m 1400-W/Post; +2m remainder
 
Stewards Panel: P. Zimmermann (Chairman), P. Maclean, K. Daly, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr.A. Murdoch (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, G. Gray (Swab Officials), L. Stokes (Secretary)
 
 
Race 1 – Heineken Maiden Handicap – 2200m
 
Stewards accepted the reason for the replacement of Jockey J. Taylor by Jockey N. Day as the rider on CALISTO.
 
PACIFIC CREST – Began awkwardly.
 
ELECTRIC ELLYSE - Began awkwardly. App. C. Frater-Hill dropped her whip near the 300m.
 
SAY IT AINT SO – Slow into stride and obliged to ease when tightened for room at the start.
 
CMOME PADDYREILLY – After being caught 3 wide in the early stages, its rider then elected to improve to a position outside the leader near the 1300m.
 
LUNAFREYA – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
MISHANI SECRET – Passing the 1700m, obliged to steady from heels when the pace eased. Jockey T. Allan was charged and reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100m.
 
PRINCE HUSSON – Rider elected to improve 3 wide approaching the 900m, however, shortly thereafter was forced wider on the track when ZOFGOLD elected to improve. Placed under hard riding and inclined to lay out near the 150m before being corrected by its rider.
 
ZOFGOLD – Near the 400m, placed under hard pressure and inclined to lay in.
 
CALISTO – Near the 400m, obliged to steady from the heels of ZOFGOLD which shifted in.
 
TYRIAN – Near the home turn, improved onto the heels of the tiring BON HENRY and obliged to steady. When asked to comment on the performance, App. A. Thompson stated that it was his intention to lead or race handy. After beginning fairly, shortly thereafter was crossed by two runners and settled in a midfield rails position. The gelding which performed poorly and tired noticeably over the concluding stages, underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BON HENRY – Poor performance. Trainer N. Rogers indicated that it was his preferred option to immediately retire the gelding. Stewards in assessing todays poor performance, also intend to place a TAB bar on the gelding.
 
Race 2 – Belle Maison Realty QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap – 900m
 
DARING BELLE – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Stewards advised that the filly will now require a barrier certificate prior to returning to the races.
 
SHEEZASINGA – Began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground before mustering speed and pressing forward. When asked to comment on the below market expectation, Jockey D. Griffin stated that the filly travelled very well into the straight, however, when placed under heavy pressure failed to respond and proved very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the filly was shin sore. Trainer B. Lockwood indicated that it was his intention to immediately spell the filly. A swab sample was taken.
 
ELLYSAY – Inclined to lay out for the majority of the event and when approaching the home turn hung out noticeably and shifted wider on the course.
 
CHEERS TO ALL – Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
ALL BOOM - Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3 – Complete Electrical Qld Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1800m
 
Acting on veterinary advice, RISING KING was a late scratching at 11.47am.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Slow into stride.
 
HOLBROOK – Near the 1300m when the pace eased, elected to improve 3 wide on the course before progressing forward and being positioned outside the leader near the 1200m. Inclined to lay out near the 400m.
 
SOLARCRAFT – Forced 3 wide approaching the 800m. Near the 700m was eased to take cover from KEMSREY.
 
KEMSREY – Jockey A. Fancourt reported that after settling in a favourable position, the mare proved disappointing in the run to the finish.
 
 
Race 4 – Complete Plumbing Qld Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
 
Correct weight was delayed to afford connections of the 5th placegetter TOFFEE DROP to view the official image. Once satisfied, correct weight was declared on the Judges placings.
 
LE MATTAN – Slow into stride.
 
DITMAS – Began moderately.
 
SAXTON ROCK – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
PETER JOHN – Laid in momentarily near the 300m before being corrected by its rider.
 
TOFFEE DROP – Steadied momentarily when placed in restricted ground near the 300m.
 
Race 5 – Complete Electrical Qld Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
Due to a clerical error which did not show RED AND GOLD, which was having its first race start, as carrying ear muffs and pacifiers as part of its official gear, an announcement was made confirming the horse would race in this gear.
 
THE SLEDGEHAMMER underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to returning to racing after a lengthy spell and was passed fit to start.
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by Jockey L. Dittman the rider of GRAPHITE EXPRESS which finished 2nd against DEEJAYBEAT (Jockey L. Rolls) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 300m. In the presence of both riders, Mr D. Small, stable representative for Mr John Smerdon and Mr M. Plumb, stable representative for Mrs G. Heinrich, and after considering the evidence from all parties and reviewing the official footage, Stewards noted that Jockey Dittman was obliged to slightly redirect his mount near the 300m and 200m. Stewards also noted that inside the final 80m Jockey Rolls mount shifted out 1½ to 2 horses and brushed with Jockey Dittmans mount. Stewards, after considering these three points of interference and considering the nose margin, were of the view that collectively the interference suffered to Jockey Dittman was greater than the nose margin and upheld the protest and amended the placings to read:-
 
1st - 6
2nd - 8
3rd - 1
4th - 9
 
DEEJAYBEAT – Began awkwardly and shifted out causing tightening to the runners to its outside.
 
GRAPHITE EXPRESS – Heavily bumped on jumping and lost ground. Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
RED AND GOLD – Tightened between runners and lost ground.
 
THE SLEDGEHAMMER – Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
VINNY VAVOOM – From the 250m onwards inclined to lay in and proved difficult to ride.
 
BECANDLENI – When asked to comment on the performance, App. A. Thompson stated that the horse travelled well behind the leader to the home turn, however, when placed under pressure in the home straight was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in both hind legs. Trainer L. Kelly was advised that he must obtain a veterinary clearance before the horses next race start.
 
Race 6 – Complete Electrical Qld Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
PERJURY – Slow to begin.  When returning to the enclosure was found to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding had bled, connections were advised that it would now incur a lifetime ban from racing.
 
PULLA SWIFTY – Slow to begin.
 
TOTALLY MESMERIZED – Began moderately and settled in a rearward position.
 
SOMERVELL – Near the 1000m, whilst racing keenly, shifted wider on the course causing POETIC CHOICE to check.
 
LUNCHTIME CHOICE – Inconvenienced near the 1000m.
 
BALERION – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
POETIC CHOICE – Held up coming to the home turn and had some difficulty obtaining a clear run for some distance before shifting wider on the course to obtain clear running. Shifted out under pressure over the final 250m.
 
HIGH I CUE – Laid in noticeably over the final 300m and when approaching the 250m, hung in and bumped QUEEN OF EMERALDS.
 
QUEEN OF EMERALDS – Hung in noticeably near the 200m and was obliged to alter course abruptly when improving onto the heels of the tiring PERJURY.
 
Race 7 – Belle Maison Realty Benchmark 62 Handicap – 1100m
 
Correct weight was delayed to enable Stewards to determine if LETS GO CHAMP was afforded a fair start. Once satisfied, correct eight was declared on the judges placings.
 
LETS GO CHAMP – Reared as the start was effected, then proved difficult to ride and lost considerable ground.  Connections were advised that the gelding would be required to obtain a barrier certificate in an official trial prior to its next race start.
 
SNIP THE MO – Shifted in on jumping and bumped CALL ME STIRLING. Near the 200m was checked when BURNING SUCCESS was taken out by SPEEDGUN.
 
CALL ME STIRLING – Bumped on jumping.
 
BURNING SUCCESS – Raced 3 wide for the majority. Hampered near the 200m when SPEEDGUN shifted out.
 
SHADYVALE STAR – Approaching the home turn held up for clear running after improving onto the heels of BURNING SUCCESS and was obliged to steady. Near the 200m was taken out and was obliged to be checked across the heels of GRANDIOSO.
 
GRANDIOSO – Bumped on the home turn and forced wider.
 
Jockey G. Colless (SPEEDGUN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) for permitting his mount to shift out near the 200m resulting in BURNING SUCCESS being hampered and both SNIP THE MO and SHADYVALE STAR being checked. Jockey Colless was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 08.09.19 and to expire midnight 15.09.19. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account his very good race riding record and also his guilty plea.
 
Race 8 – Complete Plumbing Qld Benchmark 68 Handicap – 1400m
 
After being fractious in the barriers, SNAPCHAT GIRL was removed and underwent a veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a head trauma. The mare was declared a late scratching at 4.19pm. All monies invested on SNAPCHAT GIRL were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4.19pm:-
 
8 cents in the dollar for the Win #5
4 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #5
9 cents in the dollar the 2nd place #7
14 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place #1
 
Connections of SNAPCHAT GIRL were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare regarding its barrier manners.
 
RIDEONABIGJETPLANE – Slow into stride. Over-raced noticeably approaching the 700m obliging the rider to check away from heels.
 
GREAT KEPPELL – Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier partition.
 
CHARLIE CAT - Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
MISS AMBER – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
UNFAIR DISMISSAL – Jockey G. Colless stated that his mount proved difficult to settle whilst racing outside the leader.
 
Jockey A. Dykes (WACKEM) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip in an excessive manner including consecutive strikes prior to the 100m. Jockey Dykes was fined the sum of $200. In assessing penalty, Stewards noted that Jockey Dykes had an exemplary record.
 
Race 9 – Complete Plumbing Qld Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
SHISHAQ was a late withdrawal at 7.40am acting on veterinary advice. Trainer M. Costa was advised that he must obtain a veterinary clearance before the geldings next race start.
 
SAPPHIRE GIFT – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
PIPEMAJOR – Buffeted between runners on jumping.
 
TARIO TARIO – Tightened between runners on jumping and obliged to steady.       
 
BOYLES – Raced 3 wide throughout. Bumped by WILLY BE LUCKY approaching the line.
 
WILLY BE LUCKY – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
BACKLOG – Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Jockey A. Chau was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100m.
 
LIABILITY – When placed under heavy pressure, inclined to lay out over the final 100m.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 – Jockey T. Allan - excessive use of whip, 11 times prior to 100m AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 9 – Jockey A. Chau - excessive use of whip, 8 times prior to 100m, 15 in total AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Suspensions
Race 7 – Jockey G. Colless, careless riding - 7 days, midnight 08.09.19 to midnight 15.09.10 AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 8 – Jockey A. Dykes - excessive use of whip, 12 times prior to 100m (including consecutive strikes), 24 in total - $200 AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1 – Lunafreya, Say It Aint So
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1           Falaeb (2nd)
Race 2           Sheezasinga (4th)
Race 3           Solarcraft (2nd)
Race 4           Ditmas (2nd)
Race 5           Deejaybeat (2nd)
Race 6           Balerion (2nd)
Race 7           Grandioso (2nd)
Race 8           Nothing Needed (2nd)
Race 9           Willy Be Lucky (2nd)
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 1 – Bon Henry – poor performance – TAB bar AR20(e)
Race 2 – Daring Belle – barrier manners – Barrier Certificate AR20(e)
Race 5 – Becandleni – lame both hind legs – veterinary clearance AR20(e)
Race 7 – Lets Go Champ – barrier manners – Official Barrier Trial AR20(e)
Race 8 – Snapchat Girl – barrier manners – warning AR20(e)
Race 9 – Shishaq, veterinary clearance AR20(e)
 
Bleeders
Race 6 – Perjury – bled 2nd time – lifetime ban AR79(6)
 
Protests
Race 5 – 2nd v. 1st - Upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – Calisto – J. Taylor
Race 6 – Pulla Swifty – A. Dykes
Race 7 – Snip The Mo – A. Chau
 
Late scratchings
Race 6 – Rising King @ 11.47am
Race 8 – Snapchat Girl @ 4.19pm
Race 9 – Shishaq @ 7.40am
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision