QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Thoroughbreds
 
Date: 22 February 2020
 
Track: Good 4; upgraded to Good 3 after Race 4
 
Weather: Showers
 
Rail: +7m 1400-400m; +5.5m 400-W/Post; +3m remainder
 
Penetrometer: 4.41
 
Stewards Panel: N. Boyle (Chairman), K. Daly, B. Connell, A. Turner, P. Reardon
 
Officials: Dr. S. Flynn (Veterinarian), J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales), S. McMahon (Judge), S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starters), K. Kilpatrick, K. Warwick (Swab Officials), L. Stokes (Secretary)
 
 
Race 1 – Jewel Raceday March 14 Maiden Plate – 1800m
 
COLLINGWOOD – After travelling a short distance when positioned outside the leader, commenced to over-race and resented being restrained.
 
MYSTERIOUS LADY – After passing the 700m was shifted three wide in an attempt to improve. Rounding the home turn was forced wider on the course by runners to its inside which had shifted out to improve. When asked to comment on the performance, App. L. Kilner stated that the filly raced in its normal racing position to the rear of the field as per its recent starts. She was of the opinion that the tempo slackened noticeably mid-race and she did give consideration to making a mid-race move, however, noting that the filly can over-race once asked to quicken, she was reluctant to ask the filly to quicken that far from home. The filly travelled comfortably throughout the race and after passing the 700m when shifting wider to improve she was of the view was still a chance of finishing in a winning position, however, was forced wider by runners rounding the home turn and over the final 200m, raced dour. App. Kilner was of the opinion it was a combination of the slow tempo and the circumstances of being unable to run home in the last 600m sectional which may have contributed to the fillys performance today.
 
INFLUENCER – After passing the 250m commenced to lay out under pressure inconveniencing MORGAUSE to its outside.
 
MORGAUSE – Passing the 250m was inconvenienced when INFLUENCER shifted out.
 
Jockey L. Rolls (ELECTRIC ELLYSE) was fined $200 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.
 
Race 2 – Swan Super Lines QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap – 900m
 
As App. S. Tomlinson was unable to ride due to personal circumstances, he was replaced on MISHANI FORCE by App. J. Murphy.
 
As Jockey D. Griffin was to be overweight, he was replaced by Jockey A. Allen as the rider on MAGIC AMELIA. After hearing evidence from Jockey D. Griffin, Stewards accepted his explanation and took no action.
 
MISHANI FORCE - During the preliminary the saddle shifted forward and the gelding was unable to be restrained by is rider and galloped two circuits of the course at a strong tempo. MISHANI FORCE was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12.52pm acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on MISHANI FORCE were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 12.52pm:-
 
1 cent in the dollar for the Win #10
3 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #10
4 cents in the dollar the 2nd place #11
2 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place #1
 
After returning to the jockeys room App. J. Murphy was examined by the Club Doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
The start was significantly delayed when MISHANI UNSPOKEN, HEMBROW, EL FITTO and LENY NEXT TIME all proved difficult to load.
 
LENY NEXT TIME – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with EL FITTO.
 
EL FITTO – Bumped on jumping.
 
MAGIC AMELIA – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly in the early stages and laid in. It was reported that the filly sustained a minor laceration to the near hind fetlock in running.
 
CONTINUUM – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping the hindquarters of BROOKS GIRL. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BROOKS GIRL – Bumped on the hindquarters by CONTINUUM on jumping.
 
LOOMING LARGE – Raced greenly in the early stages and laid in. After passing the 600m improved onto heels and resented being restrained.
 
NORTH ROCKS – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
MISHANI UNSPOKEN – Approaching the 500m improved onto the heels of MAGIC AMELIA and had to be shifted out to avoid that runners heels and in doing so bumped HEMBROW which was forced out and inconvenienced EL FITTO.
 
Jockey J. Grisedale (ELECTRIC DRAGON) was fined $100 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.
 
Race 3 – Batch Mewing Lawyers Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
As Jockey J. Watkins was unable to fulfil his riding engagement due to transport difficulties, he was replaced by Jockey C. Frater on SONIC BLOOM.
 
SONIC BLOOM – Trainer advised that from the good barrier today, it would be their intention to have the gelding ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
PRINCE DUPORTH – Began awkwardly and threw its head in the air and lost some ground.
 
JUST WISHING – Approaching the 1100m raced in restricted room between TOUCAN SAM and AMERICAN HONOR and had to be steadied.
 
RONNIE – Raced three wide without cover until approaching the 700m where he was able to obtain cover one wide.
 
CHERWOOD - After passing the 700m improved onto heels and had to be restrained.
 
TOUCAN SAM - Passing the 700m when following CHERWOOD when that runner eased had to be shifted three wide to avoid heels.
 
Race 4 – Jacks Creek Class 4 Handicap – 1800m
 
As Jockey A. Chau was to be overweight, he was replaced by Jockey N. Tomizawa as the rider on DRAMATIC MOMENTS. Jockey A. Chau was fined the sum of $200.
 
MISHANI SCOUT – Hampered on jumping before being ridden forward. Caught three wide rounding the first turn before pressing on to obtain the position outside the lead passing the 1300m.
 
SKYLIGHT– Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SKY ONE - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SUNNY ST CLOUD – Laid out under pressure over the final 150m.
 
Jockey A. Allen (SUNNY ST CLOUD) was reminded of his obligations regarding his use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
After the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good 4.
 
Race 5 – Gold Coast Sports and Spinal Physio Class 5 Handicap – 1100m
 
Trainer W. Nugent was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey S. Galloway on PRECIPITATE.
 
Trainer M. Currie was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey N. Tomizawa on MOLLYS ROCKING.
 
VACATE – Raced three wide without cover and after passing the 900m commenced to hang out making the home turn extremely wide and proved difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer B. Dodson was advised that the gelding must trial prior to its next race start.
 
ARCHERS TREASURE – When placed under pressure approaching the 200m laid in slightly. The rider reported on return to scale that he was concerned with the geldings action on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination revealed ARCHERS TREASURE to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer M. Nolan was advised that he must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness before the geldings next race start.
 
PRECIPITATE – Approaching the 200m when attempting a run to the outside of STAR JUSTICE and to the inside of ARCHERS TREASURE, laid in under pressure causing its rider to stop riding when it became awkwardly placed at the heels of STAR JUSTICE. A short distance later passing the 100m had to be steadied when on the heels of ARCHERS TREASURE and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
Race 6 – Dune Outdoor Luxuries QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
Trainer R. Heathcote was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of App. J. Murphy on RED GARTER.
 
Trainer S. Morrisey was fined the sum of $100 for the late declaration of Jockey B. Ainsworth on VANDAR LOOM.
 
The start was delayed when MY ADELINE proved difficult to load.
 
LADY BELZONE – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly making heavy contact with PACQUOLA. Passing the 700m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of RED GARTER.
 
PACQUOLA – On jumping was heavily bumped by LADY BELZONE and checked severely losing considerable ground.
 
FLICK – Bumped and hampered between runners on jumping.
 
RED GARTER – Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. After being crossed by VERY SOON passing the 1000m, got its head in the air when being restrained.
 
MY ADELINE – After being moderately away from a wide barrier was restrained to the rear by its rider to obtain a position closer to the rail. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Passing the 500m became awkwardly placed at the heels of PALICKI and had to be shifted wider on the course.
 
VANDAR LOOM – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid out after passing the 600m.
 
VERY SOON – Passing the 500m had to be checked when crowded for room between VANDAR LOOM and RED GARTER which shifted out to improve.
 
PALICKI - Passing the 500m had to shift out to avoid the heels of VERY SOON.
 
App. J. Murphy (RED GARTER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) for permitting his mount to shift out passing the 500m from a one wide position to a three wide position when insufficiently clear of VERY SOON which had to be checked and lose its rightful position. App. Murphy was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 23/02/20 and to expire midnight 01/03/20.
 
Race 7 – Morgans Tynan Partners Class 1 Handicap – 1100m
 
As the UBETWEDO had not started for over 2½ years, the gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
The start was delayed when KRAKATOA ERUPTION proved difficult to load. Trainer D. Ainsworth was advised that a warning would be placed against the mare for its barrier manners.
 
THE DARK – Fractious in the gates and bounded in the air when the start was effected and lost ground.
 
CUBIX – Raced keenly in the early stages and approaching the 800m laid out and became awkwardly placed at the heels of A MILLION DREAMS.
 
GALIANNO HOT SHOT – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BROCKY – After passing the 300m was disappointed for a narrow run to the inside of KRAKATOA ERUPTION and had to be eased to alter course to the outside of that runner to secure clear running.
 
SINGLE AGAIN – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Fancourt stated that the filly raced in its normal racing position towards the rear of the field. She stated that SINGLE AGAIN travelled well until the 400m, however, when placed under pressure upon straightening was disappointing in the early part of the straight. A. Fancourt further stated that over the final stages made steady ground and in her opinion, the filly may not have appreciated todays track condition and may also appreciate a step-up in distance for future starts.
 
Race 8 – Dagger 373 F&M Class 1 Handicap – 1400m
 
As Jockey M. Gray was indisposed, he was replaced by Jockey A. Fancourt on JET N WILD.
 
JET N WILD – Stood flat-footed and missed the start by several lengths. A post-race veterinary examination revealed JET N WILD to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer N. Hocking was advised that he must obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the mares next race start.
 
PARIS OPERA – Passing the 900m had to be eased when it improved to the inside of the heels of THINK IM FLYING and had to be restrained.
 
THINK IM FLYING – Passing the 1000m, raced keenly and had to be steadied out away from the heels of JESSINA. Approaching the 700m was forced wider on the course by LUVDISC. Over the concluding stages proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LUVDISC – Raced keenly after passing the 800m and approaching the 700m had to be shifted wider on the course to avoid the heels of POWERFUL LASS.
 
CALABRIA – Passing the 300m had some difficulty securing clear running and then passing the 200m gained a narrow run between POWERFUL LASS and JESSINA.
 
Jockey G. Colless (GANDIVA) was fined $200 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.
 
Race 9 – Girls on Tour Raceday C,G&E Class 1 Handicap 1400m
 
MR AZRAY – Slow to begin. Approaching the 1200m became awkwardly placed at the heels of RAGING ROYAL and had to be shifted out and was then caught three wide without cover from that point on.
 
PROSPECTUS – After being moderately away from a wide barrier was restrained in an attempt to find a position midfield with cover, however, was unable to do so and had to be restrained to a rearward position to obtain cover. After passing the 900m commenced to over-race and had to be restrained from heels on a number of occasions. When asked to comment Jockey G. Colless explained that at its last start it raced more forward from an inside barrier whereas today from a wide barrier he was unable to hold a more forward position and in his opinion, with the track favouring horses racing in a forward position, ridden back today may have been detrimental to the geldings chances. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SAN PIERRE – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
AQUIS PARK
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 7 – App. J Murphy, careless riding - 7 days, mid. 23.02.20 to mid. 01.03.20 AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 1- Jockey L. Rolls - excessive use of whip, 8 times 15 in total - $200 AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 1- Jockey J. Grisedale - excessive use of whip, 7 times 17 in total - $100
AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4 – Jockey A. Chau – overweight $200 AR190(3)
Race 5 – Trainer W. Nugent – late rider $100 LR67
Race 5 – Trainer M. Currie – late rider $100 LR67
Race 6 – Trainer R. Heathcote – late rider $100 LR67
Race 6 – Trainer S. Morrisey – late rider $100 LR67
Race 8 – Jockey G. Colless - excessive use of whip, 8 times 18 in total - $200 AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Absent Jockeys
Jockey M. Gray – Medical Certificate required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Sky One, Quite Unexpected
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners +
Race 1           Influencer
Race 3           Toucan Sam
Race 4           Mishani Scout
Race 5           Mollys Rocking
Race 6           Lady Melba
Race 7           Krakatoa Eruption
Race 8           Gandiva
Race 9           Kings Rule
 
Bars/Warnings
Race 5 – Archers Treasure, lame near fore leg – Vet. Certificate of Fitness AR20(e)
Race 5 – Vacate, racing manners - Trial AR20(e)
Race 7 – Krakatoa Eruption, barrier manners – warning AR20(e)
Race 8 – Jet n Wild, lame off fore leg – Vet. Certificate of Fitness AR20(e)
 
Change of Tactics
Race 3 – Sonic Bloom – To be ridden forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2 – Magic Amelia – A. Allen
Race 2 – Mishani Force – J. Murphy
Race 3 – Sonic Bloom – C. Frater
Race 4 – Dramatic Moments – N. Tomizawa
Race 4 – Quite Unexpected – C. Frater
Race 5 – Precipitate – S. Galloway
Race 5 – Mollys Rocking – N. Tomizawa
Race 6 – Red Garter – J. Murphy
Race 6 – Vandar Loom – B. Ainsworth
Race 6 – Very Soon – L. Rolls
Race 6 – Flick – T. Marshall
Race 9 – Raging Royal – J. Murphy
Race 9 – Secret Agent Man – M. Nakao
Race 8 – Jet N Wild – A. Fancourt
 
Late scratchings
Race 2 – Mishani Force @ 12.52pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision