Race Day Stewards Report
 
Aquis Park Gold Coast Thoroughbreds
Date: Friday 24 April 2020
Track: Good 4
Penetrometer: 4.7
Weather: Fine  
Rail: Out 8m 1400-W/Post, 5m Remainder
Stewards Panel: P. Gillard (Chairman), N. Boyle, K. Daly, P. McLean, P. Reardon
Officials: Dr G. Silvestri (Veterinarian) ¦ S. McMahon, G. Anderson (Judge) ¦ S. Andrews, K. Watson (Starter) ¦ K. Kilpatrick, G. Gray (Swab Official) ¦ J. Robinson (Clerk of Scales) ¦ S. Rolls (Secretary)
 
Supplementary:
From Toowoomba Race Meeting on 18 April 2020
Trainer M. Boland pleaded guilty to a charge under AR206(2) for failing to enact a gear change, namely blinkers for RYANO and DREAM CANDY which were engaged to compete in Race 8 on this day. Mr Boland was subsequently fined $500. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of Mr Boland’s admission that he had enacted the gear change with Racing Australia however, a subsequent review and confirmation from Racing Australia of that process revealed no gear change had been effected.
 
General:
As Jockey M. Palmer was indisposed due to illness Stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Riding Changes / Jockey Information
R1: McPHERSON’S IMAGE – J. Taylor
R5: SPICERS PEAK – N. Tomizawa
 
Race 1 – Remembering Our Walers QTIS 2YO Handicap – 1400m
After being engaged as the replacement rider for M. Palmer on McPHERSON’S IMAGE, C. Taylor advised Stewards he was unable to make the allotted weight early in the day and as such was replaced by J. Taylor.
 
After arriving late on course due to transport difficulties JABALIC underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, which failed to reveal any abnormalities and was cleared to start.
 
The start of the race was delayed when LOVING MISS became fractious in the barriers, was removed and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed the filly to have a laceration to its near hind leg. LOVING MISS was subsequently declared a late scratching at 11.34 a.m.  All monies invested on LOVING MISS were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 11.34 a.m.:-
54 cents in the dollar for the win #5 (SIZZLEPEL)
24 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #5 (SIZZLEPEL)
37 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place #6 (IN ORDER)
37 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place #3 (UNCOMPLICATED)
Connections were advised that they must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the filly being permitted to race again.
 
UNCOMPLICATED – Slow to begin.
 
McPHERSON’S IMAGE – Slow into stride.
 
JABALIC - Shortly after the start attempted to buck and took no competitive part in the race. In this incident the saddle shifted back slightly. Trainer M. Boland was advised that the filly must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before being permitted to race again.
 
REDENZO BULLET – Hampered by JABALIC, which attempted to buck shortly after the start and was steadied.
 
REDENZO GAL – Laid out rounding the home turn and continued to do so in the home straight.
 
SIZZLEPEL – Raced greenly under pressure over the concluding stages and shifted out.
 
Race 2 – Lest We Forget Maiden Handicap – 1400m
WEKA PASS – Began awkwardly.
 
INCORRUPTIBILITY – Slow to begin.
MAN OF SINN – Jumped inwards at the start tightening another runner.
 
BOOMI’S BUDDY – Jumped outwards at the start tightening another runner. Crowded for room near the 100m.
 
SNIT BALL – Tightened between runners on jumping.
 
EMPIRE DAY – Stewards questioned App N. Keal into his riding of the gelding, specifically racing in a forward position and his lack of vigour over the final 100m. App Keal stated that whilst he was not instructed to lead on the gelding today he elected to allow it to improve forward after racing in a wide position from its wide barrier. App Keal was of the opinion that the gelding was not suited to this pattern of racing as it compounded in the home straight. Trainer H. Richardson advised Stewards that he did not expect the gelding to race in a forward position and was of the opinion the gelding was not suited to the pattern of racing today. Stewards noted the explanation. Stewards further advised App Keal that even though his mount was weakening he would be expected to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 3 – Battle Of Beersheba QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap – 900m
HEADSPACE – As the gelding had not started for a prolonged period it was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race. Laid in despite the efforts of its rider between the 600m and 500m crowding DANITES.
 
DANITES – Shifted out shortly after the start bumping the runner to its outside. Raced in restricted room between runners from the 600m until the 500m.
 
STORMTROOPER – Bumped by another runner after beginning awkwardly and shifted out abruptly inconveniencing another runner. Crowded for room near the 100m and was steadied. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post-race recovery.  
 
TO DEM WITH LOVE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
EMMABROOKE – After being initially slow to begin was inconvenienced by another runner which shifted out abruptly. Laid in under pressure leaving the 100m crowding STORMTROOPER.
 
GRANMA – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
JOJO GO – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
CHEETAK – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
ASHZAYA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a nasal discharge. Trainer J. Dann advised it would now be his intention to send the filly for a spell.
 
Race 4 – Light Horse Brigade Benchmark 90 Handicap – 2200m
HAPPY GO PLUCKY – Overraced in the early stages.
 
QUALITY SEEKER – Raced keenly in the early and middles stages.
 
LE JUGE – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
MAWAANY MACHINE – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
Jockey M. McGillivray (MONGOLIAN WOLF) was fined $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account Jockey McGillivray’s exceptional record in regards to this Rule.
 
App A. Patis (QUALITY SEEKER) was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 5 – Gallipoli Class 3 Plate – 1800m
RED STINA – Stood flatfooted and lost ground. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.
 
KINGS FULL – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 6 – Remembering Our Diggers Class 6 Plate – 1400m
OCEAN ADDICT – Stood flatfooted and lost ground. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.
 
MANIAS – Began awkwardly and shifted in hampering another runner.
 
MYSTIC MIST – Hampered on jumping after being bumped by MANIAS.
 
PARKO – Overraced in the early stages.
 
BOLD WARRIOR – Forced to race in a three wide position without cover leaving the 900m. Bumped by PEPPI LA FEW, which shifted in near the 80m.
 
BEAU ARROW – Blundered of its own accord leaving the 600m.
 
PEPPI LA FEW – Shifted out bumping another runner near the 80m.
 
FISH ON – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
Jockey M. McGillivray (PEPPI LA FEW) was fined $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 7 – Anzac Day 25 April Benchmark 92 Handicap – 1200m
BAREFOOT – Slow to begin.
 
THE AVENGER – Slow to begin and then raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
LOVE YOU LUCY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 400m.
 
ROSIE POSIE – Momentarily crowded for room near the 250m by LADRETTO, which shifted in under pressure.
 
LADRETTO – Shifted in under pressure near the 250m crowding another runner.
 
Race 8 – Happy 80th Carmel O’Hanlon Open Handicap – 900m
Trainer M. Currie was fined $200 for the late declaration of S. Bogenhuber as the rider of PUBLISHING POWER by the prescribed time.
 
Co-trainer T. Edmonds was fined $100 for the late declaration of S. Galloway as the rider of ROYAL WITNESS.
 
SPURCRAFT – Slow to begin. Shifted out slightly near the 550m crowding a runner to its outside.
MISHANI EL LOBO – Slow to begin.
 
BOOMWAA – Restrained off heels leaving the 600m.
 
PIRACY – Raced in restricted room leaving the 600m and near the 500m became unbalanced when crowded for room.
 
GYPSY TOFF – Shifted in leaving the 600m placing another runner in restricted room until a point near the 550m. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
ROYAL WITNESS – Shifted in momentarily crowding runners to its inside near the 600m. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
PUBLISHING POWER – Raced wide for the majority.
 
Race 9 – The Last Post QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1100m
DEVIL’S TEMPTATION – Blundered badly on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have swelling to its near fore knee and a laceration to its off side fetlock. Co-trainer T. Sears was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the gelding being permitted to race again.
 
ICED – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMPAGNE JET – Slow to begin. When questioned Co-trainer T. Edmonds advised that the filly was first up from a short let up today and was slightly disappointing over the concluding stages. Mr Edmonds further advised that the filly would take benefit from today’s run.
 
PATCHES – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race.
 
SUKWHINDER – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Pre-race
LE JUGE, QUALITY SEEKER
Post-race
All winners
 
Race day Summary
Scratchings
R1: LOVING MISS @ 11.34 a.m. – veterinary advice.
 
Licensee Actions
 
Fines:
R4: M. McGillivray – Jockey – Excessive whip use – 11 times 13 in total - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
R4: A. Patis – App Jockey – Excessive whip use – 9 times 13 in total - $200 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
R6: M. McGillivray – Jockey – Excessive whip use – 8 times 12 in total - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
R8: M. Currie – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67
R8: T. Edmonds – Co-Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
 
From Toowoomba Meeting 18.4.2020
R8: M. Boland – Trainer – Failed to enact gear change by prescribed time x 2 - $500 – AR206(2)
 
Suspensions:
Nil
Reprimands:
Nil
Absent Jockeys
M. Palmer – Ill – Medical certificate required.
 
Animal Actions
 
Bars/Warnings:
R1: LOVING MISS – Laceration near hind leg – Veterinary clearance - AR20(e)
R1: JABALIC – Attempted to buck – Official trial – AR20(e)
R5: RED STINA – Barrier manners – Warning
R6: OCEAN ADDICT – Barrier manners – Warning
R9: DEVIL’S TEMPTATION - Swelling near fore knee, laceration off side fetlock – Veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
 
Bleeders:
Nil
 
 
Thisreport and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.