QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
 
AQUIS PARK GOLD COAST – SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine  
TRACK RATING –  Heavy 10, Heavy 9 at 11:40am, Heavy 8 at 1:30pm, Soft 7 2:40pm
RAIL – 5.5m 1400m-400m,3.5m Remainder.
 
PENETROMETER – 7
 
OFFICIALS        
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – P Lane, P Kennedy, M Winwood
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – S McMahon, G Anderson.
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, J Pedofsky
Starter – K Watson.
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ipswich 29/9/21 Race 2 – Following the disappointing performance of Gaelic Puzzle, Mel Sharpe stable representative for Trainer R Heathcote advised that the mares immediate racing future in under consideration.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to Covid restrictions Stewards permitted the following overweights.
Race 1- Itz Paris – M Hellyer plus 1kg at 55kg.
Race 1 – Merseyside – J Guthmann-Chester plus 0.5kg at 55.5kg
Race 3 - Voodoo Miss – J Bayliss plus 1kg at 54kg.
Race 4 - Elixer – M Hellyer plus 1kg at 55kg.
 
 
Race 1: MELALEUCA STATION MEMORIAL GARDENS QTIS
Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400 metres
 
Crack Of Doom – Began awkwardly.
 
Secret Tales – When crossed early, over raced for a short distance. When asked to comment on the below market expectation of Secret Tales, jockey N Callow stated that he positioned well, but when placed under pressured approaching the home turn the filly failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Atrial fibrillation. The filly shall not start in any race until the Stewards have received a satisfactory veterinary report. The report must include the results of an ECG performed at rest and cardiac auscultation performed within 30 minutes of completing a satisfactory trial. Co trainer M Hoysted advised that following today’s performance the filly will be sent for a spell.
 
Bump'n'run – Raced keenly early. Laid in in the early part of the straight.
 
Merseyside – Bumped on jumping.
 
Itz Paris – Laid out near the 250m.
 
Race 2: ACC HIGGINS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 900 metres
 
Lamarche – Raced wide throughout.
 
The Bumblebee – Raced wide throughout. Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 3: HERITAGE BROTHERS TWEED HEADS Maiden Plate 1300 metres
 
Sunny Ekcels – Bumped on jumping.
 
The Virus – Slow to begin.
 
Kittykittybangbang - Bumped on jumping.
 
Sundus – Began awkwardly. Jockey M Hellyer reported his mount was inclined to lay out throughout.
 
Tiny Tiara – After being ridden forward early Apprentice M Castle said her mount over raced and proved very difficult to settle. ApprenticeM Castle also reported that her mount did not handle todays track conditions.
 
Ahead - Raced three wide in the early stages before restraining the too rear.
 
Voodoo Miss – Underwent a pre-race veterinarian examination after a mishap in the stabling area and was cleared to start.
 
Race 4: WES AND ASHLEY HERITAGE OPEN Handicap 1400 metres
 
This event was not shown on sky channel despite New Castle race 4 running approximately 5 minutes late.
 
Prometheus – Began awkwardly.
 
Shijin – Apprentice M Castle was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she used her whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted. (6 Offence)
 
Race 5: HERITAGE BROTHERS BURLEIGH HEADS BENCHMARK 65
Handicap 1100 metres
 
Shinshinto – Put in an awkward stride shortly after jumping. Jockey C Bayliss reported that the bit may have shifted in its mouth, which may explain its disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination ofShinshinto revealed it to have a small laceration in its mouth.
 
Whitebait Pattie – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Social – Buffered between runners on jumping.A post-race veterinary examination of Social did not reveal any abnormal findings.
 
Race 6: HERITAGE BROTHERS PREPAID FUNERALS Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
Positive Tension – After being caught wide, jockey J Guthmann-Chester elected to push forward. Jockey J Guthmann-Chester reported his mount raced keenly and felt awkward in its action before tiring in the run to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination of Positive Tension did not reveal any abnormal findings. Trainer M Leitch advised that following today’s disappointing performance the gelding will be sent for a spell.
 
Daulat Machtigamor – Began awkwardly.
 
Boom Ranga – Rider reported that his mount laid in throughout.
 
Step Aside – Cast the off-hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination which revealed small laceration on its near side hind heel consistent with being galloped on.
 
Parlour – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: FRASER FINANCIAL SERVICES Class 2 Plate 1800 metres
 
 
Get On Board – Began awkward. Put in an awkward stride at the crossing. Raced four wide early before being allowed to stride forward to find a position outside the leader near the 1200m.
 
Kaiberry (NZ) – Jockey M Hellyer reported it was his intention to lead however after being caught wide early allowed his mount to stride forward and found the lead at the 1200m.
 
Outback Gladiator – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
Becandleni – Jockey B El-lssa was questioned regarding the tactics adopted. Jockey B El-lssa stated the instructions were not to lead. Stewards after speaking with trainer L Kelly Snr confirmed that he wanted the mare ridden quietly. Jockey B El-lssa explained that approaching the 1400m he raced tightly between runners and at that point had Jockey S Galloway to his outside and was obliged to settle in a rearward position on the rails. Jockey B El-lssa further explained that approaching he 700m was disappointed for a run between Outback Gladiator and Lady Snitch which laid in and tightened his run. Jockey B Elssa then stated if he were to attempt to improve wider on the course approaching the home turn, he would have had to check his mount to avoid the heels of Lady Snitch which was still racing to his outside. Jockey B El-lssa then elected to look for run nearer the inside approaching the home turn and again was obliged to steady after improving off the heels of Outback Gladiator which shifted out before then being shifting back to the rails in order to secure clear running. Stewards after considering jockey B El-Issa’s  explanation and on review of the films noted his comments.
 
Hawaiian Gem – Caught three wide early before restraining with cover near the 1400m.

Lady Snitch – Slow to begin. Momentarily laid in near the 700m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
Race 2 – Trainer Jason Gregory – Late rider declaration – LR67- $100.
Race 5 – Trainer David Murphy – Late rider declaration – LR67 - $200.
Race 4 – Apprentice Melea Castle – Use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
R1 – MERSEYSIDE & ITZ PARIS
R3 – SUNNY EKCELS
R4 – PROMETHEUS
R5 – SIR ROCKET
R7 – HAWAIIAN GEM
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Boom Ranga, Becandleni
 
 
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report 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.