QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
HERBERT RIVER JOCKEY CLUB SATURDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER: OVERCAST           TRACK RATING: FIRM 2           RAIL: IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Stewards – P Lane, T Woodham
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – T Sheahan, D Gofton, S Kelly
Veterinarian – Dr R Currie                                                                                                                                             
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
 
GENERAL
Cooktown Amateur Turf Club - Saturday 11th November 2017 Race 6
Jockey W D’Avila  was issued with a reprimand under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for excessive whip use prior to the 100m on his mount FRENCH SONG.. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the totality of Jockey D’Avila’s whip use in running.
 
Race 1: INGHAM TRAVEL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1100m:
 
DEACON BLACK – Began awkwardly losing ground.
 
NEED FINANCE – Slowly away. Inclined to over-race in the early stages.
 
HE’S TERRYFIED – Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
MY BOY TICKETS – Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
MIGHTY MEERKAT – Was inclined to lay in under pressure down the running.
 
Race 2: STOKES & COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200m:
 
SERGEANT SHRIVER – Tightened between runners on jumping. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SUNNY CHIEF – Slowly into stride. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
AWESOME SIGHT - Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
OUR KAPOW - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
MOLONGLE CHIEF - Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3: ZEST FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS CLASS B HANDICAP 1000m:
 
FLAMIN’ SID – Began awkwardly.
 
SECOND TIME AROUND – Shifted in abruptly when hard-ridden out of the barriers and hampered another runner. Jockey M Kai was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137(a) careless riding.
 
NOVA CHINA – Was hampered on jumping by another runner which shifted in abruptly under  hard riding.
 
LITTLE BIT TRASHY – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
MAGNORMOUS – App. Ms. N Nelson reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out approaching the home turn where the saddle shifted placing her at a disadvantage.
 
Race 4: TREBONNE HOTEL BENCHMARK 45 HANDICAP 1400m:
 
The start of this event was delayed whilst MUNJIZ was re-saddled behind the barriers.
 
The start was further delayed whilst DIAMOND RACER was re-saddled with the use of a smaller girth. Trainer Mr E Snelling was reminded of his responsibilities under the provisions of AR140A.
 
No racing incidents.
 
Race 5: CELLARBRATIONS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1600m:
 
PINK STILETTO – Dislodged a hind plate in transit to the race meeting. Stewards permitted the mare to race bare-footed behind.
 
CRACOW – Slowly away. Inclined to lay in under pressure near the 200m, hampering another runner, despite the efforts of Jockey Ms. C Jokic.
 
IRISH HEART – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Was hampered near the 200m by another runner which was inclined to lay in under pressure
 
ARNO BAY – Steadied off heels near the 1500m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – INGHAM  18th NOVEMBER 2017
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 2. Jockey M Kai. AR137(a) Careless riding.  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners