QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS’ REPORT
 
INNISFAIL TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST, TRACK RATING – GOOD 4, RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – Mr A. Spence (Chairman) & Mr R. Smith
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr V. Cooper
Veterinarian – Dr M.
Swab attendant – Mr D. Zahmel
Starter – Mr R. Gardner
 
RACE 1: CCRC MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
 
BUSTER BLOCK – Was declared a late scratching at 1.25pm when refusing to be loaded in the barriers. Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards ordered that all wagers placed on BUSTER BLOCK prior to 1.25pm be refunded in full and further, all successful bets be subject to the deductions of 20c Win and 21c Place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer L. Cullen was advised that the horse must perform a satisfactory trial in full race gear prior to being permitted to start again.
 
INSTANT LUTE – Shortly after the start commenced to race greenly, shifted inwards crowding other runners and lost ground. Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages.
 
LADY SHIVA – Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by another runner. Raced wide for the majority.
 
NEED FINANCE - Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by another runner. Jockey J. Lambie reported that mare raced greenly for a majority of the race.
 
GROHL - Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by another runner. Shifted inwards after the winning post and tightened runners to its inside. Jockey K. Rocket was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
WILD AZ WILL – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
LIBERO – Race greenly from the 800m.
 
ALASKAN GOLD – Raced ungenerously in the middle stages.
 
RACE 2: MIDWAY BUTCHERS CLASS B HANDICAP 1100m
 
HUNGRY HORSE – Was declared a late scratching at 10:00am as no rider was available.
 
SIR ROLAND – Was declared a late scratching at 10:00am as no rider was available.
 
CRAIGLEA JAZZ – Knuckled on jumping and lost ground. Commenced to give ground from the 500m despite the urgings of its rider. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer T. Rowe was advised the mare will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to start again.
 
WILL HE TORQUE – Slow to begin. Race 4 wide from the 800m. Was disappointed for a run leaving the 100m.
 
CHEERS FOR AUSBRED – Raced 3 wide from the 800m.
 
RACE 3: PEASE PARK MANAGEMANT CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1100m
 
JORDAN – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RYLEE’S SAGA – Raced 4 wide without cover in the early stages. Shifted inwards near the 200m when placed under pressure before being corrected.
 
BELLA SASH – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages. Shifted out across the heels of another runner, which shifted inwards, near the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
AMERICAN HERO – App A. Thomson reported at scales that she lost her whip near the 200m.
 
RACE 4: CAIRNS HARDWARE OPEN HANDICAP 1100m
 
BON TEMPS – As Jockey K. Rockett was unable to make the allotted weight he was replaced by Jockey N. Yadi. K. Rocket was subsequently fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of AR120(b).
 
STRICTLY MAGIC – Slow into stride.
 
MINNIE STREET – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
 
RACE 5: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ITC BM55 HANDICAP 1500m
 
CASHED UP BULLY – As Jockey K. Rockett was unable to make the allotted weight he was replaced by Jockey J. Lambie. Shifted out marginally near the 300m crowding runners to the outside. J. Lambie was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
IRISH HEART – Slow to begin. Commenced to lay in near the 300m crowding runners to the inside.
 
NEAR THE CITY – Had to be checked near the 300m when crowded between runners.
 
CONCRETUS - Had to be checked near the 300m when crowded between runners.
 
When returning to scale Jockey F. Edwards the rider of NEAR THE CITY, which was placed 4th, lodged an objection against CASHED UP BULLY ridden by J. Lambie, which was placed 3rd, alleging interference near the 300m. After hearing evidence from all parties and viewing the official stewards patrol film it was established that CASHED UP BULLY shifted outwards marginally when racing forward and to the inside of NEAR THE CITY, when IRISH HEART, which was racing to the outside, commenced to lay inwards despite the efforts of its rider, tightening the running of IRISH HEART and CONCRETUS resulting in both of those runners being checked. As stewards could not contribute blame to any one rider for this incident stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers. J. Lambie the rider of CASHED UP BULLY was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Nil
 
Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Fines
 
Race 4 & Race 5. Jockey K. Rockett – Fined the sum of $100 for failing to make the allotted weight. AR120(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Bars/Warnings
 
Race 1. BUSTER BLOCK – Refused to load, must trial satisfactorily prior to being permitted to start again.
Race 2. CRAIGLEA JAZZ – Vet clearance prior to next start.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1. GROHL - ridden by K. Rockett
Race 4. BON TEMPS - replaced by N. Yadi
Race 5. CASHED UP BULLY - replaced by J. Lambie
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1. BUSTER BLOCK - Declared a late scratching at 1.25pm when refusing to be loaded into the barriers.
Race 2. HUNGRY HORSE – Declared a late scratching at 10.00am when no rider was available.
Race 2. SIR ROLAND - Declared a late scratching at 10.00am when no rider was available.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision