QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – FRIDAY, 30th September, 2016     
 
WEATHER – FINE                                                          TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/UPGRADED TO GOOD (4) AFTER RACE 5
RAIL – OUT 3 METRES ENTIRE COURSE  
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L. Collins
Stewards –Mr I. Brown & Mr B. Nalder
Clerk of Scales – Mr W. Welburn
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian-  J. Rickards
Swab attendant –  J. Heidke
Starter-  C. Matthews
Stewards Secretary - Mr R. Palmer
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
 
1st September, 2016: Race 1: DC Motors Mercedes Benz Race Day QTIS 3YO Handicap
 
RIGHTON CUE - Connections reported that the horse will be freshened up prior to its next race start and may be kept for races over distances between 1400 metres and 1600 metres.
 
 
Race 5, 20th September 2016: BAUHINIA SID - Following the race connections reported that the horse had pulled up well and that the intention was to start at Rockhampton on 15th October.
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Race 1: Dooley and Bryant Maiden Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - LET ME SAY THIS  2nd - CONCA DEL SOGNO  3rd  -  PRINCE OF BARODA  4th  -  DYNAMIC EMBRACE
 
BENTOTA andCONCA DEL SOGNO - Made contact on jumping.
 
DIAMONDNET - Over-raced in the middle stages.
 
SUPER RISING - On jumping shifted in abruptly and caused FASTNET STORM to be taken in and CONCA DEL SOGNO to be checked, and caused BENTOTA to be taken in onto the heels of DYNAMIC EMBRACE. Near the 400 metres SUPER RISING laid in under pressure.
 
 
Race 2: NAB Agribusiness QTIS 3YO BenchMark 50 Handicap - 1100 metres  
1st -   TAUNTING LASS  2nd  -  CRAIGLEA GHETTO  3rd  -  CHEEKY RED   4th  -  SHADOW BOLT
 
DAUNTING LASS -  The start was delayed when the near fore plate on the filly was replaced.
 
CELESTIAL SON -  Near the 900 metres raced in restricted room and had to be steadied from the heels of SHADOW BOLT.
 
SHADOW BOLT - and CHAYSE 'N' MASON - Slow to begin.
 
CRAIGLEA ZING, CRAIGLEA CEON and CHAYSE 'N' MASON raced wide without cover throughout.
 
At the 900 metres CHAYSE 'N' MASON (Apprentice B. Grylls) shifted in and caused CHEEKY RED to steady. App. Grylls was advised to exercise more care.
 
Race 3: GT Insurance Maiden Plate - 1200 metres  
1st - DRAGONMOSS  2nd  -  HAYYLER'S FELL  3rd  -   QUIET REFLECTION  4th  -  HELLUVA HOFFA
 
ZOOBERNS - Blundered on jumping.
 
HELLUVA HOFFA - Slow to begin.
 
NEVAEH -  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare was mildly lame in the off fore leg. Trainer A. Stephens will be advised that she must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to the mare being permitted to race again.
 
Race 4: South Geldard Lawyers BenchMark 65 Handicap - 1300 metres
1st  -  PRINCE DAN  2nd  -  HEARTBREAK HARRY  3rd  -  MACHO TYCOON  4th  -  ELLE THE MODEL
 
Stewards considered an objection made by Apprentice J. Oliver, the rider of HEARTBREAK HARRY which finished second, against PRINCE DAN (Jockey A. Butler) being declared the winner, alleging interference over final 100 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved, viewing the official patrol films, and acting on their own observations, stewards established that near the 100 metres HEARTBREAK HARRY, which was racing behind PRINCE DAN, was able to take advantage of a run to its inside and App Oliver was not denied that opportunity to ride his mount out. Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any interference caused to HEARTBREAK HARRY warranted a reversal of the placings. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the judge's placings ordered to stand.
 
MISS ANNA - Jumped awkwardly out onto ABE'S BABY. Held up for clear running from the 300 metres. Went to the line without being fully tested.
 
QUICK ASSAULT - Held up from the 300 metres until the concluding stages and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
MACHO TYCOON and QUICK ASSAULT -  made contact near the 250 metres. MACHO TYCOON was held up from the 200 metres and unable to obtain clear running until near the 100 metres.
 
ELLE THE MODEL - Slow to begin.
 
GAS BURNER - Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
ISN'T HE A BEAUTY -  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: SMR Advertising Class 2 Handicap- 1100 metres   
1st - CLATEAU  2nd - SAINTLY PRO  3rd - SOLO SOPRANO  4th  -  CHEERING
 
 
CLATEAU (Jockey A. Coome) shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with STITCHEN TIME (App. L. Tilley), which was taken out onto HAZY BLUR (App. D. Evans)
 
COURT LANE (Jockey S. Sheargold) began awkwardly and had to be steadied away from the heels of SAINTLY PRO (App. Z. White).
 
VICIOUS CHICK - and COURT LANE raced wide without cover.
 
MAXADRAMA - Raced wide with cover.
 
OUR LUCKY LUCY - On returning to scale Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that his mount had been slow to begin, then was tightened for room by runners either side and as a result raced further back than expected.
 
Following the running of this race the track rating was upgraded to Good 4 retrospectively.
 
Apprentice J Oliver was fined $200 for use of his whip on 4 more occasions than permitted under the Rule.
 
Race 6: Veuve Clicquot Enclosure- St. Peters Caulfield Cup Class 6 Plate - 1050 metres
1st -  EL CAPO  2nd -  WILDEBEAST  3rd-  DESTINED FOR WAR  4th -  OSSENHAGEN  
 
OUR NEDDY BOY - Blundered on jumping, shifted out and made contact with CHEAPSKATER.  In the middle stages raced ungenerously with its head in the air. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
 
OSSENHAGEN - Raced wide throughout.
 
DESTINED FOR WAR - Near the 200 metres made contact with EL CAPO.
 
Stewards questioned Apprentice J Brand as to whether there was an opportunity for her to restrain her mount in the middle stages.  Apprentice Brand stated that her instructions were to ease if unable to lead, however when taken on by NINETTE KAN (Jockey C. McIver) the two runners made contact on a number of occasions and as a result the mare raced keenly and she was unable to restrain her mount. Stewards noted the explanations. Senior jockey A. Coome provided some instruction to the Apprentice on this matter.
 
FLIGHT ACADEMY - Unable to obtain clear running from the 400 metres to the 200 metres. Apprentice L. Tilley dropped his whip near the 200 metres.
 
Race 7: St. Peter’s Caulfield Cup - Sat. 15 October BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st -  CLAIM THE THRONE  2nd -   DOUBOS  3rd -  LUCIFER'S ANGEL  4th -  ROMANOV
 
LUCIFER'S ANGEL - At the start shifted out onto STYLISH LUCK (App. C. Jokic), which lost some ground.
 
When BARON REES (Jockey D. Evans) laid in near the 900 metres, STYLISH LUCK (App. C. Jokic) had to be eased.
 
STYLISH LUCK - Raced wide with cover.
 
MENDELSSOHN and BARON REES - Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
RACE 6: App. J. Oliver $200 - use of whip 4 more than permitted (A.R.137A)
 
Protests - Race 4: 2nd (HEARTBREAK HARRY (App. J. Oliver) v. PRINCE DAN (Jockey A. Butler (1st):  Dismissed.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
Pre-race- CONCA DEL SONGO (Urine)
Post- Race- All Winners
 
Warnings/Bars
 
NEVAEH- Mild lameness off fore knee- Vet Cert required.