STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2018       
 
WEATHER – FINE                     TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/FIRM 2 RACES 4 to 7
RAIL – 3M ENTIRE TRACK
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Zimmermann
Stewards – Mr J. Williamson, Ms L. Hicks, M. Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian –   Dr R. Olsen
Swab attendants – A. Challen
Starter – C. Matthews
 
Race 1:  Tropical Pool Maintenance Class 3 Plate – 1050m
 
STONE PHILOSPHER – Scratched from its most recent engagement in Townsville on 4 October due to a stone bruise in the off fore foot. Underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to start. Hampered on jumping away and lost ground.  A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which performed below market expectations, revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
JABROOK – Began awkwardly. Hung in over the final 250m.
 
JAY JAY – Overraced in the early stages. Stewards questioned jockey D. Hayse regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event, in particular shortly after jumping and again inside the final 200m. Jockey Hayse stated that whilst JAY JAY began reasonably he was mindful of the gelding being first up and elected to take a midfield trailing position rather that attempt to race in a more forward position. When questioned regarding an opportunity to improve in the latter stages of the event, he stated that he was having difficulty obtaining clear running to the inside of METEOR’S MAN and was held up for some distance however, inside the final 70 m a run did present. Jockey Hayse added that, in his view, he may have erred in his judgement and did not react quickly enough when that run presented. Stewards whilst noting his explanation were mindful of the proximity to the finish line and could not be satisfied that his actions were culpable under the rules.
 
BLAZERAY – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Ace Party Hire H’cap – 1050m
 
PRINCELY -  Obliged to steady from heels near the 400m.
 
COLOSSEUM KING – Began awkwardly. Shifted in near the 400m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
MYSTIC FORCES – Held up for clear running near the 600m. Bumped by PRINCELY approaching the 400m and was unable to gain clear running until the final 150m.  When questioned regarding his tactics, jockey C. Whitely stated he did not elect to ease wider approaching the 600m as he was trailing the favourite into the race and was mindful of the fact that the gelding was dropping back in distance. Jockey Whitely added that for some distance in the straight he was held up by runners to his outside, which prevented him from improving.
 
 
Race 3: Goltz Electrical QTIS 3yo H’cap- 1300m
 
ATTIQUE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
WELCOME NUGGET – Severely checked as the start was effect and lost ground.
 
CRAIGLEA LORELEI – Severely checked as the start was effected and lost significant ground.
 
SERIOUS CRIME – Severely checked as the start was effected and lost ground. Held up for clear running between the 400m and 200m, then obliged to shift wider on the course to obtain clear running.
 
RUBY GEORGIE – Jumped awkwardly, shifting in, causing significant interference to runners drawn to its inside. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its starting manners.
 
After the running of this race the track rating was upgraded to a Firm 2.
 
 
Race 4: CQ Mechanical Solutions Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
RUSTIC SPIRIT – Began moderately and was slow to muster speed despite the efforts of its rider.
 
TINARAU MAUBOY– Became restless in the barriers. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Slowly away.
 
SUJANI – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Held up for a short distance approaching the 400m.
 
STYLE LINE – Slowly away. Overraced near the 1000m and obliged to steady from the heels. Jockey N. Day reported that the mare felt awkward in its action over the final 100m of the race and he was reluctant to pressure it. Stewards directed that STYLE LINE undergo a veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer T. McMahon was requested to advise stewards should any abnormalities arise in the next 48 hours which may have had a bearing on today’s performance.
 
THE VOLTO – Overraced in the early stages when racing 3 wide with cover.
 
WHOOSH – Raced 3 wide for the majority. Bumped near the 400m.
 
ANNOINTING – Raced 4 wide for the majority of the race.
 
NO FINER JET – Shifted out near the 400m and bumped Whoosh.
 
 
Race 5:  Bellequipe Pty Ltd Class 1 H’cap – 1300m
 
BOLD CENTURION – Hung in under pressure leaving the 300m.
 
SOUTHERN SPECIAL – Slow to begin.
 
MADRA RUA – Slow into stride. Approaching the 800m was obliged to steady from heels when the pace eased. Jockey S. Wiseman then elected to improve 3 wide on the course. 
 
A WEE SHOCK – Overraced in the early stages due to the moderate tempo and obliged to steady from heels near the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: Spring Carnival Stockland R’ton 0-60 H’cap – 1600m
 
Correct weight was delayed when riders N. Thomas (PLAIN N SIMPLE)  and R. Payne (Ruffy Road ) requested to view the footage of the final 100m of the race and consider a possible objection. Once satisfied both riders chose not to proceed.
 
PERFECTLY ALIGNED – Overraced in the early stages.
 
RUSTY SCOOTER – Slow into stride. Held up approaching the 200m.
 
LITTLE HUNTER – Began awkwardly. Disappointed for a run with 50m remaining.
 
PLAIN ‘N’ SIMPLE – Hampered near the 100m.
 
RUFFY ROAD – Obliged to check from heels with 80m remaining.
 
SWINGAHINCH – Hung in over the final 150m of the race. Jockey N. Summers was charged and pleaded guilty pursuant to AR137(a) in that she was careless in permitting her mount to shift from a position wider on the course, and check RUFFY ROAD with 70m remaining. Jockey Summers licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 20 October and to expire at midnight, 28 October.
 MARGO MAREE – Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority of the race.
 
RUBY RAY – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 7: St Peter’s Caulfield Cup – Sat 20 October BM70 H’cap – 1400m
 
SKY BROOK – Fractious in the gates. Tightened for room near the 200m.
 
RAINBOW SPIRIT – Blundered on jumping. Hung in near the 200m despite the efforts of its rider.
 
FLAT TO STACK – Slow into stride. Hung in noticeably over the final 250m.
 
TURKEY BEACH – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
RISE TO FAME – Overraced in the early  stages.
 
NOW ASK ME – Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
 STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspension
Race 6.         N. Summers – Jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 20.10.18 to m/n 28.10.18 – AR137(a)
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Zoutano, Court Clown
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners
 
 Warnings/Bars
Race 3.         Ruby Georgie – Manners at the start - Warning
 
 Late Scratchings
Nil.
 Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.