STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – TUESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2018      
 
WEATHER – FINE                     TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – 5M
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann  
Stewards – Mr G Meek, Ms L. Hicks, Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Mr W Welburn
Judge –Mr S Bryant
Veterinarian -  Dr A Williams
Swab attendants – L. Chaplin
Starter- Mr C Matthews
 
 
General
 
As M. Gray and N. Seymour were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet
 
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Race 1: Roslyn Dodson Book Keeping QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1200m
 
LAST CHANCE – Some publications had the gelding to race in blinkers, however this was incorrect. Slow into stride. Inclined to hang in over the final 250m.
 
CHANAMARO – Bumped as the start was effected. Overraced in the early stages.
 
RUBY GEORGIE – Slow into stride then shifted in.
 
CRAIGLEA ELLA – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
 
Race 2: Goody’s Earthmoving Maiden H’cap – 1300m
 
 
ADSUM – Delayed the stat when it became agitated in the gates, dislodging its bridle, which took some time to reaffix.
 
RUSTIC SPIRIT – Injured in the gates. Removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 2.25 pm. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next race start.
 
A WEE SHOCK – Fractious in the gates and became cast. Subsequently removed from the barriers and examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 2.25 pm. Connections were advised that a barrier certificate and a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the horse’s next race start.
 
Subsequent to the event all monies invested on RUSTIC SPIRIT and A WEE SHOCK  were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:
 
15 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of bets for the place
2 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
5 cents in the dollar on the face value of  3rd place bets
 
DON’T CHEAT CHARLIE – Tightened as the start was effected and lost ground
 
NO SHENANIGANS – Bucked for a considerable distance and took no competitive part in the event. Connections advised that it would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.
 
JAZZANCO – Began awkwardly and shortly thereafter steadied from heels.
 
TINARAU MAUBOY – Steadied when over racing near the 800m then shifted wider on the course.
 
SUJANI -  Raced wide for the majority.
 
DUAN DUBAI – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Hung in on two occasions near the home turn proving difficult to ride and a warning was issued.
 
Race 3: Archer Brothers BM65 H’cap – 1600m
 
SWINGAHINCH - As M. Gray was indisposed, jockey M. Stephens was substituted as the rider of that horse.
 
EXTRA COVER – Blundered as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
WEAR THE FOX HAT – Slow into stride. Held up for clear running between the 550m and 400m.
 
AUSSIE TYCOON – Slow into stride.
 
RUBY RAY – Rider elected to improved wider on the course passing the 800m due to a moderate tempo.
 
RUSTY SCOOTER – Failed to run on over the final stages. Jockey J. Stanley indicated that the stable would most likely send the gelding for a spell.
 
 
Race 4: Capricorn Survey Group Pty Ltd Class 6 Plate – 1100m
 
DEVILS PINCH – Stewards acceded to a late gear change request in that the gelding would be permitted to race without a crossover noseband. Stewards acting under the provisions of AR140B fined trainer L. Hatch $100.
 
UTHRED – Correct weight was delayed when trainer T. Button requested to view the start of the race to ascertain if the horse was afforded a fair start. On review, stewards determined that it was afforded a fair start and correct weight was given. Fractious in the gates, then stood flatfooted as the start was effected, losing considerable ground and taking no competitive part in the event. Trainer T. Button was advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.
 
CHEEKY RED – Blundered as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
GINGERSNAP – Began awkwardly.
 
LUCKY CLOVER – Began awkwardly, then raced 3 wide in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 5: Milner Constructions BM55 H’cap – 1100m
 
 
BRAD BE BOLD – Required farrier attention after the gelding dislodged an off hind plate in the enclosure.
 
EXCELCAT – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
JUSTALAD – Held up for clear running between the 600m and 400m.
 
MR PHENOMENAL – Held up for clear running between the 600m and 350m.
 
WORTH THE TIME – Jockey D Simmons struck in the head by a bird near the 400m and steadied.
 
ZATORIO – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
MAGIC’S BEG SECRET – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
 
Race 6: B&J Carsales RQ Summer Provincial Series Heat Open H’cap – 1300m
 
On return to scale jockey N. Day, rider of TAMBO’S HEART, and jockey J. Stanley, rider of JOHNNY BE QUICK, requested  a review of the start of the race to determine if their mounts were afforded fair starts. Stewards when assessing if jockey Day’s mount was afforded a fair start and after viewing the film, noted that his mount was facing the gate as the start was effected and that whilst it began awkwardly and did lose ground, stewards were satisfied that it was afforded a fair start.
 
Stewards when considering the request of jockey Stanley and reviewing the official film were satisfied that his mount was not afforded a fair start and appeared to be held by an attendant as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Stewards, acting under the provisions of AR134A(c), declared JOHNNY BE QUICK a non-runner, with the following deductions applicable.
 
24 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
9 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
22 Cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
32 Cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets.
 
DON’T WE LOVE IT – Began awkwardly and raced ungenerously in the early stages before momentarily steading from heels near the 1150m. Leaving the 100m was obliged to steady away from the heels of a tiring runner.
 
THE GREATEST – Shifted in leaving the 100m.
 
 
Race 7: Pimm’s And Vili’s Pies Party Sat 8 Dec Class 1 H’cap – 1300m
 
MARQUANT – Declared a late scratching at 10.10 am on veterinary advice.
 
BOLD CENTURION – Connections advised that from today’s wide gate the gelding would settle in a more rearward position. An announcement was made to this effect and the horse was ridden accordingly.
 
JABROOK – Tightened between runners as the start was effected.
 
TOKAREV – Began awkwardly and bounded before racing wide for the majority of the race.
 
SHADEA LADY – Tightened and shifted in and away from LEGAL STATURE leaving the 400m causing its rider to stop riding.
 
JABBS – Checked when tightened leaving the 400m and lost ground.
 
LEGAL STATURE – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race. Held up between the 600m and 400m before shifting from a position wider on the course closer to the rail in an attempt to obtain clear running. Apprentice Z. White, rider of LEGAL STATURE, was charged pursuant to AR137(a) and formally found guilty in that when leaving the 400m she permitted her mount to shift in several horses, crossing in advance of SHADEA LADY when not sufficiently clear, causing that runner to shift in and away, thus tightening the running of JABBS, causing it to be checked and lose its position. Stewards after considering penalty and reviewing apprentice Z. White’s riding record, suspended her licence to ride in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 29 November and to expire at midnight, Friday, 7 December
 
FUN FOR ME – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
SPRING CREEK – Raced 3 wide for the majority.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4.         Lindsay Hatch – Trainer – Late gear change - $100 – AR140B
 
Suspension
Race 7.         Zoe White – A/jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 29.11.18 to m/n 7.12.18 – AR137(a)
 
Jockey absenteeism
M. Gray - Injured – Clearance required
N. Seymour – Injured – Clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Marway, Tatoi, Zatorio, Dudoomp, Spring Creek
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2.         Rustic Spirit – Injured – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
                     A Wee Shock – Injured – Vet. Clearance/Barrier Certificate – AR8(t)
                     No Shenanigans – Bucked – Barrier Trial – AR8(t)
Race 4.         Uthred – Fractious in gates/stood flatfooted at start – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
 
Race 7.         Marquant – Injured – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
 
 
Late Scratchings
Race 2.         Rustic Spirit – 2.25 pm Vets
                     A Wee Shock – 2.25 pm Vets
Race 7.         Marquant – 10.10 am Vets
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.         Tatoi – D. Evans
Race 3.         Swingahinch – M. Stephens
Race 4.         Lucky Clover – R. Payne
Race 6.         Don’t We Love It – D. Simmons
Race 7.         No Finer Jet – R. Payne
 
P Zimmermann.