STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 29 December, 2018      
 
WEATHER – FINE                     TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
RAIL – 5 METRES ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P Zimmermann
Stewards –Mr G Meek, Mr D Macklyn & Mr M Heath
Clerk of Scales – Mr W Welburn
Judge – Mr S Bryant
Veterinarian- Dr S. Olsen
Starter- Mr C Matthews
 
Supplementary Report – 08/12/18 Rockhampton Race 4
 
QRIC Stewards today concluded their inquires into the circumstances surrounding SAY PLEASE and RECONIS both falling shortly after passing the winning post. Initial evidence was taken on the day from M. Gray, rider of PRESCRIPTION, D. Evans, LENNON’S PADDOCK and N. Summers, RECONIS. Further evidence was taken from M. Milford, rider of SAY PLEASE. Stewards established that after passing the winning post, PRESCRIPTION had shifted in onto the rail whilst Jockey Gray had commenced to ease his mount. Jockey Milford which was under hard riding to the winning post improved quickly and then when attempting to avoid the heels of PRESCRIPTION shifted out and clipped the heels of PRESCRIPTION and fell. RECONIS which was following struck the fallen SAY PLEASE and fell. As Stewards were of the view that this incident was not due to any carelessness of any one rider they took the matter no further.
C Albrecht.
 
 
Race 1: Capricorn Yearling Sales BenchMark 65 Handicap 1050m
 
WORTH THE TIME – Declared a late scratching at 8.03 am on veterinary advice. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.
 
THE AMATEUR – Slow into stride and tightened between runners shortly after.
 
FINAL HOPE – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
SHIGERU MAHOGANY –  Returned to the enclosure with blood evident in its right nostril and underwent a post race veterinary examination which determined that the gelding had abrasions inside its right nostril. Stewards after reviewing the start of the race noted that prior to jumping the gelding was restless in the gates and struck its head on the barriers. Stewards after considering the incident and acting on veterinary advice placed no embargo on the gelding.   
 
LUCKY CLOVER – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
GINGERSNAP – Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m. Jockey R. McMahon was reprimanded pursuant to AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner prior to the 200m. Stewards when considering penalty acknowledged jockey McMahon’s good recent record regarding this rule.
 
PATCHE GIFT – Hung in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
 
Race 2: XXXX Gold Maiden Handicap 1200m
 
FIZGIG – Stewards acceded to a late request that the mare be permitted to race in a barrier blanket after it was determined that it had recently trialled in Mackay wearing this equipment. An announcement was made to this effect. Tightened near the 800m.
 
STEELZ TIME – Slow into stride. Obliged to steady from heels near the 800m.
 
SWORDFISH – Slow into stride.
 
CRAIGLEA MAGNUM -  Bumped near the 500m, shifted out and lost ground.
 
ANDRUM – Hung in approaching the 500m before being bumped on the hind quarters and turned inwards. Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
DREAM DANZA – Held up approaching the 500m before shifting wider and steadying from the heels of GOTEN, then bumping with CRAIGLEA MAGNUM.
 
KATANDRA – Raced 3 wide with cover for the majority of the race.
 
GOTEN – Raced greenly in the home straight and hung in over the final 200m. Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 3: Join Club 150 in 2019 QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1300m
 
DESPIRITO – Slow into stride. Bumped leaving the 400m and again near the 300m.
 
TRACY’S ECHO – Began awkwardly. Overraced and steadied in the early stages. Hung in over the concluding stages.
 
SAY PLEASE – Bucked as the start was effected, effectively taking no competitive part in the event. Jockey Milford reported that the saddle shifted on jumping. Stewards after considering that the filly had performed similarily previously advised connections that it must trial to the satisfactdion of stewards prior to the resumption of racing.
 
DIAMOND ACCOUNT – Hung in and was disappointed for a run leaving the 400m, and again held up and steadied from heels near the 300m.
 
POETIC REALITY – Shifted out approaching the 400m and bumped DESPIRITO  and again near the 300m.
 
TYCOON PLAYER – Overraced and raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
GOWAY GIRL – Hung out under pressure over the final 200m.
 
MYSTERY ELEMENT – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 4: Racing Gala Ball 23rd March BenchMark 70 Handicap 1600m
 
HOT VINNI – Slow into stride.
 
FLAT TO STACK – Hung in under pressure over the final 400m.
 
JAY JAY – Obliged to steady from heels near the 300m and shift wider on the course to obtain clear running.
 
LET ME SAY THIS – Near the 120m appeared to sustain an injury before being eased wider on the course and preventing its rider from riding it out to the line. A post-race veterinary examination determined the gelding had sustained an injury to its near fore. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the resumption of racing.
 
EFFECTAV – Obliged to steady from the heels of LET ME SAY THIS approaching the finish line.
 
ONEMORE EMOTION – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
Race 5: Callaghan Park Functions & Events BenchMark 60 Handicap 1300m
 
UNCANNY REASON – Began awkwardly.
 
KANUI – Began awkwardly.
 
MR PHENOMENAL – Slow into stride and bumped shortly after. Held up approaching the 200m and was unable to obtain a clear run in the concluding stages.  When questioned regarding her ride, jockey C. Jokic advised that her instructions were to race in a forward position however, after the gelding was slow to begin and bumped shortly after it failed to muster early speed. Miss Jokic then elected to ease to a trailing position rather than push forward and possibly be caught wide on the track. Jockey Jokic then added approaching the home turn and when placed under pressure she elected to search for inside runs rather than ease to the outside of MAEVE IN MANHATTAN. Stewards after considering the explanation tendered by Miss Jokic were of the view that she may have erred by not improving wider on the course upon entering the home straight and noted her explanation.
 
MR ATTITUDE – Began awkwardly and tightened between MR PHENOMENAL and MAEVE IN MANHATTAN. Stewards inquired into an incident near the 200m where TATOI was heavily bumped and became unbalanced. After taking evidence from D Hayse, L Tilley and D Evans it was determined that  D Evans (MR ATTITUDE), which was trailing on the heels of DUANSKILL, then elected to shift to the inside and attempt a run between TATOI and DUANSKILL resulting in TATOI being heavily bumped, pushed off stride and forced inward. Jockey Evans was charged and formally found guilty pursuant to AR 137 (a) in that he was careless in attempting a run between TATOI and DUANSKILL when there was insufficient room to do so safely thus causing significant interference to TATOI. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account his reasonably good riding record, however deemed the interference to TATOI to be excessive and in the high range. Jockey Evans licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 15 days, to commence at midnight, 31 December and to expire at midnight, 15 January.
 
 
DESERT GREY – Tightened as the start was effected.
 
RISE TO FAME – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
TATOI – Heavily bumped near the 200m, put off stride and shifted in.
 
VAN WINKEL – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
DUANSKILL – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
DAMN FINE – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.
 
MAEVE IN MANHATTAN - Following this race jockey N. Seymour reported to stewards complaining of heat stress. After being assessed by QAS staff he was stood down from his remaining engagement.  Jockey Seymour advised he would require a medical clearance prior to resuming race riding.
 
Race 6: Happy New Year 2019 MM Country Cup Qualifier Open Handicap 1200m
 
COLOSSEUM KING  – As N. Seymour was stood down due to illness, and no suitable rider was available to take to take the ride at the weight, stewards permitted apprentice E. Bell to fulfil the engagement. Raced 3 wide with cover.
 
TAMBO’S HEART – Slow into stride.
 
JUST CALL ME LOUIE – Began awkwardly.
 
JACK LANCASTER – Bumped as the start was effected by RAGAZZO DEL CORSA, and then bumped by CONCA DEL SOGNO near the 50m mark.
 
RAGAZZO DEL CORSA – Held up until the 350m.
 
TAPESTRY VISION – Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race.

CONCA DEL SOGNO – Held up early stages of home straight. Shifted in over final 100m.
 
 
All winners were sent to be swabbed.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1.         Ric McMahon – Jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Suspensions
Race 5.         Dale Evans – Jockey – C/riding – 15 days – M/N 31.12.18 to M/N 15.1.19 – AR137(a)
 
Race day illness
Jockey N. Seymour – Illness – Medical clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 1 – Worth The Time – Suffering from colic – Vet clearance required - AR8(t)
Race 3 – Say Please – Bucked at start, taking no competitive part in the race – Trial – AR8(t)
 
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1 – Worth The time – 8:03am – Veterinary advice.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6 – Colosseum King – App. E. Bell.
 
 
 
 
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