STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY, 28 March, 2019      
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                 TRACK RATING – SOFT (6)SOFT 7 RETROSPECTIVE TO RACE 3    RAIL – 7.5 METRES
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – G Meek, J Hackett & M. Heath
Clerk of Scales – W Welburn
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian- Dr A Williams
Swab attendants – N Boyle
Starter- R Hanson
 
Supplementary Report
 
From Rockhampton, 28.2.19
 
Stewards today concluded a matter which involved a complaint from owner Liam Goody in relation to the conduct of licensed bookmaker Mr Vince Aspinall. After considering the evidence that had been provided on 28 February, stewards  found  Mr Aspinall guilty under LR88(1), the particulars of which as a bookmaker when offering a dividend about a runner, namely Mr Attitude in Race 6 at the Rockhampton Jockey Club on Thursday, 28 February 2019, Mr Aspinall did fail to lay that dividend when demanded  by a bettor, namely Mr L. Goody. After hearing submissions in relation to penalty, Mr Aspinall was fined the sum of $700. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Mr Aspinall’s good record over 43 years of being a licensed bookmaker.
 
As Jockey R. Wiggins’ arrival on course was delayed to transport difficulties, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. Jockey Wiggins was subsequently reprimanded.
 
 
Race 1: Calibre Earthmoving & Environmental Pty Ltd QTIS Two-Years-Old Handicap 1100m
 
BLUEY’S READY – Jockey N Day replaced Jockey R Wiggins who was unable to arrive on time due to transport difficulties. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality other than a minor laceration to the outside of the near fore cannon.  Jockey Day reported that in light of today’s performance connections would consider sending the horse for a spell, and also felt that the horse was not comfortable in the rain affected conditions
 
GIRRAH LASS – Slow to begin. Obliged to steady when placed in restricted room near the 900m. Jockey N. Day, rider of BLUE’S READY, was advised to exercise more care as a result of this incident.
 
TYCOON FLYER – Tightened or room at the start and had to be steadied when place in restricted room near the 900m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200m and then improved on to heels over the concluding stages and had to alter course.
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HEZHOME – Held up for clear running approaching the 600m until approaching the 400m.
 
CONQUER MEE – Overraced and hung out in the middle stages.
 
MAVAGIO – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 2: Central Queensland Plasterers QTIS Three-Yars-Old Handicap 1200m
 
BOLD SENSATION – Jockey N. Day reported his mount jumped away awkwardly and lost ground and was then unable to muster any early speed and laid in under pressure in the
home straight. He indicated in light of today’s performance connections would be considering the horse’s immediate racing future. 
 
GRACIE BELLE – Trainer P. Flemming was fined $100 for late declaration of a rider. Jumped in the air as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
TARAKI – Slow to begin. Whilst overracing badly in the middle stages was bumped by another runner, causing its rider to lose the use of his off-side iron for a short distance.
 
QUIDNI – Raced in restricted room in the middle stages and was bumped by another runner near the 700m. Shifted out near the 500m and bumped another runner. Jockey J. Stanley reported his mount raced very greenly throughout the event. 
 
OUR TOP SHELF – Bumped by another runner near the 500m. Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 3: Rum City Foods 2YO Classic Calcutta – Friday 12 April Callaghan Park BenchMark 69 Handicap 1500m
 
GID UP STROP – Slow to begin.
 
POETIC HEART – Near the 1200m commenced to over-race, made heavy contact with another runner when directed out to a 3 wide position and raced wide until near the 900m when permitted to shift to the lead.
 
RISE TO FAME – Heavily bumped by another runner near the 1200m and forced wider on the track for a short distance. Held up for clear running for a short distance passing the 400m.
 
 
PORTSEA – Rider dropped his whip near the 500m.
 
KALANGADOO CHROME – Steadied from heels near the 800m when the pace slackened.
 
 
Race 4: Laurie Manzelmann Memorial Maiden Handicap 1200m
 
SLY GRIN – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Placed in restricted room near the 800m and had to be checked.
 
TRUMP ME – Slow to begin.  When racing in restricted room near the 800m was steadied. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey R. Wiggins indicated that the horse raced greenly throughout and whilst it ran on fairly in the home straight was disappointing.  A post race veterinary examination of the horse revealed some minor abrasions to both hind fetlocks.
 
LENNON’S PADDOCK – Slow to begin. Then raced 3 wide without cover.
 
DAWLISH – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Apprentice E. Smith reported that connections may experiment with the addition of a bubble cheeker prior to its next race start.
 
TALA RIKISA -  A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which after being checked from heels near the 800m tailed off and was uncompetitive, revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D. Johnson was advised that the horse would be barred from TAB venues until its form improved at non TAB venues.
 
Race 5: DLV Finance Capricorn Yearling Sales Raceday – Saturday 13 April Open Handicap 1300m
 
FASTNET FLYER – Slow to begin. Held up from the 600m to the 500m.
 
PERFECTLY ALIGNED - Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MEDIA VITA  – Overraced in the early stages and when the pace slackened further near the 800m had to be checked from heels.
 
GYPSY SECRET – Raced extremely wide in the early stages and was restrained to a position at the tail of the field 3 wide with cover.
 
BOLD SHOT – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, which weakened in the home straight, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the horse was very disappointing, in his opinion, and despite travelling wide without cover and carrying 61 kilograms he had expected it to run on when asked for an effort in the home straight, however the horse did not respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. 
 
DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Blundered near the 300m.
Race 6: Hygain Capricornia Yearling Sales – Sunday 14 April BenchMark 60 Handicap 1200m
 
JUSTALAD – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PROANE – Slow to begin and lost considerable ground and then raced wide.
 
Following the declaration of correct weight, steward G. Meek drew to the attention of the Chairman of Stewards that a possible error had been made in identifying, AUTHADANE.  Following further investigations with trainer J. Lancaster, it was established that PLAIN ‘N’ SIMPLE, which was engaged to race in Race 7 had raced in Race 6, stewards ordered this gelding be declared a late scratching from Race 7 at 5 o’clock with the following deductions applicable.
 
0 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
 
At  a subsequent inquiry it was established that trainer J. Lancaster had saddled the incorrect horse for Race 6 as she was of the opinion that Plain ‘N’ Simple was to race in this event and AUTHADANE was engaged for Race 7. Trainer J Lancaster pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 227(a) in that her negligence in failing to correctly identify AUTHADANE as the horse engaged in Race 6 had led to a breach of AR 99(b) as the incorrect horse had been presented to start in the relevant race. After hearing submissions on penalty stewards adjourned this matter. However acting under AR234, stewards ordered that AUTHADANE be disqualified from this event. In addition the Chairman of Stewards will provide a report pertaining to this incident to the Acting Commissioner QRIC.
 
Race 7: Sharon Mylrea/Stockland Rockhampton Fashions On The Field – Sat 13 April Class 6 Handicap 1050m
 
ANNIE’S OUR HERO – Slow to begin. After being held up in the early stages of the home straight, shifted out near the 300m to obtain clear running and inconvenienced another runner.
 
HELLUVA HOFFA – Slow to begin.
 
JAY JAY – After being held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight was disappointed for a run near the 300m and had to be steadied before shifting wider on the track in order to secure clear running.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.          Peter Flemming – Trainer – Late rider Gracie Belle – $100 -LR67
 
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 4.          Tala Rikisa – Uncompetitive – Barred from TAB venues until form improvement -
 
Disqualification
Race 6.          Authandane
 

 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – BLUEY’S READY – Jockey N Day replaced Jockey R Wiggins.
Race 2 – GRACIE BELLE – Jockey A Butler.
Race 4 – TALA RIKISA - Jockey C McIver replaced Jockey W D’Avila.
Race 6 – A REAL GEM – Jockey N Day.