STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – FRIDAY, 12 APRIL, 2019      
 
WEATHER – FINE       TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)     RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr N Boyle
Stewards – Mr K Daly, Mr M Heath & Mr D Macklyn
Clerk of Scales – Mr W Welburn
Judge – Mr S Bryant
Veterinarian - Dr B Newman
Swab attendants – Miss N Boyle & Miss E Burgess
Starter- Mr R Hanson
 
General
 
Stewards accepted the reasons for the late declaration of riders for today’s meeting due to the shortage of riders available. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
 
 
Race 1: Tony McMahon Racing Consultancy QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1050m
 
CRAIGLEA GRACE – Became fractious behind the barriers and lost balance, dislodging its rider. Examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Bumped on jumping. Following the event, jockey L. Tillley was examined by ambulance personnel after suffering a minor bruise to his wrist. He was subsequently cleared to fulfil remaining engagements.
 
IDLE JACK – Began awkwardly.
 
TALES OF EPSILON – Slow to begin.
 
BLACK SAGA – Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
TABATHA MISS – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced three wide without cover.
 
DAKIEL LASS – Bumped on jumping away. Had to be steadied passing the 700m. Jockey B. Pengelly was reminded of his obligations regarding whip use.
 
FLAME PRINCESS – Laid in over the final 200m.
 
GOD OF MISCHIEF – Raced four wide without cover.
 
WHISKEY ARCHER – Raced four wide without cover.
 
LITTLE SID – Raced three wide with cover.
 
 
Race 2: TAB QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1050m
 
The start of this race was delayed when several runners proved difficult to load.
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to view footage of the start to ascertain whether SIR SKYWALKER was denied a fair start. After viewing the stewards’ footage it was established that apprentice E. Smith did not have both feet in the irons or full control of her reins, and as such stewards were satisfied that the gelding was denied a fair start and therefore  declared SIR SKYWAKER a non-runner under the provisions of AR204(1)(c) at 1.45 pm. Subsequently stewards ordered all monies invested on the horse to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
2 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
3 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
GLOBAL FUGITIVE – Hampered on jumping.
 
BOLD EXPECTATIONS – Began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition and then raced three wide without cover.
 
MARRON CHEVAL – Raced keenly in the middle stages and laid out rounding the home turn.
 
WHIPPED CREAM – Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
LITTLE SPOON – Raced three wide with cover.
 
Race 3: XXXX Gold Maiden Handicap 1300m
 
MILITARY PRINCE – Bumped on jumping.
 
LOVE’S BEST HOPE – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
RED SMOKE – Slow to begin.
 
HEYGERONIMO – Passing the 100m was slightly inconvenienced and obliged to shift out to obtain clear running.
 
DYDEE’S GIRL – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
MYSTERY ELEMENT – Raced three wide with cover.
 
POSTER MAN – Passing the 100m when in the lead shifted out abruptly, became unbalanced and almost dislodged its rider.
 
DAWLISH – Bled from both nostrils during the event. As this was the first time the filly had bled, it will be barred from racing for a period of 3 months and would be required to perform a 1000m gallop before stewards prior to being permitted to race again.
 
 
Race 4: Rum City Foods Calcutta QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1100m
 
KING ALFONSO – Jumped outwards at the start. Had to be steadied passing the 700m. Bumped with GAMBLER’S SON passing the 150m.
 
KISS ‘N’ WIN – Bumped on jumping.
 
MISS NASTY – Slow to begin.
 
DARK ROCKER – Slow to begin.
 
GAMBLER’S SON – Bumped near the 150m. Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
TWOGOBOOM – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BOLD ZIP – Raced three wide with cover.
 
KING’S COUNTY – Raced three wide with cover.
 
 
 
 
Race 5: DLV Finance 2YO Classic Raceday Class 2 Plate 1400m
 
PROANE – Slow to begin.
 
COLORADO RIVER – Laid out under pressure over the final 400m.
 
ROCK’N’ROLL BOBBY – Raced three wide without cover throughout. When asked to explain the tactics adopted on the gelding, particularly passing the 1200m where there was an opportunity for her to press forward and obtain a position outside the leader.  Apprentice Savva stated that her instructions were to race in a forward position where comfortable, Apprentice Savva further explained she was reluctant to pressure her mount at this stage of the event as she was of the belief that the gelding had settled into a comfortable rhythm at that point of the race. Stewards in noting her explanation advised apprentice Savva that in similar circumstances it may have been a better option for her to have pressed forward and obtain the position outside the leader to give the gelding a more favourable run throughout the event.
 
 
Race 6: Sharon Mylrea/Stockland Rockhampton Fashions on the Field Class 1 Handicap 1050
 
ASTRAL ODYSSEY – Raced three wide without cover.
 
ROCKY GAMBLE – Passing the 600m, shifted out to improve.
 
TRIDACNA – Slow to begin.
 
JELLYBEAN – Raced four wide without cover. Passing the 600 metres was bumped by ROCKY GAMBLE which shifted out to improve.
 
FIELDS AVENUE – Raced five wide without cover.
 
OLIVIA ‘N’ ME – Raced three wide with cover. After passing the 600 metres was inconvenienced.
 
 
Race 7: Hygain 2019 Country Cup BenchMark 65 Handicap 1500m
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey A Butler the rider of third place getter MUSTARRID to view the footage near the 200m to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against first and second place getters. After viewing the footage, he declined to proceed.
 
ALL HOST – Began awkwardly.
 
LAYLA’S LAD – Bumped on jumping away.
 
MUSTARRID – Hung in between the 500m and 300m. Disappointed for a run passing the 150m and had to be steadied and shift out to obtain clear running.
 
CLOUDS – Held up passing the 400m and then raced in restricted room for a short distance afterwards.
 
ARCHIE’S SON – Laid in over the final 200m.  Raced three wide with cover.
 
STYLISH LUCK – Raced three wide with cover.
 
MONEY AD - Raced four wide without cover.
 
SARGE BRIGARDE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
 
 
Race 8: Hygain Capricornia Yearling Sale 11am Sunday Open Handicap 1400m
 
MISTA BUSY – After sustaining an injury to its off hind leg in the float en route to the track was declared a late scratching at 1.15 pm on veterinary advice. Trainer L Wanless was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to racing again.
 
POTEMKIN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 1100m had to be steadied when the pace slackened.
 
GOLDEN MANE – Slow to begin.
 
MALKARA – Blundered on jumping away, almost dislodging its rider and lost significant ground.
 
POETIC HEART – Raced three wide without cover.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Black Saga, Flame Princess, She’s Whittie, Poster Man, Starbeats, Static Lift, Marching Orders, All Host, Thin Disguise, Fastnet Flyer, Drumbeat’s Choice
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 3.         Dawlish – Bled from both nostrils during the race – 3 mth bar/1000m gallop before stewards – AR79(4)(b)
Race 8          Mista Busy – Injury to off hind leg - Veterinary certificate required – AR20(e)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 2.         Sir Skywalker – 1.45 pm
Race 8.         Mista Busy – 1.15 pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         Craiglea Grace – L. Tilley
Race 2.         Sir Skywalker – E. Smith
Race 3.         Starbeats – A. Spinks
Race 4.         Miss Nasty – T. Doyle
Race 7.         Layla’s Lad – C. Jokic
Race 8.         Mistga Busy – B. El-Issa