QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON, TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – GOOD 3          RAIL – 2.5M ENTIRE TRACK       PENETROMETER – NA                 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams (Chairman)
Stewards – T. Hudson
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S. Olsen
Swab attendants – N Boyle
Starter – J. Wilson
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Race 1: LJ Hooker Rockhampton Normie Fox Memorial Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
SAY PLEASE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: LJ Hooker Rockhampton Shorty Unwin Memorial Benchmark 65 H’cap – 1500m
 
ARIGOLD – In the vicinity of the 900m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of PLAIN ‘N’ SIMPLE.
 
BLUE SEAL – Overraced in the early stages.
 
PLAIN ‘N’  SIMPLE – Stewards permitted Jockey M Barnham to ride 4kg over his allotted weight as there was no other available rider.
 
FLAT TO STACK – Hung in throughout the event.
 
GLADISHING – Slow to begin.
 
Race 3: LJ Hooker Rockhampton Alan Hart Memorial Benchmark 45 H’cap - 1200m
 
BUB’S GOLD – When questioned regarding the performance of BUB’S GOLD, jockey M Barnham stated that his mount travelled well in the early and middle stages of the event but when placed under pressure in the vicinity of the 600m failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its finishing efforts. Trainer J Lancaster stated that in her opinion BUB’S GOLD may not have handled the hot raceday conditions. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
STREAMLINER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
HUGS ‘N’ KISSES – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: LJ Hooker Rockhampton Property Management Class 6 Plate – 1300m
 
MISHNAH – Stewards permitted Jockey M Barnham to ride MISNAH 1kg over its allotted weight as no other rider was available.
 
SWINGAHINCH – Hung in throughout the event.
 
Race 5: LJ Hooker Rockhampton Sales & Marketing Benchmark 69 H’cap – 1200m
 
SCORCHA – Reared on jumping away. Held up for clear running from the vicinity of the 600m to inside the 400m.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines 
Nil.

Reprimand
Nil.
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Blue Seal, Hugs ‘N’ Kisses, Mishnah, Scorcha.
 
Non Runner
Nil.
 
Bars/warnings
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – Northern Instinct – M Barnham.
Race 2 – Plain ‘N’ Simple – M Barnham.
Race 4 – Mishnah – M Barnham.
 
Late Scratchings
 
The following scratchings were due to no available rider.
 
Race 1- Loves Best Hope
               Trust Issues
               Girrah Lass
Race 3- Magic Scene
               Aussie Tycoon
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)