QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB – WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2020

WEATHER – FINE
RACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – 6.5M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – T. Hudson, D. Macklyn, F. Hartford, E. Suli (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S. Olsen
Swab Attendant – N. Boyle
Starter – R. Hanson

GENERAL

As N. Thomas was not riding due to injury and as L. Tilley was to be overweight on his 54kg engagements, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey L. Tilley was fined $300.

Race 1: ONSITE FLEET MAINTENANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1300M

COMMANDER’S WATCH – Jockey T. Chambers stated that she was under no instructions today, but after jumping well was able to take up a more forward position and in her opinion the horse was better suited than racing further back in the field as it has in its previous starts. Trainer Mr J. Lewis confirmed that even though he offered no instructions, he was surprised to see the gelding race in a forward position, but given the results, would look to having the horse race in a similar pattern for the remainder of its preparation.

MOUNT DUMARESQ – Hung out rounding the home turn and in the vicinity of the 700m became awkwardly placed on the heels of OUR GIRL FIFI.

RUN AL RUN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having competed in the past 12 months and was passed fit to start. Slow to begin.

HE’S SO VIVACIOUS – Jumped away awkwardly.

NOT LIABLE – Raced wide throughout.

POETIC PETE – Jumped away awkwardly. When questioned regarding the improved performance today, trainer A. Coome stated that the gelding is still quite green but had improved in its work leading up to today’s event and he was not surprised with today’s result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from heat stress.

GREAT LOOKER – Contacted on jumping away.

MORENITA – Slow to begin. Had to be restrained shortly after jumping away to avoid heels.

OUR GIRL FIFI – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

SHAKA DIAMOND – Shifted out on jumping away. Raced wide throughout.

NEVER LOSE FAITH – Shifted out abruptly in the vicinity of the 200m, resulting in N. Day becoming unsaddled and being dislodged. When questioned, N. Day stated that his saddle slipped in the vicinity of the 200m and as a result he was dislodged. Jockey Day was examined by the ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.

Race 2: WENDY MULRY TRAVEL OPEN H'CAP – 1050M

DAM WONDERFUL was a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2:48 pm after lunging forward in the gates and striking its head on the barrier partition, sustaining a laceration to the right nostril. Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards advised that all monies invested on the mare would be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:48 pm:

0 cents in the dollar for the win #4
8 cents in the dollar for place of winner #4
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #3

PALLADIAN – Slow into stride. Had to be restrained in the vicinity of the 900m after improving on to the heels of LADYADA, which was easing to allow SHIGERU MAHOGANY to cross. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey N. Day stated that his mount failed to muster early gate speed and in the vicinity of the 900m his mount overreacted when attempting to steady off heels.

LADYADA – Jumped away awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a poor post-race recovery, to be exhibiting signs of heat stress and to have sustained a laceration to the near foreleg.

Race 3: REGIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS BENCHMARK 69 H'CAP – 1600M

MUSTARRID – Rider A. Butler was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out at least hands and heels over the concluding stages.

HOWICK – Slow into stride. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight in the vicinity of the 500m.

WAS IT WORTH IT – Laid out under pressure in the straight.

Race 4: CENTRAL QUEENSLAND PLASTERERS RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 H'CAP – 1200M

PROFUSIVE – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

ALL PICKLED – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

ARTHUR PORRIT – Bumped on jumping away.

ROSEXCEL – Raced wide throughout.

SECRET SITES – Eased on jumping away and shifted back to the inside of runners. Disappointed for a run in the vicinity of the 500m to the inside of EARL OF FORDYCE and as a result had to be shifted out to improve into clear running.

Race 5: BECOME A CLUB 150 MEMBER QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1400M

THREE STRIPES – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the colt had bled from the left nostril. Trainer Mr R. Bowen was advised that the horse must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of stewards prior to a future start.

CRIME BOSS – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey S. Wiseman advised that she was instructed to attempt to find cover in today’s event, but after being trapped wide her mount began to race fiercely and when placed under pressure on entering the home straight failed to respond to her riding and ran to the line in a disappointing manner. Trainer J Pointon advised that in his opinion he instructed his rider not to be trapped wide at any stage, to push forward in an attempt to lead and was surprised to see CRIME BOSS racing so far back and wide. Stewards advised both parties to be more clear when receiving or interpreting instructions in future and advised jockey S. Wiseman that if instructed to find cover in future, if that tactic does not eventuate, then she should not be so single-minded in trying to ride to instructions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor post-race recovery and to be showing signs of heat stress.

ZIGGI ROCKS – Overraced in the middle stages.

BRASS BEAD – Rider C. Whiteley reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event.

IDLE JACK – Dislodged rider Z. White following the event. Jockey White was examined by ambulance staff and was passed fit to fulfil her remaining engagement.

ESPEREUS – Slow to begin.

Race 6: 2020 RACING GALA BALL – JUNE 6 CLASS 2 PLATE – 1400M

DOSSIER – Raced wide throughout.

SIEGE OF ENNIS – Slow into stride.

KING ALFONSO – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor post-race recovery and to be exhibiting signs of heat stress.

STRAWBERRY BLONDE – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

VO RIVER GIRL – Jumped away awkwardly.

Jockey R. Wiggins was examined by ambulance officers following the running of this event and was ruled unfit to fulfil his remaining engagement. Jockey Wiggins was advised that a medical clearance would be required prior to him resuming riding.

Race 7: XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 55 H'CAP – 1050M

ABSOLUTE BONZA – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

AT DUSK – Hampered shortly after jumping away.

SANTISIMO – Jumped away awkwardly.

TRIDACNA – Raced wide throughout.

I EXCEED – Raced wide throughout.

SCENT OF FEAR – S. Wiseman was substituted as the rider of the filly after R. Wiggins had been stood down by ambulance officers.

OUTSPOKEN – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey L. Tilley stated that in his opinion the mare resented the stocking tongue-tie and advised trainer A. Coome to experiment with gear prior to a future start.

SOUTHERN SPECIAL – Blundered on jumping away.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Races 2 & 5 – L. Tilley - $300 – overweight – AR190(3)

Race day injuries/illness
R. Wiggins – stood down by ambulance officers – medical clearance req’d

Absent jockeys
N. Thomas – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Rae 5. THREE STRIPES – bled left nostril – 1000m gallop – AR79(8)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. MOUNT DUMARESQ – L. Dillon
NOT LIABLE – R. Wiggins
Race 2. LADYADA – C. Whiteley
Race 3. PLAIN ’N’ SIMPLE – C. McIver
Race 5. IDLE JACK – Z. White
Race 6. KING ALFONSO – A. Sewell
Race 7. SCENT OF FEAR – S. Wiseman

Late scratchings
Race 2. DAM WONDERFUL – 2:48 pm – vet advice


Published subject to correction upon revision