QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
 
ROCKHAMPTON – THURSDAY 29 APRIL 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Soft (5)          RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.1
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – C. Allison, E, Suli, J. Day
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr. S Olson
Swab Attendants – E. Burgess
Starter – T. Williams
 
 
GENERAL
As Jockey B. El’Issa was unable to fulfil his engagements, stewards permitted changes as per the stewards’ race day summary.
 
Due to a barrier malfunction, the meeting was conducted without the use of a red light resulting in all races being hand timed.
 

 
Stewards inquired into a report relating to the conduct of Jockey Beau Appo in the jockey’s room prior to the running of race 6. After taking evidence from Jockeys Beau Appo, Nathan Thomas, Nathan Day and QRIC steward Mr. Simon Fletcher, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.
 

 
Stewards inquired into an alleged physical altercation in the male Jockeys room between Jockeys Matthew McGillivray and Adam Sewell following the running of race 8. After taking evidence from both M. McGillivray and A. Sewell and also a report from QRIC steward Mr. Simon Fletcher, stewards issued the following charges.
 
Both Jockeys McGillivray and Sewell were issued with charges pursuant to AR115(1)(a);
 
AR 115 Jockey and apprentice jockey misconduct
(1) A jockey or apprentice jockey must not:
(a) engage in misconduct;
 
The particulars of Mr. Sewell’s charge being that Adam Sewell as a licensed Jockey with the Queensland racing integrity commission in the male jockeys room following the running of race 8 at the Rockhampton Jockey Club on the 29 April 2021, misconducted himself by engaging in a physical altercation with licensed Jockey Matthew McGillivray.
 
The particulars of Mr. McGillivray’s charge being that Matthew McGillivray as a licensed Jockey with the Queensland racing integrity commission in the male jockey’s room following the running of race 8 at the Rockhampton Jockey Club on the 29 April 2021, misconducted himself by engaging in a physical altercation with licensed Jockey Adam Sewell.
 
Both Jockeys plead guilty and provided further submissions in relation to penalty.
 
In determining an appropriate penalty in relation to the charges, Stewards considered both jockeys records, penalty precedents and the need for the penalty to act as both a specific and a general deterrent.
 
The Stewards, having considered the above factors, determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1,000 with $500 suspended for a period of 2 years under AR283(5).
 
Both Adam Sewell and Matthew McGillivray were made aware of their rights to an internal review into the findings of the Stewards.
 
 
Race 1: QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
DABILDOYA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting the rail en route to the barriers and was passed fit to start. Jumped away awkwardly. Had to be restrained passing the 1000m after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of I’M STROLLING. Passing the 700m had to be restrained after improving onto heels while overracing.
 
WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN – Had to be restrained passing the 1000m after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN.
 
LASCO – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout the event. Approaching the 800m shifted out abruptly after improving onto heels.
 
CRAIGLEA BANDIT –Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after contacting the rail en route to the barriers and was passed fit to start. Slow to begin. Passing the 700m had to be restrained after improving onto heels while overracing. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and had to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
I'M STROLLING – Hampered on jumping away. Raced wide throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TILLY'S SECRET – Was declared a late scratching at 11.55am on veterinary advice after injuring itself prior to arriving on course. Trainer J Wehlow was advised a veterinary clearance of fitness would be required prior to accepting for a future race or trial.
 
CRAIGLEA ICON – Slow to begin.
 
ITSA CLAMITY – Raced wide throughout the event.  Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 2: Class 6 Handicap 1400 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed due to a barrier malfunction.
 
SPIRIT ESPRIT – Stood flatfooted as the start was affected and as a result was slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STAR SILK – Underwent a prerace veterinary examination after breaking through the front barrier partition before being quickly recaptured and was passed fit to start.
 
ASK NINO – Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 400m.
 
Race 3: Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
PURE PURGATORY – Rider T Brooker had her license to ride in races suspended under the provision of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on 18 occasions prior to the 100m, 13 times more than permitted. Ms Brookers license was suspended for a period of 21 days to commence midnight 5 May 2021 to midnight 26 May 2021.
 
CRAIGLEA BLIZZARD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
VOIGHT – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
GENTLEMAN REID – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SHE'S OUR EMPRESS – Slow to begin. When questioned in relation to the performance of the Filly, Jockey L. Tilley stated that when placed under pressure on entering the home straight, his mount failed to respond to his riding and ran to the line in a disappointing manner.  Trainer R Vale stated that he intended to have the filly vetted and obtain blood work in the days subsequent and added he would report back on the condition of the filly.
 
BRAHMINY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 4: Class 3 Plate 1600 metres
 
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (NZ) – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
PROVOCATIVE MAN – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAYL (GB) – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
ANGOLA MISS – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Apprentice M Potgieter was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers after being dislodged on pulling up and was passed fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
Race 5: OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
 
BRAD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
POETIC HEART – Slow to begin.
 
BOLD ASSASSIN – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
SUNRISE DANCER – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Passing the 700m had to be restrained after improving onto heels. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
 
Race 6: RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1050 metres
 
HINVICTUS – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
PRINCE OF VENICE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer D Rideout was advised of the provisions of AR79(4).
 
DIP DYE – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
MISS READY NOW – Laid out rounding the home turn. Approaching the 600m had to be steadied after improving onto heels. Approaching the 150m had to shift out to improve after being crossed by HINVICTUS which was laying in.
 
SMARTCELLI – Slow to begin.
 
SCORIA STAR – Was declared a late scratching at 2.25pm on veterinary advice after injuring itself in the tie up stalls. Trainer M Lehmann was advised a veterinary clearance of fitness would be required prior to accepting for a future race or trial.
 
SHE'S MAGANDA – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 7: Class 5 Handicap 1050 metres
 
MONSIEUR MACRON (NZ) – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after being fractious in the float enroute to the race course and was passed fit to start. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DOOM – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
AUXIN – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
GREAT FOX – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
AERIAL COMBAT – Hampered on jumping away.
 
ELEGANT ZOUS – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
ASTRAL ODYSSEY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 8: Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres
 
BLONDE'S DAY OUT – Slow to begin.
 
SANTORINI SUMMER – Slow to begin.
 
I LOVE THIS HIPPY – Slow to begin.
 
DONE IT AGAIN – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
ORDELL – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
NICKS – Passing the 1000m had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of A GIRL LIKE ALICE
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil.
 
Fines
General-       Adam Sewell – Jockey – AR115(1)(a) – jockey misconduct - $1000 ($500 suspended for 2 years under AR283(5)).
                     Matthew McGillivray – Jockey – AR115(1)(a) – jockey misconduct - $1000 ($500 suspended for 2 years under AR283(5)).

Suspensions
Race 3.         Tiffani Brooker – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 18 times prior to 100m, 13 more than permitted – 21 days – from m/night 5.5.21 to m/night 26/5/21. (sixth offence)
 
Race day injuries/illness
Nil.
 
Absent jockeys
B. El’Issa – explanation accepted.
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Beau Appo – Jockey - Conduct
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3.         Sabor
Race 4.         Provocative Man
Race 5.         Brad
Race 6.         Hilflager
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Santorini Summer
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.         Tilly’s Secret – late sct. on vets – vet cert required – AR20(e).
Race 6.         Prince of Venice – bilateral bleed – 3 month ban then to gallop 1000m in presence of steward – AR79(4)
Race 6.         Scoria Star – late sct. on vets – vet cert required – AR20(e).
 
Bleeders
Race 6.         Prince of Venice – 1st occasion.
 
Falls
Race 4.         Manu Potgieter – post race – uninjured.
Adjourned inquiries
Beau Appo – conduct.
 
Protests
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.
   Isis Carmella - Matthew McGillivray
Race 2.
   Ask Nino - Chris Whiteley
Race 3.
   Voight - Matthew McGillivray
Race 5.
   Sunrise Dancer - Chris Whiteley
Race 6.
   Scoria Star - Nathan Day
Race 7.
   Aerial Combat - Nathan Thomas
Race 8.
  Blonde's Day Out - Ashley Butler
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.         Tilley’s Secret – vets advice – 11.55am.
Race 6.         Scoria Star – vets advice – 2.25pm.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision