QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND AMATEUR RACING CLUB
 
ROCHAMPTON – SATURDAY 15 MAY 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – 2m winning post to 600m, 6m the remainder.
PENETROMETER – 4.98
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – C. Allison, G. Wust, E. Suli
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S. Olsen
Swab Attendants – E. Burgess
Starter – T. Williams
 
 
Race 1: SAVE THE DATE! ROCKHAMPTON CUP SAT JULY Maiden Handicap 1050 metres
 
SPRING AFFAIR – Slow to begin.
 
MILITARY FORCE – Was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 11.03am after breaking through the front barrier partition and galloping a significant distance. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and the placegetters prior to 11.03am as following: 
Win Bets Rostrum - 24 cents
Place Bets (For Winner) 13 cents
Place Bets (For 2nd) Hangry - 17 cents
Place Bets (For 3rd) Mount Dumaresq - 34 cents
All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.
Trainer A Stephens was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding.
VOK'S THE ONE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 2: 2021 RJC WINTER RACING CARNIVAL Maiden Handicap 1300 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider a protest lodged by L Tilley, rider of 2nd placegetter, LAURIE, against ACCELERANT being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 220m. After considering all the evidence Stewards found that approaching the 220m LAURIE was disappointed for a run to the inside of ACCELERANT and was obliged to shift out to improve. Inside the final 100m ACCELERANT shifted out momentarily inconveniencing LAURIE. Bearing in mind the minimal contact between both runners and the proximity to the winning post, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had such incident not occurred LAURIE would have finished in advance of ACCELERANT and, therefore, the protest was dismissed.

ACCELERANT – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LAURIE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight to approaching the 200m. Carried wider over the final 100m.
 
CHELIMO – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
BILLJIM – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Slow to begin.
 
ALL FOR HARRY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BRAHMINY – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Race 3: TATTERSALL'S CUP SUNDAY 27 JUNE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1809metres
 
BANTU BAY - Rider N Day had his licence to ride in races suspended for a period 21 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted under the rule. The period of suspension to commence midnight 18 May 2021 and to conclude midnight 8 June 2021. In determining penalty stewards noted this to be Jockey Day’s tenth breach in the past 12 months.
 
BEG ME – Overraced in the early and middle stages.  
 
COACH – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
MAGIC WISHES – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 4: MILNE BROS COUNTRY CUP BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1600 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to consider a protest lodged by Ricky Vale, trainer of 2nd placegetter, ORDELL, against Ruffin’ It (NZ) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 300m. After considering all the evidence Stewards found that ORDELL raced in restricted room between for a number of strides over the concluding stages between TAVI MCBRIDE (NZ) and RUFFIN’ IT (NZ). Stewards were of the opinion that RUFFIN’ IT maintained a straight line and the pressure resulted from a marginal shift from TAVI MCBRIDE (NZ) from the inside, therefore, the protest was dismissed.
 
SIDETRIP – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
LEFKAS ISLAND – When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, jockey D Simmons stated that his mount failed to travel at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TAVI MCBRIDE (NZ) – Laid out when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
ORDELL – Slow to begin.
 
THE DECKERAIDER – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: BENTLEYS ROCKY AMATEURS CUP OPEN Handicap 1600 metres
 
POETIC HEART – Approaching the 1300m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of FACTORY WARRIOR which shifted in while overracing. Jockey N Evans, rider of FACTORY WARRIOR, was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mounts when they shift ground in future.
 
THE TAX ACCOUNTANT – Rider C Caserta had his licence to ride in races suspended for a period 8 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m, 5 more than permitted under the rule. The period of suspension to commence midnight 19 May 2021 and to conclude midnight 27 May 2021. In determining penalty stewards noted this to be Jockey Caserta’s second breach in the past 12 months.

FACTORY WARRIOR – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Rider N Evens was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
SAHAR (NZ) – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6: NEIL BAULCH MEMORIAL QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
CRAIGLEA BLIZZARD – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages.
 
PODDY'S GRACE – Rider L Tilley reported that his mount failed to stride out throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off fore leg and signs of tying up. Trainer J. O’Sing was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to accepting for a future race or trial.
 
QUARTER PAST – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEGS BELIEF – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Hampered on jumping away.
 
FINAL CRIME - Rider Adin Thompson had his licence to ride in races suspended for a period 11 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted under the rule. The period of suspension to commence midnight 15 May 2021 and to conclude midnight 26 May 2021. In determining penalty stewards noted this to be Jockey Thompson’s seventh breach in the past 12 months.
 
SAHARA SALLY – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 7: REO HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIRS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1100 metres
 
DANAWI – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Hampered shortly after jumping.
DOOM – Severely hampered on jumping away. Held up for clear running from the vicinity of the 300m to inside the 100m.
 
SLAYDEM – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
TOP MASTER – Slow to begin.
 
BOLD THALIA – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
 
SANTORINI SUMMER – Slow to begin.
 
ORNATE – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Hampered shortly after jumping. Passing the 300m became awkwardly placed on heels for a number of strides after being disappointed for a run.
 
DIVINE APPROACH – Severely hampered on jumping away resulting in having to be checked and lost considerable ground.
 
TINDER – Slow to begin.
 
ROCKY POET - Jumped away awkwardly shifted in abruptly.
 
Race 8: GIRLS GRAMMAR ROCKHAMPTON RACEDAY SAT JUNE QTIS Three-Year-Old Hand 1300 metres
 
CURVETTA - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
 
THE SILVER LADY – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
COLD HARD FACT – Blundered on jumping away and as a result was slow to begin. Held up for clear running passing the 400m and was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
LEGAL CHANCE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PULCHERIA – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MOTHERLODE – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Race 9: CLARK RUBBER ROCKY AMATEURS BRACELET OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
 
LAST CHANCE – Held up for clear running passing the 400m and had to shift in to improve into clear running.
 
BARACHIEL – Slow to begin.
 
SPIRIT'S CHOICE – Passing the 1000m became awkwardly placed to the inside of MORENO (NZ). Overraced in the early and middle stages.  Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLY FOR YULONG (IRE) – Held up for clear running passing the 400m
 
PRINCESS RULES – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
HEZHOME – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
SUNRISE DANCER – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
FUN TICKETS – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
Race 10: KNIGHT FRANK AGRIBUSINESS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400 metres
 
SCHAPPOSE (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
ASK NINO – When questioned in relation to the performance of ASK NINO, Jockey C Whiteley reported that his mount failed to travel throughout the event and was disappointing it its finishing efforts. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
TARAKI – Rider reported that after beginning well, settled further forward then intended.
 
MISS TOO FLY – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight and passing the 300m became awkwardly placed on the heels of CENTAUR.
 
UNCOMPLICATED – Hampered on jumping away.
 
BLONDE'S DAY OUT – Approaching the 800m, changed legs and shifted in abruptly contacting the running rail.
 
SALAZAR – Held up for clear running passing the 400m and had to shift out to improve into clear running. Jockey L Tilley was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight under the provisions of AR211(1).
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5.         Nathan Evans – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of whip 6 times prior to 100m (3rd Offence)
 
Fines
Race 7.         Chris Caserta – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 7 times prior to 100m – $300 (3rd Offence)
Race 10.       Les Tilley – Jockey – AR211(1) – returned to scale overweight - $200.

Suspensions
Race 3.         Nathan Day – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to 100m – 21 days - from m/night 18.5.21 to m/night 8.6.21 (10th Offence)
Race 5.         Chris Caserta – Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 10 times prior to 100m – 8 days - from m/night 19.5.21 to m/night 27.5.21 (2nd Offence)
Race 6.         Adin Thompson – a/Jockey – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to 100m – 11 days - from m/night 15.5.21 to m/night 26.5.21 (7th Offence)
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Nil.
 
Absent jockeys
Nil.
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3.         Beg Me
Race 4.         Tavi Mcbride (NZ)
Race 9.         Last Chance
Race 10.       Centaur
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Laurie.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.         Military Force – Barrier manners – Warning.
Race 6.         Poddy’s Grace – Lame off fore leg/ tied up – Vet cert required – AR20(e).
 
Bleeders
Nil.
 
Falls
Nil.
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil.
 
Protests
Race 2.         Laurie (2nd) v Accelerant (1st) – dismissed.
Race 4.         Ordell (2nd) v Ruffin’ It (NZ) (1st) – dismissed.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.
ZABCAN - Marnu Potgieter 
Race 6.
FAIRYBOWER FLYER - Michael Stephens
Race 7.
ORNATE - Adin Thompson
 
TINDER - Michael Stephens
Race 9.
HEZHOME - Ms Chelsea Jokic
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.         Military Force – vets – 11.03am.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision