QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – + 4.5m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.3
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – S Larkins, G Meek, D Macklyn and S Stehbens
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S Olsen
Swab Attendants – E Burgess
Starter – T Williams
 
 
GENERAL
The following weight alterations were authorised
Race 2: A Layt – HYPERNION STAR - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 4: A Layt – COMMANDER’S WATCH - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 6: R Wiggins – REAL STATEMENT - + .5kg – 56.5kg
Race 6: C Whiteley – SWEET WAY’S - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 6: M Murphy – READY TO GROOVE - + 1kg – 55kg
 
Race 1: VALE ALLAN ACTON Maiden Plate 1600 metres
 
MY WHISTLEBLOWER – Rider J Stanley  was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m three more than permitted.
 
IKIGAI STAR – Shifted outwards over the final stages. R Wiggins was fined $400 for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted under AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
PRIZED BENEFIT – Over raced through the early stages. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Rider J Taylor dropped his whip just prior to the 100m. J Taylor was fined $300 for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii).

 
Race 2: JOIN THE GOLD CLUB BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600 metres
 
GRANT'S PATCH – Over raced through the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance rider A Spinks advised the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure and failed to respond. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
BAYERISCHE – Lay inwards passing the 400m.
 
FRESH PRINCE – R Wiggins was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted.
 
HYPERION STAR (NZ) – Begun awkwardly and was slow to begin. Raced ungenerously over the early stages.
 
 
Race 3: GET YOUR RJC 2023 MEMBERSHIP RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1050 metres
 
BORNEES LAD – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of lameness in the off foreleg. The connections were advised the gelding requires a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing. Rider A Spinks was fined $400 for using his whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m three more than permitted pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
IDONO – Raced keenly through the middle stages.
 
IMAGINE THAT – Raced ungenerously racing into the first bend when racing in tight quarters. Held up for clear racing room through the early stages of the home straight until the 400m. Raced greenly over the final stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance the connections advised in its previous start it was extremely slow to begin and finished close up and they were not surprised with the forward showing.
 
SAW THAT COMING – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
 
Race 4: FITZROY NURSERIES Class 6 Handicap 1300 metres
 
KASINOVA KID – Lay outwards over the final stages.
 
KNIGHT'S SWORD – Was examined pre-race by the veterinarian after THE SQUIRE became fractious in the barrier next to the gelding and was cleared to race. Lay outwards over the final stages.

THE SQUIRE – Was declared a late scratching at 2:57pm on veterinary advice after being fractious in the barrier. Stewards ordered all win bets to be paid less 17c the win only. The connections were advised the gelding was required to complete a satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing. A veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  
 
 
Race 5: TAB Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
FAMUS FELLA – Slow into stride settling at the back of the field.
 
JANOSIK (NZ) – Over raced early stages.
 
BONAUGURA – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room through the early stages of the home straight. Rider A Layt was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted.
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1050 metres
 
KEENZAP – Jumped away awkwardly and struck the barrier partition.
 
REAL STATEMENT – Lay inwards over the concluding stages. R Wiggins was fined $300 for using his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
READY TO GROOVE – Slow into stride and tailed the field throughout. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
 
 
Race 7: SAVE THE DATE ROCKY CUP 8TH JULY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1050 metres
 
PATROLLING – Lay outwards under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance rider R Wiggins advised he anticipated the gelding would improve with the run after returning from a brief spell.
 
ENUFF HE SAID – Slow into stride.
 
POET'S GIRL – Held up for clear room over the early stages of the home straight. Held up again when racing in restricted room approaching the 300m. Bumped with SHOTGUN SONNY over the final stages.
 
WINNEBA – Slow to begin.
 
SHOTGUN SONNY – Bumped with POET’S GIRL over the final stages. J Stanley was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m two more than permitted.  
 
WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN – Rider M Murphy was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m one more than permitted.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5: Adrian Layt – Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 7: Justin Stanley – Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Fines
Race 1: Justin Stanley - Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) -$300
Race 1: Ryan Wiggins - Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400
Race 1: Jason Taylor - Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300
Race 2: Ryan Wiggins - Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400
Race 3: Adam Spinks- Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400
Race 6: Ryan Wiggins – Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300
Race 7: Michael Murphy – Use of whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SAW THAT COMING, EYE PEE OH READY, WHOSHOTTHEMAGICIAN
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: BORNEES LAD – Veterinary clearance required.
Race 4: THE SQUIRE – Satisfactory trial required – fractious in barrier
Race 6: READY TO GROVE – Warning – poor performance
 
Late scratchings
Race 4: THE SQUIRE – Veterinary advice @ 1.57pm
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.