QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
ROCKHAMPTON – SATURDAY 8 JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL + 2.5m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.44
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – C Allison
Stewards – S Larkins (Senior Steward), E Suli (Steward), S Stehbens (Cadet Steward) and J Randall (Assistant Steward)
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr K Thompson
Swab Attendants – E Burgess
Starter – T Williams
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Rockhampton 07/07/2023
Race 6: BOHO BEAUTY – Co-trainer Toby Edmonds reported that the mare had pulled up and ate well subsequent to the race and he was of the view that the quick back up between races along with the solid tempo were the reasons for the below expected performance. The trainer also added that it is intended to spell the mare. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance and satisfactory ECG report is required prior to BOHO BEAUTY resuming racing.
 
GENERAL
The following weight alterations were authorised by Stewards;
Race 2: C Whiteley – PHOENIX FLYER - + .5kg – 54.5kg
Race 3: R Wiggins – TRU BLU TANGO - + 1KG – 56.5kg
Race 3: C Whiteley – CAPTAIN FOX - + .5kg – 54.5kg
Race 4: R Wiggins – PEGGIE BOOM - + 1kg – 56.5kg
Race 4: C Whiteley – READYENTIME - + .5kg – 54.5kg
Race 6: N Day – CAMPIONE - + .5kg – 55kg
Race 6: R Wiggins – ZIPPING IRISH - + 1kg – 55.5kg
Race 6: M Harley – TOP SPY - + .5kg – 55kg
Race 7: R Wiggins – DEEP BREATH - + 1kg – 56kg
Race 7: M Harley – INDIAN DREAMER - + 1kg – 55kg
Race 7: C Whiteley – ENUFF HE SAID - + .5kg – 54.5kg
Race 8: R Wiggins – PRETTY SLICK - + 1kg – 55.5kg
 
Track upgraded to Good 4 after race 1.
 
 
Race 1: SAVE THE DATE CAULFIELD CUP 21ST OCTOBER QTIS
Two-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres
 
SHAMEDY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
IN EVIDENCE – Raced wide through the early stages. Lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
GOLD 'N' GLAMOROUS – Over raced through the early and middle stages. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
SERGEANT'S PRIDE – Slow away. Held up for clear running until leaving the 350m.
 
 
Race 2: GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2215 metres
 
GO MILLO – Began awkwardly. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice A Jones was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.
 
KOTABHARU – Raced three wide through the early stages. Briefly placed in restricted room near the 100m when GO MILO shifted in under pressure.
 
MOTAMAYIZ (GB) – Raced keen through the early stages. Lay inwards under pressure over the final stages.
 
PHOENIX FLYER – Hung inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: PHIL PEEL JEWELLERS OPEN Handicap 1050 metres
 
BOLD STYLE – Bumped on jumping. Bumped with CAPTAIN FOX passing the 300m.
 
SUPERARE – Slow to begin.
 
CAPTAIN FOX – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted outwards contacting BOLD STYLE. Raced ungenerously over the early stages while being restrained to the rear of the field. Bumped with BOLD STYLE passing the 300m.
 
STOICAL – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance rider J Stanley advised he was caught wide throughout and it was the gelding’s first up run from a spell, and for the stable and improvement would be expected with further racing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
VAST KAMA – Raced wide through the early stages. Lay inwards under pressure over the final stages. Jockey C Bayliss was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
 
Race 4: CLAUDE GREEN MEMORIAL QTIS Class 1 Handicap 1050 metres
 
CUSACK – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
BLUE SPINEL – Held up for clear racing room until shifting ground inwards approaching the 200m.
 
PENMAN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount raced greenly over the final 500m.
 
NOT ANOTHER – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advise at 1.45pm after rearing and striking its head on the barrier structure. The following deductions were ordered prior to correct weight;
All bets on the winner to be paid less 1 cent the win and less 4 cents the place.
All bets on second place to be paid less 6 cents and all bets on third place to be paid less 2 cents.
All moneys wagered on NOT ANOTHER to be refunded in full.
Rider A Layt was examined by QAS officers and cleared of any injuries. Trainer K Clark-Peoples was advised that a veterinary clearance and completion of a satisfactory trial is required of NOT ANOTHER prior to resuming racing. Connections advised that the mare was showing signs of being in season.
 
NANO STAR – Raced wide through the early stages.
 
PEGGIE BOOM – Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with SWEET WAY’S. Raced keenly shortly after the start. Had to change ground over the final 200m to obtain clear racing room.
 
SWEET WAY'S – Bumped at the start. Raced ungenerously on the bend prior to the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: SPARROW CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1500 metres
 
READY BY DESIGN – Slow to begin and was crowded shortly after the start. Raced wide through the early stages. Jockey N Day was suspended for 7 days under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for his use of the whip on 12 occasions prior to the 100m, seven more than permitted. The suspension is to commence midnight 11 July 2023 and conclude midnight 18 July 2023.
 
BOLD HALO – Held up through the early and middle stages of the home straight.
 
CORDYCEPS MIRACLE – Lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
TOMBOY'S SPIRIT – Held up for clear running at various stages in the early part of the home straight.
 
UNDER THE CAP – Slow to begin. Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: MAGIC MILLIONS CAPRICORN GUINEAS QTIS
Three-Year-Old Handicap 1500 metres
 
HONKYTONK DIVA – Put in an awkward stride near the 200m.
 
MONEY MUNCHER – Apprentice T Fenlonwas fined $500 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
CASH ME – Connections advised of their intention to have the gelding ridden forward. Slow to begin and as such settled further back than anticipated. Made the bend awkwardly approaching the home turn. Held up for clear running early the home straight.Jockey C Bayliss was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
CAMPIONE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the early and middle stages. Lay outwards under pressure over the final stages.

ROADTRIP – Shifted ground outwards near the 400m to obtain clear racing room.
 
TEQUILA DANCER – Raced wide with cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
STREET GLORY – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering an atrial fibrillation and as such has been stood down pending a satisfactory ECG report, completion of a satisfactory trial and presentation of a veterinary clearance.
 
TOP SPY – Held up until gaining clear racing room with 400m to run.
 
 
Race 7: TAB ROCKHAMPTON CUP 1600 metres
 
MASTER JAMIE – After beginning well dipped shortly after the start. Raced keenly through the middle stages.
 
AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE) – Slow to begin. With 200m to run clipped heels and fell, dislodging apprentice A Jones. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor lacerations. Apprentice A Jones was examined by the QAS officers and cleared of any serious injuries however was stood down from her remaining ride as a precautionary measure due to the heavy fall. An inquiry was conducted into the reasons for ASSUIE NUGGET (IRE) falling near the 200m. After taking evidence from Apprentice A Jones, jockey J Stanley (ROVERS PEPPER) and jockey C Whiteley (ENUFF HE SAID) it was established that approaching the 200m, AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE) had improved towards a narrow run between ROVERS PEPPER to the inside and ENUFF HE SAID to the outside. Due to ROVERS PEPPER shifting outwards marginally when yielding ground and ENUFF HE SAID shifting inwards marginally, resulted in AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE) clipping heels and falling. Stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite standard on the available evidence that AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE) was fully established into the run before the shift from both ROVERS PEPPER and ENUFF HE SAID and consequently AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE) was placed on the heels of both runners in advance before clipping heels and falling. Stewards could not be satisfied one rider was at fault and no further action was taken.   
 
INDIAN DREAMER – Lay inwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAYL (GB) – Began awkwardly.
 
SIR BARNABUS – Slow to begin.
 
ROVERS PEPPER – Raced wide through the early stages.
 
SIBERIAN ROUTE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
NIKAU SPUR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Checked to avoid the fallen runner passing the 200m.
 
ENUFF HE SAID – Held up through the early stages of the run home.
 
 
Race 8: EMPIRE APARTMENTS QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1100 metres
 
NICCI DE ROSA – Jockey A Laytwas fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
DEB'S ELLIE – Began awkwardly.
 
KOBE LAD – T Brooker was the approved late rider replacement for indisposed A Jones. Raced wide throughout. Lay in under pressure over the final stages.
 
SIMPLY BETTER – Raced wide through the early stages.
 
MIA'S DREAM – Jockey W Satherleywas fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: Apprentice Angela Jones – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.
Race 3: Jockey Corey Bayliss - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.

Fines
Race 6: Jockey Corey Bayliss - $300, AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.
Race 6: Apprentice Tahlia Fenlon - $500 AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.
Race 8: Jockey Warwick Satherley - $300, AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.
Race 8: Jockey Adrian Layt - $300, AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Suspensions
Race 5: Jockey Nathan Day – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of the whip prior to the 100m. M/N 11/07/23 to M/N 18/07/23
Race 6: Jockey Nathan Day – AR132(5) – use of the whip totality. M/N18/07/23 to M/N 25/07/23
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BONDURANT, HONKEYTONK DIVA, CASH ME, BOTTEGA, INDIAN DREAMER, SIR BARNABUS
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and SUNFALL
 
Warnings/bars
07/07/2023 Race 6:BOHO BEAUTY – Stood down ECG report and veterinary clearance.
Race 4: NOT ANOTHER – Stood down veterinary clearance and one satisfactory trial.
Race 6: STREET GLORY – Stood down ECG report, 1 satisfactory trial and veterinary clearance.
 
Bleeders
 
Falls
Race 7 AUSSIE NUGGET (IRE)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6: TOP SPY – M Harley replaced L Tilley.
Race 8: KOBE LAD – T Brooker replaced A Jones.
 
Late scratchings
Race 4: NOT ANOTHER – Vets advice @1.45pm – reared in the barriers.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.