QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
 
ROCKHAMPTON – THURSDAY 3 AUGUST 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – E Suli, D Macklyn, G Meek (Excluding Race 7)
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
Judge – S Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S Olsen
Swab Attendants – E Burgess
Starter – T Williams / B Burnell
 
GENERAL
 
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Due to Jade Doolan (injured) and Morgan Butler (mechanical breakdown) riders changes were approved as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 1: TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1100 Metres
 
SUNNYCOAST – Shifted in abruptly at the start, impeding runners to its inside.
 
IN EVIDENCE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
CRESSBROOK – Slow to begin and was impeded at the start when SUNNYCOAST shifted in. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Jockey W Satherley was fined $400 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.
 
KING ALE – Hampered on jumping when SUNNYCOAST shifted in. Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 2: GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Handicap 1300 Metres
 
Prior to correct weight, Jockey N Day, the rider of second placegetter DOOM DIVA, and Jockey L Tilley, the rider of fourth placegetter THE EIGHTH I AM, viewed the available replays in relation to interference approaching and leaving the 50m. Jockey L Tilley declined to proceed with a protest, while Jockey N Day lodged a protest against the winner STAR PRINCE, ridden by Jockey J Bayliss, alleging interference. After considering all submissions from the relevant parties and taking into account the ½ Neck margin between the runners, it was established that approaching the 50m, DOOM DIVA hung in under pressure and had brushed with KAYTEE REINADO, while at the same time, STAR PRINCE shifted outwards, checking THE EIGHTH I AM and then continued outwards, bumping with DOOM DIVA. Considering all circumstances, stewards could not be satisfied that the interference suffered to DOOM DIVA, taking into account the close proximity to the finish, that it warranted altering the placings, therefore the protest was dismissed, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.
 
BEYOND STAR (NZ) – Shifted outwards under pressure passing the 200m.
 
THE EIGHTH I AM – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Was disappointed for a run leaving the 200m, and switched inwards and was checked for a number of strides near the 60m when STAR PRINCE had shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey J Bayliss, the rider of STAR PRINCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) and was suspended for a period of seven days to commence midnight 12th August 2023 and conclude at midnight 19th August 2023.
 
POTESTAS – Slow to begin.
 
STAR PRINCE – Shifted outwards noticeably over the final 150m under hard riding.
 
YANDOOBIE – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
REGAL FIELD – Stood flat footed and lost significant ground at the start. Trainer P Fleming was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.
 
AZURE DE LAGO – Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DIVINE KAMEHALANI – Was fractious in the barriers prior to jumping.
 
DOOM DIVA – Hung in under pressure, bumping with KAYTEE REINADO passing the 50m. Bumped by STAR PRINCE soon afterwards.
 
KAYTEE REINADO – Jumped away awkwardly. Bumped and impeded passing 50m by DOOM DIVA which had shifted in and STAR PRINCE which had shifted out. Jockey N Day was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for allowing his mount to shift in and impeding the runner to its inside.
 
MISS RINEHART – Raced wide in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: THE AGENCY OPEN Handicap 1100 Metres
 
FRATELLINO – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAPTAIN FOX – Bumped on jumping by CHECKERS (NZ). Apprentice Dan McGillivray was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
BARACHIEL – Slow to begin.
 
CHECKERS (NZ) – Fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Shifted in on jumping, bumping with CAPTAIN FOX.
 
IT'S GERRY – Laid in when placed under the pressure in the home straight.
 
KAHAYLAAN – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 4: DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1600 Metres
 
ONCHAO – Jumped away awkwardly. Upon returning to scale, Jockey A Butler reported that his mount failed to travel beyond the 800m and proved disappointing for the remainder of the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed poor post-race recovery.
 
UNDER THE CAP – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J Bayliss was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
DOLLAR DOLLAR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Jockey A Layt was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, one more than permitted.
 
SHADOW GODDESS – Jumped away awkwardly, contacting the inside barrier partition. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 5: BFB SCAFFOLDING BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400 Metres
 
NASHA – Shifted in on jumping, bumping with BONNIE AND CLYDE (NZ).
 
PALATIAL PRINCE – Passing the 100m, shifted out abruptly when struck with the whip and made heavy contact with STEP THIS WAY which became awkwardly unbalanced.
 
SHADOW PROJECT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Apprentice A Donald stated that racing wide had attributed to gelding’s performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
STRUAN LAD – Slow to begin.
 
STEP THIS WAY – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Passing the 100m, became awkwardly unbalanced when PALATIAL PRINCE had shifted out abruptly making heavy contact.
 
BONNIE AND CLYDE (NZ) – Bumped by NASHA on jumping.
 
BONAUGURA – Slow to begin.
 
LYNRIC LASS – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Jockey T Brooker stated that her mount hung out on occasions throughout the race.
 
ITSA CLAMITY – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
 
Race 6: CAPRICORN SURVEY GROUP Class 1 Handicap1200 Metres
 
I AM A BEAUTY – Bumped on jumping with CALL ME MARILYN. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion I AM A BEAUTY had bled from both nostrils, the gelding would not be permitted to start again in any race under the provisions of AR79(6).
 
RUBUNKAR – Raced wide throughout. Upon returning to scale, Jockey A Layt reported that he could offer no explanation for today’s disappointing performance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
GILBERT'S GOLD – Delayed the start after proving difficult to load. Trainer P Dillion was advised that a warning would be placed in the gelding’s record. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
NANO STAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
CALL ME MARILYN – Bumped on jumping with I AM A BEAUTY.
 
PINOCCHIO LASS – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
TELMESOMETHIN'GIRL – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 7: ROCKHAMPTON BUSINESS MACHINES RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1050 Metres
 
CINDERELLA MAN – Raced wide throughout.
 
DENIMS – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
LADY WAIRUA (NZ) – Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear racing room leaving the 350m.
 
BOLD SPICE – Trainer R Meek was fined $200 under the provisions of AR106(1) for presenting BOLD SPICE to race without Blinkers.
 
CHATILLY – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER SLICK – Raced wide throughout. Had to check and steady for a stride when LADY WAIRUA (NZ) had shifted out when insufficiently clear near the 300m. Jockey C Whiteley was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).
 
 
Race 8: CENTRE STATE SIGNS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300 Metres
 
SPRING CREEK – Overraced in the early stages.
 
MOENAVE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until passing the 350m.
 
SRINI – Hung in under pressure passing the 300m.
 
VALTINO – Held up for clear racing room early in the home straight.
 
CLASS OF ROYALTY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2 – Jockey Nathan Day – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Race 7 – Jockey Chris Whiteley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Fines
 
Race 1 – Jockey Warwick Satherley – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $400 – Use of the whip 7 times prior to the 100m
 
Race 3 – Apprentice Dan McGillivray – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $300 – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
 
Race 4 – Jockey Jake Bayliss – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $300 – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
 
Race 4 – Jockey Adrian Layt – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – $300 – Use of the whip 6 times prior to the 100m
 
Race 7 – Trainer Ross Meek – AR106(1) – $200 – Presented horse with incorrect gear

Suspensions
 
Race 2 – Jockey Jake Bayliss – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – m/night 12/08/2023to m/night 19/08/2023
 
Overweights
 
Race 1 KING ALE – N Day +1kg.
Race 2 AZURE DE LAGO – C Whiteley +1kg.
Race 2 DOOM DIVA – N Day +1kg.
Race 5 ITSA CALAMITY – N Day +0.5kg.
 
 
Absent jockeys
 
Apprentice Jade Doolan – Injury – Medical Clearance Required
Morgan Butler – Transport Difficulties
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
GOLD SAMURAI, STARHATTAN, PALATIAL PRINCE, TELMESOMETHIN’GIRL, LADY WAIRUA (NZ), VALTINO
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 2 – REGAL FIELD – Stood Flat Footed – Warning
 
Race 6 – GILBERT’S GOLD – Reluctant to Load – Warning
 
Bleeders
 
Race 6 – I AM A BEAUTY – Bled Both Nostrils – 2nd Occasion – AR79(6) – Barred from racing
 
 
Protests
 
Race 2 – 2nd vs 1st - Dismissed
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         2 IN EVIDENCE - Ms Emily Lang (a3/51kg),
Race 5:         5 MERIDA’S BOW - Dan McGillivray (a3/53kg),
Race 7:         2 DENIMS - Ms Emily Lang (a3/51kg),
Race 8:         7 SRINI - Jason Taylor
 
 
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.