STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5        
RAIL – +6 METRES
PENETROMETER – 5.41
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – T. Hudson & H. Gillett
Clerk of Scales – C. Allison
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON – 8TH MARCH 2024
 
Race 7 – BM 65 HCP – 1050M
 
FAY FAYE – Trainer K. Smyth reported to stewards that FAY FAYE had undergone blood tests which showed that she was displaying symptoms of stress on her liver and some changes in her white blood cell count. He added that the mare had been treated accordingly and would continue to update on the progress if anything else becomes apparent.
 
SPRINGSURE – 9TH MARCH 2024
 
Race 1 – RATINGS BAND 0 – 60 HCP – 900M
 
COBBO – As a post-race swab was unable to be taken from it’s last start win at Springsure, Stewards have confirmed COBBO will be attending the Rockhampton race meeting on the 26th of March 2024 to provide a sample for its embargo to be removed.
 
MACKAY – 11TH MARCH 2024
 
Race 4 – C1 PLT – 1560M
 
SEISME – Trainer R. Vale reported to stewards that he had sent SEISME for a spell after his performance at Mackay. Trainer Vale added that in his opinion, SEISME hasn’t handled the hot conditions recently and would now be spelled for 6 weeks before recommencing a preparation.
 
 
Race 6 – BM55 HCP – 1300M
 
MICROWAVE JENNY – Trainer R. Binder advised stewards that MICROWAVE JENNY had since undergone a thorough veterinary examination which included a blood test. The tests revealed that MICROWAVE JENNY had been showing symptoms that were indicative that the mare had been recovering from a virus and has been treated accordingly and a further veterinary certificate was furnished. Trainer Binder further stated that she would now give MICROWAVE JENNY a short space between runs and now look to target a 1300m race at Mackay on Friday 12th April to recommence the preparation.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights;
 
Race 3 – J. Stanley – + 0.5kg
Race 6 – T. Chambers – + 0.5kg
 
Due to the uncertainty of knowing which riders were going to be available, Stewards accepted the reasons for the late declaration of riders.
 
 
Race 1: DON'T MISS THE CYS CALCUTTA DINNER QTIS 3YO HCP – 1200M
 
PAPASITO – Commenced to overrace when being restrained near the 1000m. Contacted heavily on several occasions and became unbalanced by THE BLONDE GODDESS near the 550m when that runner was attempting to shift out to gain clear running. Jockey W. Satherley (THE BLONDE GODDESS) was advised to exercise more care and reminded of his obligations to ensure that, whilst remaining competitive, must not ride in a manner which could be constitute a breach of the rules. Jockey J. Stanley reported to stewards that his mount was travelling well in the event until a point near the 550m where it received the heavy contact by THE BLONDE GODDESS and from that point on, his mount didn’t feel comfortable and went to the line only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C. Taylor could offer no further explanation aside from the heavy contact PAPASITO received and would report back to stewards on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent.
 
MISHANI MAVERICK – Placed awkwardly on heels near the 700m when the pace slackened.
 
THE BLONDE GODDESS – Bumped heavily on a number of occasions with PAPASITO near the 550m when attempting to gain clear running.
 
 
Race 2: TAB QTIS 2YO HCP – 1100M
 
AGE OF AQUARIUS – Near the 800m commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of CHIMERA MAGIC.
 
CRYPTOSTAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SIMPLY TINA – Overraced in the early stages.
 
MISHANI AMORE – Jumped outwards at the start and was slow as a result.
 
 
Race 3: EVANS & HEARN CPA OPEN HCP – 1100M
 
WIN BURN – Crowded on jumping.
 
CAPTAIN FOX – Slow to begin.
 
SVINDAL – Inclined to hang in throughout the event placing its rider at a disadvantage. Lost a near hind plate in running.
 
JUST SUPER – When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey N. Thomas stated he wasn’t disappointed with the performance as he was of the opinion that the pace of the race hadn’t suited his mount. Jockey Thomas further added that he also believed that JUST SUPER would derive benefit from the run.
 
POET'S GIRL – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 4: COCOBREW ST PATRICK'S DAY FASHIONS MDN HCP – 1400M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately two minutes when GREAT ARRANGEMENT underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to take its place in the event.
 
JUST BINGO – Jumped awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey J. Stanley stated that after beginning awkwardly and being slow, JUST BINGO got too far back in a slowly run race and was unable to run on. He added that he wasn’t overly disappointed with the performance as he was of the opinion that the track has favoured on pace runners and thought JUST BINGO would derive benefit from the run.
 
SIR GRACE (NZ) – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
ISLE EIGHT – Carried wider near the 800m and raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GREAT ARRANGEMENT – When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey R. Wiggins could offer no explanation for the performance and mentioned that after being slow to begin, his mount failed to travel throughout and was disappointing. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
 
FRESH POWDER – Declared a late scratching at 8:02am due to no available rider.
 
BANKONAJET – Slow to begin. Near the 300m became awkwardly placed on the heels of CROAGH PATRICK. Jockey C. Lennon plead guilty to a charge under AR132(5) in that he used his whip 17 times throughout the event and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight 16th March 2024 and expire on 24th March 2024.
 
YOUNG HENRY – Overraced in the early and middle stages and carried wider and had to be restrained near the 800m when the pace slackened.
 
CROAGH PATRICK – Passing the 800m had to shift out to avoid the heels of MANSOURI when the pace slackened. Jockey T. Chambers (MANSOURI) and Jockey W. Satherley (SIR GRACE (NZ)) were reminded of their obligations to ensure that when steadying the pace, that they do it in a safe manner over a distance and not abruptly over a shorter period of time.
 
READY TO GROOVE – Slow to begin and crowded shortly after.
 
SUPER ROOSTER – Declared a late scratching at 8:02am due to no available rider.
 
 
Race 5: GREAT NORTHERN C3 PLT – 1050M
 
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE – Bumped on jumping.
 
MR TANGLES – Raced wide throughout.
 
NANO STAR – Declared a late scratching at 3.04pm after injuring itself in the tie up stalls. Trainer K. Smyth was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to NANO STAR racing again.
 
SUNDARA – Jockey J. Stanley reported that in the early stages his mount refused to stretch out and initially held some concerns with the mare, however, he added that during the event, SUNDARA started to stretch out and was satisfied with the mare’s effort over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SWEET FANTASY – Bumped on jumping. Near the 550m when attempting a narrow run, was tightened for room and had to be restrained when ADAMAS PRINCE shifted in slightly when taken in marginally by MR TANGLES. Apprentice N. Seymour (ADAMAS PRINCE) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
 
Race 6: GET YOUR YEARLING SALE WEEKEND RACE TICKETS BM55 HCP – 1200M
 
SKYLIGHT SONG – Inclined to hang out throughout the event placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
NIC ME SOME – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running until the 250m and bumped slightly with FAV’S FLYER near the 200m when laying out.
 
BLUE JACKET – Slow to begin.
 
WHAKAMIHARO – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
THE HAIRDRESSER – Change of tactics, to be ridden more conservatively and settled accordingly.
 
FAV'S FLYER – Bumped near the 200m by NIC ME SOME.
 
MOONSCAPE – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 4.         Jockey C. Lennon – AR132(5) – Use of whip 17 times in totality – Midnight 16/3/24 to midnight 24/3/24.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CRYPTOSTAR, HONKYTONK DIVA, BANKONAJET, YOUNG HENRY, DOUBTING EYE & NIC ME SOME
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4.         NANO STAR – Late scratching on veterinary advice – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3.         JUST SUPER – N. Thomas
Race 4.         BANKONAJET – C. Lennon
Race 5.         MAXIMUM ALTITUDE – C. McIver
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 4.         FRESH POWDER – No available rider @ 8.02am
                     SUPER ROOSTER – No available rider @ 8.02am
Race 5.         NANO STAR – Injury in tie up stalls @ 3.04pm
 
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.