STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC
 
THURSDAY 18TH APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING –  SOFT (5)     
RAIL – +6M
PENETROMETER – 5.75
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T. Hudson
Stewards – S. Larkins, E Suli, H Gillett & S Stehbens
Clerk of Scales – G Wust
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
MACKAY - 12TH APRIL 2024
 
RACE 1 – LADBROKE IT! BM58 HCP – 1800M – FLYING ARION
 
Trainer B Johnson reported to stewards that FLYING ARION had pulled up well following its performance at Mackay and the stable intended to continue with the geldings’ preparation.
 
RACE 6 – ON IT TRAINING OPEN HCP – 1050M – THISLAND IS MYLAND
 
Trainer G Green reported to stewards that THISLAND IS MYLAND had pulled up with stone bruises and abscess’ to both front feet. Trainer Green added that successful farrier work had since been completed on the gelding and he would continue with the preparation.
 
THANGOOL - 13TH APRIL 2024
 
RACE 3 – BILOELA BOBCATS BM55 HCP – 1200M
 
Trainer J O’Sing reported to stewards that JUNGLE BEAT had pulled up well following its disappointing performance and would be continuing on with the preparation.
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer R Vale was fined $100 under AR106(1) in that he failed to enact a gear change, that being a crossover noseband, for SO YOU BATTLE by the prescribed time.
 
As J Byrne was unable to make the first race due to flight issues, he was replaced on MR DUDWEY by non-claiming apprentice C Graham.
 
As Jockey A Butler was unable to make the weight on his mount BENCOOLEN in Race 11, he was subsequently replaced as per the stewards’ race day summary. Jockey A Butler was fined $200 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Stewards inquired into the reasons for the scratchings of KNIGHT’S SWORD, KNOWITALL JACK (NZ) and SEISME from the fourth race on the program, all of whom are trained by Mr. R Vale. Trainer Vale explained that KNIGHT’S SWORD had undergone a recent blood test and after receiving the results of those tests, he was not satisfied with them and therefore withdrew the gelding on that basis. Trainer Vale then further explained that KNOWITALL JACK (NZ) had raced at Thangool on the 13th April 2024 and whilst he was hopeful the gelding would be able to back up in this event, he eventually scratched on the morning of the races after not being satisfied with the recovery. Trainer Vale then stated that SEISME had a stone bruise and was unable to compete in the event. Subsequently, Mr. Vale furnished veterinary certificates for KNIGHT’S SWORD and SEISME’s scratchings. Stewards noted the explanation and took the matter no further.
 
Stewards approved the following overweights;
 
Race 8.         R Wiggins – +1kg
Race 8.         J Huxtable – +1kg
Race 9.         J Stanley – +1/2kg
Race 10.       L Tilley – +1/2kg
Race 10.       C Whiteley – +1/2kg
Race 11.       R Wiggins – +1kg
Race 12.       C Whiteley – +1kg
 
Race 1: LATTER KENNEDY BM65 HCP - 1828M
 
CLASS OF ROYALTY – Had difficulty in obtaining clear running from a point near the 400m and was disappointed for a run near the 350m.
 
PHOENIX FLYER – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MR DUDWEY – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
ROY'S ROAD – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a lead position near the 1500m.
 
VANA STAR – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Trainer K Miller reported to stewards that VANA STAR would now be leaving his stable
 
LONERGY – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
 
Race 2: PAC PLUS WHOLESALERS QTIS 2YO MDN HCP - 1100M
 
ASTRA STAR – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out making contact with the outside barrier partition.
 
OUTBACK BANDIT – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEE TWO – Raced wide throughout. Blundered rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Apprentice C Graham stated that she wasn’t overly disappointed with the performance as her mount had to do a lot of work from the wide barrier. Apprentice Graham further added that when rounding the home turn her mount blundered and shifted out, which proved detrimental in its chances. Apprentice Graham also stated that her mount may have been field shy and would derive benefit and fitness from further racing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 
 
SPITZBERG – Blundered badly on jumping, causing its rider to become unbalanced and as a result tailed the field from some distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to its right-hind leg.
 
THE HOME TEAM – When questioned regarding today’s performance, jockey R Wiggins stated that the gelding failed to travel at any stage in the event and felt flat for the majority. Trainer N Walsh advised that THE HOME TEAM will now be sent for a spell.
 
BETTER THAN WORDS – Slow into stride.
 
BOOM SIGHT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Following the running of race 2, Jockey C Lennon was examined by the on-course QAS officers and was stood down from his remaining engagements. Jockey Lennon was subsequently transported to the Rockhampton Hospital for further examinations and was advised he will require a medical certificate prior to his next future engagements.
 
Race 3: MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS 3YO MDN HCP - 1050M
 
The start of the event was delayed approximately two minutes when THE CRANOCH proved difficult to load.
 
DESERT GRIT – Hampered shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room inside the final 100m.
 
REPLACE THE ACE – Shifted out on jumping, bumping with RIP UP RUBY. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
THE CRANOCH – Was reluctant to load, delaying the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.  Trainer N Vagg was advised that gelding would be required to trial prior to its next future race start. Trainer Vagg stated that THE CRANOCH would now be sent for spell.
 
CHERRY ROSE – Made contact with the inside barrier partition on jumping. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
STEPUPANDPLAY – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in marginally, hampering DESERT GRIT. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Jockey T Chambers stated that her mount jumped and travelled well in the early and middle stages and upon straightening, she felt confident in the filly’s chances. Jockey Chambers further added that STEPUPANDPLAY tired noticeably over the final 100m and although was well beaten, she believed that her mount would gain fitness from today’s run and wasn’t overly disappointed with the performance. Trainer R Shannon concurred with Jockey Chamber’s statements and added that the pace that the filly set early may have been too genuine, however agreed that the filly would derive benefit from the experience today. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  
 
RIP UP RUBY – Shifted in on jumping, bumping with REPLACE THE ACE.
 
THE UNDERGROUND – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the tie-up stalls and was cleared to start. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor abrasions to its left and right hind fetlocks.  
 
LADY CONSORT – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
OUR BERLINETTA – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
GROVERS PREDICTION – Was difficult to proceed to the barriers. Slow to begin. Trainer J Manzelmann was advised that the filly would be required to trial prior to its next future race start due to its pre-race manners.
 
Race 4: SAVE THE DATE ROCKY CUP JULY 13 OPEN HCP - 1500M
 
BOLD PEDRO – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DEVIL KICK – Slow to begin.
 
KOTABHARU – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: ROSSCO'S PIZZA MDN HCP - 1200M
 
SPIRIT OF HEATH – Had difficulty obtaining clear running until the 100m.
 
DIAMOND SKY – Hung out noticeably near the 900m turn. Trainer J Wehlow was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding. Raced wide throughout.
 
ROSSO LEVANTO (NZ) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running until a point near the 200m. Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
RUMBLING BOY – Near the 950m, bumped in the hindquarters had to be steadied when MUMMIFICATION shifted in. Apprentice B Wheeler was advised to exercise more care.
 
CUMIN SPINNER – Raced keenly near the 900m after contacting DIVINE KAMEHALANI.
 
DIVINE KAMEHALANI – Was tightened and had to be steadied from the heels of RIMBLING BOY when taken in by CUMIN SPIDER near the 900m. Had to steady to avoid the heels of ROSSO LEVANTO (NZ) which shifted out when insufficiently clear approaching the winning post. Apprentice C Graham was advised to exercise more care when allowing her mounts to shift.
 
STREET NEEDS – Near the 900m, had to check to avoid the heels of DIVINE KAMEHALANI which was carried in by CUMIN SPINNER which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey J Stanley pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR131(a) in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in, tightening DIVINE KAMEHALANI (J Bayliss) in onto STREET NEEDS (T Chambers), which was checked and lost its position. Jockey Stanley’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 days with the suspension to commence midnight 21/04/2024 and to conclude midnight 27/04/2024. In assessing penalty, Stewards were mindful of the degree of carelessness, the consequences, the guilty plea and mitigating factors of the incident. Stewards were also mindful of the exemplary record of jockey Stanley in that this was only his second suspension incurred in a 5 year period.
 
HADMYTIME – Near the 900m shifted in and clipped the heels of DIAMOND SKY, which was simultaneously hanging out, blundered and dislodged its rider. As stewards were of the opinion that no individual rider could be attributed full responsibility for the incident, the incident was reported and taken no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Following the incident, Jockey A Sewell was conscious and treated by the on-course QAS officers before being transported to the Rockhampton Hospital for further examinations. Jockey Sewell will be required to complete a cognitive test and produce a medical clearance prior to any future race rides.
 
Due to the delay with the incident in Race 5 the start time for race 6 was amended to 2:01pm with all other races to jump at the already advertised times.
 
Race 6: 2024 MAYORS CUP OPEN HCP - 1200M
 
BRAD – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Had to steady when racing onto the heels of FINE SHOT near the 900m.
 
HARD REYVA – Slow to begin.
 
READY FOR MAGIC – Jumped away awkwardly. Carried wider near the 450m.
 
LAURIE – Held up entering the home straight before electing to shift out, carrying READY FOR MAGIC wider when obtaining clear racing room near the 450m.
 
FINE SHOT – Jockey W Satherley pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) in that he used his whip on 19 occasions in totality. Jockey W Satherley’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period 14 days to commence midnight 20/04/2024 to conclude midnight 04/05/2024.
 
Race 7: STAGE AND AUDIO BM70 HCP - 1300M
 
MOMACK – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
AWOL (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
BOLD HUNTER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
Race 8: TAB 2024 CAPRICORNIA YEARLING SALE CLASSIC QTIS 2YO PLATE - 1200M
 
ROCKY RICH – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
BOOGIE FEVER – Slow to begin.
 
CHIMERA MAGIC – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
MARGOT BARBIE – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
OOHLALOUVRE – Bumped heavily by ROCKY BLONDE which shifted out abruptly near the 1100m. Jockey J Bayliss was fined $300 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted.
 
ROCKY BLONDE – Near the 1100m, stepped out abruptly making heavy contact with OOHLALOUVRE.
 
VICTORY STATEMENT – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
Race 9: GREAT NORTHERN CAPRICORNIA YEARLING SALE QTIS 3&4YO CLASSIC HCP - 1300M
 
RINGER'S REWARD – When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice E Lang stated that after beginning moderately and being slow into stride from the wide barrier, she was forced to ride the filly at the tail of the field. She added that RINGER’S REWARD travelled well throughout the middle stages and improved slowly but genuinely into the race, however upon straightening, she made the decision to bring her mount to the outside of the field. She further added that although the filly continued to improve in the home straight and the concluding stages, her mount was inclined to lay out throughout this period which may have been a factor in the performance. Apprentice Lang then stated that she believed she may have erred in her decision to take RINGER’S REWARD to the outside of the field and instead should have persisted for a run closer to the rail where she may have had an opportunity to track the eventual winner UNDER THE CAP into the event. Stewards noted the comments. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
HUSSY EMPRESS – Shifted in on jumping, hampering ROBUST BOY.
 
ROBUST BOY – Hampered on jumping when HUSSY EMPRESS shifted in and THE HAIRDRESSER shifted out.
 
THE HAIRDRESSER – Shifted out on jumping, hampering ROBUST BOY. Upon returning to scale, Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount was inclined to hang out over the last 300m, placing him at a disadvantage riding his mount out over the final stages.
 
TAKERU – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
EYES ARE LION – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
THE LAST SAGA – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 10: WILLIAM NEIL BAULCH C1 HCP - 1200M
 
ROZNAMLA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
SWEET JINA – Trainer Z HOHN was fined $100 under the provisions of AR106(1) for SWEET JINA being presented to race without blinkers.  Slow to begin. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed it to be lame in the off-fore leg. Stable representation H Butler was advised that SWEET JINA would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next future race start. Stable representative H Butler advised stewards that the stable will consider the mare’s immediate racing future. As a result of this information, stewards asked trainer Z Hohn to confirm the future of SWEET JINA when that information becomes available.
 
GILBERT'S GOLD – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
DIAMOND MONEY – Overraced in the early stages.
 
CRYPTIC VERSE – Raced wide throughout. Trainer J King was fined $100 under the provisions of AR106(1) for CRYPTIC VERSE being presented to race without blinkers.  
 
OBLIQUITY – Slow to begin.
 
ROCKY REBEL – Slow to begin.
 
MY GIRL SPIRIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 11: ALLENSTOWN SQUARE MEATS BM65 HCP - 1050M
 
MAMARAGAN – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.
 
VALTINO – When questioned regarding today’s performance, Apprentice E Lang stated that her mount had only travelled fairly throughout the event, and when asked the mare for an effort shortly after entering the home straight, VALTINO failed to respond to her riding urges and as a result, eased down her mount over the concluding stages. Apprentice Lang further added that she believes VALTINO requires further distances. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lameness in the near-fore leg. Trainer N Walsh was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next future race start
 
BENCOOLEN – After being loaded, became fractious in the barriers, and struck out at the back gates getting its hind leg caught. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
SINGLE MEMO – Was declared a late scratching at 4:26pm on veterinary advice after an examination at the barriers revealed SINGLE MEMO to have sustained a significant laceration to its tongue with no standdown required. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on SINGLE MEMO be refunded with the following deductions to apply to all successful wagers:
 
1st Place – DOUBTING EYE – 4 cents the win, 3 cents the place
2nd Place – SHADOWAY DRIVE – 9 cents
3rd Place – 8 cents
 
Race 12: MP SECURITY RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HCP - 1400M
 
ALL THE SHOPS – Near the 300m had to steady to avoid the heels of BLUE JACKET which was carried out by LYRNIC LASS. Apprentice Y Lewis was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) in allowing her mount to shift out when insufficiently clear. Held up for majority of the home straight, racing in restricted room for the majority, before obtaining clear racing room near the 150m.
 
BLUE JACKET – Raced wide throughout. Upon returning to scale, Jockey L Tilley reported that his mount felt awkward over the final stages of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed minor abrasions
 
YOUNG HENRY – Bumped with AZURE DE LAGO on jumping.
 
HANGIN' AROUND – Jockey J Stanley reported that his mount was inclined to hang out in the home straight and in particular near the 300m.
 
LYNRIC LASS – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOLD TYRANT – Had difficulty obtaining clear running until a point near the 200m.
 
WHATJEUDOIN' – Steadied from heels when attempting to gain a run near the 300m. 
 
DIVINE HUNTER – Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice B Johnson stated that during the event her mount failed to travel and in the home straight, she thought something had gone amiss with DIVINE HUNTER and eased the mare out of the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer K Miller advised stewards that DIVINE HUNTER would now be leaving his stable. Stewards nonetheless advised trainer K. Miller that DIVINE HUNTER would be required to trial prior to its next future race start.
 
AZURE DE LAGO – Bumped with YOUNG HENRY on jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 12.       Apprentice Y Lewis – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
 
Fines
Race 8.         Jockey J Bayliss – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Use of the whip 8 times prior to the 100m – $300
Race 10.       Trainer J King – AR106(1) – Presented horse to race without blinkers – $100
Race 10.       Trainer Z Hohn – AR106(1) – Presented horse to race without blinkers – $100
Race 11.       Trainer R Vale – AR106(1) – Late gear change submitted for SO YOU BATTLE – $100
Race 11.       Jockey A Butler – AR190(3) – Accepting ride when overweight – $200

Suspensions
 
Race 5.         Jockey J Stanley – AR131(a) – Careless Riding – 6 Day Suspension – m/night 21/04/2024 to m/night 27/05/2024
Race 6.         Jockey W Satherley – AR132(5) – Use of the whip 19 times in totality – 14 Day Suspension – m/night 20/04/2024 to m/night 04/05/2024
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 2 – Colin Lennon – Illness
Race 5 – Adam Sewell – Injury from fall
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
CLASS OF ROYALTY, LONERGY (2), BEE TWO, THE HOME TEAM, CHERRY ROSE, STEUPANDPLAY, DEVIL KICK, TOUR DE FIELD, FINE SHOT, BUNGARRIBEE LAD, ROCKY RICH, MARGOT BARBIE, VICTORY STATEMENT, UNDER THE CAP, THE HAIRDRESSER, SENNAPROST, DOUBTING EYE & BOLD TYRANT
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and LUCKY EXCHANGE, BETTER THAN WORDS, DEVIL KICK, FINE SHOT, BUNGARIBEE LAD, ROCKY RICH, TRACK TALE, SHADOWAY DRIVE AND WHATJUEDOIN’
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3.         THE CRANOCH – Reluctant to Load – To officially barrier trial
Race 3.         GROVER’S PREDICTION – Difficult to proceed to barriers – To officially barrier trial.
Race 5.         DIAMOND SKY – Hung Out – Warning
Race 10.       SWEET JINA – Lame Off-Fore – Veterinary Certificate required.
Race 11.       VALTINO – Lame off fore – Veterinary Certificate required.
Race 12.       DIVINE HUNTER – Poor Performance – To officially barrier trial
 
Falls
Race 5.         STREET NEEDS – Adam Sewell
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1.         MR DUDWEY – (a) C Graham
Race 3.         THE CRANOCH – A Layt
Race 5.         HADMYTIME – A Sewell
Race 6.         READY FOR MAGIC – (a) B Wheeler
Race 10.       MY GIRL SPIRIT – (a) M Castle
Race 11.       ARCHER’S TREASURE – (a) T Fenlon
Race 11.       BENCOOLEN – J Huxtable
Race 12.       YOUNG HENRY – W Satherley
 
Late scratchings
Race 11.       SINGLE MEMO – Veterinary advice @ 4.26pm.
 
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.