QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
 
ROCKHAMPTON SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – HVY 8           
RAIL – +0.5m ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 6.14
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T. Hudson
Stewards – S. Larkins, E. Suli, H. Gillett, S. Stehbens and G. Wust
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Rockhampton 15/06/2024 - Race 2: TAB QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1300 M
 
Nick Walsh – Stewards have completed their analysis of betting activity surrounding FINE SHOT prior to the scratching of stablemates HELL and SAILORS’ RUM. The betting reports of Wagering Service Providers disclosed nothing of concern and in particular there was no evidence that any party in connection, either directly or indirectly, with FINE SHOT, HELL or SAILORS’ RUM, had placed any bets of note which would result in the price fluctuations that occurred. Stewards could not be satisfied with the information available that there was anything nefarious in relation to the betting activity that occurred on this occasion.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the late acceptance time for the meeting and transferred races from the abandoned Rockhampton meeting on 28/09/24 stewards extended leniency to licensees in relation to late scratchings of dual acceptors and late rider declarations.
 
Stewards approved late rider changes as per the race day summary.
 
Due to delays with jockey R. Stewart’s flight and unable to make race 1 stewards approved jockey C. McIver as the replacement rider.
 
 
Race 1: MARK BUNT MENSWEAR BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1802 metres
 
TAVIS TOWN (NZ) – Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
 
SEERESS – Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result.
 
FLAMENCO ROSE – When questioned in relation to the seemingly poor performance jockey C. McIver stated that the mare had travelled well throughout the event and when asked for an effort near the 600m FLAMENCO ROSE failed to respond. He further added that in his opinion the mare failed to handle the wet track conditions today. Trainer R. Vale concurred with the statements of jockey McIver and undertook to report back to stewards in the days subsequent as to how FLAMANCO ROSE pulls up.
 
 
Race 2: ROCKY SIGHT AND SOUND Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
DAWSON DROVER – Bumped on jumping by SUPER ROOSTER.
 
SPIRIT OF HEATH – Slow to begin.
 
HOLY CROWN – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
JUKE BOX JIMMY – Slow to begin.
 
GREEN PARK – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Jockey T. Chambers was fined $600 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for her use of the whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 4 more than permitted.
 
ATLANTIC LACE – Began awkwardly and very slow to begin.
 
KLONDIKE STRIKE – Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the seemingly poor performance jockey J. Stanley stated that he could offer no explanation in regard to the poor performance today. Trainer C. Taylor stated that he was also disappointed with today’s performance and could offer no explanation to the poor performance. He further added that he would be looking into the immediate racing future of KLONDIKE STRIKE within his stable. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
SUPER ROOSTER – Began awkwardly bumping DAWSON DROVER. Over raced in the early stages.
 
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
BUTE MOVES – Slow to begin and impeded shortly after the start. Near the 600m carried inwards by RIVERVIEW RED making heavy contact with the running rail and as a result checked noticeably. Jockey T. Chambers (RIVERVIEW RED) was subsequently issued with a charge under AR131(a) in which she carelessly permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear causing apprentice C. Collis (BUTE MOVES) to severely check. Ms Chambers was subsequently suspended for a period of 12 days to commence from M/N 30/06/24 until M/N 12/06/24.
 
PHANTOM FLIGHT – Raced greenly throughout, most noticeably over the concluding stages.
 
MAHTIKKAINSTINCT – Fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly.
 
VINROSA – Jumped inwards at the start bumping RIVERVIEW RED.
 
BIKER – Jumped inwards at the start. Jockey S. Collett reported to stewards that BIKER was inclined to lay outwards entering the home straight and in her opinion the gelding would benefit from the use of a bubble cheeker in BIKER’s gear.
 
OUR BERLINETTA – Trainer T. Cook was advised that a warning would be placed on OUR BERLINETTA for proving difficult to proceed to the barrier.
 
RIVERVIEW RED – Began awkwardly, making contact with the outside barrier partition and bumped with VINROSSA shortly after the start.
 
FLYING MAPLE – Blundered on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 4: RED LION HOTEL QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
ES AR SEVENTYONE (NZ) – Jumped inwards at the start impeding BLUE KENTUCKY MOON.
 
FRASER'S RIDGE – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SCRUB CHAIN –Began awkwardly.
 
TELEKI – Began awkwardly, shifted outwards shortly after the start impeding BLUE KENTUCKY MOON
 
ASK ME MATE – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL – Began awkwardly and impeded shortly after the start by ES AR SEVENTYONE (NZ) and TELEKI.
 
CATMISS – Jockey J. Stanley reported that his mount over raced throughout and he recommended to connections that in his opinion the filly would benefit from removal of the blinkers in future starts.
 
FASHIONS GALORE – Bumped heavily on jumping by JUNGLEDELI.
 
JUNGLEDELI – Abruptly shifted out on jumping heavily bumping FASHIONS GALORE.
 
RIVELLY – Raced wide throughout.
 
FABULOUS HOFFA – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 5: WINDSCREEN AMBULANCE Class 6 Plate 1100 metres
 
JUNGLE BEAT – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance trainer J. O’sing stated that the gelding has been in work for a significant period of time which may have attributed to the performance, he further added that he would see how JUNGLE BEAT pulls up in the days subsequent to reassess his plans this preparation.  
 
VETTA VELOCITA – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards in the early stages of the home straight.
 
DOUBTING EYE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until a point leaving the 400m.
 
BARNEY RABBLE – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
RUBUNKAR – Over raced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained on a number of occasions.
 
Following the running of the race the track was upgraded to a soft 7.
 
 
Race 6: GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1050 metres
 
PARADE GROUND – Approaching the 400m shifted inwards off the heels MISS DURIAN which shifted outwards. Apprentice M Castle (MISS DURIAN) was reminded of her obligations to ensure she is clear of other runners when shifting ground.  Disappointed for a run for the majority of the home straight. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted over the final 600m jockey A. Butler stated his instructions were to have PARADE GROUND where comfortable in the run and after jumping well but not mustering early speed he elected to keep PARADE GROUND on the inside until entering the home straight where he positioned himself one off the rail in an attempt to track SEISME into the race. However, when PRETTY SLICK (R. WIGGINS) improved into a run he had anticipated taking and after being inconvenienced when MISS DURIAN (M. Castle) shifted out, he immediately elected to shift to the inside of that runner which then placed him in a position where it proved difficult to obtain clear running until the concluding stages. Jockey Butler further added that after discussions with connections prior to the race it was their view that the inside portion of the track was the best going and therefore he was mindful of that when making decisions in the home straight. Jockey Butler further advised that when he initially shifted away from the inside entering the home straight, he was of the view that an opportunity to obtain clear running would eventuate, however due to movement of other runners, this did not occur resulting in his decision to continue to look for runs available to the inside. When assessing the explanation tendered by jockey Butler, stewards acting on their own observations, positioning and movement of other runners, stewards could not be satisfied that the decisions of jockey Butler were unreasonable in the circumstances.
 
PRETTY SLICK – Held up for clear running until a point near the 350m.
 
DRAGON'S SNIP – Jumped inwards at the start bumping JE SUIS FABULEUX.
 
SUPER FAST – Slow to begin. Approaching the 400m had to momentarily restrain and shift outwards from the heels of PARADE GROUND when that runner shifted in, jockey A. Butler (PARADE GROUND) was reminded of his obligation to ensure his mount is clear of other runners when shifting ground. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
 
SEISME – Over raced in the early stages and had to be restrained.
 
MISS DAURIAN – Near the 400m shifted outwards in an attempt to obtain clear racing room. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 350m.
 
JE SUIS FABULEUX – Began awkwardly bumping with DRAGON’S SNIP.
 
SUPER SLICK – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 7: TAB TATTERSALLS SPRINT OPEN Handicap 1200 metres
 
STAMPE – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
 
HONKYTONK DIVA – Began awkwardly and buffeted between runners shortly after the start and lost some ground. Held up for clear racing room until a point approaching 150m when switching out across the heels of FASTCONI. When questioned in relation to the performance of the mare jockey J. Stanley stated that after beginning awkwardly and buffeted after the start he was unable to obtain a position near the lead which was the intention, he also stated that the mare failed to travel as well as it normally would and felt flat throughout the event. Jockey Stanley further added that when looking to improve into a run between FASTCONI and LETMELETGO his mount failed to respond in a manner that would enable him to push into that run. Jockey Stanley further stated that as a result of this decision to switch to the outside of FASTCONI to be in clear running, and whilst he was satisfied with how HONKYTONK DIVA finished off the race as he was of the belief that the horses in front of him had peaked on their run and were coming back to the field which may have flattered his mares performance. When questioned in relation to the performance trainer C. Taylor expressed some disappointment with the way the mare was ridden however when considering the circumstances he was pleased with the performance of the mare.
 
KNIGHT'S SWORD – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
FASTCONI – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 8: BELROMA PARK Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300 metres
 
VALLEY OF DREAMS – Jumped outwards at the start.
 
TRACK TALE – Over raced in the early stages and had to be restrained from the heels of EYEWITNESS near the 900m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice C. Collis was reminded of his obligation to stop and straighten his mount when shifting ground.
 
EYEWITNESS – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Slow to begin.
 
HARBELLE – Slow to begin.
 
FINESSE TESS – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ANOTHER DIMENSION – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 9: Callaghan Park Winter Racing Carnival RATINGS BAND 0 -
55 Handicap 1300 metres
 
GOLD WITNESS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m.
 
BANKONAJET – Slow to begin.
 
HOOKS (NZ) – Had difficulties obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight and bumped with TOY BLAZE when gaining clear running near the 300m. Jockey W. Satherley was fined $300 under AR132(5) for his use of the whip 16 times in total, 2 more than permitted.
 
TOY BLAZE – Bumped near 300m.
 
THUNDER KNOB – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 10: TAB TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP OPEN Handicap 1600 metres
 
MAJOR ARTIE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
ENUFF HE SAID – When questioned in relation to the performance jockey S. Collett stated that the gelding felt one paced and when asked for an effort near the 500m ENUFF HE SAID failed to let down. When questioned trainer S. Green stated that she could offer no explanation other than that the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. Stewards advised Ms Green to report back in the days subsequent regarding the conditions of ENUFF HE SAID. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
UNDER THE CAP – Blundered on jumping. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 250m.
 
LE HEROS – Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead near the 1200m.
 
MOENAVE – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 400m.
 
 
Race 11: Farm and Garden Products Class 1 Handicap 1600 metres
 
STRUCK TWICE (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
REPLACE THE ACE – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 400m.
 
GENERAL WOLFFE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Unable to obtain clear racing room until leaving the 200m.
 
ARBAT – Raced wide in the early stages. When questioned in relation to the performance of the gelding trainer R. Vale stated that he could offer no explanation to the performance, he further added that he would consult the connections in relation to the immediate racing future of ARBAT. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
CUMIN SPINNER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ROCKY REBEL – Began awkwardly.
 
DOOM DIVA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
DESERT GRIT – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
WHATJEUDOIN' – Jumped outwards at the start and slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
 
GIRRAMAY – Stood flat footed as the start was affected. Trainers representative B. Newport was advised that the gelding would have a warning placed on its record for being flat footed.
 
TELMESOMETHIN'GIRL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers after making contact with the outside running rail leaving the mounting yard and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
R2 – Tasha Chambers – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $600 – Use of whip prior to 100m.
R9 – Warwick Satherley – AR132(5) - $300 – Use of whip in totality

Suspensions
R3 – Tasha Chambers – AR131(a) – Careless riding – 12 days – M/N 30/06/24 until M/N 12/06/24
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
HOLY CROWN, SCRUB CHAIN, VETTA VELOCITA, MAXIE TAP(NZ), UNDER THE TAP, GENERAL WOLFFE
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
R3 – OUR BERLINETTA – Warning – Pre-race behaviour
R11 – GIRRAMAY – Warning – Flat footed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         1 TAVIS TOWN (NZ) - Sean Cormack
                    4 SEERESS - Ms Tahlia Fenlon (a0/50kg),
                     5 FLAMENCO ROSE – Chris McIver
Race 2:         1 DAWSON DROVER - Ashley Butler
Race 4:         4 OFFANGO - Ryan Wiggins
                    8 THE PUBLICAN - Cody Collis (a1.5/52kg),
                    14 RIVELLY - Chris McIver
                    15e FABULOUS HOFFA - Brendon Newport
Race 5:         8 INVINOVICH - Ron Stewart
Race 6:         11 MISS DAURIAN - Ms Melea Castle (a1.5/51kg),
Race 8:         9 SPRING VALLEY - Mr Warwick Satherley
Race 11:       6 REPLACE THE ACE - Mr Warwick Satherley
                    15 GIRRAMAY - Brendon Newport
 
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.