QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB

FRIDAY 12TH JULY 2024

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT (5)
RAIL – +2.5M ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.57

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – S. Larkins, T. Hudson, H. Gillett, S. Stehbens & G. Wust


RACE 1: CHAS JONES MEMORIAL QTIS 2YO & 3YO MDN PLT - 1200M

BIKER – Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.

RHUVAAL – Overraced in the early stages. Held up for clear running until approaching the 300m. Hung in noticeably when placed under pressure in the home straight. Shifted wider over the concluding stages when racing greenly.

FRASER'S RIDGE – Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained. Held up for clear running until approaching the 300m.

GENERAL JETBALL – Contacted and taken wider on jumping by SCRUB CHAIN.

SCRUB CHAIN – Shifted out abruptly on jumping and contacting GENERAL JETBALL with jockey J. Stanley becoming momentarily unbalanced in the saddle. Trainer T. Smith was advised a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL – Overraced in the early stages of the event and had to be steadied from heels on multiple occasions. Held up for clear running until approaching the 350m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 2: PHIL PEEL JEWELLER C6 HCP - 1200M

Stewards inquired into an incident near the 150m which resulted in VILLADEN (NZ) and MEDIA EMPIRE being placed in restricted room and severely checked for a number of strides and VETTA VELOCITA being placed in restricted room and having to be steadied. After considering the evidence from apprentice A. Donald (FROSTY BEAR), S. Collett (GROOVIN’ THE MOO), W. Satherley (MEDIA EMPIRE), B. Newport (VILLADEN (NZ)) & apprentice C. Collis (VETTA VELOCITA) and taking into account the available replays and own observations, stewards determined that approaching the 150m, FROSTY BEAR commenced to hang in under pressure whilst simultaneously, GROOVIN’ THE MOO, which was racing on the inside rail, shifted out abruptly under pressure, which in turn resulted in MEDIA EMPIRE being hampered and placed awkwardly at the heels of GROOVIN’ THE MOO, whilst FROSTY BEAR after shifting in, was contacted on the hindquarters by VETTA VELOCITA, resulting in that runner bumping with VILLADEN (NZ). Stewards noted that soon after FROSTY BEAR commenced to shift ground inwards, that apprentice A. Donald ceased riding with the whip and attempted to take corrective measures, whilst at the same time, jockey S. Collett (GROOVIN’ THE MOO) also immediately took corrective measures in an attempt to prevent her mount from shifting ground outwards. When assessing the movement from the runners concerned, the corrective measures applied by Ms Donald and Ms Collett, stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite standard that they could attribute the incident solely to one rider, however issued apprentice A. Donald (FROSTY BEAR) with a reprimand for careless riding in that they were of the view, she may have been in a position to adopt corrective measures sooner than she had on this occasion.

VETTA VELOCITA – Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be steadied from heels on a number of occasions. Steadied from heels when attempting a narrow run near the 200m and near the 150m was again steadied when placed in restricted room when FROSTY BEAR shifted in and VILLADEN shifted out after being taken out.

VILLADEN (NZ) – Pulled extremely hard near the 700m and had to be steadied from the heels of MEDIA EMPIRE. Near the 150m had to be severely checked when taken out and buffeted between MEDIA EMPIRE and VETTA VELOCITA.

DRAMMATICA – Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be steadied from heels on a number of occasions. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight and had to shift wider near the 200m.

MEDIA EMPIRE – Near the 150m had to be severely checked when placed in restricted room when GROOVIN’ THE MOO shifted out and VILLADEN shifted out after being taken out by VETTA VELOCITA

GROOVIN' THE MOO – Shifted out when placed under pressure near the 150m.

FROSTY BEAR – Shifted in marginally when placed under pressure near the 150m.


RACE 3: REES R & SYDNEY JONES SOLICITORS MDN HCP - 1300M

BUTE MOVES – Jumped awkwardly.

HEROIC OSCAR – Brushed the running rail when momentarily overracing near the 1100m.

IRRESISTIBLE FORCE – Raced wide in the early stages before obtaining a position outside the lead near the 700m.

PHANTOM FLIGHT – Slow to begin.

EFFEMINATE – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

GO GIRL GO (NZ) – When questioned regarding the performance, apprentice A. Jones stated that her mount travelled only fairly during the event and when she placed the mare under pressure, GO GIRL GO (NZ) failed to respond to her riding and went to the line in a disappointing manner. She added that GO GIRL GO (NZ) felt a bit dour and may not have handled the float trip up to Rockhampton. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

MR GREY – Inclined to hang in during the home straight.

GREEN PARK – Jumped awkwardly.


RACE 4: ROCKHAMPTON MINI LOADS KEN RUSSELL MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HCP - 1300M

ALEACO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SANTORINI SUMMER – Held up for clear running until nearing the 200m.

GULF OF SIDRA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious in the day stalls and struck its head and was subsequently declared a late scratching on 12.55pm on veterinary advice. Trainer J. Lewis was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to GULF OF SIDRA’s next start.

MAXIE TAP (NZ) – Near the 700m commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of ALEACO on a number of occasions. Inclined to lay in noticeably in the home straight.

YULE MY HERO – Blundered on jumping.

MIL CIENTO – Jumped awkwardly.

DOONA – Jumped awkwardly. Jockey R. Dolan reported that his mount was inclined to hang out during the event.


RACE 5: ROCKHAMPTON MINI LOADS KEN RUSSELL MEMORIAL RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HCP - 1300M

STORM FORCE TEN – Bumped on jumping with TREBLA. Held up for clear running until near the 200m and bumped with THE BLONDE GODDESS near the 100m.

SENNAPROST – Raced wide before obtaining cover near the 700m.

ICY ISEA – Jumped awkwardly.

ISHOTTHEDEPUTY – Raced wide with cover throughout.

HOOKS (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.

THE BLONDE GODDESS – Jockey L. Tilley reported that his mount travelled well throughout the event, however when he asked the horse for an effort, the filly failed to respond and, in his opinion, may have choked down in the run and as a result. He added that over the concluding stages his mount contacted STORM FORCE TEN and overreacted to this contact and shifted out taking TREBLA wider. Trainer G. Green concurred that he may be of the belief that THE BLONDE GODDESS choked down and in light of today’s performance, would be sending THE BLONDE GODDESS for a spell as well as experimenting with the gear of the filly upon its return to racing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

TREBLA – Bumped on jumping with STORM FORCE TEN. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight and taken wider near the 100m when THE BLONDE GODDESS shifted out.


RACE 6: HIGGINS COATINGS BM65 HCP - 1050M

BARNEY RABBLE – Held up for clear running until a point near the 300m.

MR ENCORE – Raced wide throughout.

RUBUNKAR – Overraced in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding his riding in the home straight, jockey R. Stewart reported that his intentions were to attempt to get to the inside, however was satisfied after finding himself in a position with cover behind the speed. He added that upon straightening, his intentions were to attempt to persist for a run between MR TANGLES and MR ENCORE, as he was of the belief that as MR ENCORE had endured a tough run and he would most likely be able to force a run between those runners. He added that when he was not able to do this as MR ENCORE held its position, he looked to improved wider on the track, but VAST KAMA had improved to his outside simultaneously which forced him to persist for a run to the inside. Jockey Stewart further added that as his mount was travelling strongly and inclined to lay in throughout the home straight, he was unable to gain a run which enabled him to test his mount fully. When assessing jockey Stewart’s comments and viewing the available replays, stewards were satisfied the explanation could be supported and took the matter no further.

SUPER FAST – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 7: TAB BELLE OF CAPRICORNIA FILLIES AND MARES BM70 HCP - 1400M

HARBELLE – Jumped awkwardly.

I AM TAKINGTHELOT – Raced wide throughout.

GOLDEN ATHENA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

MENARI MAGIC – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey G. Cartwright stated that her intentions were to race closer to the speed, however after beginning only fairly, her mount failed to muster speed and she was forced to race further back than intended. She added that after settling in the race, her mount never travelled and when she asked the mare for an effort in the home straight, MENARI MAGIC failed to respond to her riding and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Trainers representative J. Unwin confirmed the instructions and added that after not being able to be closer to the speed, this was detrimental to the filly’s chances. He added that in the circumstances, the stable was not overly disappointed with the performance and would report back to stewards if anything were to come apparent with the mare in the days subsequent. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

LINDA'S MAGIC – Bumped on jumping then blundered shortly after. Apprentice M. Castle reported that her mount was inclined to hang in throughout the event.

ZURI ZURI – Raced wide with cover throughout.


RACE 8: ONE SYNDICATIONS ROCKHAMPTON NEWMARKET - 1300M

BONAPARTE – Held up for clear running until easing across the heels of MAGIC IN ME to improve into clear running.

EF TROOP – Slow to begin. Held up in the early part of the home straight. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

TIGER LEGEND – Jockey R. Stewart pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 9 times prior to the 100m and was fined $500.

MR MAESTRO (NZ) – Declared a late scratching at 10.13am after a veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying mild heat in the offside fore pastern and fetlock. Trainer B. Healey was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to the gelding’s next start.

ART BY CONCORDE – Raced wide throughout.

ROCKRIBBED – Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance, stable representative A. Allen stated that after being forced to race wide for the entirety of the event, the stable were satisfied with how the gelding finished off its race in the circumstances.

EXETER – Raced wide throughout.

KNIGHT'S SWORD – Slow into stride.

LETMELETGO – Raced wide with cover throughout.

MOMACK – Jumped awkwardly contacting the inside barrier partition.

SIR WARWICK – Jumped awkwardly contacting the inside barrier partition. Restrained from heels for a number of strides upon entering the home straight. Jockey J. Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 15 times in totality and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 18th July 2024 and to expire midnight 25th July 2024.

FASTCONI – Raced keenly in the early stages.


RACE 9: GREAT NORTHERN BM55 HCP -1600M

The start was delayed momentarily when jockey J. Bayliss was dismounted from GOLD WITNESS and was examined by the on course QAS officials. A subsequent examination revealed no apparent injuries and jockey Bayliss was cleared to take the ride.

VISUAL ELEMENT – Jumped awkwardly.

I'M BLUEY – When questioned Jockey J. Stanley reported that although his mount was inclined to lay in throughout the early stages, he was still disappointed with the performance of the gelding. Trainer C. Taylor stated that he could not offer any explanation regarding the performance and advised he will report to stewards on the condition of the gelding overnight.

SON OF SATONO (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.

SHOUTS ALL DAY – Raced keenly in the early stages and had to be steadied on a number of occasions. Jockey L. Tilley stated that his saddle slipped during the event which placed him at a disadvantage throughout.

LITTLE SHOW – Jumped awkwardly.

FRIJOLES – Slow to begin.

PARISIAN LADY – Appeared to be accidentally struck over the head by another rider’s whip near the 300m. Raced in restricted room from the home turn until a point near the 100m.

Following the running of this race on return to the mounting yard, GOLD WITNESS shifted out abruptly and dislodged jockey J. Bayliss. As jockey Bayliss was unable to weigh back in in a timely manner, stewards enacted AR208(3)(b) and declared correct weight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Apprentice A. Donald – careless riding – AR131(a)

Fines
Race 9. Jockey R. Stewart – use of whip 9 times prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500

Suspensions
Race 8. Jockey J. Bayliss – use of whip 9 times prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - Midnight


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race.
RHUVAAL, SCRUB CHAIN, VETTA VELOCITA, GO GIRL GO, MIL CIENTO, ISHOTTHEDEPUTY, MR ENCORE, MENARI MAGIC, TIGER LEGEND, ROCKRIBBED, HONKYTONK DIVA, FREE CARRY

Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners, BIG DEMEANOR, VETTA VELOCITA, IRRESISTIBLE FORCE, MIL CIENTO, SENNAPROST, PRETTY SLICK, EL OF A SENORITA, SIR WARWICK, BONAPARTE, GENERAL WOLFFE.

Warnings/bars
Race 1. SCRUB CHAIN – Shifted out abruptly on jumping.
Race 4. GULF OF SIDRA – Veterinary certificate required.
Race 8. MR MAESTRO (NZ) – Veterinary certificate required


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. AGNES WATERS – (a) D. Bennett
Race 5. VICTORY GHOST – (a) T. Fenlon
Race 7. SHOWSUMGRIT – J. Bayliss
ZURI ZURI – C. McIver
Race 9. DESERT GRIT – J. Murphy

Late scratchings

Race 4 – GULF OF SIDRA - @ 12.55Ppm – Veterinary advice.
Race 8 – MR MAESTRO (NZ) @ 10.14am – Veterinary advice.

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.