QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB INC
 
TUESDAY 30 JULY 2024
 
WEATHER – FINE 
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5                  
RAIL – + 4.5M ENTIRE
PENETROMETER – 5.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – H. Gillett
Stewards – S. Larkins, T. Hudson, E. Suli, S. Stehbens
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
MACKAY 26/7/2024
 
Race 1 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIBBO AND LAUREN Maiden Plate (1200 M)
 
JUST LIKE ROSIE – Trainer T. Cook advised that following the run, JUST LIKE ROSIE had pulled by lethargic and that he will be undertaking blood tests in the coming days. Trainer Cook stated that he will report back to stewards on the results of the blood tests.
 
Race 2 – PAYNE PRINT QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap (1300 M)
 
PAPASITO – Trainer C. Taylor advised that PAPASITO has been sent for a spell.
 
Race 4 - BLACKS REAL ESTATE H.L. BLACK MEMORIAL OPEN Handicap (1800 M)
 
MAJOR ARTIE – Trainer J. Wehlow reported that MAJOR ARTIE had pulled up well following its last start and it was his intentions to look into possible gear changes as the gelding continues its current preparation.
 
Race 7 – LADBROKES MACKAY NEWMARKET (1300 M)
 
TIGER LEGEND – Trainer J. Manzelmann advised that TIGER LEGEND had pulled up well following its run, however added that he will be getting full in-depth scans completed and to ensure that there is no underlying issues and would report back to stewards on the findings of those scans.
 
Race 8 - M2E SERVICES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap (1300 M)
 
BARNEY RABBLE – Trainer J. McConachy advised that BARNEY RABBLE has come to the end of its current preparation and will be sent for a spell.
 
 
GENERAL
 
Random urine samples were collected from riders at today’s meeting for analysis.
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
 
Race 2.         JUKE BOX JIMMY – Jockey C. Whiteley – +0.5kg
Race 2.         PORTOLA – Jockey T. Chambers – +0.5kg
Race 7.         MISS RINEHART – Jockey J. Stanley – +1kg
 
 
Race 1: GALA INDUSTRY AWARDS 7TH SEPTEMBER QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD AND THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (1050 M)
 
The start of the race was delayed due to SUPERONIC being difficult to load. Once loaded, SUPERONIC became fractious and reared on multiple occasions before being removed to undertake a pre-race veterinary examination, further delaying the start. SUPERONIC was cleared to race by the on-course veterinarian and when attempting to re-load the filly, it refused and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 1:22pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards ordered that all bets placed on SUPERONIC be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:
 
11 cents in the dollar for the win (POWER OF KATIE)
12 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner (POWER OF KATIE)
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place (CATMISS)
 
Trainer J. Wehlow was advised that SUPERONIC would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.

MOSCOW CITY – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
BETTER THAN WORDS – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CATMISS – Raced greenly in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider on a number of occasions.
 
FASHIONS GALORE – Slow to begin. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the filly to be lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer S. Rundle was advised that FASHIONS GALORE would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
POWER OF KATIE – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MOSCOW CITY near the 800m. Held up in the early stages of the home straight before electing to shift out to obtain clear racing room approaching the 300m.
 
 
Race 2: TAB QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1300 M)
 
BACK TO BLACK – Slow into stride, trailed the field thereafter. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A. St Vincent was advised that a warning would be placed on BACK TO BLACK’s record for being uncompetitive.
 
DUKE OF LANCASTER – Slow to begin. Approaching the 900m, shifted out to avoid the heels of RIP UP RUBY and elected to race wide from that point.
 
SILVERADO MISS – Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 900m, had to be steadied when overracing onto the heels of OUR BERLINETTA and shifted out inconveniencing RIP UP RUBY which had to steady for a number of strides. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
RIP UP RUBY – Approaching the 900m, had to be steadied for a number of strides to avoid the heels of SILVARADO MISS which shifted out. Apprentice T. Fenlon was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a). Jockey A. Layt was reprimanded under the provisions of AR132(5) for using the whip on 16 times in totality.
 
BIKER – Slow to begin. Near the 850m improved onto the heels of OUR BERLINETTA and had to be restrained.
 
Race 3: EMPIRE APARTMENT HOTEL MAIDEN HANDICAP         (1500 M)
 
DAWSON DROVER – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m.
 
HE'LL HAVACHAT – Shifted in on jumping, bumping the hind quarters of TOUCHOFCLASS (NZ). Elected to race wide from the 1050m.
 
TOUCHOFCLASS (NZ) – Bumped in the hind quarters on jumping by HE’LL HAVACHAT which shifted in. Bumped with MR GREY shortly after the start. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer P. Duncan stated that he had made changes to the filly’s gear by removing the tongue-tie. Trainer Duncan further stated that the step-up in distance from its most recent starts and the lower class of other runners today, could be attributed to the seemingly improved performance.
 
MR GREY – Bumped with TOUCHOFCLASS (NZ) shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted and whether there was an opportunity to obtain a position closer to the rail in the event, jockey W. Satherley stated that after starting from the widest barrier, it was his intention to obtain a position one off the rail in a forward position as instructed, however due to a number of runners improving to his inside he was unable to obtain his desired position. Jockey Satherley further added that given the tempo of the race, leaving the 1200m he thought it was his best option to remain in the 3-wide position rather than to restrain and lose momentum during that point of the race. Steward’s noted jockey Satherley’s explanation.
 
SIRENE – Jumped away awkwardly. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 300m.
 
JUKE BOX JIMMY – Trainer K Smyth reported that he would be looking into the immediate racing future within his stable.
 
PORTOLA (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
HADMYTIME – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: GREAT NORTHERN BM60 HANDICAP (1050 M)
 
BUNDYANDCOKE – Impeded on jumping by BUSH DIAMOND which shifted in and THE LAST SAGA which shifted out.
 
RUBUNKAR – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
BUSH DIAMOND – Shifted in on jumping, impeding BUNDYANDCOKE.
 
THE LAST SAGA – Shifted out on jumping, impeding BUNDYANDCOKE.
 
Race 5: THOMOS BETTA HOME LIVING BM65 HANDICAP (1500 M)
 
TRICKY BEANS – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOCAMBO – Slow to begin.
 
MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALEACO – Raced wide in the early stages and raced keenly before being restrained. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
STREET GLORY – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the outside barrier partition.
 
BOLD SPLENDOR – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey A. Layt stated after beginning poorly, he had to settle further back than anticipated and that when asked for an effort, the mare failed to respond to his riding and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Trainer G. Taylor added that he was not overly disappointed in the run, however after being first up over 1500m, Mr Taylor stated that in his opinion he believed that the mare may have been better suited over a shorter distance first up and further added that he will look to continue with its current preparation and would report to stewards on the mare’s condition in the days subsequent. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
 
COCO CUBER – Slow to begin. Shifted wider leaving the 400m to obtain clear racing room. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: ROCKHAMPTON BUSINESS MACHINES 0 - 55 HANDICAP (1200 M)
 
MIL CIENTO – Shifted out on jumping and bumped VICTORY’S GHOST.
 
VICTORY'S GHOST – Bumped on jumping by MIL CIENTO which shifted out and MISS RINEHART which was taken in by D’ESPRIT. Laid in when placed under pressure from a point near the 200m. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance in today’s event, Trainer D. Gardiner stated that it was his intention to settle closer to the speed, however after being impeded shortly after the start, VICTORY’S GHOST had to settle further back in comparison to recent starts, and by doing so may have helped the gelding settle into the run. Mr Gardiner further added that the drop back in distance may have attributed to today’s performance.
 
OOVII – Bumped in the hind quarters by ANOTHER DIMENSION shortly after jumping. Commenced to overrace when placed in restricted room near the 800m and bumped with PLAYFUL KISS, buffeted with D’ESPRIT carrying that runner wider.
 
TAHKIAN BUBBLES – When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey C. Whiteley stated that TAHKIAN BUBBLES was travelling well in the early stages, however when asked for an effort in the home straight, the filly failed to respond to his riding urges and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination no abnormalities.
 
D'ESPRIT – Shifted in on jumping, bumping MISS RINEHART. Near the 900m, carried wider near the 800m by OOVII which was buffeted in restricted room to the inside, and lost ground.
 
TAKERU – Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
ANOTHER DIMENSION – Bumped on jumping by DEFROSTED and bumped the hind quarters on OOVII shortly after. Put in an awkward stride near the 50m.
 
DEFROSTED – Shifted out on jumping, bumping ANOTHER DIMENSION.
 
MISS RINEHART – Jockey J. Stanley was declared the late rider by stewards and was permitted to ride the mount 1kg overweight as there were no other suitable riders available. Bumped on jumping by D’ESPRIT and was carried in bumping VICTORY’S GHOST.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
Race 2.         Tahlia Fenlon – AR131(a) – Careless Riding
Race 2.         Adrian Layt – AR132(5) – Use of the whip in totality (16 times)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BACK TO BLACK, MR GREY, PEPPERDINE, BOLD SPLENDOR, TAKERU
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1.         SUPERONIC – Refused to load – To trial
Race 1.         FASHIONS GALORE – Lame Off-Foreleg – Veterinary clearance required  
Race 2.         BACK TO BLACK – Uncompetitive – Warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 6.         MISS RINEHART – J. Stanley  
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1.         SUPERONIC – Late scratching @ 1:22pm – Refused to load
 
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.