QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB
 
ROCKHAMPTON - THURSDAY – 29TH AUGUST  2024
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – out 8m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.72
 
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S Larkins
Stewards – H Gillett & G Wust
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
MACKAY 22/8/24
Race 5: BOOK FOR CLASSIC RACEDAY SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
DESERT MOON – Trainer Graeme Green reported that the gelding had pulled up well and that he would be continuing with the preparation.
 
SIESME – Trainer Ricky Vale reported that the blood tests conducted failed to reveal any anomalies and that the gelding had pulled up well, he further stated that he would be continuing with the preparation.
 
DINGO 24/8/24
Race 4 - 2:00PM CL & WM HICKEY Class B Handicap 1200 M
 
PLAYFULL KISS – Trainer Kevin Miller reported that the mare had pulled up well however he would be looking into the racing future of PLAYFULL KISS within his stable.
 
GENERAL
Overweight permitted as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Due to an irrigation failure overnight, a section of the track between the 690m and 730m was rated in the heavy range. The track was inspected by stewards and the track curator at 4.30am and further inspected at 7.10am in the presence of senior rider Ash Butler and all parties were in agreeance that conditions were suitable to proceed.
 
Approximately one hour prior to the running of race 1 stewards, course curator, representatives of Racing Queensland and a delegation of four senior riders inspected the area of the track between the 690m and 730m and were unanimously satisfied that the racing surface was suitable for the meeting to proceed.
 
 
Race 1: RJC GALA INDUSTRY AWARDS NEXT SATURDAY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 2 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing jockey J Stanley (ASK ME MATE) 2nd to view the replays to ascertain if he had grounds to protest against SUN WORSHIPPER (M Castle) 1st in the home straight. After viewing the replays, Mr Stanley elected not to proceed and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
ASK ME MATE – Over raced in the early stages. Leaving the 200m switched outwards off the heels of SUN WORSHIPPER when that runner laid in marginally.
 
SCRUB CHAIN – Bumped shortly after the start by SUN WORSHIPPER. Raced wide throughout.
 
ELECTRIC BRAE – Began awkwardly. Briefly tightened upon entering the home straight.
 
MISHANI DESTINY – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Leaving the 400m when laying inwards was shifted outwards and then bumped with CARACRISTI.
 
CARACRISTI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in upon entering the home straight and carried MISHANI DESTINY in, resulting in ELECTIC BRAE being briefly tightened. Bumped by MISHANI DESTINY leaving the 400m.
 
SUN WORSHIPPER – Jumped inwards at the start then stepped out shortly after when being corrected, bumping SCRUB CHAIN. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SECRET BOOM – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Gave ground noticeably over the final 300m. When questioned in relation to the performance, apprentice T Fenlon stated that SECRET BOOM had not travelled well throughout and proved difficult to ride out due to the gelding hanging inwards in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that the gelding would be stood down to a satisfactory trial to prove its competitiveness.
 
 
Race 2: TAB BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP   1600 M
 
 
KNIFE'S EDGE – Began awkwardly and slow into stride.
 
TRICKY BEANS – Began awkwardly and raced keenly in the early stages.
 
CUSACK – Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure.
 
MOCAMBO – Began awkwardly.
 
TYCOON BABY – Laid, inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 3: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP         1100 M
 
Declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing stewards to consider a protest lodged by jockey J Huxtable (LAMENTUM) 2nd against SNAZZY SNITZEL (jockey T Chambers) 1st alleging interference over the final 400m. After hearing evidence from riders and connections of the respective runners, stewards were of the view that leaving the 400m LAMENTUM progressed to improve to the inside of SNAZZY SNITZEL when that runner raced greenly and shifted inwards resulting in LAMENTUM being impeded briefly and shifting out across the heels of that runner. It was also determined that leaving the 200m SNAZZY SNITZEL, continued to race greenly and shifted outwards, carrying LAMENTUM slightly wider. Stewards were of the view that the degree of interference suffered to LAMENTUM did not outweigh the margin of one and a quarter lengths between the two runners at the finish and therefor dismissed the protest.
 
FRACTIONAL – Began awkwardly. Jockey J Stanley reported that FRACTIONAL had sprung a right front shoe in running and stated he was of the view that FRACTIONAL would derive benefit from further racing experience and would be better suited to races over further distances than that of today’s event. Trainer C Taylor concurred with the statements of jockey Stanley. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
SNAZZY SNITZEL – Jumped outwards at the start. Over raced in the early stages. Shifted inwards near the 300m impeding LAMENTUM and then shifted outwards under pressure near the 150m carrying LAMENTUM wider. Raced greenly throughout resulting in jockey T Chambers having to stop riding and straighten her mount on multiple occasions in the home straight.
 
PEAKING TOM – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Shifted wider near the 700m when over racing to avoid the heels of KAI MONDO.
 
KAI MONDO – Began awkwardly.
 
LAMENTUM – Began awkwardly. Switched out off the heels of SNAZZY SNITZEL near the 200m. Carrier wider marginally over the final 150m
 
RUSSIAN LAD – Began awkwardly. Made the turn awkwardly near the 800m.
 
BIKER – Began awkwardly and impeded shortly after the start by SNAZZY SNITZEL.
 
 
 
Race 4: CAULFIELD CUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1050M
 
The start of this race was delayed slightly due to the protest hearing from race three.
 
DOUBTING EYE – Held up for clear racing room until a point near 300m.
 
GROWL – Began awkwardly and shifted in shortly after the start.
 
SRINI – Held up for clear racing room until a point leaving the 150m.
 
ENABLER – Began awkwardly and slow to begin. Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after the start when GROWL shifted in. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI FRAUDSTER – Began awkwardly and slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: FLICK ANTICIMEX RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
 
MIL CIENTO – Jumped in the air at the start.
 
CALL ME MARILYN – Began awkwardly.
 
WHITSUNDAY SESSION – Blundered on jumping causing jockey J Stanley to become momentarily unbalanced. Over raced in the early stages.
 
VITTHAL – Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
ELESPRIT MISS – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LITTLE MISS BELLE – Began awkwardly.
 
DEFROSTED – Slow to begin. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 6: ROCKY SIGHT AND SOUND OPEN HANDICAP 1300 M
 
STAMPE – Shifted out to obtain clear racing room near the 500m.
 
OUTBACK ACTION – Slow to begin.
 
FIGHTING COMMANDO – Bumped shortly after the start by BOLD PEDRO.
 
LETMELETGO – Began awkwardly. Clipped the heels of CHICKERARTIE and blundered slightly approaching the 500m when that runner was carried wider by STAMPE. Jockey W Satherley (STAMPE) subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(a) for careless riding in that he carelessly directed his mount outwards bumping CHICKERARTIE and carrying that runner wider resulting in LETMELETGO clipping heels and blundering. When considering penalty stewards were mindful of the degree of interference suffered, Mr Satherley’s guilty plea and relatively poor record. Mr Satherley’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight the 7th of September 2024 and expire midnight the 16th of September 2024.
 
SIR ROCKET – Shifted in on jumping carrying BOLD PEDRO in bumping FIGHTING COMMANDO. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BONDURANT – Slow to begin. Commenced to over race once obtaining a position outside the leader near the 900m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOLD PEDRO – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 350m.
 
CHICKERARTIE – Began awkwardly and blundered soon after the start. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
GOLDEN ATHENA – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Dingo on 24/08/2024 and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 7: MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT CALLAGHAN PARK CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
 
HANGIN' AROUND – Over raced in the early stages. Carried wider approaching the 400m.
 
NOBLE HEART – Bumped by BUSH DIAMOND approaching the 400m.
 
BOLD HUSSAR – Slow into stride. Carried wider approaching the 400m. Laid inwards when placed under pressure from a point near the 300m.
 
BUSH DIAMOND – Began awkwardly. Laid out bumping NOBLE HEART approaching the 400m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CONNEWARRE – Raced wide in the early stages. Carried wider near the 400m.
 
LADY TOWNSON (NZ) – Slow to begin. When questioned in relation to the performance jockey S Cormack stated that the mare had travelled well throughout the event however when asked for an effort it failed to respond. Trainer D Rideout reported to stewards it is his intention to obtain blood tests for the mare and will report back to stewards any findings. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
THE LAST SAGA – Near the 400m laid outwards carrying multiple runners wider on the track. Inclined to lay outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHADOW PROJECT – Bounded on jumping. Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
Race 8: CAPRICORN SURVEY GROUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP 1500M
 
BLUE AS – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
 
GENERAL WOLFFE – Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.
 
ENTERPRISE SUCCESS – Began very awkwardly and bumped by FLAMENCO ROSE and DOOM DIVA shortly after.
 
WHATJEUDOIN' – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
 
DOONA – Over raced in the early stages and had to be restrained.
 
ANOTHER DIMENSION – Jumped inwards at the start inconveniencing DOOM DIVA
 
FLAMENCO ROSE – Jumped inwards at the start bumping ENTERPRISE SUCCESS. Raced wide throughout.
 
DOOM DIVA – Inconvenienced at the start and bumped with ENTERPRISE SUCCESS. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
VOLARCHI – Over raced in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Overweight
Race 6 KNIGHT’S SWORD – Ryan Wiggins + 1kg (56.5kg)
Race 8 DOOM DIVA – Sean Cormack + 1kg (55kg)

Suspensions
Race 5 – Warwick Satherley – AR131(a) – 9 days – MN 7/9/24 until MN 16/9/24
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
MOCAMBO, DOUDTING EYE, VITTHAL, OUTBACK ACTION, CONNEWARRE, DOOM DIVA
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
R1 – SECRET BOOM – Trial – Poor performance
 
Protests
Race 3 – Second vs first - Dismissed
 
 
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.