QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
ROMA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – GOOD (SAND)
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – E.Barron, B. Cooke, T. White
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – J. Moody
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Knight
Sample Collection Official – E. Hodges
Starter – R. Hanson
 
GENERAL-
 
Apprentice M Wishart was fined $200 under AR160B for having her mobile phone in her possession in the jockey’s room.
 
RACE 1: HALL CHADWICK QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP -900M
 
GREY FACTOR – Trainer B. Currie was fined $100 for the late rider declaration of App. A. Thompson.
 
DARTS – Slow to begin and lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
AXLROWS – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after by another runner. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BUSTER MOON – Raced greenly throughout.
 
SCHERBATSKY – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
WE CALL HER LOLA – Began awkwardly.
 
SEMAPHORE GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
GREY FACTOR – Raced three wide throughout.  
 
RACE 2: BARDRILL CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000M
 
DAISY PEARL – As App. A. Ross was unable to claim her full allowance she was replaced by App. A. Thompson. Subsequently, App. A. Ross was fined $100.
 
THE LAUNCHER – Slow to begin. Whilst weakening near the 100m was buffeted between runners, became awkward and lost ground. When questioned in relation to the poor performance Rider J. Oliver reported that the gelding was slow to begin and as a result he was obliged to ride aggressively to obtain a forward position and despite this travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages. He added that when placed under pressure the gelding proved disappointing in the home straight. Trainer B. Currie expressed disappointment in the geldings performance which in his opinion failed to handle the sand racing surface particularly given that it was its first start racing in the clock-wise direction. He added that in his opinion the gelding was not suited to the fast tempo of this event and would look to step up in distance at its next start.  Post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
GORESBRIDGE – Bled one nostril. Trainer W. Baker was advised that the gelding would be required to complete a 1000m gallop to the stewards satisfaction prior to its next start.
 
FISHBURGER – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
KICKSTARTER – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
THE SCOOP – Was tightened for room at the start. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
LA VOGLIA - Was tightened for room at the start.
 
SEA PRAISE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
RACE 3: MCINNES WILSON LAWYERS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 HANDICAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when THIRD ROCK required farrier attention.
 
GRAVITY FORCE – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
SCHMIZO – Hampered  at the start and as a result settled further back than anticipated. When questioned in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance Rider L. Tilley explained that after losing ground at the start the gelding resented the kick back and was reluctant to stretch out. He added that in his opinion the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
THE INTERN – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
ISSY COMMAND – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
ZOOMING – Blundered at the start. Raced four wide with cover throughout.
 
RACE 4: COCA COLA MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
HEY AMIGO – Slow to muster speed.
 
SELECT ROYAL – Raced three wide without cover throughout. When questioned in relation to the disappointing performance rider D. Griffin explained that the gelding raced flat and never travelled comfortably during the event. He added that in his opinion the gelding would be better suited in races over a greater distance than of today’s event.
 
EDENANNIE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
LUCKY DEALEN – Blundered at the start.
 
 
RACE 5:SAVANNA ENERGY BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP – 1200M
 
SHEEZALADY- A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a poor post-race recovery.
 
FORSYTH – Due to resuming from a significant spell underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to race. Tightened for room at the start.
 
REAL CONSERVE – Severely tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Disappointed for a run leaving the 600m and lost ground.
 
MAC’S GAL – Fractious in the barriers. Clipped heels and blundered shortly after the start.
 
CHIEF ADVOCATE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
GOLOVKIN – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
SAN VINCENZO – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
ECHOING – Raced five wide without cover throughout.
 
DAYTIME DREAMER – Stood flat footed and lost ground.
 
 
RACE 6:FUELCORP/EAST COAST LUBES/MOBIL/TOXFREE BM 60 HCP – 1640M
 
 
CRAWFISH – Steadied from heels whilst racing keenly passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
GUD ONYA – Blundered badly at the start almost dislodging its rider. Stewards questioned Trainer G Schrader in relation to the improved performance. Mr Schrader advised that the gelding was first up from a spell last start and as a result derived a fitness benefit from the run. He added that the gelding had worked well in preparation for today’s event and as such expected a forward showing.
 
MR OPURRTUNIST – Jumped in the air at the start.
 
DITZY DARCI – Steadied to avoid heels leaving the home straight on the first occasion when POTEMKIN (P Hamblin) shifted in when not completely clear. Rider P Hamblin was reprimanded as a result of this incident.
 
ARTIC CIRCLE- Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
STYLISH LUCK- Began awkwardly.
 
MOHAKA RIVER- Slow to begin.
 
GRAND EDGEROI- Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
RACE 7:ROYAL ON 99 COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/ROMA CUP OPEN HANDICAP – 1640M
 
 
The start was delayed to allow the broadcast of an interstate event.
 
FAB’S COWBOY- Hung out exiting the home straight on the first occasion and shifted wider on the track.
 
HI HARRY- Bumped and forced wider exiting the home straight on the first occasion.
 
GREEN EMPIRE- After making contact with the running rail, became unbalanced and shifted wider exiting the home straight on the first occasion and as a result raced four wide without cover from this point.
 
GIVUS A CUDDLE- Bumped, and as a result was placed in restricted room and was checked exiting the home straight on the first occasion. In this in incident the riders saddle shifted placing him a significant disadvantage for the remainder and as a result took no competitive part in the event. Post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DECONSTRUCTED- Steadied from heels approaching the winning post on the first occasion.
 
PALACE TYCOON- Over-raced badly in the early stages and proved difficult to restrain. Checked to avoid heels exiting the home straight on the first occasion.
 
WELL SIGHTED- Began awkwardly and raced in restricted room in the early stages. Bumped and forced wider on the track exiting the home straight on the first occasion and then raced four wide without cover for the remainder.
 
ISN’T SHE ELEGANT- Checked to avoid heels exiting the home straight on the first occasion.
 
ATOUCHMORE- Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BLUE JEST- Bumped and forced wider exiting the home straight on the first occasion.
 
HEROISM- Over raced in the early stages.
 
 
 
RACE 8:XXXX GOLD/BOYD HARMS MEMORIAL OPEN HANDICAP - 1000M
 
BEAT STREET- Jumped with its head in the air and lost ground. Forced wider on the track by another runner in the early stages.
 
TISANI TOMSO- Raced three wide with cover throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
GENDEBIEN- Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
NARANJA- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
App. M. Wishart – Possession of mobile phone in jockey room - $200 – AR160B
 
Race 1. Trainer B. Currie – Late rider declaration - $100 – L67
Race 2. App. A. Ross – Fail to claim full allowance, replaced - $100 – AR92
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 2. GORESBRIDGE – Bled one nostril, 1000m gallop prior to racing again – AR8(t)
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
SCHREBATSKY, THE LAUNCHER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and GIVEUS A CUDDLE
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Late scratchings
 
Late rider change
Race 2. DAISY PEARL – App. A. Thompson
 
Published subject to correction upon revision