QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROMA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 4 APRIL 2020
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 (SAND)
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – T. Preston, D. Kerwick, B. McErlean
Clerk of Scales – D. Kerwick
Judge – J. Moody
Veterinarian – Dr. T McClymont
Swab Attendants – D. McDonald
Starter – S. Crouchley
Stewards Secretary – M. Weir
 
GENERAL
 
The following horses were declared late scratchings due to no riders being available:
 
Race 3.  LAST ROUND – 11.50am
Race 5.  D’GREAT BEAUTY – 11.50am
Race 5.  AUTHADANE – 3.05pm
Race 6.  MALFOY – 10.50am
 
Jockey S. McGovern was reprimanded under AR. 128(1) for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: HAHN ULTRA CRISP MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
DROGON – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.
 
RECONCILED – Hung out throughout.
 
FEELING THORNY – Hung in throughout.
 
Race 2: EXPLORERS INN CLASS 4 PLATE – 1000M
 
No racing incidents.
 
Race 3: SNAP FITNESS ROMA BENCHMARK 50 H’CAP – 900M
 
CRISTOVAO – When questioned by Stewards in relation to the gelding’s seemingly improved performance today, trainer G. Arnold advised that at the horse’s most recent start at Kilcoy it was slow to begin and settled in a rearward position which placed it at a significant disadvantage, particularly on the tight Kilcoy circuit. He added that because the gelding was able to lead in today’s race he had expected an improved showing, particularly bearing in mind the gelding’s run two starts ago at Chinchilla where it was placed third.
 
YOKIA – Stewards questioned jockey C. Bryen in relation to his riding from the 600m. Jockey Bryen advised that after being loaded into the barriers, the gelding became fractious on two occasions and then became awkward on jumping away. He added that he rode his mount aggressively in the early stages, however from the 600m he became concerned with the horse’s action and felt that something may have been amiss with the gelding and, for this reason, he elected to ease his mount out of the race from leaving the 600m. Jockey Bryen went on to say that during the preliminary the gelding felt free in its action and he had no concerns at this stage. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding immediately following the race revealed no apparent abnormalities. A secondary veterinary examination which was undertaken on the gelding also revealed no significant findings. Trainer W. Baker undertook to advise Stewards should anything come to light in the coming days regarding the horse’s post-race recovery.
 
MISS MOSS – Bumped on jumping away.
 
ONELASTCROWN – Slow to muster early speed and lost ground.
 
PUMP ACTION – Began awkwardly, and then lost further ground whilst racing ungenerously shortly after the start.
 
LOGSPLITTER – Began awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
 
Race 4: ROYAL ON 99 OPEN H’CAP – 900M
 
TYCOON ZIP – Made heavy contact with the running rail during the preliminary and was examined by the veterinary surgeon upon arriving at the barriers. The gelding was subsequently passed fit to start. Dipped on jumping away.
 
MY COUSIN BOSSY – As C. Bryen was to be overweight, G. Steele was substituted as rider. Stewards accepted jockey Bryen’s explanation regarding his weight and took no further action.
 
CASH’N’RUN – Hung out throughout.
 
Race 5: XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 45 H’CAP – 1200M
 
ACCOUNTANT – Knuckled badly on jumping away resulting in jockey S. McGovern being dislodged shortly after the start. On returning to the enclosure, jockey McGovern was examined by Queensland Ambulance Officers and cleared of any apparent injury. Jockey McGovern was also cleared to fulfil his remaining engagement.
 
AURIC GOLD – Began awkwardly and lost ground shortly after the start, and then failed to muster early speed.
 
EXCEEDINGLY MEHGA – Knuckled on jumping away.
 
Race 6: IRON JACK QTIS BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 1200M
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI WRANGLER – Declared a late scratching at 8.50am for veterinary reasons.
 
IRONORE GINA – Declared a late scratching at 4.45pm on veterinary advice after arriving on course with swelling to its near fore leg. Trainer R. Kerwin was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to next racing.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
S. McGovern – failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time – AR. 128(1)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 6.  IRONORE GINA – swelling to near fore leg; late scratching – veterinary clearance req’d – AR. 20(e)
 
Falls
Race 5.  S. McGovern – dislodged from ACCOUNTANT shortly after the start.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           SIRATRO - John Rudd
Race 2.           IL BANDITO - Ms Hannah Phillips
Race 3.           YOKAI - Chris Bryen
Race 4.           MY COUSIN BOSSY - Gemma Steele
                        ALLENA - App. Tessa Townsend
Race 6.           MADLUCE MISSILE - App. Dan McGillivray
                        THE CONSIGLIERE - John Rudd
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.          LAST ROUND – no rider – 11.50am
Race 5.          D’ GREAT BEAUTY – no rider – 11.50am
Race 5.          AUTHADANE – no rider – 3.05pm
Race 6.          MALFOY – no rider – 10.50am
Race 6.          MISHANI WRANGLER – veterinary reasons – 8.50am
Race 6.          IRONORE GINA – veterinary reasons – 4.45pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision