QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
ROMA RACE CLUB
 
SATURDAY 9th JULY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 3 Dirt  RAIL – TRUE
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – T Preston
 
Stewards – W Glass, D Kerwick
 
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
 
Judge – Club
 
Veterinarian – Dr W Nason
 
Starter – J Harvey
 
Photo finish Operator- N Evans
 
 
GENERAL
 
The following riders were permitted to ride overweight by Stewards.
 
Race 1- Jky T Banks- +.5kg; Race 3- Jky C Rogers +.5kg; Race 7- Jky M Schrapel +.5kg; Jky L Miller +2.0 kg
 
Race 2- DAWN ZERO, NEVRON LION were vetted pre-race due to the period of extended time that elapsed between this and their previous runs. Both horses were passed fit to start by the attending Veterinarian.
 
 
Race 1: ROMA TAXATION SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES
 
 
CANDY DAWN- bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
JUNGLELAND- Began okay, then failed to go the early speed and raced at the tail of the field for the majority of the event. The gelding was vetted post-race due to the seemingly disappointing performance with no abnormalities being detected. Stewards spoke with Trainer W Louden he advised that this was the first time the horse raced without blinkers and that in his view contributed significantly to the horse’s performance today. Stewards noted Mr Louden’s comments.
 
RISING SPIRIT- began awkwardly and bumped CANDY DAWN shortly after the start.
 
EMIRATE PRIDE- raced greenly during the early stages of the race. Appeared to stumble and lost ground when approaching the 300m. Hung out for the majority of the event. After entering the home turn shifted ground momentarily to avoid the heels of RISING SPIRIT. Trainer G Schrader was advised a warning would be placed on the horse for its racing manners after today’s event.
 
 
Race 2: WARREGO OFFICE MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES
 
 
ORDERS- approaching the 600m raced extremely wide with no cover for some distance.
 
GOLD CHANCE- raced three (3) wide with no cover from the 600m point for some distance.
 
PALENTIFUL- bumped by THE SABBATH shortly after the start. Travelled wide with no cover for the majority of the race.
 
THE SABBATH- began awkwardly and bumped PALENTIFUL after the start. Then was bumped by DAWN ZERO after the start.
 
DAWN ZERO- began awkwardly and bumped THE SABBATH after the start. Raced greenly during the early stages of the event. Jockey L Miller advised Stewards that when approaching the 700m point he asked the horse to improve it failed to do so despite his best efforts. Stewards noted Jockey Miller’s explanation. Due to the seemingly disappointing performance of the horse a post-race veterinary examination was undertaken. No abnormalities were detected. Trainer Ms G Steele was advised by Stewards the Mare would have to undertake a Trial and pass to the satisfaction of Stewards.
 
SHORT TAKES- began awkwardly, then raced three (3) wide with no cover for the majority of the event.
 
STEPPING STONE- travelled wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 3:  BLINCO’S YARD SERVICES QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 900 METRES
 
 
RAMTASTIC- Slow to begin.
 
TROMMELSCHLAGEN- began awkwardly and jumped in shortly after the start and tightened another runner to its inside.
 
NOT LIABLE- jumped awkwardly and bumped ROWDASH shortly after the start.
 
ROWDASH- began fairly and was bumped by another runner shortly after the start and then tightened for room between runners, became unbalanced and lost some ground.  Ran on well over the final 300 metres of the event. As a result of the seemingly disappointing performance of the Filly a veterinary examination was performed with no abnormalities detected. Stewards spoke with Trainer M Kropp regarding the Filly’s performance today. Mr Kropp stated he was disappointed in the performance of the filly, the barrier draw was not ideal here as the track is softer on the inside and the horse may not have been suited by the conditions today. He further advised his instructions to the rider were to go forward. Stewards noted Mr Kropp’s explanation. Stewards spoke with Appr Jockey S Robbins, she advised the horse felt good in running, she was hoping to improve her position during the run and felt the Filly did run on well from the top of the straight. Stewards did note her explanation.
 
RUSSMUSS- bumped shortly after the start.
 
BEGIN- began awkwardly and bumped with RUSSMUSS shortly after the start. Travelled extremely wide throughout.
 
Race 4: WILD DESERT QTIS BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 900 METRES
 
 
DYNAMIC VERSE- began slowly. Leaving the 600m when attempting to improve his position, crossed the heels of MOONSTRIKER then raced wide from that point.
 
LEICA SPECIAL- jumped awkwardly at the start and bumped another runner.
 
MIRALIE- raced extremely wide throughout.
 
KING CONI- began awkwardly and bumped LEICA SPECIAL shortly after the start.
 
MOONSTRIKER- tightened for room shortly after the start by LEICA SPECIAL which jumped awkwardly.
 
A GIRL LIKE ALICE- jumped awkwardly and bumped BLACK STREAM at the start.
 
BLACK STREAM- was fractious and reared on two occasions in the barriers. Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Trainer S Rodgers was advised by Stewards that a warning would be placed on the horse for his barrier manners.
 
 
Race 5: BECKS CHOPPING BOARD BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 METRES
 
 
REAL HUSSEY- began awkwardly and made contact with CURIC shortly after the start.
 
CURIC- bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
UNITARY- raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SIR BULLEE- was bumped at the start by YALANJI
 
YALANJI- began awkwardly and bumped another runner shortly after the start.
 
 
Race 6: LIFE MEMBERS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.
 
 
COYNE ROAD- bumped by another runner at the start.
 
BLACK SEA- bumped heavily by another runner at the start and lost ground.
 
MAXIMUM HUSTLE- slow to begin. Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination was undertaken with no abnormalities detected.
 
ROCKY POET- as the start was affected the gelding laid out onto BLACK SEA resulting in that horse being inconvienced.
 
FUNKY FARM- jumped awkwardly and made contact with MAXIMUM HUSTLE shortly after the start.
 
SIMPLE SAGA- jumped awkwardly and made contact with COYNES ROAD.
 
PINNAROO- was slow to begin.
 
RIPOVA- momentarily stumbled approaching the 600 and lost some ground.
 
Race 7: SLATTERY AUCTION OPEN PLATE 1200 METRES
 
 
NICK THE SKIP- Approaching the 500m point the gelding bumped SHERWOOD PRINCE for a stride or two. NICK THE SKIP commenced to lay in momentarily placing SHERWOOD PRINCE in an awkward position at its heels for a stride or two. Stewards inquired into the incident with the outcome being that Appr Jockey S Champkin was reprimanded under AR131(a) for Careless Riding in that although her mount was laying in at that time, she could have done more to ease the pressure off SHERWOOD PRINCE ridden by Jockey H Richardson. When arriving at their decision stewards took into consideration the degree of carelessness, the location of the incident, Appr Champkin’s limited riding experience, her forth right evidence and her record.
 
PIRACY- laid out during the early stages of the event.
 
TYCOON THUNDER- was slow to begin.
 
TYCOON ZIP- began awkwardly and bumped MINTED.
 
MINTED- bumped by another runner at the start and as a result lost ground.
 
SHERWOOD PRINCE- bumped by another runner when approaching the 500m point of the event. Was placed awkwardly at the heels of that runner momentarily.
 
PALATE- As Jockey T Banks was excessively overweight Stewards replaced him with Jockey L Miller who was able to ride the Mare 2.0kgs overweight. Stewards heard submissions from Jockey T Banks and Trainer B Waldron. Trainer B Waldron was reprimanded by Stewards under AR227 (a) for failing to comply with the rider overweight policy. Stewards accepted Jockey Banks evidence and took no further action against him regarding this matter.
 
Race 8: XXXX GOLD OPEN HANDICAP 1640 METRES
 
 
SHIJIN- bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
 
TRUMP ME- began awkwardly and bumped SHIJIN.
 
JOCHBERG- Travelled three- wide with no cover for the majority. On returning to scales Appr Jockey S Champkin advised Stewards that her mount hung in during the early stages of the event. Stewards accepted Ms Champkin’s explanation.
 
AVOCA- L MILLER- jumped awkwardly at the start.
 
Race 9: RTC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BENCHMARKS 60 HANDICAP
 
SALAZAR- was slow to begin.
 
CHESTERS ANGEL- Raced fiercely during the early stages of the event. Travelled wide and hung out for the majority of the event. Appr Jockey A Bakos reported to stewards that she was unable to hold the filly and she continued to over race for the majority of the event. A delay in returning to the mounting yard occurred as the filly had bled from both nostrils. The horse was subsequently vetted post-race and it was confirmed the filly had bled from both nostrils. Trainer C Smith was advised by Stewards that under AR79(4) the horse must not be trained for two (2) months and then start in a race for a period of three (3) months. And would be then required to gallop 1000m in the presence of Stewards prior to racing again. Stewards were contacted by Appr. Jockey A Bakos after today’s meeting advising that she had some soreness in her shoulder/s which may have been due to her mount in Race 9 CHESTERS ANGEL pulling hard and racing fiercely for the majority of the event. Ms Bakos was advised a Medical Certificate would be required prior to her riding again.
 
PACKAGE- was bumped shortly after the start. Then was buffeted between runners, became unbalanced and lost considerable ground.
 
TAPTHETILL- began awkwardly and bumped another runner shortly after the start.
 
PHYLAVE- jumped awkwardly with it’s head in the air.
 
ZABCAN- jumped awkwardly at the start and as a result another runner was tightened shortly after the start.
 
HOLD ALL TICKETS- began awkwardly,
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 Race 7- Appr Jky S Champkin- AR131(a)- Careless Riding- allowed her mount to lay in and shift momentarily when insufficiently clear.
 
Race 7- Trainer B Waldron- AR227(a) – fail to comply with the rider overweight policy.
 
Fines
 
Nil

Suspensions
 
Nil
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
Race 9- Appr Jockey A Bakos- advised Stewards after the race meeting that she had some soreness in a shoulder. Medical certificate Required.
 
Absent jockeys
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries          
 
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
Nil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1- EMIRATES PRIDE- AR75(1)- Warning- Racing Manners.
 
Race 2- DAWN ZERO- AR75(1) -Trial- Racing manners.
 
Race 4- BLACK STREAM- AR75(1)- Warning- Barrier manners.
 
Veterinary Certificates
 
Race 9- HARD CURRENCY- injured when loading. Stewards declared a L/Scr at 8.20am. Vet Certificate Required.
 
Bleeders
 
Race 9- CHESTER’S ANGEL- Trainer C Smith- AR79 - presence of blood in both nostrils...
 
Falls
 
Nil
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
Nil
 
Protests
 
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Race 1- CANDY DAWN- L Miller; TORRADAY- R McMahon; SPIRITUAL BELIEF- R Tilley
 
Race 2- ORDERS- S Sweedman; GOLD CHANCE- R McMahon; STEPPING STONE- S Champkin (a)
 
Race 3- TROMMELSCHLAGEN- R McMahon
 
Race 5- REAL HUSSEY- T Banks; STAYS ON TOUR- R McMahon; GRAIG AND HOFF- S McGovern; BUDDIE OLLIE- S Sweedman; MOVING DAY- J Missen.
 
Race 6- MAXIMUM HUSTLE- J Missen replacing R McMahon; KOTA FLYER- R McMahon; SIMPLE SAGA- S Sweedman
 
Race 7- TYCOON ZIP- S Sweedman; BEWARE- J Missen; PALATE- L Miller replaced T Banks.
 
Race 8- SHIJIN- S Sweedman.
 
Race 9- ZABCAN- J Missen.
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 9- HARD CURRENCY- Injured when loading on float- L/Scr at 8.20am- Vet Certificate Required.
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s 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.