QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON TURF CLUB

YEPPOON TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2024

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – H. Gillett, S. Stehbens, G. Wust


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Thangool 14 September 2024
NOEL HOWARD MEMORIAL COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER / THANGOOL NEWMARKET OPEN Handicap (1200 METRES)

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the circumstances in Apprentice J. Devine (DRAGON’S SNIP) being dislodged near the 300m. After hearing all evidence from Apprentice Devine, Jockey P. Hamblin (TIGER LEGEND) and Jockey A. Spinks (DIGGITY) and viewing the available replays, stewards could not be comfortable in determining if any one rider were at fault of the incident. Stewards however reminded all riders of their obligations in ensuring that they are clear of other runners when shifting ground at all times.


GENERAL

Stewards approved the following overweights:

Race 2. Tasha Chambers – +1kg
Race 4. Justin Stanley – +1kg
Tasha Chambers – +1kg
Race 5. Apprentice Jaimee-Lee Devine – +1kg

Apprentice J. Devine was declared the rider for SAVVY MISS in Race 5. Stewards granted permission for Apprentice Devine to ride the mount +1kg due to the fact that she had only recently returned to riding from injury and that there were no other available riders that could take the ride closer to the advertised weight.

Due to transport difficulties regarding delayed flights, stewards approved Jockey L. Tilley to be replaced by Jockey A. Butler on THE HOME TEAM in Race 1.


Race 1: TAB QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP (1300 Metres)

THE HOME TEAM – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey A. Butler stated that THE HOME TEAM was very one paced throughout the event and had failed to respond to his riding urges. Jockey Butler further stated that THE HOME TEAM would benefit a closer inside barrier draw were the gelding would be able to attempt to obtain a position in the lead.

MISHANI DESTINY – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Jockey J. Huxtable stated that the fast pace set in the early stages of the event proved detrimental to MISHANI DESTINY’s chances over the final stages. Jockey Huxtable further added that the gelding did not handle the firmer track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

BETTER THAN WORDS – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $500 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip 9 times prior to the 100m, 12 in totality. When determining penalty, stewards were mindful that this was Jockey Wiggins’ first offence in the previous six months.

MOET AT MIDNIGHT – Jumped away awkwardly.

SIMPLY TINA – Slow to begin.

MISHANI OPAL – Raced keenly and wide in the early stages.


Race 2: GREAT NORTHERN MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres

The start of the race was delayed allowing NEVA BREEZE to receive remedial farrier attention after dislodging its near hind shoe. As the shoe was unable to be reshod, NEVA BREEZE was granted permission to race bare in both hind legs with the offside shoe removed.

SPIRITED SMILE – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

GENERAL HIPPO – Shifted out on jumping, bumping TWILIGHT STEPS. Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of SEND THE MONEY on a number of occasions and had to shift out near the 800m to obtain clear racing room.

TWILIGHT STEPS – Bumped on jumping by GENERAL HIPPO.

ME TIME – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

TOHUKU – Slow into stride. Raced ungenerously throughout. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Trainer J. Manzelmann advised stewards that TOHUKU may have resented its gear and that he would be looking to remove all gear for its next start. Trainer Manzelmann was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for its racing manners and would be monitored at its next start.

NEVA BREEZE – Raced wide in the early stages.

READY TO GROOVE – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Had to shift out to obtain clear racing room near the 150m.

SEND THE MONEY – Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.

Following the running of Race 2, the track was upgraded to a GOOD 3 retrospectively.


Race 3: GRAEME DOUGAN MEMORIAL BM65 HANDICAP (1800 Metres)

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards viewed the available replays to ascertain if STREET GLORY had gained an advantage at the start. After viewing the replays, stewards determined that STREET GLORY’s barrier gate had opened fractionally earlier due to the mare having lowered its head below the gate and pushing upwards at the time the gates were opening. Due to the fact that STREET GLORY was also awkward and slow away from the remainder of the field, stewards determined that mare had not gained an unfair advantage and correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

DEEPSTRIKE (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

TAKE THE LEAD – Jumped away awkwardly.

MOCAMBO – Jumped away awkwardly.

TRICKY BEANS – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted by Apprentice J. Devine racing three-wide in the early stages of the event, Apprentice Devine, in the presence of Trainer/Master J. Devine, stated that her instructions were after jumping away, assess and settle in the best position possible in that if the gelding jumped away well, look to obtain a positive position or if slow away, settle to the rear of the field. Apprentice Devine added that TRICKY BEANS races one paced and that after beginning slowly, she elected to settle in a rear position three wide. Trainer Devine confirmed the instructions. When questioned whether or not Apprentice Devine could have allowed her mount to settle in a position further forward with cover to the outside of TAKE THE LEAD near the 1500m, Apprentice Devine stated that TRICKY BEANS has a tendency to overrace when being restrained and that the gelding is best ridden free rolling in a tempo where comfortable, therefore allowed her mount to settle and race in the three-wide position. When further questioned whether or not immediate after jumping slowly away Apprentice Devine could have elected to settle in a rear position on the rail, Trainer Devine stated that TRICKY BEANS is a horse that also resents being crowded and confirmed the comments made by Apprentice Devine. Nonetheless, stewards noted the explanation given by Apprentice Devine, however due to her relative inexperience to race riding, stewards determined her culpability to be low and advised that her ride would be referred to the Racing Queensland Apprentice Training Team for review and tuition.

STREET GLORY – Fractious in the barriers prior to jumping. Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Trainer J. Wigginton was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for its barrier manners.

DELIUS – Jumped away awkwardly.


Race 4: PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS OPEN HANDICAP (1100 Metres)

The start of the race was delayed when FROSTIN’ proved difficult to load.

BLUE KENTUCKY MOON – Raced keenly in the early stages. Upon return to scale, Apprentice L. Tilley reported that his mount had become awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

LETMELETGO – Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 150m.

ASPEN LAD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

CAPTAIN FOX – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SRINI – Slow into stride. Upon return to scale, Jockey J. Murphy reported that his mount failed to travel at any point in the event and was disappointed with the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

FROSTIN' – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.


Race 5: JOHN MILNE MEMORIAL QTIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000 Metres)

The start of the race was delayed when SPITZBERG underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of its rider and was found to be lame in the off foreleg. SPITZBERG was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:34pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SPITZBERG be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply:

2 cents in the dollar for the win (AMBERINGER)
2 cents in the dollar for the place of the winner (AMBERINGER)
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place (WOODSTOCK ROCK)
6 cents in the dollar for 3rd place (ITHINKBETTA)

Trainer I. Prizeman was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding’s next start.

The start of the race was further delayed allowing the removal of multiple kangaroos from the track near the top of the home straight.

GEE UP – Jumped away awkwardly.

BOLD BLAZE – Shifted in on jumping, impeding LITTLE IFFY.

NO ONE THERE – Jumped away awkwardly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

WOODSTOCK ROCK – Shifted out on jumping, impeding LITTLE IFFY. Overraced in the early stages. Laid in over the concluding stages before being corrected by its rider.

CASH PIT – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed lacerations to the off-hind leg. Trainer J O’Sing was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding’s next start.

BADLIFEDECISION – Became awkwardly placed on the heels of CASH PIT near the 700m and elected to shift out to obtain clear racing room.

AMBERINGER – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ITHINKBETTA – Jumped outwards at the start bumping SAVVY MISS.

MISHANI TALENT – Jumped away awkwardly.

LITTLE IFFY – Impeded on jumping by BOLD BLAZE and WOODSTOCK ROCK.

SAVVY MISS – Jumped inwards at the start bumping ITHINKBETTA.


Race 6: MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT CALLAGHAN PARK QTIS CLASS 3 PLATE (1000 Metres)


Apprentice L. Martyn was dislodged on route to the barriers and subsequently underwent an examination by the on-course QAS officers and was cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.

The start of the race was delayed allowing the removal of multiple kangaroos situated at the 200m in the home straight.

COBBO – Shifted out on jumping, impeding OUR HEART THROB.

OUR HEART THROB – Impeded on jumping by COBBO and GOTTA HERO.

KARAKAROO – Dipped on jumping. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

LAST LAUGH – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

MARTINI MOMENT – Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

TOW THE LINE – Slow to begin.

BOLD AND SMOOTH – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages. Passing the 900m, elected to shift out to avoid the heels of KARAKAROO and obtain clear racing room.

GOTTA HERO – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, impeding OUR HEART THROB.



Race 7: DONATE TO AUSTRALIA PROSTATE CANCER BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1400 Metres)

BOLD HUSSAR – Raced wide throughout. Near the 100m placed in restricted room when OUR TURN NOW (NZ) shifted in under hard riding. Apprentice O. Kendal was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).

OUR TURN NOW (NZ) – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight, placing BOLD HUSSAR in restricted room near the 100m.

CITY PLAYBOY – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide until obtaining a position in the lead near the 700m.

DESERT MOON – Bumped on jumping by ALEACO. Overraced in the early stages.

ALEACO – Jumped inwards at the start bumping DESERT MOON.

MIGHTY JUDD – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ROY'S ROAD – Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BO BO BEWARE – Raced wide throughout.

DIAMOND SKY – Impeded shortly after the start and lost considerable ground when D’ESPRIT commenced to buck and shift inwards.

D'ESPRIT – Bucked for some distance after the start before being retired out of the race. Trainer R. Stenhouse was advised that D’ESPRIT would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. Apprentice Olivia Kendal – AR131(a) – Careless riding

Fines
Race 1. Ryan Wiggins – $500 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip prior to the 100m


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race.
THE HOME TEAM, GENERAL HIPPO, MOCAMBO, LETMELETGO, BOLD AND SMOOTH & BO BO BEWARE

Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2. TOHUKU – Warning – Racing manners.
Race 3. STREET GLORY – Warning – Barrier Manners.
Race 5. SPITZBERG – Veterinary certificate
Race 5. CASH PIT – Veterinary certificate
Race 7. D’ESPRIT – Satisfactory trial - Bucked

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. THE HOME TEAM – Ashley Butler
Race 2. SPIRITED SMILE – Ryan Wiggins
Race 3. TRICKY BEANS – Apprentice Jaimee-Lee Devine
Race 5. SAVVY MISS – Apprentice Jaimee-Lee Devine

Late scratchings

Race 5. SPITZBERG – Late scratching @ 3:34pm – Vets advice


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.