QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT

Aramac Racing Club
19th August 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Dirt RAIL – True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Suli
Stewards – D. Macklyn, K. McCracken
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Z. Lines
Veterinarian – Dr D. Mackenzie
Starter – A. Allom


Race 1: D&C PARKER HELICOPTERS QTIS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (1000 metres)

Upon reviewing the stewards patrol footage of the head-on to the jump, Stewards found that two runners drawn in the furthest barriers had started the event from the incorrect barriers.

Stewards inquired into the matter, questioning Jockey T. Brummell (BI TURBO), Jockey E. Bell (FREDDIE EDDIE) and Starter A. Allom regarding the reasoning behind why they took up the incorrect barriers. Both Jockey T. Brummell and Jockey E. Bell stated that they had questioned the starter if they were being loaded into their correct barriers, however they were instructed by the Starter to enter the following barriers where their mounts had jumped from – Jockey T. Brummell (Barrier 7), Jockey E. Bell (Barrier 6). Stewards accepted the explanation of Jockeys Brummell and Bell in that they had made all reasonable endeavours to occupy their drawn barriers and then had complied with the direction of the Starter.

Given that correct weight had already been announced and that Stewards were satisfied that jumping from the two furthest barriers had no detrimental impact or effect on the running of the race and the placings of both runners, Stewards took no further action under the provisions of AR198(2).

Starter A. Allom was advised in that in future when questioned by riders regarding their correct barrier draws to refer to his starters paperwork as well as liaise with the Stewards.

FUTURE IDEA (NZ) – Bounded on jumping.

BI TURBO – Bumped on jumping with FREDDIE EDDIE. Raced wide throughout the event.

FREDDIE EDDIE – Bumped on jumping with BI TURBO. Raced wide throughout the event.

ALGEROBA – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.


Race 2: CROKERS FUEL & OILS Maiden Plate (1000 metres)

DISPUTE – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in and had made the bend awkwardly near the 900m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

I AM JIMMY – Raced wide throughout the event. Jockey T. Brummell pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR132(5) for using his whip 17 times in totality. He was subsequently suspended for a period of 7 days starting midnight 19th of August 2023 to midnight 26th August 2023.

SUMMER SIZZLING – Slow into stride.

CUDDLE RUG – Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.

HEAVEN BLESS – Became fractious in the barriers and reared backwards, dislodging Jockey J. Rudd. Was declared a late scratching at 2:14pm on veterinary advice after an examination at the barriers revealed the mare to be lame in the left-hind leg. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on HEAVEN BLESS be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

4c in the dollar for the win
6c in the dollar for the place

Trainer C. Prow was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior its next future race start and that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record for its barrier manners. Jockey J. Rudd was assessed by the on-course QAS officers and was cleared to ride his remaining engagements.

LIL’S CHOICE – Was declared a late scratching at 11:13am due to no available rider.


Race 3: JEFF DOLGNER MEMORIAL Class 6 Plate (1200 metres)

ENTERPRISE GRAND – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

LIEUTENANT – Laid out over the concluding stages of the event.

SHARPAY RULER – Upon returning to scale, Jockey A. Bakos reported that her mount had slipped shortly after jumping.

GALACTIC EXPRESS – Shortly after jumping away, GALACTIC EXPRESS had dipped and dislodged its rider, Jockey J. Rudd, and had continued on with the field riderless. Jockey J. Rudd was assessed under the concussion protocols by the on-course QAS officers and was cleared to ride his remaining engagements.

BRETON – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance in today’s event, Apprentice T. Leslight stated that he wasn’t displeased with the performance and stated that the gelding is better suited to racing over further distances. Apprentice Leslight also stated that he was able to fully test his mount out over the concluding stages and that the gelding had shown an improvement from its previous starts.

MONDIAL EXPRESS – Raced wide throughout the event.

SKOOZI’S FLYER – Upon returning to scale, Jockey B. Richardson stated that her mount was inclined to hang out throughout the event.


Race 4: ARAMAC CUTPRICE Class B Handicap (1400 metres)

SHUT IT DOWN – Raced wide throughout the event.

SEEUSCOMING – Upon returning to scale, Jockey T. Brummell stated that shortly after jumping his mount’s breastplate had broken resulting in his saddle shifting which placed him in difficulty for the remainder of the event.

RED ZORRO – Was declared a late scratching at 11:13am due to no available rider.

ROSETTES – Was declared a late scratching at 11:13am due to no available rider.

BRENT STREET – Raced in restricted room passing the 800m. When questioned regarding today’s performance, Jockey B. Richardson stated that after leading in the early and middle stages her mount began to tail off from the remainder of the field over the concluding stages. Jockey B. Richardson also stated that the mare is better suited over shorter distances.

HERE’S HARRY – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.


Race 5: TJF MILK JOHN DOLGNER MEMORIAL CUP OPEN Handicap (1400 metres)

SMOOTH MOVE – Raced in restricted room passing the 100m.

CENTAUR – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

THE SQUIRE – Was reluctant to load prior to the start. Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

CAFFREY (IRE) – Apprentice T. Leslight stated that his mount failed to travel throughout the event.

DARK ARCHER – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Jockey A. Bakos reported that her mount made contact with the inside running rail during the event.

GALAPAGOS – Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions

Race 2 – Jockey Tim Brummell – AR132(5) – 7 Day Suspension – m/night 19/08/2023 to m/night 26/08/2023


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars

Race 2 – HEAVEN BLESS – Warning – Barrier Manners

Race 2 – HEAVEN BLESS – Lame in the Left-hind leg – Vet Clearance required


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3 - #9 SKOOZI’S FLYER – Ms Brooke Richardson


Late scratchings

Race 2 – #9 LIL’S CHOICE – Late Scratching @ 11:13am – No Rider Available
Race 2 – #8 HEAVEN BLESS - Late Scratching @ 2:14pm – Vets Advice
Race 4 – #5 RED ZORRO - Late Scratching @ 11:13am – No Rider Available
Race 4 – #7 ROSETTES - Late Scratching @ 11:13am – No Rider Available



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.