RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2016


WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/GOOD 4 AT 11.55 AM
RAIL – 7M PENETROMETER READING – 4.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, C. Albrecht, T. Fraser
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – R. Thomas, J. Coleman, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, S. Flynn, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Secutor Securities Open H'cap – 2220m

ANTON EN AVANT – As C. Schmidt was indisposed, B. Grylls was substituted as the rider of the horse.

OUR BOY NICHOLAS – Apprentice R. Bayliss reported the gelding did not run out a strong 2200m and, in his view, would be better suited to races over shorter distances than that of today’s event. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

HOT SAGA - Lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 2: Height 4 Hire Open H'cap – 1650m

KALANDULA – Held up rounding the home turn and in the home straight until leaving the 200m.

HONEY TOAST – Bumped by another runner near the 300m.

Race 3: Suez QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1050m

MR ADJUDICATOR – Jumped away awkwardly and was then hampered shortly after the start when bumped by another runner.

ITZ ALRITE – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out and bumped by another runner. Had to be steadied away from heels after leaving the 600m. Jockey D. Browne was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted near the 100m. He stated he had been instructed by connections to make ground to the outside as previously the horse was held up inside close to the rail. Jockey Browne added that whilst his mount was inclined to hang in slightly, he was endeavouring to adhere to instructions and improve to the outside of the heels of ROYAL HUSSY near the 100m. He added however that in hindsight he may have erred with this manoeuvre and should have improved to the inside of ROYAL HUSSY. Jockey Browne also stated that the colt raced greenly throughout. Trainer K. Schweida reported the horse lost its near fore plate in running.

DAMN FINE – Slow to begin.

MUTUAL AGREEMENT – Checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners.

MISHANI SLEUTH – Bumped shortly after the start.

PRINCE OF FLINDERS – Bumped shortly after the start.


Race 4: City Property Services Class 6 Plate – 1050m

VIENNA ROYALE – Slow to begin. Tightened for room shortly after the start between runners. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

LIBERATION – Slow to begin.

BAGGER CHANCE – Bumped on jumping away and became unbalanced, and was bumped again shortly afterwards. Raced wide throughout.

HEART SMART - Had to be steadied from heels when overracing passing the 600m. Disappointed for a run near the 200m and had to be steadied and obliged to shift out. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

NATURAL DANCER – Had to alter course near the 300m to obtain clear running.

SHAPIN LADY – Raced wide throughout.

I AM BOSS – Raced wide throughout.

LADY JETSETTER – Trainer L. Birchley was questioned regarding the tactics adopted by jockey J. Lloyd. He stated he had expected the mare would be positioned midfield and was quite surprised when she took up the lead.

Race 5: Queensland Electrical NMW H'cap – 1200m

MEGA D’ORO – Change of tactics. Connections advised that from the good barrier draw, the gelding would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse subsequently took up a handy position.

KATY’S SON – Bled from both nostrils during the race. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding had bled, it would now incur a lifetime bar from racing.

RAINBOW MAGIC – Blundered on jumping away. Held up at the entrance to the straight.

RECKLESS ABANDON – Bumped on jumping away. Shifted out from behind heels and brushed another runner inside the 50m.

BASIS STRATEGY – Had to be checked approaching the finish line when tightened for room between RECKLESS ABANDON and DOULA. Both J. Byrne, rider of RECKLESS ABANDON, and S. Eilbeck, rider of DOULA, were reprimanded for permitting their mounts to shift ground when not fully clear.

HEARTBREAK HARRY – Raced wide without cover.

URBAN KNIGHT – Raced wide without cover.


Race 6: Business Success Group Falvelon H'cap – 1200m

DREAM CHOICE – Knuckled on jumping away. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer R. Heathcote advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.

MANA MANU – Bumped on jumping away.

SOMEDAY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running after passing the 300m. Shifted in and bumped another runner near the 100m.

THE STOREMAN – Commenced to race fiercely after leaving the 800m. Bumped near the 100m.

GOJO MIMO – Jockey G. Colless could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse.

ESPIRITU – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.





Race 7: Adrenalinethoroughbreds.com.au QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1650m

SAGA OF THE STORM – Made contact with the running rail on 2 occasions in the preliminary. Examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and cleared to start.

LADY ATHENA – A veterinary examination of the horse which was kicked behind the barriers, cleared it to start. Obliged to alter course near the 200m to gain clear running. Had to be steadied momentarily away from heels near the 700m.

I’M BELUCCI – A veterinary examination of the horse, which was kicked behind the barriers by the Clerk of the Course’s horse, cleared the colt to start. Trainer D. Forster was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the colt by leading in the event, which was in contrast to its normal racing pattern. D. Forster stated that she had instructed jockey Cahill to ride the gelding positively to the first corner and then if possible to angle the colt off the fence. She added she did not expect the horse to be left in the lead and had hoped it would take up a handy/midfield position. The explanation was noted.

BRUMBY JACK – Raced wide in the early stages and then was allowed to stride forward and take up a position outside the leader. Had to be steadied to avoid heels over the concluding stages.

BOURBON ROAD – Pulled hard in the middle stages.

SWINDLERS MISS – Steadied from heels near the 700m.

MR EPIC – Apprentice R. Bayliss was fined $2000 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m. In considering penalty, stewards took into account his poor record in regards to breaches of this rule.

SUBSOLAR – A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off foreleg.


Race 8: Cardno Class 6 plate – 1350m

DREAM FINNISH – Slow to begin.

BINARY – Raced wide without cover.

ANECDOTE – Raced wide without cover.










STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. Jim Byrne – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Sarah Eilbeck – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Fines
Race 7. Regan Bayliss – A/jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $2000 - AR137A*

Absent jockeys
C. Schmidt – Illness – Cert. Required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Bagger Chance, Corryvreckan, Heart Smart, I Am Boss, Vienna Royale, Natural Dancer, Another Whiskey, Liberation, Awasita, Gherardini, Lady Jetsetter, Shapin Lady, Brumby Jack, Favoured Grac, Lady Athena, Falino, Whiskey Allround, Espiritu, Swindlers Miss, Swindlers Miss

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Corryvreckan,Fiercely Defiant, Ranked, Honey Toast, Tat Tat Diamond, I’m Belucci

Bleeders
Race 5. Katy’s Son – 2nd bleed – Lifetime bar from racing – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 6. Espiritu – Lame off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Anton En Avant – B. Grylls


Published subject to correction upon revision

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