RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY, 19 MARCH 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 RETROSPECTIVE TO RACE 4 RAIL – 0.5M ALL TRACK PENETROMETER READING – 5.1

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aursich, S. Woolaston, N. Boyle
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – R. Thomas, I. Shultz, A. Redding, G. Tozer
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – R. Gonchee, K. Warwick
Starter – P. Cousins, I. Smith
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

GENERAL

Jockey J. Morris was stood down by the club doctor. J. Morris will be interviewed regarding the reasons why he accepted rides at the minimum weight. Riding changes were made as per the stewards summary sheet.
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Race 1: MacDonald Sheetpiling QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1350m

SPORTSTAR SAMUEL - Trainer S. Jones explanation for being late on course with the horse was accepted. Jumped away awkwardly. Momentarily tightened for room near the 1100m. Raced greenly throughout.

ASTRONOMIC - Trainer B. Ahrens explanation for being late on course with the horse was accepted.

DAUNTING LASS – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping another runner. Held up in the early stages of the straight.

COLLYWOBBLE – Bumped shortly after the start.

ORCHARD – Raced fiercely in the early stages. Taken in by another runner near the 700m.

CRAIGLEA BARINA – Had to be steadied from heels near the 700m.

SHONECK AFFAIR – Had to be steadied off heels near the 700m. Held up for clear running until the 250m.

STRIKING STUNNAH - Shifted in near the 700m. Rider L. Dittman was advised to ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground.

I’M SO EPIC – A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering from heat stress.

Race 2: Multinail Benchmark 75 H'cap – 2200m

SILENTO – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the gelding would be ridden in a more forward position than last start if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

COLLATERAL – Slow to begin. Attempted to obtain a run near the 500m where there was insufficient room and had to be steadied.

METEOROLOGIST – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SPIRIT MINDED - Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

KAISER FRANZ – Held up rounding the home turn and did not obtain clear running until near the 200m.

Race 3: Partners Engineering 1MW H'cap – 1600m

LORD COCONUTS – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground (4L). A warning was placed on the horse.

BERNIE OF BABYLON – Shifted in and had to be checked away from heels when tiring passing the 600m.

L’ENTRECOTE – Held up rounding the home turn.

HARBOR SPRINGS – Held up at the entrance to the straight and until after leaving the 300m.

BAYVIEW EMPEROR – Had to be steadied from heels near the 150m.

Race 4: Bluescope Open H'cap – 1050m

THE STOREMAN – Raced wide without cover.

KUDERO – Jockey A. Allen was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
Race 5: Southern Sheet & Coil Benchmark 85 H'cap – 1200m

FOREVER CRAZY – Declared a late scratching at 8.53 am on veterinary advice.

EL SASSO – Had to be steadied away from heels and shifted out near the 900m and brushed another runner.

DENARIUS – Had to be steadied from heels near the 800m. D. Brown, rider of EL SASSO, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

BODEGA NEGRA – Held up from the entrance to the straight and until near the 200m.

SATIRICAL LASS – Held up from the entrance to the straight until the 100m. Jockey J. Byrne was questioned regarding his riding out of the horse inside the 100m. He stated that after being unable to secure clear running up to that point he elected to move back to the inside of FIERCELY DEFIANT, however that gelding then shifted in and as a result he eased his mount as he was of the opinion that the mare could not finish in the placegetters. Stewards agreed with jockey Byrne that, in their opinion, SATIRICAL LASS was not going to finish in the placings from inside the 100m, however he was nevertheless advised that he must ride his mounts out to the finish at all times. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Lost its off fore plate in running.

ADORABUBBLE – Raced 3 wide without cover.


Race 6: Roladuct Spiral Tubing 2MW Last Year H'cap – 1350m

RULING FORCE – Change of tactics. To be ridden back in the field from the wide barrier. The gelding settled back in the field.

KALANDULA – Held up rounding the home turn.

COL ‘N’ LIL – Held up rounding the home turn.

AMEXED – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

DECONSTRUCTED – Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the entrance to the straight until the 100m.

KEMPELLY – Raced wide throughout.

BECKHAM – Raced wide throughout. Jockey R. Wiggins was questioned regarding his tactics adopted on the horse near the 900m when he elected to race in a 4-wide position. He stated that at this stage of the race he had expected KEMPELLY to stride forward and race outside of NOOGOORA BURR, which would have allowed him to race in a 3 wide position. He further added that trainer L. Birchley had advised him that BECKHAM was a free-rolling horse and does not appreciate being restrained. His explanation was noted.


LIBERATION – Hung in under pressure from the 300m and approaching the 100m made contact with COL ‘N’ LIL. Jockey B. Pengelly was advised that after making contact with that runner he should have refrained from riding with the whip and endeavour to further straighten his mount.

ELLAWISDOM – Jockey N. Thomas, rider of the 3rd placegetter, was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.


Race 7: Titan Sheds Open H'cap – 1600m

REIGNING – Held up from the 300m until near the 100m.

HEART OF A WARRIOR – Shifted in under pressure near the 200m. Shifted in and brushed LAUTERBRUNNEN approaching the finish line.

LAUTERBRUNNEN – Brushed approaching the finish line.

VOLKHERE – Had to be steadied from heels near the 150m. Apprentice B. Stower was questioned regarding the tactics adopted. She stated her instructions were to race in a handy position with the horse travelling on the bit. B. Stower added that leaving the 600m she had to ride vigorously to hold her position outside the leader. The explanation was noted.

HIGH ESTEEM – Apprentice S. Eilbeck reported on return to scale that the tree on her saddle had become detached from the lining during the event.

ZIMBALI – Jockey G. Colless reported at scale his mount felt awkward in its action when placed under pressure and as a result he did not ride the gelding right to the finish line. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 8: Rhino Toolboxes QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1200m

OBERLAND – Declared a late scratching at 2.30 pm on veterinary advice.

JETSONIC – Apprentice M. McGillivray reported at scale his mount commenced to hang out after leaving the 800m and continued to do so for the remainder of the race.

JACK LANCASTER – Held up rounding the home turn.

GENERATE – Raced wide without cover.

ONE MORE KISS - A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.







STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4. Anthony Allen – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – $200 - AR137A*

Absent jockeys
J. Morris – Illness – Cert. Required*

Adjourned Inquiry
Re J. Morris stood down by the club doctor and will be interviewed regarding the reasons why he accepted rides at the minimum weight.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Anymore, Bernie Of Babylon, Little White, El Sasso, Flamboyer, Satirical Las, Shoneck Affair, Astronomic, Orchard, I’m So Epic, Lord Cocouts, Deconstructed, Iggi Pop (NZ), Plutorius, Kempelly, My Quilter (NZ), Platinum State, Reigning, Lock’s Legend, Zimbali (FR)

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Collywobble, Bayview Emperor, Kudero, El Saso, Heart Of A Warrior

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Lord Coconuts – Stood flatfooted at start (4L).

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Rideonabigjetplane – A. Allen
Race 7. Mishani Warrior – A. Allen
Race 8. Dandy One – A. Allen

Late scratchings
Race 5. Forever Crazy – 8.53 am
Race 8. Oberland – 2.30 pm


Published subject to correction upon revision

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