RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 28 MAY 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (Retrospective R1)
RAIL – 4M PENETROMETER READING – 4.92

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, J. Williamson, C. Albrecht, T. Frazer
Betting Steward – M. Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, G. Silvestri, S. Flynn
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee, A. Schofield, D. Hall
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn, D. Lonergan
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: AMBASSADOR TRAVEL BM95 H’CAP – 1200M

As no other rider was available at the weight, permission was granted for P. Hammersley to ride SONY LEGEND half a kilogram overweight. P. Hammersley was fined $400.

SALUTER – Late scratching at 7.43 a.m. for veterinary reasons.

TIMELESS PRINCE – Slow to begin and then bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

PAGO ROCK – Slow to begin.

SONY LEGEND – Raced wide without cover.

Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.

Race 2: SUEZ QUEENSLAND DAY STAKES QTIS 3YO PLATE – 1200M

MOGADOR – Slow to begin.

TAILLEVENT – Raced wide without cover.

ALWAYS SACRED – Hampered shortly after the start by another runner. Restrained off the heels of another runner after leaving the 800m.

BAROOD – Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Raced wide with cover.

DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied away from heels near the 700m.

LE DUDE – Bumped shortly after the start and then shifted out and hampered another runner.

AEGEAN SEA – Laid in under pressure in the straight. J. Byrne was questioned regarding his riding of the filly in the early stages. He stated that, in consultation with Mr Conners, the trainer, he was instructed to settle off the lead in an attempt to run out a strong 1200m. He added that the filly was inclined to overrace, even with the tongue tie, and when he applied pressure approaching the home turn, failed to respond to his riding.

Race 3: GLENLOGAN PARK STAKES – 1350M

AMICUS – B. Shinn reported that he could offer no excuses for the horse’s poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

LA PASSE – Tightened for room after leaving the 1200m.

JESSY BELLE – Raced wide without cover.

BEATNIKS – Tightened for room after leaving the 1200m.

Race 4: CHANNEL SEVEN PREMIER’S CUP – 2200M

The start of this race was delayed when HONEY TOAST required replating behind the barriers.

RUDY – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

PUCCINI – Trainer D. Weir’s stable representative advised that the horse will be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse assumed the leading position.

BENZINI – Held up rounding the home turn.

HONEY TOAST – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.

INSTRUMENTALIST – After being wide early, the horse was ridden forward to a position outside the lead near the 1400m.

IMPERIAL LASS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be short-striding in front.

Race 5: MITAVITE BRC SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES QTIS 2YO PLATE – 1350M

SOUCHEZ – Slow to begin.

OINK – Held up rounding the home turn. Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions for some distance passing the 200m.

SACRED ELIXIR – Held up rounding the home turn.

DREAMS APLENTY – Shifted in and bumped another runner on jumping. B. El-Issa reported at scale that his saddle shifted during the running of the race.

EARTH – Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions for some distance passing the 200m. Had to be checked approaching the 100m when tightened for room between CADOGAN and OINK, which was taken out by CRACK ME UP (D. Browne), which shifted out under pressure. D. Browne was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion. B. Rawiller reported at scale that he did not test his mount over the concluding stages due to his mount being bumped on several occasions in the straight.

ZENDAYE – Began awkwardly and then bumped by another runner. R. Wiggins reported that his mount had its tongue over the bit on pulling up.

ROYAL TITHE – Raced wide without cover. Lost the near fore plate in running.

Race 6: PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES LORD MAYOR’S CUP – 1615M

After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, apprentice L. Dittman, the rider of WORTHY CAUSE, placed 5th by the Judge, lodged an objection against HOPFGARTEN being placed 4th, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that whilst HOPFGARTEN shifted in marginally at that point, stewards were satisfied that only minimal interference occurred, and bearing in mind the margin separating both runners at the finish dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.

AMOVATIO – Checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners. Held up from the 500m until the 250m.

KOOL KOMPANY – Pulled hard when the rider attempted to steady the horse near the 1400m.Came together with another runner near the 1100m due to continuing to pull hard.

JUMBO PRINCE – Held up rounding the home turn.

HOPFGARTEN – Raced wide without cover from the 800m until straightening.

LORDAG – Came together with KOOK KOMPANY near the 1100m due to that runner continuing to pull hard. Taken wider on the track near the 300m and made contact with another runner.

AKAVOROUN – Near the 300m was briefly hampered by another runner which shifted in.

BODEGA NEGRA – Had to steady to avoid heels close to the finishing line. T. Harrison, the rider of BRAVE ALI, was advised to be fully clear when shifting ground. J. Orman reported at scale that his saddle shifted approaching the 800m, placing him at a disadvantage.

COURT’S STAR – Restless in the barriers, jumped away awkwardly.

PEACE FORCE – Made the first turn wide and was ridden forward to a position in the lead.

Race 7: JAMES BOAG’S PREMIUM DOOMBEN 10,000 – 1350M

Z. Purton (FELL SWOOP), P. King (TWO BLUE) and J. Byrne (HOOKED) were questioned regarding their tactics after leaving the 1000m which resulted in their mounts sharing the lead and setting a fast tempo. Z. Purton stated that it was always his intention to allow TWO BLUE to lead, but his mount was unable to be restrained, particularly passing the 800m, and when HOOKED improved to his outside, his mount shifted out and made contact with that runner. J. Byrne stated that at the 1000m his intentions were to race to the outside of FELL SWOOP, and when FELL SWOOP was crossed by TWO BLUE he elected to move forward to ensure that FELL SWOOP did not improve and force him wider on the track, however after being bumped by FELL SWOOP passing the 800m, his mount was unable to be restrained and for that reason was forced to race three wide without cover. P. King explained that his mount raced in its customary position in the lead, however when he attempted to slow the speed approaching the 800m, FELL SWOOP and HOOKED improved to his outside and this resulted in his mount racing quicker than he had intended. Whilst stewards noted the explanations of P. King and Z. Purton, J. Byrne was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to take hold of his mount, particularly when there was a fast tempo set, to allow the horse the opportunity to finish the race off to the best of its ability.

HOOKED – Had to be steadied away from the heels of another runner near the 1000m. P. King, the rider of TWO BLUE, was advised to be fully clear when shifting ground.

MUSIC MAGNATE – Briefly tightened for room between runners near the 1200m.

Race 8: MULLINS LAWYERS GRAND PRIX STAKES QTIS 3YO PLATE – 2200M

HOWARD BE THY NAME – Hampered at the 1550m. Shifted out from heels to obtain clear running near the 100m.

I’M BELUCCI – Had to steady away from heels near the 900m.

EAGLE WAY – Hampered at the 1550m.

MULTIFACETS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

ESCHIELE – Hampered at the 1550m. Unable to obtain clear running from the 200m.

SNAPPER ROCKS – Forced wider near the 900m.

LAST TYPHOON – Had to be checked near the 1550m when taken in on to the running rail. At a subsequent inquiry, M. Zahra, the rider of HARVARD, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 1550m he permitted his mount to shift in when not fully clear of HOWARD BE THY NAME, which was taken in on to LAST TYPHOON, which had to be checked when taken on to the rail. M. Zahra’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 4 June and expire at midnight on Thursday 16 June 2016.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 5. D. Browne – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 1. P. Hammersley - $400 – overweight – AR. 120(b)

Suspensions
Race 8. M. Zahra – careless riding – 12 days (m/n 4.6.16 – m/n 16.6.16) – AR. 137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Barood, Just A Blur, Press Report, Amicus, Nikitas, Candika, Souchez, Slots, Timeless Prince, Fine Mist, Roeinda, Mogador, Red Alto, Howard Be Thy Name, Last Typhoon, Delectation, Scarlet Billows, Azkadellia, Music Magnate, Pajaro, Peace Force, Mighty Lucky, Amovatio

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters

Protests
Race 6. WORTHY CAUSE (5th) v. HOPFGARTEN (4th) – alleged interference near the 200m – dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil

Late scratchings
Race 1. SALUTER – 7.43 a.m. – vet reasons



Published subject to correction upon revision

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