RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/SOFT 5 (After R4)
RAIL – 2.5M PENETROMETER READING – 5.31

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – I. Brown, P. Gillard, E. Barron
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – A. Redding, R. Thomas, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, R. Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – I. Smith, R. Smith
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: CLIPSAL AND SCHNEIDER PARTNER BUSINESS QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1050M

After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage apprentice T. Brooker, the rider of CRAZY POPS, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against HIDDEN LIGHT being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 200m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that HIDDEN LIGHT did shift out considerably over the final 200m at the same stage that CRAZY POPS also shifted out away from that runner. As stewards could not be satisfied that the shift from HIDDEN LIGHT had a material effect on the result of the race, the protest was dismissed and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored. At a subsequent inquiry, apprentice B. Ainsworth, the rider of HIDDEN LIGHT, was severely reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten her mount sooner than she did on this occasion.

ARGYLL BAY – Overraced in the early stages and when being restrained near the 700m threw its head in the air, shifted out and had to be restrained from the heels of CRAZY POPS.

CRAZY POPS – Shifted out away from another runner in the home straight.

HIDDEN LIGHT – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight and continued to do so for some distance.

LADY SOLERNO – Improved on to the heels of ROTHABYE near the 700m and shifted out abruptly. Apprentice A. Denby was cautioned for the manner in which she shifted out at that stage.

TAY SWIFT – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout. Inconvenienced near the 700m when another runner shifted out abruptly, shifted out and raced three wide for the remainder of the event. Forced wider by another runner in the home straight.

Race 2: NHP BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1050M

KNIGHT TEMPLAR – Began awkwardly. Improved on to heels near the 800m and had to be steadied. Hung out for a major part of the event.

LOVE AND LIES – Slow to begin. Bumped heavily on the hind quarters passing the 100m and became unbalanced. Cast the near hind plate in running. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, apprentice R. Williams stated that she could offer no tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had a slow post-race recovery.

MOSS HARRY – Apprentice J. Oliver dropped his whip at the 200m.

SIMPLY MING – Had difficulty securing clear running in the straight and passing the 100m made heavy contact with the hind quarters of LOVE AND LIES, resulting in that runner becoming unbalanced. Apprentice S. Eilbeck was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to ensure she has sufficient room to attempt runs in the future.

FIRE WITHIN – Raced three wide without cover.

SORORITY SISTER – Slow to begin.

Race 3: HAYMANS MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

HIGH PROFILE – Raced three wide throughout without cover.

FASSLER – Raced wide throughout. Had to be restrained from the heels of GHOST MOUNTAIN at the 500m when that runner commenced to weaken.

GHOST MOUNTAIN – Raced wide throughout.

TANA CENTURY – Slow to begin.

Race 4: L & H AUSLEC CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1200M

SMOKE HAZARD – Slow to begin. Raced fiercely in the middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of SHIPWRECKED on a number of occasions.

SHIPWRECKED – Held up for clear running for a short distance rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

MORE PATASI – Slow to begin. G. Colless reported at scale that the gelding did not feel comfortable in its action behind. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

RULING MISS – Slow to begin.

Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SOFT 5.

Race 5: SIMPRO SOFTWARE BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1350M

UNBOWED – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.

ONE INCH PUNCH – Had difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 200m and approaching the 100m, after improving into a narrow run between MYDALEA and YOHO, was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of M. Cahill, the rider of MYDALEA. J. Lloyd dropped his whip near the 50m.

TOPENDING – Slow to begin.

MOONLIGHT DANCER – Slow to begin.

Race 6: CNW BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 2200M

BACK TO ABILENE – Slow to begin.

DENONINATOR – Slow to begin. Shifted to a three wide position near the 900m to improve and raced wide from that point on.

KURRAJONG DRAGON – Slow to begin.

BETTERTHANYOUTHINK – Blundered at the start. After overracing, shifted out to a three wide position to improve forward leaving the 1400m before assuming the lead near the 1000m.

TAMPERE – Shifted in near the 400m, making contact with the running rail.

VIVA ESPANA – Had to be checked and shift wider near the 400m to avoid the heels of TAMPERE, which struck the running rail. Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance approaching and leaving the 300m.

ROCKDAY – Had to be checked to avoid the heels of QABLA approaching the 2000m when that runner shifted in when not clear. Apprentice C. Dell, the rider of QABLA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in at that point. Apprentice Dell’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to commence at midnight on Friday 8 July, being the expiration of an existing term of suspension, and expire at midnight on Sunday 17 July 2016.

 
Race 7: ENERGY SUPER QTIS3YO H’CAP- 1050M

ALL TROOPS – When overracing approaching the 600m had to be restrained from the heels of SHADOW LAWN. Apprentice B. Stower reported that her mount did not sprint as expected when placed under pressure soon after straightening and was disappointing.

FREQUENDLY – Raced three wide without cover.

WINE BARREL – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

GRACEVILLE – Raced three wide throughout.

Race 8: NECA GROUP TRAINING CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1600M

BRAZEN MOSS – Had difficulty obtaining clear running from entering the home straight until leaving the 100m where it was tightened for room between HESITATION and RAFFINATO, which shifted out under pressure before being corrected. Apprentice J. Oliver pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Apprentice Oliver was fined $500. In determining penalty, stewards were of the opinion that apprentice Oliver’s actions had cost his mount 4th placing.

MORE ENERGY – Slow to begin.

CHARCUTERIE – Hung out rounding the home turn.

IN THE KITTY – Trainer B. Smith advised that the mare would be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

BROOKTON ICE – Held up for clear running from entering the home straight until approaching the 200m. 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. App. B. Ainsworth – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)
Race 2. App. S. Eilbeck – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)

Suspensions
Race 6. App. C. Dell – careless riding - 9 days (8.7.16 - 17.7.16) – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 8. App. J. Oliver - $500 - fail to ride mount out to end of race – AR. 137(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Lady Solerno

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Georgette, Sorority Sister, Crazy Pops, Viva Espana

Protests
Race 1. CRAZY POPS (2nd) v. HIDDEN LIGHT (1st) – alleged interference over the final 200m – dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil

Late scratchings
Nil



Published subject to correction upon revision

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