QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2016
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 7/HEAVY 8 AT 3.05 PM
RAIL – 4M PENETROMETER READING – 5.57
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – C. Albrecht, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – M. Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – R. Thomas, G. Tozer, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee, K.Warwick
Starter – J. Roberts, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:
From SCTC, 31.8.16 – Race 5
Stable representative J. Wanless was advised that trainer L. Wanless will be fined $100 for failing to advise a gear change for Mista Busy by the prescribed time.
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Race 1: Buy A Bale Open H'cap – 1050m
HANDYMAN BOB – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
THE CONSPIRATOR – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
DON’T TEASE ME – Raced 3 wide without cover.
THE STOREMAN – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey R. Fradd explained that the gelding travelled comfortably but did not respond to his riding rounding the home turn and weakened in the home straight, which he attributed to the soft track conditions.
Race 2: Bartercard Country Cup Special Conditions H'cap – 1200m
HEROIC ACTION – Jumped very awkwardly and lost significant ground. Had to be eased to avoid the heels of MISHANI GLADIATOR. Jockey B. Stewart, rider of MISHANI GLADIATOR, was reprimanded and advised to provide greater clearance to his fellow riders in future.
MISHANI GLADIATOR – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, jockey B. Stewart stated that he settled further back in the field than anticipated, however the horse’s performance was disappointing today.
SHOULDA TO SHOULDA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
BIZARRE ROCK – Raced in restricted room for some distance passing the 500m between MISHANI GLADIATOR and BELLE EXPRESS.
Race 3: Integrapay Open H'cap – 2200m
Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding tactics adopted by apprentice B. Grylls, rider of RANKED, and apprentice J. Oliver, rider of BLACK JAG, where both runners set a fast tempo when challenging for the lead in the middle stages. Stewards took evidence from both apprentices and trainer Mr J. Wallace (RANKED) and trainer Mr T. Whittington (BLACK JAG). The inquiry was adjourned to allow stewards to consider the sectional times at the relevant stage of the race and to allow the masters of both apprentices to be present.
CRAMMING – Jockey B. Stewart advised that the gelding did not appreciate the soft track conditions today.
BLACK JAG – A post race veterinary examination revealed slight soreness to the near fore fetlock.
RANKED – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from thumps, and had a slow post race recovery.
Race 4: Super Butcher QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1200m
LIPSYNC – Overraced in the early stages.
DIVINE DICE – Shifted out when steadying from heels passing the 800m.
EXCALIBRATOR – Raced 3 wide without cover and hung out badly from the 500m and made the home turn extremely wide. Trainer H. Page was advised that the gelding must compete in an official trial prior to racing again
DAPPER ONE – Disappointed for a run near the 300m and was obliged to alter course to the inside of THUNDER RAIDER in order to improve.
Race 5: PDF Foods Benchmark 85 H'cap – 1200m
ROYAL OCCASION – Slow to begin.
KUDERO – Overraced in the early stages.
URBAN KNIGHT – Overraced in the early stages and near the 800m had to be restrained from the heels of BIG TREE.
BIG TREE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
PROFILER – Raced 3 wide without cover.
TRUE ROYAL – Raced 3 wide throughout.
STEWARDS INSPECTED THE TRACK FOLLOWING a STORM, WHICH INCLUDED HEAVY RAINFALL. THE INSPECTION REVEALED SURFACE WATER ON THE TRACK. AS THE STORM HAD CLEARED, STEWARDS MADE THE DECISION TO FURTHER INSPECT TH TRACK AT 4 PM. FOLLOWING THIS INSPECTION, THE TRACK WAS STILL UNSUITABLE TO RACE DUE TO SURFACE WATER BEING PRESENT AND DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS THE MEETING WAS ABANDONED AT 4 PM.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 2. Brad Stewart – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Fines
From SCTC.31.8.16
Race 5. Leigh Wanless – Trainer – Late gear change Mista Busy - $100- AR178(f)
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Adj. inquiries
Race 3. Tactics adopted by B. Grylls (Ranked) and J. Oliver (Black Jag)
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Turbo Teddy, Pepperano, Secret Puzzle, Don’t Tease Me, Hard Stride, , Ranked, Black Jag, Smooth Talker, Mishani Gladiator, Cramming, Red Handle, Kubis, Prompt Return, Royal Teaser, Royal Occasion
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Prompt Return, Panno Rossa, Handyman Bob
Warnings/bars
Race 4. Excalibrator – Hung out – Off. Trial – AR8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Saluter – J. Oliver
Race 3. Ranked – B. Grylls
Race 4. Mashani Sleuth – M. McGillivray
Race 6. Best Dance Yet – M. McGillivray
Race 8. Rocbolt – B. Grylls
Cashinko – B. Stower
Late scratchings
Race 6. Sea Red – 3.08 pm
Pepperano – 3.09 pm
Bam’s Princess – 3.09 pm
Race 7. Brotherley Secret – 3.09 pm
Race 8. Torbay – 1.53 pm
Published subject to correction upon revision
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