QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 3     
RAIL – 7M          PENETROMETER READING – 5.25
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – A. Reardon, D. Aurisch, E. Barron
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – D. Aurisch
Judge – R. Thomas, A. Thomas, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Starter – I. Smith, P. Cousins
Bookmaker Supervisor - M. Heffernan
Jockey Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:
 
Trainer D. Bougoure advised that La Cigale had undergone throat surgery following its last start at Doomben on 21 September 2016.
 
 A. Bott, co-trainer of Global Glamour, which is nominated for the upcoming Magic Millions race day, advised that the filly had sustained a laceration to the near hind leg, which required stitching.  
 
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Race 1: Gallopers Sports Club Maiden H'cap – 1110m
 
TINGLE MARC – Dipped on jumping away.
 
REINA DE HIELO – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
BEACON STREET – Checked near 200m.  T. Harrison, rider of FAST VISION, pleaded guilty  to a charge of careless riding in that near the 200m she allowed her mount to shift out, whilst riding along, when not sufficiently clear of BEACON STREET, resulting in that horse having to be checked to avoid the heels of FAST VISION.   T. Harrison was suspended from riding in races for a period of 12 days, to commence at midnight 27 November and to expire at  midnight, 9 December.
 
 
Race 2: BRC Christmas Carnival CG&E Class 4 H'cap – 1200m
 
WATLING – Slow into stride.
 
JACK LANCASTER – Slow into stride.
 
JOMAR’S ELEMENT – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, L. Cassidy advised that the horse was slow into stride however it had been his intention to lead.  When asked why he did not restrain in the early stages and allow  GRACIDA to cross, he said that his mount in its last few starts has shown an inclination to hang out and he was concerned had he done so he would have been left racing without cover.   He added whilst he was mindful of the tempo they were travelling in the early and middle stages he was of the view to have restrained  would  allow GRACIDA to cross and this would have been a disadvantage to his own horse’s chances. He said despite the speed they set, his mount fought on well and he was satisfied with the gelding’s finishing performance.
 
GRACIDA – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey R. Fradd advised it is a horse which always races on the speed and from the wide draw he rode it hard early in an endeavour to cross, however he became aware that  JOMAR’S ELEMENT had improved to his inside, which resulted in him being unable to cross that runner.  When asked why he did not elect to restrain the horse and race outside the leader, he said GRACIDA has shown in the past it resents being when restrained.  He added that as the horse has had a wind operation, it has  always been allowed to stride along in its races.   Trainer T. Gollan confirmed  it would have been difficult for his rider, once it began well, as it has shown a propensity to race keenly.  He said, in his opinion had his rider continued to press forward the horse would have weakened.  Mr Gollan added they had experimented with variations of gear on the horse recently and he did not express dissatisfaction with jockey Fradd’s ride and felt, in the circumstances, his rider had little alternative than to take the options he did.
 
 
Race 3: Hamilton Hotel QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1350m
 
TURQUOISE – Slow into stride.
 
PARK CHINOIS – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Good 3.
 
 
Race 4: Mount Franklin Maiden Plate – 1350m  
 
EL SHADAY – As L. Dittman was indisposed, L. Cassidy was substituted as the rider of the horse.  After arriving at the barriers, rider  L. Cassidy expressed concern with the action of EL SHADAY. The horse was examined by the veterinary surgeon and was found to be sore in the off hind leg and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2.13 pm, with the following deductions applicable.
 
7 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets on Taiko Boom
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets on the winner  Taiko Boom
11cents in the dollar on the face value of  place bets on second placegetter Real Ambition
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of  place bets on third placegetter Atouchmore
 
Starting prices subject to deduction
 
KINGFISHER BAY – After standing awkwardly in the gates, bounded at the start and lost ground.
 
FETHARD – Restrained from the wide gate and then overraced in the early and middle  stages.
 
 
Race 5: BRC Christmas Movies Trackside Class 2 H'cap – 1110m
 
ST CAJETAN – Slow into stride.
 
MAGIC DIAMOND – After being tardy to begin, J. Byrne rode his mount forward and obtained a position on the rail, however approaching the turn near the 900m, the mare overraced badly, resulting in him having to check from heels at the 800m.  The horse then continued to overrace for some distance thereafter.
 
POUND THE PAVEMENT – Inconvenienced after the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: Weddings At BRC F&M Class 4 H'cap – 1200m
 
FINAL OVER – Began awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover.  Apprentice S. Lacy was questioned regarding her riding of the mare after passing the 800m, whereby she was forced 3 wide by another runner. Miss Lacy agreed with stewards she had erred on this occasion and should have ridden more forward to race immediately behind SWEET REPEAT, which would have prevented LADY MERCURY shifting out.
 
SWEET REPEAT – Hampered at the start.
 
MYSTIC OPAL – Shortly after the start steadied when inconvenienced.
 
LADY MERCURY – Steadied when inconvenienced shortly after the start.  P. Timbery, rider of I LIKE CANDY, was reprimanded.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 7: Moet & Chandon Chairman’s Club Class 3 H'cap – 1350m
 
HICKSON ROAD – Jockey M. Cahill dropped his whip approaching the winning post.
 
 
 
Race 8: www.brc.com.au Ratings Band 0-70 H'cap – 1640m
 
DUCHESS MOLLY – Began awkwardly.
 
BO ROSSA – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
THE GREY FLASH – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
CASHINKO – Inquiry into improved performance  trainer Mrs D. Murphy stated that, in her opinion, the gelding does not appreciate soft rated tracks, even though it had won previously on a heavy track.  She added that when it won on the heavy track it was the first race on the day, however at subsequent starts when racing on soft going, the track had been worn, and, in her opinion, the gelding did not appreciate those conditions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6.         P. Timbery – C/riding – AR137(a)*
 
Suspensions
Race 1.         Tegan Harrison – Jockey – C/riding -  12 days -  M/n 27/11/16 to m/n 9/12/16 -              AR137(a)*
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
L. Dittman – Injured – Clearance required*
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Patronizing, Sailor Gerri, Eastern Paradise, Fast Vision
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.         El Shaday – L. Cassidy
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.         El Shaday – 2.13 pm
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
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