QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                         TRACK RATING – GOOD 4                      RAIL – .5M
PENETROMETER – 5.5
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – C. Aurisch, N. Boyle, R. Hanson, M. Heath
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – G. Tozer, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – R. Gonchee, A. Schofield, H. Lewindon
Starter – R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
 
From Doomben Tuesday 7 November 2017 –
 
Race 6: M. Cahill, the rider of THUNDER ROCKER, was fined $300 under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
Race 8: When questioned regarding her tactics on LIKE A RULER, apprentice Z. White indicated that she was instructed to ride the horse forward an that trainer D. Bougoure had advised her that they were the instructions issued at the horse’s previous start. Stewards will interview Mr Bougoure regarding the matter.
 
Race 1: NATIONAL STORAGE 2YO H’CAP – 1110M
 
ARCHADE – Hampered between runners shortly after the start.
 
I DREAM OF GREEN – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners. Overraced approaching the 800m and had to be steadied off heels. Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions approaching the 600m.
 
RAINS APLENTY – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners.
 
ROSA’S CHARM – Jumped awkwardly. Overraced approaching the 800m and had to be steadied off heels. Had to be steadied away from heels for some distance approaching the 600m. Held up rounding the home turn. Clipped the heels of another runner near the 350m and blundered.
 
DREAM SERENADE – Jumped awkwardly and brushed the starting gate. Raced wide without cover. G. Colless was advised to ensure he rides his mounts right to the finishing line.
 
FISH ‘N’ SNITZ – Raced wide without cover. Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions approaching the 600m.
 
MISHANI ROMAN – Slow to begin. Briefly tightened for room near the 600m and had to be steadied.
 
GRAND ALIBI – Raced wide without cover.
 
STRAWBERRY BLONDE – Steadied off heels approaching the 600m.
 
Race 2: BRONCOS SUPERSTORE 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
BOLD ENDEAVOUR – Slow to begin.
 
ZUKAZ – Jumped awkwardly.
 
COOROI CHASE – Slow to begin and then checked shortly after when tightened for room between runners.
 
Race 3: MARK COTTERELL MASTER JEWELLER 0 – 70 H’CAP – 1200M
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, R. Fradd, the rider of DON’TBABYLON, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against SAILOR GERRI being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 100m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos it was established that near the 100m SAILOR GERRI shifted out under riding and made contact with DON’TBABYLON, resulting in DON’TBABYLON being taken off its line, forced wider, becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Stewards were of the opinion that the amount of ground lost by DON’TBABYLON in the incident exceeded the neck margin separating both runners at the finish and therefore upheld the objection and declared correct weight on the amended placings of 6, 16, 3 and 5.
 
RISING STOCK – Apprentice A. Sewell reported that his mount laid in throughout the event and approaching the winning post baulked and became awkward.
 
SALMANAZAR – Late scratching at 7:40 am for veterinary reasons.
 
TWO SHOES – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SAILOR GERRI – Shifted out under pressure near the 200m and was straightened by its rider.
 
Race 4: CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 2000M
 
SNAPPER – Commenced to pull hard approaching the 1200m and shifted wider.
 
WHAT’S THAT – Had to check away from heels near the 1800m.
 
KARAKABEEL – Got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance when attempting to steady passing the 1400m.
 
TONI MAY – Raced wide in the early stages and took up a position behind the leader near the 1400m. Apprentice T. Brooker reported at scale that her mount raced more forward today due to the addition of blinkers.
 
DIA DE REYES – Shifted out when pulling hard approaching the winning post, making contact with another runner, then continued to pull hard for some distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near fore fetlock. Trainer M. Dunn was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
DUKE OF CHRISTOPHE – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SON OF A BRUT – Tightened for room between runners passing the winning post and had to be steadied.
 
NAPAYSHINI – Raced wide in the early stages. Allowed to stride forward after leaving the 1200m to a position outside the leader.
 
Race 5: EPICURE MEMORABLE EVENTS BENCHMARK 85 H’CAP – 1200M
 
COURTZA KING – Acting on advice from the veterinary surgeon that the gelding had sustained an injury to the off fore hoof due to the plate shifting, the horse was declared a late scratching at 2:18 pm. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on COURTZA KING be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:18 pm:

16 cents in the dollar for the win #5
15 cents in the dollar for place of winner #5
16 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #8
 
CRACK ME UP – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Steadied near the 1000m when tightened for room. Steadied away from heels approaching the 400m. Altered course to obtain clear running near the 300m and then had to be momentarily steadied approaching the 100m.
 
WITH A PROMISE – Had to be checked approaching the 1000m to avoid the heels of SWEET REPEAT, which was bumped and taken in by RARE OCCURRENCE, which was bumped heavily and taken in by TYCOON ACE. Apprentice E. Ljung, the rider of TYCOON ACE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) for permitting her mount to shift in at that point, resulting in interference to runners to her inside. Apprentice Ljung’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, with the term of suspension to commence at the expiration of a current suspension at midnight on Friday 24 November and to expire at midnight on Sunday 3 December 2017. Raced in restricted room between runners near the 150m. Bumped near the 100m.
 
HELAROCITY – Taken in by another runner approaching the 200m. Raced in restricted room between runners near the 150m. B. Stewart was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right to the finishing line.
 
RARE OCCURRENCE – Bumped heavily approaching the 1000m, taken in onto another runner.
 
SYLPHEED – Shifted in under pressure approaching the 200m.
 
DELIGHTFUL FEELING – Shifted out near the 100m and made contact with another runner.
 
SWEET REPEAT – Bumped and taken in approaching the 1000m. Pulled hard in the early stages. Apprentice R. Ride had to stop riding and steady her mount approaching the 100m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages.
 
RED LETTER DAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: NATIONAL STORAGE LOCKER ROOM CLASS 3 PLATE – 1600M
 
FIRST STIMULUS – Slow to begin.
 
ANTIGONE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages. M. Hellyer reported that his mount was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight.
 
SHE GOES POP – Restrained near the 1200m when pulling hard.
 
SONADOR FIRE – Held up in the early stages of the straight.
 
GODZONE GIRL – Pulled hard in the early stages and raced wide throughout.
 
Race 7: MARK COTTERELL MASTER JEWELLER CLASS 6 H’CAP – 1110M
 
RINGO’S A ROCKSTAR – Got its head up when being restrained near the 900m and continued to race ungenerously for some distance, and after leaving the 800m was forced wider on the track.
 
MISHANI EL LOBO – Raced wide without cover after leaving the 800m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
 
AMANAAT – Taken wider approaching the first turn when another runner shifted out whilst being checked off heels.
 
ASSERTORY – R. Fradd reported at scale that his mount raced keenly throughout.
 
HOT GOSSIP – Overraced approaching the first turn, shifted out and had to be checked off heels.
 
Race 8: #BRONXNATION OPEN H’CAP – 1350M
 
CANTBUYBETTER – Raced three wide.
 
SOMEDAY – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied away from heels near the 300m and shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
KAISER FRANZ – Examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers when the horse was found to have blood in its mouth and was passed fit to start.
 
ALLKNIGHT SAINT – Brushed by another runner when tiring after leaving the 200m and had to be steadied.
 
PRIVLAKA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 9: WWW.BRC.COM.AU BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1350M
 
GULLY COMMAND – Tightened for room between runners on jumping away. Raced wide without cover.
 
LORD MARMADUKE – Tightened for room and had to be checked leaving the 1200m when SUPER SUAVE was taken in by WORTHY HERO. A. Butler, the rider of WORTHY HERO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) for permitting his mount to shift in at that point, resulting in interference to runners to his inside. Jockey Butler’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, with the term of suspension to commence at the expiration of a current suspension at midnight on Sunday 26 November and to expire at midnight on Monday 4 December 2017.
 
NO ANNAMOSSITY – Tightened for room between runners on jumping away. Had to alter course to obtain clear running approaching the 100m.
 
HAY NOW – Bled both nostrils, first time. Ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.
 
LADY SIOUX – Raced wide throughout.
 
SUPER SUAVE – Buffeted between runners when taken in by WORTHY HERO leaving the 1200m.
 
EIGHT BELOW – Tightened for room between runners on jumping away.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From Doomben 7.11.17 – Race 6. M. Cahill - $300 – use whip ** times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 5. App. E. Ljung – careless riding – 9 days (m/n 24.11.17 – m/n 3.12.17) – AR. 137(a)
Race 9. A. Butler – careless riding – 8 days (m/n 24.11.17 – m/n 4.12.17) – AR. 137(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Strawberry Blonde, Mishani Roman, Cabin Fever, Bold Endeavour, Mighty Mittere, Scrabble, Monasterio, Tycoon Ace, Dia De Reyes, Toni May, Anzio, Fire Within, Sonador Fire, Captain Dodge, Antigone, Silom Road, Ringo’s A Rockstar, Raido, Someday, Privlaka, Hay Now, Gully Command
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. DIA DE REYES – lame near fore fetlock – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 9. HAY NOW – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar and 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Protests
Race 3. DON’TBABYLON (2nd) v. SAILOR GERRI (1st) – interference near the 100m – upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           MISHANI ROMAN – M. Pegus
                        GRAND ALIBI – E. Ljung
Race 8.           ALLKNIGHT SAINT – R. Stewart
 
Late scratchings
Race 3. SALMANAZAR – 7:40 am – vet reasons
Race 5. COURTZA KING – 2:18 pm – vet reasons
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision