QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – OUT 11M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – J Williamson, R Hitchener, T Frazer
Clerk of Scales – E Barron
Judge – M Mawhinney, A Redding, R Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr A Murdoch
Swab Attendants – R Gonchee, G Gray
Starter – I Smith, P Cousins
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
Race 1: Sky Thoroughbred Central Maiden Handicap – 1110m
 
LE DRAMA – Slow to begin.
 
WRITTINKO – Slow to begin.
 
SOLITARY ROSE – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay out under pressure over the final 300m.
 
LIPS N HIPS – Hung out rounding the first turn when overracing.
 
SNOW SPARKLE – Steadied on a number of occasions between the 900m and 700m when tightened for room by BETAJET. Near the 500m was again steadied when tightened for room by BETAJET. App J. Murphy (BETAJET) was cautioned and advised to provide his fellow riders with sufficient room when shifting ground in the future.
 
METIS – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had bled for the first time during the event. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that the mare would now incur the mandatory 3 month ban from racing and must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to racing again.
 
Race 2: Dollys Dream QTIS 3YO Colts And Geldings Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
Trainer T. Gollan was fined $200 for the late declaration of R. Stewart as the rider of TOKORIKI LAD.
 
After being saddled trainer R. Heathcote advised that LOVE AND ROCK IT was very fractious in the horse stall area and he was unable to fit the tongue tie, which is part of the geldings normal racing gear. Upon arrival at the barriers an attempt was made to again fit the tongue tie, which was again unsuccessful and announcements were made that LOVE AND ROCK IT would race without a tongue tie.
 
PRINCE HUSSON – Jumped awkwardly and shifted in bumping another runner.
 
HI FIVER – Hampered at the start when bumped by another runner. Near the 250m had to be checked to avoid the heels of SMARTY JACK.
 
TOKORIKI LAD – Momentarily eased approaching the 600m.
 
LOVE AND ROCK IT – Held up in the early part of the home straight.
 
SMARTY JACK – Near the 250m was bumped heavily by LOVE AND ROCK IT, which shifted out to improve.
 
At a subsequent inquiry it was established that for a number of strides LOVE AND ROCK IT was awkwardly placed at the heels of THE LAWYER and as a result shifted out to avoid that horses heels and in doing so made contact with SMARTY JACK. Stewards could not be satisfied that the actions of R. Fradd (LOVE AND ROCK IT) were careless under all the circumstances and did not take any further action.
 
TEYSSIER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 3: WWW.BRC.COM.AU QTIS 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
STARZARINA – Slow to begin.
 
ROCK DANCER – Slow to begin.
 
DREAM DANZA – Approaching the 800m had to be restrained from the heels of FANTASTIC HALO and then shifted out and bumped ITALIA BELLA. Then continued to overrace for some distance after this incident.
 
GREAT POWERS – Had to be steadied from heels near the 800m.
 
MAGIC ANNA – When steadied from heels near the 800m threw its head in the air and raced ungenerously for some distance.
 
REINDEER MOON – Inclined to hang out when placed under pressure over the final 200m.
 
ITALIA BELLA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 4: Kodis Message Class 2 Plate – 1660m
 
MAYBE EVEN YOU – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching and rounding the home turn was unable to obtain clear running. Stewards questioned trainer B. Currie regarding the seemingly improved performance. Mr Currie explained that in Toowoomba on 16 December 2017 the mare overraced badly and as a result weakened over the final stages. He added at its most recent start it blundered out of the barriers and as a result settled at the rear of the field. Mr Currie was of the view that the distance of todays race suited the mare as it has performed well in better class races over this distance previously.
 
STORM GIRL – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1000m. When asked to comment on the performance jockey R. Stewart explained that after beginning awkwardly the mare never travelled comfortably and weakened in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
COULTHARD – Improved forward 3 wide from the 700m.
 
NAMIB – After passing the 600m until straightening was held up and unable to improve. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
 
Race 5: Girls Day Out Raceday Class 3 Handicap – 1200m
 
The start of the race was delayed when ROCK ON DESTINY was unable to be loaded. ROCK ON DESTINY was subsequently withdrawn by order of stewards at 3.12 p.m. All monies invested on ROCK ON DESTINY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and placegetters prior to 4.12 p.m.:-
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win - #17 (DREAM MASTER)
2 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #17 (DREAM MASTER)
4 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #3 (GREGORY)
4 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #15 (CRUSHER)
 
Trainer K. Anderson was advised the gelding must obtain 3 further barrier certificates, 2 of which must be obtained in an official trial. When determining the matter stewards took into account the poor record of ROCK ON DESTINY in regards to failing to load into the barriers.  
 
GREGORY – Slow to begin.
 
RED HANDLE – Jumped awkwardly and shifted in.
 
WILD AVA – Hampered at the start when tightened for room. Stewards questioned jockey R. Fradd regarding him being obliged to race 3 wide without cover throughout when beginning from barrier 4. He explained that it was his intention to settle in a rearward position and he was unable to obtain cover in the early stages as SONIC SWISH was overracing to his inside and rather than restrain behind that runner he elected to remain 3 wide. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
SONIC SWISH - Hampered at the start when tightened for room. Overraced when being restrained from heels approaching and passing the 900m.
 
DREAM MASTER – Shifted out under pressure over the final 150m.
 
CRUSHER – A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly had sustained a laceration to the off hind cannon.
 
Race 6: Pink Lady Class 1 Plate – 2240m
 
As App E. Ljung was indisposed due to illness stewards permitted App T. Brooker to be substituted as the rider of STUDLY ROOSTER.
 
USENA – Trainer B. Baldwin advised the horse would be ridden forward today. The horse was ridden accordingly. Near the 2100m inconvenienced when tightened for room. Jockey R. Fradd reported that his mount hung in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
ISLAND SUNSET – Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground. Trainer D. Murray was advised that a warning would be placed on the horses barrier manners.
 
SCANDALS – From the 1200m shifted 3 wide and improved forward, racing in that position for the remainder of the event.
 
SHOW A FLICK – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer P. Hill was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior the gelding racing again. Mr Hill indicated the gelding would more than likely be retired from racing.
 
 
Race 7: Big Screen On The Green Fillies And Mares Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1350m
 
OUR STORY – Slow to begin. Near the 350m shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of MADAM SHAZAM. Approaching the 200m had to be restrained when disappointed for clear running between MADAM SHAZAM and VERILY, which shifted out slightly.
 
NORTHERN DIVINE – Overraced badly in the early stages. Passing the 1000m had to be restrained from the heels of TIME TO PLAY. Overraced and hung out during the race proving difficult to ride. Trainer T. Haydon was advised that a warning would be placed on the mares racing manners.
 
MIAS GOT CLASS – Rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight was held up for clear running.
 
MADAM SHAZAM – Bumped on the hind quarters near the 350m and became unbalanced. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
TIME TO PLAY – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 250m and 150m.
 
VERILY – Cast a near hind plate in running.
 
 
Race 8: Events At BRC Colts, Geldings And Entires Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1350m
 
REAL GOOD – Inconvenienced near the 600m when tightened for room.
 
App R. Ride the rider of DREAMSCOPE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift in near the 500m when insufficiently clear of REAL GOOD, resulting in that runner being tightened between DREAMSCOPE and STREET COMIC. As a result L. Cassidy (REAL GOOD) had to take hold of his mount and lose his rightful running. App Rides licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days to commence at the expiration of a current suspension on 5  February 2018 and expire midnight 14 February 2018.
 
BINARY – Stewards questioned jockey J. Taylor regarding the riding tactics adopted on BINARY, which led, which is in contrast to its normal racing pattern. Jockey Taylor explained that the gelding has trialled well recently when able to lead and for this reason he rode aggressively in the early stages to take up a forward position. Stewards will interview trainer K. Schweida regarding the matter.
 
DREAMSCOPE – Stewards questioned App R. Ride regarding DREAMSCOPE racing 3 wide without cover in todays small field. App Ride advised that she was instructed to ride forward on the gelding from the outside barrier and attempt to settle outside the leader, which she anticipated to be FLAMIN MOGUL. App Ride further added that when it became apparent she would not have sufficient speed to clear REAL GOOD outside of the leader and rather than restrain to the rear of the field she was obliged to race 3 wide without cover. Stewards noted her explanation.
 
 

 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2. T. Gollan – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67

Suspensions
Race 8. R. Ride – App Jockey – Careless riding – 9 days (m/n5.2.18-m/n14.2.18) – AR137(a)
 
Adjourned Inquiry
Race 8. Trainer K. Schweida re tactics adopted on Binary
 
Absent jockeys
Race 6. App E. Ljung – Ill – Medical Cert.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Hi Fiver, Italia Bella, Arizona, Gregory, The Pinkerton, Binary
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. Rock On Destiny – Refused to load – 3 Barrier Certificates (including 2 official) – AR8(t)
Race 6. Show A Flick – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 6. Island Sunset – Stood flat footed - Warning – AR8(t)
Race 7. Northern Divine – Racing manners – Warning – AR8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 1. Metis – Bled 1st time – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR53A
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 6. Usena – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden forward today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Tokoriki Lad – R. Stewart
Race 3. Starzarina – J. Lloyd
Race 5. Wild Ava – R. Fradd
Race 5. All Natural – App T. Brooker
Race 6. Studly Rooster – App T. Brooker
Race 6. Island Sunsent – App R. Ride
 
Late scratchings
Race 5. Rock On Destiny @ 3.12 p.m.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision