QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT


DOOMBEN – SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2018


WEATHER – OVERCAST RAIL – 5M PENETROMETER – 6.21
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 8/SOFT 7 AFTER RACE 4

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – M. Knibbs, D. Aurisch, P. Zimmermann, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – G. Tozer, M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – R. Gonchee, K. Warwick, C. Spencer
Starter – R. Smith, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

GENERAL

Trainer T. Gollan was fined $200 for failing to scratch Courtza King and Just Orm from their respective races as required by the Racing Queensland dual engagement policy.

Race 1: Kitchen At Treasury Member Meal QTIS 2yo H’cap – 1110m

RED STINA - Slow into stride. Laid in over the concluding stages.

PINCH MEMORY – Began awkwardly.

ACCOMPLISH – Became unbalanced at the 400m after being bumped.

GLOBAL CHOICE – Raced 3 wide without cover.

SHE’S CHOOSIE – Jockey K. Stanley reported her mount whilst racing between ONWARD TO VICTORY and ACCOMPLISH from the 700m then struck a softer section of the track, which it did not handle and lost ground.

 
Race 2: Fat Noodle Lunar New Year Banquet Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1050m

SECRET MO – Trainer L. Gough was fined $200 for the late declaration of M. Murphy as the rider of the horse.

SQUEEMI – Began awkwardly.

PRUE’S ANGEL – Slow into stride.

SILIQUA – Raced 3 wide without cover in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slightly sore in the near foreleg.

NOW YOU SEE – Had to be steadied from heels near the 700m and shifted out.

WIGGLESWORTH – Raced 3 wide without cover from the 700m.

Race 3: Fat Noodle Yum Cha Menu QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1050m

SETOGA – Slow to begin.

EXCELEBRAZIONE – Slow to begin.

ALLEVIATOR – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced and hung in passing the 600m. When questioned, jockey J. Lloyd stated that his mount began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly and seemed to have trouble mustering speed on the heavy track. He added the gelding then travelled in the middle stages however got slightly crowded from DON’T LEAVE ME from the 600m, resulting in the horse laying in away and brushing the rail. Trainer T. Edmonds’ representative was advised that the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

LOVESON – Near the 200m, when laying in, shifted in and away from SETOGA and was checked from the heels of SHE’S OUR STAR.

SKATE TO PARIS – Jockey L. Cassidy reported his mount hung out from the 800m. Lost its near fore plate in running.

Race 4: Treasure Hotel Wedding Showcase Open H’cap – 1630m

CHIVADAHLII – Slow into stride.

BRAZEN MOSS – Slow into stride.

GLENDARA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

TORGERSEN – Had to be checked near the 500m when it hung out towards the heels of CHIVADAHLII. When questioned regarding the incident approaching the home turn, jockey R. Fradd stated his mount was inclined to hang out after leaving the 600m when racing in restricted room, resulting in him losing some ground. Stable representative Mr P. Shailer stated that the gelding raced ungenerously at its previous start and hung out, however he attributed that to the tight turning track at Ipswich, adding that the stable would continue on with its preparation. He added that whilst the gelding finished the race off well, he was of the opinion it may have come to the end of its preparation.

MAGNATUNE – Approaching the winning post became unbalanced when it shied away from the running rail.

Following this event the track rating was upgraded to Soft 7.

Race 5: The Highway Zone Casino Exclusive Car Jackpot Class 3 Plate – 1630m

MUSTARRID – Had to be resaddled behind the barriers. When questioned regarding the performance of the horse, jockey J. Lloyd stated he had been instructed to hold a position either in front or behind the leaders as the gelding had previously shown a tendency to overrace. He stated rounding the first turn when joined by AUDREE, he was content to allow that mare to improve forward of him as it has a history of hanging out, however it appeared that Miss Fancourt, rider of AUDREE, was reluctant to allow her mount to stride forward. He added after being crossed his mount then dropped the bit and was reluctant to hold its positon, and from that point on he had to continue to pressure the gelding and, in his opinion, was not comfortable in the track conditions and only finished the race off fairly.

EKSUUDE – Began awkwardly.

TOP RAVINE – Which was caught 3 wide in the early stages without cover, strode forward and raced outside the leader at the 900m.

AUDREE – Apprentice A. Fancourt reported that the mare did not handle the track conditions today.

Race 6: Treasury Brisbane’s Fast Finish Slots Tournament Benchmark 80 H’cap – 1200m

COURTZA KING – Slow into stride.

PUBLISHING POWER – Slow into stride. Hampered shortly after the start. Floundered in the going near the 900m.

FLAMING ACES – Bumped at the start. Raced 3 wide without cover.

MARKSFIELD – Raced 3 wide with cover.

COLINELLE – Apprentice B. Thornton was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the finish line.


Race 7: Treasury Brisbane’s Cocktails & Canapes In The Park
Event BM 75 H’cap – 2030m

HOUDINI THE GREAT – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Lloyd reported that he was of the opinion the gelding may have bled. A post-race veterinary examination of the horse, which finished a distant last, revealed the horse to be sore over the rump.

BRACTEATE – Caught 3 wide in the early stages and was then allowed to stride forward to race outside the leader near the 1400m.

MAYBE EVEN YOU – Raced 3 wide without cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both forelegs and was suffering from thumps.

Race 8: Lunar New Year At Treasury Brisbane Open H’cap – 1110m

STELLA OMBRA – Bounded on jumping away. Overraced in the middle stages. Raced 3 wide with cover.

RAIDO – Restrained from its wide gate shortly after the start to a position closer to the rail.

TYZONE – Near the 250m had to be steadied when disappointed for a run when STELLA OMBRA shifted out slightly.

JUST ORM – Raced 3 wide without cover.

TISANI TOMSO – Jockey P. Hammersley reported his mount lost both front plates in running.

SUPREME EFFORT – When questioned regarding his riding of the of the gelding, jockey D. Browne advised that he was instructed to ride his mount where comfortable, however for the first 300m of the race his mount was unbalanced in the track conditions and as a result settled further back than anticipated. He added that after following MALVERN ESTATE he elected to improve to its outside approaching the home turn where he anticipated a run to the inside of STELLA OMBRA, which had a tendency to hang out, and that after obtaining that run he did not apply full pressure as he was attempting to pick the horse up under its big weight in the track conditions. Jockey Browne added that he had ridden the gelding twice before and had come to the outside to allow it to finish off its races. Stewards advised jockey Browne that whilst noting his explanation, they did have concerns with his riding of SUPREME EFFORT, particularly from the 400m until near the 250m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 9: Treasury Brisbane’s Art Of The Palate Presented by Penforld’s Class 6 Plate – 1350m

PRIORTISE – Trainer S. Tregea’s explanation for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time was accepted. Slow into stride. Held up on straightening and until near the 250m.

FORTENSKY –Fractious in its stall, reared as the gates were released and lost considerable ground.

MOTION GRANTED – Began awkwardly.

CLOCKWORK ORANGE – Bumped near the 50m by FORTENSKY. Jockey R. Fradd, rider of FORTENSKY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift out under riding inside the 100m, resulting in that horse being taken out on to CLOCKWORK ORANGE, which in turn was taken out slightly onto LET’S PARTY MARTY, resulting in both of these horses being checked. Jockey Fradd was suspended from riding in races for a period of 11 days, to commence at midnight, 25 February and to expire at midnight, 7 March 2018.

LET’S PARTY MARTY – Badly crowded at the winning post. P. Hammersley, rider of OINK, was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in resulting in LET’S PARTY MARTY being hampered right on the finish line.

KYLIE’S FAME – Held up over the concluding stages.

JADENTOM – Jockey B. Stewart accidentally dropped his whip near the 50m.

OINK – Raced 3 wide without cover.

DENBERN – Raced 3 wide with cover.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspension
Race 9. R. Fradd – Jockey – C/riding – 11 days – M/n 25.2.18 to m/n 7.3.18 - AR137(a)

Reprimand
Race 9. Paul Hammersley – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 2. Lindsey Gough – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67
Race 6/9. Tony Gollan Trainer – Late scratching, dual engagement policy – Courtza King, Just Orm - $200 – AR114

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Clang Again, Argie Bargie

Horses swabbed pre-race
Magnajoy, Kylies Fame, Denbern, Weinholt, Tyzone, Supreme Effort, Skytastic, Houdini The Great, Mustarrid, Audree, Chivadahlii, Alleviator, Don’t Leave Me Out, Wigglesworth, Prue’s Angel

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Alleviator – Overraced and hung in – Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Secret Mo – M. Murphy
Race 6. Courtza King – A .Fancourt
Race 7. Skytastic – S. Lacy
Race 8. Raido – J. Byrne
Just Orm – A. Fancourt
Race 9. Motion Granted – J. Guthmann-Chester
Priortise – L. Cassidy

Late scratchings
Nil

Published subject to correction upon revision.