QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 4 AUGUST 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           RAIL – 5M                 PENETROMETER – 5.1
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
GOOD 3 (Retrospective Race 7)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – M. Knibbs, J. Williamson, W. Flynn, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – G. Tozer, M. Mawhinney, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – A. Schofield, R. Gonchee, A. Challen
Starter – R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: THE MISSION @ AQUIS FARM QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1630M
 
Stewards questioned trainer S. Morrisey regarding the scratching of LUCAP from today’s race, in which Mr Morrisey also had another runner, PUMPS. Mr Morrisey explained that he had planned to start LUCAP in this race, however since the horse worked with PUMPS on Tuesday morning, it has left feed and as a result he made the decision to scratch the horse out of today’s race and leave it in Race 8 at the Gold Coast. Mr Morrisey added that this morning LUCAP had left a significant amount of feed, however displayed no other symptoms of concern, which resulted in him withdrawing it from that race as well. Stewards accepted his explanation.
 
PUMPS – Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness in the near fore foot. Trainer S. Morrisey indicated that the horse will now be sent for a spell.
 
TATCEE – Inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
 
TRUSTY LAD – When asked to comment on the improved performance of TRUSTY LAD as compared to its most recent start, trainer M. Kropp explained that the colt performed well at its first start at Toowoomba and made significant ground in the final stages of the race. He added that at its most previous start TRUSTY LAD may not have been suited racing inside horses and made its final run in the home straight on the inside which he felt was inferior ground. Mr Kropp added that today’s field was of a lesser grade than the race at Doomben on 21 July. His explanation was noted.
 
Race 2: DIVERSITY DASH BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1110M
 
Trainer B. Andrew was fined $200 for the late declaration of apprentice J. Murphy as the rider of GOLDEN SHOES.
 
J. Lloyd was dislodged from LINLITHGOW in the preliminary. LINLITHGOW galloped a short distance before being recaptured, was examined by the veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and cleared to race. J. Lloyd was uninjured in the incident and was able to fulfil his engagement.
 
HIGH COST – Overraced in the early stages and then hung out making the turn leaving the 900m and raced three wide without cover from that point.
 
GOLDEN SHOES – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
 
LAST ARMAGEDDON – B. Stewart reported that his mount did not travel at any stage of the event, did not feel comfortable amongst horses and was very disappointing. He added that he could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
LICITRA – Blundered soon after the start and lost ground. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3: UBET BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 2200M
 
B. Appo was reprimanded for arriving late on course to fulfil his engagement.
 
FUERZA – Raced three wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1200m. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
EXPLOSIVE ONE – Hung in near the 1400m, contacted the running rail and had to be steadied. Overraced in the middle stages and near the 900m had to be restrained from the heels of ENDLESS DAYS and then shifted out slightly.
 
LOPE DE LOPE – Forced wider from the 800m and was obliged to race three wide from that point.
 
ANTIGONE – Improved to the inside of the heels of EXPLOSIVE ONE where there was doubtful room near the 900m and as a result had to be checked from that runner’s heels.
 
BRONZED VENOM – Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of rider R. Stewart and cleared to run. Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 4: TIM BELL MEMORIAL OPEN H’CAP – 1110M
 
CANNYESCENT – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
IN HIS STRIDE – Hung in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
I AM THE GENERAL – Raced three wide throughout without cover. Had to be steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
TIME TO TORQUE – Restrained from heels near the 450m.
 
APOLOBOOM – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: EUREKA STUD OPEN H’CAP – 1630M
 
NO ANNAMOSSITY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be exhibiting lameness in the near foreleg. Stable representative Ms M. Sharpe indicated that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
 
LORGDAG – Shifted in and brushed the running rail approaching the 1000m and again near the 900m.
 
GLENDARA – Raced three wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1000m. Momentarily hampered whilst weakening near the 350m when tightened for room between NO ANNAMOSSITY and LORD COCONUTS, which shifted out to improve.
 
MAGSTOCK – Made the home turn awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be experiencing thumps.
 
BODEGA NEGRA – Had to be steadied near the 1300m when momentarily tightened for room.
 
LORD COCONUTS – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: LUCRF SUPER CLASS 3 PLATE – 1630M
 
KITTEAU – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: TBQA QLD BREEDERS C,G&E NO METRO WINS H’CAP – 1200M
 
BEAT STREET – Checked when tightened for room at the start. Hung out badly approaching the first turn, resulting in DYLAN’S LUCK being taken wider, and then continued to hang out for a major part of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance and must perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again.
 
ON THE SPOT – Had to be checked from heels near the 1000m.
 
EL SHADAY – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SILIQUA – Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
ZENDAYE – Had to be checked severely after passing the 1000m to avoid the heels of TVERSKY. D. Smith, the rider of TVERSKY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that at that point he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of ZENDAYE. D. Smith’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 16 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 5 August and expire at midnight on Tuesday 21 August 2018. In determining penalty, stewards took into account jockey Smith’s high degree of carelessness.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3, retrospective to the running of the race.
 
Race 8: GLOBAL GALLOP F&M NO METRO WINS H’CAP – 1200M
 
ORADONNA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
ROOI ROE – Shifted in abruptly near the 900m and made contact with the running rail.
 
FELINO BEL – Held up rounding the home turn and in the home straight until approaching the 100m.
 
SAILOR GERRI – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
FLYING MACHINE – Slow to begin.
 
SORNJA – A little slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure over the final stages.
 
SOLO MELODY – Overraced in the early stages.
 
BEST DANCE YET – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 9: THE QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION CLASS 6 PLATE – 1350M
 
BEL BURGESS – Stewards will interview J. Lloyd regarding his riding of the gelding over the final stages.
 
MANA – Had to be eased passing the 1200m to avoid the heels of NATCH, which shifted in and away from SUPER SUAVE. Raced three wide throughout without cover.
 
TAN TAT DIAMOND – Held up rounding the home turn and in the home straight until near the 250m.
 
NOTHING BOX – Raced three wide without cover.
 
SHOGUN SUN – Had to be steadied to avoid heels near the 900m.
 
SISTER PATTI – Had to be steadied near the 900m to avoid the heels of NATCH, which shifted in when not quite clear. B. Stewart, the rider of NATCH, was advised to provide his fellow riders with greater clearance when shifting ground in future.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. B. Appo – arrived on course late – AR. 91
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. B. Andrew - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 7. D. Smith – careless riding - 16 days (m/n 5.8.18 - 21.8.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Tatcee, Trusty Lad, last Armageddon, Linlithgow, Fuerza, Bronzed Venom, Tarzan, Saipan, No Annamossity, Magstock, Honour’n’strength, Kitteau, French Hussler, Tversky, Oradonna, Ferniehirst, Sailor Gerri, Bel Burgess, Spiral
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters Races 1-4 and 6-9, No Annamossity
 
Warnings/bars
Race 7. BEAT STREET – hung out badly, lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance and satisfactory official barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 9. J. Lloyd’s riding of BEL BURGESS over the final stages
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           GOLDEN SHOES – J. Murphy
Race 6.           REIBY THE RED – C. Bayliss
Race 7.           MAKE A RULER – M. Cahill
                        EMPEROR OF OZ – C. Bayliss
Race 8.           BEST DANCE YET – C. Bayliss
Race 9.           SISTER PATTI – T. Marshall
                        SHADOW AFFAIR – J. Murphy
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision