QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                         RAIL – 4M                 PENETROMETER – 5.2
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5
GOOD 4 @ 8:30 AM
GOOD 3 (After Race 5)                                        
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Chadwick
Stewards – D. Aurisch, P. Zimmermann, N. Boyle, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – G. Tozer, M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, R. Gonchee, A. Schofield
Starter – I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben 6.11.18 – Race 1: Stewards today concluded an inquiry into apprentice C. Bayliss’ riding of HOLDIN’ MY OWN. Of particular concern was the reason for him not attempting to ride the horse forward in the early stages and as per the instructions given by trainer Les Ross. After the race evidence was taken from apprentice Bayliss and the trainer of HOLDIN’ MY OWN, Mr Les Ross, and the matter was adjourned to enable stewards to examine betting activities on the race and to allow apprentice Bayliss’ master, Mr B. Lockwood, to give evidence.
 
Today evidence was taken from Mr Lockwood and further evidence was taken from apprentice Bayliss. Mr Lockwood explained that the racing manners of HOLDIN’ MY OWN, with the horse racing with a high head carriage and racing ungenerously, may have contributed to HOLDIN’ MY OWN not showing the necessary speed to hold a more forward position.
 
Stewards were not entirely comfortable that apprentice Bayliss had attempted to fully comply with instructions in the early stages and, furthermore, were concerned with the evidence apprentice Bayliss gave on the day regarding why the horse was not ridden forward. Whilst stewards were of the opinion they could not substantiate a charge under the rules, they referred apprentice Bayliss to the Riding Skills Panel for further tutelage regarding rides of this nature and the forthrightness with which he presents evidence in stewards’ inquiries to assist them with determining riding matters.
 

 
Race 1: COCA COLA CHRISTMAS MOVIES BENCHMARK 85 H’CAP – 1615M
 
SAN TELMO – Hampered when tightened for room soon after the start. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
ENDLESS DAYS – Raced three wide with cover.
 
BRYNEICH – R. Wiggins was fined $200 for using the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
SLYDINI – Raced three wide with cover.
 
SAINT PATRICKS DAY – Had to be eased over the concluding stages when tightened for room between APOLOBOOM and I FEEL GOOD, which shifted out under pressure. L. Cassidy, the rider of I FEEL GOOD, was cautioned for the manner in which his mount shifted ground.
 
ELSARAY – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Following this event R. Wiggins, who had sustained a foot injury, was stood down from his remaining engagements by the Club doctor and riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 2: SINGAPORE TURF CLUB TROPHY OPEN QUALITY H’CAP – 2020M
 
OUTRAGED – Slow to begin.
 
STANLEY – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden in a forward position but with cover if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
SOFIE’S GOLD CLASS – Commenced to pull hard approaching and passing the winning post on the first occasion and had to shift out to avoid the heels of IDLE SITUATION.
 
Race 3: BRC MEMBERSHIPS FROM $99 CLASS 3 PLATE – 1350M
 
NEW HORIZONS – Inclined to hang in near the 500m and made heavy contact with the running rail.
 
TOKORIKI LAD – Restrained from a wide barrier shortly after the start to gain a position close to the rail.
 
AXELLA – Had to be checked from the heels of NEW HORIZONS passing the 800m when that runner shifted in. T. Harrison, the rider of NEW HORIZONS, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of AXELLA at that point. T. Harrison’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 22 December and expire at midnight on Monday 31 December 2018.
 
Race 4: THE SPIRIT OF BOOM PHELAN READY STAKES – 1110M
 
The start of this race was delayed when KRAMERIC proved difficult to load.
 
KRAMERIC – Had to be restrained from the heels of STAMPE when overracing passing the 800m and shifted out abruptly before being corrected.
 
LUCKY SENATOR – Slow to begin. Trainer J. Judge was advised that in light of today’s uncompetitive performance the colt would be ineligible to compete at metropolitan meetings until such time as it establishes competitive provincial form. Mr Judge advised stewards that it was now his intention to send the colt for a spell and undertook to notify stewards if anything comes to light in ensuing days which may have had an effect on its performance.
 
GALVARINO – Overraced in the early stages.
 
LUBUK – Overraced in the early stages. Hung out under pressure rounding the home turn and when under pressure in the home straight.
 
STAMPE – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. B. Stewart was reminded to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.
 
Race 5: BOOMER BLOODSTOCK CALAWAY GAL STAKES – 1110M
 
REGAL ROMANCE, which reared over in the barriers, making contact with its nearside hip, was declared a late scratching at 2:52 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice that the filly was lame in the near hind leg. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on REGAL ROMANCE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

0 cents in the dollar for the win #5
2 cents in the dollar for place of winner #5
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #6
1 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7
 
Trainer G. Hickman was advised that REGAL ROMANCE will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
COURSESHEWILL – Jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped GALA MISS.
 
BETTER REFLECTION – Raced three wide without cover.
 
GALA MISS – Bumped at the start.
 
SINGLE BLONDE – Steadied near the 900m when racing in restricted room. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
KALLIE – Lost some ground when tightened for room near the 900m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 6: IPG MARKETING SOLUTIONS BRIBIE H’CAP – 1050M
 
HAVASAY – Slow to begin.
 
IRISH CONSTABULARY – Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight.
 
VOLKOFF – Hampered at the start.
 
IN HIS STRIDE – Slow to begin.
 
RINGO’S A ROCKSTAR – D. Smith dropped his whip near the 50m.
 
ZOUZOUKAKIA – Had to be checked and taken outwards across the heels of TARZAN near the 800m. L. Tarrant, the rider of TARZAN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that at that point he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ZOUZOUKAKIA. L. Tarrant’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 16 December and expire at midnight on Monday 24 December 2018.
 
Race 7: SOCIETY NEW YEAR’S EVE CLASS 6 PLATE – 1200M
 
SNITZ – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
LOOKS LIKE ELVIS – Hampered when bumped at the start.
 
MISHANI BULLITT – Had to be steadied after travelling a short distance when tightened for room. Unable to secure clear running approaching and rounding the home turn and in the home straight and went to the line not fully tested by its rider.
 
SHOGUN SUN – Inconvenienced at the start. When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, J. Byrne stated that the gelding travelled comfortably and when placed under pressure from the 500m did not respond to his riding and was disappointing. Trainer K. Schweida was also disappointed and undertook to report to stewards in the coming days anything that may come to light to explain today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
ENVY OF ALL – Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and bumped LOOKS LIKE ELVIS, which was hampered.
 
Race 8: PAGES EVENT HIRE GOLD EDITION PLATE – 1200M
 
CHESS STAR – B. Prebble reported to stewards that the colt travelled well throughout, however after changing stride near the 300m, thereafter commenced to weaken and disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be bilaterally lame in front. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
MAGIC FOX – Restrained from a wide barrier at the start to gain a position close to the rail.
 
RED CHASE – Raced wide throughout with cover.
 
VALARIO – Overraced in the early stages.
 
PENNINO – Overraced in the early stages.
 
SPIRIT’S CHOICE – Slow to begin.  Raced three wide without cover. Hung in for a major part of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
BE MY STAR – Raced wide throughout with cover.
 
Race 9: TAB LOUGH NEAGH STAKES – 1350M
 
MOST IMPORTANT – Raced four wide without cover.
 
CARE TO THINK – Held up for a short distance in the early part of the straight.
 
NICCANOVA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
TYZONE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in over the final 100m.
 
NIKITAS – Raced wide throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. R. Wiggins - $200 – used whip 10 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 3. T. Harrison – careless riding - 9 days (m/n 22.12.18 – m/n 31.12.18) – AR. 137(a)
Race 6. L. Tarrant – careless riding - 8 days (m/n 16.12.18 – m/n 24.12.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
R. Wiggins – injured, stood down by Club doctor – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Be My Star, Button Pusher, Cuban Mint, Sun City, Hang, Tycoon Ace, Bryneich, Elsaray, Capital Gain, Deconstructed, New Horizons, Auerbach, Niccanova, Tyzone, Dreams Aplenty, The Fire Trap, Zoustyle, Chess Star, Stanley Park, Gracida, Boomstress, Mishani Bullitt
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. LUCKY SENATOR – uncompetitive – barred from competing at metropolitan meetings until provincial form established – AR. 8(t)
Race 5. REGAL ROMANCE – lame near hind, late scratching at barriers – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 8. CHESS STAR – bilaterally lame in front – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           CHILLIN WITH DYLAN – R. Stewart
                        IDLE SITUATION – L. Tarrant
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          REGAL ROMANCE – 2:52 pm – vet advice at barriers
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision