QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                          
TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4
RAIL – OUT 5M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.48
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, R. Hitchener, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – R. Thomas, I. Schultz, G. Tozer
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, G. Gray, R. Gonchee
Starter – T. Williams, R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
As L. Cassidy was indisposed due to injury Stewards permitted rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: TAB Open Handicap – 2200m
 
GOLDEN MANE – Fractious and kicked out behind as the start was effected and lost ground. After passing the 1000m shifted three wide to improve.
 
BOOM BOOM EPIC – Fractious in the gates, began very awkwardly and threw its head in the air.
 
ZOFFANY ROCKET – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
EXOTERIC – Bumped on jumping.
 
HARPER’S CHOICE – Bumped on jumping.
 
OUR MANTRA – After being caught three wide after passing the winning post on the first occasion was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 1500m. Jockey R. Fradd reported that the gelding travelled comfortably albeit it raced somewhat keenly during the event however, when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing in the home straight. Jockey Fradd added that in his opinion the gelding may not have backed up from its most recent start last Saturday. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken. Co-trainer C. Anderson advised that it would now be the intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
CALYPSO BAY – Passing the 300m laid in despite the efforts of its rider. When asked to explain the seemingly improved performance trainer J. Manzelmann explained that the gelding has only been in his care for the last couple of runs and at its last start it was not suited over the shorter distance and did not appreciate the dirt racing surface. He added in its previous run the gelding performed quite well in the Townsville Cup and with the small field today over a more suitable distance did expect a better performance however, was quite surprised by the win.   
 
MASTER ZEPHYR – Approaching the 250m was bumped and raced in restricted room to the inside of CALYPSO BAY, which laid in and to the outside of EXOTERIC, which shifted out to improve.
 
Race 2: Ray White Rural Queensland Country Highway Class 4 Plate (Restricted) – 1350m
 
Trainer G. Richardson was fined $200 for the late declaration of App H. English as the rider of STELLA’S DREAM.
 
CAVELLTON – Restrained on jumping from the wide barrier to obtain a position close to the rail at the rear of the field.
 
SFILZA – Began awkwardly and was bumped on the hind quarters by THE BIG EATER. Passing the 1200m commenced to overrace and then passing the 1100m after being crossed by THE TAX ACCOUNTANT, resented being restrained and shifted out proving difficult to ride for a short distance.
 
THE BIG EATER – Bumped on jumping.
 
BEAU ARROW – Commenced to hang out after passing the 800m and raced three wide without cover from that point. Jockey M. Cahill reported that the gelding proved disappointing over the final 400m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have some lacerations to the off hind cannon.
 
BOBBY AXELROD – After passing the 300m when placed under pressure laid out.
 
 
Race 3: Robinson Nielsen Legal Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1050m
 
ITALIA BELLA – As the mare had not race for over twelve months it underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to take its place in the race. Shortly after the start was bumped on the hind quarters on a couple of occasions and became unbalanced.
 
HI FIVER – Shortly after the start was bumped on a couple of occasions with ITALIA BELLA. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
HIGH COST – Passing the 900m raced in restricted room and had to be restrained from heels. Passing the 300m was disappointed for a run to the outside of ALLENA and to the inside of STELLAR POWER. Shortly afterwards after passing the 200m attempted a run to the inside of ALLENA where there was insufficient room and clipped the heels of that runner and blundered. App J. Hodge (HIGH COST) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of  AR131(a) for attempting a run where there was insufficient room causing HIGH COST to clip heels and blunder. App Hodge’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 12 August 2019 and expire midnight 20 August 2019.
 
THE MECHANIC – Passing the 900m when being restrained to obtain cover threw its head in the air on a couple of occasions.
 
STELLAR POWER – After being caught three wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to obtain the position outside the leader approaching the 700m.
 
I AM THE GENERAL – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ALLENA – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had sustained a superficial injury to the off hock.
 
JUST ORM – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that the gelding will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing and must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
Race 4: AQWA Construction QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1200m
 
Upon pulling up jockey J. Bayliss (MAD IRISH TYCOON) dismounted from the gelding as he was ill. As jockey Bayliss was being attended to by QAS officers and therefore unable to weigh in Stewards acting under AR208(3) declared correct weight as they were satisfied MAD IRISH TYCOON had carried its allotted weight. Jockey Bayliss was stood down from riding until obtaining a medical clearance.
 
MAD IRISH TYCOON – After being loaded in the barriers became fractious, broke through the gates and travelled a short distance before being restrained by its rider. On returning to the barrier the gelding was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Jockey Bayliss reported that it was not his intention to lead on the gelding however, after overracing in the early stages and unable to be restrained he allowed the gelding to travel where it was comfortable.
 
BETTER THAN GROOVY – Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m was bumped and tightened for room by SPIRIT ESPRIT, which had improved onto the heels of the weakening MAD IRISH TYCOON and shifted in.
 
CHAMPAGNE JET – Slow to begin.
 
EPICURIOUS – Slow into stride. Passing the 150m improved onto heels and shifted wider on the course to obtain clear running.
 
KASITA – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
CONCEALED DYNAMITE – After passing the 900m commenced to lay out and raced three wide without cover from the 800m.
SPIRIT ESPRIT – Held up from the 400m until shortly after straightening. Passing the 100m improved to the inside of the heels of MAD IRISH TYCOON, which shifted in slightly and had to be checked.Jockey J. Bayliss (MAD IRISH TYCOON) was advised to exercise greater when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 
Race 5: Eureka Stud Fillies & Mares NMW Handicap – 1200m
 
ABB ROY – Slow into stride and then after being caught wide in a rearward position was ridden forward passing the 900m to be in a forward position three wide without cover.
 
JARDIN ROUGE – Approaching the 900m had to be steadied away from the heels of TARDIS.
 
PONYTALES – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FLOWER OF LOVE – Held up rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
PRECIPITATE - Held up rounding the home turn. Approaching the 100m improved onto heels and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
TARDIS – Laid out under pressure over the final 250m.
 
TIME TO PLAY – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 6: Gollan Racing Colts, Geldings & Entires NMW Handicap – 1200m
 
The start was delayed when TAIKO BOOM proved difficult to load.
 
IGNITE THE LIGHT – Trainer T. Gollan advised the intention would be to attempt to ride the horse with cover today if circumstances permit. The horse raced keenly in a midfield position with cover.
 
AMENZEL – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
LUCKY PROSPECTOR – Began awkwardly. After being caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to a three wide position without cover near the lead passing the 800m. After passing the 600m commenced to lay out. After passing the 300m commenced to lay in under pressure.
 
TAIKO BOOM – Hampered on jumping.
 
MAIL ESCORT – Passing the 1100m commenced to overrace when in a trailing position and in doing so shifted in bumping FOMO and proved difficult to ride.
 
FOMO – After passing the 1100m was bumped by MAIL ESCORT and then commenced to overrace for a short distance. After passing the 200m had some difficulty obtaining clear running and shifted out passing the 150m to obtain clear running.
 
FRATELLINO – Raced three wide with cover and after passing the 800m raced keenly in that position. Approaching the 150m had to be steadied when crowded for room to the inside of LUCKY PROSPECTOR and to the outside of FOMO, which shifted out to improve.
DESERT MAN – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
UNLIKELY STORY - Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SHADYVALE STAR – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a bruise and cut to its tongue. Trainer P. Butterworth advised he may experiment with the addition of a tongue tie for its next start.
 
 
Race 7: Munce Racing Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1630m
 
MOTION GRANTED - Trainer B. Baldwin advised the intention would be to ride the horse in a rearward position from the wide barrier today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Crowded for room on jumping and was then restrained to obtain a position at the rear of the field.
 
SLOW HANDS – Began awkwardly, shifted in and was bumped on the hind quarters. After passing the 300m commenced to lay in under pressure.
 
STEELZ TIME – Bumped on jumping. Shortly after straightening improved onto heels and had to shift wider on the course to obtain clear running.
 
YAMAZAKI – Hampered shortly after the start. After passing the 300m blundered of its own accord. Passing the 200m had difficulty obtaining clear running when attempting a narrow run between SHARPAMAL and SENSATION ALLLY.
 
GREAT POWERS – Approaching the 1300m commenced to overrace and laid out slightly inconveniencing CHARLIE CAT.
 
CHARLIE CAT – Approaching the 1300m was bumped by GREAT POWERS and became awkwardly placed at the heels of SHIRANDA for a short distance.
 
SHIRANDA – Approaching the 600m was forced four wide by GALTERO, which shifted out to improve.
 
SHARPAMAL – Passing the 200m was bumped heavily on the hind quarters and became unbalanced when YAMAZAKI was improving into a narrow run to its outside and to the inside of SENSATION ALLY.
 
LEGAL COUNSEL – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which was disappointing and finished at the rear of the field, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: Kelly Schweida Racing Open Handicap – 1630m
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by App B. Nothdurft the rider of SILVERA which finished third against MORENDI (M. Cahill) being declared the second placegetter on the grounds of interference suffered passing the 200m. In giving consideration Stewards were of the opinion that SILVERA had obtained a run to the outside of MORENDI and when MORENDI shifted out causing SILVERA to be checked away from the heels of that runner. Stewards were also of the opinion that the manner in which SILVERA finished the race off, the interference suffered and the nose margin between the two runners at the finish meant SILVERA would have beaten MORENDI in the finish and therefore they upheld the objection and amended the placings to read:-
 
1st MAGNUFIGHTER
2nd SILVERA
3rd MORENDI
4th VAUCLUSE BAY
 
FIT FOR PURPOSE – Slow to begin.
 
MAGNUFIGHTER – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.
 
TORGERSEN – Approaching the 250m was disappointed for a run and was then held up until passing the 100m.
 
MORENDI – Laid out under pressure after passing the 250m. When asked to explain the tactics adopted jockey M. Cahill stated it was not his intention to race in a forward position however, after beginning well and settling three wide in a midfield position, with the lack of speed in the early stages he elected passing the 1300m to allow the gelding to stride forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1200m.
 
SILVERA – Passing the 200m had to be checked away from the heels of MORENDI, which shifted out and then shifted back to the inside to obtain clear running. Jockey M. Cahill (MORENDI) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
 

Race 9: Queensland Country Life Class 6 Plate – 1350m
 
BRAINS – Crowded for room at the start. Disappointed for a run to the inside of OINK passing the 500m.
 
CHURNING – Crowded for room at the start.
 
DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE – Passing the 1100m commenced to overrace when in a trailing position one wide and then shifted three wide to avoid heels and raced three wide from that point on.
 
TAWFIQ BOY – Held up between the 400m and 300m and was then disappointed for a run passing the 250m.
 
DEFENCE MISSILE – After passing the 200m was crowded for room and had to be checked away from the heels of SKY LAKE. Stewards will inquire into the reasons for the interference at a later date as App M. Murphy (SKY LAKE) had left the course to fulfil engagements at another venue.
 
KOOL VINNIE – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
SO SPIRITED – Cast the off hind plate in running.
 

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
Race 3. J. Hodge – App Jockey – Careless riding – 8 days (m/n 12.8.19-m/n 20.8.19) –AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. G. Richardson – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67
 
Race day injuries/illness
L. Cassidy – Injured - Medical clearance req’d
J. Bayliss – Ill - Medical clearance req’d 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
EXOTERIC, HARPER’S CHOICE, BOOM BOOM EPIC, BEAU ARROW, CAVELLTON, THE MECHANIC, SISTER KITTY MAC, TARDIS, TIME TO PLAY, AMENZEL, CHARLIE CAT, SHIRANDA, ALWARD, FIT FOR PURPOSE, MAGNUFIGHTER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and – OUR MANTRA, BOBBY AXELROD, STELLAR POWER, SCATHING, TARDIS, MAIL ESCORT, POLEMIC, SILVERA, IMPASSE
 
Bleeders
Race 3. JUST ORM – Bled both nostrils 1st time – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop – AR79(b)(4)
 
Change Of Riding Tactics
Race 6. IGNITE THE LIGHT – Trainer advised intention will be to attempt to ride the horse with cover if circumstances permit.
Race 7. MOTION GRANTED – Trainer advised the intention will be to ride the horse in a rearward position from the wide barrier if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. STELLA’S DREAM – App H. English
Race 3. STELLAR POWER – J. Bayliss
Race 3. HI FIVER – M. Cahill
Race 4. SPIRIT ESPRIT – R. Stewart
Race 5. JARDIN ROUGE – M. McGillivray
Race 6. IGNITE THE LIGHT – J. Byrne
Race 6. SHADYVALE STAR – T. Marshall
Race 9. UMBERTO – R. Maloney
 
Protest
Race 8. Upheld - 3rd (SILVERA) -v- 2nd (MORENDI) – interference passing 200m.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision