QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                     RAIL – 8M
PENETROMETER – 5.53
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, C. Albrecht, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, L. Chaplin
Starter – T. Williams, P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice Adam Spinks was injured and as D. Smith was under suspension, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: TAB MAIDEN H'CAP – 1650M
 
FELZONE – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages before obtaining a position with cover passing the 1100m.
 
SERRENA’S KINGDOM – Slow to begin and then was hampered shortly after the start.
 
STEEL PIER – Began awkwardly, making heavy contact with the barrier partition, and lost ground. Held up passing the 400m and was disappointed for a run to the outside of JOY’S REWARD and had to alter course back to the inside of that runner passing the 300m to obtain clear running.
 
JOY’S REWARD – Brushed the running rail passing the 1200m.
 
LORD MINTY – Improved on to heels passing the 200m and had to be steadied for a few strides before obtaining clear running.
 
PROSPECTUS – Began awkwardly and shifted out and then was hampered shortly after. Commenced to overrace when in a trailing position passing the 1400m and had to be restrained away from heels. Forced wider on the track for a short distance approaching the 1000m when JOY’S REWARD shifted out to obtain a position one wide.
 
VANDERWINK – As J. Bayliss failed to arrive on course on time to fulfil his engagement, M. McGillivray was substituted as rider. Jockey Bayliss pleaded guilty to a charge under AR127(1) of failing to fulfil his engagement and was fined $100. Began awkwardly and shifted in and was bumped on the hind quarters by SERRENA’S KINGDOM.
 
MINOR LUCK – Laid in under pressure passing the 200m.
 
CHAMPAGNE TOOTS – Began awkwardly.
 
WURNIC – Slow to begin. Improved on to the heels of CHAMPAGNE TOOTS passing the 900m and had to be shifted wider on the track.
 
VOLTRI – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 2: MEMBERSHIPS @ BRC MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed initially when BACK THE ROCK, which reared on several occasions in its barrier, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
The start was further delayed when MEANER became very fractious in the barriers after being loaded and lunged forward on multiple occasions, its head making contact with the front gate. Acting on veterinary advice, stewards declared MEANER a late scratching at 1:49 pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on MEANER be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 1:49 pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win #8
1 cent in the dollar for place of winner #8
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #11
1 cent in the dollar for 3rd place #5
 
BACK THE ROCK – Trainer D. Bougoure advised that the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Despite the urgings of its rider the horse was unable to hold a more forward position in the early stages and settled in a midfield position. Commenced to overrace and threw its head in the air on a number of occasions when the pace steadied approaching the 1000m. Had to be restrained from heels approaching the 500m.
 
CASH ON FIRE – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure passing the 300m and became awkwardly placed at the heels of VICTORY LINER for a short distance.
 
PEBKAC – Improved on to heels due to the steady pace approaching the 700m and had to be restrained. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
CONSTRUE – Improved on to heels due to the steady pace approaching the 700m and had to be restrained.
 
PEERLESS CRUISE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ROSE OF BISCAY – Laid in in the home straight when placed under pressure.
 
VICTORY LINER – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 3: MELBOURNE CUP DAY @ EAGLE FARM QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when RED GARTER reared over in the barriers and became cast and took a significant period to be removed from under the barriers, and once was removed was declared a late scratching at 2:34 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on RED GARTER be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:34 pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win #4
1 cent in the dollar for place of winner #4
1 cent in the dollar for 2nd place #14
1 cent in the dollar for 3rd place #10
 
The veterinary surgeon reported post-race that RED GARTER had sustained no significant injuries, however had dislodged a tooth. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance and a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
The start was further delayed when MY BOY SAM and CRAIGLEA LIZZY, which were drawn in the adjoining barriers to RED GARTER, were also removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and deemed fit to start. Whilst undergoing the veterinary examinations all other runners were removed from the barriers.
 
After viewing the patrol footage, S. Galloway, the rider of PRIMO AGOSTO, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against MY BOY SAM being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos it was established that MY BOY SAM shifted outwards under pressure over the final 150m and shortly after PRIMO AGOSTO commenced to lay in under pressure and that approaching the 100m PRIMO AGOSTO became awkwardly placed at the heels of MY BOY SAM, which had continued to shift out. In the circumstances stewards could not be satisfied, bearing in mind the proximity of the interference to the finish, the manner in which both horses finished the race off and the margin of half a length separating them at the finish, that had the interference not occurred PRIMO AGOSTO would have beaten MY BOY SAM and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
BOOTS ‘N’ AWE – Began awkwardly.
 
FA FA – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
MY BOY SAM – Laid out under pressure over the final 150m, causing its rider to stop riding.
 
PURRONI – Bumped on the hind quarters passing the 200m and became unbalanced.
 
PRIMO AGOSTO – Began awkwardly. Commenced to overrace passing the 900m and had to be restrained from heels on a number of occasions. Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn. Laid in passing the 300m and became awkwardly placed at the heels of PURRONI. Bumped passing the 200m by PURRONI, which laid out. Laid in under riding approaching the 100m and became awkwardly placed at the heels of MY BOY SAM, which shifted out.
 
Following this event apprentice S. Thornton, the rider of RED GARTER, was examined by the Club doctor and cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.
 
As a result of the considerable delay in the start time of this race and the further delay due to the protest hearing, Races 4 to 7 were put back one race, with Race 8 rescheduled to start at 5:38 pm.
 
Race 4: CLAYFIELD COLLEGE FAMILY RACEDAY BENCHMARK 65 H'CAP – 1650M
 
COACH – Shifted three wide with cover to improve after passing the 800m.
 
DANTE ROSSETTI – After being caught three wide without cover approaching the 1400m, was allowed to stride forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1200m.
 
JOYMAKER – Began awkwardly. Shifted three wide with cover to improve after passing the 800m.
 
PISTOLERO – Began awkwardly.
 
TYCOON ROSSA – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide without cover from the 1200m.
 
Race 5: GIDDY UP MEMBERSHIP RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 H'CAP – 2050M
 
CYCLONE PATH – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from the 500m until passing the 400m.
 
ROLLING REIGN – Commenced to weaken approaching the home turn and passing the 400m was awkwardly placed at the heels of CYCLONE PATH.
 
ADVANCE WARNING – Held up passing the 400m behind the weakening DUBAI GEE EYE before obtaining a run to that runner’s inside passing the 300m.
 
MARLAHN – Bumped on the hind quarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1400m after being caught three wide in the early stages.
 
OPEN ROAD – Had some difficulty securing clear running after passing the 300m and had to alter course on a number of occasions before obtaining clear running passing the 100m.
 
MOMENTUM TO WIN  – Buffeted at the start between ROLLING REIGN and MARLAHN, which shifted in slightly. Held up from the 400m until approaching the 300m.
 
ROMAN DOLL – Buffeted at the start between ROLLING REIGN and MARLAHN, which shifted in slightly.
 
RESET’S SON  – Buffeted at the start between ROLLING REIGN and MARLAHN, which shifted in slightly.
 
DUBAI GEE EYE – Allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the lead after racing three wide with cover in the early stages.
 
Race 6: SOUTHBANK EMPORIUM BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1200M
 
LIMERICK MOON – Bumped on jumping.
 
YABA DABL DOYA – Improved on to heels over the final 80m and had to alter course and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
CONQUERMORE – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
HOMEWORK – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more conservatively. The horse was ridden in the second half of the field.
 
BUFFY – Began awkwardly.
 
NO REFUND – Bumped on jumping. Restrained by its rider whilst in the lead passing the 900m and shortly after commenced to hang out. Weakened over the final 150m and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than a slow post-race recovery.
 
HUGE ACTION – Began awkwardly.
 
TRAIL OF GLORY – Began awkwardly. Bumped by SEE ME FLY upon straightening.
 
Race 7: LEXUS OF BRISBANE CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed when OBELOS, which got its off fore leg over the barrier partition for a short period, was removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow R. Stewart, the rider of 2nd placegetter REMUERA, to view the stewards’ patrol footage to determine whether he had grounds on which to lodge an objection against the winner KATHMANDU. After viewing the videos jockey Stewart indicated that he did not wish to proceed with lodging an objection.
 
OBELOS – Shifted three wide passing the 800m when the pace steadied and improved forward to obtain the lead passing the 500m. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
KATHMANDU – Began awkwardly and then bumped with SHE ZA BOSS. Bumped with RICHETTI approaching the 200m. J. Bayliss was advised to be mindful of his whip arm action.
 
ELLA DIVINE – Shifted out to improve approaching the 250m and bumped REMUERA. Had to be steadied approaching the winning post when cramped for room between REMUERA and KATHMANDU, which shifted out. J. Bayliss, the rider of KATHMANDU, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.
 
SHE ZA BOSS – Bumped on jumping.
 
CHARLIE’S WORLD – Overraced passing the 900m and threw its head in the air when being restrained.
 
RICHETTI – Bumped with KATHMANDU approaching the 200m. Slightly inconvenienced approaching the winning post between OBELOS and KATHMANDU.
 
REMUERA – Bumped approaching the 250m by ELLA DIVINE, which shifted out to improve.
 
WU LONG SHI – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: EVENT AT BRC CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1350M
 
HAPPY HOOVES – Began awkwardly.
 
KARAKABEEL – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
SHARPAMAL – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
TIME TO PLAY – Bumped on jumping.
 
GREGORY – Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Had some difficulty securing clear running over the final 150m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. J. Bayliss - $100 - failed to fulfil engagement – AR127(1)
 
Absent jockeys
App. N. Keal – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Rolling Reign, Marlahn
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Prospectus, Victory Liner, Momentum to Win, Buffy, Remuera, Fratellino
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. RED GARTER – reared over and became cast in barriers, dislodged tooth, late scratching – veterinary clearance & further barrier certificate – AR20(e)
 
Protests
Race 3. PRIMO AGOSTO (2nd) v MY BOY SAM (1st) – alleged interference over the final 150m - dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           VANDERWINK – M. McGillivray
Race 2.           PEERLESS CRUISE – C. Bayliss
Race 3.           RED GARTER – S. Thornton
Race 6.           HOMEWORK – J. Murphy
Race 8.           FRATELLINO – D. Griffin
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          MEANER – 1:49 pm – vet advice
Race 3.          RED GARTER – 2:34 pm – vet advice
 
Published subject to correction upon revision