QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                     RAIL – 6.5M
PENETROMETER – 5.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – J. Hackett, P. McLean, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas, A. Redding.
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Lister, R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: QUEENSLAND ALL TRADES QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1640M
 
CITY SMART – Shifted out under pressure over the final 200m.
 
JERRY ZANDA – Overraced when racing three wide for a major part of the event.
 
PROSPECTUS – Jumped awkwardly and lost some ground. Steadied from the heels of SECUNDUS near the 350m.
 
SECUNDUS – Shifted out when weakening near the 350m.
 
REAL SWEET – Hampered at the start when tightened for room between SECUNDUS and PROSPECTUS.
 
Race 2: PAYNTERS CLASS 5 PLATE – 1200M
 
DESERT MAN – Bled from both nostrils. Ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to starting again must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
Race 3: JOHNS LYNG MAIDEN H'CAP – 1640M
 
ACEME, which became fractious in the barriers, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 2:57 pm on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the near hind leg. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on ACEME be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:57 pm:
 
15 cents in the dollar for the win #1
8 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
20 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
26 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #5
 
Trainer M. Mair was advised that ACEME will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
STEELCAPSTILETTOS – Shifted out abruptly when leading approaching the 400m despite the efforts of its rider and hung out rounding the home turn. Stable representative Mr R. Elliott was advised that the horse must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again. Mr Elliott indicated that consideration would be given to removing the blinkers for the gelding’s next race start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration over the off hind tendon.
 
ARGYLE SOLITAIRE – Had to be checked to avoid the heels of STEELCAPSTILETTOS near the 400m.
 
FIZZ – Hampered and taken wider from the 400m until shortly after straightening.
 
GOLDEN BASIL – Weakened badly over the final 600m. Trainer S. Cole was advised that in light of today’s performance the horse would be ineligible to compete in the metropolitan area until it establishes competitive provincial form.
 
Race 4: BAY BUILDING SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M
 
ICELANDER – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MOSSFAIR – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SIZZLING POWER – M. Du Plessis reported on scale that his mount was inclined to shift out under pressure in the home straight and it was his view that the horse was trying to get its tongue over the bit and he advised connections that the horse will benefit from the application of a tongue tie in future starts.
 
Race 5: MORSE BUILDING CONSULTANCY BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 1640M
 
ALPINE DANCER – Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice S. Thornton regarding the riding tactics she adopted on the gelding, which settled at the rear of the field in the early stages, which was in contrast to its most recent starts where it settled in a midfield position. Apprentice Thornton explained that in the early stages she was unable to maintain a position inside GREGORY as she was momentarily tightened and when the tempo of the race was fast she was not dissatisfied with her position in the early stages. Ms Thornton added that approaching and passing the 600m she was unable to shift out to improve as GREGORY was racing to her outside. Ms Thornton further explained that as she was unable to shift wider on the track at that stage, rather than cover additional ground on the home turn, she elected to remain to the inside and attempt to improve between GREGORY on the outside and COURAGEOUS ROCK on the inside. She was then obliged to race in restricted room when GREGORY shifted away from DANTE ROSSETTI near the 200m and over the final stages she was unable to fully test her horse when racing between GREGORY and CULLINGWORTH. When asked to comment on the instructions, trainer R. Heathcote explained that he was surprised that Ms Thornton did not make greater use of the horse in the early stages to settle further forward, particularly in front of GREGORY. He added that he was of the view that had the horse been ridden more aggressively in the early stages this may have been more beneficial to its winning chances. The explanations of both parties were noted.
 
ELMO’S FIRE – Hampered at the start.
 
SOLDIERS – Unable to secure clear running rounding the home turn and in the home straight until near the 250m.
 
Race 6: ADVANCED BUILDINGS CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1350M
 
METSON – Rider S. Cormack eased the pace when crossing to the lead near the 900m, resulting in THE BUMBLEBEE, which was following, having to be checked to avoid that runner’s heels. Jockey Cormack was cautioned for slowing the pace excessively at that stage.
 
MY DELILAH – Had to be eased from the heels of RICHETTI near the 800m and shifted out and raced three wide from that point without cover.
 
SAUTE – Shifted in under pressure near the 350m.
 
EIRA – Had to be eased to avoid the heels of CURRUMBIN CRAFT when the pace slowed near the 900m. Momentarily tightened for room near the 350m.
 
THE BUMBLEBEE – Had to be checked near the 900m to avoid the heels of METSON, which eased the pace.
 
Race 7: STEAMATIC CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
ZEPHETTO, which refused to parade to the barriers when entering the track, was declared a late scratching at 5:24 pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on ZEPHETTO be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 5:24 pm:
 
5 cents in the dollar for the win #12
10 cents in the dollar for place of winner #12
5 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #13
 
Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that ZEPHETTO must complete an official barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
SCATHING – Shifted out near the 300m and bumped REZABELLE, which shifted out hampering WICCAN REDE and DIVINE DECADENCE.
 
DIVINE DECADENCE – Taken wider near the 400m. Hampered near the 300m.
 
SPEEDGUN – Slow to begin. Had to be eased near the 250m to avoid the heels of DIVINE DECADENCE when that runner weakened.
 
LASHONI – Hampered at the start by REZABELLE, which jumped awkwardly and shifted in.
 
ANOTHER KISS – Taken wider near the 400m.
 
WICCAN REDE – Shifted out to improve near the 400m, resulting in DIVINE DECADENCE and ANOTHER KISS being taken wider. Hampered near the 300m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Back The Rock, Dante Rossetti, Dubai Tycoon
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Let’s Conquer, Sizzling Power, Gregory, The Black Tide, Scathing
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. ACEME – lame near hind, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 3. STEELCAPSTILETTOS – shifted out abruptly and hung out – official barrier trial – AR20(e)
Race 3. GOLDEN BASIL – poor performance – metropolitan bar until competitive provincial form is established – AR20(e)
Race 7. ZEPHETTO – refused to parade to barriers, late scratching – official barrier trial – AR20(e)
 
Bleeders
Race 2. DESERT MAN – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR79(4)(b)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.          ACEME – 2:57 pm – lame near hind leg, vet advice
Race 7.          ZEPHETTO – 5:24 pm – refused to parade to barriers
 
Published subject to correction upon revision