QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TATTERSALL’S RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After Race 2)
RAIL – 3M                                         PENETROMETER – 5.74
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Chadwick
Stewards – D. Aurisch, N. Boyle, K. Daly, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – A. Redding, M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, A. Schofield, J. Crompton
Starter – P. Cousins, H. Anderson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: STAV, ABBY AND MATT QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1200M
 
IRISH RING KICKER – Raced greenly in the straight and near the 100m laid outwards, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.
 
TICK TOCK BOOM – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Bumped near the 500m. Laid inwards over the final 300m.
 
THE SILVER LADY – Slow to begin. Commenced to overrace approaching the 800m and as a result shifted outwards, carrying JABALIC wider on the track.
 
YES YUP YAY – Trainer M. Leitch reported that the horse had the thumps post-race.
 
SEMIFOX – Trainer D. Forster advised that the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Hung outwards from the 800m and in so doing shifted out near the 500m, making contact with TICK TOCK BOOM.
 
JABALIC – Carried wider on the track approaching the 800m.
 
Race 2: HIT105 EAGLE WAY PRELUDE QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1615M
 
The start of this race was delayed when GUNTANTES and SOUTHERN SWING required resaddling behind the barriers.
 
GUNTANTES – Bumped making the turn into the straight.
 
DON’T WAIVER – Jumped away awkwardly and then lost ground after being buffeted between SOUTHERN SWING, which jumped outwards, and ALIGNMENT, which shifted inwards slightly. Held up for a short distance approaching the 400m. Held up and had to be taken inwards near the 100m to obtain clear running when SOUTHERN SWING shifted out.
 
ALIGNMENT – Jumped away awkwardly. Proved very difficult to settle in the early stages and shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m.
 
REBEL ROCK – Raced keenly in the early stages. Co-trainer W. Hulbert reported that upon returning to his stable the colt was found to be very shin sore. Mr Hulbert advised that the horse would be sent for a spell and would be gelded.
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Raced three wide without cover in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the leader. Bumped making the turn into the straight when GUNTANTES shifted outwards attempting to come to the outside of SOUTHERN SWING.
 
ACCESSORY – Steadied when held up on the heels of DON’T WAIVER near the 500m.
 
THE MINIVAN – Raced wide from the 600m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 3: G.H. MUMM BENCHMARK 70 H'CAP – 2020M
 
OWN SWEET WAY – Bumped inwards near the 1200m by MISS SARA.
 
RED STINA – Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.
 
PROUD ROC – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer M. Kropp was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
ROCBOLT – Had to be eased approaching the 1800m when crowded to the inside of PROUD ROC, which shifted in. Pulled hard in the middle stages.
 
ROSENDAHL RED – Saddle shifted forward in the early stages, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
 
OPTION – Slow to begin.
 
MOMENTUM TO WIN – Had to be steadied near the 700m when awkwardly placed on the heels of PROUD ROC.
 
Race 4: LAZY YAK CLASS 3 PLATE – 1350M
 
The start of this race was delayed when V J DAY required resaddling behind the barriers.
 
MAGIC WU – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
 
TYCOON FLYER – Raced greenly passing the 600m.
 
V J DAY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the horse’s seemingly improved performance, trainer K. Fogden advised that today the gelding was able to obtain a position behind the lead with cover and had improved following two runs back from a spell, noting that the addition of blinkers may also have been a contributing factor.
 
LIGHT UP THE ROOM – After jumping from a wide barrier, was restrained and took up a rearward position. Raced wide from the 600m.
 
Race 5: TATTERSALL’S MEMBERS RATINGS BAND 0 – 80 H'CAP – 1350M
 
DREAMREACHER – Held up making the turn into the straight. Made contact with STELLA OMBRA near the 350m when attempting to get clear running and thereafter was unable to secure clear running until the 250m when held up on the heels of RICH AFFAIR.
 
RICH AFFAIR – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SPRING CREEK – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly. Steadied off the heels of DREAMREACHER when racing greenly near the 700m. Had to be checked passing the 200m after racing up on to the heels of STELLA OMBRA.
 
MASLOW – Connections advised that from the wide barrier the horse would be ridden in a rearward position. The horse was ridden accordingly. Held up and unable to improve from the 600m until the 400m. Steadied inwards across the heels of SPRING CREEK near the 350m to obtain clear running.
 
Race 6: WINNING EDGE NO MORE THAN ONE METRO WIN H'CAP – 1110M
 
BARACHIEL – Slow to begin.
 
DARKTOWN STRUTTER – Lost the off fore plate in running and upon veterinary examination was found to be foot sore in the off foreleg post-race.
 
ATTILA – After jumping from a wide barrier, was restrained and took up a rearward position.
 
Race 7: THE SPIRIT OF BOOM CLASSIC FILLIES & MARES – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when JADENTOM, which got its off hind leg up on the barrier partition, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
READY TO PROPHET – Raced wide throughout.
 
SKATE TO PARIS – Had to be steadied outwards near the 150m when making ground and over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running.
 
SPIRIT’S CHOICE – When questioned regarding his riding of the horse, M. McGillivray stated that it was the intention to lead as it is a free-running horse, however, he had to work hard in the early stages when EPIC GIRL went forward to its inside. Thereafter, after obtaining the lead, his mount was inclined to lay inwards and as such he did not overly restrain the horse as SPIRIT’S CHOICE, when steadied, struck the running rail on a couple of occasions. He added that it was not his intention to work as hard early, however, due to the circumstances he may have gone quicker than he had initially wanted. Again, when he attempted to steady his mount near the 600m, it laid in and struck the running rail. Trainer M. Kropp confirmed the instructions were to lead as this generally suited the horse’s high cruising speed. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
AEECEE TONG DE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
EPIC GIRL – Shifted out after striking the running rail near the 600m.
 
SOLAR STAR – Near the 600m had to be checked outwards away from the heels of JADENTOM, which shifted out and away from EPIC GIRL, which in turn shifted out after striking the running rail. Eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer T. Gollan advised that he would have the horse examined by his veterinary surgeon in coming days and report to stewards anything that may have had a bearing on today’s performance. Subsequently, Mr Gollan further advised that the horse had undergone an endoscopic examination which failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
CHURNING – Attempted to buck on a number of occasions shortly after the start, thereby losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that the horse would require a veterinary clearance and must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.
 
Race 8: SKY RACING TATTERSALL’S RECOGNITION STAKES – 1350M
 
QUEEN OF KINGSTON was declared a late scratching at 3:00 pm on veterinary advice that the horse was lame in the off foreleg.
 
The start of this race was delayed when VEGA ONE, which got its near hind leg up on the barrier partition, was removed, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
NICCANOVA – Raced three wide throughout. J. Orman was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
SILVERA – Held up and unable to improve between the 500m and the 300m.
 
SIGNORE FOX – Lost ground after being bumped heavily shortly after the start. Made the turn into the straight wide.
 
DEEP IMAGE – Slow to begin. Laid outwards between the 300m and the 100m.
 
PRIORITISE – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
SNITCH – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 9: STELLA ARTOIS CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1615M
 
GET STUCK IN – Shifted outwards abruptly near the 200m after being bumped on the hind quarters by CAPTIVATOR.
 
MAGSTOCK – Slow to begin.
 
TATCEE – Inconvenienced near the 200m when crowded and carried wider by CAPTIVATOR, which in turn had been carried wider by GET STUCK IN. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
ALPINE DANCER – Bled from both nostrils. Ineligible to start for 3 months and prior to racing again must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
CAPTIVATOR – Bumped with HOLBROOK on jumping. Inconvenienced and carried wider near the 200m after making contact with the hind quarters of GET STUCK IN and turning that gelding outwards.
 
HOLBROOK – Bumped with CAPTIVATOR on jumping.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 7. J. Orman – excessive use of the whip prior to 100m - $200 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Alignment, Proud Roc, Mr Misunderstood, Gratuitous, Magic Wu, Tycoon Flyer, Stella Ombra, Ashman, Barachiel, Smartypy, Miss Fabulass, Ready to Prophet, Signore Fox, Rhyme Nor Rhythm, Get Stuck In, Travistee, Tatcee
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. PROUD ROC – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 7. CHURNING – attempted to buck on a number of occasions – satisfactory trial – AR20(e)
Race 7. CHURNING – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)  
 
Bleeders
Race 9. ALPINE DANCER – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR79(4)(b)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           JABALIC – A. Thompson
 
Late scratchings
Race 8.          QUEEN OF KINGSTON – 3:00 pm – lame
 
Published subject to correction upon revision