QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 (GOOD 4 @ 11.40 A.M.)
RAIL – OUT 9.5M ENTIRE COURSE
GOING STICK – INDEX 7.8 SHEAR 8.9 PENETRATE 7.3 PENETROMETER 5.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, K. Daly, R. Hanson, M. Winwood
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants –A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – S. Lister, P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
 
Race 1: Millers Swim School QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1650m
 
ARJAYAR – Began awkwardly.
 
HOSTWIN SUNLIGHT – After being crossed by ARJAYAR in the early stages commenced to overrace and rounding the first turn had to be shifted out to avoid the heels of that runner and then continued to overrace until passing the 1000m.
 
POINT THE WAGON – Raced three wide without cover in a midfield position in the early stages before being restrained towards the rear to obtain a position one wide with cover passing the 900m. After passing the 400m commenced to weaken and finished at the rear of the field. Trainer V. Heading was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its poor performance.
 
SAKE OF ONE – Held up for clear running for a short distance rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 2: Paddyfest March 14 Maiden Handicap – 1650m
 
Due to a clerical error App A. Thompson was not declared as the rider of NITROGLYCERINE by the prescribed time. After taking evidence from Trainer B. Brown Stewards accepted his explanation.
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey R. Wiggins the rider of TORRIENTE, which was declared equal third, and Stewards to view the photo finish image. As there was insufficient evidence before the Stewards to alter the Judge’s decision Stewards gave correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
NITROGLYCERINE - Trainer T. Brown advised the intention would be to ride the gelding more forward today if circumstances permit. NITROGLYCERINE was ridden forward to obtain the lead shortly after the start. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding Mr Brown advised that at its previous start it was not his intention to have the gelding race in a rearward position however, after being hampered at the start it raced further back than anticipated. He further added that with the step up in distance for today’s event and to be more positive and settle in a forward position may have contributed to its improved performance today. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
DORISS – Began awkwardly. After passing the 1100m when the pace steadied commenced to overrace. Forced wider approaching the home turn when SAN BERNARDINO shifted out to improve.
 
WURNIC – Slow into stride and then hampered by DORISS. Held up from the 400m until passing the 300m.
 
LADY JEUNE – Began awkwardly and bumped the hind quarters of NITROGLYCERINE. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
SAN BERNARDINO – Passing the 1300m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of ACEME, which shifted in.
 
TORRIENTE - After passing the 1100m when the pace steadied commenced to overrace.
 
DYDEE’S GIRL - Forced wider approaching the home turn when SAN BERNARDINO shifted out to improve. After passing the 500m commenced to weaken and finished a distant last. In giving consideration to the mare’s poor performance Trainer V. Heading was advised the mare’s nominations would be refused at metropolitan meetings until such time as its form improves to an acceptable standard.
 
Following his ride in this event Jockey R. Wiggins was examined by the Club’s Doctor and stood down from his remaining ride in Race 3 and subsequently replaced as the rider of AWESOME POWER by S. Cormack.
 
 
Race 3: Gallopers Sports Club QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate – 1050m
 
PAPILIO – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Bumped rounding the home turn and forced wider on the course.
 
GALA RAIN – Began awkwardly and shifted in tightening AWESOME POWER and also hampering SHOTGUN SONNY and MAXI. Passing the 900m when racing greenly laid in and became awkwardly placed on the hind quarters of PAPILIO. Approaching the home turn was bumped by PAPILIO, which was taken out by NO BETTER MOMENT. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SHOTGUN SONNY – Hampered between runners on jumping. Passing the 800m when racing greenly improved onto heels and when being restrained shifted out for a short distance and lost ground.
 
MAXI – Hampered between runners on jumping and was then buffeted for a short distance shortly after the start. Approaching the 800m when racing between runners was crowded for room and became awkward at the heels of GALA RAIN.
 
OXFORD MISS – Approaching the 700m improved onto heels and had to be shifted out to avoid the heels of ARRIVERDERCI ROMA. Held up from the 300m until passing the 200m and then had to alter course back to the inside. Held up again until approaching the winning post.
 
NO BETTER MOMENT – Laid out approaching the home turn and bumped PAPILIO.
 
REMUNERATIVE – After passing the 300m was disappointed for a run between OXFORD MISS and HOPEFUL STAR. Shortly after was again disappointed between HOPEFUL STAR and PAPILIO and was unable to secure clear running over the final stages and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
DOLLYMOLLY – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
AWESOME POWER – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: BRC Chairman’s Club QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate – 1110m
 
Trainer D. Bougoure was fined $200 for the late declaration of D. Smith as the rider of GRAND.
 
GRAND – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Approaching the 600m laid out slightly and then became awkwardly placed at the heels of MAGIC IN ME, which laid in slightly.
 
MY FAVOURITE MODEL – Slow to begin.
 
DIVINE ROCA – Slow to begin.
 
PETUNIA – Held up rounding the home turn. After passing the 100m was crowded for room when attempting a run between LEMON DUCHESS and PLUTOCRAT, which laid out slightly and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
MAGIC IN ME – After passing the 300m when placed under pressure laid out. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
MISHANI EPIC – After passing the 300m had to be steadied away from the heels of MAGIC IN  ME. When asked to comment on the performance Jockey M. McGillivray stated that the gelding raced as per its first start and finished the race off quite well. Jockey McGillivray added that in his opinion MISHANI EPIC was better suited on a bigger track and had recommended to connections that they add blinkers for its future starts. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
PLUTOCRAT – Laid out slightly under pressure over the final 100m.
 
MORICONI – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
Race 5: Girls Day Out February 22 Class 2 Plate – 1110m
 
Leaving the enclosure SCO MO EAGLE became fractious and made contact with the inside running rail resulting in its rider B. Stewart being harmlessly dislodged. The horse was  subsequently remounted and proceeded to the barrier where it underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
LIABILITY – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages when positioned outside the leader.
 
SOUBRETTE – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
SCO MO EAGLE – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.
 
HARD YAGA – Approaching the 300m bumped and forced wider on the course by SOUBRETTE, which shifted out to improve.
 
AL JOOD – Approaching the 100m had to be steadied and shifted out away from the heels of GRAND ZOU, which laid out and in doing so bumped with AL JOOD. Passing the 100m bumped by INVINCIBLE FAITH.
 
 
Race 6: TAB Class 3 Handicap – 1650m
 
Trainer S. Lee was fined $200 for the late declaration of App S. Thornton as the rider of MOTHER TO RACE HER.
 
ULTIMATE RING – Bumped on jumping and lost ground. Approaching the home turn was held up when attempting to come to the outside of LUCKY JACKSON. Approaching the 200m was again disappointed for a run to the inside of LUCKY JACKSON and to the outside of STARBUSTER before shifting wider on the course to obtain clear running.

DON’T DOUBT LARA – Bumped on jumping.
 
STARBUSTER – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Approaching the 1300m had to be restrained when awkwardly placed at the heels of ALDERMAN. Passing the 800m shifted three wide in an attempt to improve. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
HE’S THE DEEL – Shortly after the start laid in tightening MUMMENTUM.
 
MUMMENTUM – Shortly after the start was bumped and awkwardly placed at the heels of HE’S THE DEEL. Raced three wide without cover in the early stages and was then forced four wide passing the 800m when STARBUSTER shifted out to improve.
 
IRON DUKE – After passing the 150m had to be steadied when improving onto the heels of the weakening STARBUSTER and had to be shifted outwards.
 
Race 7: Ascot Green Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
Trainer G.  Heinrich was fined $200 for the late declaration of M. Du Plessis as the rider of EXPLOSIVE QUALITY.
Prior to being saddled EULEILAH was found to have a superficial wound to its off hind hock and was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
 
STEEL PIER – Fractious in the gates prior to the start being effected and shortly after the start failed to muster any early speed and raced in a rearward position. Approaching the 1000m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of MOSSFAIR, which was inconvenienced by SLIGHTLY SHADY and lost ground. Over the concluding stages failed to respond to riding and then when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to respond. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MOSSFAIR – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start had to be restrained and lost ground when crossed by the erratic SLIGHTLY SHADY.
 
BRISBANE BOY – Began awkwardly. Shortly after laid in despite the efforts of its rider and approaching the 1000m shifted wider on the course to avoid the heels of HOSTWIN AURORA.
 
SLIGHTLY SHADY – Shortly after the start when being ridden forward to obtain a position closer to the rail the saddle shifted back noticeably causing the mare to attempt to buck and in doing so shifted in tightening runners to its inside and eventually made heavy contact with the running rail for a short distance and lost ground. From that point was unable to be fully tested for the remainder of the event. As Stewards were of the opinion that SLIGHTLY SHADY had attempted to buck because of the saddle shifting back they took no further action.
 
JUST FOR GLORY – Shortly after the start had to be restrained and lost ground when crossed by the erratic SLIGHTLY SHADY.
 
BEACHBREAK – After passing the 1100m had to be restrained from the heels of BRISBANE BOY, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
 
Race 8: Memberships @ BRC QTIS 3YO Benchmark 70 Handicap – 1200m
 
LESHRAC – Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 600m had to be steadied away from the heels of SNOWZONE and shifted out. Approaching the 150m was crowded for room and forced in by FLATTER, which had improved to its outside and was taken in by VIVENDO IL SOGNO. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of soreness in the off fore foot, which was a result of it losing the off fore plate in running.
 
KAORU KING – Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 100m had to be severely checked when crowded for room by IN GREAT NIC, which was bumped by LESHRAC, which in turn was forced in by FLATTER, which was directed in by VIVENDO IL SOGNO.
 
FLATTER – Blundered on jumping. Passing the 500m had to be eased when crowded for room by LESHRAC, which laid in. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
PARLANDE – Slow to begin and then bumped with BETTER THAN GROOVY.
 
IN GREAT NIC – Held up rounding the home turn. Passing the 150m was bumped by LESHRAC, forced in and lost ground.
 
VIVENDO IL SOGNO – After passing the 200m commenced to lay in under pressure. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Jockey M. McGillivray (FLATTER) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 150m he directed his mount inwards to the inside of the heels of VIVENDO IL SOGNO where there was insufficient room causing tightening to LESHRAC, which in turn was forced inwards onto IN GREAT NIC, which was forced in crowding KAORU KING, which had to be checked by its rider and lost ground. Jockey McGillivray’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) days to commence midnight 28 February 2020 and expire midnight 5 March 2020.
 
Jockey R. Fradd (VIVENDO IL SOGNO) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 100m he made insufficient effort from preventing his  mount shifting in under riding causing tightening to FLATTER, which in turn then caused tightening to LESHRAC, IN GREAT NIC and KAORU KING, which had to be checked by its rider and lost ground. Jockey Fradd’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of four (4) days to commence midnight 22 February 2020 and expire midnight 26 February 2020.
 
In determining the appropriate penalty for both riders Stewards were of the opinion that the carelessness was in the low range but the degree of interference was in the mid range. Therefore in considering both riders’ good recent records in relation to this Rule   Stewards felt that the appropriate penalty be a ten (10) day suspension for the interference suffered and apportioned blame as per the penalties above.
 
 
Race 9: Eva Air Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1200m
 
HIGH DEGREE – Slow to begin.
 
ZOUCARA – Shortly after the start had to be steadied when crowded for room by GOODONYA SONJA, which shifted in. Jockey B. Stewart (GOODONYA SONJA) was issued with a reprimand under AR131(a) for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.
 
TZIPORAH – Shortly after the start was bumped and hampered when crowded for room by GOODONYA SONJA, which shifted in.
 
FAT MAX – Approaching the 300m was bumped and forced wider on the course by ZOUCARA, which shifted out to improve.
 
SIX SIGMA – Passing the 150m had to be steadied and shifted out when awkwardly placed at the heels of TZIPORAH, which was taken out by TROMMELSCHLAGEN.
 
 
Race 10: Ascot Childcare And Kindy Class 4 Handicap – 1350m
 
Trainer T. Gollan was fined $100 for the late declaration of App M. Wishart as the rider of ZOUVILLA.

 
As there was no other suitable apprentice available and as it was a late replacement ride Stewards permitted App A. Thompson to only claim 2 of his 3 kilo allowance for his ride on FONDUE.
 
After arriving at the barriers ANARCHY underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of its rider and was cleared to start.
 
FONDUE – Stood flatfooted as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. When eventually leaving the barriers commenced to buck and veered out to the outside fence and was retired from the event by its rider. Trainer M. Waddington was advised that the mare’s nomination would be refused until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards in two consecutive trials.
 
ANARCHY – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
METAMORPHIC – Passing the 700m veered out abruptly forcing NATURAL FORCE extremely wide on the course. Trainer K. Schweida indicated that he may experiment with some gear changes prior to its next start. However, Stewards advised Mr Schweida that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
NATURAL FORCE – Passing the 700m lost ground when forced extremely wide by METAMORPHIC, which shifted out abruptly.
 
PEMBROKE CASTLE – Bumped on a number of occasions over the final 200m.
 
KITTY DAMOUR - Bumped on a number of occasions over the final 200m.
 
CATALINA MISS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 9. B. Stewart – Jockey - Careless riding – AR131(a)                 
 
Suspensions
Race 8. M. McGillivray – Jockey – Careless riding – 6 days (m/n 28.2.2020 - m/n 5.3.2020 – AR131(a)
Race 8. R. Fradd – Jockey – Careless riding –   4 days (m/n 22.2.2020 - m/n 26.2.2020) – AR131(a) **
 
Fines
Race 4. D. Bougoure – Trainer - Late rider declaration - $200 – LR67
Race 6. S. Lee – Trainer - Late rider declaration - $200 – LR67
Race 7. G. Heinrich – Trainer - Late rider declaration - $200 – LR67
Race 10. T. Gollan  – Trainer - Late rider declaration - $100 – LR67

Raceday Injury/Illness
R. Wiggins – Ill – Medical certificate required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and
Race 1. MORE SHOTS (2nd)
Race 3. DOLLYMOLLY (2nd)
Race 5. SCO MO EAGLE (2nd)
Race 6. WESTHAM (2nd)
Race 8. BETTER THAN GROOVY (2nd)
Race 9. ZOUCARA (2nd)
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. POINT THE WAGON - Poor performance – Warning – AR20(e)
Race 2. DYDEE’S GIRL – Uncompetitive – Metropolitan bar – AR20(e)
Race 10. FONDUE – Barrier & racing manners – 2 official trials – AR20(e)
Race 10. METAMORPHIC – Racing manners – official trial – AR20(e)
 
Change Of Riding Tactics
 
Race 2. NITROGLYCERINE - Trainer T. Brown advised the intention will be to ride the gelding more forward today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. PORTLAND BILL – App Z. White
Race 1. HOSTWIN SUNLIGHT – M. Du Plessis
Race 2. NITROGLYCERINE – App A. Thompson
Race 2. SAN BERNARDINO – B. Ainsworth
Race 2. DYDEE’S GIRL – K. Yoshida
Race 3. AWESOME POWER – S. Cormack
Race 3. ARRIVERDERCI ROMA – App A. Thompson
Race 3. SHOTGUN SONNY – J. Orman
Race 4. GRAND – D. Smith
Race 4. MORICONI – App B. Nothdurft
Race 5. AT DUSK – App Z. White
Race 6. MOTHER TO RACE HER – App S. Thornton
Race 6. HE’S THE DEEL – M. McGillivray
Race 7. EXPLOSIVE QUALITY – M. Du Plessis
Race 7. SLIGHTLY SHADY – App M. Wishart
Race 7. HOSTWIN AURORA – S. Cormack
Race 7. FAY CONQUERS ALL – T. Marshall
Race 9. ZOUCARA – R. Stewart
Race 9. MISTA BUSY – T. Marshall
Race 10. ZOUVILLA – App M. Wishart
Race 10. ARTERIAL – S. Cormack
Race 10. FONDUE – App A. Thompson
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision