QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 3RD MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Soft 6 @11:50am, Soft 7 @12:35pm,  Heavy 8 @ after Race 1  RAIL – 8 metres entire
PENETROMETER – 6.01
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – R Hitchener, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – P Zimmermann
Judge – R Thomas, M Mahwhinney, A Redding
Veterinarian – Dr G Silvestri, Dr K Caldwell
Swab Attendants – J Pedofsky, L Bebeszko
Starter – R Smith, H Anderson
 
GENERAL
 
As L Cassidy was injured riding changes were made as per the Race day summary sheet.
 
 
Race 1: TAB VENUE MODE Maiden Handicap 11metres
 
HEAD LEGISLATOR – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted. Lost off fore plate in running.
 
ORBISYN – After being reluctant to proceed to the barriers, a warning was placed on the geldings pre-race manners. Lost near hind plate in running.
 
BOOM EXPRESS – Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
SHAMATON – Began awkwardly.
 
MY GIRL ROCKS – Lost off fore plate in running.
 
CHANT NAY NEVER – Crowded on jumping. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed CHANT MAY NEVER to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Connections were advised the mare would be stood down from racing for a period of 3 months and must gallop 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward prior to its next race start under AR79(4).  
 
I AM SUPERIOR – Crowded on jumping. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
MASARED – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 2: SKY RACING QTIS 3-Y-O BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650 metres
 
SIZZLING RIVER was declared a late scratching at 2:11pm on veterinary advice when the gelding which was fractious moving onto the track contacted the enclosure gate and sustained injuries to its off hind leg. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on SIZZLING RIVER be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
 
1st    PHANTOM COURT – 11 cents win, 13 cents place
 
2nd    BANGERS AND MAYO – 13 cents place
 
3rd     TERRAJOHNA – 16 cents place
 
Trainer L Ross was advised SIZZLING RIVER must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
BANGERS AND MAYO – Rider J Morris was fined $500 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on eight occasions prior to the 100 metres, 3 more than permitted.
 
TERRAJOHNA – When surrendering the lead near the 1300 metres resented being restrained and threw its head in the air.
 
GULLFOSS – Tightened for room and made contact with the running rail when checked from the heels of PHANTOM COURT which shifted in slightly before being corrected by its rider.
 
TRUST IN ALOHA – Slow to begin. Checked from the heels of GULLFLOSS near the 900 metres and lost ground.
 
SIENNA'S CHOICE – Slow to begin.
 
MEDUSA'S FURY – Declared a late scratching at 1:45pm at the request of trainer Stephen Lee following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
 
 
Race 3: STRADBROKE SEASON 1 MAY - JUNE Class 3 Handicap 1050 metres
 
THE MOVE – Slipped behind on jumping and lost ground. Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event.
 
DIS DAH WUN – Declared a late scratching at 1:45pm at the request of trainer Tony Sears following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
 
CLAIRVUE STAR – Slow to begin.
 
CONTEMPTUOUS – Lost near fore plate in running.
 
SPIRIT HOUSE – Slow to begin. Rider M Rodd reported his mount failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
 
TWERK – Steadied from heels near 800 metres when AMICHE shifted out.
 
 
 
Race 4: XXXX DRY Class 4 Plate 1200 metres
 
FLASH AAH – Bucked shortly after the start resulting in rider M Wishart being dislodged. Trainer’s representative Mr D Silver was advised the horse must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. M Wishart was transported to hospital for further observation. App Wishart was advised she must provide a medical clearance before resuming race riding.
 
MORT DOYLE – Bumped on jumping.
 
ENDLESS RIVER – Jumped in at the start.

SKINS – Declared a late scratching at 2:10pm at the request of trainer David van Dyke following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
WONDERFUL RIRI – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
INGEAR – Raced wide in the early stages of the event. Rider M Rodd reported the mare failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 5: MOUNT FRANKLIN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1650 metres
 
NEPTUNE'S CHOICE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
OCTAVIAN – Slow to begin. Rider B El Issa was questioned regarding his riding of the horse particularly in the home straight where it appeared at various stages he lacked some vigor on OCTAVIAN. B El Issa explained each time the horse was tested with the whip it was inclined to shift in and near the 100 metres moved inwards toward NEPTUNE’S CHOICE. He added from that point he tested OCTAVIAN with his hands and used the whip on one more occasion at which point it shifted in further towards NOTONYA NELLY and as a result rode hands and heels from that point. Stewards noted the explanation of B El Issa.  
 
RINVIATA – Change of tactics, to be ridden back in the field if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
CHAMPAGNE AUNTY – Declared a late scratching at 2:35pm at the request of trainer Steve Tregea following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
BROCSON – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: TAB LIVE SKY RACING VISION QTIS 3-Y-O Class 1 Plate 1200 metres
 
BUNDYANDCOKE – Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.
 
HE KNOWS – Steadied from heels when the pace steadied leaving the 800 metres.
 
SHAMROCK LU – Shifted out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHATTANOOGA LUCY – Steadied from heels when the pace steadied leaving the 800 metres.
 
DANSANT – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
MISHANI APPEAL – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BI TURBO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
SAKURA STAR – Declared a late scratching at 2:38pm at the request of trainer Chris Munce following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
BETTER GET READY – Declared a late scratching at 3:32pm at the request of trainer Robert Heathcote following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
 
Race 7: BRC GIRLS DAY OUT MARCH BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350 metres
 
DREAMTIMER – As M Wishart was injured Stewards permitted S Tomlinson to ride the gelding.
 
ROYAL SHEEN – Slow to begin.
 
SWEEPING THE BOARD – Slow to begin.
 
CHEVYCHASER – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. Held up approaching the home turn.
 
WILD AND READY – Rider reported the horse failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. Trainer K Schweida advised Stewards WILD AND READY would now be sent for a spell.
 
PORTUGUESE TART – Declared a late scratching at 12:35pm at the request of trainer Neville Boyle following the track down grade to a Soft 7.
 
 
Race 8: RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 1 Handicap 1350 metres
 
DOMINARCHER – Declared a late scratching at 1:59 pm at the request of trainer Billy Healy following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
ZOUKINA – Declared a late scratching at 2:30 pm at the request of trainer Stephen Lee following the track down grade to a Heavy 8.
 
BOLD DELAGO – Slow to begin.
 
DARING BELLE – Rider K Cowan was cautioned for attempting a run where there was insufficient room between SOMERVELL and NITROGLYCERINE near the 600 metres. Near the 450 metres bumped NITROGLYCERINE on the hindquarters when attempting to shift out to improve.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Bumped on the hindquarters near the 450 metres.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2: Rider Jackson Morris – whip 8 times prior to 100m - $500 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 4: App Madeleine Wishart – dislodged shortly after start – medical certificate.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MY GIRL ROCKS, TRUST IN ALOHA, CONTEMPTOUS, EVELEIGH, NEPTUNE’S CHOICE, OCTAVIAN, HEY BIG SPLENDA, ALL IMPORTANT, PERFECT IMPRESSION.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus HEAD LEGISLATOR, SHADOW OF TIME.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: ORBISYN – warning pre-race manners
Race 2: SIZZLING RIVER – Fractious enclosure, late scratching – Trial prior to next race start. AR20(e)
Race 4: FLASH AAH – Bucked at start – Trial AR20(e)
 
Bleeders
Race 1: CHANT MAY NEVER – Bled both nostrils 1st time – AR79(4) -3mths, gallop 1000m
 
Falls
Race 4: App M Wishart – dislodged from FLASH AAH when that runner bucked shortly after the start.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1: I AM SUPERIOR – R Stewart
Race 6: DANSANT – R Wiggins
Race 7: DREAMTIMER – S Tomlinson
 
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 2: MEDUSAS FURY – 1:45pm – due to track downgrade to Heavy 8
Race 2: SIZZLING RIVER – Fractious, contacted enclosure gate – Trial
Race 3: DIS DAH WUN – 2:20pm – due to track downgrade to Heavy 8.
Race 4: SKINS – 2:10pm - due to track downgrade to Heavy 8.
Race 5: CHAMPAGNE AUNTY – 2:35pm - due to track downgrade to Heavy 8.
Race 6: SAKURA STAR – 2:38pm – due to track downgrade to Heavy 8.
Race 6: BETTER GETREADY – 3:32pm - due to track downgrade to Heavy 8
Race 7: PORTUGESE TART – 12:35pm – due to track downgrade to Soft 7
Race 8: DOMINARCHER – 1:59pm – due to track downgrade to Heavy 8
Race 8: ZOUKINA – 2:30pm – due to track downgrade to Heavy 8
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision