QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN WEDNESDAY 13th JULY 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 7   RAIL – 5 meters entire
PENETROMETER – 5.83
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – J Williamson, G Goold, K Daly, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – J Law
Judge – R Thomas, I Schulz, A Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin, K Kilpatrick
Starter – H Anderson, R Smith
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben Saturday 9th July 2022:
 
Stewards today opened an inquiry into the riding of OCEAN TREATY, ridden by apprentice J Lloyd, over the concluding stages of Race 10 Benchmark 85 Handicap where the horse finished in second position to be beaten a nose for first place.  In the presence of master S O’Dea, apprentice J Lloyd pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(b) in that he failed to ride OCEAN TREATY out to the end of the race. In determining penalty Stewards considered J Lloyd’s recent poor record under this rule and were also of the opinion the actions of J Lloyd had cost OCEAN TREATY first place. The licence of J Lloyd to ride in races was suspended for a period of 5 weeks to commence midnight 28th July up to and including midnight 1st September 2022.  
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following weight variations:
Race 7: LADY TULESSA – L Cassidy 55kgs (+1kg)
 
Race 1: TAB VENUE MODE Maiden Plate 1050 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 5 minutes to allow farrier attention to I AM AZZURRO.
 
BETTER TO EXCEL – Raced four wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
I AM AZZURRO – On arrival at the barriers the off fore plate was refitted. Slow to begin then trailed the field throughout. Rider N Callow reported the horse failed to travel at any stage of the event and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed I AM AZZURRO to be stepping slightly short in the off foreleg which may have been attributed to the horse requiring re-plating behind the barriers.  
 
LE GRAND LOUVRE – Raced four wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
ZOUVALU – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
IDONEUS – Change of tactics, to be ridden in the second half of the field if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
SPICCATO – Raced very greenly throughout the event. Passing the 800m was obliged to steady from heels when racing over-racing and again was steadied from the heels of BETTER TO EXCEL near the 600m when inclined to lay out. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Lockwood was advised SPICCATO must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
 
Race 2: XXXX DRY QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes following the extended delay from Race 1.
 
CHARLIE'S CASE – Raced greenly and shifted out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
DUNDAS – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
I KNOW DAT – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
KYOGLE KID – Bumped at the start.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Jumped out at the start and bumped RED JASPER.
 
PUNT YOUR WAY OUT – Began awkwardly shifted out and bumped KYOGLE KID.
 
RED JASPER – Jumped out at the start and bumped MAPLE DOOR. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
SPILL THE SECRET – Jumped out abruptly at the start making heavy contact with I KNOW DAT. Bumped near the 300m when CHARLIE’S CASE shifted out to improve. Rider N Callow reported the horse was inclined to hang out for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 3: EUREKA STUD QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
BILLIONAIR BABY – Bumped with SEA COMMITS near the 400m. Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Momentarily held up on the heels of MISHANI KINGDOM approaching the 250m before shifting to the outside approaching the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
SEA COMMITS – Jumped out abruptly at the start hampering TOKYO BLOSSOM and TORQUE WITH PRIDE. Bumped near the 400m.
 
TOKYO BLOSSOM – Hampered at the start. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
TORQUE ESPAGNA –After being slow to begin was shortly after crowded between runners and lost ground.
 
TORQUE WITH PRIDE – Hampered at the start.
 
ECHO HUNTER – Raced greenly in the home straight when shifting out to obtain clear running.
 
RUSSIAN QUEEN - Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
MISS MERCEDEZ - Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 4: BRC FAMILY DAY 30 JULY QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
ENTERPRISE FUSE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HUSS ON FIRST – On arrival at the barriers reared dislodging rider B Thompson. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
KIRELLA SHORES – Raced wide in the eerily stages before obtaining the position outside the leader approaching the 700m.
 
TIGER LENY – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 5: RACECOURSE VILLAGE BENCHMARK 85 Handicap2030 metres
 
FAST TALKING – Shifted under pressure leaving the 200m and passing the 100m hampered BARADE.
 
BARADE – Change of tactics, more forward if circumstances permit. Despite the urgings of rider J Byrne was unable to hold a forward position. Forced wide from the 800m. Hampered passing the 100m when FAST TALKING shifted out under pressure.

HOSTAGE OF WAR – Raced wide in the early stages before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1600m.
 
DOGMATIC – As the application for L Cassidy to ride DOGMATIC above its allocated weight was not requested by trainer R Laming by the prescribed time, he was replaced as the rider on DOGMATIC by M Du Plessis.
 
 
Race 6: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB Class 5 Handicap 1350 metres
 
ACROBATIC – Laid in under pressure over final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
GET THE IDEA – Raced in restricted room and was buffeted when racing in a one wide position to the inside of CAPRI OF TUFFY for some distance between the 900m and 600m. K Wilson-Taylor, rider of CAPRI OF TUFFY, was found guilty of a charge of improper riding under AR131(a) in that initially near the 900m and again approaching the 800m he directed his mount in and made heavy contact with GET THE IDEA which became unbalanced before again between the 800m and 700m he directed his mount in with his right elbow raised when attempting to move GET THE IDEA towards the rail. This action resulted in both GET THE IDEA and CAPRI OF TUFFY to become buffeted and unbalanced. The licence of K Wilson-Taylor to ride in races was suspended for a period of 4 weeks to commence midnight 22nd July up to and including midnight 19th August 2022
 
JOY TOO ALL – Slow to begin. Rider J Byrne reported the horse travelled well to 500m however when placed under pressure in the home straight floundered in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to short striding behind. Trainer D Vandyke was advised JOY TO ALL would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
CAPRI OF TUFFY – Raced three wide for the majority of the event.  Made contact with GET THE IDEA on a number of occasions between the 900m and the 600m and became unbalanced. Lost off fore plate in running.
 
BROOK HILL – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
DARING BELLE – Passing the 100m crowded for room by ACROBATIC which laid in under pressure.
 
 
Race 7: SKY RACING Class 2 Handicap 1050 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes to allow the veterinary treatment to JOY TO ALL which competed in the previous event.
 
Prior to correct weight L Cassidy, rider of second placegetter LADY TULESSA, viewed the patrol footage in the home straight before electing to take the matter no further.
 
ADONISEA – Slow to begin.
 
MAGNITUDO – Shifted out and brushed LADY TULESSA near the 100m
 
EARLY CROW – Laid in near the 700m resulting in GROOMED being tightened for room and both HER EMPIRE and SIDEWALK being steadied. 
 
GROOMED – Tightened near 700m.
 
HER EMPIRE – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced near the 700m when EARLY CROW laid in.
 
LADY TULESSA – Brushed by MAGNITUDO passing the 100m.
 
SIDEWALK – Slow to begin. Crowded for room passing the 800m. Inconvenienced near the 700m when EARLY CROW laid in.
 
 
Race 8: 2022-2023 BRC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1630 metres
 
BROKEN HERO – Raced three wide throughout without cover.
 
SHADOW OF TIME – Bumped at the start.
 
CROCKETT – Jumped in at the start and bumped CALL ME ARTIE.
 
PETUNIA – Slow to begin, then from the wide barrier shifted across heels to obtain a rearward position on the rails.
 
TIME RAID – Jumped out at the start and bumped SHADOW OF TIME.
 
GIVEITALLALI – Raced three wide in the early stages before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 1200m.
 
CALL ME ARTIE – Bumped at the start. When asked to comment on the performance rider J Byrne stated the horse may not have handled todays prevailing track conditions.
 
 
 
Race 9: MOUNT FRANKLIN BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
HOT ESCORT – Jumped out at the start and bumped SABALENKA.
 
MOUNT FUJI – Over-raced in the early stages of the event.
 
DUCHESS ROTHESAY – Rider K Wilson-Taylor reported the horse felt awkward in its action when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near hind leg. Trainer was advised DUCHESS ROTHESAY would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
SABALENKA (NZ) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Suspensions
From Doomben 9th July Race 10 – App J Lloyd – AR131(b) – fail to ride horse out to end of race – 5 weeks - m/n 28th Aug up to & including m/n 1st Sept 2022
Race 6: App K Wilson-Taylor – AR131(a) – improper riding – 4 weeks – m/n 22nd July up to & including m/n 19th August 2022
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3: RUSSIAN QUEEN
Race 5: FAST TALKING
Race 6: GET THE IDEA
Race 7: MAGNITUDO
Race 8: GOLDSCHLAGER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: SPICCATO – raced very green – trial
Race 6: JOY TO ALL – lame behind – vet certificate
Race 9: DUCHESS ROTHESAY – lame near hind leg – vet certificate
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: LE GRANDE LOUVRE – D Smith
Race 1: MOTTRAM – M Du Plessis
Race 3: MISS MERCEDES – T Marshall
Race 3: ECHO HUNTER – K Wilson-Taylor
Race 4: TIGER LENY – S Cormack
Race 5: DOGMATIC – M Du Plessis
Race 7: LADY TULESSA – L Cassidy
Race 7: SIDEWALK – L Tarrant
Race 8: DONANDKIM – J Orman
Race 8: CALL ME ARTIE – J Byrne
Race 9: HALLOWED DREAMS – S Collett
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.