QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
DOOMBEN SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4, Good 3 after race 5   RAIL – +3 metres
PENETROMETER – 5.77
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – P Zimmermann, A Schofield, R Hanson, P Reardon, M Smith.
Clerk of Scales – S Byatt
Judge – R. Thomas, G. Tozer, M.Mawhinney
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn, Dr S McGinness
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Smith, H. Anderson
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 3 - J. Orman +0.5kg
Race 5 – J. Orman +0.5kg
Race 6 – Mallyon +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: TATTERSALL'S LIFE MEMBERS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap
1350 metres
 
ADELAD – Began awkwardly. At the 500m, improved onto the heels of FELIX THE SCAT and had to be steadied. Approaching the 200m, obliged to alter course to the inside of SAXON BRAVE. Jockey J. Orman commented that the colt resented racing between runners and when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to quicken as anticipated. He further added that he felt the colt may have been short striding in front. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.  Co-trainer Mr T. Sears when questioned by Stewards stated that he envisioned the colt to settle further forward however, as a result of ADELAD beginning awkwardly, he was obliged to settle further back than anticipated which he believed was not beneficial to its chances. He further added that in his opinion, ADELAD would appreciate a step up in distance at its next start and would hopefully be able to settle in a more forward position. Co-trainer T. Sears was advised that if anything came to light in the coming days that may have affected the colts’ performance to advise Stewards as soon as practical.
 
BEASTICON – Began awkwardly and shifted in. At the 500m, improved onto the heels of MISHANI MYSTIQUE and had to be steadied.  
 
STORM FORCE TEN – Laid out rounding the home turn. Jockey A. Mallyon commented that the colt had a tendency to over race, particularly approaching the 900m point and recommended to connections to remove the blinkers.
 
CRIMSON WARNING – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide early stages. Bumped rounding the home turn by FELIX THE SCAT which shifted out to improve.
 
MISHANI MYSTIQUE – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 900m, when racing greenly, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider causing O’POLLY to be crowded for racing room.
 
O’POLLY – At the 900m became crowded for racing room to the inside of MISHANI MYSTIQUE, resulting in the filly shifting in, contacting the running rail and becoming unbalanced.
 
 
Race 2: TATTERSALL'S WEDDINGS BENCHMARK 78 Handicap
2200 metres
 
SCARLET TUFTY (FR) – Laid in under pressure early stages home straight.
 
NAMAKWA – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TAPPY’S LAD (NZ) – Approaching the 250m, momentarily raced in restricted room when endeavouring the obtain clear running between HOSTAGE OF WAR and SCARLET TUFTY. When asked to comment on the improved performance, trainer K. Taplin stated that the gelding had appreciated the backup from the previous weeks’ event and it had derived significant fitness benefit from the performance. She further added that the gelding had been working well in the leadup to today’s event.  
 
COUP DE TONNERRE – Momentarily eased at the 1600m from the heels of NAMAKWA which shifted into a position behind the leader. Apprentice K. Wilson-Taylor when asked to comment on the performance stated the gelding failed to travel comfortably from the 1400m point and he was of the opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its previous weeks’ performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of cardiac arrythmia. Stewards advised trainers representative for the T. Gollan stable that the gelding will not be permitted to start until a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG are furnished prior to completing a satisfactory barrier trial. 
 
TWO SMOKIN BARRELS – Laid in under pressure approaching and rounding the home turn, and in the home straight.
 
Race 3: LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI Fillies & Mares No Metro
Wins Handicap 1200 metres
 
DA PARTY GAL – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Improved onto heels at the 150m mark and was held up until shifting wider approaching the 50m.
 
MISS BALTIMORE – Began awkwardly. Over raced in the early stages.
 
BEFANA – Hampered on jumping and lost ground. Raced keenly during the early stages. 
 
GEE BEE ESS – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running leaving the 200m until approaching the 50m point.
 
SABALENKA (NZ) – Laid in under pressure for the majority of the home straight. Underwent a postrace veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.
 
EYE PEA OH (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages. Raced wide without cover throughout.
When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the mare, rider L. Cassidy advised Stewards that he envisioned racing in a position with cover behind the speed, however when MISS BALTIMORE, which was drawn to his inside, remained in a one wide position he was obliged to race three wide without cover. He further added he was not entirely disappointed with the mare’s performance given the circumstances. Stewards noted the explanation tendered.
 
BYRON EYES – Underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer S. Lee was advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 4: SKY RACING QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1110 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed owing to a veterinary examination of ALERT STATE on arrival at the barriers. The filly was subsequently found to be lame in the near foreleg and was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 1.52pm.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on ALERT STATE to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
 
First: BURNISH GOLD – 5c win, 6c place
Second: GOBLIN’DE QUO – 5c place
Third: CORFE CASTLE – 6c place
 
Trainer L. Ross was advised that ALERT STATE will require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
SHE’SGOTTHEBOOM – Raced wide throughout. Jockey B. Thornton when asked to comment on the performance of the filly stated that when inside runners improved underneath him, he was obliged to race wide without cover which may have had a detrimental effect on the finishing effort of the filly. He also stated that the filly felt short in its action over the concluding stages. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards advised trainer D. Forster that if anything came to light in the coming days that may have affected the filly’s chances, to advise Stewards as soon as practical.
 
EN POINTE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.  
 
EVEN NOW – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPANISH ANGELS – Jockey L. Cassidy was reprimanded under AR190(3) for failing to make the allotted weight of 54kg on the filly and was replaced by jockey S. Cormack. Slow to begin. Leaving the 800m was momentarily steadied from the heels of ROCK LOBSTER which shifted in.
 
ROCK LOBSTER – When racing greenly, made the 800m turn awkwardly and shifted wider before being corrected by its rider. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
POLARISING – Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after the start and lost further ground. Held up on rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: MEMBERSHIP@TATTERSALL'S BENCHMARK 80 Handicap 1615 metres
 
ROGUE ROCKER – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Huxtable reported that his mount laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
SPANISH POINT (GB) – Slow to begin. Rider A. Mallyon reported at scale that the gelding was first up from a spell and in his opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its run in the early stages of the home straight and he elected not to pressure the horse. He added that the gelding would derive significant fitness benefit from todays’ performance. Trainers representative M. Eggleston advised that following today’s disappointing performance, he will report back to Stewards in ensuing days with the stables’ intentions with the gelding.
 
CLYDE – Jockey L. Cassidy reported that his mount laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW Colts, Geldings &
Entires No Metro Wins 1200 metres
 
Following the running of race 5, the track was upgraded to a Good (3).
 
MORT DOYLE – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
WHY WE DRINK – Began awkwardly.
 
OVERSEAS (NZ) – Stood flatfooted and missed the start. Approaching the 200m, was obliged to alter course outwards to secure clear running. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that OVERSEAS must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.  
 
BUNDYANDCOKE – Over raced early when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.
 
FIRE KING – Raced wide throughout.
 
BUYING TIME - Co-trainers S. O’Dea and M. Hoysted were fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider.
 
BROCKY – Leaving the 300m was obliged to alter course inwards to secure clear running.
 
VAST KAMA – Stable advised of a change of tactics in that VAST KAMA will be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Raced three wide without cover.
 
 
Race 7: THE CONSERVATORY@TATTERSALL'S Class 6 Plate 1050 metres
 
GEMELON BOLT – Raced wide throughout.
 
MAJESTIC SHOT – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
STREAKA – Raced wide throughout.
 
FETCH – Held up for clear running until leaving the 200m.
 
PRINCESS LUNAR – At the 150m, shifted in and away from FETCH and made contact with the running rail and became severely unbalanced. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
STELLA MAGIC – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Leaving the 600m had to be steadied from heels. Held up for clear running from the 300m until the 150m.
 
HODGSON – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOTOMISS – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination as had not raced in over 12 months, and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 8: TATTERSALL'S MEMBERS Class 3 Plate 1350 metres
 
EVENING GLORY – Began awkwardly shifted in and lost ground. Near the 300m, was momentarily steadied from heels of SEA PALLING which rolled out slightly.
 
HILL BILLY FLYER – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of a cardiac arrythmia. Stewards advised trainer Mr S. Hardy that the gelding will not be permitted to start until a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG are furnished prior to completing a satisfactory barrier trial. 
 
WHITEWATER – Near the 1100m was inconvenienced and forced wider. Raced wide for the remainder. On returning to scale, jockey J. Byrne commented that he was not disappointed in the geldings’ effort today given the track conditions and the tempo of the race. He added that in his opinion, WHITEWATER would appreciate a step up in distance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SEA PALLING – Leaving the 1200m improved onto heels shifted out before restraining for cover.
 
SPIRIT OF BEANS – Began awkwardly.
 
ASWAAT - Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $200 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Raced wide during the early stages.
 
SELLING SUNSET – Began awkwardly.
 
DOLLAR DOLLAR (NZ) – Restrained from the wide barrier in order to obtain a position near the rails. Improved onto the heels of a tiring runner near the 200m and was held up before shifting wider in an attempt to secure clear running and was held up and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
TENZING (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Near the 1100m was inconvenienced and forced wider.
 
Race 9: JOURNEY TO THE JEWEL OPEN Handicap 1350 metres
 
CEPHEUS (GB) – Bumped heavily after the start resulting in rider becoming unbalanced in the saddle and losing ground. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Leaving the 300m, became crowded for room and had to be momentarily steadied when DERULO shifted in. Raced in restricted room for short distance leaving the 200m, and bumped DR WHY NOT.
 
TURN ON THE CHARM (FR) – Crowded on jumping and lost ground. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Approaching the 150m was crowded for room and had to be steadied when DR WHY NOT shifted in after being bumped by CEPHEUS.
 
EDISON – Raced wide throughout. Bumped rounding the home turn and shifted wider.
 
ROMAN AUREUS – Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m. Approaching the 100m was buffeted between HAUNTED and RATHLIN and had to be steadied.
 
HAUNTED – Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m. Approaching the 100m shifted out and was bumped on the hindquarters by ROMAN AUREUS and became unbalanced.
 
IRISH SONGS – Raced keenly during the middle stages. Carried wider rounding the home turn.
 
ANIMATE – Raced wide throughout. Carried wider rounding the home turn.
 
DERULO – Shifted in on jumping. Approaching the 250m disappointed for clear running and was held up until approaching the 100m.
 
AT WITZ END – Bumped with STARVIRGO on jumping. Inconvenienced leaving the 600m when JOVIALITY was steadied from heels
 
DR WHY NOT – Bumped on the hindquarters at the 150m.
 
SNIPPY FOX – Approaching the home turn shifted out and became unbalanced after bumping Thornton
 
JOVIALITY – Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 600m improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
STARVIRGO – Bumped with AT WITZ END on jumping. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m improved onto heels and was held up until the 50m.
 
STUCK WITH YOU (NZ) – Shifted in and bumped JOVIALITY shortly after the start.
 
BOLD WARRIOR – Shortly after the start raced in restricted room, and lost ground.  
 
RATHLIN – Held up early stages of the home straight. Leaving the 100m was bumped by ROMAN AUREUS.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4. Jockey L. Cassidy – fail to ride allotted weight – AR190(3).
 
Fines
Race 6. Trainers S. O’Dea & M. Hoysted – late declaration of rider LR67(1) - $200.
Race 8. Trainer R. Heathcote – late declaration of rider LR67(1) - $200.

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ABOVE AND BEYOND, COUP DE TONNERE, CLYDE, SANTERO, HILL BILLY FLYER, TURN ON THE CHARM.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, IRISH SONGS.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. COUP DE TONNERRE – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including results of an ECG, and satisfactory barrier trial.
Race 3. BYRON EYES – lame near fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4. ALERT STATE – lame near fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6. OVERSEAS – stood flatfooted – barrier certificate required.
Race 8. HILL BILLY FLYER – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including results of an ECG, and satisfactory barrier trial.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 5. STORM FORCE TEN – A. Mallyon
Race 3. 7. GEE BEE ESS – S. Cormack
Race 4. SPANISH ANGELS – S. Cormack (replacing L. Cassidy)
Race 6. 13. BUYING TIME – T. Marshall
Race 6. 17e. FASTLING – S. Cormack
Race 8. 13. ASWAAT – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 9. 18e. STUCK WITH YOU – W. Peel
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 4. ALERT STATE @ 1.52pm – lame near foreleg.
 
 
 
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.