QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB@DOOMBEN
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2023
 
WEATHER –  Fine            TRACK RATING –  Good (4)          RAIL – +10.5M Entire      
PENETROMETER – 5.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – R. Hanson, K. Daly, A. Schofield, E. Tickner, M. Smith
Clerk of Scales – S. Byatt
Judge – A. Redding, M. Mawhinney, J. Law
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick, L. Bobeszko
Starter – H. Anderson, S. Lister
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 4. A. Mallyon +0.5kg
Race 7. J. Orman +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: XXXX DRY QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1660 metres
 
AMERICAN JAZZ – Jumped awkwardly. Near the 1000m, after the pace of the race slackened was allowed to stride forward and take up a leading position.
 
DARK CHILL – Jumped awkwardly. Shifted outwards shortly after the start bumping GRAND BAIE.  Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 250m.
 
LOOSE UNIT – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after kicking out at the fence in the mounting enclosure, and was cleared to start. Momentarily inconvenienced when entering the home straight by DARK CHILL, when that runner shifted out to improve.
 
ANOTHER DIME – Slow to begin.
 
GRANDE BAIE (NZ) – Over raced in the early stages.
 
HALF MOON BAY – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip six times prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
TANTALUM – Slow to begin. Approaching the winning post was unable to be fully tested to the line after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening AMERICAN JAZZ.
 
 
Race 2: LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
SILK SASH – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. When asked to comment, trainer Mr V. Venkaya stated that it is now his intention to send the filly for an immediate spell.
 
ARDERN – Over raced in the early stages.  
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Hampered shortly after jumping. Disappointed for a run passing the 300m and as a result had to shift wider to improve.
 
DULY ELECTED – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
 
EASY COMPANY – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and obliged to shift inwards to a narrow run to the inside of EVER SO CLEVER. Raced in restricted room from the 250m to the 100m and then shifted out abruptly near the winning post.
 
EVER SO CLEVER – Approaching the winning post became awkwardly placed on the heels of EASY COMPANY which shifted out.
 
FRENCH STEP – Began awkwardly, shifted out onto FURTHERING. Over raced during the early stages. Jockey J. Orman, when asked to comment on the performance of the filly, stated that his mount travelled well in the early stages, however when asked for an effort failed to respond was disappointing in its finishing effort. Trainer Mr K. Schweida stated that FRENCH STEP was first up today and in his opinion, she would derive benefit from the run and it was now his intention to step the filly up in distance.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a slow post race recovery.
 
FURTHERING – Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after jumping.  
 
ROAR HIDE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
 
Race 3: MULLINS LAWYERS Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
This event was delayed approximately 5 mins after THANKFUL HEART broke through the barrier partition and galloped a significant distance riderless prior to being recaptured.
Correct weight was delayed whilst Stewards put into consideration an objection lodged by J. Orman, rider of I AM MASON, against jockey N. Evans (RUSSIAN SUB), alleging interference from the 400m until the winning post. After taking submissions, it was ascertained that on straightening, RUSSIAN SUB commenced to lay out, carrying I AM MASON approximately 12 horses off the running rail. When considering the beaten margin of half a length, and that I AM MASON having to be corrected on three separate occasions, Stewards upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the numbers 2, 11, 5 and 7.
 
ALLORA ENZO (NZ) – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after not racing for an extended period of time and cleared to start. Shifted in on jumping away.
 
THANKFUL HEART – Declared a late scratching at 13.09pm after breaking through the barriers and galloping a significant distance riderless. Trainer Ms K. Fogden was advised that THANKFUL HEART must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on THANKFUL HEART are to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st I AM MASON – 24c win, 21c place
2nd RUSSIAN SUB – 27c place
3rd HOUSTON ROCKET – 20c place
 
HOUSTON ROCKET – Hampered on jumping.
 
LOST IN TRANSIT - Declared a late scratching at 13.11pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious when THANKFUL HEART broke through the barriers, causing LOST IN TRANSIT to get its legs over the front barrier partition, and was consequently stepping short in front on veterinary examination. Trainer Mr S. Kendrick was advised that LOST IN TRANSIT will require a further barrier certificate and a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on LOST IN TRANSIT are to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st I AM MASON – 18c win, 15c place
2nd RUSSIAN SUB – 20c place
3rd HOUSTON ROCKET – 14c place
 
MALOTRU – Shifted out on jumping, hampering RAINEWATER. When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, jockey A. Morgan stated that MALOTRU travelled well, but raced greenly in the home straight. He further added that the gelding will derive benefit from today’s experience.
 
RAINEWATER – Hampered on jumping.
 
RUSSIAN SUB – Laid out under pressure in the straight, carrying I AM MASON wider on the track. Trainer Mr H. Richardson was advised that RUSSIAN SUB must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
Race 4: MOUNT FRANKLIN QTIS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1660 metres
 
KISS MY MILLO – Slow to begin.
 
SMOKEY DIAMOND – Apprentice J. Molloy replaced by apprentice C. Graham.
 
HILLCREST AVENUE (IRE) – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages to inside of GREEK STAR.
 
CARBONETTI (IRE) – Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped FINSCEAL. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
FINSCEAL – Jockey J. Huxtable was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip six times prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
EXOLAY – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, jockey A. Mallyon stated that EXOLAY travelled well in the early and middle stages, however, when placed under pressure in the home straight, he became concerned with the action of the mare. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in her near foreleg. Trainers’ representative Mr M. Eggleston was advised that EXOLAY will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
GREEK STAR – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 5: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB Class 1 Plate 2070 metres
 
CORDYCEPS MIRACLE – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages, before being allowed to stride forward to a leading position near the1400m.  
 
GENERAL WOLFFE – Raced wide throughout.
MARIINSKY – Jockey J. Morris was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(5) in that he used his whip sixteen times in totality.
 
SECURITY ADVISOR – Began awkwardly.
 
CRISTALINO (NZ) – Shifted in on jumping and bumped GENERAL WOLFFE. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey A. Mallyon stated that never travelled and raced like a tired horse. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainers’ representative Mr M. Eggleston advised Stewards that the mare will undergo an endoscopic examination on returning to the stables, and they will advise the results of and future racing plans of the mare in the coming days.
 
LEERY – Raced greenly in the straight.  
 
POPPY JOAN – Shifted in on jumping, bumping CORDYCEPS MIRACLE. Hampered passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
Race 6: FAMILY RACEDAY 15 APRIL Class 4 Handicap 1050 metres
 
RISING – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after drifting significantly in the market and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping CABSAV. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Trainer B. Cavanough stated that he could offer no explanation for today’s performance but added that the gelding may not have handled the Doomben surface and also it was the gelding’s second time racing in clockwise direction. Mr Cavanough advised Stewards he will report back on the condition of the gelding on return to the stable. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of the ‘thumps’, poor post race recovery and mild heat stress. A post race swab sample was also taken from the gelding.
 
CABSAV – Began awkwardly. Apprentice C. Graham was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip six times prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
CRYMENOTEARS – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 200m.
 
VETTA VELOCITA – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: THE STAR STRADBROKE SEASON BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350 metres
 
HOLIDAY DREAMS – Over raced during the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance of HOLIDAY DREAMS, jockey B. Loy commented that the gelding may not have handled the track surface and failed to let down as expected. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
HALLOWED GIRL – Slow to begin.
 
REGAL EDITION - Began awkwardly and shifted in onto CHERNAK.
 
THIRD TIME ROUND (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Jockey B. Thompson stated that he anticipated settling in a forward position, however, after jumping awkwardly, settled further back than expected.
 
CHERNAK (FR) – Hampered on jumping.
 
Race 8: MEKKAFEST 19 AUGUST BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350 metres
 
CRACKER ESSGEE – Apprentice J. Molloy was replaced by apprentice M. Castle.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Trainer J. Bruce stated to Stewards that the gelding may not have appreciated the seven day back up and it was the stables’ intention to space its runs in future.
 
TANKER – Passing the 800m, became awkward on the heels of PEPPER’S GHOST who was over racing. Over raced during the middle stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting increased upper respiratory noise. Trainer I. Turner was advised that the gelding must obtain the results of a dynamic endoscopic examination and/or surgery to correct its previously diagnosed condition of being a low-grade roarer, prior to racing again.
 
MAJESTICS REQUEST – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 250m until the 150m.
 
STARZAM – Near the 1100m became crowded for room by OCEAN EMPEROR. Then over raced at the heels of OCEAN EMPEROR for a short distance afterwards.
 
THREE STRIPES – Slow to begin. Apprentice C. Graham reported at scales that the gelding hung in throughout the event. Post race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.
 
BRONZE DRAGON – Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer D. Forster for the late declaration of rider.
 
 
Race 9: MILLINERS MARKET FRIDAY 14 APRIL BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
TITANIUM – Very slow to begin. Apprentice C. Graham stated that the gelding couldn’t muster speed early and failed to respond to her riding. A post race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate. Trainer B. Lockwood was advised that TITANIUM will require a veterinary clearance and barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
HE'S THE NEWS – Began awkwardly and bumped barrier partition. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift wider to improve approaching the 200m. Approaching the 100m, laid out and became awkwardly placed on the heels of MICROWAVE JENNY.
 
WIN BURN – Shifted in on jumping bumping ELARSKI. Passing the 150m, was momentarily inconvenienced by GOLDSCHLAGER, who was carried out by HE’S THE NEWS which shifted out to improve.
 
ATOMIC SELFIE – Began awkwardly.
 
DARING BELLE – Raced wide throughout.  
 
GOLDSCHLAGER – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift wider to improve approaching the 200m.
Laid out over the concluding stages.
 
MICROWAVE JENNY – Began awkwardly.
 
LOOK A'LIKE – Began awkwardly bumping barrier partition. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey K. Wilson Taylor – use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 6. Apprentice C. Graham - use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 6. Jockey J. Huxtable – use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Fines
Race 5. Jockey J. Morris – use of whip 16 times in totality – AR132(5) - $300.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Molloy – medical required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ALLORA ENZO, TELEPHONE BOOTH, SECURITY ADVISOR, RICHON, OCEAN EMPEROR, LOOK A’LIKE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, RUSSIAN SUB, RISING.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. LOST IN TRANSIT – fractious in barrier & stepping short – further barrier certificate and veterinary clearance required.
Race 3. RUSSIAN SUB – laid out – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards required.
Race 3. THANKFUL HEART – fractious in barrier – further barrier certificate required.
Race 4. EXOLAY – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 8. TANKER – respiratory condition – dynamic endoscope/surgery prior to racing again.
Race 9. TITANIUM – elevated heart rate – veterinary clearance and barrier trial to Stewards satisfaction.
 
Follow ups
Race 5. CRISTALINO
Race 6. RISING
 
Protests
2nd against 1st – UPHELD.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 4. SMOKEY DIAMOND – C. Graham (replacing J. Molloy)
Race 8. 11. BRONZE DRAGON – G. Cartwright
Race 8. 1. CRACKER ESSGEE – M. Castle (replacing J. Molloy)
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3. THANKFUL HEART @13.09
Race 3. LOST IN TRANSIT @13.11pm
 
 
 
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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.