QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good (4)      RAIL – +9M Entire  
PENETROMETER – 5.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – K. Daly, A. Schofield (stewards), M. Smith (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – S. Fletcher, O. Legg (cadet)
Judge – R. Thomas, M. Mawhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko, K. Kilpatrick
Starter – H. Anderson, S. Lister, C. Hurley
 
GENERAL
As jockey L. Tarrant was ill, changes were made as per the Stewards Raceday Summary.
Stewards approved the following overweight:
Race 7. L. Cassidy +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: MEKKAFEST 19 AUGUST QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate
1350 metres
 
BEASTICON – Bumped on jumping.
 
BOOVEY – Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced leaving the 1100m when EXPOSITION shifted out abruptly whilst over racing.
 
EXPOSITION – Over raced approaching the 1200m when being restrained to find cover. Approaching the 1000m when racing keenly at heels shifted out abruptly. When asked to comment, jockey R. Maloney reported that the gelding had a tendency to over race and also raced greenly which he attributed to the slow early tempo. He further added that EXPOSITION was one-paced in its finishing effort.
 
STAR OF ROBIGLEN – Shifted out on jumping and bumped BEASTICON.
 
TRANSATLANTIC – Began awkwardly. Had a tendency to race greenly and over raced throughout.
 
BLACK MINTO – As jockey M. Harley was unable to make the allotted 55kg, he was replaced by jockey A. Thompson. Jockey Harley was reprimanded pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
Race 2: CASCADE Maiden Plate 1050 metres
 
BRIGHT REALM – Began awkwardly.
 
JACKSON ON TIME – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LOADED GUN – Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight and at a point leaving the 200m became awkward in its action and was then eased by its rider over the concluding stages. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
KING KRYPTOS – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run to the inside of BETTER OFF SINGLE approaching the 200m and was obliged to shift outwards to secure clear running.
 
I WANT THAT MAN – Approaching the winning post raced in restricted room and was awkwardly placed at the heels of JACKSON ON TIME which was laying in.
 
BETTER OFF SINGLE – Began very awkwardly making contact with the outside barrier partition. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
Race 3: XXXX DRY QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1050 metres
 
BEAUTANTES – Jockey M. Du Plessis reported that the gelding raced greenly whilst leading and would take benefit from the race day experience. Jockey Du Plessis was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m. Mr Du Plessis was also reprimanded (x 2) for using his whip consecutively on two occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(i).  
 
HE'S FOR THE GIRLS – Approaching the 1000m, had to be steadied from the heels of BEAUTANTES which shifted in when racing greenly. Rider M. Du Plessis (rider of BEAUTANTES) was nonetheless, reminded of his obligations regarding horses shifting ground. When asked to comment on the performance trainer Mr J. Edwards advised that the gelding had been working and trialling well leading into the event, and he also attributed the improved performance to the removal of blinkers and the addition of a crossover noseband which he was of the opinion, allowed the gelding to race more generously.
 
PACIFIED – Slow to begin.
 
THE PUNISHER – Began awkwardly.
 
THREDBO – Raced greenly in the early stages. Trainer Mr S. Jokic was advised that a warning will placed on the filly’s barrier manners after being difficult to load.
 
Race 4: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1110 metres
 
BOOM TORQUE – Began very awkwardly and bumped with ENDLESS APOLLO shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages and approaching the 800m had to be steadied from heels. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until near the 200m.   
 
FIERY RING – Bumped with PHARAONIC on jumping. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until near the 200m.
 
NEOCLASSICISM – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
Following this event jockey B. Thompson was assessed by the club Doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements after making contact with his left knee with the barrier partition as the start was effected.
 
PHARAONIC – Bumped with FIERY RING on jumping. Over raced during the middle stages. Approaching the 700m, improved onto heels and shifted wider.
 
IN BARCELONA – Had to be steadied from heels of ON THE TARGET approaching the 800m. Apprentice M. Castle was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for shifting ground when not fully clear in this incident.
 
ENDLESS APOLLO – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped heavily with BOOM TORQUE. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer T. Churchill was advised that the filly’s nomination will be refused at Metropolitan venues until such time as ENDLESS APOLLO establishes improved form.
 
 
Race 5: SKY RACING Class 1 Handicap 1650 metres
 
SAVILEO – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start.
 
KRONENBOURG (NZ) – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
FLASH PRINCE – Raced in restricted room shortly after the start and bumped SAVILEO.
 
CAIRDEAS – Obliged to alter course leaving the 200m.
 
MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) – Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, jockey C. Bayliss stated that from the wide draw, it was the intention to ride the horse conservatively as it is of the stable’s opinion that the horse races best when ridden in this manner. Trainer J. Bruce when questioned confirmed these instructions, however, Mr Bruce was reminded of his obligations regarding perceived changes in tactics.
 
LADY MASQUERADE – Began awkwardly. Proved difficult to settle in the middle stages. Raced wide until leaving the 800m. A post race veterinary examination of the filly revealed a slow post-race recovery.  
 
CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT – Raced wide during the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to lead approaching the 1200m. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 300m.
 
JANE HIS WIFE – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
SPARKY GIRL – Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
CLASSIQUE GAL – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: BRC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed owing to UNCOMMON VALOUR undergoing a veterinary inspection on arrival at the barriers. The gelding was declared a late scratching at 2.54pm on veterinary advice after being found to be lame in the near hindleg.
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on UNCOMMON VALOUR be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st KNIGHT’S CHOICE - 8c win, 8c place
2nd RED TOP - 14c place
3rd NIPPA’S NIGHTCAP – 11c place
 
Trainer Mr M. Nolan was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
DIACO – Began awkwardly and bumped shortly after the start. Leaving the 100m had a tendency to lay out and approaching the 50m bumped with NIPPA’S NIGHTCAP.
 
NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP – Bumped after the start. Approaching the 50m whilst laying in, was bumped by DIACO which also laid out under pressure and became unbalanced.
 
VON BEE (NZ) – Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be displaying an upper respiratory noise. Trainer Mr B. Laming was advised that VON BEE will require a veterinary clearance including the result of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.  
 
VALANTINO ROC (NZ) – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 200m. Had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages and approaching the winning post became awkward at the heels of RED TOP.
 
Race 7: LADBROKES IT! Class 6 Handicap 1650 metres
 
DRIVE A DEEL – Shifted out on jumping and contacted SUR LA MER. Approaching the 600m bumped and forced wider by MOONAN ME. Whilst noting that MOONAN ME and DRIVE A DEEL were racing in close proximity at that point of the race, Stewards reminded both jockey D. Thornton (DRIVE A DEEL), and jockey L. Cassidy (MOONAN ME) of their obligations under AR131(a) to not leave their riding actions open to question. Laid in under pressure approaching the 250m. Brushed at the 250m by SHOPPING ESPRIT.
 
SUR LA MER – Bumped on jumping. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post race recovery. Trainer’s representative, Mr B. Killion advised Stewards that he would inform them of anything that may come to light in the coming days that may have impacted on the performance of the mare.
 
WARP SPEED – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start by SUR LA MER.
 
OUR REBEL – Raced wide until approaching the 900m. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
WILD MOON (NZ) – Began awkwardly. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying an upper respiratory tract noise. Trainer Mr B. Strong was advised that WILD MOON will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.  
 
SHOPPING ESPRIT – Began awkwardly. Held up entering the home straight until approaching the 250m. At the 250m shifted out to improve and brushed DRIVE A DEEL.
 
MOONAN ME – Over raced during the early stages. Approaching the 600m attempted to shift out to improve, resulting in the gelding bumping with DRIVE A DEEL for a number of strides. Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 8: RACECOURSE VILLAGE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 metres
 
HOKAHEY – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that the mare will be ridden conservatively from the wide barrier. Ridden accordingly. Began extremely awkwardly.  
 
ALLEZ ZOU (NZ) – Raced wide until leaving the 800m. Had a tendency to shift out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SUPER GORGEOUS – Began awkwardly and bumped ALAMIRA.
 
GOLDEEL – Jumped inwards and bumped heavily with DRAMMATICA. Approaching the 500m, raced in restricted room.
 
ALAMIRA – Shifted in on jumping and bumped SUPER GORGEOUS. Raced wide throughout.
 
RISING STAR – Jockey T. Harrison was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.
 
HOLSTEIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
DRAMMATICA – Bumped heavily at the start with GOLDEEL.
 
BAHAMUT – Underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers after dislodging its rider when moving out onto the course proper and was cleared to start.
 
Race 9: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB Class 3 Plate 1350 metres
 
BILLY'S BRO – Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
MICRO – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 400m improved onto heels and shifted wider. Approaching the 300m, improved onto heels and had to be steadied before shifting inwards, and again being disappointed for clear running leaving the 200m, and had to be checked from the heels of STICK TO YOUR GUNS, after being carried out slightly after bumping with TEXAS.
 
STICK TO YOUR GUNS – Laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
TEXAS (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
SEEFELD – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
VICTORY BAY (NZ) – Rounding the home turn, shifted outwards and bumped BILLY’S BRO. Jockey J. Orman when asked to comment on the performance stated that in his opinion, the gelding resented racing between runners and would also derive fitness benefit from today’s event. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
O'MISS BEHAVING – Rounding the home turn, shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running and bumped DOOMANI.
 
HIGHLY AMBITIOUS – Approaching the 800m was steadied from heels.
 
TERANGA – Approaching the 800m, improved onto heels and shifted wider. Approaching the 150m, shifted in under pressure and became awkward at the heels of SEEFELD, which also had a tendency to lay out at that point.
 
REDENTE CHOICE – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout. At the 700m, improved onto the heels of DOOMANI and obliged to shift wider for a short distance.
 
DOOMANI (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. Bumped rounding the home turn.
 
START STRUTTING – Approaching the 500m, the near side winker became detached. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn and obliged to shift inwards at the 200m in an attempt to secure clear running.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey M. Harley – accepting ride when overweight – AR190(3).
Race 3. Jockey M. Du Plessis – using whip consecutively prior to the 100m (2 x reprimands) – AR132(7)(a)(i).
Race 3. Jockey M. Du Plessis – using whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 4. Apprentice M. Castle – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 8. Jockey T. Harrison – using whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Race day injuries/illness
Jockey B. Thompson – left knee – cleared by Club Doctor.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Jockey L. Tarrant – ill – medical required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
TRANSATLANTIC, BETTER OFF SINGLE, THREDBO, NEOCLASSICISM, PHARAONIC, ALLEZ ZOU.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, HOKAHEY.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. ENDLESS APOLLO – nomination refused at Metropolitan venues until establishes competitive form.
Race 6. UNCOMMON VALOUR – lame near hind – veterinary clearance required prior to racing again.
Race 6. VON BEE – upper respiratory noise – veterinary clearance including result of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
Race 7. WILD MOON - upper respiratory noise – veterinary clearance including result of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 7. BLACK MINTO – A. Thompson (replacing M. Harley)
Race 2. 1. BRIGHT REALM – S. Collett (replacing L. Tarrant)
Race 4. 6. ON THE TARGET – M. Castle
Race 4. 7. PHARAONIC – L. Cassidy
Race 4. 14e. ENDLESS APOLLO – C. Bayliss (replacing L. Tarrant)
Race 5. 10. SPARKY GIRL – T. Brooker (replacing L. Tarrant)
Race 8. 14e. POCKET FULL – J. Orman
Race 8. 17e. BAHAMUT – N. Masuda
Race 9. 16e. REDENTE CHOICE – D. Thornton
Race 9. 17e. DOOMANI – C. Robertson
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. UNCOMMON VALOUR @ 2.54pm on veterinary advice.
 
 
 
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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.