QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2023
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Good (4)          RAIL – +5M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.85
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – R. Hanson, K. Daly, A. Schofield, S. Byatt (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Mitchell
Judges – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, L. Chaplin
Starter – H. Anderson, C. Hurley
 
 
Race 1: MEKKAFEST 19 AUGUST QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350 metres
 
This event was delayed approximately 3 minutes to allow WHO ORDERED DAFISH to have its near hind plate refitted on arrival at the barriers.
 
AUTUMN SONG – Began very awkwardly and bumped by DENOTE shortly after, causing its rider to become unbalanced. Bumped over the concluding stages and was obliged to race in restricted room.
 
KENSHIN MARU – Slow to begin. Hung out early stages and raced greenly throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight and became awkward over the concluding stages, after making contact with AUTUMN SONG.
 
PONTYPRIDD – Raced greenly and over raced during the early stages.
 
SHARP DAZZLER – Leaving the 600m shifted out to improve and had to be steadied when tightened between KENSHIN MARU and FORGETS ME NOT, both of which shifted ground. Tightened for room near the 400m between DENOTE and AUTUMN SONG, which shifted out to improve. Jockey A. Thompson, rider of AUTUMN SONG, was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for this incident. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until approaching the 100m.
 
WHO ORDERED DAFISH – Cast the near hind plate in the mounting enclosure which was refitted on arrival at the barriers, and the filly cleared to start. Inconvenienced near the 150m when obliged to race in restricted room between TWO OF US and KENSHIN MARU, which shifted out.
 
DENOTE – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1200m, when being restrained to obtain cover, was checked from the heels of WHO ORDERED DAFISH which was also being restrained to obtain cover. Raced wide throughout.
 
GYPSY WHITE SOCKS – Began very awkwardly almost dislodging its rider. Raced greenly throughout and hung out for the majority. Co-trainer T. Mackinnon was advised that a warning will be placed on the racing manners of the filly.
 
TWO OF US – Buffeted at the start and lost ground.  Obliged to race in restricted room after passing the 1300m. After passing the 1100m, whilst over racing, was obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of GIVE HIM WINGS. Jockey M. Du Plessis, rider of GIVE HIM WINGS, was advised to exercise more care in this incident. Continued to over race until shifting three wide near the 700m to improve. Hung out rounding the home turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near fore coronet.
 
 
Race 2: CASCADE Maiden Plate 1630 metres
 
DEAL AN ACE – Approaching the 100m, obliged to alter course in order to secure clear running.
 
DEFERENTIAL – Raced wide throughout. Stewards questioned jockey B. Thornton as to the tactics adopted in leading today’s event which is in contrast to the gelding’s established racing pattern. Jockey Thornton advised Stewards that from the wide barrier, he was instructed to allow the horse to be comfortable in the early stages and then to make a decision to settle back in the field or to allow the horse to stride forward depending upon how the horse left the barriers. Stewards noted that there was no urgency in jockey Thornton’s riding to establish a forward position and when these tactics were confirmed by stable foreperson M. Sharpe, Stewards took no further action other than to advise Ms Sharpe of her obligations to advise Stewards of any change of tactics.
 
KOKONOTSU – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
NAPA VALLEY – Slow to begin.
 
PUCCINI DREAM (NZ) – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 1400m. Shifted wider to improve from the 800m.
 
SHAMUKA – Raced wide throughout.
 
IMPERIAL LUCA – Began awkwardly. Raced wide from the 700m.
 
Race 3: XXXX DRY Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap 1350 metres
 
SO BENE – Held up during the early stages of the home straight and was obliged to alter course approaching the 100m to avoid heels.
 
ANATINI – Over raced at heels approaching the 800m.
 
RED STAR RUBI – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
NEGATION – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
SHAPIN POWER – Over raced when being restrained outside the lead in the early stages.
 
SEA COMMITS – Over raced at heels approaching the 800m. Raced wide throughout.
 
PRESS ESTATE – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 4: SKY RACING Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap 1350 metres
 
ALVIN THE BOLD – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
SPACESHIP – Hung out throughout the event.
 
BALTRAY – Hung out throughout the event. Raced wide throughout.
 
ESKY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
SIR BEVERIDGE – Awkwardly placed at heels rounding the home turn until approaching the 200m.
 
GALLERY MASTER – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
SISYPHEAN – Hung out from the 600m onwards causing its rider to be unable to place pressure on the gelding over the concluding stages, and went to the line without being fully tested. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings. Trainer Mr M. Frappell was advised that SISYPHEAN will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
CLAUDIUS – Slow to begin. Over raced during the early stages.
 
 
Race 5: BRC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2030 metres
 
SAVILEO – Trainer Mr J. Bruce advised that the gelding will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Began awkwardly and raced midfield before racing three wide from the 1000m.
 
SURREEL – Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
PAINTED BLACK – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr C. Zintilis was advised that PAINTED BLACK will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards and furnish a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
HEART OF A LION (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
PATTI WAGGIN – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.
 
QUOTANT – Raced wide during the early stages.
 
 
Race 6: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1630 metres
 
GALIFIANAKIS (IRE) – Became awkwardly placed at heels shortly after the start and had to be steadied.
 
WHITEWATER – Over raced during the middle stages.
 
MADAME DU GAST – Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed a poor post race recovery.
 
TAVI L'AMOUR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CAIRDEAS – Slow to begin. After passing the 500m, improved onto the heels of the tiring DREAM SONG and had to be steadied.  
 
SPURIOUS – Raced wide throughout. Jockey L. Cassidy reported that SPURIOUS laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
REISINGER – Began awkwardly. Inclined to lay out under pressure on rounding the home turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer’s representative for the C. Waller stable, Mr B. Killion was advised that REISINGER will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 7: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC AT THE RACES BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1110 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 5 minutes due to DEEP ROUGE proving difficult to load, and JAYANTHI and JAMESONHEART undergoing veterinary examinations after JAYANTHI became fractious in the barriers.
 
HARD REYVA – Over raced during the middle stages. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn.
 
SHADOW OF TIME – Over raced near the 900m when being restrained to obtain cover.
 
RICH LISTER – Approaching the 900m, when over racing, was inconvenienced by BULSARA which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. After inquiring into this incident, Stewards accepted that whilst RICH LISTER had contributed to this incident by over racing, jockey L. Cassidy, rider of BULSARA, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for failing to allow sufficient clearance when crossing.
 
DEEP ROUGE – Proved difficult to load. Trainer’s representative for the B. Lockwood stable, Mr B. Herne was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s barrier manners. Raced wide throughout.
 
JAMESONHEART – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
JAYANTHI – After becoming fractious in the barriers, was removed and underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Disappointed for a run near the 300m and had difficulty securing clear running until the 200m.
 
MISS WALLFLOWER – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 8: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB QTIS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap (4YO only QTIS bonuses) 1350 metres
 
HOKAHEY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
HOLSTEIN – Over raced for a short distance passing the 900m when the pace of the race slackened.
 
BIG SHORT – Blundered badly on jumping almost dislodging its rider. Over raced during the early and middle stages and made the 800m turn awkwardly. Then continued to hang out until entering the home straight.
 
SET ME UP – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey A. Thompson – shifting ground when not fully clear – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 7. Jockey L. Cassidy – shifting ground when not fully clear – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KOKONOTSU, GRINZINGER KNIGHT, SAVILEO, HOLSTEIN, ALLEZ ZOU.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, SHARP DAZZLER, RED STAR RUBI, WHITEWATER, SAVILEO.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. GYPSY WHITE SOCKS – hung out/raced greenly – warning on racing manners.
Race 4. SISYPHEAN – hung out – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
Race 5. PAINTED BLACK – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required prior to racing again, and barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards.  
Race 6. REISINGER – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
Race 7. DEEP ROUGE – difficult to load – warning on barrier manners.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 8. 12. SET ME UP – G. Cartwright
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.