QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good (4) RAIL – +0.5M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.88

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – J. Adams, A. Schofield, W. Wain, O. Legg (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Mitchell, C. Fedrick
Judge – R. Thomas, A. Redding, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr K. Sharman
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Smith, P. Cousins


GENERAL

As jockey B. Thornton was ill, Stewards permitted riding changes as per the raceday summary.

Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 1. D. Thornton +0.5kg
Race 4. A. Mallyon +1kg
Race 5. A. Mallyon +0.5kg


Race 1: BRC MEMBERSHIP 18-29 YEARS ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1050 Metres

MUSCHIALLI – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 100m, raced in restricted room to the inside of ORPHAN’S TRUST.

IMMORAL – Restrained from the wide barrier to take up a position closer to the rail. Jumped a shadow at the winning post.

MOTOMISS – Slow to begin.

APOPHIS – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages.

BAIYKA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

LUNA ROCKS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

IT'S GERRY – Laid in rounding the home turn. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 250m. Improved into a narrow run to the inside of LUNA ROCKS. Passing the 100m, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of LUNA ROCKS who laid in and way after being contacted by MISS TAMBO which was attempting to secure a marginal run. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Apprentice M. Castle was fined $300 for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.

MISS TAMBO – Leaving the 250m, was obliged to alter course when disappointed for a run to the outside of BAIYKA. Held up for clear running from the 200m until inside the 100m, before improving into a narrow run between LUNA ROCKS and BAIYKA. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise more care in future when positioning his mount to secure clear running.


Race 2: MOUNT FRANKLIN FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP 1350 Metres

PRINCESS TENKO – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance of the mare and the tactics adopted, apprentice B. Wheeler advised Stewards that after beginning awkwardly, PRINCESS TENKO failed to muster speed and for this reason he was unable to secure a more forward racing position as anticipated. Apprentice Wheeler further added that he had considered remaining in a three wide position in the early stages, however he was of the opinion that if he had elected to stay in this position, he would have been forced to race three wide throughout, and for this reason he elected to take up a position midfield with cover. Stewards noted apprentice Wheeler’s explanation.

AYAHUASCA – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running entering the home straight until leaving the 100m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the mare, particularly his riding over the final 600m, jockey B. Thompson advised that after beginning very awkwardly he was obliged to settle in a position further back than anticipated. He further explained that the mare has a tendency to hang in and at a point leaving the 600m, he was of the opinion that he would have been better served staying to the inside of COSMIC GOSSIP, and availing himself to inside runs in the home straight, however this did not eventuate, and he was held up until the 100m point. Mr Thompson further added that in hindsight, he may have had an option to shift wider leaving the 500m, which may have availed him a clearer passage in the home straight. Stewards after reviewing the films and the explanation provided by jockey Thompson, advised him that he had erred by not attempting to shift wider leaving the 500m, however, were not of the opinion that his riding was of a standard that required any further action, and noted his explanation.

DRAMMATICA – Over raced during the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

SEBRING GIRL – Jockey T. Marshall was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.

DARING BELLE – Restrained from the wide barrier to take up a position closer to the rail.


Race 3: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 9 SEPTEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1350 Metres

ACRES AWAY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rider J. Orman stated that it was not his intention to race in such a forward position however after beginning well, he elected to allow the gelding to take up a forward position. He further added that he recommended to connections that the addition of blinkers may also be of benefit in the future. Trainer Mr T. Smith advised Stewards that it is now his intention to send ACRES AWAY for a spell.

ADELAD – Raced keenly during the middle stages.

JACK'S BOOM – Shifted out on jumping and bumped IN EVIDENCE. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ARISTELLA – Bumped on jumping by ADELAD, resulting in jockey M. Cahill becoming momentarily unseated and losing ground. Raced keenly during the middle stages.

SURREAL ASCOT – Laid out rounding the home turn.

DATINKA – Shifted in on jumping and bumped ADELAD. Apprentice C. Graham advised at scale that the gelding when placed under pressure leaving the 600m commenced to race greenly which was detrimental to its finishing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer Mr K. Schweida advised that DATINKA would now be sent for a spell.


Race 4: SKY RACING NO METRO WINS HANDICAP 1600 Metres

CHARLEMAGNE – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Attempted to shift out approaching the 600m and was unable to do so when ROSOVO held its line. Jumped a shadow approaching the winning post.

DARK HARMONY – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.

FULL PRESS – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.

SET ABLAZE – Shifted in at the start. Laid in during the early stages. Raced wide until the 900m.

STAR SEEKER – Began awkwardly. Shifted in under pressure leaving the 200m before being corrected by its rider.

CRACK OF DOOM – Improved onto heels approaching the 300m and obliged to shift in to secure clear running.

ROSOVO – Hampered shortly after the start.


Race 5: XXXX BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 2000 Metres

GALIFIANAKIS (IRE) – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that the gelding will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

COUP DE TONNERRE – Began awkwardly.

TOP BOY – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels approaching the 1200m and shifted out to a three wide position for the remainder of the event. Laid in approaching the 400m and was bumped on the hindquarters. Laid in under pressure during the early stages of the home straight.

SHADYVALE STORM – Laid out rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m had to be steadied whilst weakening.

PORT MOURANT – Slow to begin.

SHEZADANDI – Slow to begin. Steadied approaching the 400m when awkwardly placed at the heels of MR DUDWEY.

IRIDESSA (NZ) – Began awkwardly.


Race 6: DRINKWISE CLASS 3 PLATE 1200 Metres

Correct weight was delayed to allow J. Stanley, rider of THELWELL, to view the photo finish image.

POCKET FULL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 800m, improved onto heels whilst over racing, shifted out and raced wide from the 800m. Jockey J. Huxtable stated at scales that after beginning awkwardly, he was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated.

RAINBOW CONNECTION – Over raced during the middle stages. When asked to comment, jockey D. Thornton could offer no excuses for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer M. Dunn advised that he was disappointed in the performance and would have the gelding examined by his stable veterinarian and would advise Stewards of the results.

JAYANTHI – Shifted in on jumping and bumped SAWEETIE. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Approaching the 250m, shifted out and bumped RAINBOW CONNECTION. Shifted in under pressure leaving the 100m before being corrected by its rider.

SAWEETIE – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.

OUR RED PLANET – Bumped on jumping. Obliged to alter course leaving the 250m to secure clear running.


Race 7: LADBROKE IT! BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP 1110 Metres

ORBISYN – Lost the near hind plate in running. Jockey P. Hamblin was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.

DALAVIN – Began awkwardly, bumped with ZUMA CALIFORNIA and lost ground. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m.

ZUMA CALIFORNIA – Began awkwardly and bumped DALAVIN.

HATCHET – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Approaching the 100m, laid out and had to be corrected by its rider. Rider J. Orman advised that the gelding appeared to resent racing in between runners, particularly in the home straight when placed under pressure. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

RED RUBI – Improved onto heels approaching the 300m, shifted out to improve.

FIVE OXFORD – Laid in on entering the home straight.


Race 8: SPRING CARNIVAL ON SALE NOW OPEN HANDICAP 1350 Metres

IRISH SONGS – Slow to begin.

STAMPE – Raced wide throughout. Rider S. Cormack advised Stewards that after the gelding began well, it did not muster sufficient speed to cross inside runners that had improved and for this reason he felt it would have been to the detriment of his mount to continue to apply pressure to secure a forward racing position. He further added that this resulted in him being obliged to race wide throughout.

ANIMATE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

ARENTEE – Rider D. Thornton advised that it was not his intention to lead, however the gelding began well with the addition of blinkers, he was able to secure a forward position without pressuring the horse.

PALLADAS – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn.

LASTING KISS – Commenced to race keenly and had to be steadied leaving the 900m, after being crossed by PALLADAS. Raced wide from the 800m.

SHAQUERO – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

SIR WARWICK – Began awkwardly. Raced wide during the early stages.


Race 9: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP 1350 Metres

OLYMPIC LEGEND – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer J. Patton was advised that OLYMPIC LEGEND would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

FORTYFIVE PARKLANE – Began awkwardly. At the 100m, had to be momentarily steadied from heels when SIDEARM shifted out and away from EARLY THOUGHTS.

COLLAY’S SPIRIT – Obliged to alter course at the 50m point.

I AM LETHAL – Connections advised of a change of tactics in that the gelding will be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.

OUR MAGNUS – Jockey G. Geran was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.

UNCLE RUSS – Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.

MAGIC CONQUEROR – Obliged to alter course approaching the 300m to obtain clear running. Approaching the 100m, shifted in after improving onto the heels of AZZAREACH.

SCOTTISH PRINCE – Began awkwardly.

SHA OF GOMER – Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Jockey T. Marshall – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 4. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 9. Jockey G. Geran – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).


Fines
Race 1. Apprentice M. Castle – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
Race 7. Jockey P. Hamblin – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.

Absent jockeys
B. Thornton – medical required.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
PRINCESS TENKO, ACRES AWAY, IN EVIDENCE, DARK HARMONY, GALIFIANAKIS, RAINBOW CONNECTION.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, OUR MAGNUS.

Warnings/bars
Race 9. OLYMPIC LEGEND – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 13. LUNA ROCKS – D. Thornton (replacing B. Thornton)
Race 6. 17e. OUR RED PLANET – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 7. 11. RED RUBI – A. Mallyon (replacing B. Thornton)
Race 9. 8. COLLAY’S SPIRIT – S. Cormack (replacing B. Thornton)
Race 9. 17e. SCOTTISH PRINCE – D. Thornton



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.