QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – +10m entire

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – S. Fletcher, R. Hanson (Stewards) S. Byatt, O. Legg, S. Borg (Cadets)
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – R. Thomas, M. Mawhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr G. Silvestri, Dr M. Chinchilla.
Swab Attendants – K. Kilpatrick, L. Bobeszko, C. Draper, O. Lochtenberg
Starter – H. Anderson, R. Smith

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Doomben Race 8 on the 26/08/2023.
SNOWZONE – Stable representative for K. Lees, Mr M. Eggleston reported that subsequent to the geldings run a veterinary inspection established the presence of ulcers for which the gelding would be treated prior to resuming.

Race 1: BRC MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW MAIDEN HANDICAP 1660 M

ADESSO (IRE) – Raced wide throughout.

KALENDS – Bumped on jumping. Near the 100m, laid in obliging its rider to stop and correct his mount.

SIR ZINO NZ – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

TAMBOURINE MAN – Trainer C. Meagher advised Stewards the gelding would be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.

POWER FLASH – Shifted out on jumping and bumped heavily with MISHANI SUPREME. Raced keenly in the middle stages.

MISHANI SUPREME – Shifted in on jumping and bumped heavily with POWERFLASH and lost ground.

AUSTRAL STREET – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m, put in an awkward stride momentarily unbalancing its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 2: CASCADE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

BOOMING LAD – Began awkwardly and shifted in. After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to a rearward position. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rider B. Thompson reported he was satisfised with the colt’s performance, however from today’s wider barrier, he was obliged to settle well off the speed.

SHADOW CRUISER – Bumped on jumping. Near the 600m, bumped and forced wider by STORM FORCE TEN when that runner shifted out when placed on heels.

STORM FORCE TEN – Blundered on jumping and momentarily unbalanced its rider. Near the 600m, improved onto heels and shifted out.

JUKEBOX IN SIBERIA – Began awkwardly.

MONOLINK – Hampered on jumping and lost ground.

MAGIC OF MILLO – Raced in restricted room near the 800m and had to be steadied. Trainer A. Plumb was advised that the gelding would be restricted from racing at metropolitan meetings until such time its form improves to a requisite standard.

Race 3: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 9 SEPTEMBER BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP 1660 M

BEAUFORT PARK – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

APPLICATIONS NZ – Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards questioned Jockey D. Thornton regarding the tactics adopted who stated that being its first start since May and from the wide barrier he was mindful not to apply early pressure to the gelding as it can cause it to over race which would have a detrimental effect on its performance. He further added that leaving the 1200m he did attempt to obtain cover, however shortly after, the run closed, and was obliged to race wide. Jockey Thornton added that the gelding would benefit from a step up in distance. Stewards noted his comments.

MAGIC CONQUEROR – Began awkwardly.

SUBTERRANEAN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying upper respiratory noises. Stable representative for M. Dunn was advised SUBTERRANEAN would require a veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic examination results prior to resuming. Trainer M. Dunn advised Stewards that it was his recommendation to owners that the gelding be retired.

BEEF WEEK PRINCESS – Approaching the winning post, improved onto heels and steadied.

FIVE CROWNS – Restrained from a wide barrier to a rearward position.

Race 4: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 2060 M

On weighing in, apprentice B. Wheeler rider of NO MORE RED (3rd place) lodged a protest against HADOUKEN (2nd place) ridden by J. Guthmann-chester for alleged interference in the home straight. Stewards on review of the film and considering the evidence taken from both riders and submissions made by Trainer S. Morrisey and stable representative for Trainer G. Ellis, Mr P. Robl noted that HADOUKEN shifted out approximately 7 horses over the final 200m whilst under hard riding, thus forcing NO MORE RED to be taken off its rightful running line to which it was entitled and limiting the manner in which NO MORE RED could be ridden to the line. Stewards when considering the head margin were satisfied to uphold the protest 3rd vs 2nd and declared correct weight on the numbers 7, 3, 2, 9.

LEATHER JACKET LEW – Began awkwardly and bumped. Passing the crossing on the first occasion, contacted the running rail whilst over racing and continued to over race for some distance.

HADOUKEN – Laid out significantly over the final 200m and a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding was stepping short and may not have appreciated todays racing surface.

NO MORE RED – Carried out over the final 200m when HADOUKEN laid out.

MIGHTY WILLIE – Slow to begin. Taken wider over the final 100m when NO MORE RED was taken wider by HADOUKEN.

PARALLEL – Slow to begin.

STAR SEEKER – Began awkwardly shifted in and bumped LEATHER JACKET LEW and lost ground.

Race 5: ENCRYPTION CHAMPION QLD 1ST SEASON SIRE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 M

GALACTIC LEGEND – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide for the majority.

PRIVATE MESSAGE – Slow to begin.

RUSSIAN SUB – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

NATIONAL INTEREST – Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $200 pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.

WHISKY TRAIN NZ – Over raced in the early and middle stages.

Race 6: SPRING CARNIVAL ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1200 M

On weighing in, apprentice B. Wheeler rider of POCKET FULL (2nd place) lodged a protest against BUBBA’S BAY (1st place) ridden by A. Mallyon for alleged interference over the last 150m. Stewards on review of the film and considering the evidence taken from both riders and submissions made by Trainer S. Kendrick and stable representative for K. Lee’s racing, Mr M. Eggleston noted that near the 100m BUBBA’S BAY when under hard riding, shifted in tightening the running of POCKET FULL which resulted in POCKET FULL being obliged to steady away from the heels of BUBBA’S BAY and lose its position. Stewards whilst noting the manner in which POCKET FULL was finishing off the race and when considering the interference suffered and the beaten margin of 1 ¾ lengths were not satisfied to uphold the protest when considering the objection in its entirety and dismissed the protest and declared correct weight on the judges placings.

HODGSON – Hampered shortly after the start.

POCKET FULL – Near the 100m tightened, steadied from heels, and lost ground. Jockey A. Mallyon rider of BUBBA’S BAY subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 100m he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in and tighten the rightful running of POCKET FULL ridden by apprentice B. Wheeler which resulted in apprentice B. Wheeler having to restrain his mount from the heels of BUBBA’S BAY and lose ground. Jockey A. Mallyon’s license to ride in races was suspended for 8 days to commence midnight the 6th of September and to expire the 14th of September. Jockey A. Mallyon was advised of his rights to appeal.

THE BILLIONAIRE – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide majority.

SPILL THE TEARS – Steadied from the heels of BUBBA’S BAY approaching the 1000m. Jockey A. Mallyon was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

MERSEYSIDE – Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m improved onto the heels of a tiring runner and was steadied.

TRANQUIL BAY – Over raced early and middle stages.

DIVINE COURAGE – Bumped shortly after the start.

Race 7: LADBROKES RACING CLUB CLASS 3 PLATE 1350 M

ARNAQUEUR – Jockey B. Thompson reported after being caught wide early he allowed his mount to stride and settle in a forward position.

MILITARY GAMBLER – Performed below market expectations and underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.

ISRAELITE BAY – Jockey A. Jones reported it was not her intention to lead the event, however when the mare began better than expected and with limited speed shown from the outside, she was satisfied to retain her position.

LEERY – Bumped on jumping, raced very ungenerously in the early stages. A warning was placed on the mare’s racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

DICKENSIAN – A pre-race veterinary examination was conducted after the gelding presented with blood in its mouth and on inspection was found to have lost a tooth and subsequently was cleared to start. Began awkwardly and shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout.

SUPER GORGEOUS – Very slow to begin. Passing the 1200m steadied from the heels of MISS JOELENE. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

DOWN THE BARREL – Approaching the 100m was obliged to steady heels from a tiring runner and shifted in.

Race 8: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 PLATE 1200 M

The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes after MIDNIGHT DRIFTER refused to load.

BASSAC LANE – Jockey M. Cahill reported it was his intention to race further forward however after the gelding began only fairly, raced in a rearward position. He further added that the gelding finished the race off well and, in his opinion, would benefit from a step up in distance.

MIDNIGHT DRIFTER – Declared a late scratching at 4:43pm after refusing to load. Stable representative for G. Heinrich and R. Beaton was advised the gelding would require two successive barrier certificates prior to resuming. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all monies invested in MIDNIGHT DRIFTER be refunded with the following deductions to apply.
1st place - 1c to win, 1c to place.
2nd place – 3c
3rd place – 3c

OUR RED PLANET – Near the 800m laid in and contacted the rail.

MILIARENSE – Trainer B. Wakefield was reprimanded pursuant to LR 67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.

IN BARCELONA – Began awkwardly and shifted in and bumped with WISH I HAD.

WISH I HAD – Bumped on jumping.

BEAU WITNESS – Near the 900m, steadied from the heels of OUR RED PLANET which shifted in. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.

THANKFUL HEART – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be distressed and lame in its near hind. Trainer A. Neasham was advised THANKFUL HEART would require a veterinary certificate prior to resuming.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 8 – Trainer B. Wakefield – LR 67(1) – failure to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
Race 8 – Jockey K. Wilson Taylor – careless riding – AR 131(a)

Fines
Race 5 – Trainer G. Heinrich– LR67(1) – failure to declare a rider within the prescribed time – $200.

Suspensions
Race 6 – Jockey A. Mallyon – AR 131(a) – careless riding – 8 days suspension commencing midnight 6/09/2023 and ending midnight 14/09/2023.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
KALENDS, JUKEBOX IN SIBERIA, BEAUFORT PARK, PRIVATE BANKER, RUSSIAN SUB, MILITARY GAMBLER.


Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – MAGIC OF MILLO – poor performance – restricted from racing at metropolitan meetings.
Race 3 – SUBTERRANEAN – upper respiratory noises – stood down veterinary certificate inclusive of endoscopic examination results.
Race 4 – HADOUKEN – hung out – warning only.
Race 7 – LEERY – racing manners – warning only.
Race 8 – MIDNIGHT DRIFTER – refused to load – 2 successive barrier certificates.
Race 8 – THANKFUL HEART – lame near hind – veterinary certificate.

Protests
Race 4 – 3rd against 2nd – upheld.
Race 6 – 2nd against 1st – dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 11e AUSTRAL STREET - Ms Cejay Graham (a2/50kg),
Race 5: 7 NATIONAL INTEREST - Ben Thompson
15e MY MISCHKA - Ms Cejay Graham (a2/50kg),
16e WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) - Jag Guthmann-Chester
Race 6: 15e DIVINE COURAGE - Ben Thompson
Race 7: 16e DOWN THE BARREL - Jake Molloy (a3/55kg),
Race 8: 10 MILIARENSE - Ms Cejay Graham (a2/50kg),
14e IN BARCELONA - Jaden Lloyd
15e WISH I HAD - James Orman
17e KWIK AZ HELL - Jake Bayliss
18e BEAU WITNESS - Ms Angela Jones

Late scratchings
Race 8 – MIDNIGHT DRIFTER at 4:43pm – refused to load.


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.