QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2023


WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 (Good 3 following Race 2) RAIL – +9m entire

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, K. Daly, W. Wain, O. Legg (Cadet), O. Nieddu (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Mitchell
Judge – R. Thomas, M. Mawhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri, Dr C. Bowden-Betts
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko, K. Kilpatrick
Starter – B. Richardson, H. Anderson, S. Lister.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
13 December 2023 – Eagle Farm Race 2, Trainer S Dwyer reported that he was satisfied with the way TIME TO TESTIFY had pulled up post-race and added that he may trial some gear changes.

GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 1: J. Stanley +0.5kg

As J. Lloyd was indisposed, rider changes were made as per the Race Day Summary.

Race 1: BECOME A BRC MEMBER CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1650 M

DEMON DARB – Near the 1200m, tightened for racing room and was obliged to restrain from the heels of SARCRED MISSION. R. Maloney, rider of SACRED MISSION was charged and pleaded guilty to careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 1200m, he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in and tightened the rightful running of DEMON DARB causing its rider to restrain from its heels and lose its rightful running. R. Maloney’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight 20/12/2023 up to and including midnight 28/12/2023.

NEVER GIVE UP – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Apprentice C. Graham reported that her mount did not let down as expected in the home straight, was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer D. Vandyke was advised that NEVER GIVE UP would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.

JERONIMOS (NZ) – Jockey J. Huxtable reported his mount was inclined to lay in throughout and in his opinion the gelding may not have appreciated today’s track conditions.

NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP – Slow to begin.

YUKANUMA – Raced wide throughout.

BULL DIMPLE RUM – Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that his mount was inclined to over race in the early stages of the event.

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

AUTUMN SONG – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

ILFRACOMBE KID – Jockey K. Matheson was dislodged on route to the barriers and was subsequently cleared by QAS to fulfil his remaining engagements. Raced wide throughout.

SHARP DAZZLER – Near the 300m, had some difficulty obtaining clear running. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Apprentice C. Graham reported that the gelding failed to muster early speed which resulted in settling further back in the field and added that in her opinion it would appreciate distances further than today’s event.

BEAN BALL – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Apprentice B. Wheeler reported his mount laid out throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed exhibiting clinical signs of mild heat stress.

MISS FARSTAR – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with BEAN ALL OVA which shifted in on jumping.

BEAN ALL OVA – Began very awkwardly and shifted in, bumping with MISS FARSTAR. Commenced to weaken from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A. Simpson was advised the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

Following the running of Race 2, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.

Race 3: SEASONS GREETINGS FROM BRC QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

BARKER – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey M. Rodd could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the colt other than noting that it may not have appreciated today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near hind.

PRAIRIE LEGEND – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced passing the 600m and had to be restrained from heels. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200m and was momentarily held up. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey J. Orman stated that from a wide barrier and after beginning awkwardly, he elected to restrain to take up a rearward trailing position. He further added that the gelding had a tendency to over race during the middle stages, however when able to secure clear running in the home straight, finished the race off well.

ABOVE THE WORLD – Leaving the 800m, momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of WINNING EDITION which shifted in. Cast its off-hind plate.

CAILIN ALAINN – Near the 1100m, steadied from the heels of HEYOKA which shifted in. Jockey B. Thornton was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding. Raced wide throughout. Stewards noted the late rider explanation tendered by Trainer K. Clark-Peoples.

HEYOKA – Approaching the finishing line, raced greenly when under pressure, shifted in, contacting the running rail.

MISS MIRIAM – Trainer J. Bruce advised Stewards of a change of tactics and that MISS MIRIAM would be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. After being caught wide early, was restrained to a rearward position.

SHEKINAH – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

THE HIPPY – Raced wide throughout.

WINNING EDITION – Bumped shortly after the start.

RUPERT'S JEWELL – Began awkwardly and shifted out, shortly after shifted in bumping with WINNING EDITION. Leaving the 300m, was disappointed for a run to the inside of BARKER which shifted in before shifting out to secure clear running.

PONTYPRIDD – Shortly after the start was obliged to steady when awkwardly placed to the inside of HEYOKA which shifted in. Jockey B. Thornton was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Raced wide throughout. When placed under pressure in the home straight, raced greenly between runners and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg. Stewards advised Trainer T. Cotsiopoulos that PONTYPRIDD would require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.

Race 4: CASCADE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1350 M

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, R. Maloney, rider of second place getter BETTERLETMEDANCE lodged a protest alleging interference in the home straight against first place getter, TORQUE I TEE, ridden by Apprentice B. Wheeler. After considering evidence from all parties and viewing the race footage, Stewards determined that whilst there was interference leaving the 300m resulting in BETTERLETMEDANCE being tightened for racing room and being inconvenienced, this was a result of THE PLAYER shifting out and contacting BETTERLETMEDANCE. Stewards further determined that TORQUE I TEE did shift in over the final 50m and brush with BETTERLETMEDANCE, however when considering the long head margin, and the proximity of the incident to the finish of the race, Stewards could not be satisfied to grounds of the objection could be upheld and declared correct weight on the judge’s placings.

SHE MINE – Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.

THE PLAYER – Shifted out near the 250m bumping with BETTERLETMEDANCE.

RISKY INVESTMENT – Shifted out on jumping and bumped heavily with NO BETTER TIME. Raced keenly in the middle stages and approaching the 600m, had to steady from heels. Steadied from the heels of BETTERLETMEDANCE which after bumping with RUBAAHY, shifted in.

NO BETTER TIME – Shifted in on jumping and bumped heavily with RISKY INVESTMENT.

RUBAAHY – Bumped rounding the home turn. Near the 250m, improved onto the heels of BETTERLETMEDANCE and had to be steadied. Underwent a post-race veterinary at the request of K. Kemp which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Cast its near hind plate.

BETTERLETMEDANCE – Began awkwardly. Held up approaching the home turn, bumped with RUBAAHY and shifted in. Taken in over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have superficial cuts and a minor laceration to its hind legs. K. Wilson-Taylor, rider of THE PLAYER was charged and pleaded guilty to careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that near the 250m, whilst applying the whip and riding his mount along, he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting out, bumping with BETTERLETMEDANCE, shifting that runner wider and making contact with CONEY ISLAND BABY which resulted in it being forced across the heels of TORQUE I TEE ridden by Apprentice B. Wheeler thus causing R. Jamieson rider of CONEY ISLAND BABY to check her mount and lose ground. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 12 days to commence midnight 24/12/2023 up to and including midnight 5/1/2024. Stewards when considering penalty acknowledged some contributing factors caused by TORQUE I TEE, ridden by Apprentice B. Wheeler. Apprentice B. Wheeler was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding for allowing his mount to shift in slightly when under riding.

TORQUE I TEE – Shifted in near the 250m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

CONEY ISLAND BABY – Near the 250m raced in restricted room when BETTERLETMEDANCE was carried outwards by THE PLAYER causing CONEY ISLAND BABY to be taken across the heels of TORQUE I TEE and obliging its rider to check and lose ground.

Race 5: DIRTY WORK 1ST YEARLINGS SELLING 2024 @WIDDENSTUD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (4YO ONLY QTIS BONUSES) 2060 M

COLLECTION POINT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Elected to leave a midfield trailing position passing the 1200m and allow his mount to stride forward and reach the lead passing the 1000m.

TWICE ON SUNDAY – Trainer J. Bruce advised Stewards of a change of tactics and TWICE ON SUNDAY would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. After leading early, was restrained to take cover approaching the 1300m. Apprentice J. Molloy pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 7 times prior to the 100m, two more than permitted and was fined $400.

SIR LORD – Forced wider leaving the 900m when ARTFUL GIRL shifted out, then raced wide for the remainder of the event. Laid in when placed under pressure approaching the 100m.

CONTRERAS – Hampered shortly after the start.

HOUSTON ROCKET – Raced in restricted room to the inside of ARTFUL GIRL approaching the winning post on the first occasion which raced in restricted room to the inside of SIR LORD.

NITROGLYCERINE – Carried wider near the 1800m when BIG TICKET BOY shifted out whilst racing ungenerously.

BIG TICKET BOY – Trainer L. Gough advised Stewards of a change of tactics and BIG TICKET BOY would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. Raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event when being restrained in an effort to find cover.

ARTFUL GIRL – Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post on the first occasion when SIR LORD shifted in marginally before being corrected by its rider.

Race 6: SKY RACING MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

OCEAN HONOUR – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

BLOODHAWKE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post-race recovery.

ASHILLA – Bumped shortly after the start by DAINTREE DREAMING. Approaching the finishing line when tiring, shifted in, contacting the rail.

GURU CLASS – Raced wide throughout.

LENNIC – Began awkwardly before mustering early speed. Leaving the 200m, laid in and brushed ASHILLA. Continued to lay in for the remainder of the event.

DAINTREE DREAMING – Bumped shortly after the start by ASHILLA. Leaving the 100m, steadied away from the heels of UNLEASH which shifted out.

UNLEASH – Shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 100m.

WORTHY'S GIRL – Approaching the 800m, improved onto heels and momentarily shifted wider.

Race 7: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 PLATE 1110M

BALTRAY – Began awkwardly, shifted in bumping with SECRET STATEMENT. When asked to comment on the apparent improved performance, Trainer L. Wheeler stated the horse was first up today and had trialled well at Beaudesert on the 5/12/2023, adding that blinkers had been removed at the end of the horse’s previous preparation and the stable was not overly surprised with the forward performance today. Stewards noted the explanation of Mr Wheeler.

SECRET STATEMENT – Bumped on jumping.

SNITZAROO – Raced wide throughout.

SMART RECOGNITION – Slow to begin.

THE PUNISHER – Shifted in on jumping, bumped with BARASSI.

BARASSI – Shifted out on jumping, bumped with THE PUNISHER.

SALT LAKE BETTY – Began awkwardly. Laid in over the concluding stages.

Race 8: LADBROKES MATES MODE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1350M

GALIFIANAKIS (IRE) – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages and obliged to steady from the heels of STORMTROOPER in the early part of the home straight before shifting out to secure clear running.

SIR LAMORAK (IRE) – Slow to begin.

PACIFIC PADRINO – Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Laid out under riding over the final 200m. Jockey E. Chaves was strongly advised of his obligations to stop riding and correct his mount when shifting ground.

MOTOMISS – Slow to begin.

KIND WISH (NZ) – Bumped near the 50m and carried outwards by PACIFIC PADRINO.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey B. Thornton – AR 131(a) careless riding.
Race 4 – Apprentice B. Wheeler – AR 131(a) careless riding – severe reprimand.

Fines
Race 5 – Apprentice J. Molloy – AR 132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 7 times prior to 100m, two more than permitted - $400.

Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey R. Maloney – license to ride in races suspended for 8 days to commence 20/12/2023 up to and including midnight 28/12/2023.
Race 4 – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor – license to ride in races suspended for 12 days to commence midnight 24/12/2023 up to and including midnight 5/1/2024.

Absent jockeys
J. Lloyd – medical certificate required.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
DEMON DARB, OLD SONG, RUBAAHY, HOUSTON ROCKET, ARTFUL GIRL, SO COUNTRY

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – NEVER GIVE UP – lame off fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 2 – BEAN ALL OVA – poor performance – satisfactory trial required.
Race 3 – PONTYPRIDD – lame near hind – veterinary clearance required.

Protests
Race 4 – 2nd against 1st – dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3: 6 CAILIN ALAINN - Ms Samantha Collett
9 SHEKINAH - Taylor Marshall
14e PONTYPRIDD - Andrew Spinks
Race 6: 14e UNLEASH - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
21e BELLE OF THE BAYOU - Taylor Marshall
Race 8: 11 STORMTROOPER - Ms Georgina 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.