STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB @ DOOMBEN
 
WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Soft (7); Soft (6) @11.50am, Soft 5 after Race 3   RAIL – +6M Entire
PENETROMETER – 6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, D. McMahon, F. Hartford, A. Brook
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben 9/12/2022 – Stewards today concluded an inquiry into jockey J. Orman being found in possession of a mobile phone in the jockey’s room during the race meeting. A forensic analysis of the device, and on examination for the retrieved material revealed there was no indication the phone was used whilst jockey Orman was at the race meeting. No evidence was revealed of any activity that constituted a breach of the rules.  Jockey J. Orman subsequently pled guilty to a charge pursuant to AR218(4) for being in possession of a mobile phone in the jockey’s room. After hearing submissions on penalty and taking into account jockey Orman’s prior record regarding breaches of this rule, stewards imposed a fine of $1000. Mr. Orman was advised of his right to appeal.
 
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice J. Molloy was not riding, replacements were made as per the Raceday Summary.
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 4. R. Maloney +0.5kg
 
As apprentice B. Wheeler was unable to claim his full allowance in race 1 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a), he was subsequently fined $200 for failing to claim his full allowance.

 
Race 1: STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW CLASS 3 HANDICAP        2000 Metres
 
GRIPPING – As apprentice J. Molloy was indisposed, he was replaced by apprentice M. Castle. Slow to begin. Near the 1700m shifted in when racing awkwardly at the heels of KERKORIAN.
 
BELLA TIVACI (NZ) – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
KERKORIAN – Jumped the crossing on the first occasion.
 
SAINT MARTIN – Raced in restricted room leaving the 1700m when positioned to the inside of GRIPPING, which shifted in and away from KERKORIAN resulting in the gelding becoming awkward and having to be steadied from the heels of BELLE TIVACI which also shifted out marginally at the that point. Jockey J. Bayliss, the rider of KERKORIAN, was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) careless riding for this incident.
 
 
Race 2: SKY RACING CLASS 2 PLATE        1200 Metres
 
MOUNT FUJI – Slow to begin then bumped HELIKEDEMPRETTY shifted out. Commenced to over race leaving the 1000m and when approaching the 900m improved onto heels, raced ungenerously and shifted out. Continued to over race. Near the 700m, improved onto heels and was steadied, and again rounding the home turn. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
OSTERBERG – Lost both front and the near hind plates in running.
 
HELIKEDEMPRETTY – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
INTOXEL – Raced wide throughout.
 
KITRI – Raced keenly during the middle stages. Raced in restricted room approaching the finishing line and obliged to steady when HELIKEDEMPRETTY shifted out marginally.
 
OCEANS OF ENERGY – Restrained from a wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. Jockey J. Orman reported that the filly had gotten its tongue over the bit and may have choked down. Trainer M. Dunn, following the disappointing performance, advised that he would have veterinary tests carried out in the coming days and would report back to Stewards any findings that may have affected the filly’s performance. Mr Dunn also stated that he would consider the addition of a tongue tie in future. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
 
Race 3: CASCADE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP       1350 Metres
 
RINGER'S REWARD – At the 1100m raced keenly at heels. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Approaching the 500m, whilst racing keenly, laid in and had to be corrected by its rider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.  
 
THE PUNISHER – Began awkwardly.
 
MILITARY AWARD – Restrained from a wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.
 
READY TO PARDON – Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m shifted in and brushed THE PUNISHER. Jockey R. Maloney advised Stewards that it wasn’t his intention to settle so far back, but after beginning awkwardly, the gelding failed to muster speed and he was obliged to race at rear of the field.
 
 
Race 4: OPERA QLD REGIONAL TOUR AT EF BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1600 Metres
 
Following the running of race 3, the track was upgraded to a Soft (5).
 
SHEZA FIRECRACKER – As apprentice J. Molloy was not riding he was replaced by apprentice B. Wheeler. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr L. Birchley advised Stewards that it was his likely intention to retire the mare.
 
ASWAAT – Began awkwardly. Laid out pressure rounding the home turn.
 
SHOWMAN (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
ICHIBAN – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 200m.
 
NORTHERN DECREE (NZ) – Raced ungenerously for a short distance approaching the 1000m.
 
BITOFTHEBLARNEY (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure near the 250m and steadied from the heels of FIVE CROWNS which shifted out marginally.
 
 
Race 5: MAGIC MILLIONS NATIONAL SALE ENTRIES OPEN MAIDEN PLATE       1350 Metres
 
CAREFUL MISSILE – Raced wide throughout. Bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced approaching the 900m. Eased down over the final 300m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be short striding in front. Trainer Mr K. Martin was advised that CAREFUL MISSILE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
HELL APPROACHING – Raced in restricted room approaching the 200m. Apprentice M. Castle was fined $400 under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that she used her whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m.
 
BOLD AS BRASS – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn before being disappointed for a run near the 250m between KALENDS and INTRECCIATO.
 
PRICE COST – Raced wide throughout. Improved onto heels at the 900m, shifted out and bumped CAREFUL MISSILE. Raced wide with cover from that point onwards.
 
CHEMIOSMOSIS – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
INTRECCIATO – Raced wide until the 800m. Shifted out under pressure leaving the 300m.
 
KALENDS – Raced wide until the 800m.
 
VELOZES – Very slow to begin and lost ground. Held up approaching the home turn until leaving the 200m. Trainer Mr T. Gollan was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.
 
 
Race 6: XXXX QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP                1350 Metres
 
EXCEED SPEED – Began very awkwardly. Near the 300m laid out, bumped with MEAN APPROACH and became unbalanced. Laid out under pressure over the final 50m before shifting in and way from TYPHOON TIP approaching the finishing line.
 
MEAN APPROACH – Began awkwardly. Near the 300m, was bumped and became unbalanced when EXCEED SPEED laid out.
 
HE GOES BOOM – Jockey A. Jones reported that it was not her intention to settle so far forward, but after beginning well and to avoid being caught wide, she allowed her mount to stride forward to lead. Approaching the finishing line, was inconvenienced by EXCEED SPEED which shifted in abruptly when racing greenly approaching the finishing line. Jockey A. Jones was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.
 
RUN AGROUND – Trainer Mr P. Jenkins was fined $200 pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch a dual acceptor by the prescribed time. Mr Jenkins was also reprimanded pursuant to LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
ZIN ZAN READY – Hampered near the 250m.
 
RASHFORD – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 250m and the 150m. Approaching the 150m bumped with ARAMINTA.
 
WESTOAK – Scrambled on jumping. Raced keenly between the 950m and 800m. Jockey J. Byrne reported that, in his opinion WESTOAK does not run out a strong 1350m and he had advised connections to drop the gelding back in distance.
 
RIDE FOR LUCK – Restrained from a wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail.
 
ARAMINTA – Bumped near the 150m.
 
COOL PROPHET – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey D. Smith reported that COOL PROPHET was fractious in the barriers and he was of the opinion that the filly may be in season.
 
JORUM – Slow to begin and then steadied from heels.
 
PHYLISS – Bumped on jumping.
 
TYPHOON TIP – Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
 
Race 7: LADBROKES MATES MODE CLASS 5 HANDICAP         1350 Metres
 
PATTON – Raced in restricted room leaving the 1200m.
 
RISING PACIFIC (NZ) – Jockey J. Orman reported that the gelding would appreciate a step up in distance.
 
ENUFF HE SAID – Blundered on jumping. Raced in restricted room leaving the 1200m.
 
PRIME ASSET - Began very awkwardly making heavy contact with the barrier partition. Raced in restricted room leaving the 1200m to the inside of PATTON which was taken in by DARK EURO. Jockey A. Allen was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. Over raced during the early and middle stages. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding. Ms Heinrich advised that she would have her veterinarian examine the gelding and send the gelding for a spell.
 
DARK EURO – Began awkwardly.
 
LATELY (NZ) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 250m until approaching the finishing line. Jockey A. Jones was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.  
 
SCOTTISH PRINCE – Steadied near the 700m after improving onto heels.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. Jockey J. Bayliss – careless riding – AR131(a) – reprimand.
Race 6. Trainer P. Jenkins – late declaration of rider – LR67(1).
Race 7. Jockey A. Allen – careless riding – AR131(a) – reprimand.
 
 
Fines
Race 1. Apprentice B. Wheeler – unable to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $200.
Race 5. Apprentice M. Castle – use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m - $400.
Race 6. Trainer P. Jenkins – fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a) - $200.
Race 6. Jockey A. Jones – use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400.
 
Absent jockeys
Apprentice J. Molloy – medical required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KERKORIAN, OCEANS OF ENERGY, METALART, SURREAL ASCOT, ZIN ZAN READY, BOWRIDER.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, BELLA TIVACI, GOSPEL GIRL
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. VELOZES – very slow to begin – warning on barrier manners.
Race 5. CAREFUL MISSILE – short striding in front – veterinary clearance required.
Race 7. PRIME ASSET – racing manners – warning.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 1. GRIPPING – App. M. Castle (replacing J. Molloy)
Race 2. 8. KITRI – T. Marshall
Race 4. 2. SHEZA FIRECRACKER – App. B. Wheeler (replacing J. Molloy)
Race 5. 4. BOLD AS BRASS – S. Cormack
Race 6. 5. RUN AGROUND – S. Cormack 
Race 6. 13. COOL PROPHET – D. Smith
 
 
 
 
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.