QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Good 4
RAIL – +9m entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, S. Fletcher, A. Schofield, O. Legg.
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 8 – J. Stanley +1kg
Race 8 – D. Smith +1lg
 
As Jockey N. Beriman was not riding due to acceptable reasons, rider changes were made as per the Race Day Summary.  
 
Race 1: RACECOURSE VILLAGE Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate 1110 metres
 
ASHILLA – Shifted in after the start and bumped LUCKY LENI. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey N. Thomas was advised to exercise greater care to prevent his mount from shifting ground.
 
GLOWLIGHT – Hampered after the start. Obliged to steady from heels approaching the 600m when the pace slackened.
 
ISLAND LADY – Shifted out and bumped EQUINE ART shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room near the 200m when ASHILLA laid in.
 
CLIODHNA MAEVE (NZ) – Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the finishing line. When asked to comment on tactics adopted, Jockey A. Mallyon stated he was satisfied settling behind EQUINE ART in running. He further added that rounding the home turn he expected runners to weaken, in the expectation a run would avail itself to the outside of EQUINE ART. Jockey A. Mallyon further stated that when runners did not weaken as expected to the outside of EQUINE ART, he was then obliged to look for a run to that runners inside and added that when attempting to improve to the inside of EQUINE ART near the 200m, his mount was reluctant to take a narrow run, raced greenly and inclined to lay out, placing him at a disadvantage. Trainer P. Shailer concurred with Jockey A. Mallyon’s comments. Stewards noted the comments. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
EQUINE ART – Bumped shortly after the start. Laid in marginally approaching the 100m. Obliged to steady near the finishing line when ASHILLA laid in. Jockey R. Maloney advised his mount travelled comfortably throughout but failed to respond to his riding in the straight and in his opinion proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
 
LUCKY LENI – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer J. Bruce was advised the filly would be stood down from racing pursuant to AR 79(4) for 3 months and must trial or gallop 1000m prior to its next start.
 
MEHRETU – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: CASCADE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE   1110 M
 
CHABOOM – Steadied after improving onto heels passing the 800m.
 
CRYPTO KING – The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes after CRYPTO KING refused to load and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12:38pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on CRYPTO KING be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – PERIGEAN 3c win, 5c place
2nd – TAKING FLIGHT 6c place
3rd – STEEL KING 0c place
 
Trainers’ representative for P. Duff was advised CRYPTO KING must complete 2 consecutive satisfactory barrier tests, one of which must be an official trial prior to returning to the races.
 
EVERSTAR – Jockey S. Cormack reported his mount raced greenly throughout. Raced wide.
 
Race 3: XXXX QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M
 
CLICK CLICK BOOM – Trainer S. Livingstone advised a change of tactics and CLICK CLICK BOOM would attempt to be ridden further back if circumstances permit. Bumped at the start. Ridden accordingly. Obliged to alter course to secure clear running near the 200m.
 
FRATIANNO – Slow to begin. Bumped rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.
 
SAN JOSE BOY – Shifted in at the start and bumped CLICK CLICK BOOM. Raced wide throughout.
 
SAVOUR THE DREAM (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
THE HAMO – Over raced in the early stages.
 
LIPAROTA – Raced wide until approaching the 700m. Approaching the 300m when under pressure, raced greenly between runners.
 
MISHY – Commenced to over race leaving the 1000m and continued to race ungenerously until leaving the 900m and again approaching the 500m. Near the 200m raced in restricted room to the inside of CLICK CLICK BOOM which shifted in.
 
MISS PALLADIUM – Raced keenly near the 600m. Stewards questioned Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor regarding his vigour over the concluding stages. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that as his mount was approaching the finish line, CLICK CLICK BOOM improved into a narrow run to his inside as his mount was laying in slightly. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
NOVEMBER SUN – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide until leaving the 800m. Rounding the home turn, when shifting wider, bumped with FRATIANNO and became unbalanced. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey D. Thornton stated that the filly over raced in the early stages and failed to settle into a rhythm before being bumped rounding the home turn which he felt contributed to it failing to finish off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to its near foreleg which was treated on course.
 
HEY CHARDONNAY – Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: LADBROKE IT! BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 2060 M
 
ANEMACORE (NZ) – Laid in and brushed the rail near the 200m. Jockey M. Rodd reported that the gelding laid in throughout the event and when rounding the home turn, was reluctant to improve into a narrow run between MISS BRITTANY and KINGFIELD (NZ) due to the racing manners of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer S. Dwyer was advised to report back on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent.
 
PRINCETON AWARD – Raced wide early.
 
ARTFUL GIRL – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after kicking out in the barriers and was subsequently cleared to start. Raced wide throughout.
 
KINGFIELD (NZ) – Raced greenly when weakening in the early part of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
OLD SONG – Bumped after the start.
 
WITHOUT A DOUBT (NZ) – Shifted out on jumping and bumped OLD SONG. Entering the home straight, momentarily steadied from the heels of ANEMACORE (NZ) which laid in.
 
Race 5: THE GIBSON QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
SMART RECOGNITION – Began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground.
 
DESERT KOBY – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
TALTARNI FIELDS – When placed under pressure near the 150m, shifted out and bumped with RIMBAUD.
 
GREYZOUS – Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure near the 200m.
 
KING TARIK – Hampered after the start.
 
RIMBAUD – Leaving the 900m, shifted out and bumped with BECAMO. Bumped near the 150m.
 
NOBLE STYLE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
BECAMO – Bumped leaving the 900m. Leaving the 600m was steadied when racing tightly between GREYZOUS and RIMBAUD which shifted out slightly. Shortly thereafter, BECAMO was obliged to steady when RIMBAUD improved onto the heels of TALTARNI FIELDS. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight.
 
ARISTELLA – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: MULLINS LAWYERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1650 M
 
JUNGLE PRINCE (NZ) – Slow to begin. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey J. Orman stated that when approaching the home turn and the pace of the race quickened, the gelding did not quicken as expected. Stewards noted his comments.
 
ALREADY BETTER – Bumped several times shortly after the start.
 
A DIME APPROACH – Bumped and hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) – Began awkwardly, bumped, and shifted in. Raced wide until the 900m. Commenced to tire approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of cardiac arrythmia. Trainer C. Munce was advised that AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) would require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG and must also barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. 
 
MERCHANT FLYER – Hampered on jumping. Improved onto the heels of PROSPERINA approaching the home turn and was inconvenienced.
 
PROSPERINA – Slow to begin then hampered shortly after. Improved onto the heels of JUNGLE PRICE (NZ) and was steadied.
 
WHISKY TRAIN (NZ) – Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
Race 7: WORLD POOL ON 15 JUNE CLASS 6 HANDICAP         1650 M
 
HYPE (IRE) – Restrained from a wide barrier. Raced very wide in the early stages before being restrained to a three wide position with cover passing the 1200m.
 
ROGUE BEAR (IRE) – Approaching the 1300m, bumped on the hind quarters by BETTCHA THE CROWN which laid out. Raced wide throughout. Commenced to weaken in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BETTCHA THE CROWN – Slow to begin then bumped. Laid out approaching the 1300m and bumped ROGUE BEAR (IRE) on the hind quarters. Improved onto heels rounding the home turn when ROGUE BEAR (IRE) commenced to weaken and was inconvenienced.
 
RISING PACIFIC (NZ) – Held up until leaving the 200m.
 
GOLDEEL – Raced wide throughout.
 
SEBRING GIRL – Raced wide throughout.
 
TWIGMAN (NZ) – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped BETTCHA THE CROWN.
 
Race 8: SKY RACING OPEN HANDICAP      1350 M
 
ZOUSHACK – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWISS EXILE – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey J. Orman reported his mount had a tendency to lay in.
 
ALCYONE – Raced wide throughout. Near the 300m, severely hampered between runners and lost its rightful running.Jockey J. Orman rider of SWISS EXILE was charged and pleaded guilty to careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that when being ridden along leaving the 300m, he did not make sufficient effort to prevent SWISS EXILE from shifting in and tightened the rightful running of ALCYONE between COCOBREW EXPRESS ridden by S. Collett and SWISS EXILE, resulting in ALCYONE being checked from heels and losing its position. Jockey J. Orman’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing midnight 16/6/2024 and concluding midnight 23/6/2024.
 
SAILOR'S SECRET – Laid out approaching the finishing line.
 
SIR WARWICK – Trainer J. Capewell was advised a warning would be placed on SIR WARWICK after proving very difficult to load in the barriers.
 
PUNCH LANE – Improved onto heels near the 1000m and had to be steadied. When asked to comment on tactics adopted, Jockey C. Williams stated that from the awkward draw, his instructions were to attempt to secure a midfield position with cover. He further added after beginning well, he was unable to secure a midfield position and felt he would be obliged to race wide and consequently he settled further back than anticipated. Co Trainer A. Freedman confirmed the instructions issued to Jockey C. Williams. Jockey Williams added that the gelding commenced to over race in the middle stages however finished the race off well.
 
COLLAY'S SPIRIT (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
Race 9: BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1200 M
 
BOODUA ROMANCE – Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady passing the winning post after AMORE VELOCE laid in. Apprentice C. Graham, rider of AMORE VELOCE was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
MICRO – Restrained from a wide barrier. Near the 600m improved onto heels and steadied.
 
BLAKMAX – Raced wide throughout. Near the 800m laid in, contacted CASROCK and became unbalanced.
 
DASHING GEE GEE – Raced wide throughout.
 
DIVINE OKAY – Raced wide throughout. Laid in approaching the 100m.
 
EXPECTANT – Restrained from a wide barrier. Near the 800m, improved into a narrow run to the inside of CASROCK and brushed the rail.
 
CASROCK – Raced in restricted room near the 800m.
 
MOUNT FUJI – Held up for the entirety of the home straight and was unable to be fully tested.
 
MIO SORRENTO – Raced in restricted room leaving the 150m. When asked to comment, Jockey C. Williams stated that rounding the home turn, had difficulty obtaining clear running. Leaving the 150m, he was obliged to race in restricted room and was unable to fully test his mount.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 9 – Apprentice C. Graham – AR 131(a) – careless riding.

Suspensions
Race 8 – Jockey J. Orman – AR 131(a) – careless riding – suspension of his license to ride in races for 7 days, commencing midnight 16/6/2024 up until 23/6/2024.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
ASHILLA, ANEMACORE, JUNGLE PRINCE, NEW LEVEL, HYPE, PUNCH LANE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2 – CRYPTO KING – refused to load – 1 satisfactory jump out and 1 satisfactory official trial consecutively.
Race 4 – TWO SMOKIN BARRELS – veterinary clearance required.
Race 6 – AROUND THE BUOY (NZ) – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance inclusive of ECG results and a satisfactory trial.
Race 8 – SIR WARWICK – difficult to load – warning only.
 
Bleeders
Race 1 – LUCKY LENI – bilateral bleed, 1st occasion – 3 month ban from racing + 1000m gallop.
 
Follow ups
Race 4 – ANEMACORE.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         4 CRYPTO KING - Mr Justin Stanley
Race 3:         14e HEY CHARDONNAY - Ms Tahlia Fenlon (a3/50kg),
Race 4:         14e MANA COMBAT (NZ) - Mr Mark Du Plessis
Race 5:         15e BECAMO - Michael Rodd
                    16e ARISTELLA - Ron Stewart
Race 7:         11 SEBRING GIRL - Robbie Dolan
Race 8:         16e MAGIC CONQUEROR - Damien Thornton
Race 9:         6 DASHING GEE GEE - Dale Smith
                    8 MAGIC IN ME - Nozi Tomizawa
                    13e CASROCK - James Orman
 
Late scratchings
Race 2 #4 CRYPTO KING – late scratching at 12:38pm, refused to load.
Race 4 #3 TWO SMOKIN BARRELS – late scratching at 10:40am on veterinary advice.
 
 
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.