QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN 13 JULY 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast   TRACK RATING – Soft (6) RAIL – +0.5M Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.05
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, J. Mitchell, L. De Witt-Rowson, J. Robinson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 3. BOHEMIAN LAD – K. Wilson-Taylor +0.5kg.
 
Race 3. As jockey V. Duric was overweight, he was replaced by jockey K. Wilson-Taylor. Jockey Duric was fined $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
 
Race 1: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC 3 AUGUST QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP      1350 Metres
 
SAVOUR THE DREAM (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the middle stages. Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISS TRUSTFUL – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that, in his opinion the filly had come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
GOODLUCKTOME – Raced wide throughout
 
RIVER ROGUE – Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
INDUBITABLY – Began awkwardly.
 
SODAMCUTE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 2: THE GIBSON COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP      1110 Metres
 
SAFEWORK – Approaching the 1000m became awkwardly placed at heels and had to be steadied.
 
ECONOMICS – Began awkwardly. Jockey J. Bayliss reported that whilst it was his intention to race in a forward position, however, after pressuring the gelding to cross from a wide alley, it then commenced to over race and for this reason he was obliged to lead the event which was not his intention.  
 
PLUNDERING – Raced in restricted room approaching the 1000m. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until leaving the 200m. Stewards questioned rider J. Guthman-Chester regarding the tactics he adopted on the gelding, in particular jockey Guthman-Chester’s riding rounding the home turn where it appeared there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of TOO HARD TO REFUSE when there was sufficient room to do so which would have availed him clear running in the home straight. After taking evidence from rider J. Guthman-Chester, and stable representative T. Pollard, Stewards adjourned an inquiry to a time and date to be fixed.

BRERETON – Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 700m.
 
STRIPPED BACK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
TOO HARD TO REFUSE – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment, jockey J. Byrne stated that the gelding did not begin well and after being caught wide, he elected to allow his mount to stride forward however noted the gelding was inclined to lay in throughout which had an effect on its finishing effort.  A post race veterinary examination revealed TOO HARD TO REFUSE to be exhibiting clinical signs of the thumps.
 
CELESTIAL SOL – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey S. Collett reported that after being restrained early to a rearward position in an attempt to find cover, the gelding then came off the bridle and never travelled comfortably from that point onwards. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
 
Race 3: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP     1110 Metres
 
DEFIANT SPIRIT – Jockey M. Rodd could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance other than that when the gelding was placed under pressure in the home straight failed to respond to this riding and commenced to weaken from the 150m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a very poor recovery. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that DEFIANT SPIRIT would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
INVINCIBLE SHIELD – Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
PRE EMINENCE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
CRESSBROOK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 4: ROSS SMITH 40 YEARS OF SERVICE BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP      1200 Metres
 
I SEE YOU COMING – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MINTAKA LAD – Raced wide throughout.
 
BAUHINIA ROCK – Over raced during the early stages. Jockey S. Collett reported that in her opinion, the gelding travelled too keenly outside the leader with the addition of blinkers today which may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort. Trainer C. Meagher reported that he would consider a gear change with BAUHINIA ROCK and it was his intention to continue with its current preparation.  
 
MOUNT FUJI – Improved onto heels near the 800m, then shifted to a three wide position with cover.  
 
SUPER DUCK – Trainer M. Hemmings was reprimanded pursuant to LR36(6)(a) for failing to scratch a dual acceptor by the prescribed time. Began awkwardly. Bumped with AFFINITY FLYER approaching the 300m when that runner shifted out.  
 
CARDONE – Began awkwardly and bumped MISS EMMA. Held up for clear running leaving the 300m until approaching the 150m.  
 
HOOT 'N' HOLLER – Shifted out abruptly on jumping and lost ground.
 
AFFINITY FLYER – Over raced in the middle stages. When attempting to shift out when approaching the 300m to secure clear running, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
 
ENABLER – Over raced during the early stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight before being disappointed for a run in the early stages of the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice Graham stated that when the pace of the race slackened, the gelding raced keenly and was disappointing in its effort in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MISS EMMA – Began awkwardly and bumped at the start.  

 
Race 5: U&U RECRUITMENT BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP             1600 Metres
 
CHASING JACKLEY – Co-trainers A & T Sweeney were fined $100 for the late declaration of rider pursuant to LR67(1).
 
MOTELL – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
BECKFORD – Slow to begin and hampered shortly afterwards.
 
SIZZLING GAL – Shifted out on jumping and bumped SNATCH. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that in his opinion the mare would benefit from a step up in distance.
 
AQUA ALTA – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AGIRLSBESTFRIEND – When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice C. Graham stated that she was obliged to settle at the tail of the field and felt that the race was not run to suit, and ideally she would have preferred to trail another runner forward from then 600m, however she was then obliged to shift very wide on the home turn and the mare was inclined to lay in during the early stages of the home straight. She added that, in her opinion, she was not overly disappointed with the performance as the mare finished the race off well.  
 
SNATCH (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.  
 
IRON GRACE – Trainer Mr S. Morrisey advised of a change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Settled in a forward position outside the leader.
 
RELEASE LE MISSILE – Slow to begin. Jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J. Bruce advised that the gelding will now head for a spell.
 
 
Race 6: SKY RACING FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP       1110 Metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards interviewed the starter as well as all riders involved in this race. It was established that prior to the start being effected, GLORIOUS RUBY became fractious resulting in rider S. Collett being dislodged. Shortly thereafter, the starter effected the start as he was unaware that GLORIOUS RUBY was riderless at that time. Stewards reviewed the start and after taking submissions from riders M. Rodd (BOLD AND LUCY), V. Duric (NANAGUI), J. Bayliss (AMORE VELOCE) and S. Collett (GLORIOUS RUBY), Stewards determined that as GLORIOUS RUBY was riderless at the time the starter effected the start, pursuant to AR204(1)(a) it was declared a non-runner. Stewards were also satisfied that AMORE VELOCE, BOLD AND LUCY and NANAGUI were all denied the opportunity of a fair start pursuant to AR204(1)(c), Stewards subsequently declared them as non-runners and correct weight was announced with the following deductions.
 
1st LIQUOR 29c win, 28c place
2nd JAYANTHI 41c place
3rd MISS MIDDLE PARK 40c place
 
Trainer B. Dais (GLORIOUS RUBY) was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare for its barrier manners.
 
MOUETTE – Raced wide throughout.
 
GEE BEE ESS – Stewards permitted apprentice M. Potgieter to ride the gelding only claiming 1.5kg of his 2kg allowance. Apprentice Potgeiter was fined $200 pursuant to AR143(14)(a) for failing to claim his full allowance.
 
Rider S. Collett was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements. Following the running of this race, Stewards spoke with BRC starters who advised they would be reviewing their starting practices and procedures following this incident.
 
 
Race 7: EUREKA STUD CLASS 3 PLATE        1350 Metres
 
Due to the incident in race 6, the start of this race was amended to 3.37pm.
 
ATMOSPHERE – Bumped on jumping.
 
IVAN'S HERO – Raced keenly leaving the 900m. Approaching the 700m, improved onto heels and was steadied. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m.
 
KALUMBURU – Began awkwardly and bumped.
 
SMYTZER – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
WARBY – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in under pressure approaching the winning post and bumped DEEP RESPECT.
 
DEEP RESPECT – Bumped approaching the winning post.
 
ECHOES OF MY MIND (NZ) – A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer P. Shailer was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare for its poor performance.
 
TOBA – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
Race 8: XXXX BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP     1600 Metres
 
STUTTERING – Raced wide throughout.
 
TIDAL CREEK – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
MILITARY GAMBLER – Began awkwardly.  
 
ROGUE BEAR (IRE) – Slow to begin.
 
MAGIC CONQUEROR – Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
THIS'LLBETHEONE – Raced wide without cover the majority.
 
RISING PACIFIC (NZ) – Slow to begin. Jockey A. Jones reported that in her opinion, the gelding prefers greater racing room and was somewhat disappointing in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have fluid in its trachea. Trainer’s representative C. Cavanagh advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would likely be spelled.  
 
MADAME ODETTE – Momentarily held up approaching the 300m before shifting in to secure clear running.
 
CENTRE BOUNCE – Shifted in and bumped TIDAL CREEK.  Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 9: LADBROKE IT! BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP             1350 Metres
 
SEA RAIDER – Improved onto heels at the 1100m and had to be steadied.
 
DEVIL'S THROAT – Over raced during the early stages when being restrained to attempt to find a position with cover. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that he could offer no excuses for the performance and was disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight.
 
SAILOR'S SECRET – Bumped passing the 200m.
 
BUILLT – Momentarily held up leaving the 300m.
 
BLAKMAX – Shifted in on jumping and bumped MAHAGONI. Laid in under pressure approaching the 50m, brushed with CRAZY TRAIN, before being corrected by its rider.
 
CRAZY TRAIN – Jockey A. Mallyon reported that it was not his intention to race in such a forward position but after beginning well and after being caught wide early, he allowed the mare to take up a position outside the leader approaching the 800m. Approaching the 50m shifted out marginally under pressure and brushed with BLAKMAX.
 
FLYING TRAPEZE – Raced wide until leaving the 800m.
 
BOODUA ROMANCE – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
ATLANTIC OCEAN – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 200m.  Passing the 200m, shifted in to secure clear running and bumped heavily with SAILOR’S SECRET. Jockey J. Bayliss was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.  
 
MAHAGONI (GB) – Bumped on jumping.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4. Trainer M. Hemmings – fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a).
Race 9. Jockey J. Bayliss – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
Fines
Race 3. Jockey V. Duric – accepting ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $200.
Race 5. Co-trainers A. & T. Sweeney – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100.
Race 6. Apprentice M. Potgieter – failing to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $200.

Adjourned Inquiries
Race 2. Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester – ride on PLUNDERING.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BRERETON, MINTAKA LAD, MOTELL, ATMOSPHERE, CINQUE TORRI, CRAZY TRAIN.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, BOODUA ROMANCE.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. DEFIANT SPIRIT – poor performance and poor recovery – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start.
Race 5. GLORIOUS RUBY – fractious in barriers - warning on barrier manners.
Race 7. ECHOES OF MY MIND (Nz) – poor performance – warning.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. 4. BOHEMIAN LAD – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 4. 17e. EAGLE HAWK STAR – B. Thornton
Race 5. 4. CHASING JACKLEY – A. Mallyon
Race 5. 20e. RELEASE LE MISSILE – D. Thornton
Race 7. 17e. ECHOES OF MY MIND (Nz) – M. Rodd
Race 7. 22e. TOBA – S. Collett
 
 
 
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.