QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN - SATURDAY – 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 5 (Good 4 at 10:30am, Good 3 after race 3)
RAIL – +1m entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, D. Aurisch, S. Heidke, J. Robinson, O. Legg
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 5: J. Orman +0.5kg
Race 9: J. Orman +1kg
 
Race 1: U&U RECRUITMENT BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 2000 M
 
UNCOMMON VALOUR – From the wide barrier, restrained to obtain a position closer to the rail.
 
YET HE MOVES – Shifted in whilst racing wide passing the winning post on the first occasion. Passing the 1400m attempted to shift in but when unable to obtain cover, forced to race wide in the early and middle stages to a point near the 1000m when the gelding was allowed to stride forward and obtain a leading position.
 
THESECONDATPORTSEA – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted since settling further forward Jockey J. Huxtable stated that he was given an open book to where the mare could settle, bearing in mind the usual pattern is settling at the rear of the field and has a tendency to be slow to begin. When questioning Trainer J. Bruce, he confirmed the instructions provided and was surprised to see the mare leading in the early stages as he felt THESECONDATPORTSEA didn’t have the early gate speed to obtain such a position. Stewards when considering the matter, believed that the instructions provided to Jockey J. Huxtable left it open to the horse settling in a position that wasn’t consistent with the exposed racing form. Trainer J. Bruce was advised in future that when issuing instructions that may be different to the horses exposed racing form, he is obligated to advise Stewards under the provisions of AR 100. Jockey J. Huxtable was fined $100 pursuant to AR 128(2) for leaving the course without permission.
 
GRINZINGER KNIGHT – Over raced in the early stages. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 900m after YET HE MOVES (R. Maloney) shifted in to obtain cover. Jockey R. Maloney was advised to exercise greater care. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TRIPLE MONEY (NZ) – Momentarily tightened for room passing the winning post on the first occasion when YET HE MOVES shifted in. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey A. Mallyon reported that in his opinion the gelding raced well throughout however when he asked for an effort near the 1000m, failed to let down as expected and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery and the thumps.
 
ASWAAT – Slow to begin.
 
INTUITU (FR) – Tightened passing the winning post on the first occasion and had to be restrained from heels when TRIPLE MONEY (NZ) was carried in by YET HE MOVES (R. Maloney) which shifted in when insufficiently clear.  Near the 400m raced in restricted room to the inside of the tiring BOLD BOURBON (NZ). Jockey R. Maloney was charged and pleaded guilty pursuant to AR 131(a) in that passing the winning post on the first occasion, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TRIPLE MONEY (NZ) causing that runner to shift in onto the rightful running of INTUITU, causing Jockey J. Guthmann-Chester to take hold and lose its rightful running. Jockey R. Maloney’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing midnight 14/9/2024 and concluding midnight 24/9/2024.
 
OLD SONG – Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1350 M
 
SET TO SHINE – Bumped after the start.
 
BETTER BE NORDY – Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
TEXAS (NZ) – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SET TO SHINE. Over raced in the early stages.
 
READY AZZ EVA – Passing the 600m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of DRAMMATICA.
 
DIRT CHEAP – Bumped after the start.
 
DRAMMATICA – Over raced in the early and middle stages. Jockey A. Jones was fined $300 pursuant to AR 131(b) in that she failed to ride her mount out over the final two strides.
 
CASTILLIAN (NZ) – Bumped after the start. Held up rounding the home turn. Obtained a narrow run in the home straight between DIRT CHEAP and BETTER BE NORDY which was then bumped.
 
REGAL EDITION – Held up rounding the home turn until the 200m.
 
Race 3: MORETON HIRE CLASS 3 PLATE 1110 M
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing connections of RUSSIAN SUB to view the films to ascertain if they have grounds to lodge an objection. After deciding not to proceed, correct weight was declared on the Judge’s numbers.
 
DEVASTATING – Over raced in the early stages. Laid in under pressure.
 
HIGHBAR – Trainer J. King advised a change of tactics and HIGHBAR would be ridden further back if circumstances permit. Restrained from a wide barrier to a rearward position. Ridden accordingly. Over raced early when racing three wide. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
RAINBOW CONNECTION – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn and was obliged to shift wider to improve into clear running passing the 200m.
 
SIMBU – Shifted out under pressure over the final 50m.
 
RUSSIAN SUB – Held up rounding the home turn until passing the 150m. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 50m when awkwardly placed at the heels of SIMBU which shifted out under pressure.
 
THELWELL – Jockey J. Stanley reported at scale that he settled further back than anticipated after the gelding failed to show its usual gate speed.
 
INSTAGOOD – Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200m and inside the final 100m was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying signs of heat stress.
 
After the running of race 3, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
Race 4: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200 M
 
DEVIL'S THROAT – Began awkwardly, bumped I SEE YOU COMING and lost ground. Passing the 700m had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of HEROIC MISS which steadied as a result, DEVIL’S THROAT lost significant ground and commenced to over race for a short distance thereafter.
 
RALPHIE – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
DAYTONA – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped HE’S HEAVEN. Passing the 700m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of DEVIL’S THROAT.
 
SAFEWORK – Held up for clear running in the home straight until passing the 150m.
 
HE'S HEAVEN – Bumped after the start. Over raced during the middle stages. Near the 600m, improved onto the heels of SISTINE EXPLORER and as a result, shifted wider on the track. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MEMORIA – When questioned regarding the mare shifting out at a point passing the 500m, Apprentice M. Castle reported that it was her intention to shift out to obtain a position to the outside of THIS IS ONE but when doing so, was of the opinion that her mount slipped slightly, resulting in MEMORIA shifting out further than she intended, resulting in runners to her outside being carried wider. Stewards noted Apprentice M. Castle’s explanation but advised her to take greater care when shifting out in future.
 
HEROIC MISS – Approaching the 700m, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of MEMORIA.
 
I SEE YOU COMING – Bumped after the start. Approaching the 800m, was hampered and raced in restricted room for a number of strides to the inside of SISTINE EXPLORER which was carried in by LIVING FREE (E. Lang) which shifted in before being corrected. Apprentice E. Lang was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) and was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground in future. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 100m.
 
SISTINE EXPLORER – Momentarily inconvenienced and raced in restricted room approaching the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey B. Thornton stated that in his opinion the mare may have not appreciated today’s track conditions.
 
LIVING FREE – Approaching the 800m, shifted in and tightened the running of SISTINE EXPLORER and I SEE YOU COMING. Passing the 200m, momentarily inconvenienced and shifted out to avoid the heels of HE’S HEAVEN which laid in under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a laceration to it’s off hindleg.
 
Race 5: LADBROKES OWN SPRING CLASS 6 PLATE 1350 M
 
ALBURQ – Began awkwardly, shifted in and contacted the inside barrier partition. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled bilaterally for the first time. Trainer B. Smith was advised the gelding would be stood down from racing pursuant to AR 79(4) for 3 months and must trial or gallop 1000m prior to resuming. Trainer B. Smith advised that it was now his intention to retire the gelding.
 
KANAZAWA – Laid out rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey B. Thornton stated that when his mount was weakening approaching the 200m, he was tightened for room and became extremely awkward in its stride and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer M. Hoysted was advised KANAZAWA would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
HOOT 'N' HOLLER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
IVAN'S HERO – Over raced in the middle stages.
 
NAVAL TRADER – Slow to begin. Over raced in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 300m, improved onto the heels of KANAZAWA and had to be steadied before shifting inwards.
 
Race 6: DRINKWISE BENCHMARK 90 HANDICAP 2000 M
 
TIDAL CREEK – Shifted out on jumping and bumped OSTERMEIER. Passing the 150m, momentarily dropped his rein before being regathered.
 
ROGUE BEAR (IRE) – Held up rounding the home turn. Trainer K. Lees advised ROGUE BEAR (IRE) would now be going for a short spell. He also added that he would follow up with Stewards in the day’s subsequent if anything was to come to light. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CABOCHE (NZ) – Laid in under pressure.  
 
ARTS OBJECT – Over raced in the early stages.
 
OSTERMEIER – Bumped after the start and lost ground.
 
TONY BE – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP 1110 M
 
APUNTAR – Very slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority.  
 
HERBIE TOWN – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
MISHANI FIRE – Trainer D. Stanbridge advised a change of tactics that MISHANI FIRE would be ridden further back if circumstances permit. Restrained from a wide barrier. Ridden accordingly.
 
Race 8: BUNDABERG RUM OPEN HANDICAP - WEIGHTS RAISED 3KG 1350M
 
BONAPARTE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
IRISH SONGS – Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey B. Thornton stated that his horse raced keenly in the middle stages and when placed under pressure it failed to let down as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
EXCELLADUS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SECRET PLAN – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Orman reported at scale that after being slow to begin, he was forced to settle further back than he anticipated.
 
MISSISSIPPI PRINCE – Over raced in the early stages.
 
Race 9: EUREKA STUD BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1600 M
 
NIKAU SPUR (NZ) – Raced wide in the middle stages.
 
HYDE – Over raced in the early and middle stages.
 
HELEVA DEEL – Raced wide until approaching the 1000m.
 
VICTORY WIN – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
PATMOS ISLAND – Over raced in the early stages.
 
START STRUTTING – Restrained from a wide barrier to a rearward position. Over raced in the early stages.  
 
TANNENBURG – Declared a late scratching at 4:33pm on veterinary advice after the gelding was fractious and reared in the tie up stalls and struck it’s head. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards declared that all bets placed on TANNENBURG be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st – VICTORY WIN – 31c win, 18c place
2nd – CENTRESTONE – 26c place
3rd – HYDE – 27c place
 
Trainer C. Waller was advised TANNENBURG would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4 – Apprentice E. Lang – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
 
Fines
Race 1 – Jockey J. Huxtable – AR 128(2) – leave course without permission - $100.
Race 2 – Jockey A. Jones – AR 131(b) – failure to ride her mount out over the final two strides - $300

Suspensions
Race 1 – Jockey R. Maloney – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days, commencing midnight 14/9/2024 up to and including 24/9/2024.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
DIRT CHEAP, HELLUVA BARTY, ATMOSPHERE, MISHANI LILY, KAHLISEE, WHISKY DREAM.
 
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5 – KANAZAWA – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 9 – TANNENBURG – veterinary clearance.
 
Bleeders
Race 5 – ALBURQ – bled both nostrils – 1st occasion – 3-month ban + 1000m gallop in the presence of a Steward.
 
Late scratchings
Race 9 #13 TANNENBURG – late scratching at 4:33pm 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.