QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (Retrospective R1)
RAIL – 11M                           PENETROMETER – 4.67
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – J. Williamson, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, I. Schultz
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – P. Cousins, R. Smith
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB F&M MAIDEN PLATE - 1200M
 
CAPE DENISON – Commenced to overrace passing the 1100m and passing the 1000m had to be steadied away from heels when the pace slowed, shifted out and made contact with another runner.
 
LOST VIRTUE – Had to be steadied away from heels when the pace steadied passing the 1000m.
 
SPARKLING TIARA – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
WINDY SANDS – Apprentice C. Schmidt was questioned regarding the tactics she adopted after leaving the 1000m whereby the pace steadied. She stated that it was no her intention to lead or to reduce the pace, however the mare relaxed more than she had expected and and as a result horses which were racing directly behind her had to be steadied. Ms Schmidt was advised to be mindful of the consequences of steadying the pace when in a leading position. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
GYPSY MISS – Bumped shortly after the start. Had to be steadied away from heels when the pace steadied passing the 1000m. Lost the near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
HUSSON BOOTS – Trainer T. Gollan advised that the filly would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. The horse settled in a midfield position with cover.
 
OF THE DAY – Restless in the barriers. Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Forced wider after leaving the 1000m.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.
 
Race 2: CASCADE C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE - 1200M
 
BIG DEAL – Checked approaching the 400m. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
KINGS LEGEND – Briefly tightened for room near the 1100m. Got its head up when being restrained off heels approaching the 1000m and raced ungenerously for some distance and near the 900m had to be checked away from heels.
 
KNOWING FRANK – Trainer B. Smith advised that the gelding would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. The horse raced wide without cover. Hung in near the 400m, tightening runners to the inside. Apprentice T. Brooker immediately attempted to relieve the tightening.
 
MAN IN CHARGE – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room. Had to check to avoid heels approaching the 400m. Shifted in abruptly inside the 200m to avoid the heels of a tiring runner, tightening runners to the inside.
 
PRIEST'S ROAD – Had to check to avoid heels approaching the 400m.
 
REAL AMBITION – Had to be steadied near the 900m when briefly tightened for room. Had to be steadied near the 100m when tightened for room.
 
RIVER FIRE – Jumped awkwardly, almost dislodging the rider. Had to steady away from heels near the 1100m. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 3: GIDDY UP CLUB QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1600M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to afford L. Cassidy, the rider of 2nd placegetter ORDER AGAIN, the opportunity of viewing the stewards' patrol footage.
 
EL SHADAY – Trainer K. Schweida advised that the colt would be ridden in a more forward position today if circumstances permit. The horse took up the leading position.
 
MONACO SNOB – Had to steady away from heels near the 1100m. Near the finishing line had to check when improving inside another runner where there was insufficient room. Apprentice M. Murphy was severely reprimanded.
 
ORDER AGAIN – Held up rounding the home turn and then was disappointed for a run and had to be steadied for some distance near the 300m.
 
TICKETOME – Had a tendency to overrace in the early stages.
 
ELEGANTE SONADORA – Connections advised that the filly would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. After being slow to begin, the horse settled at the rear of the field.
 
MARVEL CREATION – Bumped on jumping and became awkward.
 
Race 4: JAMES BOAG'S PREMIUM CLASS 3 PLATE - 1000M
 
GRACEVILLE – Lost ground quickly after being brushed shortly after the start.
 
MAGIC DIAMOND – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 5: BRC CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BENCHMARK 7 H’CAP - 1000M
 
STATE OF WEALTH – Apprentice A. Sewell advised that his mount was inclined to lay out in the early stages of the straight. Apprentice Sewell was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right to the finishing line.
 
LUCKY LUCRE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg. Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
BURLEIGH BULLET – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover.
 
BRIGADOON LEGEND – Connections advised that from the wide barrier the gelding would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden in a midfield position. Inclined to lay in behind heels in the early stages of the straight.
 
BAKER BOY – Had to be steadied when tightened for room approaching the 200m.
 
Race 6: MOET & CHANDON CHAIRMAN'S CLUB F&M CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1300M
 
The start of this race was delayed when SPIRIT MINDED required farrier attention.
 
ZERO TOLERANCE – Held up from rounding the home turn until the 150m.
 
LADY MACAN – Raced three wide without cover.
 
DUCHESS MOLLY – J. Lloyd reported that his whip was entangled in the reins from the 400m to the 200m.
 
Race 7: SKY THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL C,G&E CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1300M
 
JACK LANCASTER – Slow to begin.
 
ARCHYTAS – Bled from both nostrils, first time. Ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to starting again must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.
 
KINGTANTES – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: RACEZONE CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1600M
 
After viewing the stewards' patrol footage, apprentice R. Williams, the rider of 5th placegetter HIGH DEGREE, lodged an objection against HALLS CREEK being placed 4th, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that leaving the 200m HALLS CREEK shifted in when not completely clear of HIGH DEGREE, resulting in HIGH DEGREE being steadied and having to shift to the outside of the heels of that runner and losing ground. As stewards were of the opinion that the ground lost by HIGH DEGREE exceeded the margin of a neck separating both runners at the finish, the protest was upheld and correct weight was declared on the amended placings of 3, 10, 13, 11 and 5. At a subsequent inquiry, D. Browne, the rider of HALLS CREEK, was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in slightly after leaving the 200m.
 
LOTHARIO – Blundered on jumping.
 
HALLS CREEK – Slow to begin.
 
THERMAL UNIT – Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. J. Lloyd reported that the horse was ridden back in the field as instructed and overraced in the early stages. He was of the opinion that the pace of the race did not suit the horse as when the race developed into a sprint home the gelding was left flat-footed and could not make up ground. He indicated that connections suggested that they may consider sending the horse for a spell.
 
HIGH DEGREE – Reared as the gates opened and lost ground.
 
EYE OF HORUS – Forced wider on the track approaching the 1000m and raced wide without cover from that point.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. App. M. Murphy – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)
Race 8. D. Browne – careless riding – severe reprimand – AR. 137(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Husson Boots, Magic Diamond, Camouflage, Star Of Night, Bourbon Road, Wicked Trilogy
 
Bleeders
Race 7. ARCHYTAS – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. LUCKY LUCRE – lame off hind leg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Protest
Race 8. HIGH DEGREE (5th) v. HALLS CREEK (4th) – alleged interference near the 200m – upheld
 
Published subject to correction upon revision