QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM –   SATURDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 1
RAIL – TRUE                              PENETROMETER – 4.5
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – M. Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – D. Aurisch
Judge –  I. Shultz, R. Thomas, G. Tozer
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – R. Gonchee,  J. Crompton, K. Warwick, S. Flynn
Bookmakers Supervisor – M. Heffernan
Starter – I. Shultz, R. Thomas, G. Tozer
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
 
Race 1: Bob Gregg 60th Birthday Open H'cap – 2200m
 
ANOTHER CHARGER – As P. Hammersley was to be overweight, J. Orman was substituted as the rider of the horse.
 
POP 'N' SCOTCH – Jockey R. Fradd was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, particularly after having a trailing position and shifting out 3 wide after leaving the 1000m.  He stated that when the pace was only steady he elected to improve as he was advised that the gelding is one paced and would not be able to sprint quickly after the tempo quickened. He added it was only its second run after a break from racing and would be better suited over longer distances.
 
KAISER FRANZ – Trainer R. Heathcote advised that the horse would now be spelled following its disappointing performance.
 
 
Race 2: Golden Finch Lawns QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1000m
 
PINS FOR ARROWS – Trainer D. Kelly was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider for  the horse  by the prescribed time. Raced wide.
 
PARISIAN TYCOON – Began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly, resulting in jockey J. Byrne becoming unbalanced.
 
LIL RUBY ROSE – Blundered on jumping away.
 
YOU MAKE ME SMILE – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping another runner.  Raced wide without cover.
 
BRING IT HOME POP – Bumped on jumping away.
 
TAPA – Shortly after the start was taken wider on the track. Raced wide.
 
HEY DORIS – Steadied from heels near the 600m.
 
CELLARGIRL – Had to be steadied near the 250m  and alter course to obtain clear running.
 
 
Race 3: Lucrf Super Supports Jockeys QTIS 3yo CG&E H'cap – 1000m
 
STARCOURT – As P. Hammersley was to be overweight, M. Cahill was substituted as the rider of the horse.  Jockey P. Hammersley was fined $400.  
 
SIR DONALD – Hampered shortly after the start.  Jockey J. Lloyd reported his mount was very restless in the barriers and as a result was slowly away. He also suggested that the gelding may be better suited racing on smaller circuits.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
HARLEQUIN BELLS – Slow to begin.
 
NUNCIUS – Slow to begin.
 
SI SI SEQUALO -  Raced wide without cover.
 
ENDLESS DAYS – Raced wide without cover.
 
 
Race 4: EPOCA Constructions QTIS 3yo  Fillies H'cap -  1000m
 
SHE'S SO MEAN – Declared a late scratching at 1.39 pm after the filly was unable to be loaded. All monies invested on the filly were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:
 
3 cents  in the dollar on the face value of win bets
4 cents  in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
4 cents  in the dollar on the face value of  2nd place bets
4 cents  in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
Starting prices subject to deduction
 
Following the event, trainer Mr D. Hansen advised he had requested that the filly be taken to the barriers early and to be loaded first.  Starter Mr R. Smith confirmed that he had this advice on his Starters Report whereby  he had 2 horses to load first – SHE'S SO MEAN and ICE FROST.  Mr Smith added that his barrier attendant had loaded ICE FROST first whilst the barrier blanket was being fitted to SHE'S SO MEAN, which then was  attempted to be loaded but refused to do so.    Mr Hansen will be advised that due to the circumstances no bar would be placed on SHE'S SO MEAN, however a further warning would be issued against the filly.  As horses returned to scale Mr Hansen displayed his dissatisfaction to the starter regarding SHE'S SO MEAN being scratched   at which time stewards intervened and  reminded him  of his obligations as a licensee to  conduct himself properly at all times.
 
RARE OCCURRENCE- Had to be steadied from heels near the 700m.
 
RIVER RACER – Held up in the early stages of the straight.

ICE FROST – Raced wide without cover.
 
NICCONI LEGGERA – Raced wide.
 
 
Race 5: National Jockeys Trust Two Metro Wins H'cap – 1200m
 
SHEISWHATSHEIS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Had to be steadied away from heels after leaving the 800m.
 
JUST AS LOYAL – Slow to begin.
 
TRUE ROYAL – After leaving the 1000m had to be steadied from heels.  Obliged to alter course near the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
URBAN KNIGHT – Inclined to lay in after leaving the 800m. Had to be steadied to avoid heels over the concluding stages.  Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
FORGOTTEN YEARS – Raced in restricted room close to the finish line. Raced wide throughout.
 
ABU BEN ADAM – Raced extremely wide without cover.
 
Race 6:  Dalton Consulting Engineers Class 3 Plate – 1200m
 
DRUMBEAT'S CHOICE – Slow to begin.
 
RENEGED – Slow to begin.
 
FIERY HEIGHTS – Brushed the gate on jumping away.
 
SARAJEVO – Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 200m.

HAVASAY – Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
CORNROW – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 7: UBET Keith Noud Quality H'cap -  1200m
 
FLAMBOYER – Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
MOST IMPORTANT – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
COOLRING – Jockey J. Lloyd reported at scale his mount never travelled well throughout the race and proved disappointing.  
 
DIDNTCOSTALOT – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 8: Heinrich Racing Class 6 Plate – 1400m
 
WHO'S YOUR DADDY – Blundered on jumping away.
 
FLYING CHARGER – Shifted out away from heels near the 1300m, taking MAN OF HIS WORD wider.  Raced wide without cover.
 
MAN OF HIS WORD – Forced wider near the 1300m.  Laid in under pressure near the 100m.
 
BROTHERLY SECRET – Had to be checked away from heels near the 1300m. Held up over the concluding stages.
 
MAHICAN – Pulled hard in the middle stages.
 
HEART OF A WARRIOR – Raced wide from the 800m.
 
COL 'N'  LIL – Had to be steadied away from heels near the 200m and obliged to alter course to obtain clear running.
 
 
Race 9: Gallopers Sports Club Benchmark 85 H'cap -  1600m
 
TRAKSTAR – slow to begin.  Had to be steadied off heels near the 1000m.
 
DISCLAIMER – Raced in restricted room when SAGA MISS improved to its inside approaching the 1200m.  Then tightened for room near the 1100m when bumped by LORD COCONUTS, which was taken in by BLUE LION.  As a result DISCLAIMER then raced awkwardly close to heels.
 
CROOKED STICK – Raced wide without cover.
 
L'ENTRECOTE – Raced 3 wide throughout .
 
BLACK JET – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
EMPHASIS – Raced wide without cover.
 
ALL CLEAR – Jockey G. Colless reported that his mount hung in throughout the race.
 
TOP TONE -  When questioned regarding the improved performance, connections advised the gelding had gone too hard at its previous start at Doomben in the middle stages and was unable to finish that race off.
 
PRIVLAKA – Jockey L. Cassidy reported that his mount pulled too hard in the early stages and failed to finish the race off.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.         David Kelly – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Race 1/3       Paul Hammersley – Jockey – 2 O'weights - $400 - AR120(b)*
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Another Whiskey, Too Good Too Refuse, Sony Legend, Coolring, Confronting, Fiery Heights, Desert Man, Sarajevo, Be The Magic, Forgotten Years, True Royal, Perfect Dare, Golden Sunset, Another Slipper, Meteorologist, Hundrez-n-Thousanz, Pop-n-Scotch, Another Charger.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Sony Legend, Man Of His Word, Saga Miss, Crazy Pots, Bring It Home Pop, Hundrez'n-Thousanz, Be The Magic, In His Stride, River Racer
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4.         She's So Mean – Unable to be loaded – Warning*
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.         Another Charger – J. Orman
Race 3.         Starcourt – M.Cahill
Race 6.         Big Decision – T. Brooker
                     Flying Charger – J. Orman
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.         She's So Mean – 1.39 pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision