QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING – GOOD 4          PENETROMETER – 4.57
RAIL – 2.5M (1200m-400m); True Remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – D. Aurisch, E. Barron, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – M. Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – M. Mawhinney, I. Schultz, A. Redding
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Cousins
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From SCTC Sunday 19.2.17 – Race 7: Trainer R. Heathcote reported that subsequent to THE OVERDRAFT performing poorly, it underwent a veterinary examination upon arrival at his stables with no abnormality detected. Mr Heathcote advised that the horse would now be sent for an immediate spell.
 
GENERAL
 
As B. Stewart was indisposed due to illness, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: SKY THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
GOOD CATCH – Raced four wide throughout.
 
OLYMPIC PRINCE – Caught three wide without cover and then was taken wider on the track by TYCOON TYKE rounding the home turn.
 
SWEET RED WINE – Turned its head as the gates were released and was slow to begin.
 
TYCOON TYKE – Hung out from the 900m to the 400m and then hung out in the straight.
 
Race 2: SUPERHERO SATURDAY QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow L. Tarrant, the rider of 4th placegetter WHODUNNIT, to view the stewards’ patrol footage to determine whether he had grounds on which to lodge an objection.
 
ENGRAVED – J. Lloyd explained that approaching the finish line his mount was inclined to lay in slightly and as OUR RED JET improved to the inside of CLASSAY (R. Fradd), jockey Fradd called, resulting in jockey Lloyd straightening his mount and as a consequence not riding it right out to the finish. As stewards were not able to ascertain whether or not such action cost his mount 5th placing, no action was taken.
 
REAL GANADOR – Raced four wide without cover.
 
SUNDAY HALO – Steadied when crowded near the 1100m whilst racing greenly.
 
WHODUNNIT – As G. Colless was to be overweight, L. Tarrant was substituted as rider. G. Colless was fined $100. Checked near the 900m when awkwardly placed inside HUSSON BOOTS, which itself shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of RED RIGHT OUT.
 
HEMSWORTH – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Connections were advised that the horse would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.
 
Race 3: VEUVE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP F&M CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M
 
GROOVY GAL – Overraced and hung out in the early stages.
 
MY GIRL HAYLEY- Connections advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden back in the field. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
QUATTRO PASSI – Slow into stride.
 
Race 4: GIRLS DAY OUT RACEDAY CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1400M
 
LOW PLACES – Apprentice M. Murphy dropped his whip near the 300m.
 
VAULTING AMBITION – Hung in under pressure and was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of E. Ljung (KIM NOIR) near the 50m.
 
ZENDAYE – After crossing to the lead, then overraced badly in the early and middle stages.
 
INTERLUDE – Stood flat-footed as the gates were released and lost considerable ground.
 
Race 5: HAMILTON HOTEL CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1800M
 
HIGH WIND – Became momentarily awkward when placed close to heels near the 500m.
 
ROYAL ATOM – Raced three wide without cover.
 
HOLY HARRY – Began awkwardly.
 
WATCHED – Raced three wide in the early and middle stages and eventually crossed to a position outside the leader at the 1200m.
 
MINSK – G. Goold reported that the mare enjoyed a nice run until about the 700m and when the tempo began to quicken he endeavoured to place his mount under pressure, however it failed to respond, and in the straight, as he was concerned with the manner in which it was weakening, he did not persist in riding it out. He added that the mare made an abnormal breathing noise up the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an irregular heartbeat. Trainer K. Walker was advised that prior to the horse racing again it must perform satisfactorily in an official trial and he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG  Mr Walker advised that the mare would now be sent for an immediate spell.
 
Race 6: RACEZONE C,G&E CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M
 
ARENA SALON – Raced tight inside of heels near the 1000m.
 
MYSTICAL RENEGADE – Slow into stride.
 
CONFRONTING – Bumped on jumping.
 
VALLESCO – J. Lloyd explained that just prior to straightening he was of the view that his mount may have been struck from behind. He said because of this he immediately became concerned with the horse’s action and commenced to ease the horse down. He added that whilst doing so it made an abnormal breathing noise. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 7: WWW.BRC.COM.AU RATINGS BAND 0 – 65 H'CAP – 1000M
 
STOLE THE SHOW – After arriving at the barriers J. Lloyd expressed concern with the horse’s action. After being trotted up and examined by the veterinary surgeon STOLE THE SHOW was declared a late scratching at 4:15 pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on STOLE THE SHOW be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
            8 cents in the dollar for the Win #7
            13 cents in the dollar for place of winner #7
            7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5
            11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #4
 
DEEPEST – Steadied shortly after the start when tightened for room by NOOR DROPPER (M. Murphy), which shifted in when not properly clear. Apprentice M. Murphy was reprimanded. Laid in in the early part of the straight.
 
ASHGROVIAN – Shifted out abruptly approaching the winning post.
 
RHYMING – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
ALKIPPE – Bounded at the start.
 
Race 8: BRC MEMBERSHIP CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1800M
 
BLACKJACK BELLA – Although the horse was to be ridden in a forward position today, it was caught wide from its draw and as such its rider had to take the option to go forward from the 1400m to eventually cross to a position outside the leader at the 1000m.
 
REALLY REILLY – Commenced to overrace in the middle stages and near the 1200m had to be checked from heels.
 
TIPS AND BEERS – Began awkwardly.
 
JUST AS LOYAL – Slow into stride.
 
MARAU DAZE – Raced three wide with cover from the 900m.
 
DREAM SPEED – Slow into stride. Raced three wide without cover.
 
OUR FIRST ONE – Threw its head up near the 1400m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7. App. M. Murphy – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
B. Stewart – ill – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Confronting, Vaulting Ambition, Hidden Budget, Bracteate, Fast Choice, Hot Gossip
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. HEMSWORTH – stood flat-footed at start, lost considerable ground – barrier certificate – AR, 8(t)
Race 5. MINSK – irregular heart beat – official trial, vet clearance including ECG results – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           PUNKENSTEIN – M. Cahill
Race 2.           RED BALTER – M. McDonald
                        HEMSWORTH – T.Brooker
                        KYLIE’S KISSES – M. Hellyer
WHODUNNIT – L. Tarrant
Race 7.          GOOD TO BE GREAT – L. Dittman
 
Late scratchings
Race 7.          STOLE THE SHOW – 4:25 pm
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision