QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TATTERSALL’S RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2017
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST             TRACK RATING – SOFT 5           RAIL – 5M
PENETROMETER – 4.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, E. Barron, B. Connell
Betting Steward – A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – R. Thomas, G. Tozer, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – F. Andrews, A. Schofield, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As R. Fradd was indisposed due to injury, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards’ Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: IPG CONNECT BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 2400M
 
MORENDI – Jumped awkwardly.
 
FRIGHTENING BOLT – Pulled hard in the middle stages. M. Hellyer reported that his mount overraced throughout the event and refused to settle.
 
SKYTREK – P. Hammersley accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.
 
THREE POINTS – Shifted ground under pressure in the straight.
 
SCARLET POET – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied away from heels near the 50m.
 
Race 2: WEDDINGS@TATTERSALL'S NO MORE THAN ONE METRO WIN H'CAP – 1000M
 
LIMERICK MOON – Raced wide without cover.
 
SIMPLY MING – Checked off heels near the 700m. Bumped by another runner near the 600m and again had to be steadied away from heels. Taken wider on the track by another runner near the 400m. Bumped near the 300m and became unbalanced.
 
HONEY HOLT – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m and had to be steadied.
 
Race 3: WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed when CHOREOGRAPH and MISS EXFACTOR were difficult to load.
 
PARADIS IMPERIAL – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ACCEPTILE – Raced wide without cover.
 
RED HOT MISS – Slow to begin.
 
WICKED KNICKERS – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 4: G.H. MUMM CLASS 3 PLATE – 1600M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow D. Browne (LIEDER) to view the head-on footage in the straight.
 
HOTEL COSTE – J. Lloyd reported that due to being wide in the early stages his mount got further back in the field than he had anticipated.
 
KING RED – Shifted ground under pressure in the straight.
 
LIEDER – Bumped on jumping.
 
SLALOM – Slow to begin.
 
VAULTING AMBITION – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide without cover. L. Cassidy explained that he had a wide run throughout the event and when he asked the gelding for an effort in the home straight it did not pick up as expected and in his opinion may not have handled today’s going. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PROLIFIC BELLE – Jumped out at the start and bumped another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be striding short in both forelegs following the event.
 
Race 5: STAV, ABBY & MATT WITH OSHER'S OPEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
DIVINE SERVICE – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
DAPH ‘N’ ALF – J. Byrne was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on the gelding. He explained that he had no specific instructions and after jumping well from his wide alley he elected to steady his mount to find cover as he believed he did not have the pace to race in a handy position. He added that the gelding laid out throughout the event and did not handle the track conditions today.
 
DREAM FINNISH – Underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start. Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners.
 
GULLY COMMAND – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 6: SAPPHIRE RECRUITMENT QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to a number of runners being difficult to load.
 
MISHANI EL LOBO – Raced wide without cover.
 
FRENCH JET – Fractious in the parade ring, made contact with the plastic running rail when leaving the enclosure, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MOSHKI – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the offside cheek.
 
PLATINUM TYCOON – Raced wide without cover. Hampered when tightened for room near the 200m.
 
BEAUDACIOUS – Slow to begin.
 
MANIAS – Jumped awkwardly and was tightened for room shortly after the start. Had to be steadied away from heels near the 800m.
 
SEDUCTIVE DREAM – Jumped awkwardly and was then hampered shortly after the start.
 
Race 7: SKY RACING TATTERSALL'S MEMBERS' CUP – 1600M
 
GUEST OF HONOUR – Overraced in the early stages.
 
CRAIGLEA WANDOO – Slow to begin.
 
RAFFINATO – Forced wider on the track near the 500m. J. Lloyd reported at scale that his mount failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
RED LETTER DAY – Taken outwards by another runner approaching the 1400m and had to be checked away from heels. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 8: CARLTON MID CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1400M
 
DEE NINE ELLE – J. Byrne was reprimanded for not providing full clearance to runners to his inside when shifting in approaching the 1200m. J. Byrne was questioned regarding the horse’ performance. He stated that after beginning well his intentions were always to find cover but race in a handy position and he was of the opinion that the tempo was far too quick in the early stages, which may have had an effect on the mare’s finishing performance. He added that he had ridden the mare in work leading up to today’s event and he had expected her to perform creditably. He further added that DEE NINE ELLE appreciates leading without being pressured and may not have handled today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings apart from a laceration to the near hind pastern. A swab sample was taken from the horse.
 
BRAZEN MOSS – Raced wide without cover.
 
DECONSTRUCTED – Hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
BOUND FOR LOVE – Hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start. Bumped on the hind quarters and turned inwards approaching the 1200m. Stewards questioned J. Lloyd regarding the performance of the horse, which drifted noticeably in the betting, and the reason for his easing of the mare in the straight. J. Lloyd stated that the mare sweated up badly prior to the start and after receiving a bump soon after the start the mare was bumped again on the hind quarters and turned inwards and then shortly after had to be steadied away from heels approaching the 1200m. He added that from near the 1200m he was forced to race wide without cover and when he attempted to obtain cover at the rear of the field he was prevented from doing so by SILENTO improving to his inside. He further stated that the mare then, near the 700m, appeared not to be handling the track conditions today and in his opinion was racing on the worst section of the track and that he attempted to place some pressure on the mare approaching the home turn, however the mare lost ground quickly. Trainer T. Edmonds was also questioned regarding the performance of BOUND FOR LOVE. He stated that the jockey had reported that the mare had been bumped shortly after the start, which may have affected her performance. He added that the mare had pleased him leading up to today’s event and had been working well since its last win and he could not offer any excuse. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings apart from a laceration inside the off fore cannon. Mr Edmonds was advised that if there was anything amiss with the mare on return to his stables he should inform stewards, however if nothing significant comes to light the mare would be required to trial and a veterinary clearance will have to be provided prior to the horse’s next start. A swab sample was taken from the horse.
 
APPLE THIEF – As G. Colless was to be overweight, G. Goold was substituted as rider. G. Colless was fined $200. The veterinary surgeon reported that he was concerned with the horse’s action on leaving the enclosure, however on arrival at the barriers he passed the gelding fit to race. Had to be steadied away from heels near the 1300m.
 
PASSIONFLOWER – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.
 
MERCURIAN – Shifted in and brushed the running rail approaching the home turn when attempting a run where there was insufficient room.
 
SILENTO – Hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8. J. Byrne – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 8. G. Colless - $200 – overweight, replaced – AR. 120(b)

Absent jockeys
R. Fradd – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Ice Bucket, Hi I’m Back, Bob’s a Dazzler, Frightening Bolt, Publishing Power, Eight Below, Mishani El Lobo, Seductive Dream, Timeless Prince, Rock Royalty, Daph ‘n’ Alf, Flying Riddle, Moshki, Guest of Honour, Uno Best, Mercurian
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Fiery Heights, Beaudacious, Lieder, Three Points, Ice Bucket, Miss Exfactor, Bound for Love, Dee Nine Elle, Beatniks
 
Warnings/bars
Race 8. BOUND FOR LOVE – eased out of event – trial and vet clearance if no abnormalities reported in days following event – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           ENDLESS DON – J. Byrne
Race 2.           YOU SAY NO WAY – N. Tomizawa
Race 3.           CHOREOGRAPH – L. Cassidy
Race 4.           NAPAYSHINI – R. Stewart
Race 5.           SKYLIMIT – T. Harrison
Race 6.           MOSHKI – J. Orman
Race 7.           FRIENDLY DRAGON – G. Colless
Race 8.           MERCURIAN – L. Tarrant
                        APPLE THIEF – G. Goold
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision