QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –  HEAVY 8      
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.25
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A Reardon
Stewards – D Aurisch, C Albrecht, T Frazer, B Connell
Betting Steward – M Heffernan
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – M Mawhinney, I Schultz, G Tozer
Veterinarian – M Lenz, S Flynn, M Wainscott
Swab Attendants – A Challen, F Andrews, R Gonchee, D Hall
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Starter – P Cousins, R Smith
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Toowoomba Meeting 20/5/2017 – Race 2, Two Year Old H’Cap – 1050m
 
Trainer B. Lockwood subsequently reported that following the disappointing performance of SUSURRI, an x-ray had revealed a lump on the near shin that had sustained a small fracture line.  Mr Lockwood indicated that veterinary advice had recommended that no treatment was required other than to send the filly for an 8 to 12 week spell.
 
 
Race 1: Green Options Racing Pty Ltd Benchmark 95 H’Cap – 1200m
 
BURNING PASSION was inspected by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the course and passed fit to race.
 
SAVOUREUX – A little slow to begin.
 
JIMMY REA – Jumped away awkwardly.  Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 2: Programmed Property Services Lord Mayor’s Group 3 Cup – 1600m
 
DUCA VALENTINOIS – Shifted out under pressure in the straight.
 
I’M BELUCCI – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages jockey J. Byrne stated it was not his intention to lead on I’M BELUCCI however, with the blinkers today the horse raced keenly in the early stages and he allowed it to stride forward.  Trainer Ms D. Forster indicated that she would consider removing the blinkers prior to the horse’s next start.
 
COL ‘N’ LIL – When questioned regarding the improved performance of the mare trainer B. Currie stated that the tempo of today’s race was more suitable than that at the Gold Coast.  Mr Currie added he was of the opinion today’s track conditions were more to the liking of the mare than as compared to the firm track at its previous start.
 
RELIGIFY – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance jockey H. Bowman stated that the only explanation he could offer was that the gelding is better suited on firmer tracks.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  Lost a near fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 3: Mitavite BRC Sires’ Produce Group 2 Stakes – 1400m
 
NOBLE HUSSLER – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMP ELECT – Checked soon after the start when buffeted between SHOWASHADOW and MARSEILLE EN FLEUR.
 
TANGLED – Hampered soon after the start when bumped heavily by SHOWASHADOW.  Jockey K. McEvoy reported that his mount failed to handle the track conditions today.
 
SAINT PATRICKS DAY – Approaching the 1200m had to be eased to avoid the heels of MELODY BELLE, which shifted in when not quite clear.  Jockey R. Stewart reported his mount hung in throughout the race.
 
SHOWASHADOW – Approaching the 1000m raced ungenerously and improved into a narrow run between TANGLED and SAINT PATRICKS DAY and as a consequence had to be checked.  
 
EMINENT – Inconvenienced passing the 1000m.
 
CAPITAL GAIN – Held up and unable to improve approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
TAKING AIM – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
QIJI PHOENIX – Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
RUBY RED HEART – A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly had pulled up lame in the off fore leg, with swelling over the inside sesamoid area.  Trainer J. Zielke was that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required prior to the filly racing again.
 
ALL TOO HUIYING – A post race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have sustained a wound to the off fore pastern.
 
 
Race 4: Channel Seven Premier’s Group 3 Cup – 2200m
 
THE CHAIRMAN was inspected by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the course and passed fit to race.
 
AUVRAY – Trainer R. Freedman advised the horse, which led last start, would be ridden more conservatively today if circumstances permit.  After beginning well the horse was ridden forward to the lead.
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident approaching the winning post on the first occasion.  It was established that MISTER IMPATIENCE, MORENDI and FELTRE were all tightened for room and had to be checked when racing to the inside of JUMBO PRINCE, which hung in and away from AUVRAY, which at the same time was shifting in.  Whilst it was acknowledge that jockey B. Shinn (JUMBO PRINCE) had endeavoured to relieve the tightening to the runners to his inside he was prevented from doing so by AUVRAY, which was racing to his outside.  In all the circumstances stewards could not attribute blame to either B. Shinn (JUMBO PRINCE) or T. Berry (AUVRAY) and therefore no action was taken.
 
KAISER FRANZ – Raced 3 wide without cover until obtaining cover behind ZAMBEZI WARRIOR near the 1000m.  When questioned regarding the improved performance today trainer R. Heathcote stated that he was at a loss to explain the gelding’s previous effort at Doomben however, the gelding had raced well at Eagle Farm at its previous start.
 
ZAMBEZI WARRIOR – Raced 4 wide without cover in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward and obtain a position 3 wide outside the leaders near the 1000m.
 
Jockey R. Fradd (KAISER FRANZ) was fined $500 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.  In determining penalty stewards took into account jockey Fradd’s good record, guilty plea and the totality of strikes in the home straight.
 
Race 5: Mullins Lawyers Grand Prix Group 3 Stakes – 2200m
 
LYRIDS – Brushed the running rail and became unbalanced passing the winning post on the first occasion.
 
DAZZLE EM SID – Raced wide without cover from the 1600m.
 
VOLATILE MIX – Near the 500m was forced wider.
 
VELADERO – Raced wide without cover.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have a slower than normal recovery rate.
 
PRIZED ICON – A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.  Stewards will interview trainer J. Cummings regarding today’s performance.
 
REGINE - A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
Race 6: Glenlogan Park Group 3 Stakes – 1300m
 
SOLD FOR SONG – Trainer K. Kemp advised the intention was for the horse to be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.  The horse settled midfield.
 
TURBO MISS – Slow to begin.
 
ALASKAN ROSE – Slow to begin.
 
MYSTIC OPAL – Bumped on jumping.
 
CAVALOCE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MANAYA – Bumped on jumping.
 
JUST A BLUR – Approaching the 1000m had to be steadied when tightened for room between runners.
 
RAIMENT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
THAMES COURT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SAGARONNE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Jockey O. Bosson the rider of EGYPTIAN SYMBOL pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that he allowed his mount to shift out when not fully clear of MANAYA, resulting in that runner having to be checked and blundering near the 400m.  Jockey Bosson’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eleven (11) days to commence midnight 27 May 2017 and expire midnight 7 June 2017.  Stewards were of the opinion that this incident was at the midrange of carelessness.
 
 
Race 7: Darley Kingsford-Smith Group 1 Cup – 1300m
 
TYCOON TARA was inspected by the veterinary surgeon upon arrival at the course and passed fit to race.
 
BLACK HEART BART – Connections advised the horse would be ridden more conservatively today if circumstances permit.  The horse raced towards the rear of the field.  Had to be steadied away from heels passing the 1000m.
 
UNDER THE LOUVRE – Shortly after the start was tightened for room and had to be checked.
 
CLEARLY INNOCENT – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
COUNTERATTACK – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
MUSIC MAGNATE – Raced ungenerously in the early stages when wide.
 
Jockey R. Stewart the rider of HOPFGARTEN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that he allowed his mount to shift in near the 1000m when not fully clear of DERRYN, which had to be checked. Jockey Stewart’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of nine (9) days to commence midnight 28 May 2017 and expire midnight 6 June 2017.  Stewards were of the opinion that this incident was at the low range of carelessness.
 
 
Race 8: Sky Racing Fred Best Group 3 Classic – 1400m
 
Trainer B. Stanley was fined $100 for failing to present to the document of description for CRITICAL THINKING.  
 
CRITICAL THINKING – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out making heavy contact with another runner. Bumped shortly after the start.
 
MORTON’S FORK – Bumped heavily on jumping and was then taken outwards.
 
SOCIAL CONQUEST – Had to be checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners.
 
RIVER RACER – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out bumping another runner.
 
DREAMS APLENTY – Had to be checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between runners and lost ground.
 
VOLPINO – Near the 250m had to be steadied when tightened for room.
 
ASTARA – Approaching the 200m had to be steadied when tightened for room.
 
App T. Brooker the rider of DREAMS APLENTY pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she allowed her mount to shift out when not fully clear of TESSERA, resulting in that runner having to be checked near the 200m. App Brooker’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 3 June 2017 and expire midnight 11 June 2017.  Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was at the low scale of carelessness
 
SYLPHEED – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
I THOUGHT SO – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
TESSERA – Raced wide without cover throughout.  Jockey J. Doyle reported that his mount travelled comfortably but failed to finish the race off as expected, which he attributed to the heavy track. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
FRANCE – A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
RIVER RACER – Lost an off hind plate in running.
 
A patron ran from the outside of the track to the inside in front of a runner near the 200m.  This person will be interviewed at a date and time to be fixed.

 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 4. R. Fradd – Jockey – Whip use (9 times) - $500.00 – ARA137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. B. Stanley – Trainer – Failed to present Doc. Of Description - $100 – AR59A                                
Suspensions
Race 6. O. Bosson – Jockey – Careless riding - 11 days (m/n27.5.17-m/n7.6.17) – AR137(a)
Race 7. R. Stewart – Jockey – Careless riding – 9 days (m/n28.5.17- m/n6.6.17) – AR137(a)
Race 8. T. Brooker – App Jockey – Careless riding – 8 days (m/n3.6.17- m/n11.6.17) – AR137(a)
 
Adjourned Inquriy
Race 8.   Patron running onto track near 200m.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Cavaloce, Benzini, Pemberley, Jumbo Prince, Mister Impatience, Savoureux, Skylimit, Better Land, Burning Passion, Pajaro, Duca Valentinois, Amovatio, Qiji Phoenix, Melody Belle, Saint Patricks Day, Malahat, Neverland, Eckstein, I Am Zelady, Just A Blur, Manaya, Thames Court, Under The Louvre, Black Heart Bart, Tycoon Tara, Crack Me Up, Critical Thinking, Bella Gioia, I Thought So
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Egyptian Symbol, Volatile Mix, Zambezi Warrior, Taking Aim, Duca Valentinois, Trevinder,  Jungle Edge, Counterattack, Sylpheed
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3.   Ruby Red Heart - Lame off fore leg, with swelling over the inside sesamoid area – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
 
Change of Riding Tactics
Race 4.   Auvray – Trainer advised the horse, which led last start, will be ridden more conservatively today if circumstances permit.
Race 6.   Sold For Song – Trainer advised the intention is for the mare to be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
Race 7.   Black Heart Bart – Connections advised the horse will be ridden more conservatively today if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 8.   Volpino – B. Shinn
Race 8.   Niccanova – J. Orman
Race 8.   Social Conquest – R. Stewart
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision