QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2020
 
WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING –GOOD 4
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
GOING STICK – Index 11.6 Penetrate 11.3 Shear 12.2
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, E. Barron, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – G. Tozer, I. Schultz, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr K. Caldwell
Swab Attendants – R. Gonchee, K. Warwick, L. Babeszko
Starters - P. Cousins, H. Anderson
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls
 
 
Race 1: Ascot Green QTIS 2YO Handicap – 1000m
 
MISHANI FRAUDSTER – Jumped awkwardly. Raced four wide throughout.
 
UNCLE FRANK - Jumped awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
KISUKANO – Checked at the start and tightened for room between XERRI and UNCLE FRANK, which shifted in abruptly. Raced three wide with cover throughout. Jockey M. Du Plessis reported at scale his mount raced very greenly throughout
 
MISHANI MISS - Checked at the start and tightened for room between XERRI and UNCLE FRANK, which shifted in abruptly.
 
MISHANI UNSPOKEN - Checked at the start and tightened for room between XERRI and UNCLE FRANK, which shifted in abruptly. Near the 700m had to be eased when tightened for room between KISUKANO, which was racing greenly and REDOUTE’S IMAGE. Jockey R. Stewart momentarily lost his near side rein in this incident.
 
DARK SON – Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped REDOUTE’S IMAGE.
 
REDOUTE’S IMAGE – Bumped at the start.
 
TUMBLER RIDGE – Raced four wide throughout.
Jockey A. Mallyon was stood down by the Club’s Doctor following his ride in this event and replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
 
Race 2: Events @ BRC Benchmark 90 Handicap – 2200m
 
MASTER ZEPHYR – Slow to begin.
 
TORRENS – Overraced in the early stages. When asked to explain the disappointing performance App N. Masuda explained the horse overraced in the early stages and failed to respond to his riding from the 600m and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have a poor post-race recovery. When asked to comment on today’s performance Trainer E. Ensby was of the view that TORRENS may not have appreciated today’s racing surface. Mr Ensby advised it was his intention to assess how TORRENS pulls up in the coming days before planning its next start.
 
ART ATTACK – Raced three wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1600m.
 
KUTTAMURRA AL – Raced three wide in the early and middle stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 1400m.
 
OUR MANTRA – Raced three wide in the middle stages and was able to shift into a trailing position near the 1000m behind KUTTAMURRA AL.
 
FINNFERNO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled both nostrils for the first time during the event. Co-trainer W. Hulbert was advised that the gelding will now incur a mandatory three month ban from racing under the provisions of AR79(4).
 
CAPITAL GAIN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be very lame in the near fore fetlock. Trainer P. Butterworth was advised that a veterinary clearance must be produced prior to the gelding racing again.

 
Race 3: Girls Day Out February 22 NMW Handicap – 1000m
 
MIGHTY MITTERE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
BOGEY MAN – Slow to begin.
 
ALL PLUCK – Slow to begin.
 
DESERT DIGBY – Had to be restrained from heels approaching the home turn.
 
LET’S CHEER AGAIN – Shifted out under pressure over the final stages and brushed HOLLABACK GIRL and had to be restrained and for this reason Jockey M. McGillivray did not ride his mount out in his normal manner.
 
ONE STRYKE – Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ANNATIME - Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 4: Paddyfest March 14 QTIS 3YO Handicap – 1000m
 
As L. Tilley was overweight Stewards permitted S. Cormack to be substituted as the rider of BELLARINA MAGIC. Jockey Tilley was fined $500. Jockey Tilley was advised that he would be prohibited from taking rides at 54 kilograms in the future until he can demonstrate to Stewards that his weight has reduced to a point that he is suitable to ride at the minimum weight.
 
GO DEEP – Began awkwardly. Overraced badly in the early stages and was inclined to hang out. When overracing was three wide with cover throughout. 
 
BETAIMA – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
SPIRIT RICH – Hampered at the start.
 
MAGIC TRICK – When restrained after travelling a short distance momentarily became awkward on the heels of BETTER REFLECTION. Held up in the early stages of the home straight when awkwardly placed on heels.
 
APPLECROSS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BETTER REFLECTION - Jockey B. Stewart explained that the horse did not quicken in the home straight as he had expected and over the final 100m was inclined to lay out. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings except for an ulcer inside its off side cheek.
 
 
Race 5: Family Raceday April 4 Open Handicap – 1400m
 
THE AVENGER – Restrained from the widest barrier to gain a position closer to the rail. Checked near the 500m to avoid the heels of QUEEN OF KINGSTON, which had broken down and improved to the inside of that runner.
 
CAPE WICKHAM – When the pace steadied near the 1000m commenced to overrace and shifted three wide. Soon afterwards CRUZE improved to its inside and it was obliged to race three wide for the remainder of the event.
 
QUEEN OF KINGSTON – Near the 500m broke down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have broken down in the off fore fetlock and as a result had to be euthanased on humane grounds. Jockey J. Bayliss was dislodged after easing his mount down and was subsequently examined by the Club’s Doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
 
IMPASSE – Had to be eased and shifted wider on the track near the 500m to avoid the heels of QUEEN OF KINGSTON, which had broken down.
 
 
 
Race 6: Anzac Day Races April 25 Benchmark 80 Handicap – 1800m
 
HOLBROOK – Trainer S. Morrisey advised the horse will be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
HOWICK – Slow to begin.
 
MISS SHANTI – Slow to begin.
 
SPANISH HURRICANE – Inclined to lay out in the middle stages.
 
MISSED THE ALARM – When the pace slowed near the 1000m became awkward at the heels of TWILIGHTER. Then when overracing hung out across the heels of ROMAN SON and had to be checked. After shifting three wide then elected to proceed forward to take up the lead near the 600m.
 
TWILIGHTER – Unable to secure clear running approaching the home turn.
 
ROMAN SON – Soon after straightening brushed with HOLBROOK. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SLOW HANDS – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
GREAT POWERS - Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 7: TAB Fillies & Mares Class 3 Plate SW – 1200m
 
LASHONI – Near the 500m raced in restricted room between FLAUNT and MILLY WILL PARTY.
Stewards questioned App  B. Nothdurft regarding his riding of LASHONI today, particularly in the early part of the home straight. App Nothdurft explained that from a wide barrier he was obliged to settle back further in the field than he would have liked. App Nothdurft added that LASHONI does not possess a long sustainable run and for this reason did not make his run wider approaching the home turn and he rode forward with his hands until near the 200m where he was able to ride with some vigour and it finished the race off well. App Nothdurft further added that in his view LASHONI may be suited to stepping up in distance in the future. Stewards advised App Nothdurft to ensure he at all times rides his mounts competitively and to ride in a manner that does not leave him open to question in the future. Trainer T. Gollan explained that the horse got further back by virtue of the wide barrier today and confirmed that in his opinion it does not race well when obliged to make a wide run in its races. Lost the near side hind plate in running.
 
DENMAN UNLIMITED – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 
Race 8: The Society Rooftop Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 3 Plate SW – 1200m

Jockey P. Hammersley was stood down by the Club’s Doctor and subsequently replaced by L. Cassidy as the rider of FORTIFICATION.
HELSUN – Slow to begin and then hampered soon after the start.
 
ENTERPRISE GRAND – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out.
 
ERIC THE EEL – Restrained from a wide barrier to the rear of the field.
 
HERITAGE SASH – Bumped wider near the 400m by LET’S PARTY MARTY, which shifted out. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
ROYAL PHOENIX – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight until near the 150m.
PARKO – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
LET’S PARTY MARTY – Raced three wide without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary revealed the gelding to be showing signs of mild heat stress.
 
FORTIFICATION – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
MITTERE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of moderate heat stress.
 
STAMPE – Stewards questioned Trainer C. Munce regarding the seemingly improved performance of STAMPE today as compared to its most recent start at Eagle Farm on 18 January 2020. Mr Munce explained that the gelding raced fresh last start and pulled hard when racing outside the leader and this in his view attributed to the disappointing performance. Mr Munce added that STAMPE took a fitness benefit from that race and has worked well leading up to today’s race and he expected a forward showing. His explanation was noted.

 
Race 9: Asian Racing Conference Class 6 Plate SW – 1400m

SAME OLD – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4. L. Tilley – Jockey – Overweight - $500 – AR190(3)
 
Raceday Injury/Illness
A. Mallyon – Ill – Medical certificate required
P. Hammersley – Ill – Medical certificate required  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
UNCLE FRANK, MISHANI FRAUDSTER, TORRENS, KUTTAMURRA AL, ALL PLUCK, GYPSY TOFF, GO DEEP, EXONDABEACH, THE AVENGER, CAPE WICKHAM, MISSED THE ALARM, SPANISH HURRICANE, ANTILIA, FLAUNT, HERITAGE SASH, ROYAL PHOENIX, FANX, RED CHASE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and
Race 1. KISUKANO (2nd)
Race 2. RUBY GURU (2nd)
Race 3. JARDIN ROUGE (2nd)
Race 4. JAGGED EDGE (2nd)
Race 6. SLOW HANDS (2nd)
Race 7. DIXIE (2nd)
Race 8. MITTERE (2nd)
Race 9. FANX (2nd)
 
Bleeders
Race 2. FINNFERNO – Bled both nostril 1st time – 3 month ban & 1000m gallop - AR79(4)
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. CAPITAL GAIN – Very lame near fore fetlock – Veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Change of Racing Tactics
Race 6. HOLBROOK – Trainer advised intention to ride more forward if circumstances permit.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. FINNFERNO – App M. Wishart
Race 3. LET’S CHEER AGAIN – M. McGillivray
Race 3. MIGHTY MITTERE – R. Stewart
Race 4. WANDABAA – M. Du Plessis
Race 4. APPLECROSS – B. Thornton
Race 4. BELLARINA MAGIC – S. Cormack
Race 5. QUEEN OF KINGSTON – J. Bayliss
Race 6. HOWICK – App C. Bayliss
Race 6. SLOW HANDS – M. McGillivray
Race 6. DOWNLOADING – B. Thornton
Race 7. SIESTA KEY – L. Cassidy
Race 8. FORTIFICATION – L. Cassidy
 
Protests
Nil
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision