QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
BRISBANE RACING CLUB @ EAGLE FARM
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 2 JANUARY 2021
WEATHER – Overcast / Showers TRACK RATING – Soft 5, Good 4 after Race 2 RAIL – 2 metres
PENETROMETER – 4.74 Going Stick – Index 10.2, Penetrate – 9.8, Shear 11.1.
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Chadwick
Stewards – D Aurisch, T Hudson, R Hanson, P Zimmermann
Clerk of Scales – T North
Judge – M Mahwhinney, & G Tozer
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn, Dr G Silvestri.
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, J Pedofsky & A Schofield.
Starter – R Smith and H Anderson.
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
EAGLE FARM 26/12/2020 – RACE 4 – MAGIC MILLIONS BJ MCLACHLAN STAKES G3 – 1200M
SHAQUERO – Trainer C Waller since reported that SHAQUERO had pulled up mildly lame in the off fore and subsequently had been treated. He added it was the stables’ intention to carry on with the current preparation.
KILCOY 31/12/2020 – RACE 4 – KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL NEW YEARS EVE MDN PLT – 1200M
TALLAHASSEE LASS - Trainer A Williamson reported that after the hard run TALLAHASSEE LASS would now go for a short spell.
GENERAL
As R Maloney was to be overweight in Races 1,4,7 and Race 9 changes were permitted as per raceday summary. R Maloney was fined $600.00 under AR190(3) for failing to fulfill his engagements.
Jockey G Boss was delayed Race 2 due to flight issues; changes were made as per the rider summary.
Jockey R Plumb was unable to fulfil his engagement for personal reasons.
Jockey B Stewart was unable to fulfil his engagement due to illness.
Race 1: TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 75 HCP - 1000m
LUCKY FIX – Raced three wide throughout. Shifted in near the 500m before being corrected.
HI FIVER – Raced three wide throughout.
ADORADANCER – Performed poorly and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed a poor post-race recovery.
RABBIT HUNTER – Steadied near the 500m when LUCKY FIX shifted in before being corrected.
FLYING MACHINE – Slow to begin. Near the 300m steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of RABBIT HUNTER.
SNOW VALLEY – As R Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by B El Issa.
WALK THE TALK – L Tarrant replaced by Chris Caserta due to traffic delays. Raced three wide throughout.
GENZAI THE WOLF – Slow to begin.
MISHANI REBEL – Steadied when crossed near the 700m. Jockey B El Issa was advised to exercise greater care when crossing.
Race 2: MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS MAGIC TICKET RATINGS BAND 0 - 90 HCP - 1200m
GREY MISSILE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide throughout.
GOODONYA SONJA – Began awkwardly.
LEROYTHECONQUEROR – Fractious in the barriers. Slow to begin.
SAY HAYA – G Boss replaced with Georgina Cartwright due to flight delays. Over raced early. Near 1000m steadied when crossed by RACECOURSE ROAD.
Race 3: MAGIC MILLIONS BENCHMARK 78 HCP - 1810m
Track upgraded to a Good 4.
PICKA PLUM – Near the 1600m momentarily steadied from the heels of SO DAPPER. Held up at the heels of SO DAPPER turning into the home straight. Bumped near the 100m
PLEASED – Jockey N Rawiller was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
NORTH AFRIKA – Raced keenly early.
PLUMARO – Restrained from the wide barrier. Near the 400m steadied from the heels of MISS PENFOLD which shifted out.
MR TICKETS – Raced three wide throughout.
SO DAPPER – Raced keenly early.
PRINNY'S SUCCESS – Began awkwardly and tightened thereafter. Near the 100m bumped with MISS PENFOLD when shifting out to secure clear running.
INDIAN DREAMER – Slow to begin. Shifted in under pressure in the home straight.
PARTNERSHIP – Began awkwardly.
WATCH THE CAT – Restrained from the wide barrier.
MISS PENFOLD – Raced three wide with cover. Near the 100m was inconvenienced to the inside of PICKA PLUM which was bumped out by PRINNY’S SUCCESS. Jockey M Rodd was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
Race 4: MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS 2-Y-O HCP - 1200m
RANCH HAND – Held up approaching the home turn and until approaching the 300m. When asked to explain the colt’s performance jockey N Rawiller stated that RANCH HAND over raced and in his opinion had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort, as he felt its run peaked near the 100m.
GOLDEN EIGHTY – Bumped on jumping.
GLENEAGLES – Over raced early then settled three wide with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed it to be lame in its off fore. Co-Trainer T Edmonds was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to resuming.
PRINCESS BOJACK – Raced three wide. Steadied near the 350m when DU MAURIER shifted out.
WIN BURN – As R Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by Michael Rodd. Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.
AIN'T SHE LOVELY – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide with cover.
QUEEN OF WIZARDRY – Began awkwardly. Disappointed for a run near the 300m before shifting wider to secure clear running.
Race 5: MAGIC MILLIONS INSURANCE BENCHMARK 75 HCP - 1400m
WILLO TITTO – As R Plumb was unavailable, he was replaced by Jag Guthmann- Chester. Restrained from the wide barrier.
POTRO DURO –Bounded on jumping.
NOTHINGFORTHEPRESS – Shifted out and bumped HAIL MANHATTAN rounding the home turn.
LOVE EXPRESS – As B Stewart was ill, he was replaced by Taylor Marshall. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.
HAIL MANHATTAN – Bumped on the hind quarters rounding the home turn.
KATERU – Began awkwardly.
SMART 'N' SEXY – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.
MAHRATTA – Jockey T Brooker was reminded of her obligations regarding the use of her whip when out of contention.
Race 6: MAGIC MILLIONS SHOOT OUT QLTY – 2206m
GREY LION – Bumped on jumping. A post- race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from HEAT STRESS.
BALLISTIC BOY – Became cast in the barriers, removed and declared a late scratching at 3.29 on veterinary advice. Trainer C Anderson was advised that BALLISTIC BOY would need to attain a further barrier certificate prior to resuming. Jockey M McGillivray was cleared on any injury and able to fulfil remaining engagements. A post- race veterinary examination determined the gelding to be sore over the wither.
Deductions as follows,
18c in the dollar for all win bets #9 (BARADE)
16c in the dollar for all place bets #5 (BARADE)
18c in the dollar for all place bets #1 (GREY LION)
12c in the dollar for all place bets # (PHAISTOS)
SO YOU WIN – Slow to begin.
MORTON'S FORK – Raced three wide throughout. Near the 350m bumped with ELABORATE. Checked near the 200m, inquiry adjourned. Jockey G Boss was dislodged when pulling up in the back strait. Due to the injury sustained to G Boss he did not weigh in pursuant to AR 208(3)(b). Assessed by QAS and transported for further observations. A post- race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off fore.
TUMULTUOUS – Bumped on jumping. Jockey M Cahill was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted.
BARADE - Slow to begin.
ELABORATE – Bumped near the 350m.
ADVANCE WARNING –Began awkwardly and shifted out.
SOKUDO – Raced three wide before reaching the position outside the lead near the 1500m.
Race 7: MAGIC MILLIONS VO ROGUE PLATE G3 – 1400m
Race 7 was rescheduled to start at 4.19pm. The start was further delayed 4 minutes when PLUTOCRAT required farrier attention behind the barriers.
OUR PLAYBOY – Near the 600m shifted out after improving onto the heels of PAREDO.
PORTLAND SKY – Slow to begin.
MAGIC CONQUEROR – Cast off hind plate in running.
THUNDER MANIA – Slow to begin.
APACHE CHASE – Blundered on jumping and hampered shortly thereafter.
PALLADAS – Raced four wide.
BATANGAS ENTRY – As G Boss was injured, he was replaced by A Mallyon. Shifted in abruptly near the 1200m despite the efforts of its rider. A warning was placed on the racing manners of BATANGAS ENTRY.
BLACK DUKE – Raced three wide no cover.
ROGUE ROCKER – As B Stewart was ill, he was replaced by Ryan Maloney. Raced four wide.
GOTTA KISS – Checked near the 1200m.
STAROSA – As R Maloney was unable to make weight he was replaced by G Cartwright.
PAREDO – Near the 1200m taken in by BATANGAS ENTRY who then was carried inward onto GOTTA KISS causing that runner to be checked between PAREDO and OSCAR ZULU.
Race 8: MAGIC MILLIONS THE BUFFERING - 1400m
Race 8 was rescheduled to start at 4.52pm
NICCANOVA – Inconvenienced on jumping.
TAMBO'S MATE – As B Stewart was ill, he was replaced by Jim Byrne. Pulled hard early and middle stages.
CHAPTER AND VERSE – Slow to begin. Near the 150m improved on the heels of the tiring DEEP IMAGE before shifting in, to secure clear running.
SOXAGON – As G Boss was injured, he was replaced by B El Issa. Bumped and became unbalanced near the 550m.
BACCARAT BABY – Began awkwardly and shifted in. The stable reported the filly exhibited signs of the “Thumps’ post-race.
RED CHASE – Bumped on jumping and taken in.
DESERT LORD – Near the 550m bumped with SOXAGON.
EMERALD KINGDOM – Cast off hind plate in running.
RECKLESS CHOICE – Slow to begin.
STAMPE – Raced three wide throughout.
KRONE – Raced three wide throughout.
Race 9: MAGIC MILLIONS NUDGEE STAKES LISTED – 1200m
Race 9 was rescheduled to start at 5.28pm
WILD VIXEN – As G Boss was injured, he was replaced by L Currie.
PERSUADER – Began awkwardly.
YES BABY YES – Change of tactics, further back due to wide barrier. Raced three wide with cover.
BLAZING MISS – Raced three wide.
MISS IANO – Hampered after the start.
HOLD THE LINE – Raced three wide with cover.
MAOZI – Slow to begin.
SOCIALISING – As R Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by A Mallyon. Slow to begin.
KISUKANO – Performed below market expectations. Jockey M Du Plessis when asked to comment regarding the filly’s performance stated that it began well and travelled into the race but when paced under pressure failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. KISUKAKO was also sent to be swabbed.
CANUSEE – Raced three wide with cover. Steadied near the 800m when racing keenly. Near the 400m steadied from the heels of KISUKANO which shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination determined the mare had a slow recovery.
ZOFGOLD – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 3 – Michael Rodd – AR131(a) – Careless riding.
Race 3 - Nash Rawiller - AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 6 times prior to 100m. 1 more than permitted.
Race 6 - Michael Cahill - AR132(7)(a)(ii)- 6 times prior to 100m. 1 more than permitted.
Fines
Race 1-Jockey Ryan Maloney – Overweight on SNOW VALLEY, WIN BURN, STAROSSA and SOCIALISING – AR190(3) - $600.
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6 – Glen Boss dislodged – Medical clearance and cognitive test required prior to resuming.
Absent jockeys
Ryan Plumb – Personal reasons.
Bradley Stewart – Ill – Medical required.
Adjourned inquiries
Race 6 – MORTONS FORK checked near the 200m.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
ORIENTAL RUNNER, HI FIVER, GREY MISSILE, KALIK, MR TICKETS, PICKAPLUM, NORTH AFRICA, ROCKIN ARTIE, RANCH HAND,
JETSKI, HAIL MANHATTAN, GREY LION, BARADE, SOKUDO, PALLASAS, PORTLAND SKY, GOTTA KISS, DESERT LORD, STAMPE, LIGULATE, MISS IANO, YES BABY YES.
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, second placegetters and KISUKANO.
Warnings/bars
Race 4 – GLENEAGLES – Lame off fore – Veterinary Certificate required prior to resuming.
Race 6 - BALISTIC BOY – Barrier certificate required.
Race 7 – BATANGAS – Laid in – Warning.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. SNOW VALLEY – Ryan Maloney replaced with Bobby El Issa.
Race 1. WALK THE TALK – Luke Tarrant replaced with Chris Caserta.
Race 2. SAY HAYA – G Boss replaced with Georgina Cartwright.
Race 4. WIN BURN – Ryan Maloney replaced with Michael Rodd.
Race 5. WILLO TITTO – Ryan Plumb replaced with Jag Guthmann- Chester.
Race 5. LOVE EXPRESS – Bradley Stewart replaced with Taylor Marshall.
Race 7. ROGUE ROCKER – Bradley Stewart replaced with Ryan Maloney.
Race 7. STAROSA - Ryan Maloney replaced with Georgina Cartwright.
Race 7. BATANGAS ENTRY – G Boss replaced with A Mallyon
Race 8. SOXAGON - G Boss replaced with B El Issa.
Race 8. TAMBO’S MATE - Bradley Stewart replaced with Jim Byrne.
Race 9. WILD VIXEN - G Boss replaced with L Currie.
Race 9. SOCIALISING - Ryan Maloney replaced with A Mallyon.
Late scratchings
Race 6 – BALLISTIC BOY – Barrier certificate required.
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.