QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM –WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY 2021

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD(4)
RAIL – +10.5M
PENETROMETER – 5.15

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – P Zimmermann, T Hudson & P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – R Thomas, A Redding & M Mahwhinney
Veterinarian – Dr G Silvestri
Swab Attendants – A Challen & J Crompton
Starter – H Anderson & S Lister

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

12TH JUNE 2021 - GOLD COAST – RACE 5 – GDANSK

Stewards today concluded an enquiry into the running and handling of GDANSK which competed in Race 5 at Aquis Park Gold Coast on Saturday 12th June 2021.

Stewards reviewed the official films and considered evidence tendered by jockey Matthew McGillivray rider of GDANSK, Co-Trainer Toby Edmonds, a review of wagering on the event and a forensic examination of jockey McGillivray’s mobile phone. Stewards noted that whilst GDANSK was hampered on jumping and as a result settled further back in the field than anticipated. Jockey McGillivray’s ride on the gelding over the last 400m appeared to lack sufficient vigour. Jockey McGillivray explained that GDANSK is a difficult horse to ride and as it wanted to lay out, this prevented him from riding it in his usual manner as each time he went to apply pressure to GDANSK it was inclined to shift off its racing line. Stewards when considering McGillivray’s ride on GDANSK relied heavily on the fact, which was evident on the official film that GDANSK had its head turned inwards at various stages in the home straight and was inclined to shift outwards when McGillivray attempted to ride it with more vigour. Stewards were also mindful of the previous racing manners on GDANSK with a warning for hanging issued in Victoria and a bar imposed for hanging out at Aquis Park Gold Coast on the 27th of February 2021. Stewards also noted at its subsequent start it also laid out and proved difficult to ride in the home straight at the Aquis Park Gold Coast 26th June 2021. Stewards when considering jockey McGillivray’s ride and the evidence in its totality noted the circumstances regarding his ride and reminded jockey McGillivray of his obligations to ride his mounts in a manner which does not leave him open to questioning.

Stewards however issued a charge to Jockey McGillivray pursuant to AR114(2) for failing to report to Stewards anything which might have affected the running of a rider’s horse in a race and was fined $500.

26TH MAY 2021 – DOOMBEN – RACE 2 – 1350M

Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reason for J Huxtable falling from SYTHAERO at the 350m. After taking evidence from M Wishart (CHARM BRACELET), A Allen (AMENADIEL), J Orman (VITESSE FRANCAIS) and J Huxtable (SYTHAERO), it was established that J Huxtable’s mount SYTHAERO was inclined to lay in throughout the event and when the incident occurred, SYTHAERO was proving difficult to ride and VITESSE FRANCAIS was racing greenly and shifted out and away from AMENADIEL and as a result, SYTHAERO clipped that runners heels and fell. As Stewards could not attribute blame to any one rider and that the racing manners of both horses were the major contributor to the incident, Stewards took the matter no further.

Race 1: MILLERS SWIM SCHOOL MDN PLT – 1800M

FIORENTE STAR – Near the 1000m commenced to overrace and to be steadied off the heels of WHODAT. Lost an off fore plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the bulb of the off fore foot.

MONACO DELUXE – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay out in the home straight. Rider M Wishart plead guilty to a charge under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted. Rider M Wishart’s license was suspended from a period to start on midnight Sunday 11th July 20201 and to expire on Sunday 18th July 2021. When assessing penalty, Stewards were mindful that this was Apprentice Wishart’s eleventh offence in less than 12 months.

FIFTEEN BLACK – Hung in down the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the corner of its mouth.

FRENCH WHISPER – Jumped awkwardly.

STOCKED AND LOADED – Held up rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the performance, rider N Callow stated that his mount travelled well throughout, however when he placed STOCKED AND LOADED under pressure, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its finishing efforts.

VICTORIA PARK – Overraced in the early stages.

VITESSE FRANCAIS – Inclined to race greenly under pressure in the home straight.

WHODAT – Steadied near the 1400m.

Race 2: XXXX DRY 2YO MDN PLT – 1400M

ARCHDEACON – Shifted out abruptly on jumping bumping heavily with STOCK AND LOADED. Brushed with MILLWARD on several occasions over the concluding stages.

CHIEF ARTIE – When questioned regarding the performance, rider T Marshall could offer no explanation for the performance other than the gelding was extremely fractious prior to the race which may have had an effect. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

HATS – Severely tightened on jumping.

LONDON BELL – Declared a late scratching at 8.30am after being found to be lame in the near hind. Trainer B & D Guy were advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to LONDON BELL starting again.

MILLWARD – Near the 1200m commenced to overrace and became awkwardly placed on the heels of GAME STAR. Brushed with ARCHDEACON on several occasions over the concluding stages.

MISHANI DIVA – Shifted in on jumping bumping with HATS. Apprentice S Tomlinson was fined $300 under AR211 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilo over its allotted weight.

REBEL TINGE – Bumped heavily on jumping when ARCHDEACON shifted out abruptly. Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

Race 3: SKY RACING C3 HCP – 1400M

RIDGEWOOD DRIVE – Near the 1100m commenced to overrace, shifted in and became awkwardly placed on the heels of RISING STAR.

RISING STAR – Rider N Callow reported that his mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages and therefore elected not to place RISING STAR under any further pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

ADELASE – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey M Du Plessis stated that his intentions were to be handy with cover if possible, however when RISING STAR didn’t show the pace that he had anticipated, he elected to stride forward and make use of his position rather than be caught wide. Stewards noted the explanation.

SAN PIERRE – Jumped awkwardly.

Race 4: MULLINS LAWYERS 3YO MDN PLT – 1200M

ALLORA ENZO – Overraced in the early stages.

MAGIC CROWN – Shifted out abruptly on jumping making heavy contact with ROMAN HEIR losing ground as a result. Overraced in the early stages.

MISHANI VANDAL – Raced wide throughout.

ROMAN HEIR – Bumped heavily on jumping.

KOLLUR – Had difficulty securing clear running from the 300m to the 100m and became awkwardly placed on the heels of LEAVE ME ALONG at the 200m.

CHILLI PILLS – Overraced in the early stages. Trailed the field from the 800m and took no competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer D White was advised that the nominations of CHILLI PILLS would be refused in TAB regions until the filly can prove its consistency at NON-TAB venues.

Race 5: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB BM78 HCP – 1600M

PROSPECTUS – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey J Byrne stated that his mount travelled well throughout and could offer no explanation for the poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainers representative B Killion undertook to report back on the condition of the gelding in the days subsequent. A swab sample was taken for analysis.

THE IRONS – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

Following the running of this race, Apprentice M Wishart was stood down by the club’s doctor after showing signs of dehydration. Apprentice Wishart was advised a medical would be required prior to her next engagements.

Race 6: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BM75 HCP – 1200M

PLENTY – Slow to begin and hampered shortly after.

LASHONI – Slow to begin.

NICCONITA – Raced three wide in the early stages before restraining to obtain a position closer to the rail near the 800m.

Race 7: TAB VENUE MODE C2 HCP – 1000M

POTENT VIEW – Bumped on jumping.

APPLECROSS – Severely tightened on jumping and lost ground as a result. Disappointed for a run between BRACKEN and LADY TULESSA near the 250m.

LADY TULESSA – Blundered badly shortly after jumping when placed in restricted room and then took charge of its rider, placing R Stewart at a severe disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off fore heel.

BRACKEN – Raced three wide throughout.

SPECTATE – Shifted in at the start bumping with POTENT VIEW.

Race 8: SPIRIT OF BOOM 3YO BM65 HCP – 1200M

BOOM SPENDER – Bounded on jumping. Bumped heavily near the 350m.

MAGIC IN ME – Bumped on jumping.

KUDU – Near the 900m shifted in and bumped KALIYA. Near the 350m, shifted off the heels of PRINCESS TENKO to obtain a run to the inside and bumped heavily with BOOM SPENDER.

KALIYA – Shifted out on jumping bumping with MAGIC IN ME. Bumped near the 900m.

CHAMPAGNE SPIRIT – Buffeted on jumping.

Race 9: EKKA WEDNESDAY ARCES AUG CL1 HCP – 1200M

ASWAAT- Bumped on jumping. When questioned regarding performance, jockey R Fradd stated that he wasn’t overly disappointed with the run of ASWAAT and believed that his mount didn’t handle the firm track conditions today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

DREAM WEAVING – Knuckled on jumping.

A BIG CHANCE – Reared on jumping. Raced three wide in the early stages.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Gold Coast - 12th June 2021 – Rider M McGillivray – Failing to notify stewards of a condition which may have affected performance - $500 – AR114(2)
General. Jockey L Tarrant – Possession of mobile phone in jockeys’ room - AR218(4)(b) - $200
Race 2. Apprentice S Tomlinson – Weighed in overweight – $300 – AR211
Race 6. Trainer J Gregory – Late rider declaration of FISH ON - $100 – LR67
Race 8. Trainer G Schwenke – Late rider declaration of MAGIC IN ME - $100 – LR67

Suspensions
Race 1. Apprentice M Wishart – Use of whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – 7 days – M/night 11.7.21 – M/night 18.7.21.

Race day injuries/illness
Apprentice Maddie Wishart - Dehydration

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
FIORENTE STAR, MILLWARD, SAFEEYA, DECADE, THE IRONS, LASHONI, POTENT VIEW, SUPER GORGEOUS

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and PROSPECTUS

Warnings/bars
Race 2. LONDON BELL – Lame near hind - Vet certificate required – AR20(e).
Race 4. CHILLI PILLS – Uncompetitive – Nominations refused at TAB venues.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. FISH ON – S Bogenhuber
Race 7. BRACKEN – A Thompson
Race 8. MAGIC IN ME – S Tomlinson
ANGELS SHARE – W Peel
Race 9. MENINDEE – A Thompson

Late scratchings
Race 2. LONDON BELL @ 8.30am – Lame near hind.



Published subject to correction upon revision