QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB @ EAGLE FARM
 
WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – 10.5 metres
PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – D Aurisch, K Daly, R Hanson
Clerk of Scales – C Simpson
Judge – M Mawhinney, R Thomas, A Redding
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, K Kilpatrick
Starters – S Lister, H Anderson
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following weight variations for today’s meeting:
Race 1: MY PINS – B Loy 56kgs (+0.5kg)
 
 
Race 1: CENTURY POOLS Maiden Handicap 1500 metres
 
On return to scale connections of third past the post DUTCH GOLD viewed the patrol footage over the concluding stages before electing to lodge a protest against first placegetter BLAZEN BOOTS alleging interference approaching the winning post. After taking evidence from connections of both runners and viewing the patrol footage Stewards found that at approximately the 50m BLAZEN BOOTS shifted out under pressure taking DUTCH GOLD wider on the track, however bearing in mind the proximity to the winning post where the incident took place and the margin, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that DUTCH GOLD would have finished ahead of BLAZEN BOOTS and the protest was dismissed.  
 
DUTCH GOLD – Began awkwardly. Bumped near the 300m. Taken wider on the track over the concluding stages when BLAZEN BOOTS shifted out under pressure. J Orman, rider of BLAZEN BOOTS, was advised to exercise care in similar circumstances.
 
BLAZEN BOOTS – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
SUKICHE – Change of tactics, to be ridden back in the field with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Jumped out at the start. Obliged to steady from heels near the 1000m.
 
DREAMING JEANIE – From the wide barrier was restrained at the start and shifted across heels to obtain a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
STAR OF COUTEAU – Approaching the 500m shifted in of its own accord and contacted the running rail and became unbalanced. Approaching the 300m bumped DUTCH GOLD when shifting out to improve.
 
ROSE OF MAHER – Raced three wide in the early stages of the event.
 
DESTINATION SYDNEY – Bumped at the start when SUKICHE jumped outwards.
 
 
 
Race 2: SUNLOVER POOL HEATING Class 4 Plate 1400 metres
 
GENUINE AL – Bumped at the start when OUR REBEL jumped out. Taken out marginally by BATTLE THROUGH approaching the 300m. Crowded for room leaving the 300m when OUR REBEL laid in and away from BOTTEGA.  Lost off hind plate in running.
 
MAGIC CONQUEROR – Checked leaving the 400mbetween GENUINE AL, which was taken out marginally by BATTLE THROUGH, and OUR REBEL which laid in after becoming unbalanced.  
 
OUR REBEL – Jumped out at the start. Raced in restricted room near the 1100m when crowded by GENUINE AL which shifted in and away from AWESOME LAD. Over-raced in the early stages. At the entrance to the home straight bumped on the hindquarters by MAGIC CONQUEROR which shifted out to improve and became unbalanced and laid in for a short distance before being corrected by its rider near the 300m.
 
TITANIUM – Held up and disappointed for a run leaving the 300m until a point approaching the 200m. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m.
 
 
Race 3: DIGITAL ACCORD QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
AIDEN – Raced keenly in the early stages of the event.
 
BOOM COURT – Began awkwardly.Raced three wide with cover throughout the event.
 
EARLSTON – Over-raced between the 1200m until leaving the 1000m.
 
GALACTIC VOYAGER – Near the 500m shied, became unbalanced and lost ground.
 
SMART RUBICK – Jumped out at the start and bumped NAUGHTY NINJA.
 
MRS PATMORE – Raced three wide with cover throughout the event.
 
NAUGHTY NINJA – Jumped in at the start and bumped SMART RUBICK. Steadied from the heels of RAPID DUDE near the 1200m.
 
NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP – Crowded between runners on jumping and lost ground. Steadied from heels near the 1200m.
 
WESTERN HALO – Change of tactics, to be ridden less forward with cover if circumstances permit. After beginning well and caught wide, was unable to be restrained to a position with cover by its rider and consequently was obliged to race three wide without cover throughout the event.

 
 
Race 4: KEEPING IT WET WATER DELIVERIES Class 2 Plate 1800 metres
 
HOUDINI HUDSON – Checked shortly after the start when heavily bumped on the hindquarters.
 
SHERRIFF CODY – Crowded and taken in shortly after the start.
 
MOKTAFFY – From the wide barrier was restrained at the start and shifted across heels to obtain a rearward position closer to the rails.

PORT MOURANT – Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
ROSE BOUQUET – Crowded shortly after the start and lost ground. Commenced to race keenly approaching the 1600m and shifted to one off position a short distance later. When weakening leaving the 300m, was obliged to steady from the heels of PORT MOURANT which shifted out to improve. M Du Plessis, rider of PORT MOURANT, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
A BIG CHANCE – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
 
FORCHE – After beginning awkwardly, a short distance later shifted in marginally crowding runners to the inside before being corrected by its rider.
 
DERANI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
Race 5: THE POOL TILE Class 3 Handicap 1000 metres
 
FREDERICK THE DANE – Rider B Thompson reported the horse over-raced when positioned outside the leader and this had a detrimental effect on the finishing effort of FREDERICK THE DANE over the concluding stages.
 
VAPORIZING – Jumped in at the start and bumped MUSCHIALLI.
 
BARRADAS – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. Leaving the 600m bumped and momentarily became unbalanced when MISS SUPER shifted out to improve. When asked to comment on the performance rider J Byrne reported the horse travelled keenly throughout the event and was not suited by the way the race was run and was in his opinion disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery and a minor abrasion to the off-hind coronet.
 
MUSCHIALLI – Bumped at the start. Raced wide without cover the majority of the event.
 
RELIABLE RUBY – After beginning awkwardly, was bumped heavily by BONNIE EV, and lost ground.
 
MISS SUPER – Held up for clear running when awkwardly placed at heels leaving the 300m until passing the 200m.
 
BONNIE EV – Jumped in at the start, bumped heavily with RELIABLE RUBY and lost ground, and as a result rider S Cormack became awkward in the saddle for a short distance.
 
 
Race 6: ASTRAL POOL Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
BULLION BOY – Slow to begin. Near the 100m was obliged to shift inwards to obtain clear running. When asked to comment rider W Peel stated the horse settled further back in the field than anticipated, adding that BULLION BOY never travelled comfortably throughout the race and was inclined to race greenly at various stages of the event. Ms Peel added the horse may not have been suited by today’s track conditions, and that BULLION BOY may be better suited in races over a longer distance than that of today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
IMMORAL – Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight until approaching the 200m.
 
TECOMA STREET – Near the 150m, when weakening, momentarily steadied from the heels of JAMAICAN RUMBA which shifted out under pressure.
 
TATTLETALE – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event. Raced wide throughout. Bumped DYED PRETTY leaving the 500m.
 
BIXILON – Slow to begin.
 
DYED PRETTY – Raced wide throughout. Bumped leaving the 500m by TATTLETALE.
 
 
Race 7: WHITE POOL BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1500 metres
 
THE DARK – Began awkwardly.
 
DEMBE – Jumped out at the start. Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
NIGHT GUY – Approaching the 300m obliged to alter course to the inside of DEMBE to obtain clear running.
 
YULONG STATUS – Jumped in at the start. Hampered near the 1200m and taken wider on the track. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
HAMILTON PLACE – Raced wide early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SMYTZER – Crowded at the start and lost ground when tightened between YULONG STATUS which jumped in and DEMBE which jumped out. Improved onto heels leaving 1200m when the pace was steady, shifted out and then allowed to stride forward to the position outside the leader near the 800m.
 
THIRD TIME ROUND – When asked to comment rider B Thompson advised the horse is better suited to races over a shorter distance than that of today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress and superficial abrasions to the inside of both hind legs.
 
MAPLE DOOR – Slow to begin.  Commenced to over-race approaching the 1300m, and near the 1200m shifted out abruptly hampering YULONG STATUS taking that horse wider on the track.
 
 
 
Race 8: TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200 metres
 
VOULAIT – Raced three wide with cover throughout the race. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. W D’Avila, rider of VOULAIT, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.
 
PENASQUITO – Raced keenly in the early stages and near 1000m improved onto heels and shifted out bumping TIDAL RUSH. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until a point leaving the 300m.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Raced four wide without cover throughout the race.

OPTIMO – Slow to begin. Rider R Fradd advised the horse would be better suited in races over a longer distance than that of today.
 
MAXIE TAP – Leaving the 600m improved onto heels and had to be steadied.
 
BULSARA – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event. Weakened noticeably in the home straight. Rider J Byrne reported the horse settled more forward than he would have preferred, adding that BULSURA would be better suited racing with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery.
 
TIDAL RUSH – Obliged to race in restricted room for a short distance leaving the 900m.Raced three wide without cover throughout the race.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 8: Jky W D’Avila – use of whip 7 occasions prior to 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: DUTCH GOLD
Race 4: DERANI
Race 8: EUROMANTIC
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus KINETIC, KING’S EXPRESS, OPTIMO.
 
Protests
Race 1: 3rd v 1st - Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: HECTOR SAGOA – S Collett
Race 1: CEDAR CREEK – T Marshall
Race 6: BIXILON – L Cassidy
Race 7: RESET’s SON – J Taylor
Race 8: TIDAL RUSH – M Cahill
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
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.