QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Good (4)       RAIL – +4M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, B. Tamer, A. Schofield, S. Byatt, O. Legg, M. Smith, J. Mitchell, K. Lemay-Robbins, K. Dean
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson, B. Mannion
Judge – G. Tozer, A. Redding, R. Thomas, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr G. Silvestri, Dr. S. McGinness, Dr C. Johnson, Dr S. Colgan
Swab Attendants – L. Bobeszko, A. Challen, L. Chaplin, J. Crompton, F. Hartford
Starter – R. Smith, P. Cousins, S. Lister
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Eagle Farm 27-5-2023 Race 7 QLD Derby
Stewards inquired into an incident approaching the home turn whereby SPECIAL SWEY (N. Rawiller) was checked when racing between PROMISES KEPT (M. Zahra) and KOVALICA (J. Macdonald). After taking evidence from the riders concerned, and reviewing the available angles, Stewards determined that PROMISES KEPT commenced to shift outwards to secure clear running causing SPECIAL SWEY to race in restricted room between that runner and KOVALICA, before PROMISES KEPT was then corrected by its rider, M. Zahra. It was also determined that KOVALICA shifted in marginally at that point which contributed to SPECIAL SWEY having to be checked. In assessing the matter, Stewards were mindful of the evidence tendered by N. Rawiller, however Stewards were critical of the movement of M. Zahra on PROMISES KEPT and M. Zahra was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a) for this incident.
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 5. J. Guthman-Chester (BANDIPUR) +0.5kg
Race 7. J. Orman (MISS JOELENE) +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: NOVA 106.9 OXLADE STAKES 1300 metres
 
NAMESAKE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
GOLDEN DECADE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
BOOM MASTER – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
HEMAN – Restrained from a wide barrier to take up a position closer to the rail.
 
ABOUNDING – Bumped on jumping by BOOM MASTER. Raced wide throughout.
 
MIGHTY – Over raced throughout. Jockey B. Thompson reported that the filly raced greenly throughout.
 
ZOUKERETTE – Raced wide throughout.
 
QUEEN OF DRAGONS – As R. Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by T. Clark. Jockey R. Maloney was fined $400 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
 
ISTHMUS – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
BANGETTA – Near the 100m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of MIGHTY.
 
Race 2: ASCOT GREEN GUNSYND CLASSIC 1600 metres
 
YELLOW BRICK – Jockey B. Thompson reported that after jumping away well, he was obliged to settle a pair further back than anticipated. He added that the gelding failed to show its customary turn of foot in the home straight and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SANDPAPER – Hampered on jumping.
 
REDIENER – Jumped awkwardly.
 
BROOKHAVEN – Restrained from a wide barrier to take up a position closer to the rail.
 
PAIENBARA – Jumped awkwardly.
 
THE RACKETEER (NZ) – Jumped awkwardly.
 
END ASSEMBLY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and contacted SANDPAPER.
 
BETTCHA THE CROWN – Jumped awkwardly, and then commenced to lay in during the early stages.
 
Race 3: CHANNEL 7 THE WAYNE WILSON 1600 metres
 
DARK DESTROYER (NZ) – Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 300m. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
DRAGON LEAP – Underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Hampered on jumping.
 
SINAWANN (IRE) – Over raced during the early stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until passing the 150m.
 
MUNHAMEK (GB) – Over raced early and middle stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and until the 200m.
 
BIGBOYROY – Began awkwardly. Jockey K. McEvoy stated that he had to place the gelding under pressure in the early stages and had to push forward to take up its customary leading position and the gelding weakened noticeably when placed under pressure in the home straight.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near foreleg. Trainer’s representative Mr B. Killion was advised that BIGBOY ROY will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Mr Killion advised that BIGBOYROY will now be sent for a spell.
 
ANTINO (NZ) – Began awkwardly, shifted out and contacted DRAGON LEAP. Jockey J. Orman stated that he anticipated racing further forward, however restricted room on jumping and obliged to settle further back.
 
CHARMMEBABY (NZ) – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, jockey C. Williams stated that he anticipated settling behind ANTINO and BIGBOYROY. He added that after ANTINO failed to push forward, and after being trapped wide in the early stages, he found himself settling in a position outside the leader.  He further added that CHARMMEBABY weakened under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4: XXXX BRISBANE CUP 3200 metres
 
KUKERACHA (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SELINO (GB) – Over raced for a short distance passing the 1600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
NERVE NOT VERVE (NZ) – Raced wide during the early stages.
 
AL AABIR (IRE) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
WARNING – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure on rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Collett was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
TEOFILO STAR (IRE) – Slow to begin. Jockey T. Clark, when asked to comment on the performance, stated that he was of the opinion that the gelding may have failed to handle the seven day back up. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
OUTLANDOS – Raced wide throughout. Passing the 300m was momentarily inconvenienced, and had its hindquarters turned by the weakening CREDIT CRUNCH, which shifted out.
 
YAPHET – Over raced for a short distance passing the 1600m. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Disappointed for a run passing the 400m. Shifted in to improve passing the 200m, and held up behind ESSENTIAL SKY, and then found clear running passing the 150m.
 
SOUTHERN STOCK (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
ESSENTIAL SKY (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
CREDIT CRUNCH – Raced wide throughout. Jockey D. Thornton that after racing three wide and in his opinion the mare may have been outclassed.
 
Race 5: MAKERS MARK HINKLER HANDICAP 1200 metres
 
ALPINE EDGE – Raced wide throughout.
 
WEONA SMARTONE (NZ) – Approaching the 1000m, when racing fiercely, hung out and became awkward at heels. Raced in restricted room passing the 200m between TWO YA GOT and VESPERTINE. Raced wide throughout. Jockey R. Maloney reported that the gelding failed to stretch out. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
BACCHANALIA – Slow to begin.
 
PRIME CANDIDATE – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight, and passing the 250m was obliged to shift wider to improve. Jockey J. Orman stated that he anticipated settling closer to the speed, and after being held up on entering the home straight, was disappointing in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occurrence that PRIME CANDIDATE had bled, the gelding will now incur a lifetime ban from racing under the provisions of AR79(4).
 
RANGES – Carried wider approaching the 1000m when WEONA SMARTONE shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
 
THE BIG GOODBYE – Commenced to over race for a number of strides passing the 700m.Raced wide throughout.
 
AXE – Raced wide throughout.
 
BANDIPUR – Bumped shortly after the start. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until inside the 200m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
VESPERTINE – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift in, then raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 200m.
 
BLONDEAU – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 300m to the inside of THE INFERNO and was obliged to shift wider to improve.
 
EF TROOP – Raced wide throughout.
 
GOLDSBOROUGH (NZ) – Had to be restrained from heels passing the 600m. Awkwardly placed on the heels of BEAUTY LEGACY when attempting to shift out to improve near the 500m, and was then restrained and awkward in its stride shortly thereafter.
 
GREYWORM – Slow to begin.
 
KING KAPA – Began awkwardly.
 
TWO YA GOT – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 200m. A post race veterinary examination revealed bilateral hindlimb lameness. Trainer Mr B. Cavanagh was advised that TWO YA GOT will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.  
 
BEAUTY LEGACY – Shifted out at the start and bumped TWO YA GOT. Carried wider approaching the 1000m. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: SKY RACING THE Q22 2200 metres
 
HUETOR (FR) – Contacted shortly after jumping. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 200m and was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running.
 
WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) – Shifted in and bumped HUETOR.
 
NONCONFORMIST – Slow to begin.
 
BANKERS CHOICE (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
LUNCIES (GB) – Began awkwardly.
 
SERPENTINE (IRE) – Began awkwardly.
 
YOUNG WERTHER (NZ) – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight, and when attempting to improve became awkwardly placed on the heels of LION’S ROAR.
 
LION'S ROAR (NZ) – Raced in restricted room passing the 350m between the weakening KOLDING and LUNCIES which shifted out marginally.
 
KOLDING (NZ) – When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, jockey J. Orman stated that he was instructed to take up a position behind the speed, and from a wide barrier and being trapped wide in the early stages, he allowed his mount to stride forward to take up a position to the outside of SERPENTINE. He added that his mount commenced to over race and failed to respond when attempting to be restrained to obtain cover. He added that his mount commenced to weaken and was disappointing over the concluding stages. Trainer Mr C. Waller confirmed the instructions and was surprised to see KOLDING settling so far forward.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MEDIA AWARD – Slow to begin and was contacted shortly after the start.
 
 
Race 7: LADBROKES J.J. ATKINS 1600 metres
 
CIFRADO – Over raced during the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and had to be corrected by its rider passing the 200m.
 
CHRYSAOR – Over raced during the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
SNAPBACK – Began awkwardly, shifted out and contacted AZULA.
 
MAKE A CALL – Slow to begin.
 
CONGREGATION – Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room approaching the 200m to the inside of AZULA which shifted in marginally.
 
TANNHAUSER – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CIFRADO. Raced wide throughout.
 
CHEVRON – Began awkwardly.
 
CALIFORNIAN – Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight.
 
SOLIDIFY (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages. Held up for clear running on entering home straight. Raced in restricted room approaching the 200m and had to be restrained after becoming awkwardly placed on heels.
 
KING COLORADO – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. On passing the 250m, was obliged to shift in when awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening FELIX THE SCAT.
 
TRIFLING – Jumped awkwardly. Held up on entering the home straight until the 250m.
 
AZULA – Shifted out on jumping and bumped MISS JOELENE. Raced wide throughout. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
MISS JOELENE – Hampered shortly after jumping. Over raced during the early and middle stages.
 
WITHIN REASON – Raced wide during the early stages. Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 200m.
 
MIRACLE OF LOVE – Had to be mindful of the heels of KING COLORADO approaching the winning post after that runner laid out under pressure, whilst racing greenly.
 
Race 8: THE STAR STRADBROKE HANDICAP 1400 metres
 
ROTHFIRE – Began very awkwardly, shifted in hampering HOLYFIELD.
 
SUPERSTORM – Shifted out on jumping, bumping CONVERGE.
 
VILANA – Raced wide throughout.
 
SCALLOPINI – Raced wide throughout.
 
CONVERGE – Hampered on jumping.
 
SURF DANCER (IRE) – As R. Maloney was overweight he was replaced by apprentice T. Schiller. Jockey R. Maloney was fined $400 under the provisions of AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
ELEVEN ELEVEN – Raced wide throughout.
 
THINK ABOUT IT – Raced wide throughout.
 
CARDINAL GEM – Commenced to over race approaching the 1200m when awkwardly placed on heels.
 
HOLYFIELD – Connections advised it is their intention to ride the gelding more conservatively. Ridden accordingly. Hampered on jumping. Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.
 
AFT CABIN – Over raced during the middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
CHAIN OF LIGHTNING – Shifted in on jumping, bumping CONVERGE. Raced wide throughout.
 
PALAISIPAN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, and approaching the winning post, became awkwardly placed on the heels of ROTHFIRE.
 
TICK TOCK QUEEN – A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
Race 9: MAGIC MILLIONS DANE RIPPER STAKES 1300 metres
 
SEPTEMBER RUN – After making minor contact with its head to an overhead partition in the tie up stall area, underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Passing the 1200m became awkwardly placed on the heels of REVOLUTIONARY MISS which shifted out. Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting a slow post race recovery.
 
PROMISE OF SUCCESS (GB) – Raced wide throughout.
 
ROOTS – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 150m.
 
REVOLUTIONARY MISS – Raced wide throughout.
 
MIRRA VISION – Began awkwardly and was bumped.
 
JUAN DIVA – Raced wide throughout.
 
MORE PROPHETS – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground. Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 500m.
 
SHE'S ALL CLASS – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room passing the 300m between ROOTS and COMRADE ROSA. Approaching the 200m, shifted wider and was able to obtain clear running passing the 150m.
 
SALATEEN – Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
COMRADE ROSA – Began awkwardly. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
OPAL RIDGE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
FINEPOINT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
From Race 7. QLD Derby - 27th May 2023 – Jockey M. Zahra – careless riding – AR131(a).
Race 4. Jockey J. Collett – use of whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Fines
Race 1. Jockey R. Maloney – accepting ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $400.
Race 8. Jockey R. Maloney – accepting ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $400.

 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
BOOM MASTER, ABOUNDING, YELLOW BRICK, END ASSEMBLY, MUNHAMEK, ANTINO, TEOFILO STAR, BACCHANALIA, THE BIG GOODBYE, HUETOR, WITHOUT A FIGHT, CIFRADO, SNAPBACK, AZULA, MIRACLE OF LOVE, ROTHFIRE, SUPERSTORM, VILANA, SCALLOPINI, CONVERGE, SURF DANCER, GENTLEMAN ROY, ELEVEN ELEVEN, THINK ABOUT IT, CARDINAL GEM, HOLYFIELD, AFT CABIN, ROYAL MERCHANT, RUTHLESS DAME, CHAIN OF LIGHTNING, PALAISIPAN, TICK TOCK QUEEN, HAWAII FIVE OH, OPAL RIDGE.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, HEMAN, SOOTHSAYER, MUNHAMEK, WARNING, EF TROOP, NONCONFORMIST, MIRACLE OF LOVE, TANNHAUSER, MISS JOELENE, ROTHFIRE, HAWAII FIVE OH, PALAISIPAN, OPAL RIDGE.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. BIGBOYROY – lame near fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 5. TWO YA GOT – bilateral hindlimb lameness – veterinary clearance required.
 
Bleeders
Race 5. PRIME CANDIDATE – both nostrils second occasion – lifetime ban – AR79(4).
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. QUEEN OF DRAGONS – T. Clark (replacing R. Maloney)
Race 5. 19e. BEAUTY LEGACY – R. King
Race 8. 6. SURF DANCER – T. Schiller (replacing R. Maloney)
Race 9. 17e. EKATERINA – M. Dee
 
 
 
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