STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –  Good (4), Soft (5) after Race 3      RAIL – +12M Entire
PENETROMETER – 5.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – B. Wright, A. Schofield, O. Legg
Clerk of Scales – D. McMahon
Judge – R. Thomas, A. Redding, J. Law
Veterinarian – Dr. S. Flynn, Dr J. Weir
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, L. Bobeszko
Starter – S. Lister, C. Hurley
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 8. D. Smith +1kg
 
Race 1: GIRLS DAY OUT ON SALE NOW CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1600 Metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection by apprentice C. Graham, rider of second placegetter REGAL POM, against the winner VENDIDIT, ridden by M. Du Plessis, alleging interference over the final 100m. Stewards ascertained that inside the final 100m, VENDIDIT commenced to shift in and passing the 70m, shifted inside the running line of REGAL POM causing that runner to shift in marginally.  After considering the evidence of connections including the degree of interference, the proximity to the winning post and how both runners finished off the race, Stewards could not been comfortably satisfied that should the interference not have occurred that REGAL POM would have finished in front of VENDITIT and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
REGAL POM – Raced keenly during the early stages. Brushed by VENDIDIT near the 100m.
 
VENDIDIT – Approaching the 150m, shifted in and brushed REGAL POM. Jockey M. Du Plessis was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground in future.
 
TOP SPY – Near the 600m, became awkward in its action and lost ground. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey M. Harley stated that after the mare became awkward in its action rounding the home turn, he had concerns with TOP SPY and elected not to place his mount under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer G. Green was advised that TOP SPY must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
KINETIC – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
TAKUNAI – Raced wide throughout.
 
VANCITY – Slow to begin. Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
YUKANUMA – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
 
Race 2: STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE  1200 Metres
 
BUCKS FIZZ – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying clinical signs of heat stress.
 
DAISY'S PRIDE – Blundered on jumping. Over raced during the early stages. Passing the 800m, had to be checked from heels of FEEASHIN MOON when the pace of the race severely slackened.
 
FEEASHIN MOON – Approaching the 800m, checked from the heels of MAGIC ISLAND. Jockey M. Rodd, rider of MAGIC ISLAND, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that near the 900m he allowed his mount to cross to the lead when not fully clear of FEEASHIN MOON resulting in that horse having to be checked. Jockey Rodd’s license to ride in races was suspended for seven (7) days commencing at midnight the 27th of January 2024 until midnight the 3rd of February 2024.
 
LUNAR EIGHT – Passing the 800m, had to be checked from the heels of DAISY’S PRIDE when the pace of the race severely slackened.
 
READY TO RHYME – Slow to begin. Near the 1000m, became awkwardly placed on heels and had to be restrained.
 
 
Race 3: MOUNT FRANKLIN QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE  1200 Metres
 
Following the running of this race, the track was downgraded to a Soft (5).
 
COURAGEOUS GAL – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages.
 
DASHING HOPE – Passing the 900m, had to be steadied when carried in across the heels of PINK THUNDER by MIDORI MOVER, who was carried in by JUNGLE LAW. Jockey M. Harley, rider of JUNGLE LAW, was advised to exercise greater care. Over raced during the middle stages and laid out under pressure rounding the home turn.
 
FRENCH RIVIERA – Began awkwardly. A post race veterinary inspection revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer T. Edmonds was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required prior to FRENCH RIVIERA racing again.
 
JUNGLE LAW – Shifted out awkwardly on jumping.  
 
PHYLISS – Passing the 900m, had to be steadied when racing in restricted room.
 
 
Race 4: SKY RACING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE  1200 Metres
 
KEEP SAFE – Began awkwardly and bumped SCOTTISH FARMER. Jockey B. Thompson reported that in his opinion the gelding felt disoriented and he became concerned with its action and he elected not to place his mount under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed KEEP SAFE to be displaying cardiac arrythmia. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG and will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
MEAN APPROACH – Began awkwardly.
 
ROTHSPHENE – Underwent a gear adjustment on arrival at the barriers. Hung out throughout the event. On return to scale, trainer’s representative for D. Bougoure reported that after the noseband was adjusted behind the barriers, that the bubble cheeker had become dislodged which may have resulted in the horse hanging out. Apprentice Y. Lewis was reminded of her obligations when using the whip on her mount when out of contention. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying sign of heat stress.
 
STROMA ASTER – Laid out approaching the home turn. Passing the 300m, raced in restricted room between GOLD DAZZLER which shifted in marginally and MEAN APPROACH passing the 300m.
 
 
Race 5: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1200 Metres
 
LOVEWILLCOMELATER – Began awkwardly.
 
HOLY TROJAN – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
IN BARCELONA – Shifted in and bumped AUNTY HAZEL. Over raced during the early stages.
 
UP THE COUNTRY – Near the 500m, shifted in abruptly and as a result jockey B. Thompson became extremely awkward in the saddle. When questioned, jockey B. Thompson stated that his mount raced tractably until passing the 600m, and in his opinion may have shied at construction on the outside of the course proper placing him at a disadvantage. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer’s representative for the J. Bruce stable was advised that the filly will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
PLATINUM LIES – Began awkwardly. Jockey N. Beriman was fined $400 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using the whip on nine (9) occasions prior to the 100m, being 4 more than permitted.
 
AUNTY HAZEL – Bumped on jumping.
 
MALARINA – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: XXXX CLASS 2 HANDICAP  1400 Metres
 
LAST CHANCE SALOON – Raced greenly in the home straight. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
NORTHERN DECREE (NZ) – Passing the 700m, shifted in to obtain a run to the inside of CAVAUP and approaching the 500m raced in restricted room for a number of strides. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying mild heat stress.
 
NOTACLUEHOWORWHO – Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
KING TARIK – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a slow post race recovery.
 
SHIPS AHOY – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection on arrival at the barriers after becoming very agitated with an elevated heart rate and profuse sweating in the mounting yard, and was subsequently declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 3.52pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on SHIPS AHOY be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st LAST CHANCE SALOON 7c win, 7c place
2nd BOOM SHOT 6c place
3rd NOTACLUEHOWORWHO 11c place
 
SATASHI – Raced keenly during the middle stages.
 
Race 7:LADBROKE IT! BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP         1200 Metres
 
BAUHINIA ROCK – Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE – Raced wide throughout.
 
JOHN RAMBO – Maloney – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and obliged to shift wider near the 300m to obtain clear running. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying symptoms of heat stress.
 
PERNELL – Slow to begin.
 
BOOM COURT – A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
AMATHUBA – Slow to begin. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
I AM AZZURRO – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 8:DRINKWISE CLASS 1 HANDICAP    1800 Metres
 
ROYAL RIFT (IRE) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
DISPUTED RIVER (USA) – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
MOUNT ZION – Raced wide throughout.
 
SO YOU KNEW – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight. Jockey M. Harley was reminded of his obligations to stop and straighten his mounts when they shift ground in the straight.
 
THE KHAN (NZ) – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey M. Cahill stated that the gelding travelled well during the event, however he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
LEERY – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.
 
BOLD SPLENDOR – Raced wide during the early and middle stages.
 
DANCE BABE – Raced keenly during the middle stages.  
 
LAWBREAKER – Laid out over the concluding stages before being corrected by its rider.
 
DOUBLE QUICK – Began awkwardly.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5. Jockey N. Beriman – use of whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $400.
 

Suspensions
Race 2. Jockey M. Rodd – careless riding AR131(a) – license to ride in races suspended for 7 days starting m/n 27.01.24 and ending m/n 3.02.24.
 

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DASHING HOPE, BUTE MOVES, LOVEWILLCOMELATER, LAST CHANCE SALOON, BAUHINIA ROCK, LEERY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. TOP SPY – poor performance – barrier trial prior to racing again.
Race 3. FRENCH RIVIERA – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
Race 4. KEEP SAFE – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including results of an ECG, and barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards.
Race 5. UP THE COUNTRY – shifted in abruptly – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
 
Protests
Race 1. 2nd (REGAL POM) vs. 1st (VENDIDIT) - DISMISSED
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. 11e. I AM AZZURRO – J. Huxtable
Race 8. 12e. DOUBLE QUICK – C. Waddell
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. SHIPS AHOY – late scratching @3.52pm – veterinary advice.
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.