QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2024

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING – Soft 7
RAIL – +11m

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, B. Wright, E. Tickner, O. Legg, J. Mitchell, A. Brook.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Sunshine Coast 9.6.24 – Race 5
Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the tactics adopted on MINTAKA LAD by Jockey K Wilson-Taylor. Evidence provided by Jockey Wilson-Taylor indicated that he was mindful that the horse was racing over 1600m for the first time and that he did not wish to overly restrain the horse for fear of disrupting the horses breathing. Jockey Wilson-Taylor further stated that he had been instructed to ride the horse in a forward position from the wide barrier, however had not realised that he had established such a significant lead during the middle stages. Trainer D Vandyke advised stewards that prior to the event, following discussions with K Wilson-Taylor, he had anticipated that the horse would lead, however was surprised that MINTAKA LAD established such a significant lead during the middle stages. Furthermore, with hindsight this may not have been the right decision, and he would have preferred for the horse to have been ridden with slower sectionals. Stewards examined available betting information, which did not uncover any activity of concern. Stewards also analysed the sectional times of MINTAKA LAD, which supported that the tempo set by the gelding, during the first 1000m, was higher than would normally be expected in a 1600m race at this venue. Stewards found that Jockey Wilson-Taylor had made an error in judgement in that he had failed to attempt to place more restraint on MINTAKA LAD between the 1200m and the 600m, as he had misjudged the lead that he had established during this portion of the event. The available sectional times establish, in the Steward’s opinion, that whilst Jockey Wilson-Taylor erred during this section of the event, they do not support that this error was so unreasonable to render him culpable under the rules. Stewards are not satisfied that, given MINTAKA LAD was having its first start over 1600m, had Jockey Wilson-Taylor ridden the horse with more restrained during the early and middle stages the horse would have finished in a better position and for these reasons intend taking no further action.

GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 3 – A. Mallyon +0.5kg.

Race 1: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC 3 AUGUST QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1200 M

BOROGORU – Bumped heavily after the start.

KOOL BRUCE – Approaching the 100m when tiring, hampered when LIPAROTA shifted out to improve.

MISTER BIANCO – Became awkward in its action and shifted in passing the 600m. Laid in over the concluding stages.

WANGANEEN – Raced very keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted out approaching the 900m and raced wide for the remainder.

WHAT ARTISTS DO – Shifted out on jumping and bumped BOROGORU.

ZOUCHASE – Performed below expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer N. McCall advised that mucus was evident in the gelding’s nostril several races later and it was her intention to have an endoscopic examination performed and would report back to Stewards.

DREAM SMART – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

LIPAROTA – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and was inclined to lay out. Raced greenly throughout. Trainer K. Schweida reported following today’s disappointing performance that the filly will now be sent for a spell.

REMLAP KAVA – Improved onto the heels of the tiring WANGANEEN passing the 200m before shifting in, shortly thereafter near the 100m, momentarily steadied from the heels of WHAT ARTISTS DO.

Race 2: MEKKA RACEDAY 17 AUGUST QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M

CATALAN COMET – Began very awkwardly and became unbalanced.

COTTO – Began awkwardly.

HERECOMESANTORINI – Became awkward in its action and shifted in passing the 600m. Raced wide throughout.

LIKE SMOKE – Buffered between runners on jumping and lost ground. Laid in when placed under pressure over the final 200m.

PLUS SIXTY ONE – Slow to begin.

BUCKS FIZZ – Shifted in on jumping. Laid out when placed under pressure leaving the 200m.

WINNING EDITION – Jockey V. Duric was replaced by J. Bayliss. Stewards noted the explanation tendered by Jockey V. Duric. Began awkwardly and shifted in. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

Race 3: XXXX CLASS 3 PLATE 1000 M

The start of this event was delayed after the blinkers of PINK CASHMERE needed adjusting after being loaded into the barriers.

BALTRAY – Slow to begin. Laid out abruptly when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

IN THE BLINK – Slow to begin.

PARTY SPIRIT – Laid out when placed under pressure leaving the 200m. When asked to comment on the mare’s performance, Jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance.

PINK CASHMERE – Slow to begin.

FIRST PERSON – Raced wide throughout.

Race 4: THE GIBSON MAIDEN PLATE 1400 M

AMADOR – Began awkwardly. Leaving the 600m, raced ungenerously and shifted out abruptly causing its rider to be unbalanced.

FINE AND RARE – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SUPIDOCHARGED – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

KENSHIN MARU – Trainer L. White was reprimanded pursuant to AR 106(2) for presenting her horse to the enclosure with the incorrect gear.

ISLAND LADY – Leaving the 600m was inconvenienced and crowded for room when AMADOR shifted out abruptly.

ADDITION (NZ) – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority.

EXPRESS PAYMENT – Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight, obliging it’s rider to stop and straighten on multiple occasions.

KELLISA – Had to be reshod in the stalls after losing its near hind plate. Raced wide with cover.

Race 5: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1800 M

BROOKHAVEN – Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.

SOUTHERN STOCK (NZ) – Slow to begin.

FIFTH POSITION (IRE) – Trainer T. Gollan advised a change of tactics and would attempt to lead. Ridden accordingly. Passing the 300m, shifted out abruptly before being corrected and shifting back in passing the 200m and continued to race greenly for the remainder. When asked to comment on today’s tactics adopted, Jockey M. Rodd stated his instructions were to attempt to lead and allow the gelding to find its own rhythm which ultimately meant he led by a good margin and when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight, failed to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

GOLDEEL – Laid out in the early part of the home straight before shifting in. Near the 300m, improved onto the heels of FIFTH POSITION and was obliged to alter course to its inside to secure clear running. Near the 250m, was tightened between FIFTH POSITION which rolled in slightly and SECURITY ADVISOR which shifted up the track several horses and was obliged to steady. Apprentice M. Castle rider of SECURITY ADVISOR was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its near foreleg. Trainer T. Sears was advised GOLDEEL would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

LATELY (NZ) – Slow to begin. Near the 250m, obliged to shift in abruptly to avoid the heels of GOLDEEL which gave ground.

SECRET SHEEMA (NZ) – Slow to begin.

SECURITY ADVISOR – Shifted out abruptly near the 250m. Laid out leaving the 200m. Apprentice M. Castle pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(ii) in that she used her whip 9 times prior to the 100m (13 strikes totality). Apprentice M. Castle’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, commencing midnight 14/7/2024 up to and including midnight 22/7/2024.

Race 6: U&U RECRUITMENT BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP (4YO ONLY QTIS BONUSES APPLICABLE) 2231 M

YET HE MOVES – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey V. Duric stated that in his opinion the gelding raced too keenly and may find shorter distances more to its liking.

COUP DE TONNERRE – Trainer J. Bruce advised a change of tactics and would attempt to lead if circumstances permit. After being caught wide early was allowed to stride forward and settle just off the pace. Apprentice C. Collis was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out over the finish line.

LEATHER JACKET LEW – Began awkwardly. Raced wide until the 1800m.

AIDEN – Jockey M. Hellyer reported his mount was inclined to hang out.

PRINCETON AWARD – Over raced approaching the 1600m.

COUNTER (GB) – Began awkwardly and shortly thereafter hampered between runners before restraining to find a position. Raced wide until the 1700m. When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey M. Rodd reported that in his opinion the gelding did not see out today’s distance.

SAVILEO – Trainer J. Bruce advised a change of tactics and would attempt to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. After being urged forward from the barriers, settled into a mid-field position. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Near the 250m was bumped.

FLASH PRINCE – Began awkwardly, hampered between runners and lost ground.

Race 7: SKY RACING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1400 M

SPIN DOCTOR – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

INCA TRAIL – Trainer J. Bruce advised a change of tactics and would attempt to lead if circumstances permit. Settled in a forward position.

Race 8: LADBROKES EASY FORM CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600 M

SHY GUY – Raced wide throughout.

TANNENBURG – Raced keenly for a short distance approaching the 1000m. Laid out when placed under pressure over the final 100m.

DARK TANGENT – Very slow to begin.

MOONSHINE RUN –Raced wide throughout. Became awkward in its action and shifted in passing the 600m. Brushed rounding the home turn by JENNI MOREESE.

YALLA – Near the 1200m, shifted in before being corrected by its rider and allowed to stride forward.

FIREBOLT – Raced keenly for a short distance leaving the 700m.

JENNI MOREESE - Became awkward in its action and shifted in passing the 600m.

KING OF SWING – Raced wide throughout. Near the 350m whilst weakening, steadied from the heels of SHY GUY, and shifted out.

EL KABONG – After beginning moderately, was ridden along by its rider, and approaching the 1400m when racing keenly, momentarily raced in restricted room to the inside of TANNENBURG. Commenced to over race leaving the 1300m. Approaching the 1200m, momentarily steadied from YALLA which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4 – Trainer L. White – AR 106(2) – presenting her horse to the enclosure with the incorrect gear.
Race 5 – Apprentice M. Castle – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.

Suspensions
Race 5 – Apprentice M. Castle – AR 132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 9 times prior to the 100m (13 strikes totality) – license to ride in races suspended for 7 days commencing midnight 14/7/2024 up to and including midnight 22/7/2024.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race.
FINE AND RARE, LATELY, COUP DE TONNERRE, COUNTER, RIMBAUD, JENNI MOREESE.

Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5 – GOLDEEL – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 8 – DASH DASH DASH – veterinary clearance required.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: 12e REMLAP KAVA - Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Race 2: 9 WINNING EDITION - Jake Bayliss
Race 4: 16e KELLISA - Marnu Potgieter (a3/53kg),
Race 8: 15e KING OF SWING - Ms Samantha Collett
17e EL KABONG - Marnu Potgieter (a3/53kg),
18e DEAL AN ACE - Robbie Dolan

Late scratchings
Race 8 – #7 DASH DASH DASH – late scratching at 12:08pm on 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.