RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – 18 APRIL 2015

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5
RAIL – OUT 7M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER READING – 5.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A Reardon
Stewards – I Brown, D Aurisch, M Knibbs, E Barron
Betting Steward – W Flynn
Clerk of Scales – K Daly
Judge – R Thomas, M Mawhinney, J Coleman, G Tozer
Veterinarian – P Reid & S Flynn
Swab attendants – V Burgess, A Schofield & R Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – D Lonergan
Starter –I Smith & R Smith
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From Gold Coast Race Meeting 11/4/2015 – Race 10

Trainer A. Willick reported that NICKY NOCKY was found to have swelling in its near fore leg the morning after its disappointing performance. Ms Willick stated that the mare would now be sent for a spell.

From Doomben Racing Meeting 11/4/2015

Trainer M. Nolan pleaded guilty to a charge under AR140(a)(ii)(b) in that he failed to report that UPSTART PRIDE had sustained a laceration to its forehead in close proximity to its right eye in the days leading up to the race. Mr Nolan was subsequently fined $400.00.

GENERAL

As App M. McGillivray was stood down he was unable to fulfil his riding engagement and was replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


Race 1: Coca Cola Amatil QTIS 2YO H'Cap - 1050m

The start of this race was delayed when NITSA became fractious in the barriers, reared and as a result lost its bridle. The horse was removed from the barriers and examined by the veterinary surgeon. NITSA was subsequently declared a late scratching at 12.15 p.m. by order stewards acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on NITSA were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 12.15 p.m.:-

15 cents in the dollar for the winner - #10 (HELLO HORNSBY)
16 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #10 (HELLO HORNSBY)
17 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #8 (DE LAGO JET)
17 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #3 (CYLINDER BEACH)

Trainer M. Nolan was advised that NITSA must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

DE LAGO JET - As A. Spinks was indisposed due to another riding engagement at the Sunshine Coast stewards permitted D. Griffin to be replaced as the rider. Shifted in away from ROTHBURY approaching the 800m.

ONE MORE MAGIC – Slow to begin.

CYLINDER BEACH – Jumped away awkwardly. Had to be steadied from heels passing the 800m.

ROTHBURY - Jumped away awkwardly.

SYN CITY – Had to be checked from the heels of DE LAGO JET approaching the 800m. Held up when unable to improve rounding the home turn.

PRINCESS CHARM – Became unbalanced when tightened for room approaching the 800m.

FAIR RULER – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

COUNTER MEAL – Raced extremely wide without cover throughout the event.


Race 2: Coca Cola Life BM85 H’Cap - 2220m

GOTTA ZIP – When the pace was slow in the middle stages was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1000m.

WIMPOLE STREET – Near the 1000m had to be eased to avoid the heels of MARKOUT, which shifted in. App B. Appo (MARKOUT) was issued with a reprimand for this incident. Bumped by another runner approaching the 300m.

POP ‘N’ SCOTCH – Inclined to lay in at the entrance to the straight and bumped another runner.

MARKOUT – Overraced during the event.
SCOTTY BE GOTTI – Jockey C. Whiteley reported the gelding was not suited by the slow tempo of the race when it developed into a sprint over the final 600m.


Race 3: Coke Zero BM90 H'Cap - 1640m

HOT SAGA – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages and had to be steadied when tightened for room near the 1300m. Unable to secure clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.

TRAKSTAR – Raced 3 wide in the early stages to a point approaching the 800m.

CAELLUM – Overraced in the early stages of the event.

HARD TICKER – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.

COSMONAUT – Held up for clear running in the home straight until approaching the 100m.

BLACK CASH – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained lacerations to the outside of the off hind pastern and fetlock.

DODGE THE GREY – Jockey R. Fradd was questioned regarding his riding of the gelding particularly after leaving the 1000m whereby he allowed the eventual winner TRAKSTAR, which was racing 3 wide, to cross him. Jockey Fradd stated that it was always his intention to have DODGE THE GREY in a forward position and he rode the gelding aggressively in the early stages and as a result was positioned just behind the leaders. He added that after leaving the 1000m when TRAKSTAR improved quickly to his outside and forward of him he made the decision to take hold of DODGE THE GREY, which afforded TRAKSTAR the opportunity to cross his mount. He further added that in his opinion it was advantageous to be following TRAKSTAR as this would give him a good trail into the race. Jockey Fradd stated that once he elected to improve his position passing the 600m his mount was immediately under pressure and found little under hard riding. Whilst his explanations were noted he was reminded that he should always ride his mounts in a competitive manner which would not leave him open to question. Trainer J. Meagher stated after viewing the video that in future the instructions will be to ride the gelding aggressively throughout the race.

App S. Payne the rider of COSMONAUT was fined $200.00 for changing gear after weighing out.


Race 4: Canadian Club BM95 H'Cap - 1200m

KEMPELLY – Slow to begin.

MADE TO ORDER – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced over the concluding stages when tightened for room.

THEFT – Raced fiercely after passing the 900m and had to be restrained from heels. Continued to overrace in the middle stages.

BAHSA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

ARCHITECT – Rider J. Byrne reported that in his opinion the gelding raced flat today and laid in under pressure in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed ARCHITECT had sustained an abrasion over the near hind flexor tendon.


Race 5: Jim Beam NMW H'Cap - 1050m

MAGIC JEWEL – Slow to begin.

IDLE CHAT – Restrained in the early stages from a wide barrier to gain a position closer to the rail.

PASSATORIO – Held up for clear running and unable to improve from the 600m until approaching the 300m.

WINGED WARRIOR – Held up for clear running in the home straight until inside the final 100m. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding was undertaken after trainer R. Vale reported it had a laceration to the near fore leg medial aspect over the suspensory. Mr Vale will be advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to WINGED WARRIOR racing again.

THAT’S POPS – Knuckled at the start. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of heat stress and had a slow post race recovery.

FLORIDA FELLOW – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.


Race 6: Cascade BM90 H’Cap - 1350m

HVASSTAN – Slow to begin.

LUCKY BLACK – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

PLATINUM STATE – Raced 3 wide throughout the event.

ELUSIVE STORM – Raced 3 wide throughout the event.


Race 7: Mount Franklin Class 6 H'Cap - 1200m

UMASAGA – At the request of trainer C. Anderson the gelding was examined on arrival at the track by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

The start of this race was delayed when IGNEOUS lunged forward after being loaded and made heavy contact with the front gates. IGNEOUS was removed and examined by the veterinary surgeon which revealed the gelding to be bleeding from the near side nostril. IGNEOUS was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3.59 p.m. All monies invested on IGNEOUS were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 3.59 p.m.:-

10 cents in the dollar for the winner - #5 (ROCK ROYALTY)
11cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #5 (ROCK ROYALTY)
11 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #13 (STAY SCHTUM)
11 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #6 (VOODOO BLUE MAGIC)

JACK’S JET – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.

GOJO MIMO – Jumped away awkwardly.

HE DON’T CARE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore over the hind quarters. Trainer R. McCall advised HE DON’T CARE will be sent for an immediate spell.

SHAPIN LADY – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout the event.

VOODOO BLUE MAGIC – Jockey B. Stewart pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR137(b) for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Stewards were of the view that his actions had potentially cost the gelding second placing. B. Stewart’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period two (2) calendar weeks to commence midnight 27 April 2015 and expire midnight 11 May 2015.

App L. Tarrant the rider of 4th placegetter DREAM OF SLIPS was advised to ride his mounts right to the finish line.


Race 8: Sprite QTIS 3YO H'Cap - 1350m

BROOKAJOE – Upon arrival trainer W. King reported to the veterinary surgeon that the gelding had sustained an abrasion to its near side eye. BROOKAJOE was subsequently examined and cleared to start.

GRAPPA BRANDY – Jumped very awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with another runner.

DENARIUS – Bumped heavily at the start. Raced fiercely in the early stages.

WALK TO THE BAR – Slow to begin.

FIRE WITHIN – Raced 3 wide throughout the event.

WE’RE READY - An inquiry was held into the reasons why jockey J. Lloyd became dislodged from his mount near the 350m. Evidence was taken from J.Lloyd and M. Cahill. It was evident that approaching the 400m and leaving that point WE’RE READY shifted out and then shifted back in, which resulted in J. Lloyd becoming unbalanced and falling. J. Lloyd was advised that he must obtain a full medical clearance before racing again. In this incident WHATALOVELYDAY struck J. Lloyd and blundered. A post race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be sore in the near fore shoulder. Trainer J. Pritchard was advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to WE’RE READY racing again.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. B. Appo – App Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 3. S. Payne – App Jockey – Changed gear - $200.00 – AR118A

Doomben 11/4/15
M. Nolan – Trainer – Failed to notify condition - $400.00 – AR140(a)(ii)(b)

Race Day Injury
Race 8. J. Lloyd – Fall – Medical Certificate

Suspensions
Race 7. B. Stewart – Jockey – Failed to ride mount out – 2 weeks (m/n 27.4.15-11.5.15) - AR137(b)

Absent jockeys
App M. McGillivray – Indisposed

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Umasaga, One More Magic, Hello Hornsby, De Lago Jet, That’s Pops, Surah Surah, Hot Saga, Black Cash, Micken, Choice Bro, Flight In Space, Bandit Queen, Hot Rhythm, We’re Ready, Busting Through, Minkus, Magic Jewel, Billy Aucash, Just A Perla, Go Jo Mimo, Jack’s Jet, Stay Schtum, He Don’t Care

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus De Lago Jet, Ms Ba Bella, Just A Perla, Buckin The Blues

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Nitsa – Barrier manners – Barrier Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 5. Winged Warrior – Lacerations – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)
Race 8. We’re Ready – Sore near fore shoulder – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. De Lago Jet – D. Griffin
Race 1. Princess Charm – App B. Appo
Race 3. Bewhatyouwannabe – App T. Wolfgram
Race 4. Made To Order – App L. Tarrant
Race 5. Idle Chat – App B. Grylls
Race 6. Jopa – App G. Goold
Race 7. Dream Of Slips – App L. Tarrant
Race 8. Rockleigh – App L. Tarrant
Race 8. Brookajoe – R. Fradd
Race 8. Grappa Brandy – App A. Hearn

Late scratchings
Race 1. Nitsa @ 12.15 p.m.
Race 7. Igneous @ 3.59 p.m.
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