QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM –  SATURDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – 5M                         PENETROMETER – 4.56
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch,  R. Hitchener, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales –  T. Frazer
Judge – A. Redding, I. Shultz, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – A. Schofield, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – M. Heffernan
Starter – P. Cousins, R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
GENERAL
 
Jockey R. Wiggins  was fined  $300 in that he had in his possession in the jockeys' room  a mobile phone prior to Race 8.
 
 
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Race 1: QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institutre Open H'cap – 2200m
 
ALL CLEAR – Jockey G. Colless reported that he was unable to restrain his mount after passing the 1600m and it was not his intention to lead by such a margin in the middle stages.  Trainer N. Doyle stated it was not his instructions to lead by that margin but had expected the horse to perform well as it was stepping up into a more suitable distance. He added that whilst the mare had cover at its previous start over 1600m, it did not finish the race off well.
 
EMERALD CITY – When questioned, apprentice J. Oliver reported that the race was not run to suit the gelding as it appreciates sitting just off the pace and then being able to sprint in the straight. He added it was under pressure from the 600m.   A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and  a swab sample was taken.
 
 
Race 2: Naturally Australian Meat & Game QTIS 2yo Plate – 1000m
 
FUTURE EVENT – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
PINS FOR ARROWS – Slow to begin.  Had to be restrained from heels near the 700m.  A post race veterinary examination of  revealed soreness in the off fore and off hind legs. Trainer D. Kelly advised that the filly  would now be spelled, however a  veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
 
DREAM KISSES – Had to be restrained from heels near the 600m. Raced wide without cover.
 
GWAPO – Had to be restrained from heels near the 600m.
 
I AM VENUS – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
JABROOK – Raced wide without cover.
 
PARISIAN TYCOON – Inclined to hang out throughout the race.
 
 
Race 3: Dean Webb Memorial Benchmark 80 H'cap -  1825m
 
DREAM FINNISH – Trainer M. Nolan advised that the only explanation he could offer for the improved performance was that the mare was forced to race wide on the track at Doomben at its previous start  on 12 November.
 
SPEED GONZALES – Had to be checked off heels passing the 1000m.
 
BLUE LION – Raced wide from the 1000m.   When questioned regarding her riding in the middle stages, apprentice T. Brooker stated that when the pace steadied near the 1100m she improved her position slightly as she was of the opinion that THE GREY FLASH was moving to the rail near the 1100m, however soon after THE GREY FLASH shifted back out, which resulted in her racing 3 wide from the 1000m.   She added that she was reluctant to push forward from that point without cover and waited until DREAM FINISH improved so she could take a trail off that mare.
 
ABU BEN ADAM – Jockey B. Stewart accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.
 
 
Race 4: Don Alroe & Sons Benchmark 80 H'cap -  1825m
 
SAGA MISS – Slow to begin.
 
ROCKNET –  Steadied near the 500m when SAGA MISS shifted out.  Jockey N. Day, rider of SAGA MISS, was severely reprimanded for failing to afford SAGA MISS sufficient clearance when shifting ground.

SAHARA SIREN – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
WAR BABY – Raced wide throughout.
 
LORD COCONUTS – Connections advised that the gelding  would now be spelled following its disappointing performance.
 
 
Race 5: McInnes Wilson Lawyers QTIS 3yo C&G Plate – 1200m
 
RANEN - Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
ANOTHER SLIPPER – Slow to begin.
 
BELOSO – Began awkwardly.
 
DOUBT DEFYING – Momentarily tightened for room and had to be steadied near the 900m.
 
 
Race 6: Walking On Sunshine Foundation Class 6 H'cap -  1500m
 
OUTRAGED – Raced ungenerously in the early stages when being restrained.
 
BECKONING LIGHT – Had to be checked near the 1300m when taken out by OUTRAGED.
 
RECKLESS ABANDON – Jockey B. Stewart, rider of the 6th placegetter was reprimanded for  failing to ride his mount out right to the finish of the race.
 
 
Race 7:  Stanton Class 3 Plate – 1200m
 
CASHING UP – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
ZIP TO THE MOON – Jumped away awkwardly. Had to be steadied when tightened for room approaching the 1000m. Jockey D. Browne, rider of HAVASAY, was advised to be fully clear when  shifting ground.  
 
MY GIRL HAYLEY – Knuckled on jumping away.
 
JOMAR'S ELEMENT – Had to be steadied away from heels near the 1100m.  Raced wide without cover.
 
HAVASAY – Raced wide without cover.
 
RIGHT ADVICE – Checked near the 1000m.  Apprentice A. Fancourt, rider of MY GIRL HAYLEY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that  she allowed her mount to shift in near the 1000m, taking STAR OF NIGHT in on to JOMAR'S ELEMENT, which further shifted in, tightening the running of RIGHT ADVICE, which had to be taken hold of and lost its position, and as a result tightened the running of LADY DUPORTH.  Apprentice Fancourt was suspended from riding in races for a period of 11 days, to commence at midnight, 10 December and to expire at midnight, 21 December.  In assessing penalty stewards took into account  her guilty plea and good record.
 
 
Race 8:  IPG Connect George Moore Stakes Group 3 – 1200m
 
SONY LEGEND – Checked approaching the finish line.  Jockey D. Browne, rider of MISS COVER GIRL,  was charged of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift out when not fully clear of SONY LEGEND, resulting in that horse having to be steadied to avoid the heels of MISS COVER GIRL.  After considering the matter stewards did not proceed with the charge after it was established that prior to MISS COVER GIRL shifting outwards, SONY LEGEND was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of jockey R. Thompson, rider of BIG MONEY. Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that  jockey D. Browne was fully responsible for the incident.  
 
HARD STRIDE -  Inconvenienced by MISS COVER GIRL when weakening near the 50m.  Jockey D. Browne, rider of MISS COVER GIRL, was advised to exercise more care.
 
MISS COVER GIRL – Held up in the early stages of the straight.
 
Race 9:  Peak Sports And Spine Centre Mode Plate 3yo Fillies – 1200m
 
Due to an impending  electrical storm, stewards advised all media outlets and TAB that it was their intention to bring this race forward to start at 5.14 pm, however when runners were parading in the yard, stewards made the decision to abandon the last race at 5.07 pm when light deteriorated and an electrical storm was imminent.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6.         Brad Stewart – Jockey – Fail to ride mount (5th) out out to finish of the race  -                    AR137(b)
 
Suspension
Race 7.         Alana Fancourt – A/jockey – 11 days – M/night 10.12.16 to m/n 21.12.16 –                     AR137(a)
 
Fines
Ryan Wiggins -  Jockey – Mobile phone in jockeys room – $300 - AR160B(3)
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
 
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Emerald City, Havasay, Coolring,  Beckoning Light, Crackmeup(NZ), War Baby, Bodega Negra, I Am Venus, Emerald City
 
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.         Pins For Arrows – Lame off foreleg, off hindleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 3.         First Rain – J. Taylor
 
Late scratchings
 
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision