QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BEAUDESERT HIBERNIAN RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 19 MAY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                       TRACK RATING – GOOD 4         
RAIL – 2M (650m – 250m), True Remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – C. Albrecht, B. Connell, W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – A. Rayward, L. Smyth
Veterinarian – Dr C. Wain
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, A. Schofield
Starter – C. Wallace
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Thursday 17 May 2018: Trainer B. Brown pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 175A in that at the Doomben barrier trials on Tuesday, 13 March 2018, he did orally administer Acepromazine to Khaleesi after it had trialled. In considering penalty, stewards acknowledged Mr Brown’s very good record over 30 years, however were also mindful that his conduct was prejudicial to the image of racing. Mr Brown was fined $400.
 
GENERAL
 
As ambulance personnel were required to attend to a patron who had taken ill, the start times of Races 3, 4 and 5 were put back one race time, with Race 6 rescheduled to 4:48 pm.
 
Race 1: RADIO TAB CLASS 3 PLATE – 1650M
 
The start of this race was delayed 5 minutes due to the late arrival of key personnel at the barriers.
 
AIRLIE REWARD – Overraced and commenced a forward move leaving the 1200m to occupy a position outside the leader near the 700m.
 
RAMATUELLE – Forced four wide near the 1200m before positioning one off near the 600m.
 
FAVOURED GRACE – Held up between the 500m and the 400m.
 
EXPLOSIVE EVIE – Jumped awkwardly. Forced wider at the 1400m.
 
Race 2: EVERGREEN POWER SEEDING MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
MEGASHOT – Slow to begin. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
UNI DRAGON – M. Gray dropped his whip near the 600m.
 
DEEP BLUE SEA – Connections advised it would be the intention that the horse secure a more forward position. Attempted to go forward from a wide gate, however, when left awkwardly placed four wide near the 1100m, was then restrained to a trailing position. When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, apprentice B. Nothdurft stated that whilst he was satisfied he occupied a good forward trailing position, and whilst he believed the horse felt comfortable on today’s firmer surface, it failed to respond to his riding over the final 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had cardiac arrhythmia. A swab sample was taken. Trainer M. Costa was advised that the horsemust trial satisfactorily and that a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, must be produced prior to it being permitted to race again.
 
GOOD LOVE – Tightened  between runners near the 300m.
 
GLOBALLY – Began moderately before improving along the rails to occupy a forward position.
 
HOLLYWOOD STAR – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid in approaching the final turn.
 
Race 3: CANCER COUNCIL QLD HIBERNIAN CUP BENCHMARK 60 H’CAP – 2450M
 
I’LL MISS YOU – Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. Shifted ground over the final 100m.
 
YOU ES COMMANDER – Had to steady near the finish line.
 
CUSHTY PRINCESS – Forced wider by another runner near the 1000m.
 
GET OUTA UTAH – Bumped on jumping. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Shifted wider on the track when overracing near the 1000m and allowed to stride forward to assume the lead near the 750m.
 
JARDINE – Began moderately before improving to occupy a forward position.
 
Race 4: GETTING DIRTY EXCAVATIONS QTIS 3YO CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
SLUGSNEPHEWJONNY – Raced three wide throughout. B. Ainsworth reported that her mount wanted to lay out throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
NATURAL FORCE – Began awkwardly and lost considerable ground.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Bumped on the hind quarters near the 1000m. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
WILL’S BID – Slow into stride.
 
TOLAI MERI – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
ELLA DIVINE – Tightened for room at the 250m.
 
LUCKY FEELING – Slow into stride. Overraced when being restrained to a rearward position near the 900m.
 
ANGELS LOVE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
Race 5: TOP ECHELON BENCHMARK 55 H’CAP – 1100M
 
VINTAGE BEAUTY, which sustained abrasions to the hip and back en route to the course, was declared a late scratching at 1:27 pm. Trainer K. Best was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
BOGEY MAN – Tightened between runners as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Bumped and steadied from heels near the 500m, losing its position.
 
CAPTAIN EYCHE – Had difficulty obtaining a clear run from the home turn to the 100m and laid in for the length of the straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
MARGOT – Hung out under pressure over the concluding stages. Apprentice B. Thornton was reminded of his obligations to ensure he fully tests his mounts to the line.
 
RAINBOW SPIRIT – Jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Brushed the rail near the 500m and shifted out, causing tightening to other runners. Held up momentarily at the top of the straight.
 
YOUR OPTION – Bumped after the start.
 
OVERGROWN – Overraced in the middle stages. Held up on entering the home straight.
 
SHEZA HOTTI – Raced three wide at the tail of the field and tired over the concluding stages.
 
HIDDEN LOVE – Jumped awkwardly as the start was effected, causing interference to other runners.
 
ELITE FORCE – Inconvenienced after the start. Raced three and four wide throughout.
 
OMISSION – Jumped awkwardly.
 
Race 6: LANDSBOROUGH HOTEL CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1400M
 
THE GROOM – Bumped near the 700m.
 
HOUSE OF DRAMA – Began moderately.
 
KING’S MEN – Jumped awkwardly, making contact with another runner. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
ART SHE QUICK – Bumped near the 700m.
 
MONACO MIRACLE – Jumped awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Hung in near the 700m. Hung in under pressure when tiring over the final 200m.
 
MARVEL – Inconvenienced shortly after the start. When questioned regarding her tactics, in particular the reasons why she elected to race several lengths behind the body of the field, A. Badger stated that after being hampered at the start and losing ground, the gelding failed to muster sufficient speed despite her efforts. She added that despite settling further back than anticipated the gelding finished the race off reasonably. Stewards noted her comments.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Ramatuelle, Megashot, Airlie Reward
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Deep Blue Sea, Overgrown, Rainbow Spirit, You Es Commander, Malcriado
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. DEEP BLUE SEA – cardiac arrhythmia – trial, vet clearance including ECG – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. I’LL MISS YOU – difficult to load – warning
Race 5. VINTAGE BEAUTY – injured en route to course, late scratching – vet clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.         TOLAI MERI – B. Thornton
                     ANGELS LOVE – T. Williams
Race 5.         CAPTAIN EYCHE – F. Jervis
                     PORN STAR PETE – A. Sewell
                     OVERGROWN – M. Gray
                     ELITE FORCE – A. Badger
Race 6.         THE GROOM – G. Willoughby
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.         VINTAGE BEAUTY – 1:27 pm – injured en route to course
 
Published subject to correction upon revision