QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY                           RAIL – 0.5M             PENETROMETER – 5.95
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 7
HEAVY 8 (Retrospective to Race 2)
HEAVY 9 (Retrospective to Race 3)
HEAVY 10 (Retrospective to Race 4)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – M. Knibbs, N. Boyle, C. Albrecht, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – I. Schultz
Judge – M. Mawhinney, J. Coleman, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – R. Gonchee, J. Crompton, M. Nixon
Starter – J. Roberts, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Sunshine Coast Saturday 27 January 2018 – Race 1:
 
Trainer M. Costa reported to stewards that the results of blood tests carried our on LYRIDS revealed the possibility that the horse was suffering from a virus and advised that he would give the gelding a 2-week break.
 
From Sunshine Coast Friday 2 February 2018 – Race 6:
 
When asked to explain the performance and recovery of OUR NETBANK, trainer T. Gollan stated that in his view the filly did not handle the rain-affected track, however had recovered well and he will review its current racing preparation.
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer N. McCall was fined $200 for failing to declare riders for LEGENDARY LUKE (Race 3) and WITNESS (Race 7) by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: SKY THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1050M
 
PINCH MEMORY – Slow to begin.
 
SPIRIT OF CHEROKEE – Attempted to buck for a few strides shortly after the start. Trainer C. Munce was advised that the colt must trial prior to racing again.
 
RED DOULTON – Hung in badly in the home straight and proved difficult to ride.
 
SASSY STYLE – Hampered shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.
 
Race 2: GIRLS DAY OUT RACEDAY BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP – 2000M
 
EXOTERIC – Slow to begin.
 
PERILOUS LOVE – M. Cahill was fined $300 for using the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
DUKE OF CHRISTOPHE – Slow to begin.
 
MOON AND THE STARS – Raced three wide without cover from the 1200m.
 
I FEEL GOOD – Slow to begin.
 
IDLE SITUATION – Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $100 for failing to claim his full allowance. Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $200 for using the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to HEAVY 8 retrospective.
 
Race 3: HASTINGS DEERING BENCHMARK 70 H’CAP – 1600M
 
PRIVATE HERO – Slow into stride. Bumped heavily near the 1500m.
 
LEGENDARY LUKE – Raced in restricted room near the 1400m and had to be steadied.
 
WACK’EM – Raced three wide in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward to race outside the leader after the 1200m.
 
RHYMING – Steadied from the heels of SYAMANTAKA MANI (B. Pengelly) near the 1400m. B. Pengelly was reprimanded.
 
SYAMANTAKA MANI – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer M. Leitch advised that the horse would be sent for a spell.
 
CHAMPAGNE ROCK – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Robinson was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to HEAVY 9 retrospective.
 
Race 4: CIVFORCE PIPELAYING QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1350M
 
RANCHO MONTOYA – Slow into stride. D. Browne reported that his mount failed to handle today’s heavy conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
JOHNNY WHITESOX – B. Stewart was fined $200 for using the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
TROMMELSCHLAGEN – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
REAL KAOS – Slow to begin.
 
RIO ROSIE – Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $100 for failing to claim his full allowance.
 
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to HEAVY 10 retrospective.
 
Race 5: DANIEL BULLIMORE OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
STELLA OMBRA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BULLPIT – Fractious in its stall and was then slow to begin.
 
Following the running this event a delegation of riders expressed concerns about their poor visibility whilst riding in the heavy track conditions. Whilst most riders conceded that the racing surface provided safe footing for the horses, the significant amount of kickback resulted in them having extreme difficulties in having sufficient visibility to ensure the safety of themselves, their mounts and their fellow riders. Bearing in mind that upcoming races had large fields, and that rain was continuing, a vote amongst the riders determined that the vast majority of riders did not wish to continue with the meeting as they believed their visibility would diminish. Therefore, stewards declared that the remainder of the meeting not proceed.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. B. Pengelly – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. M. Cahill - $300 – use whip 9 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 2. App. M. Murphy - $100 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 92(12)
Race 2. App. M. Murphy - $200 – use whip 8 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Races 3 & 7. Tnr. N. McCall - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 4. App. M. Murphy - $100 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 92(12)
Race 4. B. Stewart - $200 – use whip 9 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Red Doulton, Cossie, Sornja, Duke of Christophe, Private Hero, Rhyming, Maybe Even You, Wack’em, Rancho Montoya, Time to Play, Real Kaos, Lucky Black, Dream Finnish, Tversky, Jadentom, I’m Alone, Amenzel
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. SPIRIT OF CHEROKEE – attempted to buck – trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 3. CHAMPAGNE ROCK – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.           LEGENDARY LUKE – B. Stewart
                        MYSTERIUM – T. Brooker
                        CHAMPAGNE RICK – M. Murphy
Race 6.           JADENTOM – J. Lloyd
                        PRIMED FOR DESTINY – T. Brooker
Race 7.           WITNESS – A. Fancourt
                        GENERAL COS – A. Sewell
                        ADJOURNED – Z. White
Race 8.           STEAMIN’ – J. Lloyd
Race 9.           STONECAST – J. Lloyd
 
Late scratchings
Race 7.          DEEP IMAGE – 2:26 pm – track downgrade
 
Published subject to correction upon revision