QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER – SHOWERS   TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/HEAVY 10 @ 10:15 AM
RAIL – 3M                             PENETROMETER – 5.9
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, P. Zimmermann, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – R. Thomas, A. Redding, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz, Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, R. Gonchee, G. Gray
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As a result of the track downgrade to HEAVY 10, stewards acceded to requests by a number of trainers to scratch, as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: EVIAN BENCHMARK 90 H’CAP – 2200M
 
OUTRAGED – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ANTON EN AVANT – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice T. Brooker was questioned regarding her riding of the horse. She stated that the instructions were similar to the previous start when the gelding won at Doomben to have ANTON EN AVANT racing wherever comfortable. She indicated that after travelling a short distance she felt that she would be placed one off the fence, however, MY GIULIANO improved to her inside which forced her to race three wide. She added that she went forward and was of the belief that EMPHASIS might go to the fence but unfortunately that did not happen and she then was in a position three wide without cover. She added that ANTON EN AVANT was under pressure from the 600m.
 
Race 2: WATPAC QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1050M
 
ONLY WANNA SING – Had to steady away from heels near the 700m. Bumped near the 600m. R. Stewart reported at scale that his mount failed to handle the track conditions today.
 
JUST FAVULOUS – Jumped awkwardly. Shifted out when racing greenly near the 600m and bumped another runner. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
DANCING DIVA – Restless in the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race. Had to steady off heels near the 800m. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
Race 3: PULLMAN BRISBANE AIRPORT CLASS 3 PLATE – 1050M
 
ALATORA – Had to be restrained off heels approaching the 800m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
 
DANSU – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room.
 
REAL CUTE – Slow to begin.
 
OUR JAMAICA – Trainer M. Lakey advised that the horse would be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
WINTER BRIDE – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 4: ACCORHOTELS QTIS 3YO FILLIES H’CAP – 1050M
 
COOROI CHASE – Co-trainer P. Hulbert was fined $200 for the late declaration of T. Brooker as rider. After dislodging the rider en route to the barriers, the filly jumped the false rail near the 1350m chute, was quickly recaptured, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race. Co-trainer P. Hulbert was questioned regarding the horse’s improved performance. He stated that at its previous start the filly did not run on after travelling well and he was of the opinion that it may not have appreciated the track conditions on that occasion. He added that the filly is better suited on rain-affected tracks.
 
SOLO MELODY – Restless in the barriers, reared as the gates opened and lost ground. Bumped on the hind quarters after leaving the 300m.
 
SWEET ORPHAN – Shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of a tiring runner near the 300m and made contact with another runner.
 
Race 5: CATALINA SOUNDS QTIS 3YO C&G H’CAP – 1050M
 
ST PATRICKS DAY – Held up for some distance approaching the home turn.
 
REDEX – M. McGillivray reported at scale that his mount never handled the track conditions.
 
After further rain had fallen, stewards inspected the track following the running of this race and declared the remainder of the meeting postponed at 2:30 pm due to the condition of the track in the straight not being suitable for racing.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4. Co-tnr. P. Hulbert - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Leprechaun Lad, Sharp Speedo, Rising Luck, Revaldor, Redex, Beaumaris, Dansu, Only Wanna Sing, Miss Sara, Dancing Diva, Saint Patricks Day, Real Cute, Killerman’s Run
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           MONTEUX – R. Stewart
Race 3.           OH BOY – M. Murphy
Race 4.           COORI CHASE – T. Brooker
Race 9.           EXPLOSIVE ONE – M. Murphy
 
Late scratchings
As a result of the track downgrade to HEAVY 10, the following horses were late scratchings:
 
Race 1.          THE RUMOUR FILE – 10: 30 am
Race 2.          DESERT KNIGHT – 10:40 am
                        EXACTAMENTE – 10:40 am
Race 3.          STAR JUSTICE – 10:40 am
                        CAPITAL CONNECTION – 12:03 pm
                        RAVEN’S WING – 10:45 am
Race 4.          INITIALIZE – 12:04 pm
DARKTOWN STRUTTER – 10:45 am
COOL MOVER – 10:40 am
Race 5.          WHYPEEO – 1:47 pm
TRIPLE ARROW – 10:40 am
Race 7.          BOURBON ROAD – 12:03 pm
                        SPRING TYCOON – 1:53 pm
MANAYA – 10:45 am
Race 8.          MOST IMPORTANT – 12:20 pm
BIG MONEY – 11:05 am
UPSTART PRIDE – 2:00 pm
Race 9.          DANCE OF HEROES – 11:15 am
                        BLACKJACK BELLA – 11:15 am
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision