QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – +9m
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D Aurisch
Stewards – J Adams, J Williamson, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – C Simpson
Judge – R Thomas, A Redding, M Mawhinny
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, L Bobezsko
Starter – R Smith
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Sunshine Coast 2/8/2022:
 
Stewards today inquired into a report from the QRIC IIT, which was provided following a stable inspection being conducted at the stables of trainer Tony Haydon on Friday 15 July, 2022.
 
After taking evidence from trainer Tony Haydon, he pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 252A(1) in that he had in his possession at his registered stables a bottle of VAM injectable, which contains cobalt salts. Mr Haydon was subsequently fined the sum of $400. In assessing penalty stewards took into account M Haydon’s good record and accepted that there had been no evidence to suggest Mr Haydon had been using this product.
 
GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: TAB VENUE MODE QTIS Three-Year-Old Class 1 Plate 1000 metres
 
Bend And Snap – Slow to begin. Over-raced for a short distance passing the 600m.
 
Hell Approaching – Stood flat footed and lost ground.
 
Race 2: EUREKA STUD Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
Drammatica – Slow to begin.
 
Our Armistice – Slow to begin. Difficulty securing clear running during the early stages of the straight.
 
Spiccato – Inclined to lay out in the home straight.
 
Dominance – Raced wide.
 
Race 3: XXXX DRY Class 4 Handicap 1000 metres
 
One Shy Ruby – Raced wide.
 
Soul Obsession – Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.\
 
Purple Diamond – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1845 metres
 
Choir Boy – Held up for clear running during the early part of the home straight.
 
Secret Tales – Jockey S Collett reported that after racing wide during the early stages she permitted her mount to stride forward to the lead passing the 1500m. Trainer M Hoysted advised stewards that, in his opinion, the slow tempo and being forced to lead had a detrimental effect on the overall performance. He also added that the horse may not run out a strong 1800m. Post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Becandleni – Trainer L Kelly was asked to explain the seemingly improved performance. He indicated that as the mare has been over-racing he applied a crossover noseband at the horses most recent start and whilst the horse still over-raced he was not dissatisfied with the performance. He added that in todays event BECANDLENI was able to settle and as a result ran on strongly.
 
Endless Mystery – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 700m.
 
Evita La Vie – Whilst weakening over the concluding stages was inclined to lay in and became awkward at the heels of CHOIR BOY.
 
Bury Road – T Marshall reported that when returning to scale the gelding had its tongue over the bit and had made a recommendation to connection to experiment with the use of a tongue tie.
 
Race 5: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY SEPT Class 1 Handicap 1600 metres
 
Otyrar (GB) – Held up for clear running when rounding the home turn and for a short distance near the 200m.
 
Podium – Slow to begin. Raced wide. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Flying Rothe – Steadied from heels near the 900m. Post-race vet examination revealed a minor laceration to the off-fore leg.
 
Lovin' De Quo – Over-raced and steadied from heels when the slackened near the 900m, shifted wider as a result and raced wide from that point onwards. Post-race vet examination revealed cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer D Ward was advised that he must obtain an ECG, vet certificate and he must officially trial the mare prior to racing again.
 
Dacxi Kaboom – Laid in when rounding the home turn and when under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: MEKKA RACES AUGUST BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1500 metres
 
Toomai – Checked when tightened for room near the 1300m. Jockey B Thompson, the rider of ISOLYFE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of THINK HIGH, which was taken in onto the rightful running of TOOMAI, causing that horse to be checked and causing TOROWOTO, which was following to be checked. Jockey Thompson’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 12 August 2022 until 19 August 2022.
 
Think High – Inconvenienced and shifted in near the 1300m.
 
Jeehaan – Slow to begin.
 
Torowoto – Slow to begin. Checked to avoid heels near the 1300m.
 
A Big Chance – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: 2022-23 BRC MEMBERSHIP BENCHMARK 68 Handicap1200 metres
 
Minted – Slow to begin. Placed in restricted room after passing the 1000m. Weakened badly in the straight, post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Hallowed Girl – Reared and lost significant ground at the start.
 
Tierra Del Fuego – Clipped heels and blundered approaching the 900m. Jockey D Smith the rider of TOLKOWSKY pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of GENUINE AL forcing that horse in onto TIERRA DEL FUEGO, which was tightened for room and obliged to be checked and clip the heels of GENUINE AL, blunder and lose ground. Jockey D Smith’s license to ride in race was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 5 August 2022 until midnight 15 August 2022.
 
If You Can Dream – Raced wide.
 
Kokopo Kitty – Slow to begin. Placed in restricted room after passing the 1000m. Had difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m.
 
Beyond Fate – Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 900m.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
Sunshine Coast 2/8/22
Tony Haydon – AR252A(1) -$400 – Possession of a product containing Cobalt Salts.

Suspensions
Race 6: Ben Thompson – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 7days – 12/8/2022 until 19/8/2022
Race 7: Dale Smith – Careless Riding – AR131(a) – 10days – 5/8/2022 until 5/8/2022
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
 
Absent jockeys
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Fetch, Choir Boy, Noble Cat, Magic Charlee, Expectant
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5: Lovin’ De Quo – Post race Cardiac Arrythmia – ECG, Vet Cert and Official Trial
Bleeders
 
Falls
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
 
Protests
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
 
Late scratchings
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.