QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                          
TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5/GOOD 4 @ 11:20 AM
RAIL – 1M
PENETROMETER – 5.85
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Chadwick
Stewards – D. Aurisch, P. Gillard, M. Knibbs, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
Random breath tests were conducted on 12 riders at today’s meeting.
 
As L. Tilley was to be overweight in Races 3 and 6, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Tilley was fined $300.
 
Race 1: BRC CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1200M
 
WAY BEYOND – Had difficulty shifting out rounding the home turn and then shortly after straightening was again disappointed for a run.
 
MASS DESTRUCTION – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward approaching the 900m to the position outside the lead where it then overraced.
 
RED STILETTO – Began awkwardly, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced.
 
Race 2: SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1350M
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage apprentice S. Thornton, the rider of ROTHENBURG, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against SCOUT being declared the winner, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos, it was established that approaching the 250m ROTHENBURG had secured and improved into a clear run between JET A ONE and SCOUT, however, shortly after, JET A ONE, which was commencing to weaken, shifted out approximately half a horse, resulting in ROTHENBURG being carried out on to the hind quarter of SCOUT, which in turn was turned inwards. In this incident jockey R. Maloney, the rider of SCOUT, had his horse’s head turned inwards slightly in an endeavour to hold his ground. As stewards were of the view that the initial shift was from JET A ONE in shifting out and therefore a contributing factor to the severe crowding to ROTHENBURG, they were of the view that the objection ought be dismissed and correct weight declared on the Judge’s placings. However, R. Maloney was advised to be mindful of his actions in regards to riding competitively.
 
JET A ONE – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
CELLARMAID – Slow into stride.
 
KIM ALICIA – Momentarily inconvenienced near the 250m when SCOUT rolled outwards.
 
ROTHENBURG – Held up for clear running between the 400m and the 300m and dipped passing the 350m.
 
Race 3: TAB THE EAGLE WAY QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 2000M
 
DON’T WAIVER – Steadied when disappointed for a run near the 400m.
 
SOUTHERN SWING – Bumped heavily on two occasions just prior to straightening.
 
MOSSHIKI – When questioned regarding the run, jockey B. Stewart stated that his mount initially travelled well in a position just off the pace, however, when attempting to gain a run making the turn into the straight the horse made heavy contact with SOUTHERN SWING on a number of occasions and thereafter, after being momentarily held up, failed to run on. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
SMART METEOR – Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Shifted out away from heels when racing keenly approaching the 900m and raced three wide without cover thereafter.
 
ALIGNMENT – After being caught three wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward to race outside the lead near the 1200m.
 
ALL BOOM – Overraced in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions for some distance.
 
QUALIFY – Bumped heavily on jumping.
 
MISS CLAIR – Crowded at the start.
 
Race 4: HAMILTON HOTEL BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 2200M
 
ADVANCE WARNING – Stood flat-footed at the start at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer T. Gollan was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding. Checked severely near the 150m when taken in by ROMAKASH. L. Tilley, the rider of ROMAKASH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 150m he permitted his mount to shift in, causing interference to both ADVANCE WARNING and NORDIC SHOW. Jockey Tilley’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 11 days, commencing midnight Saturday 14 December and expiring midnight Wednesday 25 December 2019.
 
RED STINA – After being held up shortly after straightening, was then steadied when crowded for room. The veterinary surgeon reported that the mare was striding slightly short in the near foreleg.
 
DRUMADOIR – Raced three wide without cover. Bumped heavily with EQUIPPED on two occasions near the 1400m.
 
EQUIPPED – Bumped heavily with DRUMADOIR on two occasions near the 1400m.
 
WINKLER – Had to be steadied near the 2000m to avoid the heels of DIXIE PREACHER, which shifted in.
 
NORDIC SHOW – Badly held up for some distance approaching the 200m and was then checked when attempting a run where there was insufficient room. Checked severely near the 150m when taken in by ROMAKASH.
 
Stewards inquired into an incident that occurred after the winning post near the crossing where ROMAKASH (L. Tilley) was checked severely when ADVANCE WARNING (N. Keal) shifted in. After taking evidence from both riders and viewing the videos, apprentice Keal pleaded guilty to a charge of improper riding under AR131(a) in that after the finish, when passing the crossing near the 1600m and knowing that ROMAKASH was to his inside, he directed his mount inwards, thereby crowding ROMAKASH, which had to check severely. Apprentice Keal’s licence to ride in races was suspended for one calendar month, commencing at the expiration of an existing period of suspension, being midnight Tuesday 24 December, and expiring midnight Friday 24 January 2020.
 
Race 5: TAB CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1200M
 
SANGLIER – As the horse had left the course it was unable to be examined by the veterinary surgeon, however, trainer M. Dunn advised that it would be the intention that the horse would leave his stable.
 
MAGIC FOX – Slow to begin.
 
STYLISH SAGA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
CALZINI – Held up for some distance after straightening, was unable to improve and had to be checked out across heels.
 
ASTRO BOY TOY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
CHEVY NOVA – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: BRC CHRISTMAS MOVIES NO MORE THAN ONE METRO WIN THIS CALENDAR YEAR H'CAP – 1350M
 
SNITCH – Endeavoured to improve into the race approaching the home turn, however, was badly hampered by CABEIRIAN, which made the home turn awkwardly and hung out.
 
ROSIE POSIE – Severely checked between the 200m and the 150m when unable to secure clear running.
 
CABEIRIAN – Overraced for some distance in the early and middle stages and got its head up on a number of occasions.
 
MASON’S CHANCE – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 7: SIDEKICKER BRIBIE H'CAP – 1050M
 
BADAJOZ – Hampered on jumping.
 
SPURCRAFT – Began awkwardly.
 
WHYPEEO – Began awkwardly. Got its head up making the first turn and shifted out abruptly.
 
SNOOPY – Steadied near the 900m when crowded by PIRACY, which was taken in by GOLDFINCH. D. Panya, the rider of GOLDFINCH, was advised to exercise more care.
 
INVINCIBLE AL – Bumped on jumping. Hampered approaching the 900m. Hung in over the final 200m.
 
GOLDFINCH – Raced three wide without cover.
 
LATIN BOY – Raced four wide without cover.
 
Race 8: TAB BRISBANE H'CAP – 1600M
 
THE CANDY MAN – Slow into stride.
 
COLDSTONE – Raced three wide without cover. Bumped heavily on straightening.
 
NICCANOVA – Inconvenienced shortly after the start. J. Orman was fined $400 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
LE JUGE – Badly held up from on straightening until near the 100m and unable to improve before being shifted out over the final stages.
 
COOL CHAP – Raced three wide with cover.
 
PRIORITISE – Pulled hard in the middle stages. Raced three wide with cover. Hung in in the straight.
 
ZOFONIC DANCER – Broke through the gates, was quickly restrained, returned to the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.
 
Race 9: INGLIS JUST NOW F&M – 1350M
 
JADENTOM – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
STELLA VICTORIA – Hung out after being bumped near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off hind leg and to have a poor action behind. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.
 
SKATE TO PARIS – Raced three wide without cover.
 
MEWSTONE ROCK – Slow into stride.
 
SOFIE’S GOLD CLASS – As L. Cassidy was unable to make the weight for reasons accepted by stewards, M. Du Plessis was substituted as rider.
 
GOODONYA SONJA – M. Hellyer dropped his whip near the 300m.
 
FRANGIPANI MOON – Hampered shortly after the start.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Races 3 & 6. L. Tilley – overweight - $300 – AR190(3)
Race 8. J. Orman – excessive use of the whip prior to 100m - $400 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)   

Suspensions
Race 4. L. Tilley – careless riding - 11 days (m/n 14.12.19 – m/n 25.12.19) – AR131(a)
Race 4. App. N. Keal – improper riding – 1 calendar month (m/n 24.12.19 – m/n 24.1.20) – AR131(a)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Le Juge, Mewstone Rock, Goldfinch, Calzini, Invincible Al, Dixie Preacher, Drumadoir, Qualify, Tears of Love
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. ADVANCE WARNING – stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground – warning
Race 9. STELLA VICTORIA – lame off hind leg, poor action behind – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Protests
Race 2. ROTHENBURG (2nd) v SCOUT (1st) – alleged interference near the 200m – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.           MISS CLAIR – J. Bayliss
Race 5.           HYDRANGEA – J. Bayliss
Race 6.           BOLD ENDEAVOUR – D. Smith
                        MASON’S CHANCE – M. Hellyer
Race 9.           SOFIE’S GOLD CLASS – M. Du Plessis
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision