QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2019
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                         TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4                     RAIL – 6M
PENETROMETER – 4.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Chadwick
Stewards – D. Aurisch, J. Williamson, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton, R. Gonchee
Starter – H. Anderson, R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice N. Keal failed to produce his medical clearance, he was examined by the Club doctor and cleared to fulfil his engagements.
 
Race 1: TAB CLASS 6 H’CAP – 1830M
 
SIR BARNABUS – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
ENDLESS DAYS – Laid outwards in the straight.
 
MAGSTOCK – Slow into stride.
 
TATCEE – Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Following the running of this event apprentice N. Keal was examined by the Club doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Apprentice N. Keal pleaded guilty to a charge of changing gear under AR185 in that after weighing out in lightweight boots he subsequently changed them prior to presenting himself to ride SIR BARNABUS in the event. Apprentice Keal was fined $500.
 
Apprentice N. Keal also pleaded guilty to a charge of dishonest conduct under AR229(1)(a) in that he made untruthful responses on a number of occasions when asked by stewards whether he had changed his riding boots after weighing out. Apprentice Keal’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 14 days, commencing midnight Saturday 9 November and expiring midnight Saturday 23 November 2019.
 
Race 2: ORTHOCHICK QTIS 2YO C&G H’CAP – 1000M
 
ROTHFIRE – Bumped on jumping.
 
COLLOMBATTI – Bumped on jumping.
 
IRISH RING KICKER – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
MY BOY SOOTY – Crowded on jumping and then dipped shortly after the start after clipping the heels of MARRIED TO THE MOB.
 
WISDOM OF WATER – Laid outwards over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 3: MT ALVERNIA COLLEGE CLASS 6 PLATE – 1000M
 
JOHNNY WHITESOX – Slow into stride after jumping away awkwardly.
 
GATLINBURG – Laid inwards in the straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer and was found to be slightly short-striding in front.
 
Race 4: TONIC DESIGN C,G&E CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
DUKE OF FREDERICK – Slow into stride.
 
THE TENOR – Blundered on jumping. Laid in in the straight.
 
EXACTAMENTE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery and thumps.
 
PIZONIE – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly. Laid in over the final 200m.
 
Race 5: HILLROSS MONTEFIORE & CO F&M CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, J. Bayliss, the rider of SUKWHINDER, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against ENTERPRISE LOUISE being declared the winner, alleging interference in the straight. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos it was established that passing the 150m SUKWHINDER shifted in marginally before straightening shortly after, and ENTERPRISE LOUISE shifted out slightly, making contact with SUKWHINDER, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. After taking into account the manner in which both runners finished off the race and the margin of a long neck separating both horses at the finish, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had ENTERPRISE LOUISE not shifted ground SUKWHINDER would have won the race and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings.
 
GOODONYA SONJA – Slow into stride. Had difficulty obtaining clear running shortly after passing the 100m.
 
KITTY DAMOUR – Slow to begin.
 
SHALWA – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
ENTERPRISE LOUISE – Bumped with TOUJOURS L’AMOUR near the 250m. Bumped with SUKWHINDER approaching the 100m.
 
SUKWHINDER – Jumped away awkwardly. Had to be eased shortly after the start and made contact with ENTERPRISE LOUISE when TOUJOURS L’AMOUR (C. Bayliss) shifted in. Apprentice C. Bayliss was shown the film and reprimanded. Bumped with ENTERPRISE LOUISE approaching the 100m.
 
TOUJOURS L’AMOUR – Struck its hip in the tie-up stalls, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. A further veterinary examination after arriving at the barriers also cleared the horse to race. Bumped with ENTERPRISE LOUISE near the 250m.
 
Race 6: THE AITKENVALE FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTRE QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
THE ODYSSEY – Laid out over the final 100m.
 
ZAC ATTACK – Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
PATCHES – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
READY TO ROAM – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a large ulcer in the offside cheek.
 
IN GREAT NIC – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
 
WAPITI – Laid in over the final 200m.
 
Race 7: WEARECO RATINGS BAND 0 – 70 H’CAP – 1600M
 
SPIRAL – Raced wide throughout. Bumped making the turn into the straight when FRANCISCA shifted out.
 
GREGORY – Slow into stride after jumping away awkwardly. Hung inwards in the straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
STORM HARBOUR – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
MY BELLY BUTTON – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
CABIN FEVER – Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
HOMEWORK – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
FRANCISCA – Pulled hard in the early stages.
 
Race 8: LITE N’ EASY NO METRO WINS H’CAP – 1200M
 
CASINO THOUGHTS – Raced wide throughout.
 
VALARIO – Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400m and the 100m.
 
SANGLIER – Steadied approaching the 1000m when VALARIO was carried outwards slightly when BOLD XAVVI rolled outwards whilst racing keenly. Momentarily held up passing the 300m.
 
COPYWRITER – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BLUE COMET – When questioned regarding the running and handling of the horse, jockey A. Mallyon stated that he was instructed not to get too far back, however after jumping away slightly awkwardly the gelding did not muster early speed and he found himself detached from the field. He also stated that he did not bustle the horse early as he did not want to over-exert the horse in order for it to hopefully finish off its race strongly. In addition, he advised that he gradually improved to the outside of LIMERICK MOON approaching the 500m, however, he was then momentarily inconvenienced when that gelding shifted out to improve. He then elected to go to the inside to improve as he did not want to be pushed too wide on the turn. When he commenced to place his mount under pressure from the 350m it responded and finished off the race well. He further stated that the gelding would be better suited over a longer journey at its future starts. Trainer N. Doyle advised the stewards that BLUE COMET had been nominated for a trial on Monday, however, due to being kicked it was scratched from the trial. He further advised he was unable to swim the horse in the ensuing days and although he believed the gelding to be fit for today’s run he felt that this may have contributed to BLUE COMET not showing early dash to maintain a closer position. Mr Doyle tendered betting tickets showing that he had supported the horse significantly in exotic bets. Whilst stewards noted their explanations, jockey Mallyon was advised not to ride in a manner that leaves him open to question. Mr Doyle was advised that should anything affect the preparation of his horses prior to running he should advise the stewards accordingly.
 
Race 9: PADUA COLLEGE BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP – 1400M
 
ATOUCHMORE – Raced three wide throughout.
 
MARKSFIELD – Bumped on jumping.
 
A MAN TO MATCH – Bumped on jumping.
 
PARK CHINOIS – Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.
 
UMBERTO – Bumped on jumping. Returned to the enclosure without the off fore plate.
 
BEAT THE BEAST – Unable to secure clear running from the 400m until the concluding stages. Had to be checked outwards near the 150m when awkwardly placed on the heels of ERRINGHI SPRING, which rolled outwards.
 
CHARMED PRINCESS – Crowded between MEWSTONE ROCK and A MAN TO MATCH over the concluding stages, had to be checked and lost ground. Apprentice B. Nothdurft, the rider of A MAN TO MATCH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that he allowed his mount to shift out under pressure whilst riding it along, causing the interference to CHARMED PRINCESS. Apprentice Nothdurft’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 12 days, commencing midnight Saturday 9 November and expiring midnight Thursday 21 November 2019.
 
METSON – Got its head up passing the 1300m whilst being eased when the pace slackened.
 
MEWSTONE ROCK – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 10: BRC MEMBERSHIPS OPEN H’CAP – 1400M
 
RECKLESS CHOICE – Slow into stride.
 
MIGHTY LUCKY – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
AUERBACH – Bumped with BOLD CHANCE on jumping. Shortly after the start eased off the heels of BOLD CHANCE, which shifted in.
 
BOLD CHANCE – Bumped with AUERBACH on jumping.
 
DEEP IMAGE – Laid outwards under pressure in the straight.
 
CRAFTY SPIRIT – Hung out badly from the 600m despite the efforts of its rider. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg and to be exhibiting a cough. Trainer D. Bougoure was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. App. C. Bayliss – careless riding – AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 1. App. N. Keal - $500 – changed gear after weighing out – AR185

Suspensions
Race 1. App. N. Keal – dishonest conduct – 14 days (m/n 9.11.19 – m/n 23.11.19) – AR229(1)(a)
Race 9. App. B. Nothdurft – careless riding – 12 days (m/n 9.11.19 – m/n 21.11.19) – AR131(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
App. N. Keal – stood down by Club doctor – medical clearance required
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Take Tea, Sanglier, Captivator, Cabin Fever, Patches, Tiger Can, Shalwa, Ima Teamboy, Gatlinburg, Truculent, Checkmate Lad, Tatcee, Metson, Beat the Beast, Rhyme Nor Rhythm, Doubt Defying
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters
 
Warnings/bars
Race 10. CRAFTY SPIRIT – lame off foreleg, exhibiting a cough – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
 
Protests
Race 5. SUKWHINDER (2nd) v ENTERPRISE LOUISE (1st) – alleged interference in the straight – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           IMA TEAMBOY – A. Thompson
Race 6.           THE CARPENTER – A. Thompson
Race 7.           SPIRAL – A. Thompson
Race 9.           SNITZ – S. Thornton
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision