QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY, 17 APRIL 2021
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Good 3          RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.88
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Chadwick
Stewards – D Aurisch, R Hitchener, W Hadley, P Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – W Hadley
Judge – A Redding, R Thomas, M Mahwinney
Veterinarian – M Lenz, K Caldwell
Swab Attendants – A Challen, J Crompton, A Schofield
Starter – P Cousins, S Lister
 
GENERAL
 
As J Huxtable and M Wishart were indisposed, rider alterations were approved as per the Meeting summary report.
 
 
Race 1: STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW QTIS Two-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Handicap 1000 metres
 
STAR CHANCE- Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
BAYERISCHE- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
LE FORCE- Restrained at the start to obtain a position with cover. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI TROUBLE – Had to alter course to the outside near the 200m in order to improve.
 
 
 
Race 2: SKY RACING QTIS Two-Year-Old Fillies Handicap 1000 metres
 
LAYLA'S SONG- At the request of Trainer H Norman, the filly was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon. Upon examination the filly was passed suitable to race.
 
SINGLE DIZIRE- Slow to begin.
 
STELLAR MAGIC – Got its head up on a number of occasions when racing in restricted room passing the 600m.
 
SNOWDROP – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
INVINSIBLE TEARS – Rider M Cahill was fined $300 under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip in a forehand manner on 6 occasions prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted. (4th Offence)
 
LADY LOVE BUG – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 3: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 85 Handicap
1600 metres
 
UNBIASED – Slow to begin.
 
HAPPY GO PLUCKY– Was momentarily tightened for room rounding the home turn.
 
WORD FOR WORD – Had to be steadied near the 900m from the heels of SAVVY OAK. Rider L Dittman explained that the mare raced flat today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some soreness in the off fore fetlock.
 
JAY JAY D’AR – Rider M Rodd stated that he was instructed to ride the mare midfield, however after he began well from an outside draw and rather than being caught wide he allowed it to stride forward and for this reason he was able to lead.
 
SLOW HANDS (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
MURLESS (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
SAVVY OAK (NZ) – Was examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and was cleared to start. Over-raced in the early stages. Was held up over the final stages.
 
Race 4:  CANADIAN CLUB BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200 metres
 
MORENDI- Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore in the near fore fetlock.
 
TRADUCE (NZ) – Raced ungenerously for some distance when the pace steadied near the 1600m.
 
BROCSON- When the pace steadied approaching the 1700m, shifted wider by its rider and as a consequence raced 3 wide for the remainder. On returning to scale App. A Thompson reported his saddle shifted forward placing him at a significant disadvantage and as a result he was unable to restrain his mount during the middle stages.
 
Race 5: JAMES SQUIRE DAYBREAK LOVER 1400 metres
 
MASS DESTRUCTION – Inclined to lay in the home straight.
 
WOLF MOON – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
GOTTA KISS – A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed to have bled from one nostril. Trainer S O’Dea was advised that GOTTA KISS must now complete a 1000m gallop to the satisfaction of the Stewards before racing again. Co Trainer Mr S O’Dea advised that the filly would now be spelled.
 
Race 6: RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 3 Plate 1200 metres
 
ALL STARS – Began awkwardly.
 
DONANDKIM – Slow to begin. Rider A Spinks reported that gelding didn’t feel comfortable in its action throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed it to be short striding in front.
 
LEADERSHIP SPILL – Rider M Rodd explained that the gelding did not run out a strong 1200m.
 
EURO BELLE – Slow to begin
 
ELOTROLADO – Tightened for room near the 200m between INGEAR and EURO BELLE and then had to shift out to improve.
 
DARING BELLE – Held up in the early stages of the straight.  Steadied when tightened for room near the 150m, awkwardly placed at heels over the final stages
 
 
Race 7: TAB VENUE MODE OPEN Handicap 1400 metres
 
Stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice L Kilner the rider of the second placegetter GET STUCK IN against the winner JUNCTION (M Rodd) alleging interference near the 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the Stewards patrol footage. The Stewards were of the opinion that after passing the 150m JUNCTION shifted in resulting in GET STUCK IN being tightened for room between JUNCTION and EPIC GIRL. Stewards were of the opinion that this interference exceeded the ½ head margin, particularly bearing in mind the manner which both horses finished the race off, subsequently the protest was upheld.
 
GET STUCK IN – Inclined to lay in in the early part of the home straight, tightened for room near the 150m between JUNCTION and EPIC GIRL and was obliged to shift out around the heels of JUNCTION.  L Kilner was found guilty of careless riding in that she permitted GET STUCK IN to shift out under riding when not sufficiently clear of SO YOU WIN which clipped the heels of GET STUCK IN. L Kilner had her licence to ride in races suspended for 8 days which commences at m/n 26 April 2021 and to conclude m/n 4 May 2021.
 
SO YOU WIN – Inclined to lay in in the early stages of the straight. Clipped the heels of GET STUCK IN inside the 100m and blundered.
 
JUNCTION – Shifted in near 150m and tightened GET STUCK IN.
 
SAFIN -Slow to begin.
 
BANJO'S VOICE – Slow to begin, over-raced in the early stages.
 
Race 8: TAB ASCOT HANDICAP 1000 metres
 
TYCOON ACE – Raced wide throughout. Shifted in over final stages.
 
PIZONIE – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
 
LE PALMIER - Began awkwardly. Restrained from the heels of TYCOON ACE over the final stages. M Cahill (Tycoon Ace) was advised to show greater care.
 
ICONIC STAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 9: BRC CARNIVAL PLUS MEMBERSHIP No Metro Wins Handicap
1400 metres
 
FACTORY WARRIOR – Raced wide throughout.
 
WESTLINK – Tightened for room near the 1100m.
 
SPRING CREEK – Shifted in near 1100m. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
BONAPARTE – Over-raced in the early stages, tightened for room near the 1100m.
 
GO DARCY (NZ) – Trainer advised will settle further back in the field if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
SALLY POPS – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Fines
Race 2 – Michael Cahill – $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii), 6 strikes (4th offence)
 

Suspensions
Race 7 – L Kilner – AR 131(a) – 8 days – M/N 26/4/2021 to M/N 4/5/2021
 
 
Absent jockeys
 
App. M Wishart
App. J Huxtable
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Debussy, Bayerische, Stellar Magic, Snowdrop, Invisible Tears, Guise, Jay Jay D’ar, Slow Hands, Joymaker, Bold Executive, Traduce, Apache Chase, Mass Destruction, Wolf Moon, Gotta Kiss, Dr Why Not, Golly Hutt, Leadership Spill, Junction, Epic Girl, Banjo’s Voice, Vega One, Master Jamie, Flash Ahh, Westlink, Enterprise Keren, Nailed It Nan
 
Horses swabbed pre -race urine
Aberlady, Be Water My Friend
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and second placegetters.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5 – Gotta Kiss – Bled 1 nostril, 1000m gallop.
 
 
 
 
Protests
Race 7 – 2nd (GET STUCK IN) vs 1st (JUNCTION) - Upheld
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 - Star Chance - W Peel
Race 1 - Bayerische – S Tomlinson
Race 3 - Unbiased – A Thompson
Race 6- Dr Why Not- S Tomlinson
Race 6- Elotrolado- R Fradd
Race 8- Flash Aah- B Elissa
Race 9- Westlink- L Kilner
Race 9- Provocative Man- K Cowan
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.