BRISBANE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT.1.5.99
STEWARDS PANEL: Mr S. Railton (Chairman); Mr A. Reardon; Mr J. Hackett; Mr D. Griffiths; Mr R. Sanders; Mr W. Geggie; Mr M. Tutt (Cadet).
WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD/FAST AT 11.05A.M. RAIL - 5 M. ALL TRACK
RACE 1: POWER’S GOLD H’CAP - 1350M.
CONFER and TEAM PLAYER were slow to begin.
G. Colless, rider of DASHING IMAGE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift in at the 1100m. at a stage when not clear of RUSTY STORM, causing RUSTY STORM to be taken in across the running of APRIL FOOL, resulting in that gelding clipping the heels of RUSTY STORM and blundering. G. Colless was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 6 May, and to expire at midnight, 17 May 1999.
At the entrance to the straight, RUSTY STORM shifted out and brushed MR. BRANNIGAN.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DASHNG IMAGE, G. Colless stated that from its awkward alley the colt took up a good position and travelled well during the event. He advised that soon after entering the straight, DASHING IMAGE received a bump to its hind quarters from EYE IN THE SKY, which shifted out, and this tended to unbalance the horse. He added however he harbored some doubts as to whether the colt was travelling well enough at this stage to take a hand in the finish. A veterinary examination of DASHING IMAGE failed to reveal any abnormality, and a swab sample was taken from that colt.
RACE 2: FOSTER’S LIGHT ICE H’CAP - 2040M.
No incidents.
RACE 3: VICTORIA BITTER H’CAP - 1630M.
No incidents.
RACE 4: CARLTON MIDSTRENGTH SUUPER PRIS ADDED STAKES H’CAP - 1630 M.
I REIGN SUPREME was slow to begin.
G. Boss, rider of EL MONTAZAH, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in momentarily on the first turn, resulting in HAYWIRE, TWYLA and CALL THE COPS all being cramped for room. This resulted in CALL THE COPS, which was pulling hard, having to be further restrained.
HARMONY ROAD raced fiercely approaching the 900m..
Passing the 100m., FLAW shifted out suddenly when struck with the whip, resulting in DARK REEF, I REIGN SUPREME and VATULELE being hampered.
A veterinary examination of FORT OF SILVER, which compounded badly in the straight, revealed the filly to be suffering from heart arrhythmia. Trainer M. Dux was advised he would be required to provide a full veterinary clearance for FORT OF SILVER, including the results of an ECG test. He was further advised that the filly would have to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial prior to its next race start.
RACE 5: FOSTER’S SCOMELD SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES - 1200M.
SANTRENO LASS was checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between ALLUVIUM and TELL GYPSY, which shifted out.
At the 600m., TELL GYPSY shifted in and made contact with LOUNGE SUITE.
As MOMENTOUS RIDE commenced to lose ground approaching the home turn, the filly shifted out, inconveniencing ALL CLASSIC and SOPHIE’S GOLD.
Near the 50m., GAY REALITY was disappointed for a run between SNOW CHARIOT and I AM A RIPPER.
A veterinary examination of MY FUNNY FACE, which performed disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 6: CROWN LAGER H’CAP - 1110M.
When questioned regarding NOXS getting back in the field, C. Maund stated that the gelding jumped reasonably well, however after being cramped by BEAVERBROOK soon after the start, the horse lost balance and got back further than expected.
ARTABAN, which bled during the event, wil incur a mandatory 3 month ban from racing.. A swab sample was taken from ARTABAN.
The club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that TODMAN COLOURS bled from the near nostril.
RACE 7: CARLTON CUP - 1200M.
PLEASURE GIVER and GRETA HALL were slow to begin.
After travelling 100m., NEVET had to be steadied when cramped for room between BLAZING STEEL and MULUGWA, which shifted in.
In the early stages of the straight, AB INITIO hung in under pressure.
A veterinary examination of POINT DANGER, which tired over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 8: PREMIUM DRY H’CAP - 1200M.
Approaching the first turn, ARTHUR’S LASS ran up on to the heels of BATON and shifted in, tightening BUCKRIDGE on to the running rail. BATON, which also had a tendency to pull, had to be restrained off the heels of STARS ‘N’ STRIPES as that horse crossed. BATON continued to pull hard after this incident. BUCKRIDGE and LE MANS, which were following, were both hampered as a consequence near the 700m..
NED’S REVENGE was unable to obtain clear running in the straight.
M. Gray, rider of the 4th placegetter, BATON, was fined $200 for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the race.
ALL WINNERS, ARTABAN AND DASHING IMAGE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
