BRISBANE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT.6.11.99

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr S. Railton (Chairman); Mr D. Griffiths; Mr J. Hackett; Mr R. Sanders; Mr W. Geggie.

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD/FAST AFTER R.1 RAIL - 7M. 1200-400,
5M. REMAINDER

GENERAL: S. Katsidis replaced the indisposed S. Seamer on MILLENNIAL in race 3 and FRENCH TILT in race 4.


RACE 1: STAR KINGDOM H'CAP - 1630M.

No racing incidents.

After the running of this event, the track category was upgraded to fast.

RACE 2:ZABEEL SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP, CL.6 - 1630M.

Apprentice C. Maund was fined the sum of $50 for failing to claim down to his designated riding weight of 53 kgs on LUKE'S LOOT.

On return to scale, a protest was lodged by M. Pelling, rider of the 2nd placegetter, STONY GROVE, against ROADWAY being declared the winner, alleging interference at the entrance to the straight and at the 50m.. It was established as STONY GROVE attempted to improve to the outside of ROADWAY on the home turn, ROADWAY shifted simultaneously, obliging M. Pelling to alter course. In respect of this incident, stewards were satisfied STONY GROVE had not obtained rightful running to the ourtside of ROADWAY before that horse shifted. Whilst it was further established that STONY GROVE and ROADWAY brushed near the 50m., it was found that ROADWAY at this stage had shifted in very slightly and that the significant movement had been from STONY GROVE shifting away from ROMANZA. The protest was therefore dismissed.

FOREST SPRITE jumped inwards at the start, hampering POLAR PRINCESS and ROMANZA.

Upon reaching the 1400m. turn, FOOTMAN hung out, tightening POETIC TALES on to ROADWAY. As a result, POETIC TALES became unbalanced and lost ground.

At the 1300m., RUAUMOKO ran up on to the heels of POETIC TALES and had to be checked.

Following the event, the club's veterinary surgeon reported that STONE GROVE had sustained swelling and bruising to the inside of the off fore fetlock.


RACE 3: TREASURY CASINO H'CAP - 1110M.

SWEET CHERI PIE jumped inwards at the start, inconveniencing NORTHERN LOUIS.

Approaching the 100m., ZARIZ made contact with DASH FOR COVER when shifting out to obtain clear running.
RACE 4: BLETCHINGLY H'CAP - 1200M.

IRISH TRUCE was slow to begin.

ABNORMAL struck the heels of JAZZY'S JEWEL at the 850m. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that JAZZY'S JEWEL had been galloped on on the outside of the near hind fetlock

JAZZY'S JEWEL and ANNUNCIATION bumped at the 150m..


RACE 5: ALCIMEDES H'CAP -

BAGOLINO was held up for clear running until the 100m..


RACE 6: DANEHILL H'CAP - 2100M.

CARLTON LAD jumped away awkwardly and lost ground at the start.

At the 50m., GASOLINE savaged DOUBLE TIME, severely inconveniencing both horses. Trainer B. Laming was advised that a warning was being placed on GASOLINE, and that should the gelding offend again in a similar manner, its eligibility to race may have to be reviewed.

K. Pope, rider of CHINDANCER, was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out at the 300m., resulting in BOLD DAN having to be steadied.


RACE 7: SIR TRISTRAM H'CAP - 1200M.

M. Pelling reported that when held up behind LOMAX and CHARMAE inside the 200m., GOLDEN EYE did not respond to his efforts to extricate his mount from behind those horses.


RACE 8: SMOKEY EYES H'CAP - 1350M.

G. Palmer was examined by the club's doctor following his ride in race 6 and stood down from his engagement in this race. C. Reith was substituted as the rider of RED ZEPHYR. As no other rider was available, C. Reith was granted permission to ride this gelding 1 kg overweight.

IT'S OFFICIAL was withdrawn at 4.48 p.m. on the advice of the club's veterinary surgeon that the gelding was sore in the near knee. No deductions were made to betting.

BUZZ BUTLER jumped away awkwardly and made contact with DESERT ACTION.

J. Stanley, rider of MIGHTY PAYGO, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount to shift in approaching the 1200m. when not clear of LE FLAMBEUR, resulting in that horse having to be checked. J. Stanley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings to expire at midnight, 17 November 1999. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account J. Stanley had, during a riding career spanning in excess of 600 rides, incurred only one careless riding suspension, which occurred approximately 2 years ago.

After being held up for a short distance passing the 200m., DESERT ACTION was then momentarily impeded near the 100m. when taking a narrow run to the inside of PEDRO IS DANCING.

The club's veterinary surgeon reported that MIGHTY PAYGO had been galloped on on the mid tendon and fetlock on the off hind leg.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.