BRISBANE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT.11.3.00


STEWARDS PANEL: Mr S. Railton (Chairman); Mr A. Reardon; Mr C. McLune; Mr W. Flynn; Mr W. Birch (Cadet); Ms S. Gillespie (Cadet).

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK - SLOW RAIL - 4.5M. ALL TRACK



RACE 1: ST PATRICK'S DAY H'CAP - 1630M.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of STRANGE AURA, J. Stanley stated that the mare was never travelling that well, however in retrospect it may have been a better option for him to place the mare under more pressure from the 800m. and allow her to improve into the race 3 wide. He added that as it unfolded, the race developed into a sprint home and the mare did not run on as anticipated. Trainer K. Tinsley stated that although the mare appeared to be most disappointing on face value, he was prepared to attribute her performance to the pattern of the race and that she was not suited with 57 kg on a slow track in what developed into a sprint home. A veterinary examination of STRANGE AURA failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken from the mare.


RACE 2: CARLTON & UNITED H'CAP - 1630M.

OUR PRIME MOVER was very slow to begin.

NIGE was also slow to jump.

When the pace slackened on the first turn, NIGE was obliged to shift out abruptly off the heels of EXPLODING ROO.


RACE 3: KILKENNY H'CAP - 2200M.

THE DOWNSMAN had to be steadied at the 800m. when momentarily cramped for room by SISTER THERESA. MAJOR SALVO, which was following, was hampered as a consequence. THE DOWNSMAN compounded from that point. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that THE DOWNSMAN was galloped on below the near hock.


RACE 4: CITYTRAIN H'CAP - 1350M.

C. Reith, who became indisposed after riding LORD BUZZ, was replaced as follows: Race 6. FORGING'S LAD - M. Aspinall; Race 7. TOODALOO - D. Walsh.






RACE 5: O'REILLY'S RAINFOREST GUESTHOUSE H'CAP - 1350M.

Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith was fined $50 for failing to submit an amended stable return form for SUPER DANE by the prescribed time.


RACE 6: INTERFORMS PRINTING GROUP SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1350M.

KENCONCARNE jumped awkwardly and made contact with POETIC DUKE.

Approaching the 1200m., REGAL TYCOON shifted out, resulting in KENCONCARNE and POOETIC DUKE again making contact.

When questioned, Mr Paget advised that BIG TIMEER raced like a tired horse. Stable foreman Mr R. Catherall, indicated that he would recommend that BIG TIMER be sent for an immediate spell in light of today's performance. A veterinary examination of BIG TIMER failed to reveal any abnormality.

A veterinary examination of CENTRE FORCE, which raced wide throughout, revealed the gelding to be slightly sore in the off hind leg.


RACE 7: SIR GUINNESS SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1350M.

The start was delayed when JESTICA required farrier attention.

CHERMOULA jumped out at the start, inconveniencing MATTY'S GIRL.

MODEL MATERIAL jump awkwardly.

JESTICA hung out in the middle stages.

M. Aspinall reported that HELLIE MISSED failed to handle the slow track. A veterinary examination of HELLIE MISSED, which raced disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormality.

Jockey M. Cahill was fined $50 for weighing more than .5 kg over his declared weight on 6th placegetter, LA FABERGE.



RACE 8: GILHOOLEY'S IRISH BAR H'CAP - 1200M.

When C. Maund became indisposed, stewards acceded to a request from connections to allow senior rider M. Cahill to be substituted on YANGAN LAD given the horse's previous racing manners.

ELITE TED and CHARIOT'S RHYTHM came together at the start.

Approaching the 1000m., CENTRELARINA shifted in, taking ELITE SCORE in on to DEVIL'S MATE, which in turn cramped PRINCE PATRICK.

When the pace slackened approaching the first turn, PRINCE PATRICK shifted out off the heels of DEVIL'S MATE, resulting in LORD COVENTRY being tightened on to CHARIOT'S RHYTHM.

At the 400m, ELITE TED had to be severely checked when attempting to improve to the inside of the tiring YANGAN LAD where there was insufficient room.

When questioned, G. Duffy stated that ELITE TED handled the ground reasonably well in the early stages when racing on the bit, however after striking interference on the home turn the gelding did not appear comfortable in the slow ground. A veterinary examination of ELITE TED failed to reveal any abnormality, and a swab sample was taken from the gelding.


ALL WINNERS, ELITE TED AND STRANGE AURA WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.