BRISBANE TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT. 30.08.03

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr A. Reardon (Chairman), Mr D Hensler, Mr G Hargraves, Mr D. Collingwood, Mr C. Waller.

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – GOOD RAIL – OUT 4M

RACE 1: BWS SURF BOAT CHALLENGE H'CAP – 1350M

SCENIC WELLS was slow to begin.

J. Powell reported that after being bumped by MALTESE LINER near the 1100m, the saddle shifted on GUNGADIN to the offside. J. Powell then endeavoured to correct the movement of the saddle, however was unable to do so and he removed both feet from the irons for the remainder of the event.

I'M IN HEAVEN was momentarily held up for clear running making the home turn.

K. Yoshida, the rider of KIND SPIRITS, was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out near the 300m when not clear of MING'S FINALE, resulting in that horse being taken out on to NORTHERN FORCE and being steadied.

Apprentice C. Spry was severely reprimanded for failing to ride KING SHALFORD right to the finishing line.

RACE 2: GILLETTE SURF ROWERS GOLDEN BLADE AWARDS H'CAP – 1200M

TYCOON ROSE jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

GORILLA'S GALORE, VEE ROD and SCENT OF ROMANCE were all hampered shortly after the start between POSH TOUCH and AL CARAZONE which shifted out.

After leaving the 1000m HELL FOR LEATHER shifted out, inconveniencing POSH TOUCH.

When steadying off the heels of CARISSIMA approaching the 800m, VEE ROD commenced to race ungenerously and lost ground. VOWORANA, which was following, had to be checked and shifted in to avoid the heels of VEE ROD.

Apprentice C. Spry, the rider of POSH TOUCH, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that approaching the 700m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of CARISSIMA, causing that horse being taken in on to VOLCANIC ANGEL, resulting in VOLCANIC ANGEL having to be checked. VOWORANA, which was following, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of VOLCANIC ANGEL. C. Spry was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 3 September, and expire at midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2003.

RACE 3: ASP APPAREL H'CAP – 2200M

PRINCE ADDAMA was slow to begin.

Making the turn into the back straight COLD START shifted out from behind the heels of FASHION JEWELS, forcing TYALGUM POP wider on the track.

When questioned as to the performance of GRAND SEMI, D. Craven stated that the horse was never travelling well throughout the event and when placed under pressure prior to the home turn, the gelding only responded fairly. Trainer M. Craven, who was also questioned regarding the performance, stated that the horse had worked well leading up to today's event and he was of the opinion that GRAND SEMI was in better condition than when it had won at Eagle Farm on 13 August. Mr Craven undertook to report to stewards if anything came to light which might explain the run. A veterinary examination of GRAND SEMI failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.

Trainer R. Heathcote will be interviewed as to the improved performance of TYALGUM POP compared with its efforts on 16 August at Eagle Farm.

RACE 4: LIPTON ICE TEA QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP – 1200M

HELTER SKELTER jumped away awkwardly.

GET CARTER ran wide making the home turn.

After leaving the 300m HELTER SKELTER attempted a run between MYAGI and STAR GROOM. Approaching the 200m HELTER SKELTER had to be steadied to avoid the heels of STAR GROOM which shifted out. K. Pope, the rider of STAR GROOM, was cautioned and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to straighten his mount sooner than he had done on this occasion. STAR GROOM then continued to shift out taking MYAGI wider on the track.

When questioned as to the tactics he adopted on GOOD LUCK, J. Stanley stated that he was instructed to position the horse close to the rail and not to race wide approaching the 800m. He added that from the wide barrier he endeavoured to fulfil the instructions and as a result was obliged to race at the rear of the field. Trainer P. Strong confirmed the instructions given to J. Stanley as he was of the belief that GOOD LUCK would not be able to obtain a position near the lead because of the barrier, however he had not expected the colt to be at the rear of the field. His explanation was noted. Trainer P. Strong informed stewards that GOOD LUCK will now be sent for a spell.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that VICTORY GROVE was sore in the off hind leg following the event.

RACE 5: VB – AUSTRALIAN SURF ROWERS LEAGUE H'CAP – 1350M

Making the home turn CONSULAR shifted out to improve and made contact with SKIDDAW, taking that runner out on to TREVISCAY.

Shortly after entering the straight, STORMY JOE was held up for clear running and near the 200m improved quickly between WARRIOR TRADER and the tiring ROAD TO HEAVEN and in doing so made contact with ROAD TO HEAVEN, causing that horse to become unbalanced.


RACE 6: asrl.com.au H'CAP – 1615M

GREGORIA was slow to begin.

FULL ON FRAAR was hampered shortly after the start by DIDNEDA, which was taken out by PORT CALL.

Near the 1400m MISS CEEANNE had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PORT CALL which shifted in. Apprentice M. Spriggs, the rider of PORT CALL, was reprimanded and advised to be two lengths clear when shifting ground.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MIXADAD, R. Goltz stated that prior to the 600m when ridden forward to race on terms with AGGRO, MIXADAD hung in slightly and was immediately under pressure. He added that he had ridden the horse in work leading up to today's event and expected a bolder showing. Trainer R. Macrae was unable to offer any explanation for the performance, however he undertook to inform stewards if anything came to light which might explain the run. A veterinary examination of MIXADAD failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FULL ON FRAAR, apprentice B. Albuino stated that the gelding was restless in the barriers and did not jump well. He added that FULL ON FRAAR did not travel well and when placed under pressure in the straight did not finish the race off as it had previously done at Eagle Farm on 9 August.

RACE 7: SIZZLER SURF 'N' TURF H'CAP – 1100M

An inquiry into an incident at the 800m where JUST AWE had to be checked was adjourned until after the last race after taking evidence from M. Spriggs (SUNDIAL), L. Morrison (BUTCH WESTON), M. Rice (PANZER), N. Day (PREFERENTIAL) and J. Taylor (JUST AWE). At the resumed inquiry, a careless riding charge against M. Spriggs was adjourned to two hours before the first race at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, 3 September, to enable M. Spriggs to be represented.

Near the 600m PREFERENTIAL was momentarily hampered by BUTCH WESTON which shifted in.

RACE 8: HICKEY SPORTS MARKETING H'CAP – 1200M

PERLE D'OR, which reared in the barriers and dislodged its rider K. Pope resulting in K. Pope being injured and unable to fulfil his engagement, was withdrawn at 4.52 p.m. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on PERLE D'OR be refunded with deductions of 2 cents in the dollar on the face value of win tickets and 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of place tickets applicable.

VAIN AND HANDY was slow to begin.

NATTIE jumped away awkwardly.

IN THE JUDGE'S BOX, ACE CLUB and DISTINCTIVE DANCER were all obliged to race wide throughout.

Shortly after entering the straight PRIDE OF PARIS had to be steadied off the heels of STAR OF TELESTO which shifted out to improve.

Near the 200m OUR BLUEBERRY HILL shifted out slightly, taking STAR OF TELESTO out on to FIRES OF IRELAND which made contact with DISTINCTIVE DANCER.

ALL WINNERS, GRAND SEMI AND MIXADAD WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.