QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB - 17 NOVEMBER 2004

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD RAIL - 10M.
PENETROMETER READINGS - 4.79

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - J. Hackett
Stewards - W. Wood, W. Booshand, S. Fletcher, C. O'Pray, R. Lawson
Clerk of Scales - Lyle Hanlon (Club)
Judge - Ivan Schultz (Club)
Veterinarian - F. Manahan (Club)
Swab attendants - D. Henry, J. King
Bookmakers Supervisor - R. O'Toole
Starter - Jim Roberts
Stewards Secretary - P. Carey


Race 1: Barry White 60th Birthday 3yo Maiden H'cap - 1350m.
1st - Aussie Odyssey 2nd - Closet 3rd - Geographical 4th - Mad Mouse

As P. Hammersley was delayed travelling to the course, he was replaced by N. Tomizawa as the rider of SANDY'S REWARD. Following advice from P. Hammersley that he had had an accident at home, the club's doctor examined him and subsequently ruled him out from riding at today's meeting. The following replacements were approved: Race 5. MISS PROUD - M. Carson; Race 6. LEADER OF THE PACK - S. Katsidis; Race 7. COOKE STREET - S. Galloway.

SANDY'S REWARD and CHARGE D'AFFAIRES were tightened for room at the start between MAD MOUSE, which jumped outwards, and CLOSET, which jumped inwards.

Shortly after the start, GEOGRAPHICAL and GEDDES GOLD made contact.

CHARGE D'AFFAIRES raced awkwardly at the heels of MAD MOUSE and got its head up leaving the 1100m..

GEOGRAPHICAL was caught 3 wide rounding the first turn and was obliged to race wide throughout.

The connections of CLOSET reported following the race that the horse had come to the end of its preparation and would be spelled.



Race 2: Sky Channel Plate 3yo & Up Maiden Plate - 1660m.
1st - Scrolls 2nd - Bullet Point 3rd - Turnbuckle 4th - Yickadee

B. Hull as dislodged from SAVAGE STORM travelling to the barriers and as a consequence of the saddle shifting the horse had to be resaddled following a veterinary examination which passed the horse to race.

RULING DANE, which took charge of its rider in the preliminary, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed to race.

RULING DANE was slow to begin.

SCROLLS jumped inwards at the start and brushed SUAVE SAM.

YICKADEE and SAVAGE STORM were cramped for room between HOO HOOKS and AIRLINE EXPRESS, which shifted in shortly after the start.

Near the 1500m., AIRLINE EXPRESS had to be eased to avoid the heels of TURNBUCKLE, which was taken out by AURA OF GOLD.

Rounding the first turn, SCROLLS shifted out and made contact with TURNBUCKLE.

BULLET POINT brushed the running rail rounding the first turn.

AURA OF GOLD was held up rounding the home turn and until approaching the 200m. where it had to be eased to avoid the heels of TURNBUCKLE in an endeavor to obtain clear running.

YICKADEE was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon following the race and was found to be suffering from stress related colic.


Race 3: Northern City Finance Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 3 H'cap - 1350m.
1st - Shilo 2nd - Arrowsweep 3rd - Regal Corinto 4th - Disports

GET CARTER was inclined to pull hard approaching the first turn and overraced rounding the first turn.

L'ELEVE was caught wide rounding the first turn and raced wide.

Near the 600m. REGAL CORINTO, when being steadied off the heels of BLOOMIN PERFECT, shifted out and made contact with DISPORTS, forcing that horse wider.

DRAVEEN was held up for clear running from rounding the home turn until near the 200m..

Near the 100m., ARROWSWEEP, when attempting to take a run to the outside of the heels of SHILO, shifted out and made contact with L'ELEVE, resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced and making contact with BLOOMIN PERFECT. J. Powell, rider of ARROWSWEEP, was cautioned and reminded of his obligations to be fully clear when shifting ground.

J. Byrne reported that after missing the start, DISPORTS was reluctant to muster speed in the early stages of the race despite his efforts. He stated that as the horse had overraced in the early stages at its previous start at Caloundra on 23 September, he was reluctant to use the whip on the horse as he was concerned it would again overrace.

A post-race veterinary examination of ROAD TO HONOURS revealed the colt to have sustained a laceration to the off stifle.


Race 4: XXXX 3yo & Up Maiden Plate - 1200m.
1st - Mi Chiamo 2nd - Los Altos 3rd - Roman Squire 4th - Czarboy

As J. Warrington was indisposed, L. Morrison was substituted as the rider of CZARBOY.

STAY YOUNG jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, forcing LOS ALTOS to be checked when forced on to the hind quarters of ROMAN SQUIRE, which became unbalanced.

Approaching the 1100m., LOS ALTOS shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of GLORY UNTO THEE.

MI CHIAMO was caught wide in the early stages and obliged to race wide throughout.

Near the 850m., FRESH CREAM shifted out, taking ROMAN SQUIRE wider on the track.

S. Shield, rider of OUR HEART THROB, was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out around the heels of GLORY UNTO THEE near the 350m., which resulted in CAPIROSSI and FRESH CREAM being tightened for room inside ROMAN SQUIRE.

After leaving the 200m., OUR HEART THROB, which had a tendency to lay out, was disappointed for a run between ONE FOR THE ROAD and GLORY UNTO THEE.

CAPIROSSI was inclined to lay out in the straight.


Race 5: Carlton Draught F&M Class 3 H'cap - 1350m.
1st - Wild Colonial Girl 2nd - Frisco Agogo 3rd - In The Midnight 4th - Kerri Anne's Girl

As N. Jolly was ill, G. Colless was substituted as the rider of POINTED, M. Smith-Lester as the rider of MAY ROYAL (Race 7).

SKY TIME was slow to jump.

Near the 400m., IN THE MIDNIGHT shifted out and made contact with BADA BING.

An inquiry was held into the poor performance of CAFFE FRANCAIS, which, after settling at the rear of the field, raced under pressure prior to the home turn and failed to respond when tested in the straight. J. Byrne stated that after being fractious in the barriers, the horse jumped only reasonably and as a result back in the field further than anticipated. He added that he had been instructed by connections to have the horse racing more prominently, however the horse failed to respond to his riding in the early stages and raced off the bit and was under pressure prior to the home turn. Trainer R. Maund agreed that the performance was disappointing today and felt that the filly's preparation for today's race had been somewhat restricted due to the recent wet weather on the Downs, whereby the horse had missed some trackwork. R. Maund also informed the inquiry that the had been advised after the race by his stablehand that the horse had been showing signs recently that it may be in season. R. Maund added that following the disappointing run, CAFFE FRANCAIS would be freshened up. A swab sample was taken from CAFFE FRANCAIS following a veterinary examination which failed to reveal an abnormality.


Race 6: Richmond Grove Class 3 H'cap - 1660m.
1st - Mameluke 2nd - Temple Jack 3rd - Teltree 4th - Moroccan Boy

As A. Kennedy was ill, D. Griffin was substituted as the rider of QUINN, Z. Purton as the rider of CARLTON BRU (Race 7)

Correct weight was delayed to enable K. Yoshida, rider of the 2nd placegetter, TEMPLE JACK, to view the video to ascertain if he had grounds approaching the winning post to protest against MAMELUKE being declared the winner. K. Yoshida subsequently declined to lodge a protest and correct weight was declared on the Judge's placings.

Shortly after straightening, TEMPLE JACK shifted out to improve and then approaching the finish line was inclined to shift in at the same time as MAMELUKE shifted out under pressure.

MEZENTSEVA jumped outwards at the start, taking MAMELUKE out on to FEAR THE KNIGHT.

QUITE QUICK faltered on jumping away.

TELTREE was slow to jump.

Shortly after the start, FEAR THE KNIGHT had to be steadied off the heels of QUINN, which shifted in.

Approaching the 1500m., MEZENTEVA and MAMELUKE raced in restricted room between QUITE QUICK and QUINN, which was inclined to shift in.

FEAR THE KNIGHT was caught wide rounding the first turn and obliged to race wide for some distance in the early and middle stages.

TELTREE was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was unable to get clear until inside the 200m..


Race 7: Lexus Pursuit Open H'cap - 1350m.
1st - Celtic Trial 2nd - Beamer 3rd - Treasure The Kwila 4th - Our Secret Agent

ALFONSO reared as the start was effect, losing valuable ground.

KING SHALFORD was slow to jump.

ROAD TO HEAVEN jumped outwards at the start and brushed CARLTON BRU.

Leaving the 900m., CARLTON BRU got its head up and raced ungenerously after improving on to the heels of CELTIC TRIAL. COOKE STREET, which was following, also got its head up when being steadied off the heels of CARLTON BRU.

C. Whiteley reported that in the early stages he endeavoured to gain a position with cover on OUR SECRET AGENT however the horse, after being caught wide approaching the first turn, commenced to pull and he elected to allow the horse to stride to the lead.

Near the 100m., ALFONSO, when attempting a run in restricted room inside of OUR SECRET AGENT, had to be steadied when OUR SECRET AGENT shifted in slightly.

CARLTON BRU, which compounded over the latter stages, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, who reported that the horse was suffering from cardiac arrythmia. Following this advice, trainer L. Dennett was advised that CARLTON BRU would be required to pass an official barrier trial and an ECG report would be required.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of COOKE STREET, S. Galloway stated that despite the horse overracing for a short distance in the early stages and getting its head up rounding the first turn, the horse was then under pressure prior to the home turn and did not respond to his riding. Trainer's representative Mr B. Hill advised stewards that from the draw it was intended Cooke Street be ridden back in the field, however he was at a loss to offer any explanation for the disappointing run.

Race 8: Brisbane Riverview Hotel Class 4 H'cap - 1200m.
1st - Hialeah Star 2nd - Out There 3rd - Seaenza 4th - Yeazoff

After travelling a short distance, KING JON JON was inclined to shift in away from YEAZOFF, which resulted in BRO being tightened for room.

After being restrained to take a trail leaving the 800m., ARMAMENT got its head up and raced ungenerously.

ENCLAVE was caught wide rounding the first turn and was obliged to race wide throughout.

Near the 600m., KING JON JON brushed the rail.

Apprentice C. Spry, rider of YEAZOFF, was fined $200 for failing to ride his mount right out to the finish line.

BETTING DISPUTE INQUIRY

Following a report from bookmakers' supervisor Mr R.O'Toole, stewards inquired into a complaint from patron Mr M. Doyle concerning him being refused 2 alleged wagers by southern events bookmaker Mr A. Pippos. After taking evidence from both parties and supervisor Mr O'Toole, the inquiry was adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, 23 November at Queensland Racing Offices.


ALL WINNERS AND CAFFE FRANCAIS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - BRISBANE TURF CLUB - 17.11.04


Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Race 4. S. Shield - Jockey - C/riding - AR137(a)
Fines - Race 8. C. Spry - A/jockey - Fail to ride mount out - $200 -
AR 137(b)
Absent jockeys - J. Warrington - Indisposed
A. Kennedy - Ill - Clearance required
N. Jolly - Ill - Clearance required

Adjourned inquiry - Re betting dispute between bookmaker A. Pippos and
punter M. Doyle

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners and Caffe Francais
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Race 7. Carlton Bru - Cardiac Arythmia - Trial/ECG


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Sandy's Reward - N. Tomizaza
Race 4. Czarboy - L. Morrison
Race 5. Pointed - G. Colless
Miss Proud -
Race 6. Quinn - D. Griffin
Leader Of The Pack -
Race 7. Carlton Bru - Z. Purton
Cooke Street -
May Royal - M. Smith-Lester


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