QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 6 JANUARY 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – OUT .5M
PENETROMETER READING – 4.6

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – N. Torpey, G. Ireland, B. Leisemann, J. Millican, Z. Turner
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – L. Hanlon
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – A. Muilwyk, S. Lyons, A. Brennan
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: HAPPY 4OTH GEOFF 2YO H’CAP – 1010M
1st – Conquering Spirit 2nd – Decibella 3rd – Lassie Mactavish 4th – Chabeli

Trainer D. Bell was advised that a warning would be placed on MOUNT MEE for being difficult to load.

MOUNT MEE (S. Galloway), which was slow to begin, was hampered a short distance later between KEELROW (B. El-Issa) and CASH IN A HURRY (S. Scriven), which shifted out.

Approaching the first turn CARRY ON DOCTOR (J. Holder) commenced to hang out and did so for the remainder of the event. Trainer B. McLachlan was advised that a warning was being placed on CARRY ON DOCTOR for its racing manners.

Passing the 800m KEELROW had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CARRY ON DOCTOR which was hanging out.

CARRY ON DOCTOR, KEELROW and CASH IN A HURRY raced wide for the majority of the event.

Shortly after straightening LASSIE MACTIVISH (J. Bowditch) shifted out and made heavy contact with CAT DAZZLE (J. Taylor) on two occasions. J. Bowditch was severely reprimanded under AR. 137(a).

CASH IN A HURRY was inclined to lay in for the majority of the straight and passing the 200m shifted in and bumped RICHART (M. Palmer).

Near the 300m KEELROW improved up on to the heels of CARRY ON DOCTOR and had to be steadied.

A post-race veterinary examination of MOUNT MEE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon reported that CHABELI was suffering metabolic heat syndrome after the event.

Race 2: TIM DOUGLAS PLACE ESTATE AGENTS 0MW CUP – 2020M
1st – Fulmonti 2nd – Orpen All Hours 3rd – Bitofasmartie 4th – Rapid Reason

On jumping away MINOA (R. Plumb) and SOCIAL WORKER (K. Wharton) were placed in restricted room between RAPID REASON (M. Radecker) and GOLDCHILD (T. Pannell), which was taken out slightly by RED PILL (B. El-Issa).

Approaching the 800m RAPID REASON had to be momentarily eased when that horse improved to the inside of the heels of BITOFASMARTIE (R. Mason) where there was insufficient room.

When questioned regarding the performance of MINOA, apprentice R. Plumb stated that after being a little slow to begin he was obliged to settle the gelding further back than he had anticipated he then elected to allow MINOA to slide forward near the 800m as his instructions were that the gelding was one-paced and to not be drawn into a sprint home. His explanation was noted.

Race 3: FREE FINANCE CHECK-UP 0MW H’CAP – 1615M
1st – Snick 2nd – Paradise Dancer 3rd – Ostras 4th – Fastness

ENGLOBO (M. Palmer) jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

SNICK (S. Scriven) also jumped away awkwardly.

On jumping away LINE BY LINE (M. Morris) was tightened between COLE TRICKLE (N. Thomas) and JACKSON HILL (R. Plumb).

PARADISE DANCER (S. Drake) and PAGER (R. Mason) overraced in the early stages.

Passing the 300m LINE BY LINE was momentarily held up for clear running.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on LINE BY LINE today, apprentice M. Morris stated that his instructions were to have the horse in a forward position, however after being a little slow to begin the gelding was unable to muster any early speed and as a result he found himself in a position behind a number of horses. He added that an opportunity presented itself for him to obain a run on the fence mid-field and he elected to take that position. His explanation was noted.

When questioned regarding his riding of COLE TRICKLE, apprentice N. Thomas stated that his instructions were to lead today, however after being caught wide early the horse was inclined to overrace outside the leader. He added that he endeavoured to push forward to obtain the lead in the middle stages, however COLE TRICKLE was never travelling well enough to clear LEA MARIS (M. Cahill). He added that in his opinion the horse was not travelling near the 600m and he then elected to place the horse under pressure to put the colt back on the bit. He further stated that in the circumstances the horse finished the race off better than he would have expected. His explanation was noted.

Race 4: CALL 13 62 55 F&M H’CAP – 1350M
1st – Sweet As 2nd – Passagemaker 3rd – Belles Opinion 4th – Acceleration

PEACEFUL HONOUR was a late scratching at 9:40 on veterinary advice.

CHARLIE CHEESE (M. Price) blundered on jumping away.

Shortly after the start ACCELERATION (S. Drake) was tightened between COMMANDS BLUE (S. Galloway) and LION AWAKE (M. Palmer) which shifted in.

LOST WEEKEND (B. Stewart) and PENIKI PARK (T. Pannell) raced wide throughout.

Near the 1000m ACCELERATION had to be momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of ACCELERATION.

Passing the 200m ACCELERATION ran up on to the heels of the tiring LION AWAKE and had to be steadied.

Stewards questioned jockey J. Bowditch and stable foreman Mr T. McInnerney in relation to the tactics adopted today on SWEET AS. Jockey Bowditch stated that he had received instructions from trainer Mr S. Dwyer to lead if possible. Stewards adjourned the matter to speak with Mr Dwyer.

When questioned regarding the performance of LION AWAKE, apprentice M. Palmer stated that the mare travelled well, however in his opinion she failed to run out the distance of today’s event.

When questioned regarding ACCELERATION settling further back in the field than expected, apprentice S. Drake advised that instructions were to have the mare settle wherever she was happy. She added that the mare was reluctant to travel early and settled further back than anticipated. Her explanation was noted.

Race 5: HOME FINANCE 3YO H’CAP – 1110M
1st – Ima Joker 2nd – Mohawk 3rd – Moglich 4th – Highland Winner

On return to scale, S. Seamer, the rider of 3rd placegetter MOGLICH, lodged an objection against IMA JOKER (M. Cahill) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 150m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the official video, stewards found that although MOGLICH suffered interference approaching the 50m, they could not be completely satisfied that, given the margin separating both horses at the finish, it warranted a reversal of placings and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the Judge’s placings. At a subsequent inquiry, jockey M. Cahill pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a), the careless riding being that near the 100m he permitted IMA JOKER to shift in when insufficiently clear of DEMANDS RESPECT (J. Holder), which had to be steadied to avoid the heels of IMA JOKER, and that he continued to allow his mount to shift in approaching the 50m, tightening MOGLICH in on to HIGHLAND WINNER, which was taken in on to RING RING (K. Wharton), resulting in MOGLICH having to be steadied to avoid the heels of IMA JOKER. M. Cahill’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Thursday, 11 January, and expire at midnight on Wednesday, 24 January 2007.

DEMANDS RESPECT (J. Holder) and LIONLEIGH LASS (R. McMahon) were tightened on jumping away between HIGHLAND WINNER (S. Scriven) and PARTYGOER (M. Price).

MOHAWK (S. Drake) blundered on jumping away.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon reported that RING RING (K. Wharton) sustained a laceration to the outside of the near fore cannon.

Race 6: BUSINESS FINANCE 2MW H’CAP – 1200M
1st – Cognisant 2nd – Banabolda 3rd – Partridge 4th – Consider Yourself

MIKAN (M. Cahill) was slow to begin.

CONSIDER YOURSELF (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout.

Near the 1000m BANABOLDA (S. Seamer) had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of TORNADIC SKY (R. Plumb) which shifted in.

Near the 700m SHE’S ALL GREEK (B. El-Issa) ran up on to the heels of SLICK TRICK (J. Taylor) and shifted out. A short distance later SHE’S ALL GREEK shifted back in and as a result COMMANDMENTS (B. Stewart) had to be steadied. TAABINGA LASS (M. Morris), which was following, also had to be steadied as a consequence.

COMMANDMENTS was held up for clear running for a short distance after passing the 300m.

Close to the finishing line NEVADA GAMBLER (M. Radecker) had to be steadied when tightened for room between CONSIDER YOURSELF (R. McMahon), which shifted out slightly, and PARTRIDGE (S. Drake), which shifted in. Apprentice R. McMahon was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances and apprentice S. Drake was reprimanded and advised to make greater effort to relieve any pressure to riders to her inside.

A post-race veterinary examination of TORNADIC SKY failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 7: QRSE CITY PACIFIC FINANCE BERNBOROUGH H’CAP – 1615M
1st – Natural Destiny 2nd – Anwaar 3rd – Enrique 4th – Malta

MAGIC MARVO was a late scratching at 12:02 p.m. on veterinary advice.

ADAVALE HORNET (S. Drake) was slow to begin.

DEUXIEME (J. Bowditch) blundered on jumping away.

MESMERISING (J. Holder) and MALTA (M. Cahill) were tightened on jumping away between ENRIQUE (B. Stewart), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, and STRAWBERRY MALT (R. McMahon), which shifted in.

ENTHUSIAST (S. Scriven) jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the 1400m NATURAL DESTINY (S. Treweek) commenced to overrace at the heels of ANWAAR (H. Bowman) and did so for a short distance.

MR ARISTOS (S. Galloway) was forced to race wide in the early stages.

Passing the 1000m MALTA ran up on to the heels of NATURAL DESTINY and had to be steadied.

STRAWBERRY MALT was forced to race wide in the middle stages.

Near the 300m STRAWBERRY MALT had to be steadied off the heels of MALTA which shifted out. A short distance later STRAWBERRY MALT again had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DEUXIEME which shifted out to obtain clear running.

When questioned regarding MR ARISTOS leading today, jockey S. Galloway stated that his instructions were to race handy today, however after being a little slow to begin he was forced to race wide in the early stages and rounding the first turn he elected to allow MR ARISTOS to stride forward and take up a position outside the leader ENTHUSIAST. Trainer P. McLeod stated that he had instructed jockey Galloway to go forward today, given that the horse was stepping up in distance and was jumping from a wide alley. Mr McLeod added that the horse had won previously by leading. Stewards noted their explanations, however advised Mr McLeod of his obligations to inform stewards should connections intend that the horse be ridden contrary to the way in which it was ridden at its previous start.

S. Treweek, the rider of NATURAL DESTINY, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(c) in that he made a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post and was fined $300.

Race 8: EQUIPMENT FINANCE C,G&E H’CAP – 1350M
1st – Rampant Lion 2nd – Step Right In 3rd –Doonan 4th – Demolir

STYLISH QUALO was a late scratching at 11:01 a.m. on veterinary advice.

As K. Forrester was ill, K. Yoshida was substituted as the rider of MISTER MUSTANG. As K. Forrester failed to ride at the Ipswich meeting on 5 January and today’s meeting, he was stood down by the stewards until such time as he was passed fit to continue riding by Queensland Racing’s medical adviser.

STEP RIGHT IN (J. Bowditch) was slow to begin.

FLICK ‘N’ SPIN (T. Pannell), which was a little slow to begin, was crowded for room a short distance later between MISTER MUSTANG (K. Yoshida), which shifted out, and ZAUBEREI (J. Holder), which was taken in by DEMOLIR (B. El-Issa). Also in this incident ZAUBEREI had to be steadied.

FEELIN DANDY (M. Radecker) overraced in the early stages.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BTC – 6.1.07




Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. J. Bowditch – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 6. S. Drake – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 7. S. Treweek - $300 – celebratory gesture prior to winning post – AR. 137(c)
Suspensions
Race 5. M. Cahill – careless riding – AR. 137(a) – 7 meetings (m/n 11.1.07 – m/n 24.1.07)

Absent jockeys
K. Forrester

Adj. inquiries
Race 4. Tactics adopted on SWEET AS (Trainer S. Dwyer)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. MOUNT MEE – difficult to load – warning
Race 1. CARRY ON DOCTOR – hung out – warning

Protests
Race 5. MOGLICH (3rd) against IMA JOKER (1st) – dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 4. WELCOME SITE – R. Plumb
Race 8. MISTER MUSTANG – K. Yoshida

Late scratchings

Race 4. PEACEFUL HONOUR – 9:40 a.m. – vet advice
Race 7. MAGIC MARVO – 12:02 p.m. – vet advice
Race 8. STYLISH QUALO - 11:01 a.m. – vet advice



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