QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 14 APRIL 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – OUT 5M
PENETROMETER READING – 4.36

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – J. Hackett, G. Ireland, K. Daly, Z. Turner
Clerk of Scales – L. Hanlon
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – F. Manahan, M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Muilwyk, C. George
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Stewards concluded an inquiry into B. El-Issa’s riding of MARGY MAGIC to the finish line in Race 3 at the Gold Coast on Friday, 13 April 2007. B. El-Issa was reminded of his obligation in relation to the rules pertaining to him riding his mounts right to the finish line.

B. El-Issa pleaded guilty to failing to seek permission of the stewards before leaving the racecourse at the Gold Coast meeting on Friday, 13 April 2007, and in accordance with Local Rule 49 was fined $200.

Race 1: ROY MCCLEAN THE GOOD GUYS 1MW H’CAP - 1630m
1st – Bitabiff 2nd – Bit Of Magic 3rd – Gonzalo 4th – Point Made

The start was delayed when TYCOON TED proved difficult to load.

MR BAADOT (B. Pengelly) was slow to begin.

TYCOON TED (D. Carrigg) overraced when racing wide in the early stages.

GONZALO (J. Byrne) also overraced in the early stages.

WHEEL THE LEAD (B. Stewart) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MR BAADOT, B. Pengelly could offer no explanation other than the horse travelled well in the early stages but when placed under pressure near the 600m it was under pressure and failed to respond to his riding. Trainer B. Smith could offer no excuse for the performance other than that the horse prefers tracks with a bit more give in them.

A post-race veterinary examination of AEROSOL revealed the horse to be sore in both fore fetlocks. Trainer P. Laycock was advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for AEROSOL before its next race start and that the horse must also undergo a veterinary examination prior to each race start.

Race 2: DALE ROCHE THE GOOD GUYS PLATE - 2120m
1st – Palace Lover 2nd – Gee Gee 3rd - Greenfinder 4th – Mr Mister

CALL A FRIEND (J. Byrne) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the hind quarters of GEE GEE (N. Thomas).

MR MISTER (K. Forrester) overraced in the early stages on the heels of GREENFINDER (J. Powell).

EVERY WHICH WAY (B. El-Issa) made the 1800m crossing awkwardly.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SCATTERGUN, apprentice R. McMahon stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages as in his opinion the race was run at an even tempo. He added that when placed under pressure passing the 700m SCATTERGUN failed to improve its position as anticipated and near the 200m the horse commenced to yield ground. Trainer B. Smith was at a loss to explain today’s performance but added that the horse had worked well leading into today’s event and the connections had expected a forward showing. He added that the only explanation he could offer was that the horse performs better on tracks with a bit more give in them than today’s. Mr Smith undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in the days subsequent to the event that may explain the horse’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of SCATTERGUN failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.

Race 3: ALF SAID THE GOOD GUYS 2YO H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Bonza Crop 2nd – Lots Of Success 3rd – Congalero 4th – Legal Perfume

VACARME (J. Powell) and SNOG (C. Spry) were slow to begin.

HOWGOODSTHAT (K. Wharton) jumped out at the start and made contact with HEY ELVIS (M. Cahill).

NOTRE AMOUR (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly.

LEGAL PERFUME (K. Forrester), HEY ELVIS and HOWGOODSTHAT raced wide throughout.

Passing the 900m NOTRE AMOUR commenced to overrace and had to be checked off the heels of BOSCOBABE (M. Price).

VACARME hung out between the 800m and the home turn.

A post-race veterinary examination of VACARME revealed the horse to be shin sore in both forelegs and that it had lost its near fore plate. Trainer K. Doughty was advised that she must produce a veterinary clearance before the horse’s next start.

Race 4: TATE MASON THE GOOD GUYS F&M H’CAP - 1350m
1st – O’Tonda 2nd – Poiym 3rd – Peaceful Honour 4th – Sister Catherine

NEPRO (J. Powell) and MANIC MONDAY (M. Cahill) came together on jumping away.

Near the 1200m NEPRO had to be momentarily eased to avoid the heels of HAMINGJA (C. Spry) which shifted in.

TWO FINGERS (S. Scriven) raced wide throughout.

Passing the 1000m NEPRO raced ungenerously at the heels of SISTER CATHERINE (D. Peisley).

Approaching the 600m HAMINGJA shifted out forcing SISTER CATHERINE wider on the track.

ACCELERATION (M. Price) had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the early stages of the straight and near the 200m had to be checked when tightened for room between NEPRO and HAMINGJA which shifted out slightly when compounding.

Race 5: AIREN YOUHANNA THE GOOD GUYS 0MW H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Schapelle 2nd – Orrong 3rd – Qualo Star 4th – Kendrick Lad

LEATHER (J. Powell) and MAJOR BOYINGTON (B. El-Issa) were slow to begin.

Rounding the 800m turn TINY TOO (B. Pengelly) had to be checked when tightened for room between POWER CITY (M. Cahill) and KENDRICK LAD (W. Pearson) which was overracing on the heels of QUALO STAR (A. Coome) and shifted out. DODGE BALL (H. Hamada), which was following, was hampered as a consequence.

THE BIG EASY (D. Carrigg) was forced to race wide throughout.

Near the 200m MAJOR BOYINGTON improved up on to the heels of KENDRICK LAD (W. Pearson) and had to be steadied.

Near the 50m GOLD RIMU (N. Thomas) shifted in and brushed MUSCLE UP (C. Spry).

A post-race veterinary examination of JUNK BOND (S. Scriven) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of NORTHERN GAME (D. Peisley) revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg following the event. Trainer T. Ainsworth was advised that he must produce a veterinary clearance for NORTHERN GAME before its next start.


Race 6: FRANCIE VINCENT THE GOOD GUYS 3YO H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Lasoron 2nd – Cocktail Supreme 3rd – Go Sequalo 4th – Fort ‘N’ Won

IN A HEARTBEAT (R. McMahon) and COCKTAIL SUPREME (N. Thomas) came together on jumping away.

GO SEQUALO (D. Carrigg) overraced in the early stages.

Near the 700m IN A HEARTBEAT (R. McMahon) had to be steadied when tightened for room by FORT ‘N’ WON (B. Stewart) which was taken in by IMA JOKER (M. Cahill), which shifted in when being steadied off the heels of MOODEE (S. Seamer), which was steadying to obtain a position closer to the fence. As stewards could place the blame on no one rider, they took no further action. MY CENTURION (J. Powell), which was following, had to be steadied.

Rounding the home turn the saddle on MONO MAGIC shifted to the nearside, resulting in A. Coome being unable to fully test his mount for the remainder of the event.

Near the 400m LASORON (J. Byrne) had to be steadied off the heels of GO SEQUALO.

COCKTAIL SUPREME was inclined to hang out under pressure in the straight.

Race 7: JAMES BROCKHURST THE GOOD GUYS CHIEF DE BEERS QUALITY – 1110M
1st – Grand Reve 2nd – The Jackal 3rd - Enthusiast 4th – Suubird

Trainer B. Baldwin was fined $100 under LR. 70 for failing to declare K. Wharton as the rider of ENTHUSIAST by the prescribed time.

SUUBIRD (J. Powell) was slow to begin.

NESSUNO (S. Scriven) overraced in the early stages.

MY SON DAY (M. Cahill) raced wide throughout.

Passing the 900m NESSUNO commenced to overrace on the heels of ENTHUSIAST (K. Wharton). THE JACKAL (B. Pengelly), which was following, had to be steadied.

Near the 100m ALGORITHM (B. El-Issa) had to be steadied when tightened for room between ENTHUSIAST (K. Wharton), which shifted in slightly, and SUUBIRD which after receiving a bump on its hind quarters shifted out.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today on MYAGI, jockey S. Seamer stated that after beginning well he was unable to obtain a forward position postion close to the rails so he elected to ease the gelding back to obtain a position three wide behind MY SON DAY. He added that near the 600m MYAGI received a bump from THE JACKAL and as a result MYAGI then was obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. His explanation was noted.

Race 8: RUSS DANIELS THE GOOD GURS C,G&E H’CAP - 1350m
1st – Mr Hornblower 2nd – Tellasecret 3rd – Elegant Roi 4th – Kutuzov

THE PIANIST (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly.

MR HORNBLOWER (B. Pengelly) was slow to begin.

After passing the 1200m SAMMYS ILLUSION (D. Peisley) commenced to overrace and near the 900m SAMMYS ILLUSION shifted in tightening BLUE OYSTER (R. McMahon). A short distance later SAMMYS ILLUSION had to be steadied off the heels of MONASHEE PRINCE (M. Morris). SHA’BOURNE REGAL (M. Price), which was following, had to be steadied off the heels of SAMMYS ILLUSION on several occasions. As a result SHA’BOURNE REGAL shifed out and was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.

THE PIANIST raced wide in the middle stages.

KUTUZOV (K. Wharton) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

Approaching the finishing line KUTUZOV had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TELLASECRET (D. Tanti), which was taken in slightly by MR HORNBLOWER.

B. El-Issa, the rider of 6th placegetter THE PIANIST, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race and was fined $500.

A post-race veterinary examination of TENFOLD (J. Byrne) failed to reveal any abnormalities.


ALL WINNERS AND SCATTERGUN WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BTC – 14.04.07

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
B. El-Issa - $200 – LR. 49 – fail to seek permission to leave course (GCTC – 13.4.07)
Race 7. B. Baldwin - $100 – late rider – LR. 70
Race 8. B. El-Issa - $500 – fail to ride mount out – AR. 137(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners and SCATTERGUN

Warnings/bars
Race 1. AEROSOL – vet cert & vet exam before each start.
Race 3. VACARME – vet clearance
Race 5. NORTHERN GAME – vet clearance

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7. ENTHUSIAST – K. Wharton



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