QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER READING – 4.55

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – N. Torpey, L. Collins, C. Jasprizza, R. Lawson, Z. Turner
Clerk of Scales – L. Hanlon
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As G. Colless was injured, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Race 1: Mitty’s Maiden H’cap – 1615m
1st – Malela 2nd – Zhay Nay Rahl 3rd – Passionate Stash 4th – Son Of The General

MONCHELLE (S. Cormack) jumped awkwardy and shifted out, forcing MALELA (S. Seamer) out on to WEEKEND GAMBLER (R. Wiggins).

FLY MISTY (G. Baker) blundered on jumping away.

Near the 1400m, MONCHELLE had to be checked when tightened for room by MALELA, which shifted in away from WEEKEND GAMBLER, which shifted in after that horse was bumped by FLY MISTY (G. Baker). G. Baker, rider of FLY MISTY, was severely reprimanded and instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

In the vicinity of the 1200m, WEEKEND GAMBLER, which was racing ungenerously, shifted in and bumped the hind quarters of FLY MISTY. WEEKEND GAMBLER continued to overace for a short distance thereafter.

For some distance after leaving the 1200m, BUNDAGEREE (L. Cheshire) overraced.

Passing the 800m, MALENA, which was overracing, shifted out, forcing MANZIEDEAR (A. Spinks) wider.

Race 2: Glenlogan Park 2yo Fillies Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Hearty Laughter 2nd – Zeta 3rd – Lady Lesia 4th - Allichristina

Passing the 200m, SAILOR SILVERGIRL (S. Scriven) shifted in under pressure, forcing SILVERLINITY (T. Pannell) in on to FLIRTY FLOSSY (N. Thomas).

Near the 150m, FLIRTY THOMAS had to be eased to avoid the heels of MISS BRASHCI (A. Spinks), which shifted out.

Race 3: Jacobs Creek Sparkling 2yo C&G Maiden H’ap – 1200m
1st – Love De Cause 2nd - Monashee Gold 3rd – Moubassin 4th – On The Mark

CHILLME (A. Spinks) and ISLAND TYCOON (C. Spry) missed the start.

REGAL PRINCE (K. Banks) jumped away awkwardly.

At the 900m, REGAL PRINCE raced awkwardly inside of FLASH ROMEO (R. Wiggins), which shifted in.

FLASH ROMEO, REGAL PRINCE and CARBINCONI (J. Taylor) raced wide in the middle stages.

After leaving the 400m, MONASHEE GOLD (S. Scriven) attempted to shift out to improve and made heavy contact with REGAL PRINCE. MONASHEE GOLD was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.


Race 4: Hidden Dragon Maiden Plate – 1110m
1st –Cicarelli 2nd – Swirling Moss 3rd – Novateur 4th – Rock My Roof

A warning was issued to the connections of CICARELLI, which proved difficult to load.

ANOTHER JOURNEY (T. Treichel) missed the start.

NOVATEUR (R. McMahon) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with HOLYFIELD (A. Spinks), forcing that horse in on to ALF ON THE RUN (S. Cormack), which brushed the hind quarters of TE KOKO ROSE (D. Barron).

ALYSSA JEAN (R. Wiggins) jumped away awkwardly and then shifted in, making heavy contact with CICARELLI (C. Spry). A short distance later, CICARELLI was then tightened for room between MYSTERIOIUS GIRL (N. Day) and ALYSSA JEAN (R. Wiggins), which was inclined to lay in.

HOLYFIELD got its head up after being restrained shortly after the start.

SWIRLING MOSS (E. Wilkinson) was tightened for room shortly after the start between TE KOKO ROSE (D. Barron) and THE POCKET ROCKET (A. Erhart), which shifted out.

TE KOKO ROSE (D. Barron) was inclined to hang in approaching the first turn.

After leaving the 800m, ROCK MY ROOF (M. Radecker) was inclined to overrrace at the heels of FALVELISA (J. Byrne) and then leaving the 700m, shifted out making contact with TE KOKO ROSE (D. Barron) on at least 2 occasions and forcing that horse wider on the track.

RUBLANA (M. Cahill) got its head up and was inclined to overrace near the 700m.

M. Radecker, rider of ROCK MY ROOF, was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts right out to the finish of the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of RUBLANA revealed the horse had shifted its near fore plate in running and sustained an injury to the near fore foot.


Race 5: XXXX Gold Class 5 H’cap - 1350m
1st – King Leonidas 2nd – Hesashow 3rd – Ask The Music 4th – Dream Gal

BIT OF MAGIC (M. Palmer) jumped with its head in the air and missed the start.

When questioned as to the performance of FREE AS AIR, M. Radecker reported that the horse did not travel well throughout running and felt that there may have been something amiss with the horse. A post-race veterinary examination of FREE AS AIR failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 6: Sita Environmental Class 3 H’cap - 1350m
1st – Swords 2nd – Media Fund 3rd – Bang The Castle 4th - Jackpot

HIT THE POST (S. Seamer) and VETTORIOUS (A. Spinks) were a little slow to begin.

After travelling a short distance, VAN ROOYEN (D. Griffin) got its head up and raced ungenerously.

Approachint the 100m, EYE MAX (J. Taylor) shifted out under pressure and brushed MEDIA FUND (S. Galloway), causing that horse to be inconvenienced.

Jockey E. Wilkinson, rider of SWORDS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that leaving the 100m he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of BANG THE CASTLE (S. Scriven), resulting in BANG THE CASTLE having to be checked. E. Wilkinson was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 5 July and to expire at midnight, 16 July.

JACKPOT (J. Holder) raced 3 wide throughout.


Race 7: City Pacific F&M Class 4 H’cap - 1110m
1st –Junk In The Truck 2nd – Jellicles 3rd – Barbres 4th - Foxie

When questioned regarding the performance of WHO CAN IT BE NOW, jockey B. Calkin stated that after being caught 3 wide he elected to endeavour to position the horse closer to the rails, however after leaving the 800m, the horse dropped the bit and did not respond to his riding in the middle stages. He added that in the straight WHO CAN IT BE NOW ran home only fairly. Trainer P. Nolan was at a loss to explain the horse’s performance today, however felt that the horse may be at a stage of its preparation where it is looking for further distance. A post-race veterinary examination of WHO CAN IT BE NOW failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Race 8: Game On International C&G Class 4 H’cap - 1110m
1st – Hail Free 2nd – Rosco’s Circus 3rd – Jad 4th - Rotarian

PARTY LINES (T. Treichel) jumped outwards at the start and brushed DALCOLO (M. Radecker).

ROTARIAN (J. Byrne) was tightened for room on jumping away between STAR OF MINTO (A. Taylor) and JAD (R. McMahon), which shifted out.

STAR OF MINTO (A. Taylor) was inclined to race a little fiercely in the middle stages.

Approaching the 200m, PARTY LINES shifted in momentarily under pressure and hampered JAD.

HAIL FREE was obliged to race 3 wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the disapointing performance of PARTY LINES, trainer’s representative Mr Dickenson stated that the horse’s best form had been when it has raced on rain-affected tracks. Jockey T. Treichel stated he had ridden the horse hard to obtain the lead, however PARTY LINES did not respond on straightening, and he felt that the colt may be better suited to rain-affected tracks. A post-race veterinary examination of PARTY LINES failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BTC – 2.7.08

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Gary Baker – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Suspensions
Race 6. Eddie Wilkinson – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 5.7.08 to 16.7.08 – AR137(a)*

Absent jockeys
G. Colless – Injured – Certificate required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Party Lines, Falvelisa, Hearty Laughter

Pre-race: Hit The Post, Eye Max, Mysterious Girl, Alyssa Jean, Flirty Flossy, Celestafy

Warning
Race 4. Cicarelli – Barrier manners.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Sailon Silvergirl – S. Scriven
Race 3. Monashee Gold – S. Scriven
Race 4. Swirling Moss – E. Wilkinson
Falvelisa – J. Byrne
Race 8. Rotarian – J. Byrne




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