QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 1.5M
PENETROMETER READING – 5.25

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – W. Birch, J. Dart, P. Gillard, I. Brown
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – L. Hanlon
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – R. Gonchee, K. Warwick
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

A. J. Jones and C. Reith were ill, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

From Eagle Farm Trials, 9.12.08
Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $100 in that she presented TIDY EMOTION and PEACEFUL BELLE with the incorrect saddle cloths for Heat 12.

Race 1: Casa Operations Social Club Maiden Plate – 2020m
1st – Jouer Le Jeu 2nd – Cinquacasino 3rd – Ella Cinders 4th - Arcangela

BLUE MEDICINE was declared a late scratching at 11.50 am on veterinary advice after the horse was injured en route to the racecourse.

C. McIver was reprimanded for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time to fulfil his engagement on BIANCOOL.

SHOJA (A. Pattillo) and TYRCONNELL (Matthew Palmer) jumped away awkwardly.

CONQUACASINO (C. Dixon) was hampered on jumping away by ARCANGELA (R. Wiggins), which shifted out at the start.

JOUER LE JEU (E. Wilkinson) overraced on the heels of BORN TO PARTY (C. Small) in the early stages.

Passing the 1800m, BORN TO PARTY commenced to overrace on the heels of MONDO ROCKS (M. Hellyer) and near the 1400m had to be steadied off that horse’s heels. BORN TO PARTY continued to overrace and near the 1200m had to be checked off the heels of ALL THE JAYS (D. Griffin).

At the 1200m, TYRCONNELL improved up on to the heels of SHOJA and had to be steadied. TYRCONNELL then shifted out and was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

BIANCOOL and SHOJA raced wide in the early stages.

When steadied passing the 1200m, CONQUACASINO shifted out and was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.

JOUER LE JEU (E. Wilkinson) shifted ground outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 2: Joli Boutique 3yo Miaden Plate - 1350m
1st – Mr Orient 2nd – Commanche Warrier 3rd – Saint Minerva 4th - Indeseado

As G. Colless was to be overweight on SAINT MINERVA, SHE’S A MOUNTAIN (Race 7) and AQUA CALDA (Race 8), riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. G. Colless was fined the sum of $300.

COMMANCHE WARRIOR (S. Scriven) jumped away awkwardly.

PROM KNIGHT (S. Seamer), which jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped FLASH ROMEO (E. Wilkinson).

Approaching the 800m, SAINT MINERVA (D. Griffin), which was racing ungenerously, had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of MR ORIENT (J. Taylor).


Race 3: Australian Aerospace Maiden H’cap - 1200m
1st – Steady Poplar 2nd – Zeljo 3rd – Frozone 4th – A Pair Of Diamonds

CLIFFISEE (S. Galloway) was tightened for room on jumping away between FROZONE (G. Colless), which was taken in slightly by ZELJKO (A. Coome), and AMAIZEMEA (A. Spinks), which shifted out.

Passing the 900m, A PAIR OF DIAMONDS (C. McIver) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CIRCUMNAVIGATE (T. Pannell), which shifted in away from ZELJKO (A. Coome).

Near the 800m, A PAIR OF DIAMONDS again had to be checked when tightened for room by CHEQUE FOR FREEDOM (K. Forrester), which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.

Approaching the 200m, CALYPSO MOON (Matthew Palmer) was momentarily inconvenienced between CIRCUMNAVIGATE (T. Pannell) and STEADY POPLAR (J. Bowditch), which shifted in slightly.

Near the 100m, A PAIR OF DIAMONDS (C. McIver) improved up on to the heels of CIRCUMNAVIGATE (T. Pannell) and was obliged to shift out.


Race 4: Mater Education Centre Health Service F&M Class 3 H’cap - 1200m
1st –Guissepino 2nd –Queen Of Asia 3rd – Acquired 4th – Swiss Alps

AKOYA (M. Hughes) was a little slow to begin.

Near the 100m, SWISS ALPS (D. Griffin) was momentarily impeded by QUEEN OF ASIA (Matthew Palmer), which shifted out.

GUISSEPINO (B. Pengelly) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of DAPHNE ELLEN revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the inside of the near fore pastern.

The club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that ASHITA was restricted in its action on the off hindleg. Trainer B. Dodson was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for ASHITA prior to its next race start.


Race 5: Nuturf Class 4 H’cap – 1350m
1st – Havayarn 2nd – Kings Artist 3rd – Matzumi 4th - Askew

USTINO A GIRL (L. Dittman) and JEROME’S STAR (J. Taylor) came together on jumping away.

Passing the 1000m, when attempting to be restrained, USTINO A GIRL got its head in the air and overraced for a short distance.

Near the 200m, USTINO A GIRL shifted out abruptly and again a short distance later USTINO GIRL shifted ground under pressure.

Stewards questioned apprentice L.Dittman regarding the riding tactics adopted on USTINO A GIRL. L. Dittman stated that after being caught 3 wide in the early stages he elected to push forward to obtain a position closer to the rail. He further added that passing the 1000m he obtained a position one off outside the leader ASKEW, however when being restrained the mare got its head in the air and commenced to overrace. He explained that UNSTINO A GIRL overraced until such time as he had taken a position slightly forward and felt his best option was to allow USTINO A GIRL to relax rather than continue to restrain the mare.
L. Dittman also added that he then allowed the mare to relax until near the home turn. Trainer N. McBurney stated that the connections had instructed apprentice Dittman to take a sit on the mare to allow her to run out the distance of today’s event as she was stepping up to 1350 metres for the first time. Mr McBurney further stated after viewing the film that he believed apprentice Dittman was a victim of circumstances, in that after improving forward to take up a postion, USTINO A GIRL then overraced and left apprentice Dittman with little options. Stewards noted the explanations.




Race 6: 132 UAV BTY Class 5 H’cap – 1615m
1st – Pyramids 2nd – Humma 3rd – Moonlight Lily 4th – Magique Mine

ONE FOR THE ROAD raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Rounding the 1200m turn, LIFE’S SHORT (J. Bowditch) shifted out off the heels of FOOLS RUSH IN (R. Wiggins) and in doing so forced GATHER (W. Clasohm) 3 wide.

Near the 500m, MAGIQUE MINE (C. Whiteley) shifted out and in doing so made contact with MOONLIGHT LILY (R. Goltz).

Passing the 50m, MAGIQUE MINE (C. Whiteley) and MOONLIGHT LILY were momentarily placed in restricted room between PYRAMIDS (Mathew Palmer) and HUMMA (S. Scriven), which shifted in.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of GATHER. After taking initial evidence, the inquiry was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed. post-race veterinary examination of GATHER failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Stewards questioned J. Bowditch regarding his riding of LIFE’S SHORT, in particular between the 1200m and home turn. J. Bowditch stated that approaching the first turn, LIFE’S SHORT commenced to overrace on the heels of FOOLS RUSH IN (R. Wiggins), and he elected to allow the horse to stride forward and take up a position outside FOOLS RUSH IN. He further added he was content to maintain this position for the remainder of the event, however GATHER continued to race in a 3-wide position outside of FOOLS RUSH IN, and passing the 800m he was obliged to place his mount under pressure to hold its position. The explanation was noted.

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

Race 7: Cranstoun Hussein Class 5 H’cap – 1110m
1st – Mr Slick 2nd – The Boxer 3rd – Stature 4th – Single Bound

PADDYCOLO (C. Small) was tightened for room on jumping away between DANGEROUS KNIGHT (Michael Palmer) and CONSIDER YOURSELF (M. Morris), which shifted in.

WIGNDOVE (D. Craven) jumped away awkwardly, making contact with STATURE (J. Taylor).

Near the 1000m, HAIL FREE (B. Pengelly) shifted in and bumped the hind quarters of CONSIDER YOURSELF (M. Morris).

Passing the 800m, STATURE (J. Taylor), which was overracing, improved to the inside of HAIL FREE and as a result had to be checked when tightened for room between SHE’S A MOUNTAIN (R. McMahon) and HAIL FREE, which shifted in slightly.

HAIL FREE shifted out rounding the home turn and bumped THE BOXER (O. Turpin).

THE BOXER (O. Turpin), DECERTO Mathew Palmer) and LACHLAN VALLEY (M. Paget) raced wide throughout.


Race 8: R WM Chartered Accountants CG&E H’cap – 1200m
1st – Ready To Rise 2nd – Kayowed 3rd – Kneel And Raise 4th - Scudder

MIRABILIS (J. Bowditch) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with the hind quarters of SCUDDER (Matthew Palmer).

Shortly after the start, MEDIA FUND (S. Galloway) and KAYOWED (J. Taylor) were obliged to race in restricted room between AQUA CALDA (R. Wiggins) and SCUDDER, which shifted in slightly.

Near the 900m, HIGHLAND STORM (K. Wharton) and AQUA CALDA (R. Wiggins) were obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of DEVILS RANSOM (M. Morris), which shifted in slightly.

KNEEL AND RAISE (R. Goltz) raced wide in the early stages.

Approaching the 400m, MEDIA FUND had to be steadied when attempting to improve between DEVILS RANSOM and SCUDDER where there was doubtful room.

In the early stages of the straight, AQUA CALDA (R. Wiggins) had difficulty obtaining clear running.

SCUDDER and EDWARD BEAR raced wide throughout.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Chris McIver – Late arrival on course – LR49*

Fines
Race 2,78 Glen Colless – Overweight – AR120(b) - $300*

EF Trials. 9.12.08
Gillian Heinrich – Trainer – Present 2 horses with incorrect saddle cloths - $100 – AR140A*

Absent jockeys
J. Jones,C. Reith – Ill – Certificates required*

Adj. Inquiries
Race 6. Riding tactics – Gather (Jockey W. Clasohm/Trainer R. Nicholson)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Ashita – Restricted in action off hind – Vet. clearance.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Biancol – C. McIver
Race 2. Bootooloo – A. Spinks
Saint Minerva – D. Griffin
Race 3. Calypso Moon – Mat. Palmer
Amaizemea – A. Spinks
Race 4. Swiss Alps – D. Griffin
Race 6. Prince Leo – L. Dittman
Race 7. She’s A Mountain – R. McMahon
Lachlan Valley – M. Paget
Race 8. Aqua Calda – R. Wiggins
Devils Ransom – M. Morris


Late scratchings

Race 1. Blue Medicine – 11.50 am



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