QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7 RAIL – 1M
PENETROMETER READING – 5.62

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – P. Gillard, I. Brown, Z. Turner, S. Kelly
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – L. Hanlon
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Muilwyk, C Federick, E Chittick
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

From QTC, 6.6.09

Jockey B. El-Issa was fined $400 for failing to fulfil engagements on OUR DREAMING and SLICK SNIPER.

Omissions from Stewards Report, QTC, 6.6.09

Race 5. Stradbroke H’cap
Jockey M. Cahill, rider of SNIPER’S BULLET, explained that from a difficult gate he rode the horse aggressively in the early stages in accordance with instructions. He added that SNIPER’S BULLET only travelled fairly in runing and was beaten on straightening. He further stated that in the straight he was concerned with the action of SNIPER’S BULLET and because of this he eased the horse down. SNIPER’S BULLET was examined after the race and the veterinary surgeon’s reported was made public last Saturday.

Race 6. Queensland Derby
When the crowding occurred near the winning post the first time which resulted in B. Stewart being suspended for careless riding, BERLOIZ, which was racing to the inside of THE GRONOCH, which was on the running rail, lost running to which it was rightfully entitled and was checked.


As S. Scriven, M. Hughes, C. Reith and A. Best were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Hardy Brothers Jewellers 3yo & Up Maiden H’cap - 1350m
1st –Just Hilda 2nd – Perchance 3rd – Indy Go Gold 4th - Lander

The start was delayed slightly due to HEZA GURU requiring an adjustment to the bridle.

EUREKA (D. Craven) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with SHOWBOAT (M. Heagney).

Near the 600m, BELLTONE (B. Pengelly) improved on to the heels of SUGAR CUBE (B. Evans) and had to be steadied and shifted outwards.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of JENSWAY, J. Byrne stated that after travelling a short distance the horse commenced to hang out and continued to do so for the remainder of the event. He added that he felt something may have been amiss with the JENSWAY as it did not finish the race off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Jockey M. Cahill was questioned regarding the performance of SHERE KHAN. He stated that from its barrier the horse settled back further in the field than anticipated, and when asked for an effort, SPHERE KHAN ran home fairly. He added that considering where the horse settled, he was not entirely disappointed with the performance today.

Race 2: Kedron-Wavell Services Club & RSL Sub Branch F&M NMW H’cap – 1010m
1st – Multire Music 2nd –Guissepino 3rd – Tootsie Zynsky 4th - Shakeva

Trainer B. Trimble was fined $200 for failing to seek permision to remove the cross-over nose band from COSMIC CRUZ.

Correct weight was delayed to enable G. Colless, rider of the 2nd placegetter, GUISSEPINO, to view the stewards footage to ascertain if he had grounds for a protest against the winner, MULTI MUSIC. After viewing the video G. Colless did not wish to proceed with a protest.

Correct weight was further delayed to allow A. Spinks, rider of TRIXIZAR, to view the stewards’ footage to ascertain if he was afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage, A. Spinks did not proceed further.

TRIXIZAR (A. Spinks), which was fractious in the barriers, jumped away awkwardly.

TOOTSIE ZYNSKY (L. Rolls) and HEART’S PURRING (J. Byrne) bumped on jumping away.

MILLIMAC (A. Taylor), which was a little slow to jump, was hampered shortly after the start between COSMIC CRUZ (B. Evans) and WESTERN PACIFIC (M. Palmer), which shifted out.

Near the 700m, WESTERN PACIFIC, which was hanging out, made heavy contact with COSMIC CRUZ (B. Evans).

Near the 500m, BOOM SHAKER (M. Hellyer), which was yielding ground, was cramped between LEONDARI ON ICE (J. Jones) and RUMBA JACK, which was taken in by HIS BOY ELROY (B. Evans).

Near the 100m, WESTERN PACIFIC (M. Palmer) was cramped for room between HEART’S PURRING and TRIXIZAR (A. Spinks), which shifted out under pressure.

Approaching the finish line, MULTIRE MUSIC (S. Seamer), shifted out under pressure brushing GUISSEPINO (G. Colless), which was inclined to lay in.

GUISSEPION was inclined to lay in over the latter stages.

MILLIMAC lost its off fore plate in running.

Race 3: Redlands RSL CG&E NMW - 1010 m
1st – Fasdehere 2nd – Pegunny Roy 3rd – Overanxious 4th –Run The Course

Shortly after the start, YOUCANTSEEME (A. Spinks) was cramped for room between RUN THE COURSE (L. Rolls) and FASDEHERE (J. Taylor), which shifted out. After being cramped, YOUCANTSEEME (A. Spinks) then shifted outwards, tightening RUN THE COURSE (L. Rolls) on to OVERANXIOUS (J. Byrne).

LEONDARI ON ICE (J. Jones) was slow to begin.

Passing the 600m, BOOM SHAKER (M. Hellyer) was cramped for room between YOUCANTSEEME (A. Spinks) and RHUMBA JACK (B. Pengelly), which was taken in by HIS BOY ELROY (B. Evans).

NICOLO SEQUALO (B. El-Issa), from its wide draw, was obliged to race wide before compounding over the concluding stages.

When questioned, B. El-Issa stated that NICOLO SEQUALO only travelled for a short distance today, and after confering with the trainer, Mr B. Brown, agreed that the horse may not have backed up from its previous start on 3 June. B. El-Issa was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right to the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination of NICOLO SEQUALO failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 4: Rubicon Design & Construction 2yo C&G Plate - 1200m
1st – Shellscrape 2nd – Temple Of Boom 3rd – Freton 4th - Daneomite

EDITAVE (A. Pattillo) jumped outwards at the start, forcing SEQUALO STORM (D. Griffin) out on to ESPRIT SOLEIL (J. Bowditch), which in turn shifted out, inconveniencing FRETON (D. Brown).

Near the 700m, DANEOMITE (L. Rolls) had to be eased when TEMPLE OF BOOM (M. Cahill) shifted towards the rail.

Passing the 600m, LION BEAUTY (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied away from the heels of EDITAVE (A. Pattillo), FALSE ACCUSATION (G. Colless), which was following, was hampered.

Near the 100m, DANEOMITE (L. Rolls) had to be steadied away from the heels of TEMPLE OF DOOM (M. Cahill), which shifted in.

FRETON (D. Brown) was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

Race 5: Dirod Homes/Noble House Furniture QTIS 3yo H’cap - 1110m
1st – Plain Magic 2nd – Zekeza 3rd – Gundy Son 4th – Gag Order

Due to its behaviour and failure to proceed to the barriers, KIRRA LYN was declared a late scratching at 2.41 pm. Subsequent to the event all monies invested on KIRRA LYN were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 5 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Trainer T. Wolfgrams representative Mr Fraser, was notified that the horse would be barred from racing until it could show by way of official trial that it could proceed as required to the barriers. Stewards intend to interview trainer Mrs T. Wolfgram to ascertain why she failed to provide a letter of authority.

Shortly after the start, GUNDY SON (J. Bowditch) was tightened for room between SNIPPET STREET (C. Small), which was taken out slightly by BLACK MINX (O. Turpin), and MIRABEAU (J. Taylor), which shifted in.

B. El-Issa, rider of MANNABON, was questioned regarding his riding of that filly, particularly in the straight. B. El-Issa stated that he had not been given any specific instructions by trainer S. Ryan. B. El-Issa considered in the circumstances of today’s race that it was better for the horse to be kept well on the bit. Accordingly, he did not ride it out in the straight as he normally would, and he felt that because of the way it was ridden, MANNABON raced better than anticipated today. Whilst no direct action was taken, B. El-Issa was advised that his riding in the straight had caused some concern to the stewards and that he should endeavour at all times to ride his mounts in a manner which leaves no room at all for query.

Apprentice A. Taylor reported that PRINCE VALLEN had hung throughout the race, placing her at a disadvantage, particularly in testing the horse over the latter stages. Stewards will interview trainer Mrs C. Halliday in relation to the horse’s racing manners.

SHOWIT lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 6: RSL (Queensland Branch) Class 6 H’cap – 1615m
1st – Raincoat 2nd – True Tales 3rd – Jackpot 4th – Regal Castanea

Trainer T. Vasil was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for TRUE TALES by the prescribed time.

Near the 400m, CHEVRON ISLAND (A. Spinks) shifted out to improve and brushed CLAVILLO (R. Wiggins).

Apprentice S. Bogenhuber was reprimanded for failing to claim her full allowance on IL FAVORITO.




Race 7: RSL Girl In A Million Provincial Cup - 1200m
1st – Southerly Impact 2nd – Public Nuisance 3rd – Shoalhaven Rock 4th - Icedane

Trainer T. Dougall was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for KNEEL AND RAISE by the prescribed time.

Shortly after the start LACKADOSH (R. Mason) was cramped for room between BORSHA’S WARRIOR (J. Byrne), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, and KUTALO (M. Cahill), which shifted out.

NORSE CODE (D. Griffin) was slow to begin.

Approaching the first turn, KNEEL AND RAISE (L. Rolls) appeared to shy and became unbalanced. KNEEL AND RAISE was then obliged to race wide and in the straight did not test the horse over the final 200m. When questioned in relation to this aspect, L. Rolls stated that the horse had had a hard run being wide and felt the horse could not do any better from that point onwards.


Race 8: RSL Art Union Class 6 Plate - 1350m
1st – Lucky Luna 2nd – Veewap 3rd – Monashee Warrior 4th – Mr Doyle

Near the 1000m, AGE OF HEROES (G. Colless) and CAT EYES (D. Craven) had to be eased to avoid the heels of FROSTY when that horse crossed to rails. A short distance later when the pace slowed, MONASHEE WARRIOR (R. Wiggins) improved on to the heels of CAT EYES and shifted out, making contact with MARGY MAGIC (J. Byrne) and forcing it outwards. L. Rolls, rider of FROSTY, was advised of his requirement to provide 2 lengths clearance when crossing and also not to abruptly reduce the pace after assuming the lead.

Apprentice O. Turpin reported that after travelling a short distance, DAWNS PRIDE did not appear to be striding freely, and the horse was inclined to lay out approaching the home turn. He added that DAWNS PRIDE was under pressure and felt there was something amiss with the horse. As he was concerned for the horse’s welfare he did not test DAWNS PRIDE over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of DAWN’S PRIDE revealed a small laceration to the off hind pastern. Stewards intend to interview trainer T. Joseph concerning the horse’s disappointing performance.

When questioned concerning the disappointing performance of AGE OF HEROES, G. Colless stated that after obtaining a nice position in the field, the horse travelled okay until near the 600m when the horse’s action changed and it was inclined to lay in. He added that he felt there may have been something amiss with its action as the horse compounded badly over the concluding stages of the race. A post-race veterinary examination of AGE OF HEROES revealed the horse to be abnormal in its breathing. Trainer’s represenentative Mr M. Tyrrell was instucted to inform the trainer of the need for AGE OF HEROES to undergo an endoscopy, and to pass a veterinary examination before racing again. The connections were also instructed to trial the horse before its next race start.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Sky Bogenhuber – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance – AR92(12)*

Fines
Race 2. Bill Trimble – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear - $200 – AR140A*
Race 6. Tony Vasil – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR70*
Race 7. Tom Dougall – Trainer – Late rider – $100 - LR70*

Absent jockeys
S. Scriven, M. Hughes, C. Reith – Ill – Certificartes required*
A. Best – Personal reasons

Adj. inquiries
Race 5. Re Prince Vallen hanging (Trainer C. Halliday)
Re no Letter of Authority – Kirra Lyn – (Trainer T. Wolfgram)
Race 8.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Jensway
Race 5. Kirra Lyn – Refuse to proceed to barriers – Off. Trial – LR36(b)
Race 8. Abnormal breathing – Vet. clearance, Trial – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Shakeva – B. Pengelly
Cosmic Cruz – B. Evans
Race 3. Nicolo Sequalo – B. El-Issa
Run The Course – L. Rolls
Race 4. False Accusation – G. Colless
Race 5. Plain Magic – S. Galloway
Mannabon – B. El-Issa
Race 6. Clavillo – R. Wiggins
True Tales – G. Colless

Late scratchings

Race 5. Kirra Lyn – 2.41 pm


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