QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 21 AUGUST 2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 6 RAIL – 4M
PENETROMETER READING – 5.25

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – N. Torpey, J. Dart, D. Harrison
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – T. Quick,
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – P. Reid
Swab attendants – A. Challen, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – J. Roberts
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As M. Walker was indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: www.menofleague.com.au - 1615mm
1st – Fillydelphia 2nd – Random Orbit 3rd – Care Bear 4th – Uncle Heaven

The start of this race was delayed when PINNACLE RIDGE became fractious in the barriers, obliging rider T. Bell to dismount for a short time.

No racing incidents.

Race 2: Yalumba Supports Men Of League 2MW Last year H'cap - 1020m
1st – Carry The Clubs 2nd – Aspiran 3rd – Reizarb 4th – Mister Celestial

Stewards acceeded to a request from trainer L. Birchley to lift the slow-track bar on FALCO STAR today which had been imposed in January 2009.

PURR OF GLORY was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the start at the request of jockey El-Issa when he noticed blood on the exterior of the bandage covering the horse’s hock. PURR OF GLORY was subsequently passed suitable to race.

CARRY THE CLUBS (B. Stewart) was slow to begin.

Near the 800m, MISTER CELESTIAL (M. Hellyer) shifted in, taking CARRY THE CLUBS in on to FALCO STAR (M. Cahill), which had to be steadied momentarily.

CARRY THE CLUBS was held up in the early part of the straight.

Stewards sought an explanation from jockey M. Bennett regarding the disappointing performance of BACKSTABBER. M. Bennett stated that the horse was slow to begin and travelled only fairly to the first turn, which resulted in him settling in a more rearward position then he would have liked. M. Bennett further added that BACKSTABBER commenced to hang out leaving the 800m, and after accelerating briefly in the home straight, compounded and proved disappointing. Trainer B. Dodson explained that it was uncharacteristic for BACKSTABBER to miss the start and that when M. Bennett was forced to ride the horse from a rearward position he was of the opinion that this did not suit the usual racing pattern of the horse. B Dodson further added that whilst the performance was disappointing, he felt that it was as a result of the pattern in which BACKSTABBER had to be ridden after being slowly away. A post-race veterinary examination of BACKSTABBER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary examination of FALCO STAR failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Centenary Concreting Open H'cap - 1200m
1st – Forrestreno 2nd – Tisani Boy 3rd – Equable 4th – Another takeover

KNEEL AND RAISE (L. Cassidy) was slow to begin.

When the pace steadied approaching the 800m, TISANI BOY (C. Munce), ANOTHER TAKEOVER (P. Hammersley), KNEEL AND RAISE and DECEPTION BAY (E. Wilkinson) overraced for a short distance.

Near the 300m, TISANI BOY shifted out under pressure and brushed SAM’S EXPRESS (B. Stewart). TISANI BOY continued to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.

FORESTRENO (G. Colless) was held up in the straight and unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 300m.

ANOTHER TAKEOVER was held up in the straight and unable to obtain clear running until a point near the 200m.

L. Cassidy reported that the early and mid race tempo significantly disadvantaged KNEEL AND RAISE and he was satisfied the performance of the gelding.

FORESTRENO lost its off fore plate in running.





Race 4: J.H. Leavy & Co 1MW H'cap - 1615m
1st – Al Mazaya 2nd – Slick Sniper 3rd – Mambo Flyer 4th - Moncalieri

Permission was granted for apprentice A. Butler to claim 2½ kilograms of his 3 kilogram allowance. Subsequently, A. Butler was fined $200.

Near the 1400m, SLICK SNIPER (T. Bell) overraced for a short distance and got its head in the air.

AMAZING DANE (C. McIver) raced wide in the early stages.

MAMBO FLYER (R. Wiggins) and ADAMON (C. Munce) overraced throughout the middle stages.

Leaving the 800m, MY COUNSEL (B. El-Issa) improved between ADAMON and KINSMATE (P. Hammersley) where there was insufficient room and struck the heels of KINSMATE and faltered.

After leaving the 300m, MY COUNSEL (B. El-Issa) shifted out, taking KINSMATE (P. Hammersley) out on to IGUAZU (J. Byrne).


Race 5: Don Alroe & Sons Class 6 Plate – 2020m
1st – Royal Reign 2nd – Athenas Gift 3rd – Tuscany View 4th - Naadji

SHOWCITI (B. Stewart) and JEDI STARFIGHTER (A. Butler) were slow to begin.

TUSCANY VIEW (M. Cahill) overraced in the early stages of the race.

WILL IMPRESS (J. Taylor) had a tendency to hang out in the early part of the straight, inconveniencing LOVES A CHALLENGE (R. McMahon).

LOVES A CHALLENGE (R. McMahon) and SHEZAHOTSHOT (R. Wiggins) raced 3 wide throughout.

Stewards questioned jockey C. Munce, rider of NAADJI, and B. El-Issa, rider of ROYAL REIGN, into the circumstances which led to ROYAL REIGN gaining running to the inside of NAADJI approaching the 450m. It was reported by stewards in the vicinity that they heard calling from B. El-Issa for room along the fence when placed behind NAADJI approaching that point. C. Munce stated that he did not hear any calling from B. El-Issa, adding that his mount was under pressure at that point of the race and when AIGLON shifted back to the fence forward of him, he decided to shift outwards in an attempt to improve, which enabled ROYAL REIGN to improve to his inside. When questioned as to why he did not attempt to hold his line outside ZUZELA rounding the home turn, C. Munce stated that due to his mount racing under pressure, it shifted out despite his efforts, thus enabling ROYAL REIGN to obtain a run to his inside at that point. B. El-Issa stated he had called at that point of the race simply to advise C. Munce of his position close up and to the inside of NAADJI, which was racing in an unorthodox position slightly away from the fence. In the circumstances, stewards noted the explanations of both riders and took no further action.

ATHENAS GIFT bled from the near-side nostril during the event. Under the provisions of AR53(7), connections were advised that the gelding must gallop 1000m before stewards, and in this particular case, stewards ordered that an endoscopic examination be carried out following exercise, the results of which to be forwarded to stewards prior to the gelding’s next race start.


Race 6: XXXX Men Of League F&M NMW H'cap - 1200m
1st – Chaste 2nd – Pimpala Lass 3rd – Sirena Ligera 4th – Miss Amorica

As B. Stewart was to be overweight on SEVENSPANISHANGEL, R. Wiggins was substituted as the rider of that mare. B. Stewart was subsequently fined $200.

The start of this race was delayed when GRACIOSA proved difficult to load. GRACIOSA was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon after the horse made contact the barrier gates when being loaded and was cleared to start. Trainer T. Greentree was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate for the mare prior to its next race start.

MONALEAH (K. Yoshida) faltered shortly after jumping away.

SKULLAS SISTER (T. Bell) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with MISS TENNESSEE (P. Hammersley). SKULLAS SISTER then shifted in and bumped BEST OF CEEDEE (J. Taylor).

Shortly after the start, WHYDIDYOULEAVEME (C. Munce) and KOORONG AVENUE (J. Byrne) made contact.

KOORONG AVENUE (J. Byrne) overraced in the early stages.

MISS TENNESSEE (P. Hammersley) had difficulty obtaining clear running inside the 100m.

PIMPALA LASS (S. Traecey), WHYDIDYOULEAVEME (C. Munce) and FALZIG (J. Holder) raced wide throughout.


Race 7: Joshua Brisbane Camperland Jayco CG&E NMW H'cap - 1200m
1st – Faster Son 2nd – Heartsun 3rd – Slugsbrothernugget 4th – Pimpala Cobber

As M. Bennett was to be overweight on PROPHETEER, M. Helyer was substituted as the rider of that gelding. M. Bennett was fined $100.

BLACKBEARD (C. Munce) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

HEARTSUN (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn, RULING PARTY (P. Hammersley) shifted out and away from PIMPALA COBBER (S. Traecey), hampering SHOALHAVEN ROCK (M. Cahill). SLUGSBROTHERNUGGET (J. Byrne), which was following, was also inconvenienced.

RULING PARTY (P. Hammersley), SLUGSBROTHERNUGGET (J. Byrne) and SHOALHAVEN ROCK (M. Cahill) raced wide throughout.

M. Cahill, rider of SHOALHAVEN ROCK, reported that he momentarily lost the use of his near-side rein when changing whip hands approaching the 200m.

R. Wiggins reported hat UPYONDER hung out when placed under presure in the straight, and this resulted in him being unable to take advantage of a run which presented itself between SEQUALO MORN (J. Taylor) and HEARTSUN (E. Wilkinson). Due to this, R. Wiggins stated he was held up behind SEQUALO MORN for some distance inside the 150m.


Race 8: R W Pascoe Class 6 Plate – 1350m
1st – General Purple 2nd – Mr Orient 3rd – Centover 4th – Carlton Forward

As M. Beadman was indisposed, A. Butler was substitued as the rider of I’VE GOT TALENT.

SEA SKYE (C. Munce) and UNCLE JAN (J. Taylor) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 300m, ROCK HOME LATE (B. Stewart) shifted out when attempting to obtain clear running, taking I’VE GOT TALENT (A. Butler) out on to UNCLE JAN, which had to be momentarily steadied.

Near the 300m, AQUATERRA (P. Hammersley) attempted a run between NEWLY ELECTED (J. Byrne) and AL DENTE (R. McMahon) where there was insufficient room and made contact with the hind quarters of AL DENTE, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. A short distance later, AQUATERRA had to be steadied from the heels of NEWLY ELECTED (J. Byrne), which shifted out abruptly under pressure. Whilst stewards acknoweldged that the manners of NEWLY ELECTED was a major contributor to the incident, J. Byrne, rider of NEWLY ELECTED, he was nevertheless advised to exercise more care.

EMMA’S HEART fractured both off fore sesamoids shortly after passing the winning post.

MIO CAVALLO lost its near hind plate in running.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees


Fines
Race 6. Brad Stewart – Jockey – O’weight - $200 - AR120(b)
Race 7. Matthew Bennett – Jockey – O’weight – $100 - AR120(b)
Race 4. Ashley Butler – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance - $200 – AR92(12)

Absent jockeys
M. Walker – Ill – Cert. required*
M. Beadman – Ill – Cert. required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Pre-race: Fillydelphia, Hidden Treasure, Care Bear, Aspiran, Backstabber, Ollie Vollie, Another Takeover, Slick Sniper, Adamon, Mambo Flyer, Aiglon, Naadji, Zuzela, Graciosa, Miss Armorica, Overanxious, Faster Son, Centover, La Bella Luisa

Warnings/bars
Race 5. Athenas Gift – Bled one nostril – 1000m galloped before stewards/endoscopic examination with results to stewards – AR53A
Race 6. Graciosa – Barrier manners – B/cert. – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 5. Bugsytwoshoes – G. Colless
Race 6. Bloomin Thunder – E. Wilkinson
Whydidyouleaveme – C. Munce
Race 7 Slugsbrothernugget – J. Byrne
Propheteer – To be advised.
Race 8. Shady Prospect – C. McIver
Mio Cavallo – M. Cahill




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