RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 2011

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL – OUT 4.5M ENTIRE CIRCUIT
PENETROMETER READING – 4.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – N. Torpey, P. Gillard, L. Morrison, P. McNamara
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – S. Kelly
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – M. Sweeney
Starter – I. Smith, M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:


Race 1: ORD MINNETT QTIS 3YO H’CAP - 1630m
1st – The Inventor 2nd – Peppered Black 3rd – Denwood 4th – Tehuti

SO DOMINANT (J. Kropp) began awkwardly.

STAG (K. Wharton) was slow to begin.

GRANZELLA (R. Goltz) was crowded for room shortly after the start when racing between DENWOOD (A. Spinks) and STOP CRYING (G. Colless), both of which shifted ground.

GRANZELLA raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event.

ALL THE TORQUE overraced badly in the early and middle stages of the event.

Near the 1000m RED ROYAL shifted out and in doing so forced TEHUTI wider on the track for a short distance.

When questioned regarding the tactic to lead on DENWOOD today compared to previous tactics adopted on the gelding A. Spinks advised that he was given no specific instructions from the connections. He added that he allowed the horse to stride forward after it began well with the intention to take a sit however, was left holding the lead position when not challenged by any other runner. He further advised that it is still the belief of connections that DENWOOD would be best ridden with cover. Stewards noted the explanation.

A. Spinks the rider of DENWOOD pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that at a point near the 1400m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PEPPERED BLACK, resulting in that horse being taken in onto TEHUTI, which resulted in that horse losing its rightful position. A. Spink’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) meetings .

A. Spinks the rider of DENWOOD pleaded guilty to a further charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 1300m when insufficiently clear of ALL THE TORQUE, resulting in that horse being forced in onto RED ROYAL causing that horse to be checked. A. Spink’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) meetings. As stewards ordered that both suspensions be served concurrently his licence is to be suspended from midnight 13 August 2011 and to expire midnight 26 August 2011.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the riding tactics of L. Cassidy on RED ROYAL over the final 500m to a date and time to be fixed. It was noted that RED ROYAL was badly held up for clear running for the majority of the straight.


Race 2: LIFTRONIC – ELEVATORS & ESCALATORS OPEN H’CAP - 2200m
1st – Fantastic Blue 2nd – Warrior Within 3rd – Drumshanbo 4th – King Of The Nile

JEDI STARFIGHTER (J. Bowditch) began awkwardly.

WORK THE ROOM (G. Colless) and MISS MARTIKA (M. Walters) made contact on jumping away.

When questioned regarding the performance of WORK THE ROOM G. Colless stated that the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages of the event but when placed under pressure from the 500m failed to respond and in his opinion failed to run out the 2200m of today’s event. Trainer R. Heathcote agreed with the comments of G. Colless and advised it would be his intention to restrict the horse’s program to races of not more than 1600m. He further advised it would be the intention to send the horse for a spell.

A post race veterinary examination of WORK THE ROOM revealed no abnormalities.


Race 3: MALT DINING BRISBANE F & M CLASS 6 H’CAP - 1350m
1st – Felony Flight 2nd – I’m Busy 3rd – Our Triple Treat 4th - Whateverwhenever

At the request of trainer B. Baldwin OUR TRIPLE TREAT was inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and after examination was passed fit to start.

Connections advised LUMINOUS HARMONY will be ridden from a position midfield or worse today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Trainer G. Yorke advised PIMPALA LASS will be ridden handier to the speed if possible from its wide barrier today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Connections advised SCHIPPER will be ridden a touch quieter today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MAROON BELLS (App B. Looker) was slow to begin resulting in the horse losing valuable ground. As the horse has performed in a similar manner on previous occasions stewards will interview trainer J. McLachlan at a later date as he was not in attendance at today’s meeting.

LUMINOUS HARMONY (J. Byrne) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

G. Colless the rider of WHATEVERWHENEVER reported that in his opinion the mare’s performance was affected by its failure to handle the firmness of today’s track.


Race 4: MICROPOWER INTERGRATED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS C,G & E H’CAP - 1350m
1st – Solzhenitsyn 2nd – Eastline 3rd – Unsupervised 4th – General Purple

As R. Wiggins was indisposed due to illness stewards permitted E. Wilkinson to be substituted as the rider of TROOPINGTHECOLOUR.

TUSCANY VIEW (A. Spinks) was slow to begin.

DOMRAS (J. Taylor), which began awkwardly, was tightened after jumping away between THREE SWALLOWS (App A. Butler) and TOPKAPI PALACE (R. McMahon), which shifted out.

Leaving the 300m LAPEL (R. Goltz) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between EASTLINE (C. Munce) and SOLZHENITSYN (J. Byrne).

Approaching the 200m KELLY (J. Bowditch) shifted out and bumped GENERAL PURPLE (App B. Looker).

TELESTO WARRIOR (App B. Wallace), GENERAL PURPLE and SOLZHENITSYN (J. Byrne) both raced wide for the majority of the event.

J. Byrne the rider of SOLZHENITSYN pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the finish of the event he allowed his mount to shift in forcing EASTLINE (C. Munce) in onto TROOPINGTHECOLOUR (E. Wilkinson), which had to be checked. J. Byrne’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of six (6) meetings to commence at the expiration of his suspension incurred on Wednesday 3 August 2011 and expire at midnight 1 September 2011.




Race 5: RAY WHITE ASCOT NO METRO WINS H’CAP - 1110m
1st – God’s Window 2nd – Peelings 3rd – Lone Assassin 4th – Dai Kon

BURMAK was declared a late scratching at 10.17 a.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice after the horse suffered injury en route to the track. Trainer S. Burns was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required before BURMAK again races.

DARSHAN JOH (R. McMahon) and FRISCO LIGHTS (App M. Hellyer) made contact on jumping away.

LONE ASSASSIN (J. Letherby) overraced at the heels of GOD’S WINDOW (P. Hammersley) during the middle stages and approaching the 700m shifted out taking NOROCOS (C. Munce) and STONER (Matthew Palmer) wider on the track.

PEELINGS (App B. Looker) raced wide until assuming a position outside the leader near the 450m.

CANADIAN JOY (J. Taylor) was held up on the heels of DAI KON (J. Byrne) rounding the home turn.

STONER, DUKE WILLIAM (R. Goltz) and FRISCO LIGHTS all raced wide throughout the event.

TAFEER (L. Cassidy) raced extremely wide throughout the event. Upon return to scale L. Cassidy reported that his saddle had shifted to the near side of his mount.


Race 6: SAVILLS INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY NO METRO WINS H’CAP –1630m
1st – Tomboy 2nd – River Perfume 3rd – Panningen 4th – Haslington

Trainer J. Morrisey was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of App L. Rolls as the rider of KALBO.

RODRIGEUZ (L. Cassidy) began awkwardly.

RIVER PERFUME (App M. Hellyer) was slow to begin.

KALBO (App L. Rolls) shifted out shortly after the start making contact with RUSTY HUNTER (P. Hammersley) , which in turn shifted out and bumped WHITE PHOSPHORUS (A. Spinks).

SIONG TEE (App B. Wallace), WHITE PHOSPHORUS and RODRIGEUZ all raced wide for the majority of event.

Trainer R. Macrae reported that he was very disappointed with the effort of RODRIGEUZ today and it was his intention to spell the horse immediately.





Race 7: NEXT BYTE OPEN H’CAP - 1630m
1st – Lake George 2nd – Elusive Port 3rd – Frozone 4th - Hume

EUREKA reared as the start was effected resulting in the horse losing considerable ground.
LAKE GEORGE (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

SECRETS UNTOLD (L. Cassidy) hung in when racing wide rouding the first turn at the 1400m.

MR ORIENT (J. Bowditch) was caught wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

MR ORIENT was tightened for room approaching the finish when racing between FROZONE (G. Colless) and ELUSIVE PORT (C. Munce), which shifted out under pressure. C. Munce the rider of ELUSIVE PORT was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and take the appropriate action to straighten his mount.

SECRETS UNTOLD, HUME (App A. Butler) and EUREKA (K. Wharton) all raced wide for the majority of the event.

ZA MAGIC (R. McMahon) lost a near fore plate in running.


Race 8: HYUNDAI OPEN H’CAP - 1200m
1st – Leapfrog 2nd – Anyways 3rd – Age Of Heroes 4th – Tisani Boy

MY FIRST AFFAIR (App B. Wallace) began awkwardly and lost ground.

SOMMERSEA DRIVE (J. Kropp) jumped out at the start and made heavy contact with THE SIXTIES (App A. Butler).

Near the 900m MY FIRST AFFAIR overraced for a short distance and got its head in the air when being restrained.

FALCO STAR (App L. Rolls) was disappointed for a run near the 100m between THE SIXTIES and FROSTY (App B. Looker) when FROSTY shifted in slightly.

FROSTY, PERUGIN THOUGHT (P. Hammersley), SOMMERSEA DRIVE, TISANI BOY (R. McMahon) and MY FIRST AFFAIR all raced wide throughout the event.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the seemingly improved performance of LEAPFROG today as compared to its first up 10th of 13 at Doomben on 16 July 2011 beaten 4.4 lengths. Trainer B. Hill informed stewards that the horse had worked well leading into today’s event and he was confident of a good performance. Mr Hill added that it appeared to him that the only other speed runner in the race was THE SIXTIES and he had anticipated the horse being able to lead quite comfortably. Whilst Mr Hill believed the horse is a risk at 1200m he is of the view that LEAPFROG is a genuine speed horse and this coupled with the good barrier led him to believe that it would get the lead quite easily. Mr Hill added that the rider was forced to use LEAPFROG for a considerable distance in the early stages at its first up performance to consolidate the lead and this told on the horse over the concluding stages. Mr Hill further stated that whilst he was confident LEAPFROG would race well today he nor the stable supported the horse financially.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
DOOMBEN 6/8/2011
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 7. C. Munce – Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 6. J. Morrisey – Trainer – Late rider - $100.00 – LR70

Suspensions
Race 1. A. Spinks – Jockey – Careless riding - 7 meetings ] m/n 13/8/2011 – m/n 26/8/2011
Race 1. A. Spinks – Jockey – Careless riding - 8 meetings ] to be served concurrently

Race 4. J. Byrne – Jockey – Careless riding – 6 meetings (commence expiration of suspension incurred 3/8/2011 – expire m/n 1/9/2011)

Absent jockeys
Race 4. R. Wiggins – Ill – Medical Cert.

Adj. inquiries
Race 1. L. Cassidy and B. Guy re riding tactics adopted on Red Royal

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Dai Kon, Siong Tee, Taira, Norocos, Rusty Hunter, Mr Orient, Rare Diamond, Falco Star, Secrets Untold, Tisani Boy, Anyways, Tea Tattle, Miss Martika, All The Torque, King Of The Nile, Stag, Elle Majesty, Unsupervised, Eastline, Schipper, Frisco Lights, Felony Flight, Work The Room

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners + Elusive Port, Peppered Black

Warnings/bars
Race 5. Burmak – Injured en route to track – Vet. Certificate – AR8(t)

Change of Riding Tactics
Race 3. Schipper – Connections advised horse will be ridden a touch quieter today if circumstances permit.
Race 3. Pimpala Lass – Trainer advised horse will be ridden handier to the speed if possible from its wide barrier today.
Race 3. Luminous Harmony – Connections advised horse to be ridden from a position midfield or worse today.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Troopingthecolour – E. Wilkinson
Race 6. Haslington – J. Taylor

Late scratchings
Race 5. Burmak @ 10.17 a.m.
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