RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2011


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 9M
PENETROMETER READING – 4.75

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – P. Gillard, S. Kelly, T. Quick
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – I. Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – J. Roberts, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Race 1: www.brc.com.au Maiden H'cap - 2060m
1st – Epic Faith 2nd – Teretoa 3rd – Mein Schadenfreude 4th - Bakobi

ZIGURAT (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

ZIGURAT overraced in the early stages of the race.

SIR SCISSORS (J. Brown) also overraced in the early stages and near the 1400m had to be restrained from the heels of ONAROHL (R. McMahon). SIR SCISSORS then shifted out and made heavy contact with MEIN SCHADENFREUDE (J. Byrne).

J. Bowditch reported that BAGGS IT did not feel comfortable in its action throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination of BAGGS IT revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg and sore in both front fetlocks. Trainer D. Scanes was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for BAGGS IT prior to its next race start.

Race 2: Sky Racing Maiden H'cap - 1200m
1st – Guru Ted 2nd – Cicerao 3rd – Feelin’ Fiesty 4th – Dreams And Wishes

VAYA (M. Palmer), REPETITIOUS (E. Kehoe) and KABBO (R. Hancock) were slow to begin.

Near the 800m, J. Taylor restrained FEELIN’ FIESTY to allow GURU TED (C. Munce) to cross to the lead. SIR WILLIAM (M. Hellyer), which was following, shifted out to avoid the heels of FEELIN’ FIESTY, resulting in DREAMS AND WISHES (T. Bell) being inconvenienced. KABBO, which was following, also had to be steadied as a consequence.

At the entrance to the straight, KABBO, when racing greenly, shifted out abruptly away from DREAMS AND WISHES and became unbalanced.

At the same stage, MORE COLORS (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied when tightened for room between SAMAXAMIA (A. Allen) and MONEY AND GUNS (K. Pope), which shifted away from SIR WILLIAM.

MONEY AND GUNS, SAMAXAMIA and MOYHARL (D. Green) raced wide throughout.

Trainer H. Van Hoeyen was advised that MOYHARL, which compounded badly over the final 500m to be beaten a considerable distance, must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again, and that MOYHARL would not be permitted to start in the metropolitan area until it established competitive form in the provincial area. A post-race veterinary examination of MOYHARL failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Rider J. Bowditch was asked to explain the performance of MORE COLOURS. J. Bowditch stated that the gelding travelled comfortably until placed under pressure after passing the 600m but then was unable to quicken under his riding, and although he was inconvenienced at the entrance to the straight, he was disappointed in the finishing effort of MORE COLOURS. A post-race veterinary examination of MORE COLOURS revealed the horse to be lame in the near foreleg and near hind leg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for MORE COLOURS prior to its next race start.


Race 3: www.brc.com.au 3yo Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st – Confident Star 2nd – Viking Heart 3rd - 4th – Precious Mandy

TALE OF HARMONY was declared a late scratching at 11.35 am on veteriary advice. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for TALE OF HARMONY prior to its next race start.

Trainer B. Smith was fined $100 for failing to lodge an amended stable return for TUATARA showing change of ownership by the required time.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by J. Taylor, rider of the 4th placegetter, PRECIOUS MANDY, against SHADY TREE (J. Byrne) being declared 3rd, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After hearing evidence from the relevant parties, it was established that SHADY TREE did shift in under pressure over the concluding stages and brushed PRECIOUS MANDY. Bearing in mind the proximity that this incident occurred to the winning post and the margin of a neck between these runners, stewards were of the opinion that this interference had no material effect on the placings and the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings were confirmed.

VIKING HEART (L. Cassidy) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping heavily with CROW SCOUT (B. Stewart).

TUATARA (R. McMahon), when overracing approaching the 600m, had to be restrained from the heels of BOLD OPTION (M. Hellyer).

Rounding the home turn, TUATARA was held up and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of JESSICA’S HOPE (E. Wilkinson) when that runner commenced to weaken.

FIRESTORM (B. Looker) and VIKING HEART raced wide throughout.


Race 4: Hidden Dragon @ Lyndhurst Class 3 Plate – 2060m
1st – Manzano 2nd – Seriously Ready 3rd – Medieval 4th – Eureka Jack

EUREKA JACK (C. Munce) began awkwardly and lost ground.

KNUTE (S. Bogenhuber) raced wide in the early stages.

In the early stages of the straight, EUREKA JACK improved up on to the heels of DIVINE CASH (B. Looker) and shifted out, brushing HOLLY MOLLY (P. Hammersley).

After passing the 200m, FLYBEFREE (J. Byrne) shifted in under pressure, inconveniencing SON OF BENNY (J. Bowditch).

EUREKA JACK was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m.

ARABIA (E. Wilkinson) raced 3 wide over the final 1100m.

DIVINE CASH raced wide throughout.

CANDICE lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 5: Kedron-Wavell Services Club CG&E Class 3 H'cap - 1350m
1st – Top Jaydee 2nd – My Quilter 3rd – Billy Aucash 4th – Flagges Flying

Connections advised that BILLY AUCASH would be ridden in more handy position from the favourable barrier.

BILLY AUCASH (R. Wiggins) kunckled at the start.

MAN FROM OZ (C. Munce) knuckled badly at the start and lost considerable ground.

SIGNPOST (M. Hellyer) and MY QUILTER (T. Bell) bumped at the start.

For some distance after passing the 800m when the pace steadied, KID TYCOON (M. Wood) had to be restrained from the heels of TROMBONE ALLEY (J. Stanley), and near the 700m shifted out and made heavy contact with FUNDED (J. Byrne) and as a result both KID TYCOON and FUNDED became unbalanced. Stewards were mindful that the pace of the race had steadied noticeably at this point, which placed M. Wood, rider of KID TYCOON, at a disadvantage, however he was reminded that at all times he must show regard for the safety of his fellow riders.

Near the 500m, KID TYCOON, which was inclined to hang out, shifted out and became awkward at the heels of FUNDED.

At the entrance to the straight, KID TYCOON became awkward at the heels of FUNDED and was obliged to shift out in order to improve.

FELON (Michael Palmer) raced 3 wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Stanley regarding the performance of TROMBONE ALLEY (J. Stanley). J. Stanley stated that the gelding travelled well in running, however when placed under pressure upon straightening, TROMBONE ALLEY proved disappointing in its finishing effort.

BILLY AUCASH was found to have bled following the event. Connections were advised that BILLY AUCASH will be barred from racing for 3 months


Race 6: IPCQ F & M Class H'cap - 1350m
1st – Hearts’n’diamonds 2nd – Sky Effort 3rd – Fire Up Fifi 4th – Finn Class

A short distance after the start, LADY AGULHAS (K. Banks) shifted out and bumped SKY EFFORT (B. Looker).

HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS (P. Hammersley) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Approaching and rounding the home turn, FIRE UP FIFI (J. Byrne) attempted to shift out to improve and in doing so brushed with HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS on a number of occasions.

FINN CLASS (K. Forrester) was held up and unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the straight.

FIRE UP FIFI (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight until approaching the 200m.

MISS ELMO (T. Bell) and LADY INNOCENT (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout.

J. Stanley, rider of LINES OF TIME was asked to explain the performance of the mare. J. Stanley stated that LINES OF TIME did not quicken under his riding from the 400m and, in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation.








Race 7: Orminston College Benchmark 75 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Rocker 2nd – D’jet 3rd – By Choice 4th – Release Me

ROCKER (G. Colless) shifted out at the start and hampered IMA JOKER (J. Brown).

Passing the 800m, ISSUES (E. Wilkinson) commenced to overrace and when steadied form the heels of CLASSY CRYSTAL (M. Hellyer) shifted out, resulting in RELEASE ME (Matthew Palmer) being tightened for room between that runner and IMA JOKER to the outside and as a result jockey Palmer was obliged to check RELEASE ME. Following this incident, RELEASE ME raced wide for the remainder of the race.

After passing the 400m, D’JET (M. Wood) shifted in and brushed the running rail.

After improving into a narrow run between ROVERT (J. Byrne) and IMA JOKER near the 200m, BRIGADOON STAR (M. Palmer) shifted in and made contact with ROVERT (J. Byrne).

Over the concluding stages, D’JET shfted in under pressure and made contact with the running rail.







































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 3. Brian Smith – Trainer - $100 – Fail to lodge amended s/return – LR42(1)*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 5. Billy Aucash – 3 mt h bar from racing – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Baggs It – Lame near fore, sore both fore fetlocks – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Race 2. More Colours – Lame near fore – Vet. clearance – AR8(t)
Race 3. Tale Of Harmony – Late scr. Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Protests
Race 3. 4th (Precious Mandy) v. 3rd (Shady Tree) – Interference over final stages – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Cody – P. Hammersley
Race 4. Arabia – E. Wilkinson

Late scratchings
Race 3. Tale Of Harmony – 11.35 am




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