ING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY, 4 APRIL 2012


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 6M
PENETROMETER READING – 4.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – W. Birch, J. Williamson, R. McCrae
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge –R. Thomas, I. Schultz, M. Mahwhinney
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – M. Henderson, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary report:

Stewards today inquired into the circumstances, which lead to Jockey Matthew Gray being mounted on a horse on Drouyn Street Deagon on March 28, when not wearing a safety vest or helmet. After taking evidence from Jockey Gray he pleaded guilty to a charge under AR87A for failing to wear a helmet whilst mounted and also pleaded guilty to a further charge under AR87B for failing to wear a safety vest whilst mounted. After taking into account all the circumstances Jockey Gray was fined, for both offences, the total sum of $400.

Race 1: Bollinger Champagne Maiden Plate – 1640m
1st – Ma Royal Hiney 2nd – Only The Strong 3rd – Belladonna Delago 4th - Sharma

SUNDAE DREAMIN’ (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

LOREDANA (A. Spinks) was inconvenienced at the start when tightened for room between HE’S OUR MATE (A. Erhart) and ROYAL SAVIVRE (B. Wallace), which shifted in.

Passing the 1400m, SHARMA (D. Tanti), when overracing, improved up onto the heels of HE’S OUR MATE and had to be checked. SHARMA continued to overrace in the middle stages.

HE’S OUR MATE and BELLADONNA DELAGO (M. Gray) also overraced in the early stages.

Near the 1300m, SUNDAE DREAMIN’, when being restrained, shifted in and away from HE’S OUR MATE (A. Erhart) and became unbalanced.

Passing the 700m, ANNE OF AUSTRALIA (J. Kropp) shifted out around the heels of DODGY CAT (M. Vance) in order to improve, which resulted in SHARMA being inconvenienced. EASTERN DREAMS (P. Hammersley), which was following, was also hampered.

LOREDANA, which commenced to lose ground from the 700m and shift wider on the track, was retired from the race near the 400m. A post race veterinary examination of LOREDANA revealed the horse had broken down in the near foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for LOREDANA prior to its next race start.

Near the 500m, ANNE OF AUSTRALIA was inconvenienced by LOREDANA when that runner was being eased down, and ROYAL SAVIVRE (B. Wallace) and SHARMA were forced wider on the track.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight, BELLADONNA DELAGO was held up when unable to obtain clear running.

ROYAL SAVIVRE was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

An explanation was sought from P. Hammersley regarding the performance of EASTERN DREAMS. Jockey Hammersley stated that after settling at the rear of the field he was unable to make any ground in the middle stages when awkwardly placed at the heels of SHARMA when that runner was racing ungenerously. P. Hammersley added that he pressured the mare approaching the 600m however EASTERN DREAMS was disappointing in its effort in the home straight. P. Hammersley was of the view that EASTERN DREAMS would be better suited stepped up in distance. A post race veterinary examination of EASTERN DREAMS revealed the horse to have soreness in both fore fetlocks. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for EASTERN DREAMS prior to its next race start.


Race 2: Ascend Sales Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2yo Maiden Plate – 1020m
1st – Dawn Magic 2nd – Clever Fortune 3rd – Heza Jetsetter 4th – Two Wishes

HEZA JETSETTER (G. Colless), WAR ROBE (C. Munce) and EMPRESS OF ROME (M. Gray) were slow to begin.

Soon after the start, GLITTERING PRIZE (A. Spinks) was taken out by SHARMA (D. Tanti) and made contact with the hind quarters of BRAGAIN BID (J. Taylor).

THE BLIZZARD (K. Pope) raced greenly in the early stages. K. Pope reported that THE BLIZZARD raced greenly and put in a number of awkward strides soon after the start. Trainer M. Mair was advised that a warning would be placed on THE BLIZZARD regarding its racing manners.

Approaching the 800m, DAWN MAGIC (S. Drake) commenced to race fiercely and had to be checked from the heels of TWO WISHES (R. Goltz) and shifted out, resulting in THE BLIZZARD having to be checked and shift out, forcing TUCKER TIME (D. Tanti) to be checked cross the heels of GLITTERING PRIZE. Trainer G.Hardy was advised that a warning would be placed on DAWN MAGIC regarding its racing manners. A post race veterinary examination of DAWN MAGIC revealed the horse to have been galloped on on both hocks.

Near the 750m, both EMPRESS OF ROME (M. Gray)and WAR ROBE (C. Munce) were tightened for room by TUCKER TIME (D. Tanti) when that runner shifted in slightly.

Passing the 700m TUCKER TIME, when racing greenly, shifted in away from BARGAIN BID (J. Taylor), further resulting in EMPRESS OF ROME and WAR ROBE being tightened for room. TUCKER TIME compounded in the home straight. Connections were advised that the filly must compete in an official barrier trial before being permitted to race again.

DAWN MAGIC pulled hard in the middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of TWO WISHES.

G. Colless reported that HEZA JETSETTER was slow to begin and as a result from the wide barrier he settled at the rear of the field. He added that he would have liked to have maintained a position inside of WAR ROBE passing the 800m, however when WAR ROBE had pressure applied from EMPRESS OF ROME (M. Gray) and TUCKER TIME (D. Tanti) to his outside, he surrendered that position as his running had commenced to tighten. G. Colless further added that in the early part of the straight he attempted to improve his position to the outside of WAR ROBE, however that runner shifted out under pressure, which resulted in him having to alter course to the inside in order to improve. He further explained that HEZA JETSETTER raced greenly throughout and would derive benefit from the experience of today’s race.

A post race veterinary examination of TUCKER TIME revealed a laceration to the near side of its chest.


Race 3: Sky Racing F&M Maiden H’cap – 1200m
1st – Black Magic 2nd – Frontailis 3rd - Fume Blanc 4th – Magari’s Dream

CHAMPAGNE CRYSTAL was unable to be loaded into the barriers and was declared a late scratching at 2.31 pm by order of the stewards. All monies invested on Champagne Crystal were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions to apply.

6 cents in the dollar for the winner Black Magic
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner Black Magic
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd placegetter Frontailis
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd placegetter Fume Blanc

Trainer B. Wakefield was advised that he would be required to provide 2 barrier certificates for CHAMPAGNE CRYSTAL prior to the filly being permitted to race again one of which must be obtained in an official barrier trial.

The start was further delayed when MAGARI’S DREAM, which became fractious in the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

AMAZING ROSAIS (N. Paine) and FUME BLANC (G. Colless) were slow to begin.

Near the 700m AMAZING ROSAIS (N. Paine) shifted to the outside of the heels of FRONTALIS (A. Butler) when that runner shifted in towards the running rail.

EMMZ AMELIA lost ground between the 700m until leaving the 600m when trailing SYMPATHISE, which had commenced to weaken.

Passing the 250m, A. Allen, rider of QUEEN ROSE, dropped his whip.

QUEEN ROSE (A. Allen) and SAMBODROMO (D. Griffin) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Stewards questioned apprentice A. Butler regarding the riding tactics he adopted on FRONTALIS, which was ridden towards the reared of the field today which was in contrast to its only other start where it led. Apprentice A. Butler reported he was instructed to ride FRONTALIS in a handy position with cover if possible, however soon after the start it was evident to him he would not have the necessary speed to settle in a forward position and for this reason rather than be caught wide he restrained from the wide barrier and settled towards the rear of the field.


Race 4: Blackwoods CG&E Maiden H'cap - 1200m
1st – The White Hope 2nd – Jet Ace 3rd – Karma Force 4th – Show Me The Gem

TALLAI GOLD (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

When the pace steadied near the 800m, LONHROAD (P. Hammersley) commenced to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of BOXSA (J. Taylor), which shifted out, resulting in SAND BISCUIT (C. Small) being forced wider on the track.

NORDIC JET (L. Rolls) and TALLAI GOLD also overraced at this stage.

Passing the 600m, LONHROAD (P. Hammersley) broke down and was immediately retired from the race. Following a veterinary examination the horse was euthanased on humane grounds.

Rounding the home turn, HI CODY (B. Wallace) was held up when unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of SHADY TREE (B. Stewart), which had commenced to weaken.

YEAR OF THE TIGER (R. Hurdle) and SHOW ME THE GEM (D. Griffin) raced 3 wide throughout.

Stewards questioned trainer M. Dunn regarding the improved performance of THE WHITE HOPE. Mr Dunn reported that the gelding was not comfortable last start on the heavy track conditions and was also aided by the addition of blinkers in today’s race.

Apprentice R. Hurdle was provided with the opportunity of explaining the performance of YEAR OF THE TIGER. He stated that although the gelding raced 3 wide for the major part of the race, when he placed his mount under pressure passing the 500m, the gelding did not respond to his riding in the home straight and his opinion was disappointing. Trainer R. Heathcote was also disappointed and will review the gelding’s current racing preparation.


Race 5: Sequalo@Lyndhurst Benchmark 75 H'cap - 1640m
1st – Lady Agulhas 2nd – Domini 3rd – Karoo 4th – Kar Ma Te

ORIGINATE (G. Colless) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and clipped the heels of GALAXY KING (A. Pattillo) and blundered.

ZE CHOICE (L. Rolls) overraced in the early and middle stages.

BITASILK (T. Harrison) overraced for some distance approaching and passing the 1000m and as a result shifted wider on the track.



Race 6: Woolworths Class 5 H'cap - 1350m
1st – Kalkie Kane 2nd – Choral 3rd – Freton 4th - Domini

As apprentice M. Vance would have been unable to claim her full allowance on KALKIE KANE, connections made the decision to replace her with apprentice R. Hurdle.

LADY AGULHAS (S. Galloway) and KAR MA TE (C. Munce) were slow to begin.

Near the 600m, LADY AGULHAS attempted to shift out around the heels of DALINGI (N. Payne) in order to improve. At the same stage, SINFUL WARRIOR (R. Goltz) shifted in slightly, which resulted in LADY AGULHAS having to be checked from the heels of DALINGI.
A short distance later, FRETON (P. Hammersley) shifted out and made heavy contact with PANNINGEN (L. Cassidy).

After passing the 300m, SINFUL WARRIOR (R. Goltz) shifted out under pressure, which resulted in FRETON (P. Hammersley) being tightened out on to the hind quarters of PANNINGEN (L. Cassidy).

S. Galloway reported that LADY AGULHAS was slow to begin but settled in a position worse than midfield and travelled comfortably. He added that he was held up in the home straight and approaching the 200m attempted a narrow run between KAROO and SINFUL WARRIOR, but when both of those runners shifted ground under pressure, he was disappointed for that run and went to the line not fully tested.

KAROO (E. Wilkinson), SINFUL WARRIOR (R. Goltz) and PANNINGEN (L. Cassidy) raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 7: Sky International Class 3 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Bribie 2nd – St Darci 3rd – Finn Class 4th – Newland Warrior

Apprentice M. Vance was fined $200 for failing to claim her full allowance on ALKIORI and CLEVER FORTUNE (Race 2) and having to be replaced as the rider of KALKIE KANE (Race 6).

CRAIGELLACHIE, which was kicked by another runner when proceeding to the barriers, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 4.58 pm. All monies invested on CRAIGELLACHIE were ordered to be refunded with the following deduction to apply.

6 cents in the dollar for the winner Bribie
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner Bribie
7 cents in the dollar for 2nd place St Darci
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place Finn Class

STEPHEN GOT EVEN (T. Harrison) was a little slow to begin and was tightened soon after the start between FINN CLASS (B. Stewart) and ST DARCI (S. Galloway), both of which shifted ground.

CHARSUI (A. Kitson) was restrained in the early stages from the wide barrier and settled at the rear of the field.

M. Vance, rider of ALKIORI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that approaching the 1000m she permitted her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BRIBIE (D. Browne), resulting in BRIBIE being tightened and taken in on to the hind quarters of JET STAR GIRL, which was hampered and further resulting in BRIBIE having to be restrained to avoid the heels of ALKIORI. M. Vance was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 11 April and to expire at midnight, 20 April.

Approaching the 400m, ST DARCI (S. Galloway), which was inclined to lay in, became awkward at the heels of BRIBIE (D. Browne) when that runner shifted out to improve.
STEPHEN GOT EVEN (T. Harrison) raced 3 wide throughout.

ST DARCI (S. Galloway) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 250m.


































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2/7. M. Vance – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance - $200

Suspensions
Race 7. Maija Vance – A/jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 11.4.12 to m/n 20.4.12 – AR137(a)

Absent jockeys
J. Letherby – Injured – Cert. Required*
R. Wiggins – Injured – Cert. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Eastern Dreams – Sore both fore fetlocks – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Loredana – Broke down near fore - Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 2. The Blizzard – Racing manners – Warning
Race 2. Dawn Magic – Racing manners - Warning
Race 3. Champagne Crystal – Barriers manners – 2 B/certs, one in off. Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Dodgy Cat – M. Vance
Race 6. Kalkie Kane – R. Hurdle
Dalingi – N. Payne

Late scratchings

Race 4. Boxsa – 8.50 am
Race 3. Champagne Crystal – 2.31 pm
Race 7. Craigellachie – 4.58 PM



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