RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY, 29 DECEMBER 2012


WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 4/GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 1 RAIL – 3M PENETROMETER READING – 4.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – A. Reardon, I. Brown, D. Winter
Betting Steward – D. Lonergan
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – I. Schultz, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Betting Supervisor – W. Flynn
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, M. Johnstone, K. Warwick, S. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Mount Franklin Open H'cap – 2200m
1st – Break The Ice 2nd – Shezahotshot 3rd – Dodging Eddie 4th – I Got One

RUNDLE (M. Cahill) shifted out when placed under pressure from the 600m and made the home turn very wide, which enabled I GOT ONE (T. Harrison), SHEZAHOTSHOT (J. Taylor) and DODGING EDDIE (K. Matheson) to improve to its inside.

RUNDLE was eased down in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination of RUNDLE revealed the gelding to have broken down in the near foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for RUNDLE prior to its next race start.

Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Good 3.


Race 2: Carlton Mid F&M 1mw H'cap - 1110m
1st – Discreet 2nd – Hollyweird 3rd – Warrior Girl 4th – Fusil de Eve

WARRIOR GIRL (G. Goold) and DISCREEET (C. Munce) were slow to begin.

BRADBURY CHOCOLATE (K. Matheson) raced wide throughout without cover.

WARRIOR GIRL was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until near the 150m.

DISCREET (C. Munce) and FELONY FLIGHT (P. Hammersley) was disappointed for a run rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight until after passing the 300m.

When asked to explained the performance of BRADBURY CHOCOLATE, K. Matheson stated that although he was obliged to race 3 wide without cover throughout, when he pressured the mare rounding the home turn, BRADBURY CHOCOLATE did not respond to his riding and proved disappointing in the home straight. Trainer D. Baker was of the opinion that carrying 57 kilograms may have had an effect on the mare finishing the race off as expected, and added that he would now look for a suitable race where the mare is placed with a less handicapped weight. A post race veterinary examination of BRADBURY CHOCOLATE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.



Race 3: Yellowglen CG&E 1mw H'cap – 1110m
1st – Indubious 2nd – Kilsinning Option 3rd – Rocket To Glory 4th -Tokamak

THE REVELLER (R. Wiggins) and NIGHT CHILLS (J. Byrne) were slow to begin.

BEAUTIFUL TIMING (T. O’Hara) was hampered soon after the start by TOKAMAK (P. Hammersley) when that runner shifted out.

Approaching the 600m, BEAUTIFUL TIMING, when overracing, shifted out from the heels of BRIGADOON JACK (T. Harrison), which had commenced to weaken, resulting in NIGHT CHILLS (J. Byrne) being inconvenienced when tightened for room between BEAUTIFUL TIMING and THE REVELLER (R. Wiggins).

Near the 500m, TOKAMAK (P. Hammersley) shifted out and bumped STATE OF WEALTH (L. Cassidy).

L. Cassidy reported that the saddle on STATE OF WEALTH shifted back near the 500m, placing him at a disadvantage until straightening.

At the entrance to the straight, BEAUTIFUL TIMING had to be steadied when tightened for room between BRIGADOON JACK and WHAT ABOUT ME (T. Bell), which shifted in slightly. T. Bell, rider of WHAT ABOUT ME, was advised that at all times he should afford his fellow riders sufficient racing room.

In the early part of the home straight, ROCKET TO GLORY (M. Cahill) shifted out under pressure, which resulted in CONFIDENT STAR (J. Lloyd) being inconvenienced after passing the 300m.

Over the concluding stages, BEAUTIFUL TIMING altered course to the inside of the heels of CONFIDENT STAR and in doing so inconvenienced DAYTIME DAZZLER (G. Killen). T. O’Hara, rider of BEAUTIFUL TIMING, was advised to exercise to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Apprentice T. Harrison reported that after being crossed by GOLDEN CASH (G. Colless) approaching the first turn her mount lost momentum and continued to lose ground and did not finish the race off as expected. A post race veterinary examination of BRIGADOON JACK revealed the gelding to be exhibiting soreness over the hind quarters.

INDUBIOUS lost its near fore plate in running.

Race 4: Bundaberg Distilling Co. Class 6 H'cap - 1600m
1st – Equissential 2nd – Noisy Ocean 3rd – Epic Dragon 4th - Purettan

MY QUILTER (D. Browne) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, bumping PURETTAN (C. Munce).

A short distance after the start, SWEET LITTLE FILLY (G. Colless) put in a number of awkward strides.

T. Bell reported that it was not his intention to lead on GOLD SHEARS, however when there was no early pace he allowed the mare to stride forward.

When the pace slowed rounding the first turn, MY QUILTER had to be restrained from the heels of EPIC DRAGON (G. Goold). PREACHER BOY (T. Harrison), which was following, also had to be checked.

G. Cooksley advised that SECRET GARDEN was left flatfooted when the pace quickened from the 600m and did not make up any ground in the home straight. He added that, in his opinion, SECRET GARDEN would be better suited on rain affected surfaces.


Race 5: Channel Seven B.J. McLachlan Stakes (G3) - 1200m
1st – Missy Longstocking 2nd – Sweet Idea 3rd – Architect 4th – Northern Glory

MISSY LONGSTOCKING (D. Browne) jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with EL TORANADO (R. Wiggins), which resulted in EL TORANADO losing ground.

MOROCCAN ROSE (J. Lloyd) was slow to begin and then was hampered soon after the start between SIR LUMINAR (C. Munce) and WOMEN BE SHOPPING (L. Cassidy), which shifted out.

When the pace steadied passing the 800m, MARACOOLA (G. Colless) began to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of ZIGGIES DANCE (T. Bell). This resulted in MARACOOLA shifting out, inconveniencing WOMEN BE SHOPPING and forcing that runner wider.

Also when the pace steadied approaching the 700m, EL TORANADO and ARCHITECT (A. Erhart) also commenced to overrace.

Near the 700m, PURRIFIC (G. Boss) had to be steadied from the heels of SWEET IDEA (M. Cahill), which shifted in when not fully clear. I’M TOO SEXY (L. Currie), which was following, also had to be steadied and shifted out, taking ZIGGIES DANCE wider on the track. M. Cahill, rider of SWEET IDEA, was reminded of his obligations to ensure he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground in future.

Approaching the 600m, MOROCCAN ROSE shifted out to avoid the heels of MARACOOLA. ARCHITECT, which was following, also shifted wider on the track and raced wide from that point.

Near the 500m, MARACOOLA shifted out to improve and inconvenienced WOMEN BE SHOPPING and ARCHITECT.

MARACOOLA and NORTHERN GLORY (J. Byrne) were unable to secure clear running rounding the home turn.

I’M TOO SEXY hung out rounding the home turn, resulting in ZIGGIES DANCE and ARCHITECT being taken wider on the track.

ARCHITECT shifted in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

Near the 300m, I’M TOO SEXY, when racing greenly and weakening, shifted in, taking NORTHERN GLORY in on to the hind quarters of EL TORANADO.

L. Currie reported that I’M TOO SEXY never travelled comfortably throughout, and prior to the home turn was off the bit and not responding to his riding. A post race veterinary examination of I’M TOO SEXY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer M. Riley will have blood tests carried out in the coming days and will report the findings to stewards. After reviewing these results Mr Riley will decide whether he proceeds towards the Magic Millions 2yo Classic.

When asked to explain the performance of SIR LUMINA, C. Munce stated that he had to work hard in the early stages to take up a forward position from the wider barrier and this had an effect on the horse’s capacity to finish the race off. Jockey Munce added that, in his view, SIR LUMINA may have come to the end of its current preparation. Trainer M. Nolan advised that he was disappointed with the performance of the colt and will make a decision early next week whether he proceeds towards the Magic Millions 2yo Classic.

Jockey G. Boss was questioned regarding the performance of PURRIFIC. He stated that the filly was very fractious in the mounting yard and doing its preliminary today, and after showing speed in the early stages, did not relax after surrendering the lead passing the 700m to SWEET IDEA. G. Boss added that PURRIFIC weakened badly in the home straight.


Race 6: Brisbane Racing Club Vo Rogue Plate – (G3) – 1350m
1st – Lucky Hussler 2nd – Sizzling 3rd – Heza Jetsetter 4th - Saluter

MISHANI PERSUADER (B. Stewart) began awkwardly.

Passing the 1100m, MISHANI PERSUADER had to be steadied when tightened for room by SIZZLING (C. Munce).

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight, CALIENTE (P. Hammersley) was held up for clear running.

MISHANI PERSUADER had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight, and approaching and passing the 200m was obliged to alter course to the outside of HEZA JETSETTER in order to improve.

Near the 100m, SALUTER (D. Browne) shifted out under pressure, taking HEZA JETSETTER (R. Wiggins) out on to MISHANI PERSUADER (B. Stewart).

LUCKY HUSSLER (Matthew Palmer) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

HEZA JETSETTER raced 3 wide throughout.

M. Palmer was questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on LUCKY HUSSLER, which settled in a handy position today behind the leader, in contrast to its most recent start. Jockey Palmer stated that he was instructed to attempt to settle in a forward position today, which was his intention at its most recent start, however LUCKY HUSSLER did not begin well on that occasion and in the early part of the race got shuffled further back than anticipated. Stewards noted his explanation.


Race 7: Timeform Bernborough H'cap (L) - 1600m
1st – Alma’s Fury 2nd – Fillydelphia 3rd – Danagaze 4th – Fire up Fifi

Prior to the running of Race 6, trainer R. Heathcote advised that FILLYDELPHIA would be ridden quieter from the wide alley. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MR LIGHT BLUE (J. Lloyd) blundered at the start, losing ground and shifted in, bumping the hind quarters of MYSTICAL GREY (G. Cooksley).

FIRE UP FIFI (R. Wiggins) was hampered at the start between TURNITUP (D. Browne), which shifted in, and PLAYACTION (J. Taylor), which was taken out by DANAGAZE (A. Spinks).

Near the 1500m, PEPPERWOOD (L. Cassidy) shifted in and brushed MR LIGHT BLUE (J. Lloyd).

When the pace steadied near the 1300m, PLAYACTION began to overrace and had to be restrained from the heels of TURNITUP.

Passing the 500m, ALMA’S FURY (G. Boss) shifted out around the heels of CELTIC DANCER (T. Bell) and made contact wtih MYSTICAL GREY.

Rounding the home turn, TURNITUP, when weakening, shifted out and bumped PLAYACTION out on to FIRE UP FIFI.

FILLYDELPHIA (M. Cahill) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.,

Near the 350m, BID SPOTTER (C. Munce) had to be steadied from the heels of DANAGAZE, which shifted out to improve.

PEPPERWOOD was held up rounding the home turn.

After passing the 300m, TURNITUP had to be checked when tightened for room between PLAYACTION, which shifted in slightly, and MYSTICAL GREY, which when tiring shifted out away from DANAGAZE. Stewards were of the opinion that this incident could not be attributed to the carelessness of any one rider and no direct action was taken.

PLAYACTION lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 8: Sita Australia Class 6 Plate - 1350m
1st – Someday 2nd – Sons Of God 3rd – Double Impact 4th – Mr Orient

The barrier gates of SOMEDAY were slow to open, which resulted in SOMEDAY losing ground at the start.

PLATINUM STATE knuckled at the start and lost ground.

After travelling a short distance, ROSAGAZE (M. Vance) commenced to buck and continued to do so for some distance before being eased out the race. Connections were advised that ROSAGAZE would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next race start.

PLATINUM STATE (T. Harrison) and VIKING HEART (G. Colless) overraced in the early stages.

Rounding the home turn and in the straight until passing the 200m, MAROON BELLS (D. Browne) was unable to secure clear running.

Near the 100m, SOMEDAY (C. Munce) shifted in and bumped VIKING HEART.

DIVINE CITY (J. Byrne) and BINGO ROSE (J. Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of PLATINUM STATE revealed the horse to be suffering from mild heat stress.

G. Colless, rider of VIKING HEART, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 250m he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of DIVINE CITY, resulting in DIVINE CITY being taken across the rightful running of PLATINUM STATE, and T. Harrison having to check that horse when tightened for room between DIVINE CITY and BINGO ROSE (J. Taylor). G. Colless was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight 2 January, and to expire at midnight, 11 January. When assessing penalty, stewards acknowledged that prior to VIKING HEART shifting out, PLATINUM STATE had made contact with the hind quarters of DIVINE CITY.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees


Suspensions
Race 8. Glen Colless – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 2.1.12 to m/n 11.1.12 - AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Mystical Grey, Lucky Hussler, State Of Wealth, Warrior Girl, Bradbury Chocolate,

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Bradbury Chocolate, Break The Ice, Shezahotshot, Discreet, Bradbury Chocolate, Indubious, Equissential, Noisy Ocean, Missy Longstocking, Lucky Hussler, Zizzling, Almas Fury, Someday

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Rundle – Broke down near foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 8. Rosagaze – Bucked - Official trial - AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Nil.

Late scratchings

Nil.



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