RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE RAIL – 2M PENETROMETER READING – 5
TRACK RATING – DEAD 4/GOOD 3 (Retrospective Race 1)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – I. Brown
Stewards – D. Aurisch, A. Reardon, C. Albrecht, P. McLean
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – I. Schultz, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Stewards questioned trainer M. Dunn regarding an elevated TCO2 level from a blood sample taken from QFIGHTER when it won at Eagle Farm on 26 October. Mr Dunn explained that he added electrolytes to the water of all his horses and at the relevant time his stable veterinarian had supplied a different electrolyte mix which in his view resulted in QFIGHTER returning an elevated level. Mr Dunn added that he has since reverted to using his previous electrolyte mixture. Stewards have visited the stables of Mr Dunn and taken a resting sample from QFIGHTER which was found to be within the normal TCO2 range. Stewards reminded Mr Dunn of the provisions of AR. 178AA(1)(b), which prohibits the use of alkalinising agents in any manner at any time during the one clear day prior to the day of the scheduled race.

Race 1: JW BELL MAIDEN PLATE - 2200m

GANGSTA GEORGE (T. Jeffries) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the 1400m ELIZABETH’S DREAM (M. Cahill) bumped the hind quarters of ZIPS A DAISY (K. Matheson), resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. As a consequence, THAT SNOW ATHLETE (V. Colgan) had to be steadied from the heels of ELIZABETH’S DREAM. A short distance later ELIZABETH’S DREAM then laid in and bumped ZIPS A DAISY.

Apprentice T. Jeffries reported that GANGSTA GEORGE resented the tongue tie.

Following this race the track was upgraded to GOOD 3 retrospective.

Race 2: GROW GROUP MAIDEN H’CAP - 1110m

As apprentice A. Allen failed to arrive on course to fulfil his engagement, apprentice K. Matheson was substituted as the rider of WENTWELL. Apprentice A. Allen was fined $100.

SUNDAY SAGA (M. Vance), DRAGON TALE (T. Harrison), WENTWELL (K. Matheson) and THOMAS THE TANK (A. Butler) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start SUNDAY SAGA had to be steadied from the heels of LIMONCELLO (L. Cassidy).

LIMONCELLO overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of RADICAL MOVER (V. Colgan) for a considerable distance passing the 700m and as a result shifted wider on the track passing the 600m.

BEATNIKS (T. Wolfgram) overraced in the early and middle stages.

WENTWELL and BEATNIKS raced wide throughout.

Leaving the 800m DRAGON TALE hung out and had to be steadied from the heels of DESTINY’S TUNE (J. Byrne).

SUNDAY SAGA was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

THOMAS THE TANK hung out rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 200m RADICAL MOVER shifted out under pressure and inconvenienced LIMONCELLO.

Race 3: WILLIS QTIS 3YO H’CAP - 1010m

Trainer T. Green was fined $100 for the late declaration of K. Matheson as the rider of IN A HUFF.

TRICKY ROCKET (L. Cassidy), was fractious during the preliminary and proved difficult to ride to the barriers. Trainer H. Page advised stewards that TRICKY ROCKET had come to the end of its preparation and would be sent for a spell following today’s performance. Nonetheless Ms Page was advised that TRICKY ROCKET must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again. Ms Page was also admonished in regards to her conduct when attempting to encourage the horse when it was reluctant to proceed to the barriers.

ARCHITECT (A. Spinks) was slow to begin.

REFRAME (M. Cahill) began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ELIMINATOR (T. Bell), which was taken out on to SMOKE HAZARD (K. Wharton), which in turn was taken out on to EPSILON (M. Vance). In this incident both REFRAME and EPSILON became unbalanced. REFRAME then shifted in and bumped TRICKY ROCKET (L. Cassidy).

Near the 900m REFRAME had to be steadied when tightened for room between TRICKY ROCKET and ELIMINATOR, which shifted in and away from SMOKE HAZARD. REFRAME then commenced to race fiercely at the heels of TRICKY ROCKET and when being restrained leaving the 700m shifted out abruptly and inconvenienced IN A HUFF (K. Matheson). As a result, IN A HUFF and REFRAME then raced wide from that point onwards. On return to scale M. Cahill reported that the saddle on REFRAME slipped forward during this incident.

IN A HUFF and ABU BEN ADAM (J. Taylor) raced wide for the majority of the event.

IN A HUFF hung out rounding the home turn and continued to do so in the home straight.

Leaving the 100m EPSILON (M. Vance) shifted out abruptly.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of EPSILON, apprentice M. Vance stated that despite travelling well in the early and middle stages, the horse was inclined to shift ground in the home straight and failed to finish the race off as expected. Ms Vance was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance. Trainer T. Gollan expressed his disappointment in the performance of EPSILON and was unable to tender any explanation. Mr Gollan undertook to have further veterinary tests conducted on the horse, the results of which he would report back to stewards. A post-race veterinary examination of EPSILON failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 4: MAYFORD CONTRACTING PTY LTD CLASS 3 PLATE - 1010m

DOCTOR DAVID (A. Butler) stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. The Meagher stable was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of DOCTOR DAVID.

IONA FAST ONE (P. Holmes), STARGRILL BOY (V. Colgan) and THE RIGHT ONE (C. Munce) raced wide throughout.

Upon straightening, DOCTOR DAVID had to be restrained from the heels of ADULATION (L. Rolls)

IONA FAST ONE shifted in near the 250m and inconvenienced FAITH’N’COURAGE (M. Vance).

A. Spinks reported that OLOROSO hung out rounding the first turn and had to be restrained.

Race 5: GOA EDMUND RICE CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1350m

The start of this race was delayed when NOVIKOV (Michael Palmer) proved difficult to load.

NOVIKOV began awkwardly and lost ground.

L’ENTRECOTE (J. Byrne), which was initially slow to begin, was then hampered when tightened for room between HARD TICKER (A. Holt) and DIE YOUNG (C. Munce), which shifted out and away from ATLANTIS GEM (T. Harrison), which began awkwardly.

Passing the 1100m L’ENTRECOTE commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of BOOMALICIOUS (M. Vance).

FRENCH COMMAND (A. Taylor) and I SMARTICUS (P. Holmes) raced wide in the early stages.

NOVIKOV overraced for some distance passing the 900m and had to be steadied from the heels of HARD TICKER.

SHOCKING BEHAVIOUR (T. Wolfgram) raced wide throughout.

HARD TICKER was held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

BOOMALICIOUS and L’ENTRECOTE bumped near the 300m.

Leaving the 200m DIE YOUNG was held up and obliged to alter course to secure clear running.

When questioned regarding the performance of PRINCE DAT (M. Cahill), which commenced to yield ground from a point leaving the 400m, trainer M. Nolan was of the view that PRINCE DAT may have choked down during the race. Mr Nolan advised that he would experiment with the addition of a tongue tie prior to the gelding’s next start. A post-race veterinary examination of PRINCE DAT revealed a slower than normal post-race recovery rate. Stewards will interview Mr Nolan in the days subsequent to the race to determine if any other abnormalities have arisen following the race that may explain the horse’s performance.

Race 6: RPQ BM85 H’CAP - 1600m

COUNT ROMANO was a late scratching at 3.16 pm for veterinary reasons. Trainer M. Lakey was advised that a veterinary clearance for COUNT ROMANO will be required prior to its next start.

Shortly after the start ARCTIC (A. Allen) had to be steadied from the heels of EASY LAGER (M. Vance).

PLAYACTION (J. Johnson) and ARCTIC raced wide throughout.

FRETON (J. Byrne) was held up rounding the home turn.

BLACK JET (G. Colless) was held up rounding the home turn and in the home straight until a point near the 150m.

ALTAI WARRIOR (T. Harrison) was momentarily held up rounding the home turn.

Near the 150m COURTZ BOY (L. Cassidy) had to be steadied when tightened for room between PLAYACTION and BLACK JET, both of which shifted ground.

Near the 100m WRITTEN ABOVE ALL (T. Bell) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of FRETON, which shifted out and bumped DANAGAZE (S. Payne). J. Byrne (FRETON) was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of WRITTEN ABOVE ALL, jockey T. Bell stated that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages. He added that WRITTEN ABOVE ALL was reluctant to shift to the outside of ARCTIC upon straightening, however he was of the view that the gelding failed to see out the distance of 1600m and was disappointed in the performance.

Race 7: BACK TO ICEWORKS CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1200m

Trainer T. Crane was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Morris as the rider of LUCKY SOUND.

The start of this race was delayed when the tongue tie on HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS (T. Bell) was unable to be refitted.

MAC’S ADDITION (A. Allen) began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hind quarters of ZIGGIES DANCE (T. Harrison), which became unbalanced. MAC’S ADDITION lost ground as a consequence.

SMAKATUS (C. Munce) began awkwardly.

BATTEN THE HATCHES (B. Appo) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start MAC’S ADDITION had to be eased when tightened for room between CHARSUI (R. Ride) and ATLANTA FALCON (A. Taylor), which was taken in by NARCISSUS (J. Johnson).

ZIGGIES DANCE, NARCISSUS and ALBERT’S CHOICE (T. Wolfgram) raced wide throughout.

Approaching the 800m SMAKATUS bumped the hind quarters of PERFECT GLORY (M. Cahill), which was overracing, became unbalanced and lost ground at that point of the race.

Near the 800m MAC’S ADDITION had to be steadied from the heels of BATTEN THE HATCHES.

Near the 700m HEARTS’N’DIAMONDS improved on to the heels of PERFECT GLORY and shifted out taking both NARCISSUS and ALBERT’S CHOICE wider on the track.

NARCISSUS hung out rounding the home turn and bumped ALBERT’S CHOICE.

Leaving the 300m both MAC’S ADDITION and ATLANTA FALCON (A. Taylor) were obliged to shift out in order to obtain clear running.

Apprentice J. Johnson reported that NARCISSUS was inclined to hang out for the majority of the race. A post-race veterinary examination of NARCISSUS revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L. Treloar undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in coming days which may explain the horse’s performance.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of PERFECT GLORY, jockey M. Cahill stated that the mare overraced in the early stages and as a result he felt that it failed to see out the 1200m. His explanation was noted.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Tnr. T. Green - $100 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 2. App. A. Allen - $100 – fail to fulfil engagement – AR. 85B
Race 7. Tnr. T. Crane - $100 – late rider – LR. 67

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3. TRICKY ROCKET – reluctant to proceed to the barriers – trial to satisfaction of stewards – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. DOCTOR DAVID – stood flat-footed at the start, lost considerable ground - warning
Race 6. COUNT ROMANO – late scratching for vet reasons – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Adjourned inquiries
Race 6. WRITTEN ABOVE ALL – Tnr. R. Heathcote to be interviewed re performance

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. WENTWELL – K. Matheson, LOUPPY BEND – C. Munce
Race 3. IN A HUFF – K. Matheson
Race 6. EASY LAGER – M. Vance, OAKFIELD CANDY – M. Hellyer
Race 7. LUCKY SOUND – J. Morris, BATTEN THE HATCHES – B. Appo

Late scratchings
Race 6. COUNT ROMANO – 3.16 pm – vet reasons




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