RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER READING – 4.7

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – A Reardon
Stewards – D Aurisch, P Gillard, M Knibbs, G Dimsey
Betting Steward – W Flynn
Clerk of Scales – N Boyle
Judge – I Schultz, M Mawhinney, R Thomas
Veterinarian – P Reid
Swab attendants – K Warwick, A Schofield & R Wright
Bookmakers Supervisor – D Lonergan
Starter – I Smith
Jockeys Advocate – S Scriven
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS: Nil

GENERAL: Nil

Race 1: Coca-Cola Amatil Fillies &Mares OMW H’Cap - 1110m

Stewards considered an objection lodged by App T. Wolfgram the rider of BEACH BABE which finished 4th against MISS MEGA HERZ (App L. Tarrant) being declared 3rd on the grounds of alleged interference inside the final 100m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available footage it was established that passing the 100m when BEACH BABE attempted to improve between NATURAL DANCER and MISS MEGA HERZ it shifted in towards the heels of MISS MEGA HERZ before being straightened by App Wolfgram. As stewards were of the opinion that although MISS MEGA HERZ shifted out slightly the majority of the shift came from BEACH BABE. The protest was subsequently dismissed and correct weight was declared on the numbers as semaphored. App T. Wolfgram was subsequently fined $200.00 for lodging a frivolous protest.

GREAT CHEER – Overraced in the early stages. Rider App B. Grylls was issued with a reprimand for shifting out near the 350m.

MISS ZIZOU – Had to be eased when tightened for room near the 350m.
ESPIRITU – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

Race 2: Mount Franklin Fillies & Mares Class 6 H'Cap - 1350m

Stewards considered an objection lodged by App L. Tarrant the rider of GOTITALLWRONG which finished a dead heat for 4th against ZOOMANIA (App M. McGuren) being declared 2nd on the grounds of alleged interference near the 1100m. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the available footage it was established that near the 1100m GOTITALLWRONG was bumped heavily by MOONLIGHT NOVA, after that runner was tightened for room by ZOOMANIA. Stewards could not be satisfied that this interference had a material affect on the placings when taking into account that the interference occurred after travelling a short distance, the subsequent settling position of both horses and the manner in which they both closed the race off. The objection was subsequently dismissed and correct weight was declared on the numbers as semaphored. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that App McGuren did allow ZOOMANIA to shift in slightly but when endeavouring to correct his mount he was unable to do so as MS BA BELLA was racing to his outside. Stewards were satisfied that App McGuren had not exhibited carelessness and took no further action.

MOONLIGHT NOVA – Slow to begin. Had to be eased when tightened for room near the 1100m.

GALA AFFAIR – Jumped away awkwardly. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

GOTITALLWRONG – Became unbalanced when bumped heavily by another runner near the 1100m. Obliged to alter course approaching the 200m when disappointed for a clear run.


Race 3: Canadian Club Open H'Cap - 2000m

BOREHOLE – Slow to begin.

TRAKSTAR – Obliged to race 3 wide in the early stages.

DARCI BE GOOD – Commenced to overrace when the pace steadied near the 1500m.

FOREST WAY - Commenced to overrace when the pace steadied near the 1500m.


Race 4: Coke Zero Colts, Geldings & Entires OMW H'Cap - 1110m

WARHOGG – Slow to begin. After travelling a short distance clipped heels and blundered.

THE BLACK FERRI – Began awkwardly.

BAHSA – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the straight and was obliged to alter course approaching the 200m when disappointed for a run.

PURCHASED – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

Race 5: Goulburn Valley QTIS 3YO H'Cap - 1200m

EXCELARTIE - Trainer L. Garrett was fined $100.00 for failing to declare App T. Wolfgram by the prescribed time.

Upon entering the track for Race 5 HAZARD BAY became fractious dislodging its rider G. Colless, resulting in jockey Colless sustaining facial injuries and having to be attended to by the ambulance officers before being transported to hospital. As a result there was a considerable delay of approximately 30 minutes. HAZARD BAY was declared a late scratching at 2.33 p.m. by order of stewards. All monies invested on HAZARD BAY were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on the winner and place-getters prior to 2.33 p.m.:

9 cents in the dollar for the win - #2 (THIEF OF HEARTS)
7 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #2 (THIEF OF HEARTS)
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place - #14 (ABRACADASH)
10 cents in the dollar for 3rd place - #8 (FIRE WITHIN)

Trainer S. Kendrick was advised that HAZARD BAY must compete in a barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again.

G. Colless was subsequently replaced as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

COMBATANT – Slow to begin.

HEADWATER COUNTRY – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

SAMBUCA SHOT – Jumped in at the start making contact with another runner.

As a result of a significant delay to the running of this race the following race times were amended as follows:

Race 6. @ 3.38 p.m.
Race 7. @ 4.17 p.m.
Race 8. @ 4.53 p.m.


Race 6: Jim Beam Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 6 H'Cap - 1350m

JUST A PERLA – Knuckled at the start.

MARONEY AVENUE – Overraced in the early stages.

JOPA – Unable to secure clear running on the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

NEW DAY RISING – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.


Race 7: Powerade Open H'Cap - 1200m

DARCEY – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer M. Dunn for the late rider declaration of L. Cassidy.

TIME TO PLUNDER – Slow to begin. Rider E. Wilkinson stated at scales that when placed under pressure leaving the 600m the gelding did not respond to his riding and was most disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

DARCEY – Slow to begin.

FINAL CRESCENDO – Taken in towards the running rail near the 800m.

THEFT – Raced ungenerously and shifted in near the 800m.

BRIBIE – Had to be steadied passing the 800m.

FINISHING CARD – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.


Race 8: Mount Franklin Sparkling BenchMark 75 H’Cap - 1600m

ADENARIUS – Overraced in the early stages.

TERTIARY – After travelling a short distance shifted in and had to be steadied from heels.

LUCKY LUCRE – Held up for clear running between the 200m and approaching the 100m.



 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 1. B. Grylls – App Jockey – Careless riding – Reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. T. Wolfgram – App Jockey – Frivolous objection - $200.00 – AR165(3)
Race 5. L. Garrett – Trainer – Late rider – $100.00 – LR67

Race day injuries/illness
G. Colless – Injured – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
8 pre race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus 3

Warnings/bars
Race 5. Hazard Bay – Bucked – Barrier trial – AR8(t)

Protests
Race 1. Dismissed - 4th(Beach Babe) –v- 3rd (Miss Mega Herz)
Race 2. Dismissed - 4th (Gotitallwrong) –v- 2nd (Zoomania)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Excelartie – App T. Wolfgram
Race 6. The Ringmaster – R. Fradd
Race 7. Time To Plunder – E. Wilkinson
Race 7. Darcey – L. Cassidy
Race 8. Lucky Lucre – App G. Goold
Race 8. Rogertheredneck - App R. Jamieson
Race 8. La Rive Droite – L. Cassidy

Change of Race Start Times
As a result of a significant delay to the running of Race 5 at Doomben the following race times have been amended to:
Race 6. @ 3.38 p.m.
Race 7. @ 4.17 p.m.
Race 8. @ 4.53 p.m.

Late scratchings
Race 5. Hazard Bay @ 2.33 pm

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