RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST 2015

WEATHER – FINE RAIL – 4M PENETROMETER READING – 4.9
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
GOOD 3 (Retrospective Race 1)
SOFT 5 (2:30 pm)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – A. Reardon, I. Brown, R. Hitchener, P. McLean
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, R. Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – B. Blight
Starter – R. Smith
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: CAPTAIN MORGAN F&M MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

DON’T TELL MAMA – Held up momentarily approaching the home turn.

EMMA’S POCKET – Slow to begin. Hung in in the straight.

POP BUBBLE POP – Severely checked approaching the 200m when crowded for room by NEAR THE CITY, which shifted out away from BEER ‘N’ BARMAID, which in turn shifted out after being taken out slightly by MAYBE EVEN YOU.

POP A BOTTLE – Restrained from heels when overracing making the first turn.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Kicked by another runner behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Slow to begin.

SURF SKI – Restrained to avoid heels when crowded slightly near the 1200m. Got its head up and hung out making the first turn near the 900m.

I’M IN LOVE – Inconvenienced slightly near the 300m.

RADD’S ROSE – Steadied when crowded on jumping.

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

Race 2: UBERX C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE – 1350M

COMANDO BATTAGLIA – Began awkwardly.

NOZAWA – Raced three wide without cover. M. Cahill was fined $100 for using the whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

TAMBO’S HEART – Raced four wide without cover.

MARTIAL ART – Slow to begin.

Race 3: TOWN AND COUNTRY PLASTERBOARD QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1050M

TIBROGARGAN MISS – Lost its near fore plate in running.

ARTHUR LE ROI – Crowded for room near the 800m and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of DAZZLE US AGAIN. M. McGuren, the rider of DAZZLE US AGAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ARTHUR LE ROI. M. McGuren’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 6 meetings, with the term to commence at midnight on Saturday 15 August and expire at midnight on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Steadied from heels near the 600m and then hung in badly rounding the turn. Had to be restrained when crowded for room approaching the 100m.

MARKED FOREVER – Began awkwardly.

Race 4: XXXX F&M RATINGS BAND 0-75 H’CAP – 1110M

Special permission was given to trainer C. Munce for the late gear change to remove the blinkers from MORE FOR ME. Mr Munce was fined $200 for failing to effect a gear change by the prescribed time.

BURLEIGH BULLET – L. Tarrant reported that after jumping his saddle shifted to the nearside, placing him at some disadvantage until he was able to reposition it near the 800m.

NOTONYOURLIFE – Slow to begin.

KATELETTE – Raced four wide without cover. Lost its off fore plate in running.

COUNTRY COMMAND – Trainer A. St Vincent was fined $200 for failing to declare R. Fradd as the rider of this runner by the prescribed time.

MORE FOR ME – Had some difficulty securing clear running approaching the 200m and had to be shifted out and was able to finish the race off nicely.

ALPEN ROSE – Slow to begin.

COURT MARTIAL MISS – Raced three wide without cover.

NARDOO – For some distance in the home straight was bumped on a number of occasions by BURLEIGH BULLET, which was endeavouring to shift out.

MALIBU DANCER – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost ground.

Following a sudden storm which produced 3.5 mls of rain, the track was downgraded to SOFT 5 at 2:30 pm.

Race 5: ESPRESSO MARTINI BY DI BELLA C,G&E RATINGS BAND 0-75 H’CAP – 1110M

Trainer S. O’Dea was fined $100 for failing to produce the Thoroughbred Identity Card for LOCEANO.

ALI MOUNTAIN – Overraced in the early and middle stages and hung out making the first turn.

LITTLE LONG HORN – Began awkwardly.

KUDERO – Raced four wide without cover.

GOOD JOB BRO – Overraced in the middle stages and proved difficult to settle.

TAHOE CITY – Bled both nostrils, first time. Ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to starting again must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.

THOMAS THE TANK – Hung out making the home turn.

CLARADINI – Raced three wide without cover.

Race 6: OUR PLACE BAR OPEN H’CAP – 1615M

EQUISSENTIAL – Held up for a short distance after straightening.

LOCK’S LEGEND – As P. Hammersley was to be overweight, L. Tarrant was substituted as the rider of this runner. P. Hammersley was fined $200.

HORA SEXTA – As M. Cahill was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of this runner. M. Cahill was fined $200. Inconvenienced at the start.

Race 7: HAMILTON HOTEL’S 15OTH BIRTHDAY F&M RATINGS BAND 0-75 H’CAP – 1350M

PERFORMIA – When questioned regarding her mount racing in a more forward position today, apprentice B. Stower explained that the mare has had an inclination to be slow to begin on numerous occasions and for this reason she was asked to ride the horse vigorously early. She said today PERFORMIA began best and despite being instructed to have the horse racing midfield or worse, she believed that because of the manner in which the mare began it would be advantageous to ride it for a short distance to take up a more forward position rather than being caught wide without cover midfield. Trainer C. Smith advised that whilst he gave no specific instructions he was of the view that because of the way in which the race would be run, he asked apprentice Stower to ride positively in an endeavour to be in a forward position. As stewards were of the view that the way in which PERFORMIA was ridden was distinctly different from its most recent starts, Mr Smith was fined $200 under AR. 135A for failing to notify stewards of a change of tactics.

BILLABONG BIRD – Began awkwardly.

MARASKA – Bounded and lost ground after standing awkwardly in the barriers.

CROOKED STICK – Slow to begin.

ALPINTORO – Trainer M. Dunn advised that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse raced three wide in a midfield position. Bumped on jumping.

MOONLIGHT DANCER – Stewards acceded to a request by trainer C. Anderson to scratch the mare at 3.15 pm due to the track downgrade to SOFT 5.

Race 8: OH HELLO! C,G&E RATINGS BAND 0-75 H’CAP – 1350M

SPUR LE JOUER – Held up for a short distance on straightening.

GOTYACOVERED – Hung in in the straight.

MR SCARY – Raced four wide without cover.

HOLY TOLEDO – Stood very awkwardly in its barrier stall, then was slow to begin. Appeared to take charge of its rider approaching the first turn, shifted out abruptly and then hung out badly for the remainder of the event. As the horse had previously offended, trainer R. Macrae was advised that the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily before being permitted to start again.

SUPERSTITION – Trainer M. Dunn advised that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

THREE BEERS PLEASE – Inconvenienced and carried wider at the first turn.

LIBERATION – Trainer B. Lockwood advised that because of the inside barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

AMERICAN HUSSLER Raced three wide without cover.

DAZZLING HALO – Whilst parading to the start, the horse dislodged apprentice B. Grylls and galloped a short distance before being recaptured. As B. Grylls sustained an injury to her right wrist and was unfit to fulfil her engagement, DAZZLING HALO was declared a late scratching at 4.57 pm. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on DAZZLING HALO be refunded, with the following deductions to apply:

2 cents in the dollar for the Win #17
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #17
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5
4 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #15


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. M. Cahill - $100 – use whip more than 5 times forehand prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Tnr. C. Munce - $200 – late gear change – AR. 140B
Race 4. Tnr. A. St Vincent - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 5. Tnr. S. O’Dea - $100 – fail to produce identity papers – AR. 59(2)
Race 6. M. Cahill - $200 – overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR. 120(b)
Race 6. P. Hammersley - $200 – overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR. 120(b)
Race 7. Tnr. C. Smith - $200 – fail to notify change of tactics – AR. 135A

Suspensions
Race 3. M. McGuren – careless riding - 6 mtgs (15.8.15 - 26.8.15) – AR. 137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
App. B. Grylls – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Burleigh Bullet, Allknight Saint, Manfred the Man, Hora Sexta

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Honey Ko, Speedy Sam

Bleeders
Race 5. TAHOE CITY – bled both nostrils, 1st time – ineligible to race for 3 months, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Warnings/Bars
Race 8. HOLY TOLEDO – Hung out badly – trial satisfactorily – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. I’M IN LOVE – M. McGuren
Race 4. COUNTRY COMMAND – R. Fradd
Race 5. TAHOE CITY – J. Lloyd, THOMAS THE TANK – R. Fradd, CLARADINI – B. Grylls
Race LOCK’S LEGEND – L. Tarrant, HORA SEXTA – A. Spinks
Race 7. BEST DANCE YET – T. Harrison
Race 8. DAZZLING HALO – B. Grylls, BIRDIE BLITZ – A. Spinks, DANISH HOMBRE – T. Harrison

Late scratchings
Race 7. MOONLIGHT DANCER – 3.15 pm – track downgrade
Race 8. DAZZLING HALO – 4.57 pm – ride dislodged/injured at barriers




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