RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERS RAIL – 3.5M PENETROMETER – 5.2
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
SOFT 5 (Retrospective R2)
SOFT 6 (Retrospective R3)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – P. Gillard, R. Hitchener, E. Barron
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – I. Schultz, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, S. Flynn
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, R. Gonchee, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

RACE 1: SKY RACING QTIS 2YO C&G H’CAP – 1050M

ITZ ALRITE – Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and brushed PRINCE OF FLINDERS.

LITTLE BIT NIFTY – Slipped in the enclosure when J. Orman mounted, examined by the veterinary surgeon after completing its preliminary and arriving at the barriers and cleared to race. Had to be checked when momentarily tightened for room when racing greenly approaching the 800m. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that LITTLE BIT NIFTY was momentarily tightened at that stage when PRINCE OF FLINDERS was taken inwards slightly by MONEY TALK, which also had a tendency to overrace and was taken in slightly by MISHANI SLEUTH, which shifted in when being restrained. Stewards could not apportion blame for this incident to any one rider and no direct action was taken, however G. Colless, the rider of MISHANI SLEUTH, was advised that when attempting to ride forward to a position outside the leader to ensure he does not restrain his mounts prior to clearing riders to his inside. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slightly shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer K. Kemp advised that the horse would be sent for a spell.

MONEY TALK – When overracing after passing the 700m clipped the heels of MISHANI SLEUTH and blundered, then continued to overrace for some distance following this incident.

THE REAL RONALDO – Jumped awkwardly.

JANDAMA – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

RACE 2: GIRLS DAY OUT RACEDAY OPEN H’CAP – 2200M

VOLKHERE – Slow to begin. Trainer R. Heathcote advised that in light of today’s performance the horse would be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slightly sore over the offside rump.

HOT SAGA – Slow to begin. Had to be checked to avoid heels passing the winning post on the first occasion.

OUR BOY NICHOLAS – Slow to begin. When questioned as to why the horse settled in a forward position, which is contrary to its normal racing pattern, P. Hammersley stated that he had no specific instructions other than to ride the horse where it was comfortable and to not take cover immediately after the start. Jockey Hammersley added that the horse had been travelling comfortably when racing outside of VOLKHERE so he elected to allow it to stride forward. Stewards noted his explanation.

UNO FIVE – Checked after passing the winning post on the first occasion when tightened for room by ONGOING VENTURE, which was taken in by AWARD SEASON which was taken in when VOLKHERE shifted in. D. Browne, the rider of VOLKHERE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of AWARD SEASON. D. Browne’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 31 January and expire at midnight on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

ANTON EN AVANT – Tightened for room passing the 600m between UNO FIVE and HOT SAGA, both of which shifted ground. Apprentice C. Schmidt was fined $300 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to SOFT 5 retrospective.

RACE 3: WWW.BRC.COM.AU BM85 H’CAP – 1050M

THE CONSPIRATOR – Raced three wide without cover.

CHARIOT OF GOLD – Raced four wide throughout.

FLYING RIDDLE – Raced four wide without cover.

KUDERO – Connections advised that the horse, which has been settling midfield, would be ridden in a rearward position today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

VIENNA ROYALE – Rider T. Harrison’s whip broke over the final stages.

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY – Raced extremely wide without cover throughout before weakening in the home straight.

Following the running of this race the track was further downgraded to SOFT 6 retrospective.

RACE 4: STH EAST COUNTRY RACING ASS. 1MW H’CAP – 1200M

POWERLINE – Slow to begin.

SMOOTH TALKER – Stablehand A. Banks was fined $200 under AR. 118A for adding a towel to the horse’s gear when saddling the horse. This resulted in apprentice E. Ljung having to re-weigh, and the start of the race was delayed slightly.

BUSHY – Raced three wide throughout.

PIRANDELLO – Bled from both nostrils. The horse will now be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to its next start must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m trial in the presence of a steward.

FRIENDSINLOWPLACES – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

ONE GREY – Late scratching at 1.47 p.m. due to the track downgrade to Soft 6.

PIENKNA – Slow to begin. When asked to explain the horse’s disappointing performance, J. Byrne stated that after being slow to begin the horse travelled comfortably until placed under riding from the 300m where it weakened from that point and was disappointing. Trainer T. Gollan had an endoscopic examination conducted on the horse after it returned to his stable which did not reveal any significant findings.

RACE 5: HAMILTON HOTEL OPEN H’CAP – 1200M

LE CAP – Raced three wide without cover.

MISHANI WARRIOR – Slow to begin.

RACE 6: MULLINS LAWYERS CLASS 6 H’CAP – 1615M

GOOD JOB BRO – Lost its near fore plate in running.

LITTLE LONG HORN – Steadied after travelling a short distance when tightened for room.

LA SPIAGGIA – Steadied after travelling a short distance when tightened for room. Inconvenienced near the 200m when tightened for room between TRACEY’S ANGEL and RIGHT OR WRONG, both of which shifted ground.

RACE 7: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BM75 H’CAP – 1350M

JUST A PERLA – Blundered at the start. Apprentice E. Ljung was fined $200 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

EASY RUNNING – Steadied passing the 400m when tightened for room between LEGENDARY LUKE and WALHAAN, which shifted in slightly under pressure.

WALHAAN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

ALL THINGS IN TIME – Trainer G. Thompson was fined $200 for the late declaration of J. Orman as rider.

RED CLAW – B. Stewart was fined $400 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m

QUEEN CAESAR – T. Harrison reported that her mount hung out for a major part of the race.

FUSINA – Apprentice S. Fawke was fined $400 for using the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

RACE 8: BRC MEMBERSHIP QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1350M

CRAIGLEA WANDOO – Inconvenienced after travelling a short distance.

SHOTACROSS THE BOW – Raced four wide without cover from the 1000m.

POWERFUL SAGA – Raced wide throughout.

MARTIAL ART – Slow to begin.

MR EPIC – J. Lloyd reported that his mount returned to the enclosure with its tongue over the bit.

SAGA OF THE STORM – Slow to begin.

COUNTER MEAL – P. Hammersley was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight.

RED FUTURE – Raced three wide without cover. Approaching the 200m had to be steadied from the heels of LEGAL PROCEDURE, which shifted out when not clear. A. Allen, the rider of LEGAL PROCEDURE, was issued with a reprimand and advised to afford his fellow riders greater clearance in the future.

MISHANI CHRISTIAN – Slow to begin.

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 8. A. Allen – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Race 2. App. C. Schmidt - $300 – use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Stablehand A. Banks - $200 – added towel to horse’s gear when saddling – AR. 118A
Race 7. Tnr. G. Thompson - $200 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 7. App. E. Ljung - $200 – use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. B. Stewart - $400 – use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. App. S. Fawke - $400 – use whip more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 8. P. Hammersley - $200 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145A

Suspensions
Race 2. D. Browne – careless riding – 9 days (31.1.16 – 9.2.16) – AR. 137(a)

Absent jockeys
S. Shield – ill – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Award Season, Ongoing Venture, Kudero, Beau Jet, Smooth Talker, Pirandello, Anecdote, Le Cap, Typhoon Red, Dream Choice, Oak ‘n’ Arthur, Right or Wrong, Walhaan, Youwaitandsee, Mr Epic, Our Story

Horses swabbed post- race
All winners, Vienna Royale, Tracey’s Angel, Pirandello, Most Important, Just a Perla

Bleeders
Race 4. PIRANDELLO – bled both nostrils, 1st time – ineligible to race for 3 months, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. LITTLE BIT NIFTY – slightly shin sore – veterinary clearance if not spelled for more than 6 weeks – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. JANDAMA – P. Hammersley
Race 7. ALL THINGS IN TIME – J. Orman

Late scratchings
Race 4. ONE GREY – 1.47 p.m. due to track downgrade to Soft 6.


Published subject to correction upon revision