QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

DOOMBEN – THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020

WEATHER – FINE
TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 (GOOD 4 @ 12.50 P.M.)
RAIL – OUT 7.5M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.86

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – K. Daly, R. Hitchener, R. Hanson
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Judge – M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas, A. Redding
Veterinarian – Dr M. Lenz
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen, J. Gray
Starter – S. Lister, R. Smith
Stewards Secretary – S. Rolls

General : Trainer Bruce Brown advised Stewards that OSCARS LOT returned to the stable with a black eye after competing in race 2 Saturday 25 January 2020 at the Sunshine Coast. Mr Brown stated the gelding is receiving treatment for the injury and will continue its current campaign.


Race 1: Canadian Club QTIS 3YO Fillies Maiden Handicap – 1200m

Trainer B. Gorman was fined $100 for the late declaration of J. Murphy as the rider of SWAN ISLAND.

BOOM CHUGGA LUGGA – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 900m raced in restricted room between NAILED IT NAN and PULL ANCHOR.

PULL ANCHOR – Began awkwardly.

JAY CURVE – Began awkwardly.

NAILED IT NAN – After settling in a rearward position in the early stages commenced to overrace passing the 1000m and had to be restrained from heels on a number of occasions.

SWAN ISLAND – Raced three wide in a rearward position until passing the 700m.

LADY MELBA – Crowded for room passing the 500m by JAY CURVE, which shifted in.

MADAME MO – Passing the 500m had to be checked. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey R. Maloney (JAY CURVE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that passing the 500m he allowed his mount to shift in tightening LADY MELBA, which was forced in onto MADAME MO, which had to be checked and lost ground at that point. Jockey Maloney’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 2 February 2020 and expire midnight 10 February 2020. Held up rounding the home turn and had to alter course to the outside of LADY MELBA passing the 300m to secure clear running.


Race 2: Cascade QTIS 3YO Colts & Geldings Maiden Handicap – 1200m

The start was delayed when GREAT BRAVE had to be resaddled.

SCHWEID AS – Began awkwardly and shifted out.

THREEPOINT MISSILE – Hampered between runners on jumping.

DONE IT AGAIN – Hampered between runners on jumping. Overraced when in a rearward position in the early stages.

GREAT BRAVE – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Laid out after passing the 500m.

MAN O’ ROSS – Bumped shortly after the start.

Jockey R. Maloney (SCHWEID AS) was fined $500 for use of the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.


Race 3: TAB Maiden Plate – 1350m

As N. Keal was indisposed due to personal injuries Stewards permitted App J. Murphy to be substituted as the rider of STAMEN.

MORE SHOTS – Began awkwardly and bumped the hind quarters of ENCIEH.

HIGHLAND REBEL – Hampered on jumping and lost ground.

HIGH CHIEF – After passing the 1000m commenced to overrace and in doing so resented being restrained and hung out proving difficult to ride. After passing the 800m shifted wider on the course making the home turn very wide and whilst hanging the bit was pulled through the gelding’s mouth, which prevented its rider from pressuring his mount from that point onwards and finished a distant last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B. Lockwood indicated to Stewards that the gelding has had some soundness issues previously and its racing manners have been difficult to correct. Mr Lockwood was advised that the gelding must complete three official trials to the satisfaction of Stewards and a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the gelding racing again.

SIZZALATING – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

STAMEN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore tendon. Trainer B. Gorman was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to the gelding racing again.

App A. Thompson (SIZZALATING) was interviewed by Stewards regarding an alleged incident which took place behind the barriers prior to this race. After hearing evidence from App Thompson and viewing the available footage Stewards could not be satisfied that App Thompson had committed a breach of any Rule. It was confirmed that SIZZALATING had stood on App Thompson’s foot whilst he was assisting in the replacement of the tongue-tie. Stewards however advised App Thompson he should refrain from placing himself in a position of risk or injury in similar circumstances.

Race 4: Kirin Benchmark 75 Handicap – 2050m

BREAKDANCE which made contact with the outside gate moving onto the track with its off hind hip was examined by the veterinary surgeon on arrival at the barriers and cleared to start.

KELLSTORM – Approaching the 500m was crowded for room between SHE SALUTES and I’LL MISS YOU, which shifted out to improve. App L. Kilner (I’LL MISS YOU) was reprimanded under the provisions of AR131(a).

I’LL MISS YOU – Lost both hind plates in running.

Jockey R. Maloney (BREAKDANCE) was fined $1,000 for use of the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.

App B. Nothdurft (KUTTAMURRA AL) was reprimanded for use of the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.

Jockey A. Spinks (SKY ONE) was fined $100 for use of the whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Memberships @ BRC Class 6 Plate – 1200m

TAILLEVENT – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 300m had to be steadied and shifted wider to secure clear running.

SISTER PATTI – After passing the 700m raced three wide without cover. After passing the 500m hung out and made the home turn wide. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting signs of the thumps and also had an irregular heart beat. Trainer L. Ross was advised that SISTER PATTI would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards and be examined by the veterinary surgeon after trialling.

INVINCIBLE AL – Held up rounding the home turn.


Race 6: Lunar New Year Raceday Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1650m

SOCIAL ORDER – Passing the 1300m when in a trailing position commenced to overrace and had to be steadied away from the heels of NOTONYA NELLY.

BASANITE – Approaching the 1100m improved onto the heels of SOCIAL ORDER and blundered dislodging its rider A. Allen. Jockey Allen was subsequently transported to hospital for precautionary measures and x-rays.

BRONZEGATE – Passing the 1100m had to be severely checked and shifted wider on the course to avoid the fallen rider and lost considerable ground.

NOTONYA NELLY – Passing the 600m had to be checked when suffering interference by the riderless BASANITE and lost ground.

MISHANI ISTANA – Raced wide after passing the 500m.

HE’S THE DEEL – Passing the 300m had to be checked when tightened by SKYLIGHT, which was taken in by the riderless BASANITE.

BRUMBY JACK – Approaching the 200m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SKYLIGHT.

ULTIMATE RING – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

App B. Nothdurft (WESTHAM) was fined $300 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account that App Nothdurft had been reprimanded under the same Rule in Race 4.


Race 7: Souths Sports Club Class 4 Handicap – 1350m

The start of this race was rescheduled to start at 5.50 p.m. due to the incident in Race 6 and for the arrival of the replacement ambulance.

SCHUBERT – Passing the 1000m had to be steadied when after being crossed by WHODUNNIT the pace slackened.

KITTY DAMOUR – Passing the 900m was crowded for room by WHODUNNIT, which laid in slightly. Jockey L. Tarrant (WHODUNNIT) was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

DON’T DOUBT LARA – Passing the 900m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KITTY DAMOUR.

ZOOLOGY – Approaching the home turn shifted wider on the course in an attempt to secure clear running and in doing so bumped on a number of occasions with NORTHERN KNIGHT. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted App Patis explained that her instructions were to ride the gelding in a middle to rearward position which is consistent to the way it has been ridden previously, and after passing the 600m to look for an opportunity to shift out, secure clear running to allow to gelding to gain momentum. App Patis further added that passing the 600m she elected to shift wider on the course but was unable to secure clear running and rounding the home turn had to alter course back to the inside to obtain clear running. App Patis stated in hindsight it may have been a better option to remain in the position closer to the rail passing the 600m and ride for luck. Stewards agreed with App Patis, however found that her decision to shift out as to comply with her instructions were not unreasonable and took no further action.

NORTHERN KNIGHT – Rounding the home turn was bumped on a number of occasions by ZOOLOGY and forced wider on the course.

VENETIAN BEAUTY – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

METAMORPHIC – Raced three wide with cover throughout.


Race 8: Girls Day Out Raceday Class 1 Handicap – 1350m

Due to the delays in Races 6 and 7 this race was rescheduled to start at 6.20 p.m.

QUANYIN – Bumped on jumping. Bumped heavily by MALAWI GOLD and forced wider on the course passing the 900m. Raced three wide with cover throughout.

SHINING BLUE – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

ZOUVILLA – Began awkwardly.

MANTELLI – Approaching the 900m had to be checked. At a subsequent inquiry Jockey L. Tarrant (JESSINA) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR131(a) in that approaching the 900m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MANTELLI, which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Tarrant’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of eight (8) days to commence midnight 2 February 2020 and expire midnight 10 February 2020. Held up for clear running after passing the 600m until after passing the 400m.

AURORA CHARM – Commenced to overrace when attempting to find a trailing position one wide approaching the 900m. Approaching the 100m was tightened and crowded for room between ROCK ‘N’ SOL and LUVDISC, which shifted out to improve. Jockey R. Stewart (LUVDISC) was reprimanded in this incident.

MISS ALLE BE – Approaching the 900m had to be checked away from the heels of MANTELLI.

LUVDISC – Passing the 900m had to be steadied away from the heels of MISS ALLE BE.

MALAWI GOLD – Approaching the 900m improved onto the heels of AURORA CHARM, shifted out and in doing so made heavy contact with QUANYIN. Raced four wide without cover from the 800m.

SECRET AGENT MAN – Improved onto the heels and blundered passing the 900m and had to be restrained.

ROCK ‘N’ SOL – Raced three wide with cover throughout.

App B. Nothdurft (ZOUVILLA) pleaded guilty to a charge of using his whip more than the permitted amount prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii). In considering an appropriate penalty Stewards took into account this was App Nothdurft’s third charge under this Rule on the same day. App Nothdurft was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) days to commence midnight 8 February 2020 and expire midnight 13 February 2020.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 4. L. Kilner – App Jockey – Careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 4. B. Nothdurft – App Jockey – Whip use – 8 times 9 total - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8. R. Stewart - Jockey – Careless riding – AR131(a)

Suspensions
Race 1. R. Maloney – Jockey – Careless riding – 8 days (m/n2.2.2020 - m/n 10.2.2020) – AR131(a)
Race 8. L. Tarrant – Jockey – Careless riding – 8 days (m/n 2.2.2020 - m/n 10.2.2020) – AR131(a)
Race 8. B. Nothdurft – App Jockey – Excessive use of whip 10 times 15 in total – 5 days (m/n 8.2.2020 – m/n 13.2.2020 – AR132(7)(a)(ii) **3rd charge under this Rule on same day

Fines
Race 1. B. Gorman – Trainer - Late rider declaration - $100 – LR67
Race 2. R. Maloney – Jockey – Excessive use of whip – 11 times 19 in total (2 consecutive) - $500 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. R. Maloney – Jockey – Excessive use of whip – 9 times 19 in total (1 consecutive) - $1000 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. A. Spinks – Jockey – Excessive use of whip – 9 times 16 total - $100 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 6. B. Nothdurft – App Jockey – Excessive use of whip 8 times 14 in total - $300 – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Raceday Injury/Illness
Race 6. A. Allen – Jockey – Race fall – Medical clearance required.

Absent jockeys
N. Keal – Personal Reasons

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
SIZZALATING, I’LL MISS YOU, TAILLEVENT, BRONZEGATE, BASANITE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters

Warnings/bars
Race 3. HIGH CHIEF – Hung out & raced ungenerously – Official trials X 3 & veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 3. STAMEN – Lame off fore tendon – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 5. SISTER PATTI – Signs of thumps and irregular heart beat – Official trial – AR20(e)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. SWAN ISLAND – App J. Murphy
Race 3. STAMEN – App J. Murphy
Race 8. JESSINA – L. Tarrant

Published subject to correction upon revision