QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
DOOMBEN – SATURDAY 7th AUGUST 2021
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Good 4 RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 5.55
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Chadwick
Stewards – P Zimmermann, J Williamson, K Daly, J Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – R Hanson
Judge – M Mahwhinney, A Redding, I Schultz
Veterinarian – Dr M Lenz, Dr K Caldwell
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin, A Challen, J Crompton
Starter – R Smith, H Anderson
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Eagle Farm 4th August – Race 7 HODGSON: Trainer J Moore reported the results of the horse being vetted and scoped the following day showed it to be sound in its action with no blood in the mucus, however the examination revealed HODGSON to be a roarer and connections are now considering the option of surgery to correct this issue.
GENERAL
Due to current covid restrictions in place Stewards permitted the following riders to ride over above their allocated weights:
Race 1: App A Thompson – GENERAL WOLFFE – 52.5kg ( claiming 1.5 of 2kg claim)
Race 6: J Guthmann-Chester – SHE CAN SING – 55kg (+1kg)
Race 6: B El Issa – MARY VALLEY – 54.5kg (+0.5kg)
Race 8: B Nothdurft – SHOOTING FOR GOLD – 55.5kg (+0.5kg)
Race 8: App A Thompson – ZEPPELIN – 52.5kg ( claiming 1.5 of 2kg claim)
As S Tomlinson was injured riding changes were made as per the Raceday Summary sheet.
Race 1: BRC MEMBERSHIP QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1350 metres
DERANI – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
HAMLET VON SNITZEL – Rider J Orman reported the colt travelled well during the race however when placed under pressure passing the 600 metres failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery. A swab sample was taken from HAMLET VON SNITZEL.
MISHANI TULIP – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails. Over-raced for a short distance near the 900 metres.
GENERAL WOLFFE – Crowded on jumping and lost ground.
Race 2: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 2200 metres
PRIORITISE – Rider reported the gelding was inclined to lay in throughout the event.
TAVION PRINCE (NZ) – Over-raced in the early stages and near the 1400 metres shifted out three wide to improve and progressed forward to lead the event from the 800 metres.
TOP ORDER – Slow to begin.
Race 3: CASCADE Class 3 Plate 1050 metres
CONTEMPTUOUS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have bled from the offside nostril. Co-Trainer M Hoysted was advised CONTEMPTUOUS would be required to gallop 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward prior to its next race start.
LEADERSHIP SPILL – Race three wide without cover throughout.
TRAMONTO – Crowded for room momentarily near the 800 metres when racing tight to the inside of SHANJOMI. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
SPIRIT HOUSE – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
Race 4: RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 6 Handicap 1600 metres
PROSPECTUS – Slow to begin.
MAGIC CONQUEROR – Bumped with FIGHTING COMMANDO near the 1200 metres. Rider reported it was not his intention to lead but after racing keenly in the early stages he allowed the horse to progress forward and lead the event from the 1000 metres.
THE IRONS – Over-raced passing the 1200 metres and had to be restrained from the heels of MAGIC CONQUEROR.
FIGHTING COMMANDO – Bumped with MAGIC CONQUEROR near the 1200 metres.
Race 5: XXXX DRY BENCHMARK 72 Handicap 1600 metres
DESTINY'S OWN – Carried wider near the 500 metres when ADELASE shifted out to improve.
WHAM – Passing the 800 metres steadied momentarily when racing between DEADLY SINS and NEMINGAH. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer L Hatch was advised WHAM would be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for a period of 3 months and must gallop 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward prior to its next race start.
HELLAVA BABE – Slow to begin.
BRILLIANT CONCEPT – Raced wide throughout the event.
REBEL ROCK – After being held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight, was again momentarily held up for near the 200 metres.
DEADLY SINS – Rider B Nothdurft stated the gelding commenced to compound in the home straight and for this reason eased it down over the final 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
MAKEDON – Carried wider near the 500 metres when ADELASE shifted out to improve.
NEMINGAH (NZ) – Taken wider on the track near the 1000 metres when WHAM shifted out.
ADELASE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the near hind fetlock.
Race 6: TAB VENUE MODE Fillies and Mares No Metro Wins Handicap 1200 metres
DARING BELLE – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
POWER BOOM – Slow to begin.
ESKDALE GIRL – Slow to begin.
MARY VALLEY – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Following the event rider B El Issa was examined by the club doctor and advised he must provide a medical clearance prior to his next race or trial ride.
Race 7: COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND 10-SEPT Colts, Geldings & Entires No Metro Wins 1200 metres
ANGUS THE BLACK – Near the 400 metres mis-strode.
TRIPLE ARROW – Raced three wide from the 800 metres.
SO CLEVER – Approaching the 800 metres bumped with BONDI BEAU on a number of occasions.
FAR TOO EASY – Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
ZUMIKON – Raced three wide from the 800 metres.
BONDI BEAU – Approaching the 800 metres bumped with SO CLEVER on a number of occasions resulting in BONDI BEAU being taken wider on the track.
Race 8: SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1100 metres
SNITZ – Raced three wide in the early stages.
TOTALLY CHARMED – Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
Race 9: JOCKEY CELEBRATION DAY BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1350 metres
On return to scale a protest was lodged by J Orman, rider of second past the post WAIPITI, against second past the post AT WITZ END (B Stewart) alleging interference near the 800 metres. After taking evidence from the riders concerned and viewing the patrol footage Stewards found that near the 800 metres AT WITZ END shifted in momentarily before being corrected by its rider resulting in WAIPITI being crowded for room and having to check. Bearing in mind where the incident took place,the half neck margin and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, Stewards could not be satisfied that the placings should be reversed and dismissed the protest and correct weight declared on the semaphored placings. At a subsequent inquiry B Stewart was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding.
SPECTROSCOPE (USA) – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted. Crowded on jumping.
SNOWZONE – Rider reported the gelding may be better suited to races over a shorter distance than that of today.
SUPERGIANT (NZ) – Slow to begin.
IMPASSE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the near fore bumper.
WAPITI – Crowded for room near the 800 metres.
REALLY DISCREET – Jumped out at the start.
SEEINGISBELIEVING – Jumped in at the start.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 9: Jky B Stewart – careless riding – AR131(a)
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6: Jky B El Issa – medical clearance prior to next race or trial ride.
Absent jockeys
App S Tomlinson - injured
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 1: DERANI, HAMLET VON SNITZEL
Race 2: LAST WEEK, LONDON BANKER, SAFIN
Race 3: CONTEMPTUOUS, TRAMONTO
Race 4: DZSENIFER, FIGHTING COMMANDO
Race 5: WHAM, BLACKLOG
Race 6: DIS DAH WUN
Race 7: SO CLEVER, FAR TOO EASY
Race 8: SHOOTING FOR GOLD, TOTALLY CHARMED
Race 9: ROMAN AUREUS, REALLY DISCREET
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus HAMLET VON SNITZEL, TOP ORDER, BENTLEY MAGIC, WHAM, DIS DAH WUN, SO CLEVER, EF TROOP, WAIPITI.
Warnings/bars
Race 3: CONTEMPTUOUS – bled offside nostril – 1000 metre gallop – AR79(8)
Bleeders
Race 5: WHAM – bled both nostrils 1st time – Std 3 months &1000 metre gallop – AR79(4)
Protests
Race 9: 2nd v 1st - dismissed
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: GENERAL WOLFFE - A Thompson
Race 4: THE IRONS – A Thompson
Race 5: LADY SOLERNO – W Peel
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.