QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 2010

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 5/DEAD4 AFTER RACE 2
RAIL – 8.5


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – J. Williamson, P. Gillard, T. Quick
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales - C. Albrecht
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Stewards today interviewed bookmaker Mr Hayden Flynn and his clerk Mr Thomas Cislowski with regard to a bet recorded in his telephone ledger for the Eagle Farm meeting on 11 December 2010 when following an audit it was established that the phone recording did not exist. Mr Flynn explained that due to a clerical error, a particular bet from a punter had been recorded in his telephone ledger when that bet was made by the punter present on course.

Stewards took no direct action against Mr Flynn, however directed his attention to the provisions of the telephone betting rules which requires the accurate recording of all bets made.



Race 1:Mitty’s 3yo Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st – Mallard 2nd – Kosmic Karma 3rd – Otango 4th - Parilla

Trainer R. Heathcote advised that from the inside barrier, BRIBIE would be ridden with cover behind the leaders if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

When parading in the enclosure the near fore plate of I’LLBETRICKED became loose and the gelding was subsequently re-plated.

The start of this race was delayed when I’LLBETRICKED reared in the barriers and became cast. The gelding was subsequently examined by the veterinary surgeon and was declared a late scratching at 1 pm. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on I’LBETRICKED were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win and place bets. Trainer D. Lawlor was advised that he must provide 2 further barrier certificates for I’LLBETRICKED prior to its next race start.

The start was further delayed when RUNNING SOLO was fractious in the barriers. RUNNING SOLO was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

Approaching the 1000m, RUNNING SOLO (K. Forrester) raced ungenerously when being restrained.

OTANGO (C. Munce) hung in when placed under pressure inside the final 200m.

Stewards sought an explanation from L. Cassidy regarding the disappointing performance of BRIBIE. L. Cassidy stated that the gelding began well and travelled comfortably in a handy trailing position, however commenced to hang out from the 500m and made the home turn awkwardly. L. Cassidy explained that when he placed BRIBIE under pressure in the early part of the straight, the gelding did not respond and proved disappointing. Trainer Mr R. Heathcote was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the performance of BRIBIE and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which may come to light which may have had a bearing on today's performance. A post race veterinary examination of BRIBIE revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the near fore leg and abrasions to both forelegs. A swab sample was taken from BRIBIE.


Race 2: www.brc.com.au Maiden Plate - 1000m
1st – Eureka Dubai 2nd – Lord Lucknow 3rd – Ray Joan 4th – Call Me Cobber

COUNT SPUR (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

LORD LUCKNOW (K. Yoshida) jumped away awkwardly.

After being a little slow to begin, CONTESSA BELLE (J. Wood) was hampered soon after the start between MISTER SAMBA (J. Holder) and MASTER KWILA (S. Drake), both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 600m, CONTESSA BELLE had to be steadied when tightened for room between EUREKA DUBAI (R. Wiggins) and MASTER KWILA, which shifted in when not fully clear. S. Drake, rider of MASTER KWILA, was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Near the 400m, CONTESSA BELLE attempted to take a narrow run to the inside of MISTER SAMBA. Shortly after, EUREKA DUBAI (R. Wiggins) shifted in and away from RAY JOAN (M. Hellyer) and brushed MISTER SAMBA (J. Holder), which resulted in MISTER SAMBA shifting in slightly and CONTESSA BELLE having to be checked to avoid the heels of that gelding. When considering the matter, stewards were not satisfied that CONTESSA BELLE had obtained a run to the inside of MISTER SAMBA, and were of the view that the racing manners of EUREKA DUBAI had contributed to MISTER SAMBA shifting in at this stage and therefore took no further action against any one rider.

From the 350m until approaching the 200m, CONTESSA BELLE was held up when unable to obtain clear running behind the tiring MISTER SAMBA.

Near the 200m, CONTESSA BELLE became unbalanced when tightened for room between MISTER SAMBA and COUNT SPUR.

Upon return to scale, apprentice M. Hellyer reported that RAY JOAN hung out in the middle stages and until entering the home straight, and when placed under pressure had a tendency to hang in.

Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Dead 4.


Race 3: Girls Day Out 26 March Class 4 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Billie Blue 2nd – Alberton Park 3rd – Carlton Forward 4th – Adventurous Angel

When being loaded into the barriers, it was noted that CAPITOL HILL had a laceration to its off fore leg. A subsequent veterinary examination took place and CAPITOL HILL was declared a late scratching at 2.09 pm on veterinary advice. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on CAPITOL HILL were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 14 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 13 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets.

After passing the 800m, CULTURE WARRIOR (J. Wood) shifted out away from SLEEK MACHINE (C. Munce) and brushed FLINDERS CITY (R. Wiggins) and became unbalanced.

Approaching the 500m, SLEEK MACHINE shifted out, resulting in MISS OCTOBER (J. Holder) being taken wider on the track.

J. Holder, rider of MISS OCTOBER, was reminded of his obligations to at all times ride his mounts right out to the end of the race.


Race 4: Best Security Maiden H'cap -1600m
1st – Silverzen 2nd – Harish 3rd – Hot Dubai 4th – Eldoshar

REGAL MARINER, which was fractious when being transported to the course, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and found to have a small laceration inside the near-side nostril. The gelding was cleared to race.

NOONDAY (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

KENTARO (Michael Palmer) began awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, REGAL MARINER (J. Byrne) shifted in, resulting in SILABELLA (B. Evans) being taken in on to the hind quarters of COOINDA (J. Wood).

Approaching the 1400m, SILVERZEN (D. Browne) had to be eased when tightened for room between KENTARO and ELDOSHAR (J. Holder), which shifted in slightly.

A. Spinks, rider of BUBKA, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1400m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of SILABELLA, which had to be checked. A. Spinks was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 18 March and to expire at midnight, 26 March.

OCTAVAR (K. Wharton) raced 3 wide until a point approaching the 800m where it was then ridden forward to obtain a position outside the leader.

Approaching the 500m, REGAL MARINER (J. Byrne) became awkward at the heels of OCTAVAR, which was tiring, and as a result shifted out and bumped SILVERZEN (D. Browne), resulting in SILVERZEN becoming unbalanced.

KENTARO hung out after passing the 600m and proved difficult to ride rounding the home turn.

In the early part of the straight until after passing the 300m, TEEPOH (P. Hammersley) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

R. McMahon, rider of HARISH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 50m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of COOINDA, resulting in that horse having to be checked to avoid the heels of HARISH. R. McMahon was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 13 March and to expire at midnight, 23 March.

HARISH (R. McMahon), SILABELLA and HAWKY (R. Wiggins) raced wide throughout.

R. McMahon, rider of HARISH, was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Aus Special Metals Maiden H'cap - 1300m
1st – Threatened Danger 2nd – No Identity 3rd – Street Jam 4th – Finn Class

STREET JAM lost its off hind plate when proceeding to the barriers.

The start of this race was delayed when DIAMOND PEARL became cast in the barriers. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon, the filly was declared a late scratching at 3.29 pm. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on DIAMOND PEARL were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Trainer D. Pearson was advised that he must provide 2 further barrier certificates for DIAMOND PEARL prior to its next race start. M. Hellyer, rider of DIAMOND PEARL was examined by the ambulance officers and cleared to fulfil his further engagements.

DEGREE OF HONOUR, which got its off hind leg up onto the barriers, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

After travelling a short distance, DEGREE OF HONOUR (R. McMahon) and SHAH RUKH (D. Tanti) were tightened for room by FINN CLASS (D. Browne), which shifted in.

D. Browne advised that FINN CLASS put in a number of awkward strides shortly after the start and, in his view, may have attempted to buck, and for this reason he took hold of the mare. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a warning was being placed on the mare regarding its racing manners.

FINN CLASS raced ungenerously in the early stages.

Rounding the home turn, J. Byrne, rider of THREATENED DANGER, shifted out to obtain clear running, resulting in UNTOWARD (J. Holder) being taken wider on the track.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, MISS ELANORA (N. Yamada) was held up and unable to improve.

WATTLE BRAVE (C. Munce) was held up when unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and until passing the 300m.

WATTLE BRAVE was again held up and unable to improve passing the 100m.

DR HOFFMAN (S. Seamer) overraced in the early stages and raced wide throughout.

DEGREE OF HONOUR lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 6: Mullins Lawyers Class 3 Plate - 1300m
1st – Il Cardinale 2nd – Heartshaker 3rd – Academy Magic 4th - Vaarwel

Approaching the 1100m, KINGS ARTIST (M. Speers) had to be checked when tightened for room between HEARTSHAKER (L. Cassidy), which when overracing shifted out off the heels of IL CARDINALE (D. Browne), and RAPID LEICA JACKO (R. Wiggins), which shifted in away from BOULDERS (J. Wood), which also shifted in. As a result of KINGS ARTIST being checked, that runner shifted in across the rightful running of ACADEMY MAGIC, resulting in ACADEMY MAGIC being severely checked and making contact with the running rail.

B. El-Issa, rider of ONE TREE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 1100m when insufficiently clear of DIAGO, which resulted in DIAGO having to be checked. B. El-Issa was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 12 March and to expire at midnight, 25 March.

Near the 1000m, DIAGO was again hampered by ONE TREE, which shifted in.

BOULDERS raced wide throughout.


Race 7: Mt St Michael’s College Class 3 Plate - 1600m
1st – Dusty Gold 2nd – Red God 3rd – Carry Me Baby 4th – Luckily

ZUZAO (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

CLANGOR (R. McMahon), RED GOD (J. Byrne) and MACEDON (D. Browne) was tightened for room between MALING (A. Erhart), which shifted out, and WARBRIK (M. Hellyer), which shifted in. As a result, CLANGOR became unbalanced.

As a result of being hampered at the start, R. McMahon, rider of CLANGOR, became unbalanced and momentarily and lost the use of his off-side stirrup iron.

TRISTABRAVE (R. Wiggins) began awkwardly.

MACEDON overraced in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 600m, CLANGOR shifted out around the heels of DAPPER, resulting in DUSTY GOLD (G. Colless) being taken wider on the track.

Rounding the home turn and in the home straight until approaching the 200m, RED GOD (J. Byrne) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

An inquiry was adjourned into the reason for WARBRIK (M. Hellyer) being checked near the 400m.

ALI’S GOLD CLASS (J. Holder) was held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and as a result went to the finish line not fully tested by its rider.

DUSTY GOLD and CARRY ME BABY (A. Spinks) raced wide throughout.

MALING lost its off hind plate in running.

A post race veterinary examination of CLANGOR revealed the gelding to have a laceration and be lame in the near hind leg. Trainer B. Smith was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for CLANGOR prior to its next race start.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. S. Drake – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 5. Chris Munce – Jockey – Fail to weigh in 5th – AR144

Fine
Race 4. Ric Mcmahon – Jockey – Use whip 10 times prior to 200m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
Race 4. Andrew Spinks – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 18.3.11 to 26.3.11- AR137(a)
Race 4. Ric McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 13.3.11 to 23.3.11 – AR137(a)
Race 6. Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 12/3/11 to 25/3/11 - AR137(a)

Absent jockeys
Dale Missen – Injured – Cert. required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

All winners, Kosmic Karma, Alberton Park, Harish, Bribie, Heartshaker

Warnings/bars
Race 1. I’llbetricked – Barrier manners – 2 b/certs – AR8(t)
Race 5. Diamond Pearl – Barrier manners – 2 B/certs – AR8(t)
Finn Class – May have attempted to buck – Warning
Race 7. Clanger – Lame near hind – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Divine Scent – P. Hammersley
Race 4. Eldoshar – J. Holder
Hot Dubai – To be advised
Race 5. Miss Elanora – N. Yamada



Late scratchings

Race 1. Illbetricked – 1pm
Race 3. Capitol Hill – 2.09 pm
Race 5. Diamond Pearl – 3.29 pm