QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 7M

PENETROMETER – 4.1

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – N. Torpey, J. Dart, C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – T. Quick
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – P. Cousins, I. Smith
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Holy Spirit Northside Maiden H'cap - 1400m
1st – Feuer Drache 2nd – Waranga 3rd – Eranbai 4th - Perrault

OUR VANITY (T. Bell) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

MAGIC MOVER (J. Holder) was slow to begin.

NITRO CIRCUS (A. Spinks) blundered on jumping away.

Near the 1200m, FEUER DRACHE (J. Byrne), when overracing at the heels of ERANBAI (P. Keane), shifted out, forcing WARANGA (T. Hancock) wider on the track. When being restrained in an endeavour to shift in to a position closer to the rail near the 1000m, WARANGA clipped the heels of FEUER DRACHE.

NITRO CIRCUS commenced to overrace leaving the 1100m and at a point approaching the 1000m, shifted out, forcing MAGIC MOVER wider on the track. NITRO CIRCUS then raced wide and continued to overrace from that point onwards. A. Spinks, rider of NITRO CIRCUS, reported that at this point of the race his saddle slipped forward, placing him at a disadvantage.

WARANGA had difficulty obtaining clear running at the heels of FEUER DRACHE shortly after entering the straight.

WARANGA raced wide until the 600m.
When questioned regarding the performance of HILL AND GRACE, which performed below market expectations, apprentice L. Rolls stated that the horse settled in a more forward position than he had anticipated due to the lack of speed in the event, however travelled well until the 400m, at which point after being placed under pressure, HILL AND GRACE then failed to respond to his riding. Trainer Mr D. Kelly confirmed his disappointment with the performance and was of the opinion that the filly may not have run out the 1400m of today’s event. He added he would continue with the filly’s preparation, however would look to have future starts programmed over shorter distances. A post race veterinary examination of HILL AND GRACE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: William & Eileen Duffus Memorial 3yo Maiden Plate – 1000m
1st – Rose Sofia 2nd – Around The World 3rd – Dragons Forever 4th – Atlanta Queen

EDITION TOTHEPRIDE underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start after being kicked by another runner behind the barriers. EDITION TOTEHPRIDE was subsequently cleared to race.

Correct weight was delayed to enable apprentice T. Bell, rider of the 3rd placegetter, DRAGONS FOREVER, to view the stewards’ patrol video regarding the concluding stages to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge a protest against AROUND THE WORLD being declared the 2nd placegetter. Subsequently, T Bell elected not to lodge a protest and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

NO GUESSING (J. Letherby) was slow to begin.

BOMB SHELTER (C. Munce) was tightened for room at the start between SAVEEDA (J. Byrne), which shifted in, and ROSE SOFIA (J. Stanley), which was taken out by CUFFLINK (K. Wharton).

Near the 800m, HEART THROB (P. Hammersley) and CUFFLINK (K. Wharton) were both hampered when racing to the outside of DRAGONS FOREVER which, when racing greenly, shifted out.

ROSE SOFIA (J. Stanley) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until leaving the 300m.

Leaving the 100m, DRAGONS FOREVER was momentarily crowded for room to the inside of AROUND THE WORLD, which shifted in under pressure.

EDITION TOTHEPRIDE (A. Spinks) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the below-market performance of DANE GIGGLE, jockey M. Palmer stated that after travelling well throughout, the filly became awkward in its action when under pressure in the home straight near the 200m and lost ground quickly from that point onwards. Trainer Mr F. Phillips confirmed his disappointment in DANE GIGGLE, however was unable to offer any explanation for the performance and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality which becomes apparent which may have had a bearing on today’s performance. A post race veterinary examination of DANE GIGGLE revealed a minor laceration to the near-side nostril which may have occurred when the horse was fractious in the barriers at the start.

Race 3: Mike Gervais Memorial Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Taisun 2nd – Bom Chicka Wah Wah 3rd – Equales 4th – Keep In Time

DOROTHY, which was having its first start from a lengthy spell, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, which cleared the mare to take its place in the field.

KEEP IN TIME (M. Hughes) blundered on jumping away.

LIBELLAH (L. Cheshire) was tightened for room at the start between KISSENGARNI (R. McMahon), which shifted out, and EQUALES (L. Cassidy), which shifted in.

TAISUN (R. Goltz) had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and was also forced to steady when attempting to take a narrow run near the 300m between BOM CHICKA WAH WAH (J. Holder) and EQUALES (L. Cassidy), which had a tendency to shift in at that point.

Near the 200m, KEEP IN TIME (M. Hughes) shifted out under pressure, making contact with FAWZA (J. Byrne).

ST QUALO (J. Hoopert) and FAWZA (J. Byrne) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned, jockey J. Byrne stated he was at a loss to explain the poor performance of FAWZA. He added that despite being positioned wide on the track he was satisfied in that the horse was racing with cover. J. Byrne further stated he commenced to place FAWZA under pressure rounding the home turn and at this point it failed to respond and proved disappointing in the run to the line. Trainer S. Ryan was unable to offer any excuse for the performance of FAWZA, however 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 FAWZA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 4: Mt Olivet Cup 2yo H'cap - 1000m
1st – Psychodelic 2nd – Big Jet Plane 3rd – All Significant 4th – One To Go

LITTLE BEAUJANGLES (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.

STRADON (R. Wiggins) was slow to begin.

JUST A ROCKSTAR (N. Tomizawa) shifted in at the start, making contact with PSYCHODELIC (B. Looker).

Near the 700m, LITTLE BEAUJANGLES (J. Bowditch) was forced to race in restricted room between STRADON and JUST A ROCKSTAR (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.

STRADON, which raced greenly in the home straight, shifted out under pressure leaving the 300m and then shifted back in, resulting in UNO JOKER (R. Goltz), which was racing to the inside of that gelding, having to be steadied at a point near the 200m.

When questioned regarding the performance of THE ALIBI, jockey M. Radecker stated that the horse commenced to hang out at a point near the 700m when racing to the outside of SETHEWORLDONFIRE (T. Bell), which shifted out. She added that her mount continued to hang out throughout the event, resulting in her being unable to fully test THE ALIBI. Trainer P. Duff was advised that THE ALIBI must perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial prior to its next race start.

ON ICE NOW lost its off hind plate in running.

Race 5: Bernborough Club Class 5 H'cap – 1846m
1st – More On The Toe 2nd – Eddie Rapido 3rd – Xanthos 4th – Cachaca

STORM VEIL underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to race.

EDDIE RAPIDO (J. Bowditch) and XANTHOS (Matthew Palmer) were both slow to begin.

EDDIE RAPIDO overraced and was caught wide in the early stages.

ROYAL HOPE (L. Rolls), which raced wide during the early stages, was then allowed to stride forward and assume the lead approaching the 1000m.

Rounding the home turn GREIG (A. Spinks) and STAR OF AMY (L. Cumberland) were held up behind the tiring ROYAL HOPE (L. Rolls), and at a point leaving the 400m, GREIG shifted in to obtain clear running and in doing so forced STAR OF AMY to be steadied.

Stewards questioned apprentice T. Bell regarding the tactics adopted on JESS SAR BELLE as well as the overall performance of the horse. Of particular concern to stewards was that after obtaining a forward position during the early stages trailing STORM VEIL, he then lost ground and allowed MORE ON THE TOE and EDDIE RAPIDO to cross his running at a point near the 1300m, and further that after being in a position behind EDDIE RAPIDO, he continued to lose ground until being positioned at the 800m some 3 lengths in arrears of EDDIE RAPIDO and was then forced wider on the track as XANTHOS shifted wider. Apprentice Bell stated that it had not been his intention to be in a forward position early and had not pressured the horse to obtain this position. He added he had been instructed to ride JESS SAR BELLE in the second half of the field and was therefore satisfied to allow the horse to relinquish its position behind STORM VEIL. He further stated that as the pace quickened during the middle stages, he felt it would be detrimental to the mare’s chances to pressure the horse too early to remain behind EDDIE RAPIDO. He added that he was satisfied his actions had not affected the horse’s overall performance which, in his opinion, was disappointing as the mare failed to run on in the straight as expected. Trainer Mr R. Heathcote confirmed these instructions and added that he was satisfied with the manner in which apprentice Bell had ridden the mare, however was disappointed in the overall performance of the horse, and further advised stewards he would have a veterinary examination of JESS SAR BELLE carried out and have blood samples taken in the coming days and advise stewards of the results of same. A post race veterinary examination of JESS SAR BELLE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 6: Breakfast Creek Cricketers Club CGE Class 3 Plate - 1300m
1st – Whispering Gap 2nd – Mossanay 3rd – Bossberg 4th - Troopingtehcolour

Trainer B. Smith was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for TROOPINGTHECOLOUR by the prescribed time.

WHISPERING ACT (C. Small) was tightened for room and lost ground shortly after straightening between MOSSANAY (T. Bell) and SONIC HILL (A. Butler), which shifted in.

POWER OF ED (J. Byrne) jumped away awkwardly, making contact with BOOTOOLOO (B. Looker).

Approaching the 600m, BOOTOOLOO and MAGIC SHUFFLE (R. Goltz) both improved up on to heels and had to be steadied.

BOOTOOLOO was held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

CLANGOR (R. McMahon) was held up rounding the home turn.

When questioned regarding the below-market expectation performance of POWER OF ED, J. Byrne stated that, in his opinion, the horse may not have appreciated the today’s firm racing surface. He added that when placed under pressure he felt that POWER OF ED was reluctant to stretch out in the home straight, however he was unable to offer any further explanation. Trainer Mrs H. page confirmed her disappointment in the performance 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 POWER OF ED failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 7: Weir & Associates F&M Class 3 Plate - 1300m
1st – Felony Flight 2nd – Our Triple Treat 3rd – Kumali 4th – Ampho Power

Apprentice A. Butler was fined $200 for mounting OUR TRIPLE TREAT without wearing his safety vest.

WAVE DANCING (A. Spinks) and DANE PRINCESS (B. Looker) were slow to begin.

Leaving the 1100m, SUMMER DUCK WOOD (L. Cassidy) and WHYDIDYOULEAVEME (L. Cumberland) were both tightened for room when racing to the inside of MATILLA BAY (N. Thomas), which shifted in and away from FLEET RIANE (R. McMahon) despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer Mr P. Laycock was advised that an official warning will now be placed upon the raccing manners of MATILLA BAY.



A short distance later MATILLA BAY shifted out across the heels of FLEET RIANE and had to be checked from that horse’s heels.

Near the 800m, LUMINOUS HARMONY (J. Byrne) shifted out around the heels of SARABAH ROSE (M. Hughes), forcing KUMALI (G. Geran) wider on the track. KUMALI raced wide from that point onwards.

WAVE DANCING was held up rounding the home turn and was unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 100m.

DANE PRINCESS, when placed under pressure leaving the 400m, shifted in and had to be steadied from the heels of SARABAH ROSE, and again approaching the 200m, DANE PRINCESS shifted in under pressure, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten. Trainer Mr S. Tregea was advised that an official warning will now be placed upon the raccing manners of DANE PRINCESS.

Over the concluding stages LUMINOUS HARMONY (J Byrne), SUMMER DUCK WOOD (L Cassidy) and FLEET RIANE (R McMahon) were all tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing between OUR TRIPLE TREAT (A Butler) and KUMALI (G Geran) which shifted in under pressure. G Geran was reprimanded for this incident.

FELONY FLIGHT (J. Bowditch) and MATILLA BAY (N. Thomas) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned trainer T. Sears regarding the improved performance of FELONY FLIGHT. Mr Sears stated that at the horse’s most recent start, in his opinion, the mare did not handle racing on the synthetic surface and that this resulted in the poor performance. He added that FELONY FLIGHT races better on the grass surface and that it was his intention to restrict the horse’s future races to grass surfaces. The comments were noted.

Jockey L. Cassidy was questioned regarding the below-market expectation performance of SUMMER DUCK. He stated that the horse travelled well in running, however after obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight, SUMMER DUCK WOOD failed to run on as expected and could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. Stewards noted the explanation.








STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. Gary Geran – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 6. Brian J. Smith – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67
Race 7. Ashley Butler – A/jockey – Mount without vest – AR187B(1) - $200*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Storm Veil, Royal Hope, Dane Princess, Fleet Riane, Summer Duck Wood, Deb’s Pick.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Jess Sar Belle, Summer Duck Wood,

Warnings/bars
Race 4. The Alibi – Hung out – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 7. Dane Princess - Racing manners - warning.
Race 7. Matilla Bay - Racing manners - warning.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 6. Troopingthecolour – R. Wiggins
Whispering Act – C. Small