RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – 21 MARCH 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9 RAIL – 6M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – I. Brown, S. Kelly, G. Palmer
Betting Steward – R. See
Clerk of Scales – T. Quick
Judge – B. Morley, I. Shultz, A Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson, P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From Doomben, 22.2.12: Trainer F. Phillips advised stewards that following Navillus Blondie’s disappointing run on the above date when he indicated he would retire the horse from racing, he later agreed with the owners to continue training the mare. He added that he has altered some gear and the way he has worked Navillus Blondie which has resulted in the mare’s condition improving. Mr Phillips also stated that he gave the mare a jump-out wearing blinkers and she pleased him with the performance.

From Gold Coast, Race 7, 17.3.12: Following the disappointing performance of Bold Glance on the above date, trainer N. Hilton today contacted stewards and advised that veterinary tests carried out on Bold Glance found the gelding to have an entrapped epiglottis. He advised that Bold Glance will be sent for an immediate spell, following which connections will consider whether to continue with the horse’s racing career. A veterinary clearance will be required for Bold Glance should the horse return to racing.

Race 1: Paul Ward’s 40th Birthday Benchmark 80 H’cap – 1830m
1st – Lohan 2nd – Haslington 3rd – Taira 4th – Banana Kick

After passing the 700m, BANANA KICK (C. Munce) shifted out and bumped TAIRA (D. Griffin).

LOHAN (G. Cooksley) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.

D. Griffin reported that TAIRA did not handle today’s heavy track conditions.

When asked to explain the disappointing performance of BANANA KICK, C. Munce stated that the gelding travelled comfortably until placed under pressure near the 600m and failed to respond to his riding from that point, and, in his opinion, was disappointing. Trainer M. Palmer expressed his disappointment in the performance, and the only tangible explanation he could offer was that BANANA KICK failed to handle the step up to 1800m on a heavy track. He indicated he would have veterinary tests carried out on the horse in the subsequent days before reassessing the current racing program for BANANA KICK and would advise stewards the results of such tests. A post race veterinary examination of BANANA KICK revealed a slower than normal recovery rate.

HASLINGTON lost its off hind plate in running.


Race 2: Sky International Maiden Plate – 2136m
1st – Wishmore 2nd – Dark Matter 3rd – Delzina 4th – Tough Tactics

DELZINA (C. Munce) reared at the start and lost ground.

ANNE OF AUSTRALIA (J. Kropp) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head back, striking rider J. Kropp in the face. As a result, J. Kropp lost the use of his off-side stirrup iron for a short distance.

JHELUM (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

DARK MATTER (G. Cooksley) raced 3 wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 1400m.

For some distance approaching and passing the 600m, DELZINA (C. Munce) was held up and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of YAMERTON (A. Mundy), which had commenced to weaken.

Apprentice P. Keane, rider of DOZING STAMPEDE, was fined $200 for failing to weigh in for 5th position.

C. Munce, rider of DELZINA, was fined $100 for using his more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 3: Hidden Dragon @ Lyndhurst Maiden H’cap - 1200m
1st – Union 2nd – Year Of The Tiger 3rd – Queen Rose 4th – Rockin Party

BONNAY FLYER (M. O’Brien), ROCKIN PARTY (J. Taylor) and GOLD SERPENT (D. Griffin) were slow to begin.

QUEEN ROSE (G. Cooksley) overraced in the early stages.

M. Hellyer, rider of FEARLESS WARRIOR, was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 4: Treasury Wine Estate 3yo Maiden Plate – 1200m
1st – Show Of Strength 2nd – O’Grady 3rd – Veico 4th - Karma Force

Trainer R. Heathcote advised stewards that SHADY TREE had undergone minor throat surgery following its last start.

SHOW OF STRENGTH (C. Munce) and SHADY TREE (R.Hurdle) bumped near the 1000m.

KARMA FORCE (D.Browne) raced wide in the early stages.

THE WHITE HOPE (G. Colless) and O’GRADY (G. Cooksley) overraced in the middle stages.

VEICO (M. Hellyer) shifted out under pressure in the straight.

L. Rolls reported that OZMAN did not handle today’s heavy track conditions and gave him the indication that it may be shin sore. A post race veterinary examination of OZMAN revealed the horse to be showing signs of shin soreness in both forelegs and was in fact lame in the near foreleg. Trainer D. Wilson was advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to its next race start.

Race 5: Ambassador Travel Class 3 Plate - 1500m
1st – Laud Bentley 2nd – Darth 3rd – Inadequate 4th – Angusroy

PHOEB’S FLYER (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin.

LAUD BENTLEY (R. McMahon) and ANGUSROY (S. Galloway) bumped at the start.

TOOLBAG (T. Bell) was tightened for room on jumping away between ZEDACHARGE (L. Rolls) and DAVE THE DUDE (K. Wharton), both of which shifted ground.

Near the 1200m, ANGUSROY and AMPHO POWER (B. Stewart) bumped on a number of occasions.

Approaching the 400m, ZEDACHARGE (L. Rolls), which was weakening, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ANGUSROY, which shifted out when not fully clear. S. Galloway, rider of ANGUSROY, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Leaving the 200m, PHOEB’S FLYER (E. Wilkinson) improved on to the heels of ANGUSROY and had to alter course to the outside of that runner to improve.

DARTH (D. Green) shifted in over the concluding stages.

Trainer H. Van Hoeyen and rider D. Green were questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on DARTH, which led in today’s race which was in contrast to its normal racing pattern. Miss Van Hoeyen explained that she had instructed jockey Green to settle DARTH in a handy position with cover if possible. D. Green explained that it was his intention to obtain cover on DARTH but after being best to begin rather than being caught wide in the early stages he elected to ride forward to clear the runners to his inside which resulted in him being able to lead. Stewards accepted the explanations of both parties.

D. Green, rider of DARTH, was issued with a reprimand for raising his whip arm above shoulder height when using the whip in a forehand manner over the concluding stages.

T. Bell, rider of TOOLBAG, was fined $500 for using his whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account T. Bell’s poor record regarding breaches of his nature.

M. Vance, rider of PANNINGEN, was fined $100 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 6: Bollinger Champagne Benchmark 75 F&M H’cap - 1200m
1st – Funny Falve 2nd – Belle Verde 3rd – Little Brown Horse 4th - Dalingi

DALINGI (K. Forrester) overraced in the early stages.

After travelling a short distance, WILD PROMISES (T. Bell) commenced to buck for some distance and following this was retired from the race. Trainer N. Doyle was advised that WILD PROMISES must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

A post race veterinary examination of BROOKTON TIARA, which compounded badly in the home straight, revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Lockwood was advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for BROOKTON TIARA prior to its next race start.

MY BELLYDANCER (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout.

M. Vance, rider of BELLE VERDE, was fined $200 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 7: Sky Racing Benchmark 75 CG&E H’cap - 1200m
1st – Master Fibba 2nd – Slice And Dice 3rd – Supreme Affair 4th – Rothschild Lad

The start of this race was delayed when ROTHSCHILD LAD cast its off fore plate during its preliminary and subsequently had to be attended to by the farrier behind the barriers.

SUPREME AFFAIR (S. Galloway) and TENFOLD (L. Rolls) were slow to begin.

ROTHSCHILD LAD (G. Colless) overraced in the early stages.

Over the concluding stages, C. Munce, rider of SLICE AND DICE, accidentally struck rider B. Richardson, rider of MASTER FIBBA (B. Richardson) on the left forearm, and for a short distance C. Munce’s whip became entangled with the arm of B. Richardson, which prevented him from using his whip approaching the finish line.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Michael Hellyer – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(i)*
Race 5. Davin Green – Jockey – Raise whip arm above shoulder height -


Fines
Race 2. Patrick Keane – A/jockey – Fail to weigh in 5th - $200 – AR144*
Race 2. Chris Munce – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(i)*
Race 5. Maija Vance – A/jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m - $100 – AR137A(5)(a)(i)
Timothy Bell – A/jockey – Use whip 12 times prior to 100m - $500 – AR137A(5)(a)(i)
Race 6. Maija Vance – A/jockey – Use whip 12 times prior to 100m - $200 – AR137A(5)(a)(i)




Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Haslington, Dark Matter, O’Grady, Darth, Slice And Dice


Warnings/bars
From GCTC, 13.3.12 – Race 7.
Bold Glance – Entrapped Epiglottis – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 4. Ozman – Shin sore both forelegs/lame near foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Wild Promises - Bucked – Official trial – AR8(t)
Brookton Tiara – Lame off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Haslington – K. Forrester
Race 2. Tough Tactics – D. Griffin
Race 5. Our Gold Stash – D. Griffin