RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – 2 JUNE 2012

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – HEAVY8 (HEAVY 10 - R7 & R8)
PENETROMETER – 5.6
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W Birch
Stewards – D Aurisch, N Torpey, J Hackett, P Gillard, D Triandifillou, C Albrecht,
Betting Steward – M Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - S Kelly
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M Lenz & C Johnson
Swab attendants – J. Martin, M Johnstone, A Challen, K Warwick R Gonchee
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Starter – S Elhers
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

SUPPLEMENTARY:

As M. Cahill was indisposed due to injury stewards permitted rider replacements as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.


Race 1: Mittys Class 6 Plate - 1800m
1st – Crosscannons 2nd – Equissential 3rd – Sweet Little Filly 4th – Rhetoric

CROSSCANNONS (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

LOVINGTHELIMELIGHT raced 3 wide in the early stages before crossing to obtain a position outside the leader FULL METAL JACKET (J. Cassidy) approaching the 1200m.

KAROO (E. Wilkinson) overraced in the early stages and for some distance approaching and passing the 1200m had to be restrained from the heels of LOVINGTHETLIMELIGHT (J. McDonald).

EQUISSENTIAL (J. Lloyd) was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 400m.

Stewards sought an explanation from App J. McDonald regarding the performance of LOVINGTHELIMELIGHT. App McDonald stated that the mare travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages but when pressured from the 600 did not respond to his riding and weakened in the home straight and in his view was disappointing. Trainer P. Jenkins could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance apart from informing stewards that the mare may not have been entirely comfortable on the heavy conditions. Mr Jenkins further undertook to advise stewards of anything that may come to light in the coming days that may have had a bearing on the mare’s performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of HEAD NORTH (J. Taylor) revealed the mare to be suffering from a mild case of heat stress.


Race 2: Treasury Casino Spear Chief H'Cap - 1500m
1st – Pepperwood 2nd – Dusty Star 3rd – St Germaine 4th – Carry Me Bluey

Trainer D. Weir was fined the sum of $100.00 for failing to declare a gear change for MISS CRISSY by the required time.

Connections advised it was the intention for CARRY ME BLUEY be ridden more positive with blinkers on today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Connections advised it was the intention to ride LAKE GEORGE quiet from the wide barrier today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

Trainer R. Heathcote advised the plan was to ride RACING HEART in a position just forward of midfield today. The horse settled in a midfield position.

CARRY ME BLUEY (J. Cassidy) was hampered at the start when tightened for room between ST GERMAINE (J. McDonald) and DUSTY STAR (App J. Noonan), which shifted out.

MISS CRISSY (M. Walker) hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

CARRY ME BLUEY and ST GERMAINE bumped near the 100m.

CARRY ME BLUEY raced 3 wide throughout the event.

When asked to explain the disappointing performance of MISS CRISSY jockey M. Walker stated that the mare hung in under pressure in the home straight and did not respond to his riding and was disappointing. M. Walker added that MISS CRISSY will be better suited in races over a longer distance than today. A post race veterinary examination of MISS CRISSY revealed no significant abnormalities.

Trainer L. Birchley was asked to explain the improved performance of PEPPERWOOD today. Mr Birchley stated that PEPPERWOOD was better suited back in handicap conditions as at its 2 most recent starts it has competed in weight for age races. Mr Birchley added that PEPPERWOOD was suited to today’s heavy track.

Stewards questioned trainer M. Sues regarding the performance of TORIN today and the reason for him racing the horse at it first start in a listed race. Mr Sues advised that TORIN has worked well leading into today’s race and in his opinion the gelding has given him the indication that it would be competitive today. Mr Sues added that today’s heavy track conditions did not suit TORIN. Stewards advised Mr Sues that bearing in mind that the gelding compounded badly from the 600m today they would monitor the future nomination of TORIN and make a determination whether they grant permission for the gelding to take its place in certain races. A post race veterinary examination of TORIN revealed no significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Al Basti Equiworld BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes Group 2 - 1400m
1st – Sizzling 2nd – Academus 3rd – Dances On Stars 4th – Toydini

TOYDINI (H. Bowman) overraced in the early stages of the event.

Passing the 1200m SIZZLING (C. Munce) shifted in slightly resulting in HI SON (App T. Bell) having to be steadied. When being restrained HI SON got its head in the air and raced ungenerously for a short distance thereafter.

Near the 500m SIZZLING shifted out to improve taking MIDNIGHT FURY (C. Brown) wider on the track.

Near the 400m NOOGOORA BURR (A. Spinks) was disappointed for a run between GAY DECEIVER (P. Holmes) and SALUTER (P. Hammersley). NOOGOORA BURR then shifted to the inside of GAY DECEIVER and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of HI SON.

TOYDINI was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure over the final 300m.

TOYDINI and ACADEMUS (K. McEvoy) raced 3 wide throughout the event.

P. Holmes the rider of GAY DECEIVER was issued with a reprimand for using his whip in a forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

G. Schofield the rider of DANCES ON STARS reported that passing the 500m ACADEMUS improved to his outside and due to this he was forced to search for clear running towards the inside. G. Schofield stated that he was unable to secure clear running and was then forced to switch out behind ACADEMUS and SIZZLING near the 250m in order to obtain clear running at which stage DANCES ON STARS finished the race off well. G. Schofield added that he reported to Mr Ryan upon return to scale that it would be advantageous to bring the horse to the outside in the early part of the straight in its races in future as it appears to him it does not appreciate racing inside of other horses.


Race 4: Al Basti Equiworld Eagle Farm Cup Group 2 - 2200m
1st – Lights Of Heaven 2nd – Scenic Shot 3rd – Ginga Dude 4th – Fibrillation

Leaving the 600m GINGA DUDE (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and bumped RUNDLE (N. Rawiller) on 2 occasions.

App J. McDonald the rider of SHEZ SINSATIONAL was issued with a reprimand for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

App J. McDonald reported that SHEZ SINSATIONAL raced flat today and was disappointing when placed under pressure in the straight. App McDonald added that he was of the view that SHEZ SINSATIONAL has come to the end of its current preparation.

Race 5: Patinack Farm Dane Ripper Stakes Group 2 - 1400m
1st – Red Tracer 2nd – Forfeiture 3rd – Alltherightmoves 4th – Ametsis

WEALTH PRINCESS (M. Walker) shifted out at the start and hampered BALMONT (G. Colless) and BONNIE MAC (D. Dunn).

JUST BEEN LUCKY (J.Lloyd) had to be checked soon after the start when tightened for room between SCREEN (D. Browne), which shifted out and RED TRACER (H. Bowman), which shifted in after being bumped by DIVORCES (C. Brown).

ALLTHERIGHTMOVES (D. Oliver) and SCREEN both raced 3 wide throughout the event.

M. Walker reported that WEALTH PRINCESS was not comfortable on today’s track conditions.

A post race veterinary examination of JUST BEEN LUCKY, which compounded in the home straight revealed no significant abnormalties.

N. Rawiller the rider of UPON THIS ROCK reported the mare did not handle today’s heavy conditions. A post race veterinary examination of UPON THIS ROCK revealed no significant abnormalties.


Race 6: Sky Racing Queensland Guineas Group 2 - 1400m
1st – Pear Tart 2nd – Free Wheeling 3rd – Stradon 4th – Double Impact

Trainer B. Smith advised they will attempt to ride STATE OF WEALTH quieter today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

MORNING CAPTAIN (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

After being a little slow to begin MENTAL (K. McEvoy) was bumped by FREE WHEELING (H. Bowman).

TRUMP (App J. McDonald) had to be checked soon after the start when tightened for room between DICKO’S DREAM (T. Bell) and PEAR TART (J. Lloyd), which shifted in after being bumped by PUNCH ON (P. Hammersley).

Approaching the 1300m AMAH ROCK (J. Noonan) had to be eased when tightened for room between BOYS ON TOUR (J. Cassidy) and EASY RUNNING (D. Browne), which was taken out by DOUBLE IMPACT (E. Wilkinson).

MENTAL was held up and unable to improve from the 600m until rounding the home turn where it shifted wider on the track, resulting in PUNCH ON being taken wider.

OUR SMOKIN’ ROCK (N. Rawiller), PUNCH ON and LUCKY TYCOON (G. Cooksley) all raced 3 wide throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of BOYS ON TOUR revealed no significant abnormalities.


Race 7: Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks (Group 1) - 2400m
1st – Quintessential 2nd – Eliza Blues 3rd – Vittoria 4th – Dowager Queen

The start of this race was delayed when LOVE EXCELS became fractious in barriers. LOVE EXCELS was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

After again being loaded back into the barriers LOVE EXCELS became fractious and momentarily cast. LOVE EXCELS was subsequently withdrawn by stewards at 4.04 p.m. acting on veterinary advice. All monies invested on LOVE EXCELS were ordered to be refunded. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 4.04 p.m.:-

4 cents in the dollar for the winner - #8 (QUINESSENTIAL)
4 cents in the dollar for the place of winner - #8 (QUINTESSENTIAL)
5 cents in the dollar for the 2nd place - #14 (ELIZA BLUES)
5 cents in the dollar for the 3rd place - #10 (VITTORIA)

Trainer T. Martin will be advised that LOVE EXCELS must compete in an official barrier trial prior to racing again.

ROCKSAN (J. Lloyd) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1500m ROCKSAN (J. Lloyd) which was overracing had to be restrained from the heels of DOWAGER QUEEN (G. Schofield) and shifted out resulting in TYCOON’S HEART (App T. Bell) being forced wider.

Approaching the 1200m ROCKSAN continued to overrace and had to be checked from the heels of ANAGOLD (M. Rodd). INVEST (P. Mertens) which was following also had to be checked and shifted outside of the heels of ROCKSAN.

Near the 1000m PRETTY PINS (G. Colless) when overracing improved onto the heels of ROCK HIT (L. Nolen) and shifted out abruptly, resulting in SCORPIO QUEEN (J. Cassidy) being forced wider on the track. TYCOON’S HEART which was trailing also had to be steadied as a consequence.

Near the 400m ROCK HIT which was inclined to lay in had to be momentarily steadied from the heels of QUINTESSENTIAL (D. Browne) when that runner shifted out to improve.

N. Rawiller the rider of RED TYPHOON was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out near the 550m, resulting in ANGELUS (K. McEvoy) being crowded and becoming unbalanced between RED TYPHOON and INVEST.

RED TYPHOON was unable to secure clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

Near the 200m ROCK HIT, which was weakening, was inconvenienced by DOWAGER QUEEN, which shifted out to improve.



Stewards sought an explanation from App J. McDonald regarding the riding tactics he adopted on POSTE RESTANTE, which was ridden forward in the early stages to obtain the lead near the 1800m, which is in contrast to the filly’s established racing pattern. App McDonald explained that he had no specific instructions today and it was his intention to obtain cover but when he was caught wide racing to the outside of ANGEL OF MERCY (C. Brown) rather than restrain to the rear of the field he elected to ride forward to the lead. J. McDonald added that POSTE RESTANTE was able to steady to a slow tempo in the middle stages but did not respond to his riding from the 600m. Stewards noted his explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of ANGEL OF MERCY, which weakened badly in the home straight, revealed the filly to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer G. Ryan will be advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for ANGEL OF MERCY prior to horse racing again.

P. Mertens reported that INVEST hung out from the 1000m and proved difficult to ride.

Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to a Heavy 10 retrospective.


Race 8: Brisbane Racing Carnival QTC Cup Group 2 – 1300m
1st – Celtic Dancer 2nd – Belltone 3rd – Joint Chiefs 4th – Funtantes

MYSTICAL GREY (D. Browne) raced extremely wide throughout the event.

T. Bell the rider of CELTIC DANCER was fined the sum of $200.00 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. In assessing penalty stewards noted it was his first offence.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
2 JUNE 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. P. Holmes – Jockey – Whip use prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(i)
Race 4. J. McDonald – App Jockey – Whip use prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. N. Rawiller – Jockey – Careless riding - Severe reprimand – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 2. D. Weir – Trainer – Failed to declare gear change - $100.00 – AR140(b)
Race 8. T. Bell – Jockey – Celebratory gesture - $200.00 – AR137(c)

Absent jockeys
M. Cahill – Injured – Medical Cert.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 7. Love Excels – Fractious – Barrier trial – AR8(t)
Race 7. Angel of Mercy – Lame off fore leg – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Change of Riding Tactics
Race 2. Carry Me Bluey – Intention to ride more positive with blinkers on today.
Race 2. Lake George – Intention to ride quiet from the wide barrier today.
Race 2. Racing Heart – Plan to ride horse in a position just forward of midfield.
Race 6. State Of Wealth – Intention to ride quieter today.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Racing Heart – M. Rodd
Race 4. Rundle – N. Rawiller
Race 5. Alltherightmoves – D. Oliver
Race 6. Extraceed – D. Dunn
Race 6. Our Smokin’ Rock – N. Rawiller
Race 6. Dicko’s Dream – T. Bell
Race 7. Pretty Pins – G. Colless
Race 8. Prost – J.Taylor
Race 8. Joint Chiefs – M. Hellyer

Late scratchings
Race 7. Love Excels @ 4.04 p.m.