RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 22 AUGUST 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 9M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Torpey
Stewards – A. Reardon, P. Gillard, I. Brown, R. McCrae
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – R. Morley, A. Redding, I. Shultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – R. See
Starter – M. Henderson. P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: CNW Electrical Stakes Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st – Tale Of Harmony 2nd – Sinusoidal 3rd – Rabana 4th - Knights

RUNDLE HEIGHTS (D. Robinson) and KNIGHTS (R. Mason) were both slow to begin.

BELLADONNA DELAGO (M. Gray) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event and the mare then had a tendency to hang out until approaching the 400m. A warning was issued to the connections of BELLADONNA DELAGO regarding the racing characteristics of the mare.


Race 2: Samios Plumbing Classic Maiden H'cap - 1300m
1st – Accidental 2nd – Gibberer 3rd – Annie’s Bridge 4th - Svetski

Connections advised that ACCIDENTAL would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

SVETSKI (G. Colless) ANNIE’S BRIDGE (A. Spinks) and MOCKBA (L. Rolls) were all slow to begin.

When being eased in the lead near the 1000m, PERANTO (J. Byrne) blundered.

GIBBERER (M. Cahill) and ACCIDENTAL (L. Cassidy) came together and bumped on a couple of occasions near the 600m.

RIP RIP WOODCHIP (A. Allen) hung out rounding the home turn. Trainer G. Cornish was advised that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to it racing again.

Stewards questioned jockey M. Cahill, rider of GIBBERER, regarding ACCIDENTAL being able to obtain a run to the inside of his mount rounding the home turn. M. Cahill explained that he was concerned with RIP RIP WOODCHIP, which he was trailing, leading up to that point as it had a tendency to shift ground both inwards and outwards, and approaching the home turn it was the intention to move to the outside of RIP RIP WOODCHIP, however when that horse shifted wider, he elected to take a run to the inside but had to ease when RIP RIP WOODCHIP shifted back in, enabling ACCIDENTAL to improve forward of him and obtain a run to his inside. Stewards noted the explanation. Jockey Cahill further advised stewards he was disappointed with the finishing effort of GIBBERER in the straight.

Stewards today questioned L. Cassidy regarding the performance of ACCIDENTAL as compared to its unplaced run at the Gold Coast on 2 August. Jockey Cassidy explained at the Gold Coast after beginning well, the horse settled just behind the leaders in a one-wide position and the horse had a tendency to lay out throughout running. He further explained it was the intention today to lead on ACCIDENTAL in view of the way the horse began at the Gold Coast, however today after beginning well it was crossed by other runners and settled in a trailing position behind the leaders. L. Cassidy also stated that ACCIDENTAL again had a tendency to lay out and as a result made contact on a number of occasions with GIBBERER during the running of the event. Stewards adjourned the matter to a later date to interview trainer K. Schweida, who was not present at Eagle Farm today.


Race 3: The Proud Aussie Class 5 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Daneodin 2nd – Bribie 3rd – Funny Falve 4th - My Bellydancer

The start of this race was delayed as a result of FUNNY FALVE (C. Munce) and DANEODIN (T. Bell) having to be resaddled at the barriers.

BRIBIE (R. Myers) shifted out under pressure over the final 250m. Trainer R. Heathcote will be advised that a warning would be placed on BRIBIE.

MY BELLYDANCER (M. Hellyer) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until approaching the 200m.

DANEODIN raced wide for the majority of the race.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SIGNPOST, M. Palmer stated that the horse was under pressure from the 500m and was most disappointing, and he could offer no tangible explanation for the performance of the gelding today. Trainer H. Wilson confirmed his disappointment with the gelding’s performance, however could not offer any tangible explanation. Stewards will contact Mr Wilson in the coming days to ascertain the post race recovery of SIGNPOST.

Stewards questioned trainer R. Wilson’s representative regarding the improved performance of the winner, DANEODIN. Ms D. O’Sullivan stated that whilst today’s win had been a surprise to connections, the only explanation she could offer was that in the gelding’s runs leading up to today’s race, DANODIN has had a tendency to overrace and as a result not finishing off its races, however with the fast pace in today’s race it had been able to settle and race more comfortably even though DANODIN was caught wide and as such was able to finish the race off. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 4: Key Supplier Shield Maiden H'cap - 1000m
1st – Old Lofty 2nd – Schiavone 3rd – Gleesonator 4th - Leurocity

Trainer Ms C. O’Neil was fined $100 for the late gear change on OLD LOFTY, which related to the plating of the horse.

WHANGAREI was declared a late scratching at 1.02 pm on veterinary advice after the filly sustained injuries when fractious in the tie-up stalls.

Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that LEUROCITY would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. After beginning awkwardly the horse settled well back in the field.

Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on SUNATUM regarding its pre-race behaviour after being fractious in the enclosure prior to moving on to the track.

LEUROCITY (P. Hammersley), which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly, and a short distance later was crowded for room between SCHIAVONE (A. Spinks), which was taken out by GLEESONATOR (J. Byrne), and MISS HELTER (L. Rolls), which shifted in.

RUBY QUALO (B. Richardson) began awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy contact with GOLDEN VEIL (T. Bell).

Near the 400m, GOLDEN VEIL had to be steadied when awkwardly placed between GLEESONATO, which had a tendency to lay out, and RUBY QUALO, which was hanging in.

RUBY QUALO hung in badly in the straight, which resulted in its rider being unable to fully test the mare.

RUBY QUALO raced wide throughout.

PROSODY (M. Cahill) was uncompetitive and finished a considerable distance from the winner. Trainer J. Thompson’s representative was advised that PROSODY would be ineligible to start at metropolitan meetings until stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner. A post race veterinary examination of PROSODY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Young Tradies Dash Benchmakr 75 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Pointe Dancer 2nd – Devils Melody 3rd – Cyclone Brad 4th – Huckleberry Dane

J. Byrne was fined $100 for being dually engaged on CYCLONE BRAD and MERRYANNA. M. Bennett was substituted as the rider of CYCLONE BRAD.

DEVILS MELODY (C. Munce) began awkwardly.

CYCLONE BRAD (M. Bennett) and FUSETTE (G. Colless) were slow to begin.

AMBER ALE (S. Bogenhuber) overraced in the middle stages and near the 600m had to be steadied when it improved to the inside of C’EST LORRAINE (R. Hurdle), which shifted in. As a result, FUSETTE, which was racing inside AMBER ALE, was checked.

TRISKELE (R.Myers) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

HUCKLEBERRY DANE (A. Allen) and ANCHOR BOLT (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

A. Allen, rider of HUCKLEBERRY DANE, dropped his whip leaving the 400m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FUSETTE, G. Colless was of the view that the mare did not appreciate the firm track surface. Trainer N. McCall agreed with the assessment of jockey Colless that the mare is better suited on rain affected tracks, and further advised stewards that it would be the intention to give FUSETTE a freshen up. A post race veterinary examination of FUSETTE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

BIG TONY suffered a bleeding attack in the race. As this was the second occasion on which BIG TONY has bleed, the horse will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.


Race 6: Ausbuy Challenge Class 3 H'cap - 1300m
1st – Balkuin 2nd – Sheez Keen 3rd – Royal Shout 4th – San Jose

Connections advised that ROYAL SHOUT would be ridden in a more forward position if circumstances permit. The horse subsequently settled in a midfield position on the rail.

DELMONICO (L. Cassidy) was slow to begin.

SHEEZ KEEN (T. Bell) was tightened for room on jumping away between KID TYCOON (M. Hellyer) and BALKUIN (A. Allen), which shifted out after beginning awkwardly.

Near the 1100m, KID TYCOON was tightened for room and had to be steadied when racing to the inside of BUSTOPHER JONES (A.Erhart), which shifted in and away from PERFECT (G. Colless).

Approaching the 200m, BALKUIN commenced to shift out under pressure and as a result he came into close proximity with ROYAL SHOUT (C. Munce), which resulted in both A.Allen, rider of BALKUIN, and C. Munce, rider of ROYAL SHOUT, being unable to fully test their horses until near the 100m.

Nearing the 200m, DELMONICO was disappointed for a run between BUSTOPHER JONES and PERFECT PUZZLE (G. Colless) and as a result had to alter course.

L. Cassidy reported that DELMONICO had a tendency to hang out throughout the race.

M. Speers, rider of SAN JOSE, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

C. Munce, rider of ROYAL SHOUT, was was fined $200 for using his whip on 7 occasions and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

LITTLE WHITE HORSE and WILLHAVEHUNDRED (R. Hurdle) raced wide throughout.


Race 7: CNW & Samios Partnership Cup Class 3 H'cap - 1500m
1st – Triple Elite 2nd – Tenacious Jack 3rd – Billy Aucash 4th – That’s Karma

As Jockey G. Colless was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of ROYAL ROCKET. G. Colless was fined $200.

On return to scale, a protest was lodged by R. McMahon, rider of the 3rd placegetter, BILL AUCASH, against TENACIOUS JACK (T. Bell) being declared the 2nd placegetter, alleging interference near the 200m. After taking evidence from the riders concerned and representatives on behalf of both horses and viewing the patrol video, stewards were of the view that R. McMahon, rider of BILL AUCASH, had attempted to take a run between BILT LEICA (A. Allen) and TENACIOUS JACK, however was able to continue riding his horse to the finish of the race. Stewards were of the view that the margin between the horses was not greater than the inconvenience suffered by BILL AUCASH and therefore dismissed the protest and gave correct weight on the Judge’s semaphored numbers.

Near the 1200m, COUNT OUR FINGERS (R.Myers) shifted in and bumped GOTCHA (R. Hurdle), which in turn shifted in, making further contact with TENACIOUS JACK.

ROYAL ROCKET (A. Spinks) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight and near the 250m altered course to the inside of LIGHTNING VAULT (M. Vance) in an endeavour to obtain clear running, however was unable to obtain clear running between GO GOHNNIE GO (J. Taylor) and LIGHTNING VAULT and near the 100m again shifted wider on the track.

BILL AUCASH was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

LIGHTNING VAULT raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned jockey T. Bell and stable representative L. Pannell for trainer K. Schweida, regarding the TENACIOUS JACK being in a more forward position today. T. Bell explained that it was the intention to ride the horse in a midfield position, however was concerned about being caught wide and as such allowed the horse to stride forward, resulting in TENACIOUS JACK obtaining a more forward position. L. Pannel confirmed it would be the intention wherever possible to ride TENACIOUS JACK in a midfield position. Stewards noted the explanations.


BILT LEICA lost its near fore plate in running.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. Mitchell Speers – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(1)(5)(a)(ii)

Fines
Race 5. Jim Byrne – Jockey – Dual engagement - $100 – AR85B*
Race 4. Cherie O’Neil – Trainer – Late gear change - $100 –
Chris Munce – Use whip 7 times prior to 100m and consec. strides - $200 – AR137A(1)(5)(a)(ii), AR137A(1)(5)(a)(i)
Race 7. Glen Colless – Jockey – Overweight - $200 - AR120(b)

Adjourned inquiries
Race 2. Re improved performance of Accidental – Trainer K. Schweida.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Knights, Rabanal, Frenchy Chimes, Lightning Vault, Carved In Stone, Balkuin

Horses swabbed post-race
Sinisoidal, Tle Of Harmont, Accidental, Gibberer, Daneodin, Bribie, Old Lofty, Pointe Dancer, Balkuin, Triple Elite, Tenacious Jack

Bleeders
Race 5. Big Tony – 2nd bleed – Lifetime bar from racing – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Belladonna Delago – Racing manners - Warning
Race 2. Rip Rip Woodchip – Hung out home turn – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 4. Sunatum – Fractious in enclosure – Warning
Race 3. Bribie – Warning – Shifted out under pressure over final 500m – Warning
Race 4. Prosody – Poor performance – Bar metropolitan mtgs until form improvement – AR8(t)

Protest
Race 7. 3rd (Billy Aucash) v. 2nd (Tenacious Jack) – Interference in straight - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 5. Cyclone Brad – M. Bennett
Race 6. Delmnico – L. Cassidy
Race 7. Kasafuego – L. Rolls
Royal Rocket – A. Spinks
Late scratchings
Race 4. Whangarei – 1.02 pm