RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 1M
PENETROMETER – 4.7


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – W. Birch
Stewards – D. Aurisch, J. Hackett, I. Brown, D. Winter, R. McCrae
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - S. Kelly
Judge – R. Morley, A. Redding, M. Mahwhinney
Veterinarian – M Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, M. Johnstone
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Elhers, P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

Apprentice J. Letherby was issued with a reprimand for failing to provide a letter of authority from his master.

Race 1: Mt St Michael’s College Open H'cap - 2106m
1st – Racing Heart 2nd – Topping 3rd – Warrior Within 4th – Saint Encosta

TOPPING (C. Munce) jumped away awkwardly.

CONTRACT CATERER (G. Cooksley) overraced in the middle stages.

DEACON (M. Vance) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

BUFFETT (P. Hammersley) hung out rounding the home turn and continued to do so when placed under pressure in the home straight.

A post race veterinary examination of DEACON revealed the gelding to have broken down in the off fore tendon. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for DEACON prior to its next race start.


Race 2: Sunstate Customs & Cargo Open H'cap - 1500m
1st – Grey Assignment 2nd – Hidden Kisses 3rd – Satch 4th – Skating On Ice

DANAGAZE (L. Cassidy) overraced in the early stages and near the 1000m shifted out to avoid the heels of HIDDEN KISSES (R. Wiggins).

Near the 500m, GREY ASSIGNMENT (C. Munce) shifted out around the heels of SATCH (T. Harrison) to obtain clear running and bumped HIDDEN KISSES.

FROZONE (G. Colless) hung in in the home straight and proved difficult to ride, and when afforded clear running to the outside of the heels of DANAGAZE near the 200m, continued to hang in, which resulted in G. Colless being unable to ride FROZONE out in his normal manner.

SKATING ON ICE (M. Cahill) raced 3 wide throughout.


Race 3: Mt St Michael’s Colleage QTIS 3yo H'cap - 1400m
1st – Platinum State 2nd – Mishani Stealth 3rd – Trakstar 4th – Crocodile Dancer

Connections advised that CONGO would be ridden in a midfield position with cover today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

FUSIL DE EVE (D. Browne), MISHANI LADYHAWKE (L. Cassidy) and TRAKSTAR (R. McMahon) were slow to begin.

ACCIDENTAL (J. Lloyd) and AIN’T SHE SWEET (L. Cheshire) made contact at the start.

LITA (R. Myers) raced fiercely in the early stages.

Near the 1100m, FUSIL DE EVE contacted the running rail and lost ground when tightened for room by CONGO (G. Colless), which was taken in by MISHANI LADYHAWKE, which when overracing was also taken in by TRAKSTAR. When assessing this incident, stewards were of the view that the racing manners of MISHANI LADYHAWKE contributed to the incident, however R. McMahon, rider of TRAKSTAR, was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to ensure he provides his fellow riders with sufficient racing room in similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 300m, LITA shifted out and bumped MISHANI STEALTH (B. Stewart).

MISHANI STEALTH hung in when placed under pressure over the final 200m.

ACCIDENTAL, TRAKSTAR, MISHANI LADYHAWKE and ANTARCTIC DREAM (T. Bell) raced wide throughout.

Stewards sought an explanation from L. Cassidy regarding the performance of MISHANI LADYHAWKE. Jockey L. Cassidy stated that after being slow to begin, the filly overraced in the early and middle stages and this had an effect on its ability to finish the race off. He attributed the filly’s racing manners to the significant step up in distance today.


Race 4: Retailquip Open H'cap - 1000m
1st – Shafeeq 2nd – Latin News 3rd – Carry To Fortune 4th - Spurtastic

LATIN NEWS (J. Lloyd) was slow to begin.

Near the 250m, HAIZUM (P. Hammersley) shifted out when placed under pressure and brushed THE JACKAL (G. Colless).

Jockey P. Hammersley was asked to explain the performance of HAIZUM. He stated that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure in the early part of the straight and did not sprint as he expected from that point. Jockey Hammersley added that whilst the gelding’s best performances have been on rain affected surfaces, he was nevertheless disappointed with the effort of HAIZUM. Trainer T. Sears informed stewards that HAIZUM has suffered from a condition of tying up on occasions during its career and it was his intention to have blood tests carried out on the horse to determine if this would explain the horse’s performance today. Mr Sears undertook to advise stewards of the results of blood tests in the coming days. A post race veterinary examination of HAIZUM failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 5: Radford Electrical NMW H'cap - 1000m
1st – Pure Purrfecton 2nd – Coup Rayvan 3rd – Dr Barnard 4th – Savage

Connections advised that PURE PURRFECTION would be ridden just off the speed. The horse was ridden accordingly.

As G. Colless was to be overweight, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of ZEKEZA.

PURE PURRFECTION (C. Munce) and COUP RAYVAN (T. Harrison) made contact at the start.

CRYON (M. Hellyer) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

COUP RAYVAN (T. Harrison) had difficulty securing clear running n the home straight and near the 250m had to alter course to the outside of the heels of JAVELENTIA (J. Lloyd) in order to improve.

Apprentice K. Matheson, rider of ONE OUTED, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out near the 250m, resulting in DR BARNARD (M. Vance) having to be momentarily steadied.

Apprentice Matheson (ONE OUTED) was again reprimanded for shifting out inside the 100m, inconveniencing ALL THAT (R. Myers)

ONE OUTED (K. Matheson) and ALL THAT (R. Myers) raced wide throughout.

ALL THAT lost its near fore plate in running.




Race 6: Mt St Michael’s College NMW H'cap - 1600m
1st – Billum 2nd – Damn Good Idea 3rd – White Phosphorus 4th - Dienekes

DIENEKES (K. Matheson) and QUEEN COMMANDER (P. Hammersley) came together at the start.

In the early part of the home straight, BILLUM (J. Lloyd) had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Approaching the 300m, CARLSON’S FELT (L. Cassidy) shifted in slightly and made contact with MODERN AL (T. Harrison), which when weakening became unbalanced and shifted in abruptly, making contact with LIGHTNING VAULT (T. Bell), which resulted in LIGHTNING VAULT also becoming unbalanced and shifting in across the heels of ISHI CLASSIC (J. Byrne).

MODERN AL (T. Harrison), CARLSON’S FELT (L. Cassidy) and HUSH POWER (C. Munce) raced wide for the majority of the race.

Jockey G. Colless, rider of CASSE SQARETTE, which performed poorly, informed stewards that the gelding travelled well and enjoyed a good passage just behind the leaders, and whilst he was forced to expose the horse earlier than he would have liked, CASSE SQARETTE only accelerated for a short distance in the straight before compounding badly. Trainer R. Hilton explained that the gelding may have felt the effects of a hard run at its most recent start, and indicated that gelding will now be sent for an immediate spell.

When asked to explain the performance of ERINSEA, jockey N. Perrett stated that from the wide barrier he was forced to race 4 wide until near the 600m, at which stage he shifted back to the rail, however ERINSEA was unable to finish the race off. He added that he was not comfortable with the mare’s action in the early and middle stages. Trainer B. Dodson advised that ERINSEA will now be sent for an immediate spell, also adding that he observed that the saddle had shifted back when ERINSEA returned to scale.

A post race veterinary examination of FLEET RIANE revealed the mare to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Stable representative for trainer B. Smith was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance, the results of an ECG examination and that FLEET RIANE must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.


Race 7: M St Michael’s College Class 6 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Jet Style 2nd – Koranovsky 3rd – Catashee 4th – Santo de Lago

Near the 1200m, CHANDRA (D. Browne) had to be steadied when tightened for room between INTERVIEW (M. Cahill) and HOROSCOPES (M. Hellyer), which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.

Passing the 1100m, EMOTICON (J. Byrne) had to be eased when tightened for room by CATASHEE (T. Harrison), which shifted in when not quite clear. T. Harrison, rider of CATASHEE, was advised to take greater are when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 500m, CATASHEE was taken out slightly by KORANOVSKY (M. Vance) and made contact with EMOTICON (J. Byrne).

From the 350m to the 250m, JET STYLE (R. Hurdle) was held up when awkwardly placed at the heels of KORANOVSKY.

Approaching the 200m, JET STYLE secured clear running to the inside of KORANOVSKY when that runner shifted out slightly under pressure. A short distance later, KORANOVSKY shifted in slightly, which resulted in JET STYLE being tightened onto the running rail.

BEEN BROKE BEFORE (B. Stewart) raced wide throughout.


Race 8: Mt St Michael’s College Benchmark 80 H'cap - 1200m
1st – Flying Jet 2nd – Solebid 3rd – Triskele 4th –Schrapnel

BLUE JUPITER was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 2.47 pm after the gelding was found to have an elevated temperature.

ZED MAN (G. Killen) was slow to begin.

FLYING JET (L. Cassdy) shifted out at the start and made contact with HYDE PARK (B. Richardson).

After passing the 600m, FLYING JET shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of TRISKELE (M. Cahill). As a result, TRISKELE got turned inwards, which resulted in FLYING JET having to be eased when tightened for room between TRISKELE and SOLEBID (M. Hellyer), which also shifted out slightly.

In the early stages of the home straight, HYDE PARK had difficulty obtaining clear running, and after passing the 200m was obliged to alter course to the inside the heels of BY CHOICE (R. McMahon) in order to improve.

CHORAL (T. Harrison) raced 3 wide throughout.

An explanation was sought from rider J. Lloyd regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of GOLDEN CASH. J. Lloyd stated that whilst the early speed was genuine, the horse travelled well in the middle stages and he was confident that it would accelerate when given the opportunity in the straight, however when GOLDEN CASH secured clear running just inside the 300m and was tested, the horse was immediately under pressure and its head carriage was unusually high over the concluding stages when tiring. A post race veterinary examination of GOLD CASH failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer M. Dunn will be interviewed regarding the horse’s performance in the coming days.

C. Munce, rider of FAVELA STAR, which compounded over the concluding stages, reported that the horse travelled quite comfortably until a point near the 600m, at which stage it was immediately under pressure, and after accelerating for a short distance in the home straight, compounded quite badly and proved disappointing. Trainer L. Birchley will be interviewed regarding the horse’s performance in the coming days.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Jason Letherby – A/jockey – No letter of authority – LR61(1)
Race 3. Rick McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – Severe reprimand – AR137(a)
Race 5. Kirk Matheson – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Kirk Matheson – A/jockey – C/rding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5. Glen Colless – Jockey – O/weight – $200 - AR120(b)

Race day illness/injuries
R. Wiggins – Illness – Cert. Required

Absent jockeys
D. Gill – Injured – Cert. required

Adjourned inquiries
Race 8. Re poor performance of Golden Cash
Re poor performance of Favela Star

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Golden Trinkets, Arado, Mishani Ladyhawke, Skating On Ice, Carlson’s Felt, Santo de Lago, Koranovsky, Golden Cash, Solebid

Horses swabbed post-race
All Winners, Topping, Hidden Kisses, Mishani Stealth, Damn Good Idea, Koranovsky, Solebid

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Deacon – Broke down off fore tendon – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Fleet Riane – Trial, ECG, Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 8. Blue Jupiter – Elevated temperate – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Unique Fuse – G. Cooksley
Zekeza – J. Taylor

Late scratchings
Race 8. Blue Jupiter – 2.47 pm