RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 10M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – A. Reardon, J. Williamson, R. McCrae
Betting Steward – R. See
Clerk of Scales - C. Albrecht
Judge – I. Shultz, M. Mahwhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – P. Reid
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor –D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

From SCTC, 9.9.12 – Race 7

Trainer R. Lipp advised that TEIFI VALLEY had pulled up well following the event. He was of the view that the gelding was required to work in the early stages to obtain a position and combined with the fact that it was having its first start over 1400m may explain why the gelding failed to finish the race off as expected.

From Doomben, 5.9.12 – Race 1

Trainer R. Heathcote subsequently advised stewards that following further veterinary examinations of SASSY MISS revealed the filly to have had a recurring injury to its off side knee and will be sent for an immediate spell.

From Doomben, 8.9.12 – Race 2

Trainer J. Hanna advised stewards that following the disappointing performance of AROUND THE WORLD blood samples were taken which failed to identify any significant issues and he therefore has decided to continue with its preparation as well as looking to step the horse down in grade in upcoming starts.


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Race 1: XXXX Gold Maiden Plate – 2225m
1st – Ruthless Babe 2nd – Only One Annie 3rd – Knights 4th - Newstart

AL JAAMIH (R. Hurdle) shifted out at the start and made contact with BEER WITH FRIENDS (L. Cheshire).

NEWSTART (D. Green) jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching and passing the 600m, DIAVEL (M. Cahill) shifted out around the heels of ONLY ONE ANNIE (J. Taylor) in order to improve and bumped AL JAAMIH on a number of occasions.

Near the 450m, NEWSTART had to be steadied from the heels of BEER WITH FRIENDS when that runner commenced to weaken.

R. Mason, rider of KNIGHTS, was fined $100 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

Stewards sought an explanation from rider D. Green and trainer Mr L. Van Der Sluys regarding the riding tactics adopted on NEWSTART, which settled at the rear of the field which was in contrast to its most recent racing pattern. D. Green stated that he was instructed to ride the horse in a handy position with cover if possible however NEWSTART was fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly and rather than ride aggressively and be caught wide in the early stages he elected to restrain to the rear of the field and gain a position closer to the rail. Trainer L. Van Der Sluys confirmed the instructions and, in the circumstances, the explanation given by both parties was accepted.


Race 2: Bundaberg Distilling Co Benchmark 85 H'cap - 1000m
1st – General Secretary 2nd – Pointe Dancer 3rd – Olympia’s Flame 4th – Devil’s Melody

M. Cahill was dislodged from GENERAL SECRETARY during the preliminary. GENERAL SECRETARY was then examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and cleared to race.

NICKIERA (J. Byrne) hung out in the early and middle stages.

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Lloyd, rider of NEWBORN, as to his reason for electing to improve his position from the rear of the field at the 600m around NICKIERA. He stated that from the wide barrier he elected to restrain in the early stages and when the pace steadied approaching the 600m he was of the opinion that the race would develop into a sprint home and felt it would be more advantageous to be closer to the leaders. J. Lloyd added that over the final 100m NEWBORN did not feel comfortable in its action. A post race veterinary examination of NEWBORN failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Trainer B. Baker was questioned regarding the improved performance of GENERAL SECRETARY today. Mr Baker stated that GENERAL SECRETARY had suffered from feet problems throughout its career, which resulted in the mare having to have an 8-month spell from racing prior to its most recent start. Mr Baker added that he was satisfied with the mare’s first up effort from a spell and indicated that the fitness of GENERAL SECRETARY had improved since that performance.


Race 3: Drumbeats @ Lyndhurst Maiden H'cap - 1200m
1st – Skating Away 2nd – Diamond Life 3rd – Relentless Heart 4th – Chooe Greatness

SHOW COAST was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the race and was found to have a minor laceration to the inside of the near-side nostril. SHOW COAST was cleared to race.

BELLE DE TROY (R. Hancock) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m, SHARMA (E. Wilkinson) shifted in and brushed SIRRUSH (R. Wiggins).

SHOW COAST (A. Allen) commenced to overrace from the 1000m and raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

SHARMA and SKATING AWAY (T. Bell) also raced wide throughout.

EMPRESS EUGENIE (T. Harrison) hung out from the 600m and proved difficult to ride from that point. Trainer J. Holcombe was advised that a warning would be placed on EMPRESS EUGENIE regarding its racing manners.

Near the 400m, TALLAI GOLD (D. Griffin) attempted to take a narrow run between SHARMA and SIRRUSH (R. Wiggins). A short distance later, TALLAI GOLD had to be checked when SIRRUSH shifted out around the heels of SHOW COAST (A. Allen) to improve. TALLAI GOLD then made heavy contact with SHARMA, taking that runner out on to the hind quarters of CHOOSE GREATNESS (J. Taylor). D. Griffin reported that after meeting with this interference the filly was immediately under pressure and did not finish the race off and, in his view, this incident was a major contributing factor to this incident. Stewards advised R. Wiggins rider of SIRRUSH, to exercise more care when shifting out to improve in future. D. Griffin, rider of TALLAI GOLD, reported that following this interference the filly was immediately under pressure. D. Griffin added the interference had a major bearing on the capacity of TALLAI GOLD to finish the race off.

A post race veterinary examination of CONSTANTLY revealed a laceration to both hind pasterns.

R. Wiggins, rider of SIRRUSH, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

The veterinary surgeon also reported that SHOW COAST had suffered a laceration to the near hind leg.





Race 4: GOA Get Noticed! QTIS 3-Year Old Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st –Exogram 2nd – General Exhibit 3rd – Hold Me Tight 4th – Sole Illusion

ROCKING EMPIRE (T. Harrison) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with ESPRIT DE CORPS (D. Browne). ESPRIT DE CORPS then shifted out abruptly and made heavy contact with HEZA JETSETTER (J. Byrne).

GENERAL EXHIBIT (D. Griffin) was hampered at the start when HOLD ME TIGHT (C. Munce) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in.

WONDERFUL JESTER (M. Cahill) blundered at the start and lost ground.

Passing the 1000m, SOLE ILLUSION (R. McMahon) had to be steadied from the heels of CASINO GARDENS (J. Lloyd) and shifted out, resulting in SOUTHERN OBSESSION (K. Pope) being taken wider on the track. Following this, SOUTHERN OBSESSION commenced to hang out and near the 900m lost ground, which resulted in HEZA JETSETTER, which was overracing, having to be checked to avoid that runner’s heels. When being checked, HEZA JETSETTER shifted out and forced WONDERFUL JESTER wider on the track.

SOUTHERN OBSESSION continued to hang out and near the 600m shifted out and inconvenienced WONDERFUL JESTER (M. Cahill), which resulted in WONDERFUL JESTER having to alter course and improve to that runner’s inside. Trainer M. Mair was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of SOUTHERN OBSESSION. Mr Mair informed stewards that the gelding returned to the enclosure with its tongue over the bit. A post race veterinary examination of WONDERFUL JESTER failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

HOLD ME TIGHT (C. Munce) cast its near fore plate in running.


Race 5: Padua College F&M Class 3 Plate - 1300m
1st – Cuddlesome 2nd – Withdru 3rd – Tiyatro 4th – Victoria Nile

ISHI CLASSIC (D. Griffin) knuckled at the start.

ISHI CLASSIC, TIYATRO (B. Richardson) and LITA (J. Lloyd) overraced in the early stages.

I’M BUSY (K. Wharton) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

RUBY’S EPIC (G. Colless) was unable to gain clear running in the early part of the home straight and near the 200m was obliged to alter course to the inside of the heels of ELLE MAJESTY (A. Allen) when that runner was taken out by WITHDRU (T. Harrison). T. Harrison, rider of WITHDRU, was issued with a reprimand and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

LITA had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until after passing the 200m.

D. Griffin, rider of ISHI CLASSIC, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 150m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of LITA (J. Lloyd), which had to be checked to avoid the heels of ISHI CLASSIC. D. Griffin was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 21 September, and to expire at 21 September and to expire at midnight, 1 October 2012.

HILL AND GRACE (M. Cahill), TIYATRO (B. Richardson) and LITA raced wide throughout.






Race 6: Abassador Travel CG&E Class 3 Plate – 1300m
1st – Balkuin 2nd – Beseech 3rd – Chubby Chipmunk 4th – Karl The Great

Upon arrival at the barriers, DEFENCEMAN was examined by the veterinary surgeon and found to have a mucus discharge from both nostrils. DEFENCEMAN was declared a late scratching at 3.46 pm on veterinary advice, with the following deductions applicable.

20 cents in the dollar for the win of Balkuin
12 cents in the dollar for place of winner Balkuin
19 cents in the dollar for 2nd place Beseech
24 cents in the dollar for 3rd place Chubby Chipmunk

DESERT PLAYBOY (L. Cassidy) raced wide throughout.

J. Stanley reported at scale that it was his intention to settle BESEECH outside the leader, however after being slow to begin he eventually obtained a midfield position with cover.

Near the 700m, BESEECH improved onto the heels of Manicero (R. Wiggins) and had to be steadied.


Race 7: Ticketek Class 4 H'cap - 1800m
1st – Transporter 2nd – Index Page 3rd – That’s Karma 4th – Higher Order

On return to scale a protest was lodged by T. Bell, rider of the 2nd placegetter, INDEX PAGE, against TRANSPORTER being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final stages. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol videos, stewards were of the view that TRANSPORTER did shift in under pressure over the final 50m towards INDEX PAGE to the extent where contact was made to that runner on the finish line and after the passing the winning post. As stewards were of the view that this interference occurred passing the finish line, the protest was dismissed correct weight semaphored on the Judge’s placings.

BROTHER LOVE (C. Munce) was slow to begin.

TRIUMPHANT ONE (M. Hellyer) and BROTHER LOVE raced wide throughout.

After passing the winning post, INDEX PAGE, when contacted by TRANSPORTER, became very unbalanced. M. Cahill, rider of TRANSPORTER, was issued with a severe reprimand and reminded of his obligations to at all times attempt protect the safety of his fellow riders.


Race 8: Mt St Michaels College Class 3 H'cap - 1500m
1st – Billy Auccash 2nd – Mishani Warrior 3rd – Rockabillybabe 4th – Montreux

Apprentice K. Matheson was fined $300 for failing to claim his full allowance on VOCIFEROUS and NEW RANGER (Race 7).

DELMONICO (D. Tanti) was slow to begin.

SO DOMINANT (E. Wilkinson) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with SAN JOSE (A. Allen).

C. Munce reported that BLAISINGJAD hung out from the 800m and proved difficult to ride in the home straight. He added that this may have been the result of having to settle further back in the field from its wider barrier. Trainer R. Balcombe was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding. A post race veterinary examination of BLAISINGJAD failed to reveal any abnormalities.

S. Galloway rider of MONTREUX JAZZ, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of VOCIFEROUS (K. Matheson),which resulted in VOCIFEROUS, which was overracing, having to be restrained to avoid the heels of MONTREUX JAZZ. S. Galloway was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 19 September and to expire at midnight, 29 September 2012.

MISHANI WARRIOR (R. McMahon) shifted out under pressure over the final 300m.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 3. Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*
Race 5. Tegan Harrison – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 7. Michael Cahill – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 1. Rachel Mason – Jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to the 100m – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*
Race 7/8. Kirk Matheson – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowances – $300 - AR92(1)*

Suspensions
Race 5. Daniel Griffin – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 21.9.12 to m/n 1.10.12- AR137(a)*
Race 7. Scott Galloway – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs – M/n 19.9.12 to 29.9.12 - AR137(a)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Only One Annie, Pointe Dancer, Diamond Life, General Exhibit, Beseech, Index Page, Mishani Warrior

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Empress Eugenie – Hung out – Warning
Race 4. Southern Obsession – Hung out - Warning
Race 8. Blaisingjad – Racing manners - Warning


Protest
Race 7. 2nd (Index) v 1st (Transporter) – Interference over final stages – Dismissed.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3. Show Coast – A. Allen
Race 5. Miss Margan – R. Hurdle
Race 8. So Dominant – E. Wilkinson

Late scratchings

Race 6. Defenceman – 3.46 pm