RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2013

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 4
RAIL – OUT 10M (1000m-400m), 8M (Remainder) PENETROMETER – 4.5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – A. Reardon, I. Brown, R. McCrae
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales – J. Williamson
Judge – I. Schultz, A. Redding, M. Mawhinney
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Sunshine Coast 17.3.13:

Race 6: Trainer B. Currie reported that in light of the disappointing performance, SONG OF THE BELL will now be sent for a spell.

Race 7: Trainer T. Gollan reported that in light of the disappointing performance, COUNTY COMMAND will now be sent for a spell.

Race 7: Trainer T. Cotsiopoulos reported to stewards that following the poor performance of ANNIE’S BRIDGE on the above date, the mare was inspected by her vet and blood samples were taken, the results of which indicated a bacterial infection which in the vet’s opinion would explain the performance. Following this advice, stewards ordered that Ms Cotsiopoulos must provide to stewards a veterinary clearance prior to the horse’s next start and also advised Ms Cotsiopoulos that she would not be required to barrier trial ANNIE’S BRIDGE in light of this further evidence.

From Eagle Farm 16.3.13 – Race 8: Trainer T. White was reprimanded under the provisions of AR. 117(3) for removing MISSAMORK from the track prior to the prescribed time.



GENERAL

As L. Morrison was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: NATIONAL TRANSPORT INSURANCE MAIDEN H’CAP - 2225m

Correct weight was delayed to afford M. Cahill, the rider of 2nd placegetter HOT BICKIES, the opportunity of viewing the stewards’ patrol footage near the 800m to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner RUNDLE HEIGHTS (D. Browne). After viewing the film jockey Cahill indicated that he did not wish to proceed with an objection and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.

KING OF FLORENCE (J. Byrne) was slow to begin.

KING OF FLORENCE raced three wide in the early and middle stages before being ridden forward to obtain the lead near the 1200m.

Near the 1000m RUNDLE HEIGHTS shifted in and brushed HOT BICKIES (M. Cahill).

P. Hammersley reported that PRICKLY BALLROOM failed to travel comfortably at any stage in the race and in his view was disappointing. Jockey Hammersley stated that he had recommended to connections that blinkers be added to the filly’s gear at its next start. A post-race veterinary examination of PRICKLY BALLROOM revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Herne was advised that a veterinary clearance for PRICKLY BALLROOM would be required prior to its next start.

Race 2: TMM GROUP QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1600m

MISHANI EDGE (M. Speers) began awkwardly.

SHATTERING (D. Browne) and MORINGAS MO JO (J. Morris) were slow to begin.

After passing the 1000m MISHANI EDGE, when overracing, had to be checked to avoid the heels of ROCKING EMPIRE (A. Allen). As a result, MISHANI EDGE shifted out, inconveniencing MORINGAS MO JO.

J. Morris reported that MORINGAS MO JO never travelled well during the race and he was of the opinion that it did not appreciate the quick back-up after racing last Sunday. A post-race veterinary examination of MORINGAS MO JO revealed no significant findings.

Race 3: SNOWDONIA AIRCONDITIONING F&M CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1200m

RARE FRAGRANCE (T. Bell) was inconvenienced shortly after the start when tightened for room between CONTESSA BELLE (P. Schmidt) and GET ON (P. Hammersley).

SHE’S FIRED UP (A. Spinks) hung out in the middle stages.

Stewards afforded G. Colless the opportunity to comment on the performance of PANDORO DE LAGO. Jockey Colless stated that although he was obliged to pressure the horse in the early stages more than he would have liked in order to obtain a position outside the lead, he was satisfied with how the horse travelled in the middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the home straight, PANDORO DE LAGO shortened stride quickly and was very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of PANDORO DE LAGO failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer M. Dunn advised that the mare will undergo Caslick’s surgery prior to it racing again.

Race 4: SEQUALO @ LYNDHURST MAIDEN H’CAP - 1200m

BELLADONNA DELAGO (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

After travelling a short distance DAILY PLANET (R. Jamieson) was inconvenienced by EMMZ AMELIA (L. Cassidy), which shifted in.

BEAUTIFUL BARB (R. Goltz) overraced in the early stages.

DAILY PLANET and BELLADONNA DELAGO pulled hard in the middle stages.

BELLADONNA DELAGO had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight until near the 300m.

A post-race veterinary examination of DAILY PLANET revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer K. Hickmott was advised that he must produce a veterinary clearance for DAILY PLANET prior to its next start.


Race 5: RACING RETRO C,G&E CLASS H’CAP - 1200m

TENSION (T. Bell) was slow to begin.

COVERT CHARMOUR (G. Colless) was hampered soon after the start between ALL MY ANGELS (M. Cahill) and THE LAST GENERAL (A. Coome), which shifted out.

ALBERT’S CHOICE (J. Morris) began awkwardly.

COVERT CHARMOUR overraced in the early and middle stages.

ALBERT’S CHOICE raced three wide throughout.

COVERT CHARMOUR was held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

RIDDLE ME THIS (P. Schmidt) was unable to secure clear running in the early part of the straight and near the 300m became unbalanced when attempting a narrow run to the inside of ALL MY ANGELS.

L. Cheshire (DASHING DUNLOP) was issued with a reprimand for excessive use of the whip in a backhand manner.


Race 6: COKE ZERO BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP - 1000m

DEB’S HOPE (A. Coome) knuckled at the start, shifted out and bumped AUGUST BISHOP (K. Yoshida).

QUICK PEEK (A. Allen) was unable to secure clear running in the home straight until near the 200m.

A. Taylor reported on returning to scale that NICKIERA commenced to lay out rounding the home turn and continued to do so in the home straight.

A. Coome reported that after blundering at the start DEB’S HOPE never travelled and was inclined to hang out in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of MULTIRE MUSIC (C. Schmidt) revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer T. McCarthy indicated that MULTIRE MUSIC will now be retired.

Race 7: YELLOWGLEN CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1600m

R. Wiggins (HUSSONETTE) was fined $100 for changing his riding vest after weighing out. In assessing penalty, stewards were satisfied that jockey Wiggins was not attempting to gain a weight advantage.

Near the 1200m VITAL ORGAN (L. Cassidy), when overracing, was restrained from the heels of MORE DUST (T. Bell).

CAPTAIN FASTBUCK (G. Cooksley) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 1200m, UPPLAND (P. Schmidt), when racing fiercely, was momentarily tightened for room by MORE DUST. Following this, UPPLAND shifted in and made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced. Trainer D. Schmidt advised that UPPLAND will now be sent for a spell.

CARESSABLE ONE (J. Byrne) was held up and unable to improve between the 350m and the 250m.

P. Hammersley was unable to explain the disappointing performance of ALDINI other than that the gelding may have been anchored by the impost of 59kg. Mr Rex Kelly, representing trainer David Kelly, said the current racing preparation of ALDINI will be reviewed in the coming days and he undertook to report to stewards anything that comes to light that may explain today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination of ALDINI revealed no abnormalities.
Trainer reported to stewards in days following the event that ALDINI would be sent for a short spell following the disappointing performance.

Race 8: GREENSLOPES PRIVATE HOSPITAL BENCHMARK 75 H’CAP - 1400m

AWESOME RANSOM (M. Hellyer) and LADY GUEVARA (J. Taylor) were slow to begin.

DARTH (J. Morris) overraced during the early stages.

VACALLO (R. Wiggins) and TROILUS FUSE (T. Bell) raced wide throughout.

Approaching the 100m AUSWORLD (G. Cooksley) was obliged to alter course to the outside of CHART (J. Byrne) in order to improve.

Near the 500m LADY GUEVARA hung out despite the efforts of its rider and inconvenienced DARTH.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 7. Jockey R. Wiggins - $100 – change vest after weighing out – AR. 118A

Reprimands
From Eagle Farm 16.3.13 – Race 8. Tnr. T. White – remove horse from course prior to prescribed time – AR. 117(3)
Race 5. Jockey L. Cheshire – excessive backhand whip use – AR. 137A

Absent jockeys
L. Morrison – injured – medical clearance req’d

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Moringas Mo Jo, Daily Planet, Sezwho, Captain Fastbuck, Red Centurion

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. PRICKLY BALLROOM – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. DAILY PLANET – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 5. ALL MY ANGELS – M. Cahill
Race 8. EXTREME MOVER – R. Goltz