RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 24 JULY 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7/SLOW 6 AFTER RACE 5
RAIL – 8M PENETROMETER – 5.4


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, G. Palmer, G. Dimsey
Betting Steward – R. See
Clerk of Scales - C. Albrecht
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, R. Gonchee
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Jockey Advocate - S. Scriven

Race 1: William & Eileen Duffus Mamorial QTIS 2yo H'cap - 1400m

The start of this race was delayed when J. Johnson was dislodged from TARTAN WARRIOR. As TARTAN WARRIOR had been loose for some period and did make contact with the outside fence of the course proper, stewards, acting on veterinary advice, declared TARTAN WARRIOR a late scratching at 12.18 pm.

All monies invested on Tartan Warrior were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

1 cent in the dollar for the Win #1
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #1
10 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3

SP bets are not subject to deductions

MYBOYMAURIE (R. Jamieson) and ALWAYS A GIBBERER (M. Cahill) were both slow to begin.

NEUSCHWANSTEIN (A. Allen) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition.

Near the 1100m, TREASURE MAP (C. Munce) shifted in, making contact with SON OF A WARRIOR (T. Bell), causing that horse to become unbalanced for a short distance.

Leaving the 1000m, MYBOYMAURIE (R. Jamieson) commenced to hang out and as a result was obliged to steady from the heels of SUPPLY AND DELIVER (J. Byrne).

SON OF WARRIOR (T. Bell) raced wide for the majority of the race.

ALWAYS A GIBBERER (M. Cahill) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

SORELLE (A. Pattillo) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

NEUSCHWANSTEIN (A. Allen) shifted out under pressure from approaching the 300m onwards.

TREASURE MAP shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

When asked to explain the disappointing performance of GIVE 'EM CURRY, A. Spinks stated that, in his opinion, the gelding raced flat today and attributed this to the gelding failing to handle the short back up from its most recent start. A post race veterinary examination of GIVE 'EM CURRY revealed a small laceration to the inside of the near hindleg. Connections advised it would now be sent for a spell.

A post race veterinary examination of SUPPLY AND DELIVER revealed a discharge from the off side nostril. Connections advised it would now be spelled.

IN A HUFF lost is near fore plate in running.


Race 2: Tattersall's F&M Benchmark 75 H'cap - 1200m

G. Colless, rider of AIN'T HALF HOT, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

A post race veterinary examination of ELLUSIVE STORM revealed a laceration to the outside of the off foreleg.


Race 3: Qld Clinic Maiden H'cap - 2200m
Correct weight was delayed to allow J. Morris, rider of the 4th placegetter, GANGSTA GEORGE, to view the stewards' patrol video in the home straight. Following this, correct weight was semaphored on the Judge's placings.

BEER WITH FRIENDS (S. Sheargold) was slow to begin.

Near the 1900m, GANGSTA GEORGE hung out despite the efforts of its rider and tightened NAGA VIPER (L. Cassidy) on to the hind quarters of PER MILLE (R. Wiggins), causing NAGA VIPER to be checked and resulting in that horse losing ground.

After leaving the 800m, GANGSTA GEORGE (J. Morris) improved to the inside of SIDESHOW SUMMER (B. Richardson) where there was doubtful room. A short distance later, SIDESHOW SUMMER shifted in slightly, causing GANGSTA GEORGE to be checked.

Approaching the 400m, GANGSTA GEORGE was again forced to be steadied when attempting to secure clear running to the inside of the tiring DOUBLE ROSE (A. Spinks), which shifted in after being bumped by NAGA VIPER. Following this incident, BEER WITH FRIENDS also improved on to the heels of DOUBLE ROSE and had to be restrained.

SIDESHOW SUMMER laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.

A. Spinks reported at scale DOUBLE ROSE hung out making the first turn and as a result he allowed the gelding to stride forward, however DOUBLE ROSE was under pressure leaving the 1000m and, in his opinion, did not back up from its previous start at Ipswich on Friday, 19 July. A post race veterinary examination of DOUBLE ROSE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer L. Ross reported in days following the event that the mare had recovered well, and that he would continue with plans for another run, before considering a spell.


Race 4: Queensland Xray Maiden H'cap - 1400m

G. Colless reported that COUNT APOLLO did not finish its race off as anticipated last start when ridden forward and would be ridden back in the field today. The horse was ridden accordingly.

THESE STREETS (A. Holt) shifted out at the start, making contact with APPLYING (C. Schmidt).

G. Colless reported that, in his opinion, COUNT APOLLO proved disappointing in that after enjoying a favourable run throughout the event, his mount did not respond as anticipated when placed under pressure in the home straight. A swab sample was taken.

G. Colless, rider of COUNT APOLLO, was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Mike Gervais Memorial Class 5 H'cap - 1000m

SEA TRYST was slow to begin.

JOHN'S SPECIAL (M. Hellyer) was tightened for room at the start between CRYON and NOT TO SHARE (P. Holmes), both of which shifted ground.

L. Cassidy advised that, in his opinion, SEA TRYST was not suited to the distance of today's event as the gelding was doing its best work over the concluding stages. He added that SEA TRYST was not entirely comfortable in the rain affected track conditions, and also recommended to connections to consider adding winkers to the horse's gear as the horse was inclined to lay out throughout.

L. Cassidy, rider of SEA TRYST, dropped his whip near the 150m.

Over the concluding stages, CRYON (R. Jamieson) shifted out under pressure. R. Jamieson, rider of CRYON was advised to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances.


Race 6: Staples Class 3 H'cap - 1840m

The start of this race was delayed when at the request of rider A. Allen, ROYALTOWN ROAD was examined by the veterinary surgeon. ROYALTOWN ROAD was cleared to take its place in the field. Shortly afterwards the gelding became fractious in the barriers and was again examined by the veterinary surgeon and again passed fit to start.

BELLADONNA DELAGO (B. Appo) was slow to begin.

MONTE BELLA (A. Butler) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with LUCKY DAY KID (J. Johnson).

ROYALTOWN ROAD (A. Allen) raced wide during the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to assume the the position outside the lead approaching the 1200m.

LEE HO FOOK (P. Hammersley) was held up approaching and rounding the home turn.

Stewards questioned A. Butler, rider of MONTE BELLA, and also trainer Chris Meagher in relation to the tactics adopted on that mare, which were in contrast to its most recent starts. Mr Meagher reported that he instructed apprentice Butler to lead after reviewing the horse's form, which suggested that the horse has performed better when leading in distance races. Stewards fined Mr Meagher the sum of $200 for failing to advise stewards of the change of tactics.


Race 7: St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane CG&E Benchmark 75 H'cap - - 1200m

SOUL CRUSADE (B. Appo) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m, BARRASSIE BROTHER (M. Cahill) was steadied when racing to the inside of MANICERO (A. Holt), which shifted in.

PATTIES MATE (G. Goold),whilst racing wide, was inclined to lay in during the early stages.

DANEOMITE (A. Allen) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ROYAL SHOUT (P. Hammersley) raced wide throughout.

T. Bell, rider of CONFIDENT STAR, advised that the gelding overraced during the early and middle stages.

C. Munce reported to stewards that SIR KNOX was doing its best work over the concluding stages and would be more suited to races over longer distances.

After returning to scale on the winner MANICERO, A. Holt recorded at scale a weight which indicted he had only claimed 2 kilograms of his 3 kilogram claim in this event. After taking evidence from apprentice Holt, the Clerks of Scale, Mr G. Tozer and Mr C. Albrecht, stewards were satisfied that apprentice Holt had weight out claiming 2 kilograms of his allowed 3 kilograms claim, which is his advertised riding weight. They were satisfied that this was in contrast to what had been advertised on the on-course broadcast and stewards ruled that the results would be altered to reflect this. Following this inquiry, a report will be forwarded to Racing Queensland's Chief Steward.


Race 8: Clifford Hallam Healthcare Class 3 H'cap - 1400m

Connections advised that REGAL SHOW would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Following the event, jockey R. Wiggins reported that he attempted to ride REGAL SHOW as instructed, however the gelding failed to respond to his riding in the early stages and as a result he settled the horse in the second half of the field. He added that after rounding the home turn, REGAL SHOW initially responded to his riding, however was disappointing from the 300m onwards. He further stated that, in his opinion, the horse did not appreciate the soft racing surface. Following the event, trainer R. Heathcote advised stewards of his disappointment in the overall performance of REGAL SHOW, however added that he agreed with jockey Wiggins that the horse may not have appreciated the rain affected conditions, and after today's performance he would have blood tests carried out and would consider sending the horse for a short break. A post race veterinary examination of REGAL SHOW failed to reveal an significant abnormalities. And a swab sample was taken. Mr Heathcote reported in days following the event that a veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from a muscle tear in the hind quarters, and advised stewards that the colt would now be sent for an immediate spell.

Trainer P. Duncan was fined $100 for failing to present BALGOWNIE with a nose roll, which was part of that horse's gear. As there was no nose roll which could be obtained on course, BALGWNIE raced without a nose roll.

MORE COLOURS (B. Appo) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m, PUNTERS PRIDE (P. Hammersley) overraced and when restrained from heels shifted wider on the track. MIDNIGHT FURY (M. Hellyer), which was following also had to be restrained from heels and shifted out, forcing both PURRFECTLYFEARLESS (J. Byrne) and REGAL SHOW (R. Wiggins) wider on the track and as a result both horses raced wide for the remainder of the race.

Near the 300m, BALGOWNIE (A. Allen) shifted out under pressure, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten to avoid the heels of PROOF OF LIFE (S. Bogenhuber) .

Stewards questioned apprentice A. Butler and trainer D. Murphy regarding the tactics adopted on WISHMORE when rounding the home turn and for the first 200m of the home straight. Apprentice Butler explained that he was under instructions to improved the gelding's position and increase speed without placing it under full pressure in the early part of the straight. He added that after afforded clear running at the 200m, he rode vigorously and the gelding found the line well. Trainer D. Murphy confirmed these instructions and was satisfied with the way in which A. Butler rode WISHMORE. Stewards noted the explanations.



A. Butler, rider of the 4th placegetter, WISHMORE, was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Glen Colless - Jockey - Use whip 6 times prior to 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

Fines
Race 4. Glen Colless - Jockey - Use whip 7 times prior to 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*
Race 6. Chris Meagher - Trainer - $200 - Fail to advise change of tactics - AR135A*
Race 8. Ashley Butler - A/jockey - Return to scale o/weight - $200 - AR145*
Race 8. Paul Duncan - Trainer - Present horse incorrect gear - $100 - AR140A*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Count Appollo Regal Show