RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2013

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – DEAD 4
RAIL – 2.5M (1000m-400m), TRUE (Remainder) PENETROMETER – 4.7

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, P. Gillard, G. Dimsey
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – I. Schultz, M. Mawhinney, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – P. Cousins
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Eagle Farm 26.10.13 – Race 1: Stewards concluded an inquiry into the apparent failure of C. Munce to ride RUNWAY ANGEL out to the end of the race. Evidence was taken from C. Munce, who explained that over the final 200m he was suffering from illness which prevented him from riding RUNWAY ANGEL out in his normal manner. This was corroborated by Dr Alan Phillips who examined jockey Munce immediately after the race and formed the view that jockey Munce's condition was such that he was unable to fulfil his remaining riding engagements. After considering all the evidence and viewing the patrol videos, stewards were of the view that jockey Munce's actions over the final stages of the race did materially affect the finishing position of his mount, however in light of jockey Munce's explanation, along with the corroborative evidence of Dr Phillips, stewards were of the view that it would be inappropriate to take any disciplinary action against jockey Munce for his failure to ride RUNWAY ANGEL out to the end of the race. C. Munce provided a medical clearance to ride at today's meeting.

From SCTC 27.10.13 – Race 3: Trainer A. Williamson reported that whilst he was not entirely disappointed with the overall performance of SIZZLING SONG, his vet inspected the horse following the event and the mare was found to be heavily in season and showing signs of muscle soreness, however he will continue with its current preparation.

Race 7: Trainer S. Kendrick reported that IMPALA pulled up well following the event, however he will now consider giving the horse more time to recover between its races.


Race 1: YELLOWGLEN MAIDEN PLATE - 2200m

EM ONE (C. Small) jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with THUNDER SET (L. Cheshire).

CUBA LIBRE (A. Spinks) and CRAIGLEA RELOAD (R. Jamieson), which were slow to begin, were both tightened for room shortly after the start between JOSHUA'S MIGHT (K. Wharton), which shifted in, and WAR SCOUT (M. McGuren), which shifted out.

After passing the winning post on the first occasion COMPLETE SECRET (C. Schmidt), WAR SCOUT and CUBA LIBRE were all obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of THUNDER SET, which shifted in.

EM ONE raced wide in the early stages.

Leaving the 600m KING OF FLORENCE (J. Byrne) improved on to the heels of the tiring CUBA LIBRE and after being restrained shifted wider on the track.

When asked to explain her tactics on CRAIGLEA RELOAD, apprentice R. Jamieson stated that she had been instructed to have the horse race in a forward position and as the horse has had a tendency to be slow to begin, she was advised that should the horse begin badly she would be expected to ride forward during the middle stages in an attempt to take up a forward position, and it was for this reason that she rode forward and was positioned wide from the 1500m.

A post-race veterinary examination of CUBA LIBRE, which finished tailed off, revealed no significant findings.

L. Cheshire (THUNDER SET) was reprimanded for excessive backhand use of the whip.

Apprentice L. Tarrant (VAN HOOLIGAN) was reprimanded for using the whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 2: COKE ZERO QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1500m

Connections advised that DUNGIVEN (G. Colless), which led at its last start, would be ridden quieter today if circumstances permit. DUNGIVEN, which overraced in the early stages, improved on to heels near the 1000m and shifted wider on the track and as a result raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Approaching the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight YOU BETTER NOT (T. Bell), when attempting to shift out to secure clear running, made contact with BLAZEN FELT (L. Cassidy) on a number of occasions, causing both horses to become unbalanced.

VIV'S VEGAS (K. Wharton) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

METEOROLOGIST (J. Byrne) laid in under pressure from the 400m onwards.

PADRINO (T. Harrison) shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

When questioned regarding the performance of DUNGIVEN, G. Colless stated that the horse overraced and then hung out from the 600m, and that this may have had an effect on the performance. A post-race veterinary examination of DUNGIVEN revealed the gelding to have cheek lacerations and minor soreness over the rump. Trainer R. Heathcote expressed his disappointment with the performance and advised that the horse would be sent for a spell.

C. Munce was asked to comment on the performance of SAGACIOUS LADY. Jockey Munce stated that at no stage of the race did the horse travel comfortably and was disappointing in the run to the line. Trainer B. Baldwin, when questioned, was of the opinion that SAGACIOUS LADY may not have run out a strong 1500m and it would be his intention to now drop the horse back in distance for its next race start and gave an undertaking to report to stewards anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the performance.

BLAZEN FELT (L. Cassidy) bled from both nostrils during the event. As this was the first occasion on which the gelding had bled, trainer B. Baker was advised that BLAZEN FELT would be ineligible to start for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must perform satisfactorily in a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.

Race 3: HIDDEN DRAGON @ LYNDHURST MAIDEN H’CAP - 1400m

Connections advised that from the good barrier BEIJING DANCER (K. Forrester) would be ridden positively out of the barriers in an attempt to take up a forward position. The horse was ridden accordingly.

ALMASEA (B. Appo), OUR BOY (J. Johnson) and TENDERLOIN (T. Bell) were slow to begin.

BEIJING DANCER overraced in the early stages at the heels of ENABLING (J. Morris).

For a short distance passing the 1200m TENDERLOIN overraced at the heels of TING TONG TIGER (A. Pattillo).

TING TONG TIGER raced wide throughout.

When the pace slackened approaching the 1000m ALMASEA improved on to the heels of LEUROCITY (M. Cahill) and had to be checked.

Leaving the 1000m SUNDAE DREAMIN' (K. Yoshida) had to be steadied from the heels of VIVE LE VENT (C. Munce), which shifted in.

BEIJING DANCER was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight until approaching the 200m.

OUR BOY was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was disappointed for a tight run near the 300m between SUNDAE DREAMIN' and LEUROCITY before shifting wider on the track to secure clear running.

C. Munce was asked to comment on the performance of VIVE LE VENT. He stated that the horse was uncharacteristically fractious in the barriers and did not show its customary early speed, which caused the horse to be forced to race wide in the early stages. He added that despite this, the gelding travelled well in the middle stages, however did not run on as expected in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination of VIVE LE VENT revealed no significant findings, and a swab sample was taken. Trainer L. Gough confirmed his disappointment in the performance, adding that the only explanation he could tender was that the pace set in the early stages may have had a detrimental effect on the overall performance. Mr Gough gave an undertaking to report to stewards anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the performance.

T. Bell (TENDERLOIN) was fined $400 for using the whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 4: XXXX GOLD CLASS 5 H’CAP - 1812m

SPANISH SMILE (K. Matheson) raced wide throughout.

After travelling a short distance NUITS ST GEORGES (T. Harrison) was steadied from the heels of SPANISH SMILE which shifted in.

SWEET AND VICIOUS (C. Munce), which tailed off and finished a distant last, was inspected by the veterinary surgeon who reported that there were no abnormalities detected at the time of examination. Trainer L. Ross advised stewards that his intention would now be to spell SWEET AND VICIOUS. Stewards advised Mr Ross that nonetheless he would be expected to officially trial SWEET AND VICIOUS prior to its next start.

NUITS ST GEORGES weakened badly over the concluding stages. Trainer's representative D. O'Neill advised stewards of an intention to send the horse for a spell. Stewards advised him that nonetheless NUITS ST GEORGES would be expected to officially trial prior to its next start.

Stewards questioned J. Byrne regarding the tactics adopted on LENTINI MIST. Of concern was when in a position approaching the 600m one off the fence it appeared he had opportunity to shift wider and improve into the race behind SPANISH SMILE and that after not taking this opportunity he was then held up rounding the home turn behind the weakening SWEET AND VICIOUS ad NUITS ST GEORGES. Jockey Byrne explained that he had given consideration to trailing SPANISH SMILE, however he formed the view shortly afterwards that SPANISH SMILE had commenced to weaken and he felt that NUITS ST GEORGES, which he was following, was travelling more favourably and would be more likely to take him into the race. Stewards accepted the explanation.

Race 5: TICKETEK CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1500m

As M. Palmer was ill, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of BOSSBERG.

BEWHATYOUWANNABE (C. Schmidt) was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 400m ATLANTIS GEM (P. Schmidt) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with STRONGHOLD (M. Cahill).

Leaving the 400m, when attempting to shift out to improve, A TAD APART (T. Bell) made contact with SPURRING SPIRIT (N. Evans), causing both horses to become unbalanced for a short distance.

BEWHATYOUWANNABE laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on ATLANTIS GEM, which was ridden in a position in the second half of the field, which is in contrast to its most recent racing pattern, apprentice P. Schmidt reported that it had been her intention to ride the mare in a forward position, however after travelling a short distance it became apparent she would be caught wide and she therefore elected to take hold and secure a position closer to the fence.


Race 6: ST MARGARET'S ANGLICAN GIRLS SCHOOL BM85 H’CAP - 1000m

GOLDEN TRINKETS (T. Harrison) was slow to begin.

Near the 700m SPORTING PAGE (D. Evans) shifted in and away from IT'S ON THE POCKET (M. Cahill) and made contact with GOLDEN TRINKETS, which then improved on to heels near the 500m and had to be steadied.

IT'S ON THE POCKET raced wide throughout.

SPORTING PAGE laid in under pressure in the home straight.


Race 7: SKY RACING WORLD C,G&E CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1200m

CHIEF BRIGHT STAR (L. Tarrant), which sustained a laceration to the offside nostril whilst in transit to the course, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

BLENDED (C. Schmidt) raced wide in the early stages and at a point leaving the 800m was hampered and forced wider when GENERAL SHAREEF (J. Johnson) improved on to the heels of ROCK ACADEMY (G. Colless) and had to be steadied before shifting out .

SIMPLY SMART (T. Harrison) laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 100m made contact with the running rail.

Jockey G. Colless reported that after travelling well throughout in a comfortable position midfield, ROCK ACADEMY was travelling well approaching the home turn, however when asked to respond in the home straight did not respond as he anticipated and did not finish the race off as he would have expected.

A post-race veterinary examination of GENERAL SHAREEF (J. Johnson), which finished last, revealed that the gelding had lost its off fore plate in running and had a slower than normal post-race recovery rate. Trainer G. Heinrich expressed her disappointment in the performance and advised that GENERAL SHAREEF would be sent for a spell.


Race 8: OZTRONICS F&M CLASS 3 H’CAP - 1200m

Trainer T. Sears advised that from the awkward alley, and as the horse did not in his opinion finish the race off well last start, VINO VOLO (M. Cahill) would be ridden midfield or worse if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly and overraced throughout the event.

KENTUCKY WOMAN (R. McMahon), which was fractious in the barriers, was then slow to begin.

MISS LEIBERT (P. Schmidt) and VINO VOLO were slow to begin.

SHEEZA MYZZILE (C. Munce) overraced and hung out throughout the event.

FALONLEAH (T. Bell) raced wide throughout.

KENTUCKY WOMAN was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

MISS LEIBERT laid in under pressure in the home straight and over the concluding stages made contact with KENTUCKY WOMAN.

R. McMahon (KENTUCKY WOMAN) was reprimanded for using the whip in a forehand manner on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. L. Cheshire – excessive backhand use of whip – AR. 137A
Race 1. App. L. Tarrant – use whip forehand more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A
Race 8. R. McMahon – use whip forehand more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A

Fines
Race 3. T. Bell - $400 - use whip forehand more than 5 times prior to 100m – AR. 137A

Absent jockeys
Michael Palmer – ill – medical clearance req'd

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race


Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 2. BLAZEN FELT – bled first time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Warnings/bars
Race 3. PETRANI – late scratching, veterinary certificate req'd – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. SWEET AND VICIOUS – finished distant last – official barrier trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 4. NUITS ST GEORGES – weakened badly over the concluding stages – official barrier trial – AR. 8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. BOSSBERG – J. Byrne

Late scratchings
Race 3. PETRANI – 7.45 am – vet advice