RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – 2M PENETROMETER – 4.9

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – J. Williamson, R. Hitchener, R. McCrae, G. Dimsey
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – M. Mawhinney, I. Shultz, A. Redding
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Starter – R. Smith, P. Cousins
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Beaudesert, 14.2.14 – Race 2

Stewards today concluded their inquiry into the reasons for SHORAIGH STAR receiving severe crowding resulting in B. Appo being dislodged near the 950m. Stewards today heard further evidence from the riders involved and Mr D. Bell, master of apprentice M. McKenzie, rider of RED HOT MOTHER. Having considered all the evidence put forward on the day and further evidence tendered today, stewards found that shortly after the start the saddle on SAPPHIRE BELLE (B. El-Issa) shifted back slightly and then that horse was inclined to lay in in the early stages on to NATURAL SIGN. As a result of this, SOUL POWERED and SHORAIGH STAR then raced in restricted room until a point approaching the course proper. When SAPPHIRE BELLE endeavoured to be shifted out it was then awkwardly placed inside the heels of RED HOT MOTHER (M. McKenzie) and was unable to relieve the pressure to horses inside. As a result of this general crowding as the horses came out of the chute and joined the course proper, SHORAIGH STAR, which was having its first race start, ran out of racing room and became badly crowded and struck the running rail, resulting in B. Appo being dislodged from SHORAIGH STAR. As stewards were unable to to determine that any one rider was fully responsible for the crowding, they took no further action. However, M. McKenzie, rider of RED HOT MOTHER, was told that the manner in which he shifted across when not properly clear was a contributing factor to the crowding that occurred to his inside.

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Apprentice R. Ride was fined $400 for possessing and using a mobile phone in the jockeys' room.

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Race 1: Grinders Coffee Maiden Plate – 1200m

RACEY LYAN (B. Appo) was slow to begin.

MOONLIGHT NOVA (S. Drake) blundered on jumping away before overracing in the early and middle stage.

When the pace slackened leaving the 1000m, MAHRAJAAN (T. Harrison) overraced for a short distance.

WHATAWALTZ (T. Bell) overraced during the early stages.

Near the 1000m, RACEY LYAN improved up onto the heels of WHATAWALTZ and was steadied.

MISTER LOOSEEL (J. Letherby) hung out rounding the home turn.

WARRIOR SKY (M. Cahill) was inclined to lay in during the early part of the home straight.

WARRIOR SKY and MISTER LOOSEEL raced wide for the majority of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of LAGER LAD revealed it had suffered a significant injury to the near foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for LAGER LAD prior to its next race start.


Race 2: Quest Breakfast Creek QTIS 3yo C&G Maiden H'cap – 1200m

KINGTANTES (D. Browne), TOP SHELF SHUFFLE (A. Spinks) and MR GOGARTY (T. Harrison) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m, ROCK COOL DADDY (C. Munce) shifted in despite the efforts of its rider, causing GIVE 'EM CURRY (B. Appo) to be steadied when tightened for room between ROCK COOL DADDY and BUSY (P. Schmidt).

PANGIA PRINCE (R. Jamieson) and MR GOGARTY (T. Harrison) overraced in the early stages.

RANGLER (K. Yoshida), which raced wide for the majority of the race, laid in in the early part of the home straight.

B. El-Issa, rider of CAPTAIN KITTINGER, was fined $100 using his whip in consecutive strides prior to the 100m.

K. Yoshida, rider of RANGLER, reported at scale he lost the use of his off-side rein in the home straight, placing him at a disadvantage.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of KINGTANTES, in particular in the early stages of the home straight. After taking evidence from jockey D. Browne, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed. A post race veterinary examination of KINGTANTES revealed a very unusual action behind.


Race 3: Canadian Club Maiden H'cap – 1500m

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer D. Murphy regarding JETEYE WARRIOR wearing a Norton bit. Announcements were made to this effect.

SUPPLY AND DELIVER (B. Appo) jumped away awkwardly.

BLUE WOLF (R. McMahon) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with EARLSTOUN RULER (G. Geran).

ONLY AMOTHER COULD (P. Schmidt) overraced in the middle stages.

Near the 300m, REAL PLAYBOY (C. Munce) was inclined to lay in and became awkward at the heels of EARLSTOUN RULER.

EARLSTON RULER (G. Geran) and JACKY LEGS (E. Kehoe) raced wide throughout.

Trainer D. Murphy was questioned regarding the improved performance of JETEYE WARRIOR. He stated that he had not supported the horse in today's event as the colt is very inconsistent with its performances, however the only tangible explanation he could put forward was that the colt had performed best when competing at this venue.

A post race veterinary examination of JACKY LEGS revealed it to have been galloped on on the near hind leg and had sustained lacerations to the inside of the off hindleg.


Race 4: Hidden Dragon @ Lyndhurst Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1200m

Whilst parading to the barriers the breast plate on FIVE O'CLOCK broke and as a result had to be removed and resaddled at the barriers.

TOUGH TAIMZ (L. Tarrant) was slow to begin.

FIVE O'CLOCK (B. El-Issa) jumped away awkwardly.

DEVILS FORCE (A. Butler) raced wide during the early stages.

FIVE O'CLOCK overraced in the middle stages and had to be restrained from heels at a point near the 700m and again leaving the 500m.

A. Allen, rider of DR BARNARD, was reprimanded for failing to weigh in as the 5th placegetter.

B. El-Issa, rider of FIVE O'CLOCK, was reprimanded fo using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 5: Novatel Brisbane Airport Class 4 H'cap - 1810m

LULLABY LADY (M. Cahill) and CARBON TAIKUN (J. Byrne) slow to begin.

Near the 1300m, CAPTAIN FASTBUCK (C. Munce) shifted out, inconveniencing both BOOMALICIOUS (T. Bell) and MAGINNIS MAGEE (B. Appo), forcing both horses wider on the track. MAGINNIS MAGEE then raced wide for the remainder of the race.

OAKFIELD CANDY (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

A. Butler, rider of GOTCHA, was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

BOOMALICIOUS bled during the event. Connections were advised that BOOMALICIOUS would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

A post race veterinary examination of LULLABY LADY revealed it to have broken down in the near fore tendon.


Race 6: Sky Racing Class 3 Plate – 1500m

WARP NINE (L. Tarrant), GAMES (J. Byrne) and ARISTON (R. Ride) were slow to begin.

AGENTE (S. Payne) overraced in the early stages.

As the pace slackened passing the 1000m, WARP NINE and ARISTON both had to be restrained from heels.

In the early stages of the home straight, GAMES (J. Byrne) had difficulty securing clear running between AIMING HIGH (T. Bell) and GIOVANNA BELLA (G. Colless).

Near the 200m, GIOVANNA BELLA, after being momentarily held up behind WILLS CHOICE, shifted out, inconveniencing GAMES.

ROMEO LAD (Matthew Palmer) raced wide for the majority of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of ARISTON suffered a significant injury to its off fore tendon. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for ARISTON prior to its next race start.




Race 7: Channel Seven Class 3 H'cap - 1300m

Trainer G. Minns was fined $100 for failing to provide the identification papers for ADENARIUS.

A pre race veterinary examination of GLIMMER whilst parading behind the barriers revealed a small amount of blood present in its mouth. GLIMMER was cleared to take its place in the field.

CANNY BE FAMOUS (R. Jamieson) and VOODOO BLUE MAGIC (J. Johnson) were slow to begin.

Near the 1100m, ANTARCTIC DREAM (A. Allen) had to be steadied when tightened for room between LYNYRD SKYNYRD (G. Colless) and SADDLEBACK (B. El-Issa), which shifted in.

M. Cahill, rider of ROMANARMA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of BANCHORY LASS, causing a tightening to that runner and resulting in that horse losing its rightful running. M. Cahill was suspended from riding in race for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 5 March and to expire at midnight, 14 March.

Leaving the 1000m, BANCHORY LASS (C. Munce) had to be checked when tightened for room between GLIMMER (T. Bell) and ROMANARMA (M. Cahill), which shifted in.

GLIMMER (T. Bell) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight and was then inclined to hang in under pressure in the home straight.

VOODOO BLUE MAGIC (J. Johnson) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned trainer D. Forster in relation to the riding instructions on ROMANARMA, which settled in a forward position today which was in contrast to its most previous start. Miss Forster explained that there was no specific riding instructions, however advised stewards that ROMANARMA was dropping back in grade today and was able to race more forward. She also advised stewards that her intention would be to step the horse up in distance and continue to ride it in a forward manner. The explanation was noted.

Race 8: Gallopers $11.95 Meals Class 3 H'cap - 1000m

ROMBA TOM, which was kicked by another runner whilst parading behind the barriers was examined by the club's veterinarian and subsequently declared a late withdrawal at 4.49 pm.

All monies invested on ROMBA TOM withdrawn by the order of the stewards at 4.49 pm to be refunded.

Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4.49 pm.

8 cents in the dollar for the Win #5
6 cents in the dollar for place of winner #5
9 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #8

SP bets are not subject to deductions

MARACOOLA (T. Harrison) blundered on jumping away.

GENERAL SHAREEF (T. Bell) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, ROSEY JOAN (B. Appo) was tightened for room between DENISON (P. Schmidt) and MISS STASH (A. Hearn), which was taken out by CRAIGLEA MASTA (T. Wolfgram).

MISS STASH (A. Hearn) laid in under pressure in the home straight and over the final stages shifted out abruptly.

A post race veterinary examination of MARYLAND, which compounded in the home straight failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. A subsequent scope revealed a displaced palate. Trainer T Cotsiopoulos advised she will try changing the horse's gear for future starts.





































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Anthony Allen – Jockey – Fail to weigh in 4th – AR144*
Race 6. Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*

Fines
Ruby Ride – A/jockey - Possessions of mobile phone in jockeys' room – $400 - AR160B(3)*
Race 2. Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – Consec. Strides – $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(i)*
Race 5. Ashley Butler – Jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $200 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)*
Race 7. Greg Minns – Trainer - Fail to produce reg papers for Adenarius – $100 - AR59A*

Suspensions
Race 7. Michael Cahill – Jockey – C/riding – 6 mtgs - M/n 5.3.14 to m/n 14.3.14 - AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 5. Boomalicious – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A

Warnings/bars
Race 1. Lager Lad – Broke down near forleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 5. Lullaby Lady – Brode down near fore tendon – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Ariston – Injured off fore tendon –Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Nil.
Late scratchings

Nil.