RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 19 JULY 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – OUT 2M PENETROMETER – 4.3

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, J. Williamson, C. Albrecht, P. McLean
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – A. Redding, M. Mawhinney, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, R. Gonchee, A. Schofield
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – J. Roberts
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

GENERAL

V. Colgan was fined $100 for accepting a ride at the Gold Coast in Race 8 on RIVERBOLDA when he had a commitment at Eagle Farm.

Race 1: METEORS NETBALL 1MW H’CAP - 1000m

WONDERFUL JESTER (R. McMahon), EXPLORE THE WORLD (M. Cahill), RADIANT ANGEL (T. Bell) and MISS STASH (L. Tarrant) all missed the start.

Near the 900m AMBER ALE (B. Grylls) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CRAIGLEA MASTA (T. Wolfgram), which shifted in. Apprentice T. Wolfgram was reprimanded.

DENMARK HILL (E. Wilkinson) hung out from the 600m and shifted wider on the track, forcing AMBER ALE and RADIANT ANGEL wider on the track.

Passing the 400m TORNADOES (R. Jamieson) shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running and made contact with EXPLORE THE WORLD. TORNADOES was then held up for clear running until the 100m.

R. McMahon was questioned regarding his riding of WONDERFUL JESTER in the straight. He stated that the gelding was held up in the early stages and then after obtaining a run to the outside of MISS STASH was inclined to lay in, which resulted in him having to stop riding and straighten his mount. He added that he then was able to apply pressure to WONDERFUL JESTER, however the gelding peaked on its run over the final 50m. His explanation was noted. A post-race veterinary examination of WONDERFUL JESTER revealed no significant findings.

The veterinary surgeon reported that MISS STASH suffered a swollen eye following the event.

Race 2: ANDERSEN'S FLOORING 1MW H’CAP - 2112m

DODGING EDDIE (L. Tarrant) was slow to begin.

After passing the winning post on the first occasion BILLABONG BIRD (B. Appo) was tightened for room and became unbalanced between BIG WHEELS (T. Bell) and LEONARDO EXPRESS (D. Browne), which shifted in.

LEONARDO EXPRESS raced wide during the early stages before being ridden forward to assume the lead passing the 1300m, and when shifting across the line of DENWOOD (J. Byrne), caused that horse, which was overracing, to be steadied. D. Browne, the rider of LEONARDO EXPRESS, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

HOW FAIRDINKUM (A. Allen) raced wide until assuming the lead passing the 1100m.

Passing the 900m LEONARDO EXPRESS shifted out around the heels of HOW FAIRDINKUM, forcing DUSTY'S FELT (J. Taylor) three wide without cover. DUSTY'S FELT raced in this position for the remainder of the event.

After passing the 600m HOLLYWOOD LAD (V. Colgan) attempted to secure clear running between DUSTY'S FELT and DODGING EDDIE, however was disappointed for a run and had to be steadied.

DENWOOD was held up from rounding the home turn until passing the 200m.

Race 3: BMAG QTIS 2YO H’CAP - 1600m

YEAGER (J. Byrne) and ELJETEM (K. Wharton) were slow to begin.

YEAGER overraced in the middle stages.

Rounding the home turn SLEEP TIGHT (T. Bell) shifted out to improve and in doing so tightened the running of GOLDIES RETURN (A. Allen) on to the hind quarters of BALLY BULL (B. Appo), causing both horses to become unbalanced. YEAGER, which was improving to the outside, was also inconvenienced.

LADY JESSE (M. Cahill) was held up rounding the home turn, and passing the 400m had to be checked when attempting a tight run between CEBILE (N. Tomizawa) and STRADAVARIUS (L. Cassidy), and then continued to be held up during the early stages of the home straight.

Near the 300m GOLDIES RETURN shifted in under pressure, inconveniencing ONEMORE FOR WILSON (R. McMahon) and LADY JESSE.

Race 4: BRISCLEAN CLASS 6 H’CAP - 1200m

ARCHITECT (T. Bell) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

CHALUPA (J. Taylor), which was slow to begin, then raced wide for the majority of the event.

Leaving the 1000m CASINO CARD (J. Byrne) commenced to overrace, and when being restrained, hung out and lost ground. CASINO CARD continued to overrace for some distance during the middle stages.

FOREFRONT (D. Browne) overraced for a short distance after passing the 1000m.

Near the 500m CASINO CARD shifted out to improve and in doing so inconvenienced CHALUPA.

Trainer L. Kelly was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on CHARLIE CAT, which were in contrast to its most recent start at Grafton. He stated that as the gelding had drawn wide, he had given specific instructions not to be caught wide on the track and to try and find cover. He added that he did not expect CHARLIE CAT to be racing at the rear of the field. Jockey V. Colgan advised that from the barrier he restrained the gelding, however when caught extremely wide approaching the first turn he elected to ease CHARLIE CAT back to the rear. Their explanations were noted.

D. Browne reported that passing the 400m FOREFRONT shifted out abruptly away from ARCHITECT, making contact with KARL THE GREAT (M. Cahill), which in turn made contact with the hind quarters of CASINO CARD.

A post-race veterinary examination of FOREFRONT revealed no significant findings.

A post-race veterinary examination of CASINO CARD revealed the horse had bled from both nostrils. Trainer L. Ross was advised that CASINO CARD would now 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of I'M COOL (J. Johnson) revealed the gelding to be lame in both forelegs. Trainer D. Forster was advised that she will be required to provide a veterinary clearance for I'M COOL prior to its next start.

Race 5: AUSTRAL VOLKSWAGEN BM80 H’CAP - 1600m

HLUDOWIG (K. Wharton), PRIMARY COLOUR (M. Cahill) and NOOGOORA BURR (B. Appo) were slow to begin.

SLYSERA (G. Goold) raced wide without cover.

FANTISHA (D. Browne) had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

PLATINUM STATE (J. Johnson) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until leaving the 300m.

A post-race veterinary examination of FANTISHA revealed no significant findings.

A post-race veterinary examination of PLATINUM STATE revealed the gelding to be distressed.

NOOGOORA BURR lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 6: THE STODDART GROUP BM75 H’CAP - 1300m

MANICERO (C. Van Der Werf) and ALBERT'S CHOICE (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of DOUGHTY (G. Goold) revealed the to be exhibiting a cough.

Race 7: NETBALL DISNEY CLASSIC OPEN H’CAP - 1300m

Trainer N. Saunders was fined $200 for failing to declare J. Byrne as the rider of EQUISSENTIAL by the prescribed time.

PHELAN READY (L. Tarrant) was slow to begin.

PHELAN READY lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 8: JESCHKM AND ARA QTIS 3YO H’CAP - 1600m

Trainer J. Morrisey was fined $200 for the late declaration of L. Tarrant as the rider of OAK 'N' ARTHUR.

Trainer R. Lipp was fined $200 for the late declaration of E. Wilkinson as the rider of HIGH ACE.

FAST ARROW (K. Wharton), PERFORMIA (M. Cahill), HOT SAGA (D. Browne) and DYNA ROSE (V. Colgan) were tightened for room at the start between ROSEY JOAN (B. Appo) and COMACINA (A. Butler), which shifted in. In this incident DYNA ROSE had to be checked.

Shortly after the start PALMERA LAD (A. Allen), QUEST FOR PEACE (T. Wolfgram), BODEGA NEGRA (R. McMahon) and SANTOYA CAT (R. Wiggins) were all inconvenienced when tightened for room to the inside of OAK 'N' ARTHUR (L. Tarrant), which shifted in. In this incident PALMERA LAD and QUEST FOR PEACE both had to be checked.

Approaching the 1300m SANTOYA CAT had to be steadied away from the heels of HIGH ACE (E. Wilkinson), which shifted in. From that point on, SANTOYA CAT overraced and refused to settle until after passing the 1000m.

After passing the 900m ABU BEN ADAM (J. Johnson), which was pulling hard, shifted out from behind the heels of FLAMBOYER (G. Goold), taking both SANTOYA CAT and L'ENTRECOTE (J. Byrne) wider. SANTOYA CAT and L'ENTRECOTE both raced wide without cover from that point onwards.

PERFORMIA was held up approaching the home turn.

Near the 300m PERFORMIA was inconvenienced when L'ENTRECOTE shifted out under pressure. Shortly after this, PERFORMIA continued to shift out and inconvenienced BODEGA NEGRA.

Rounding the home turn OAK 'N' ARTHUR shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running outside the heels of the weakening SANTOYA CAT and in doing so made heavy contact with L'ENTRECOTE and became unbalanced. OAK 'N' ARTHUR was then obliged to shift back to the inside to secure clear running.

HOT SAGA was held up shortly after entering the home straight and again after passing the 200m and was unable to secure clear running over the concluding stages.

Approaching the 300m DYNA ROSE became unbalanced and shifted out of its own accord.

K. Wharton (FAST ARROW) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip in a backhand manner.

A post-race veterinary examination of QUEST FOR PEACE revealed the horse to be sore over the hind quarters. Trainer T. Edmonds was advised that he will be required to produce a veterinary clearance for QUEST FOR PEACE prior to its next start.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. App. T. Wolfgram – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 8. K. Wharton – excessive backhand use of whip – AR. 137A(3)

Fines
V. Colgan - $100 – accept dual engagement – AR. 85B
Race 7. Tnr. N. Saunders - $200 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 8. Tnr. J. Morrisey - $200 – late rider – LR. 67
Race 8. Tnr. R. Lipp - $200 – late rider – LR. 67

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Amber Ale, Craiglea Masta, Not Too Sure, In The Genes, Jack's Back, War Ends, Dyna Rose, Fast Arrow, Dodging Eddie, Lady Jesse, Dusty's Felt, Stradavarius, Charlie Cat, Revitalise, Freton, Hard Ticker, Onemore For Wilson, Tom's Luck

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, 2nd placegetters Races 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8

Bleeders
Race 4. CASINO CARD – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A

Warnings/bars
Race 4. I'M COOL – lame both forelegs – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 8. QUEST FOR PEACE – sore over hind quarters – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 6. IN THE GENES – J. Byrne, ALL MY ANGELS – J. Johnson
Rae 7. EQUISSENTIAL – J. Byrne
Race 8. OAK 'N' ARTHUR – L. Tarrant, HIGH ACE – E. Wilkinson

Late scratchings
Race 3. DRAGSTER – 7.45 am – vet reasons