QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
BRISBANE RACING CLUB
 
EAGLE FARM – SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Good (4)           RAIL – +3M Entire           
PENETROMETER – 5.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – G. Goold, S. Coulthard, R. Hanson, A. Schofield
Clerk of Scales – B. Mannion
Judge – M. Mawhinney, A. Redding, R. Thomas
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn, Dr S. McGinness
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin, L. Bobeszko
Starter – R. Smith, H. Anderson
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 2. J. Orman +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: CLUBS QUEENSLAND Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 78
Handicap 1200 metres
 
COCO ROX – Apprentice K. Wilson-Taylor when asked to comment on the mare’s performance could offer no explanation other than the mare may not have appreciated todays’ racing surface. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings apart from mild dehydration.
 
RENOUF – Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 150m became awkwardly placed on the heels of MORI’S PRESS, and after shifting out was unable to obtain clear running when racing in restricted room between MORI’S PRESS and CHATTY LADY and as a result was unable to be fully tested in the run to the line.
 
CHATTY LADY – Stewards questioned jockey J. Orman in regards to his riding out of the mare over the concluding stages, in particular, his right arm being extended while riding out to the line. Jockey Orman stated that he was unaware that his arm was extended as far as it was and he could only attribute it to having a loose rain when trying to maintain a straight line over the concluding stages. Stewards noted Jockey Ormans explanation.
 
LOVE SENSATION – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SEDUCTION QUEEN – Overraced when being restrained in the early stages. Approaching the 1000m, raced in restricted room between RENOUF and COCO ROX, which shifted in. Apprentice K. Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future. 
 
 
Race 2: SLATTERY AUCTIONS Colts, Geldings and Entires
BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1200 metres
 
LUSKIN HERO – Rider M. Harley reported that his mount hung in throughout. Was held up for clear running on entering the home straight and as a result of the gelding hanging was unable to shift out around the heels of KAVAK, resulting in LUSKIN HERO being unable to be fully tested at any stage. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer Mr L. Mayfield-Smith was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding.
 
HAMLET VON SNITZEL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 200m was momentarily inconvenienced by PERSEIDS which shifted in whilst improving.
 
PERSEIDS – Slow to begin.
 
SPELLCATCHER – Passing the 300m, rider R. Maloney dropped his inside rein before quickly regathering. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Jockey R. Maloney commented that the gelding was disappointing and may benefit with the addition of a tongue tie. A post race veterinary examination no significant findings. Trainer K. Lees reported that he will have the gelding scoped on returning to the stable and will report results to Stewards in the coming days. Jockey R. Maloney was charged pursuant to AR131(b) in that he did not fully ride his mount out over the concluding stages costing his mount fourth placing. Jockey Maloney had his license to ride in races suspended for seven (7) days commencing midnight 24th December 2022 and ending midnight the 31st December 2022. Jockey Maloney was advised of his right to internal review.  
 
STAR GAMBLE – Slow into stride.
 
TANKER – Stewards accepted the explanation from trainer I. Turner for the late declaration of rider. Reared as the start was effected and was slow to begin.
 
Race 3: NOVA 106.9 Class 3 Plate 1600 metres
 
AKIHIRO – Approaching the 1200m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of PIZZO, which rolled out when making the point of the turn awkwardly. Shortly thereafter became awkwardly placed on the heels of DECEMBER DIAMOND, which was carried in by HOLSTEIN which shifted in when insufficiently clear to do so. Apprentice K. Wilson-Taylor, rider of HOLSTEIN, was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in the future.
 
ALBURQ – Approaching the 1200m, was obliged to steady when taking evasive action to avoid heels. Laid in on entering the home straight.
 
TAREX (NZ) – Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid in severely in the home straight placing its rider at a disadvantage. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting the thumps.
 
DECEMBER DIAMOND – Jockey L. Cassidy was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip 6 times prior to the 100m, being 1 more than permitted.
 
CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: CROSER No Metro Wins Handicap 1400 metres
 
MIX – Carried wider on the track passing the 200m.
 
JUST A BROTHER – Jumped awkwardly.
 
SAILOR (NZ) – Overraced during the early stages.
 
SHAGONAROCK – Overraced in the middle stages. Trainer M. Leitch reported that on return to the stables, the mare was found to have lacerations to the off foreleg.
 
SHEPPEY – Began awkwardly. Overraced during the early stages.
 
RAZMENT – Jumped awkwardly.
 
FASHION LEGEND – Laid out in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
Race 5: ASCOT GREEN GRAND PRIX STAKES 2100 metres
 
TRADITION – Jockey J. Byrne commented that his mount may not have run out today’s distance and would be better suited to dropping back in distance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild heat stress.
 
KANDOS COSMOS – Approaching the 200m had to be steadied when racing in restricted room between TRADITION and NOAH ‘N’ A DEEL, which laid out under pressure.
 
CASH ME – Jumped awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Trainer J. Bruce reported that the gelding would now be spelled following today’s disappointing performance.
 
TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) – Reared on jumping and was slow into stride.  
 
CHAYSE 'N' STORMS - Took an awkward stride at the crossing near the 1800m.
 
 
Race 6:MAGIC MILLIONS OPEN QUALITY HANDICAP 1815 metres
 
BARTHOLOMEU DIAS (GB) – Jumped away awkwardly shifting in onto PANCHO.
 
BIGBOYROY – Began awkwardly. Jockey J. Orman reported that after beginning only fairly, he had to settle further back than originally anticipated which was a disadvantage given the pattern of today’s race, making it difficult to make ground when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
LIGULATE – Raced wide.
 
PANCHO – Hampered on jumping. Passing the 1200m was allowed to stride forward and took up a three wide position.
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Slow to begin.
 
STREET DANCER – Overraced during the early stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift wider to improve.
 
GREEK HERO (GB) – Restrained on jumping to take up a position close to the rail. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
ROMAKASH (NZ) – Slow to begin
 
 
Race 7: LADBROKES LOUGH NEAGH STAKES 1400 metres
 
EMERALD KINGDOM – Jockey J. Byrne was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m, being two more than permitted.
 
MASTER JAMIE – Commenced to overrace when being restrained to allow EMERALD KINGDOM to take up a forward position.
 
VINCO – Slow to begin.
 
UCALLEDIT (NZ) – Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight.
 
RUBAMOS – Slow to begin.

RAINBOW CONNECTION – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 8: CHANNEL 7 GOLD EDITION PLATE 1200 metres
 
SPIRITUALISED – Underwent farrier attention on arrival at the barriers. Inconvenienced on entering the home straight after END ASSEMBLY shifted out to improve. Jockey J. Orman reported that he became concerned with the action of SPIRITUALISED on turning into the home straight and he elected not to place the colt under any pressure in the home straight. He was also of the opinion that the colt may have choked down. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow post race recovery. Trainer T. Gollan advised that the colt will undergo a further veterinary examination including an endoscopic examination on return to his stables. Mr Gollan was advised to report back to Stewards the results of the examination and of his future plans with the colt’s current preparation.
 
JOHNNY ROCKER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.  
 
GOLDEN BOOM – Jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride. Raced wide for the majority until improving into a position outside the leader near the 600m.
 
EXO LADY – Jockey J. Byrne was reprimanded pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m, being one more than permitted.
 
Race 9:  XXXX Class 6 Plate 1000 metres
 
THE BIG GOODBYE – Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 200m.
 
MASS DESTRUCTION – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the geldings’ performance, jockey R. Maloney stated that his mount failed to quicken when placed under pressure on entering the home straight but was able to find momentum late and finish the race off well.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MISHANI FRAUDSTER – Raced wide throughout. Jockey T. See was fined $200 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m, being three more than permitted.
 
STRATEGIC POSITION – Inconvenienced shortly after jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3. L. Cassidy – using whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 7. J. Byrne – use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 8. J. Byrne – use of whip 6 times prior to the 100m, 1 more than permitted - AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Fines
Race 9. T. See – use of whip 8 times prior to the 100m, 3 more than permitted - AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $200.

Suspensions
Race 2. R. Maloney – AR131(b) – failed to ride mount out costing 4th – seven (7) days commencing midnight 24/12/2022 ending on midnight 31/12/2022.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horse Actions
Race 2.         Luskin Hero – hung in under pressure – warning.
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
KOVALICA, TRADITION, NOAH ‘N’ A DEEL, LIGULATE, GREEK HERO, UCALLEDIT, RAINBOW CONNECTION, END ASSEMBLY, MISS HIPSTAR.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Follow ups
Race 2. SPELLCATCHER
Race 8. SPIRITUALISED
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. No. 11. TANKER – M. Du Plessis
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.