QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

DOOMBEN – BRISBANE RACING CLUB

Tuesday 1 April 2025

WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –Soft 7 (Upgraded to a soft 6 prior to race 1)
RAIL – +0.5m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmerman
Stewards – A. Schofield, J. Adams, E. Scott, A. Dowsett, P. Gore

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Stable representative for Heathcote racing notified stewards that following race 7 at Eagle Farm on March 26 2025, KODIAK was exhibiting slight lameness. Stewards advised that KODIAK would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted apprentice rider T. Fenlon, rider of EN POINTE, to claim only 1kg of her allowance in race 10 for acceptable reasons.
 

Race 1: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB CLASS 1 PLATE         1200 M

BOOM BOOM RAY – Reared as the start was effected and slow to begin. Approaching the 100m, after improving onto heels, was obliged to shift in to secure clear running.
 
CHO OYU – Held up on entering the home straight before being disappointed for a run leaving the 200m, bumping with WOOSH KA BOOM on several occasions.
 
LANTAU ISLAND – Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Near the 200m was bumped and became unbalanced.
 
LUMENS LENNY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Laid out under hard riding passing the 200m before being corrected.
 
MAIKROW – Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
ORIENTE – Began awkwardly. Laid out rounding the turn near the 700m. Held up on entering the home straight until approaching the 100m.
 
INDAZA – Overraced passing the 800m. Held up for the entirety of the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested.
 
MEHRETU – Slow to muster early speed. Held up on entering the home straight before shifting in to obtain clear running approaching the 250m.
 
WOOSH KA BOOM – When commencing to tire near the 100m, was buffeted between LANTAU ISLAND and CHO OYU (B. Thornton) when that runner attempted to shift out to secure clear running. Rider B. Thornton was asked to exercise greater care when attempting to change positions. Rider R. Maloney advised the mare traveled well in the early stages of the event, however when placed under pressure in the home straight and being hampered, proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare was exhibiting a poor post-race recovery.
 
PIERATA'S GEM – Overraced passing the 800m.

Race 2: XXXX SIDELINE BEER GARDEN 3 MAY QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP   2000 M

PRINCE LEVI – Slow to begin. Shortly after the start, steadied from the heels of LIBERTY PARK which shifted out. Held up and unable to improve between the 600m and the 500m. Disapopinted for a run between CHEERY LIPS and MAD ANA passing the 200m. Obliged to shift out in the final 100m to improve. Unable to be fully tested to the line. When asked to comment on the performance, rider B. Wheeler advised that despite being held up in the home straight, in his opinion, the gelding raced flat and was disappointing.
 
HE'S A SAINT (NZ) – Improved onto heels before shifting out momentarily at the crossing. Rider J. Lloyd reported that his mount was inclined to lay in throughout.
 
HIGH CLASS ROLLER – Leaving the 100m was bumped and shifted in.
 
HENLEY ROOM – When asked to comment on the performance, rider R. Stewart advised his mount raced very dour. Trainer C. Anderson advised he would report back to stewards if anything should come to light regarding today’s performance.
 
THE DARK SIDE – Began awkwardly.
 
CALL SIGN – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
MAD ANA – Slow to begin.

Race 3: MICHAEL CAHILL FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP       1350 M

SISTINE EXPLORER – Jumped away awkwardly. Lost its off-hind plate.  
 
ADIELLA – Very slow to begin. Hung in throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
POWER ACE – Laid in rounding the home turn.
 
Race 4: LADBROKES CALCUTTA & LUNCHEON 13 JUNE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP       1350 M

RIMBAUD – Raced 3-wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination determined that the gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer A. Neasham was notified that in accordance with AR79(4), RIMBAUD shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward. 
 
CASTILLIAN (NZ) – Cast its near-fore plate.
 
TOO HARD TO REFUSE – Overraced in the early stages. Raced 3-wide throughout.
 
BOYS NIGHT OUT – Restrained for a considerable distance when commencing to over-race passing the 800m before being obliged to steady from heels. Held up until approaching the 200m.
 
TEXAS FIREBALL – Raced 3-wide throughout. Rider M. Harley was reminded of his obligations to fully test his mount through to the line.
 
VORACIOUS – Knuckled on jumping. Passing the 900m, was obliged to steady when crowded and placed in restricted room to the inside of HANG FIVE for some distance. Shortly thereafter had to be restrained from the heels of HANG FIVE (C. Collis) which shifted in when not fully clear. Rider C. Collis was subsequently severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a). Held up from the home turn and the remainder of the home straight. Went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SOBUTE – Slow to begin. Obliged to steady from heels near the 800m.
 
Race 5: LARRY CASSIDY BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1600 M

BOLD BOURBON (NZ) – Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled both nostrils. Trainer P. Robl was notified that in accordance with AR79(4), BOLD COURBON shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse, recognised training track, private training establishment, or other place for a period of two months; (b) start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after: (i) a gallop of at least 1000 metres; or (ii) an official trial or jump-out; in the presence, and to the satisfaction of a Steward. 
 
MORE TROUBLE (NZ) – Trainer J. Bruce advised pre-race that it would be the intention for the gelding to settle more comfortably with the expectation to be forward. Raced on speed.
 
MOONAN ME – Very slow to begin. Lost its near-fore plate.
 
RHUVAAL – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. When asked to comment on the performance, rider C. Bellamy advised that in her opinion, the gelding over-raced which may have had a detrimental effect on its performance and failure to finish off in the home straight and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 6: BRC MEMBERSHIP NO METRO WINS HANDICAP         1200 M

DOUBTING EYE – Hampered on jumping. Raced in restricted room near the 800m, then commenced to over-race for a short distance.
 
THANKYOU HENRY – As rider R. Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by rider K. Wilson-Taylor.  
 
CERTAINLYCAN – A post-race veterinary examination revealed clinical signs of the thumps.
 
SCUD – Leaving the 800m, raced in restricted room.
 
BOWRIDER – The starter advised post-race that the barrier blanket was inadvertently not applied as part of BOWRIDER’s raceday barrier gear. Correct weight was subsequently delayed to speak to trainer J. Bellamy regarding the matter. As stewards and trainer J. Bellamy were satisfied that the barrier blanket not being fixed did not have a detrimental effect on the start of the race, correct weight was declared. Fractious in the barriers. Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
CENTRE BOUNCE – Hampered on jumping away. Raced 4-wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
MEAN APPROACH – Over-raced in the early stages. Approaching the 900m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SUPER DUCK which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey S. Rutledge was severely reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
SUPER DUCK – Began awkwardly. Raced 3-wide without cover. Momentarily inconvenienced on entering the home straight by GREYZOUS which shifted out marginally. Momentarily raced in restricted room leaving the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the near-hind.
 
TREASURER – Raced 4-wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

Race 7: XXXX BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 2000 M

YET HE MOVES – Raced 3-wide from the middle stages.
 
KIPLING'S JOURNEY – Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
GALIFIANAKIS (IRE) – Over-raced in the early stages.
 
NAVAL SEAL – Rider R. Maloney was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount to the finish. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted, rider R. Maloney advised he was instructed to have the gelding settle about midfield and then if possible, allow it to build momentum into the race. When questioned as to whether there was an opportunity to improve leaving the 800m in advance of YET HE MOVES and GALIFIANAKIS, which improved quickly to his outside resulting in NAVAL SEAL becoming pocketed, rider R. Maloney was of the view that NAVAL SEAL was not capable of sustaining a wide run from the 800m. Rider R. Maloney then elected to improve inside runners approaching the home turn where he was momentarily held up before gaining clear running from the 400m. Stewards, when considering the instructions issued, noted the comments tendered by Mr. Maloney. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
MASTER COPY (IRE) – Slow to begin. Over-raced passing the wining post on the first occasion and was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of KIPLINGS JOURNEY (M. Du Plessis) which shifted in. Jockey M. Du Plessis was advised to exercise greater care.
 
AIDEN – Raced wide in the early stages and allowed to stride forward.
 
Race 8: MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP         1600 M

TENZING (NZ) – Held up until the early part of the home straight.
 
MIRACLE SPIN (GB) – Slow to begin. Rider K. Wilson-Taylor reported that with the slow tempo mid-race, he allowed his mount to stride forward from the 1000m.
 
SOLAR APEX –Very slow to begin and lost ground.
 
VICTORY WIN – As rider R. Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by rider C. Graham. Raced 3-wide for the majority.
 
SUPER CHILLED – Trainer C. Waller advised stewards of a change of tactics in that the mare would attempt to settle further forward. Ridden accordingly.
 
SHARP DAZZLER – Over-raced in the early stages. Forced wide early and then raced wide for the majority of the event. Taken wider when SOLAR APEX shifted out to improve leaving the 800m. When asked to comment, rider R. Stewart stated his instructions were to allow the gelding to settle towards the rear and if possible, come with one run. Rider R. Stewart stated that in the early part of the event, he bumped on several occasions with MIRACLE SPIN near the 1400m, and then again near the 1200m. When the pace slackened, MIRACLE SPIN shifted wider to improve, taking SHARP DAZZLER wider on the course. Rider R. Stewart added that in his opinion, the gelding did not appreciate being buffeted again, and when attempting to restrain for cover, SHARP DAZZLER over-raced, making it difficult for him to restrain his mount. Leaving the 800m, he was again taken wider by SOLAR APEX which shifted wider on the course to improve. Mr. Stewart added that in his opinion RED Dazzler was not suited by the tempo or being buffeted on several occasion in running, which had an effect on its finishing effort. Stewards noted his comments. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 9: SKY RACING QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP         1350 M

APUNTAR – Cast its off-hind plate and was reshod prior to the start. Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted the near-hind plate after returning to the enclosure.  
 
POSTER GIRL – Near the 200m, when racing keenly, improved onto the heels of AZAFRAN and shifted in, before being very awkwardly placed at the heels of the tiring AIRSWING, resulting in AIRSWING being galloped on and POSTER GIRL blundering and becoming unbalanced.
 
AIRSWING – Laid out when under pressure leaving the 250m. Approaching the 200m when tiring, was galloped on from behind and became unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed multiple lacerations to its near-hind.  
 
SHERAQUAY – Slow to begin.
 
BOLSHEVIC ROAD – Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages.  
 
Race 10:LADBROKES MATES MODE POTS OPEN HANDICAP         1350 M

NIKAU SPUR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Lost its near-fore plate.
 
IRISH SONGS – Over-raced in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  
 
AMORE VELOCE – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
 
CORFE CASTLE – When asked to comment on CORFE CASTLE’s performance, rider G. Cartwright stated that in her opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated todays racing surface and was disappointing.
 
FLEUR DU MONDE – Slow to begin.
 
DON'T STOP – Fractious in the barriers, breaking through before the start was effected. Declared a late scratching by order of stewards at 5:05pm. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P. Nolan was advised that DON’T STOP will be required to obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again. Jockey M. Du Plessis, after being assessed by QAS staff and the club doctor, was cleared of any injuries.
 
On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on DON’T STOP to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:

1st – SWISS EXILE – 3c win, 3c place.
2nd – EN POINTE – 4c place.
3rd – BEAUX RUMBLE – 3c place.
 
BEAUX RUMBLE – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
 



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 4: Rider C. Collis – AR131(a) – Careless riding – Severe
Race 6: Rider S. Rutledge – AR131(a) – Careless riding - Severe

Fines
 
Race 6 & 8: Rider R. Maloney – AR190(3) – Accepting a ride when overweight - $500


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
 
PRINCE LEVI
ADIELLA
FEARLESS THINKING
NOVEMBER FALLS
NAVAL SEAL
VICTORY WIN

Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners

Warnings/bars
 
Race 10: 14 DON’T STOP – Barrier Certificate (Barrier manners)
 
Bleeders
 
Race 4: RIMBAUD - Bled both nostrils (AR79(4)) – Stood down 3 months, 1000m trial or gallop, Veterinary Certificate.
Race 5: BOLD BOURBON - Bled both nostrils (AR79(4)) – Stood down 3 months, 1000m trial or gallop, Veterinary Certificate.
 


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: 10 MAIKROW – K. Wilson-Taylor, 13 INDAZA – C. Collis, 14 MEHRETU – D. Thornton
Race 2: 1 PRINCE LEVI – B. Wheeler, 2 HE’S A SAINT (NZ) – J. Lloyd
Race 3: 2 ADIELLA – T. Fenlon, 4 SELLING SUNSET – B. Thornton, 6 POWER ACE – E. Lang,10 FEARLESS THINKING (NZ) – T. Brooker
Race 4: 1 RIMBAUD – T. Fenlon, 6 GOOD LIEUTENANT – C. Graham, 8 BOYS NIGHT OUT – D. Thornton, 9 TEXAS FIREBALL – M. Harley, 10 VORACIOUS – E. Lang
Race 5: 2 BOLD BOURBON (NZ) – B. Thornton, 5 TEXAS (NZ) – E. Chaves, 15 RHUVAAL – C. Bellamy
Race 6: 18 TREASURER – G. Cartwright
Race 7: 4 HYDE – T. Fenlon, 14 AIDEN – B. Wheeler
Race 8: 1 TENZING (NZ) – C. Collis, 14 SHARP DAZZLER – R. Stewart
Race 10: 8 CORFE CASTLE – G. Cartwright, 17 BEAUX RUMBLE – S. Rutledge, 18 EN POINTE – T. Fenlon
 

Late scratchings

Race 10: 14 DON’T STOP – 5:05pm
 

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 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.