RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2011

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – CUSHION RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Gillard
Stewards – S. Kelly, T. Quick, C. Gribble
Clerk of Scales – C. Albrecht
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen, R. Elsworthy
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – P. Briton, J. Holcombe
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Supplementary Report

As K. Ashton, S. Galloway and E. Wilkinson were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Yalumba Wines Class 2 H'cap - 1000m
1st – Incitement 2nd – Rapt In Rhythm 3rd – Conahy 4th - Aequitas

The start was delayed slightly when CONAHY (G. Geran) was reluctant to proceed to the barriers.

STRATUM FORCE (J. Taylor) began awkwardly and after being ridden along, then commenced to overrace in the early stages.

Leaving the 800m, RAPT IN RHYTHM (N. Evans) was inclined to hang in and had to be steadied from the heels of FIVESTAR LASS (P. Schmidt).

CONAHY (G. Geran) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FIVESTAR LASS, apprentice P. Schmidt reported that whilst the mare travelled well in the early stages of the event, the horse failed to respond to her riding as anticipated and, in her opinion, was disappointing. Trainer D. Murphy agreed with apprentice Schmidt’s comments, adding that it was now his intention to give FIVESTAR LASS a short let up from racing. A post-race veterinary examination of FIVESTAR LASS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.

Stewards questioned trainer D. Wheeler regarding the improved performance of INCITEMENT. Mr Wheeler stated that, in his opinion, the gelding failed to handle the slow conditions of its 2 previous starts, and as such it was his intention now not to start the horse on rain affected surfaces in future. He further added that horse had pleased him in its trackwork leading up to today’s race, and that the addition of blinkers and tongue-tie to the gear of INCITEMENT were also factors in the forward showing. The explanation was noted.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on CONAHY, G. Geran stated it was his intention to ride the horse in a forward position with cover. He added that after beginning only fairly from its wide barrier he endeavoured steady the gelding approaching the 800m to obtain a position closer to the fence, however CONAHY then commenced to overrace and as a result was obliged to race 3 wide. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 2: XXXX 4yo & Upwards Maiden H'cap - 1100m
1st – Whatya Reckon 2nd – Bucket Of Cash 3rd – Lady Gower 4th – Moon Lady

Trainer P. Conomos was fined $50 for presenting DUSTETTE late to the enclosure.

DAYJUR’S MAGIC (C. Priest) and STARSPUN (W. D'Avila) were slow to begin.

MYELLIOT (P. Schmidt) and FIRST PIPEMAJOR (G. Geran) began awkwardly.

LADY GOWER (C. Kearney) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with its outside barrier gate.

Shortly after the start when being ridden along, LADY GOWER shifted in, making contact with MYELLIOT on 2 occasions prior to the 800m.

STALWART WOMAN (J. Hoopert), BUCKET OF CASH (B. Wallace) and FIRST PIPEMAJOR (G. Geran) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MYELLIOT, apprentice P. Schmidt stated that whilst its was the intention to lead on the gelding today, her mount was challenged in the lead by LADY GOWER and MYELLIOT was reluctant to come back when being steadied. She added however that whilst being pressured, in her opinion, MYELLIOT travelled comfortably in the lead. P. Schmidt further added that she was disappointed that the gelding did not respond better to her riding over the concluding stages. Trainer D Schmidt agreed with apprentice Schmidt ‘s assessment and advised stewards that it would now be his intention to send the horse for a spell, and will experiment with a gear change for its next start. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 3: Contour Consulting Engineering QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1100m
1st – Angelus Belle 2nd – Rogertehredneck 3rd – Rockin Party 4th – Just Pink

Stewards permitted ANGELUS BELLE to race in winkers and not blinkers as advertised in the race book after T. Sears declared that ANGELUS BELLE had never raced in blinkers and raced in winkers at its last start at Dalby on 27 November 2010. An announcement to this effect was given to the track broadcast. At a subsequent inquiry, it was substantiated that ANGELUS BELLE did in fact wear blinkers at its previous start and as a result of submissions from Mr Sears did race in incorrect gear today. Mr Sears pleaded guilty to a charge under AR140B and was fined the sum of $300.

The start of this race was delayed when INFIRST was presented to the enclosure without its advertised gear, necessitating gear having to be added to the horse and as a result arriving late at the barriers. Trainer P. Perkins was fined $100 for presenting INFIRST to the inclosure with incorrect gear.

MISS DRAGONESS (N. Thomas) was slow to begin.

ROCKIN PARTY (J. Taylor) and PERNESE (K. Wharton) began awkwardly.

Near the 900m, MONASKI (C. Priest) had to be steadied when momentarily tightened for room when racing between ANGELUS BELLE (B. Richardson) and INFIRST (B. Wallace), both of which shifted ground slightly.

MISS DRAGONESS commenced to hang out leaving the 800m and shifted wider on the track rounding the home turn despite the efforts of its rider. Trainer K. Deacon was advised that MISS DRAGONESS must perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in an official barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again.

W. D’Avila, rider of JUST PINK, dropped his whip near the 300m.

Leaving the 300m, TOY JET (M. Hellyer) shifted out under pressure, inconveniencing PERNESE.

Near the 200m, KALINGA BELLE (G. Geran) shifted in under pressure, resulting in INFIRST having to be steadied and shift in, inconveniencing MONASKI (C. Priest). G. Geran, rider of KALINGA BELLE, was advised to show greater care when shifting ground.

Passing the 150m, TAMACA ROSA (J. Holder) became unbalanced and shifted out.

INFIRST, ANGELUS BELLE, KALINGA BELLE,, SPANISH FIESTA (M. Hughes) and ROGERTHEREDNECK (T. Huxham) raced wide for the majority of the race.


Race 4: RCQ Class 5 H'cap – 1600m
1st – In His Image 2nd – Star Of Ombra 3rd – Noisy Scooter 4th – Lucy Louise

EDDIE RAPIDO (J. Bowditch) was slow to begin.

MAJESTIC RULER (L. Rolls) began awkwardly.

ROSA DELAGO (D. Griffin) was inclined to race ungenerously and hung out in the early stages.

Near the 50m, NOISY SCOOTER (W. D'Avila) was momentarily crowded for room between STAR OF OMBRA (K. Fuji) and LUCYLOUISE (R. Wiggins), which shifted out under pressure, and then shortly after LUCYLOUISE shifted in becoming awkward on the heels of IN HIS IMAGE, which shifted out under pressure.

NASSAVETTE (M. Hellyer) commence to hang in when placed under pressure in the home straight, proving difficult to ride out.

NOISY SCOOTER raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of IN HIS IMAGE, trainer A. Jones advised stewards that in his opinion the horse’s recent runs had not been poor performances, and the circumstances surrounding its form when it finished 11th of 11 at the Sunshine Coast cushion track on 10 April 2011 when that meeting was transferred from the grass to the synthetic surface, where the horse, in his opinion, did have excuses for that particular run, and was noted by the stewards on the day. He further added that whilst IN HIS IMAGE did rise in grade today, it dropped significantly in weight, which he believed was a telling factor as the horse does perform better when stepped up over distances above 1400m. Stewards noted the explanation.

R. Wiggins, rider of LUCYLOUISE, pleaded guilty to a charge of using his whip in excess of 5 times prior to the 100m. R. Wiggins was fined $200.


Race 5: Reed Property Group Open H'cap - 1000m
1st – Bevagna 2nd –Craiglea Falcon 3rd – Big Tony 4th –

Trainer P. Sexton was fined $100 for failing to submit a gear change for RED FERMENTS by the prescribed time. RED FERMENTS will now race without blinkers.

FASLIYEV DANCER (J. Taylor) was tightened for room on jumping away between SHAKEVA (M. Hellyer) and FINAL CRUNCH (P. Schmidt), both of which shifted ground. A short distance later, SHAKEVA, FASLIYEV DANCER and FINAL CRUNCH were tightened for room between BEVAGNA (D. Griffin), which shifted out, and BIG TONY (O. Turpin), which shifted in.

SNIP ESPRIT (M. Reuben) was slow to begin.

FASLIYEV DANCER raced ungenerously in the early stages.

SHAKEVA, FINAL CRUNCH and BARRAMUNDI (J. Hoopert) raced wide for the majority of the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of BEVAGNA, which was kicked by another runner in the horse tie up area following the event, revealed the mare to be showing signs of soreness in the near foreleg.

Race 6: Hot 91.1 Class 1 H'cap - 1400m
1st – Hussonator 2nd – Ceramic 3rd – I’m Busy 4th – Diamond Ace

CANGRANDE (K. Wharton) got its head down in the barriers as the start was effected and lost ground.

PRINCESS WURABINDA (R. Hancock) began awkwardly.

After being slow to begin, CERAMIC (D. Missen) was tightened for room between I’M BUSY (M. Hughes) and BAYONET CHARGE (D. Griffin), which shifted out, resulting in CERAMIC losing ground.

Near the 1200m, PRINCESS WURABINDA, when overracing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RUSSIAN ROYALTY (J. Bowditch), which shifted in.

BAYONET CHARGE overraced in the early stages of the race.

HUSSONATOR (R. Wiggins) raced wide in the early stages.

From leaving the 500m, DIAMOND ACE (D. Browne) was held up and unable to improve on the heels of the tiring SILVAN PRINCE (M. Hellyer) until a point leaving the 300m.

RUSSIAN ROYAL raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 7: Sunshine Coast Daily Class 3 H'cap – 1400m
1st – Cauldron 2nd – Glare 3rd – Incandescent 4th – Moongla

FAVOURS TRADED (G. Colless) began awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with GLARE (T. Huxham), and then was tightened for room between GLARE, which shifted in, and NO BRAINER (J. Bowditch), which shifted out shortly after the start and as a result lost ground.

FAMOUS CRY (B. Richardson) began awkwardly and was then tightened for room between PICCALI (D. Barron) and MORONGLA (P. Schmidt), which shifted out.

PLAY A KING (R. Wiggins) was slow to begin.

PICCALI (D. Barron) raced wide for the majority of the event.

G. Colless reported that FAVOURS TRADED enjoyed a nice run throughout behind the eventual winner, CAULDRON, however when asked for an effort in the straight, the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of FAVOURS TRADED failed to reveal any significant abnormalities

A post-race veterinary examination of CAULDRON revealed the gelding to be showing signs of slight. post race distress.















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. Paul Conomos – Trainer – Present horse late to enclosure - $50 – AR124*
Race 3. Peter Perkins – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – AR140B(2) - $100*
Tony Sears – Trainer – AR140B – Present and race horse in incorrect gear – AR140B - $300
Race 4. Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to 100m - $200 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 5. Patrick Sexton – Trainer – Fail to advise gear change - $100 – AR140B*

Absent jockeys
K. Ashton – Personal reasons*
S. Galloway, E. Wilkinson – Illness – Certs. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Fivestar Lass

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Miss Dragoness – Hung out – Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Charming Bay – B. Wallace
Race 3. Toy Jet – M. Hellyer
Goodbyetoallthat – J. Bowditch
Race 4. More On The Toe
Race 5. Red Ferments – S. Egan
Fasliyev Dancer – J.Taylor
Snip Esprit – M. Reuben
Race 6. Ceramic – D. Missen
Race 7. Cauldron – D. Browne




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