QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST POLY TRACK – TUESDAY 1ST MARCH 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING –  Synthetic     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – P Zimmermann, J Williamson, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S Flynn
Swab Attendants – A Challen, L Chaplin
Starter – R Hanson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to a number of riders being unable to attend, stewards permitted riding changes as per the race day summary.
 
Race 1: GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
Night Vision – Raced wide throughout.
 
The Wolverine – Due to transport difficulties T Wolfgram was replaced by A Sewell. Slow to begin. Rider A Sewell reported that his mount was unable to muster early pace and would benefit from a step up in distance.
 
Izara's Dream – Slow to begin. Over-raced and had to be checked from heels approaching the 1100m before shifting wider and racing wide from that point onwards.
 
Rebel Leader – Rider N Fazackerly reported that his mount raced greenly throughout and hung out when rounding the home turn.
 
Taucity – Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance passing the 200m and again over the concluding stages.
 
Cashoffa – Over-raced for a short distance when the pace slackened approaching the 1100m.
 
Evening Out – Slow to begin. Bumped and forced wider near the 1100m.
 
Blazing Fairy – Forced wider near the 1100m. Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 2: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400 metres
 
Best To Hurry – Declared a late scratching at 11:25am due to transport difficulties.
 
Rosie Red Shoes – Slow to begin. Post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Splashing Rossa - Declared a late scratching at 11:25am due to transport difficulties.
 
Race 3: KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 2000 metres
 
Serenade The Cat – Stewards questioned Jockey T Brooker regarding the tactics adopted from the 1200m until approaching the 900m, when she elected to restrain her mount to allow TYCOON PLAYER to cross to the lead, which then resulted in her mount being held up and taken back through the field when TYCOON PLAYER commenced to weaken badly from the 700m. Jockey Brooker explained that it had been her intension to allow TYCOON PLAYER to cross to the lead and then shift her mount away from the fence and race to the outside of that runner, however at a point near the 1000m JETT AUSTIN improved quickly to the outside of her mount and she was then unable to shift wider. Jockey Brooker further added that in hindsight she would have been better served in allowing her mount to stride and attempt to maintain the lead, which would have ensured clear running throughout the event. Stewards found that whilst they agreed that Jockey Brooker had made an error in judgement in allowing TYCOON PLAYER to cross her mount at the relevant point of the event and that she would have been better served in allowing her mount to stride at that point, they could not be satisfied that her decision to steady her mount was so unreasonable to hold her culpable under the rules and took no further action.
 
Found The Mark – Bumped heavily and forced wider near the 600m.
 
Evrynow'n'then – Held up for clear running from the 700m before shifting out in an attempt to improve, making heavy contact with FOUND THE MARK and then obliged to check from heels near the 500m when unable to secure clear running. Rider S Apthorpe was reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Tycoon Player – Raced wide during the early stages before improving to the lead near the 1100m.
 
Day To Favour – Held up for clear running for a short distance passing the 600m.
 
Stellar – Late Scratching on veterinary advice at 1:57pm after injuring itself on route to the course.
 
Race 4: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY Maiden Handicap 1100 metres
 
Sprites – Slow to begin. Rider T Wolfgram was fined the sum of $300 for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Winning Deal - Hung out approaching the home turn and when under pressure in the home straight. During the event the Tongue-tie became displaced which may have had a bearing on the gelding’s performance. Post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.
 
Hell Of A Prince – Slow to begin. Steadied away from heels near the 500m. Rider L Tilley was reprimanded for using his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Marcia Aurelia – Raced wide throughout.
 
Informer – Disappointed for clear running and obliged to steady near the 500m. Rider A Donald was fined the sum of $800 for using her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
Home Owner – Significantly slow to begin.
 
Race 5: SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL/KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS
Fillies & Mares RATINGS 1100 metres
 
Me Mum's Foxy – Slow to begin.
 
Abb Roy - Raced wide throughout.
 
Regal Eyes – Rider M Kennedy was fined the sum of $300 for using her whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR132(7)(a)(ii)
 
Lemon Lover – Post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the off-hind leg.
 
Parlour – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: THE FULL MOON HOTEL ON BRAMBLE BAY Class 2 Plate 1100 metres
 
Mint Strip – Due to transport difficulties B. Stewart was replaced by T. Wolfgram. Clipped heels and fell near the 800m, stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a time and date to be fixed to allow T. Wolfgram to attend who had been transported to hospital for assessment. Post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both the offside stifle and offside elbow.
 
Tallahassee Lassie – Inconvenienced leaving the 800m when MINT STRIP fell.
 
Tinder – Laid out approaching the home turn and had to be steadied. Post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off-hind fetlock, consistent with having been galloped on.
Who Said So (NZ) – Wide throughout.
 
Race 7: SEARLE GARDEN PRODUCTS Colts, Geldings & Entires
RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 H 1100 metres
 
Clickety Clicks – Tightened for room and steadied near the 1000m when racing to the inside of MORGAN’S SMILE, which shifted in when not clear. T Brooker the rider of MORGAN’S SMILE was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Raced in restricted near the 700m.
 
Try To Be Good – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
Point The Wagon – Slow to begin. Over-raced during the early stages.
 
Prince Of Morocco – Slow to begin.
 
Sidewalk – Tightened for room and steadied near the 1000m.
 
Morgan's Smile – Raced wide throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Shannon Apthorpe – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use prior to the 100m
Race 4 – Les Tilley - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use prior to the 100m
Race 7 – Tiffani Brooker – AR131(a) – Careless Riding.
 
Fines
Race 4 – Travis Wolfgram - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use prior to the 100m - $300
Race 4 – Alisha Donald - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use prior to the 100m - $800
Race 5 – Minonette Kennedy - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – Whip use prior to the 100m - $300

Suspensions
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
Race 6: T. Wolfgram – medical certificate and cog test required.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Race 1: S. Lacy – acceptable reasons
Race 3: N. Masuda – acceptable reasons
Race 6: B. Stewart – acceptable reasons.
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Race 6 – MINT STRIP - Fall
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
NIGHT VISION, THE WOLFERINE, HEART VANDELAY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6 – MINT STRIP – Veterinary certificate required.
 
Falls
Race 6 – MINT STRIP
 
Adjourned inquiries
Race 6 – MINT STRIP fall.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
R1: S. Lacy replaced by N. Thomas
R1: T. Wolfgram replaced by A. Sewell
R3: N. Masuda replaced by S. Collett
R6: B. Stewart replaced by T. Wolfgram
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 2: Ma Dushka – @7:55am due to transport difficulties.
Race 2: Splashing Rossa – @11:25am due to transport difficulties.
Race 2: Best To Hurry – @11:25am due to transport difficulties.
Race 3: Stellar– @1:57pm Vets advice.
Race 7: Mr Ward – @7:55am due to transport difficulties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.