QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST POLY TRACK
 
SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Synthetic          RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – P Zimmermann, K Daly, A Brook
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
 
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweights at today’s meeting:
Race 2: BEHIND THE SCENES - Hannah Phillips 55kg (+1kg)
Race 7: CLEARY ADONIS – Jake Bayliss 55kg (+1kg)
 
 
 
Race 1: THE PUMP HOUSE QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP         1000 M
 
SAMBUCA – Slow to begin.
 
EAGLE'S FIRE – Began awkwardly. Taken wider rounding the home turn by the riderless MISHANI FIRE.
 
FITZPATRICK – Jumped in at the start and bumped DAITANNA.
 
MISHANI FIRE – Blundered on jumping dislodging rider C Collis and galloped riderless in the field throughout the event, hampering a number of runners rounding the home turn. Underwent a veterinary examination following the race which revealed no abnormalities. Rider C Collis was examined by QAS staff and the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
GREEN LABEL – Raced keenly in the early stages. Taken wider rounding the home turn by the riderless MISHANI FIRE. Momentarily laid in under pressure near the 200m when weakening.
 
DAITANNA – Broke away from handler in saddling enclosure before being quickly restrained, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Bumped at the start. Taken wider rounding the home turn by the riderless MISHANI FIRE.
 
 
 
Race 2: I LOVE TURF MAIDEN HANDICAP   1000 M
 
ARTZ ON FIRE – Proved difficult to load. Fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Co-trainers A & D Simpson were advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners. Began awkwardly.
 
MIDNIGHT MADNESS – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event. Disappointed for a run near the 250m after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of RICHKISS which shifted out before being corrected by its rider.
 
RICHKISS – Jumped in at the start and bumped ISLAND LADY. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 800m and had to be steadied from heels. Held up rounding the home turn and was then obliged to shift in at the entrance to the home straight to secure clear running. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALCAMO BEACH – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BEHIND THE SCENES – Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed symptoms of severe heat stress. Trainer B Phillips was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start. Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
ISLAND LADY – Bumped at the start. Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
MEET IN BRAZIL – When asked to comment rider L Barr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off-hind leg.
 
 
Race 3: LAKESIDE GLASS & ALUMINIUM MAIDEN PLATE      1400 M
 
BELDEVILE – Raced wide for the majority with cover.
 
LUCIFER THE CAT – Raced wide for the majority.
 
MARLEE'S ZANDER – Bumped on jumping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer D Murphy was advised MARLEE’S ZANDER would be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for a period of 3 months, must trial satisfactorily or gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to racing again.
 
PANTHER POWER – Jumped in at the start and bumped STANAGE BAY. Raced keenly in restricted room for a short distance near 1000m.Raced wide for the majority with cover.
 
THE BEST BAD BOY – Checked and lost ground at the start after being tightened between runners. Leaving the 600m improved onto the heels of the tiring LUCIFER THE CAT and was obliged to shift in.Raced wide for the majority with cover.
 
ALWAYS SPLIT TENS – Bumped at the start.
 
SHADED – Raced wide for the majority.
 
STANAGE BAY – Bumped on jumping.
 
PRETTY LITTLE LIAR – Jumped in at the start and bumped ALWAYS SPLIT TENS. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
AMONG US – Jumped out at the start and bumped MARLEE’S ZANDER.
 
 
Race 4: LOVE & PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP         2000 M
 
LEATHER JACKET LEW – Rider B Thornton reported heleft a trailing position near the 1600m and raced outside the leader from the 1400m as LEATHER LEW JACKET is a one paced type and as the horse was travelling in a comfortable rhythm, he did not believe it was in the best interest to restrain at that point of the race. He added LEATHER LEW JACKET commenced to weaken from the 600m and in the home straight he desisted from pressuring the gelding as he was concerned with its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SHADYVALE STORM – Laid out rounding the home turn.
 
SIR LORD – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WORD FROM ABOVE – Raced keenly in the early stages after LEATHER LEW JACKET improved to his outside before being permitted to stride forward and assume the lead near the 1100m.
 
TAVISTORM – Slow to begin. Held near the 700m.
 
MOTAMAYIZ – Bumped and taken wider rounding the home turn when TAVISTORM (M Rodd) shifted out to improve resulting in both M Rodd and J Bayliss, rider of MOTOMAYIZ, coming into contact and their respective mounts becoming momentarily unbalanced. At a subsequent inquiry rider M Rodd was reprimanded for careless riding under AR131(a) for the manner he shifted ground at this point in an attempt to secure clear running. In issuing a reprimand Stewards noted the left arm of M Rodd momentarily contacted rider J Bayliss, however they were comfortably satisfied there was no intent on the part of M Rodd to make contact with jockey Bayliss. In all circumstances both riders were reminded of their obligations under the rules when riding competitively in close proximity.
 
AQUARIUS – Raced wide from the 1100m.
 
GINASUE – Raced wide from the 1100m.
 
 
 
Race 5: ROSS MACLEAN FELLOWSHIP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100 M
 
DARE TO SHARE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
LITTLE VISTA – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SPIRIT OF BRODIE – Slow to begin. Raced awkwardly at heels near the 800m. Raced wide with cover throughout.
 
THE FIXER – Fractious after being loaded into the barriers, was removed, underwent a veterinary examination, and was cleared to start. Change of tactics, to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Rider D Thornton reported THE FIXER raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event and was of the opinion this had a detrimental effect on the finishing effort of the horse in the home straight. Lost both its hind plates in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
BEST SONG – Turned its head as the start was effected and as a consequence was slow to begin. Raced keenly for some distance near the 800m.
 
 
 
Race 6:SOMMER'S FUEL SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1400 M
 
FRECKLE ROCKwas declared a late scratching at 3:21pm on veterinary advice after the horse sustained an injury to the upper hard palate. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on FRECKLE ROCK refunded in full and the following deductions to apply for bets placed prior to 3:21pm:
 
1st DENIED – 0c win, 1c place
2nd OUR FRREE SPIRIT – 12c place
3rd NOBLE STYLE – 7c place 
 
Trainer W Bannerot was advised FRECKLE ROCK would require a veterinary clearance inclusive of an ongoing treatment plan for the gelding.
 
SCOTTISH PRINCE, after being loaded into the barriers, reared resulting in its off foreleg becoming cast for some time, was removed, and subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:42pm on veterinary advice. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on SCOTTISH PRINCE refunded in full and the following deductions to apply for bets placed between 3:21pm and 3:43pm:
 
1st DENIED – 0c win, 0c place
2nd OUR FRREE SPIRIT – 5c place
3rd NOBLE STYLE – 2c place 
 
Trainer P Duff was advised SCOTTISH PRINCE would require a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
 
CENTAUR – Began awkwardly then hampered shortly after and lost ground.
 
PERNELL – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
ENUNCIATION – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
CHANGE THE DEEL – Approaching the 600m improved onto the heels of PAULI and shifted out.
 
STORM FORCE TEN – Shifted in shortly after the start. Improved onto heels approaching the 1200m and was obliged to shift out. Raced wide with cover for the majority.
 
 
 
Race 7: WEALTHMED AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP    1400 M
 
AIDEN – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
IOANE – Began awkwardly, then bumped by ECHO HUNTER a short distance later. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
PARCHEMIN – Laid in shortly after the start despite the efforts of its rider hampering runners to the inside. Trainer P Barron was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of PARCHEMIN.
 
BIRMINGHAM – Hampered when taken in by PARCHEMIN shortly after the start.
 
DAUNTING LADY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CLAUDIUS – When asked to comment on tactics adopted in leading the event, rider S Willis advised it was not her intention to lead, adding the horse can be slow out of the barriers and today, after being very well to begin from the wide barrier and with limited speed shown by runners drawn to the inside, CLAUDIUS raced keenly and as a consequence she allowed the horse to stride forward and lead the event. Apprentice Willis further stated CLAUDIUS can be a difficult horse to restrain in its races and for this reason she was reluctant to over restrain the gelding in the early and middle stages. Trainer P Duff advised it would now be his intention to drop CLAUDIUS back in distance and consider gear changes, adding he would also consider engaging a senior jockey for future race starts.
 
CLEARY ADONIS – Checked shortly after the start when BIRMINGHAM was hampered and taken in by PARCHEMIN which laid in despite the efforts of its rider.Retired from the event passing the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed CLEARY ADONIS to have bled from both nostrils for the first time and also to be displaying symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer T Hurley was advised the geldingwould be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for a period of 3 months, must trial satisfactorily or gallop 1000m in the presence of a steward and must also obtain a veterinary certificate inclusive of a satisfactory ECG test prior to racing again. Mr Hurley indicated he would now review the immediate racing future of CLEARY ADONIS.

 
 
Race 8:TAB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP   1000 M
 
COPPER SUNSET – Slow to begin. Raced keenly and obliged to steady from heels near the 600m.
 
IRON POWER – Slow to begin.Near the 100m momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of STEAL THE FIELD.Raced wide for the majority.
 
BOLD RANSOM – Slow to begin.Raced wide for the majority.
 
FLEUR DE VIE – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
MISSILE ONE – Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
CITY CHICK – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RUSSIAN PINS – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SIDE SHOW SALLY – Began awkwardly.Laid out approaching the 800m.
 
SET ABLAZE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
BULSARA – Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 800m.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5: Trainer W Bannerot – LR67(1) – late rider declaration
Race 5: Trainer I Jones – LR36(6)(a) – fail to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time
Race 5: Jockey M Rodd – AR131(a) – Careless riding
 
Fines
Race 6: Trainer S Kendrick – 67(1) – $200 - late rider declaration

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2: TARGETED
Race 3: PRETTY LITTLE LIAR
Race 4: SIR LORD
Race 4: WORD FROM ABOVE
Race 6: PERNELL
Race 8: FLUER DE VIE
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: ARTZ ON FIRE – barrier manners – warning only
Race 2: BEHIND THE SCENES – symptoms of heat stress – Vet Cert required
Race 6: FRECKLE ROCK – upper hard palate injury – Vet Cert required
Race 6: SCOTTISH PRINCE – reared in barriers - barrier certificate
Race 7: CLEARY ADONIS – cardiac arrhythmia – Vet cert inclusive of ECG, trial
 
Bleeders
Race 3: MARLEE’S ZANDER – bled both nostrils first time – 1000m gallop or trail, stood down 3 months – AR79(4)
Race 7: CLEARY ADONIS – bled both nostrils first time – 1000m gallop or trail, stood down 3 months – AR79(4)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: ALCAMA Beach – Samantha Collett
Race 3: AMONG US – Madeleine Wishart
Race 5: LITTLE VISTA – Dale Smith
Race 6: FRECKLE ROCK – Yvette Lewis
Race 6: CHANGE THE DEEL – Robbie Dolan
Race 6: PAULI – Melea Castle
Race 7: CLEARY ADONIS – Jake Bayliss
Race 7: MUSSEL LINES – Nathan Thomas
Race 8: BULSARA – Shania Willis
Race 8: STEAL THE FIELD – Robbie Dolan
 
Late scratchings
Race 6: FRECKLE ROCK – Vets advice
Race 6: SCOTTISH PRINCE – Vets advice
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.