RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2013

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 5.2

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Reid, P. McLean, J. Hackett
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golly
Veterinarian – C. Johnson
Swab attendants – M. Johnstone, R. McCrae
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Unwin
Starter – S. Elhers
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

Race 1: Bundilla Dry Cleaners Class 1 H'cap – 1000m

ANCHORFEL (G. Goold) and MY BLING (L. Tarrant) both jumped away awkwardly and made contact.

WILDWOOD OAKS (A. Merritt) and EL LOCO (C. Kearney) were both slow to begin.

App. Jockey M. McKenzie, rider of OUTBACK LIGHTNING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 700m, he allowed his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of AFLEET ASSASSIN (J. Hoopert), which had improved to the inside of OUTBACK LIGHTNING, resulting in AFLEET ASSASSIN being tightened for room and jockey J. Hoopert having to check that gelding and lost his position in the event. Apprentice McKenzie was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 8 December and to expire at midnight, 18 December 2013.

Over the concluding stages, OUTBACK LIGHTNING (M. McKenzie) shifted out under pressure, forcing IRRESISTIBLE ME (P. Holmes) wider on the track. M. McKenzie, rider of OUTBACK LIGHTNING, was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

BAR QUEEN JOJO lost its off fore plate in running.


Race 2: Proliquor Class 3 H'cap – 1600m

SMILES FOR LAYLA (J. Morris) jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground.

Rounding the home turn, SMILES FOR LAYLA shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so made heavy contact with BREAK THE MOMENT (A. Merritt) on a number of occasions and forcing it wider on the track.

Shortly after entering the home straight, apprentice S. Payne, rider of DECKED OUT, attempted to take a tight run to the inside of RHAPSODIC (J. Hoopert). A short distance later, RHAPSODIC shifted in slightly under pressure away from IN HIS IMAGE (M. Hughes), which also commenced to shift ground. This resulted in DECKED OUT being placed in restricted room, causing its rider to take hold and lose ground. After taking evidence from all riders involved, stewards could not be satisfied that any rider displayed carelessness which would render them culpable under the rules and took no action, deeming this to be a racing incident.


Race 3: Ideal Electrical BM80 H'cap – 1200m

LADY GUEVARA (J. Taylor) was tightened for room shortly after the start between KELTIC HONOUR (K. Yoshida) and AGENT BLUE (S. Payne), which shifted in.

HI JO SILVER (L. Tarrant) raced wide throughout.


Race 4: Noosa Civic TAB Class 2 H'cap – 1200m

Trainer E. Singh was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for FAYEZ, which proved difficult to load and then stood flatfooted at the start, losing considerable ground.

Correct weight was delayed whilst stewards viewed the patrol film over the concluding stages in the home straight to ascertain if there were grounds to lodge a protest on behalf of M. McKenzie, rider of the 3rd placegetter, ASTATUS, against BELL’S EXPRESS (J. Morris) being declared 2nd. After viewing the relevant films over the final stages, stewards were satisfied that no objection should be lodged and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings. Stewards however issued a reprimand against jockey E. Wilkinson, rider of the winner, FOREST WAY, for failing to stop riding his mount when it shifted out under pressure.

DESTINY’S ANGEL (L. Tarrant) and HITMAN HARRY (P. Homes) were both slow to begin.

After being held up rounding the home turn, ASTATUS (M. McKenzie) then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

Leaving the 100m, ASTATUS shifted out under pressure, hampering DWAN (N. Evans) and forcing that horse wider on the track. M. McKenzie, rider of ASTATUS, was reprimanded for this incident.

A post race veterinary examination of HITMAN HARRY, which weakened over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.



Race 5: Perry’s Sunshine Coast Event Hire Class 1 H'cap – 1400m

Correct weight was delayed to allow the connections of the 2nd placegeter, WESTERN BUZZ, to view the stewards patrol film in the straight to ascertain if there were grounds to lodge a protest against SUGGESTA STAR being declared the winner. Subsequently, a protest was not lodged.

SUGGESTA STAR had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight and improved to the inside of DINNA SIGN (G. Goold), and shortly afterwards shifted out under pressure, inconveniencing that runner.

Over the concluding stages, SUGGESTA STAR continued to shift out under pressure, making contact with STORM (T. Bell) and forcing that horse wider on the track.

BIANROSES bled during the event. As this was the second occasion on which its has bled, BIANROSES will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.

P. Holmes, rider of PRICKLY BALLROOM, was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

P. Holmes, rider of the 4th placegetter BALLROOM, was fined $300 for weighing in overweight.


Race 6: Haymans Electrical Caloundra Maiden H'cap – 1200m

Connections advised that TUSKEGEE SUNRISE would be ridden midfield if circumstances permit. TUSKEGEE SUNRISE was ridden accordingly and overraced throughout the race.

SIMPLY CHANEL (L. Tarrant) reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on SIMPLY CHANEL.

RED ‘N’ BROWN (P. Homes), which was slow to begin, lost further ground when inconvenienced by CORUBA QUEEN (G. Goold), which jumped away awkwardly, almost dislodging its rider.

POLOIDAL (M. Hellyer) jumped away extremely awkwardly.

RED ‘N’ BROWN raced very greenly throughout the race, causing its rider to be unable to fully test the gelding in the home straight. Trainer T. Hall was advised that a warning would be placed on RED ‘N’ BROWN regarding its racing manners.








Race 7: Race Zone Racing Supplies Maiden H'cap – 1600m

Connections advised that WHITTLESEA LASS, which led at its most recent start, will be ridden in a midfield position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.

LIKE LALA (P. Homes) was considerably slow to begin. Trainer B. Park was advised that he would be required to provide a barrier certificate for LIKE LALA prior to its next race start.

ENCLOSURE (A. Allen) was slow to begin.

Stewards inquired into the handling of handling GIVE IT BERRIES. Of particular concern was the fast pace which the mare set when leading. Apprentice Jeffries explained that she had been instructed to take up a forward position and therefore rode vigorously during the early stages, and when passing the 1500m elected to place further pressure on GIVE IT BERRIES in order to cross CRAIGLEA RELOAD (K. Yoshida) to assume the lead. Apprentice Jeffries stated she attempted to restrain the mare after passing the 1400m, however GIVE IT BERRIES took charge and she was unable to ease the mare’s pace until passing the 800m. Trainer Mr M. Spackman confirmed the instructions, adding that this was the mare’s first start over 1600m. After considering the evidence tendered, stewards advised apprentice Jeffries that, in their opinion, she had erred in riding vigorously to cross CRAIGLEA RELOAD. This caused GIVE IT BERRIES to race keenly. Miss Jeffries was further advised that stewards would monitor her rides in the future as this ride fell below an acceptable standard.

ENCLOSURE bled during the event. Connection were advised that ENCLOSURE would be barred for 3 months from racing.






















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Michael McKenzie – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 4. Eddie Wilkinson – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 4. Tegan Harrison – A/jockey – Fail to fulfill engagement – AR85B*
Race 5. Patrick Holmes – Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m - AR137A(5)(a)(i)*

Suspensions
Race 1. Michael McKenzie – A/jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 8.12.13 to m/n 18.12.13 - AR137(a)*

Fines
Race 6. Patrick Holmes – Jockey – Weight in overweight – 4th – $300 - AR145


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Red Mint, Just Take it

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Anchorfel, Opal Ombra, Mavro.


Warnings/bars
Race 4. Fayez – Difficult to load, stood flatfooted at start – B/cert – AR8(t)
Race 6. Red ‘N’Brown – Raced greenly throughout – Warning
Simply Chanel – Reared at start losing considerable ground – Warning
Race 7. Like Lala – Considerably slow to begin – B/certificate - AR8(t)

Bleeders
Race 5. Bianroses – 2nd bleed – Lifetime bar from racing – AR53A
Race 7. Enclosure – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Let’s Party – A. Spinks





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