RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.10 AM
RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – 5.4

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, G. Dimsey
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Judge – P. Chilton, I. Shultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – M. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From Doomben, 30.8.14 – Race 2.

Trainer T. Crane reported that Novikov has now been sent for a spell after it was found to be exhibiting muscle soreness in the girth area.

Race 8.

Trainer P. Hulbert reported that Baron Douro laid in in the home straight and that he has since had the horse examined by a veterinarian and was found to have a muscle tear in the near hind quarters, which he believed may have occurred when the horse jumped from the barriers.


GENERAL

Mr J. Robbins was fined $200 for riding trackwork when unlicensed.

As R. Murray was indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.





Race 1: BOQ Mooloolaba & Chancellor Park F&M Maiden Plate – 1300m

GLITTER FACE – Arrival on course was delayed due to transport difficulties. Examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

VINTAGE BON – Raced wide without cover in the early stages. Rider reported he had been instructed to ride the horse in a more forward position, however during the early stages he realised he would be caught wide and attempted to press forward and then elected to restrain and take up a position in the back half of the field.

ELEGANT MACHINE – Inconvenienced by another runner on jumping away. After being restrained after passing the 900m, commenced to overrace and hung out. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Following this event, stewards were made aware that the gelding had a minor laceration to the inside of its mouth, which was an old injury, which with treatment was healing. Stewards interviewed trainer D. Meagher, who indicated that this injury had been present for a short time and with treatment had been healing, and, in his opinion, had healed sufficiently for the horse to race. Stewards in the circumstances reprimanded Mr Meagher for failing to notify stewards of this condition prior to the horse running in this event. A swab sample was taken from the horse.

AN TEALLACH – Tightened onto hind quarters after passing the 900m and had to be restrained. Finished tailed off. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

GALLIVANTING – Rider reported that when placed under pressure in the home straight, the mare raced greenly for a short distance.

DEEP POCKETS – Disappointed for clear running near the 150m and obliged to steady and alter course. Then had difficulty gaining clear running over the final 100m.

GAYLEN – Raced wide without cover throughout.


Race 2: Butler McDermott Lawyers CG&E Maiden Plate – 1300m

HIS REDEMPTION – Slow to begin.

CALL ME BILLY – Steadied near the 1000m.

NOTHING VENTURED – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance passing the 200m.

NOT TO KNOW – Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

JOHNNY FEEDBACK – Raced wide throughout.

MR DELTORO – Raced wide throughout.

MAN OF LAW – Stewards interviewed trainer D. Forster and rider M. Cahill regarding the horse’s performance. Jockey Cahill indicated that from the good alley today the horse was able to take up a more forward position, however after entering the home straight, did not respond to his riding as anticipated and proved disappointing. Trainer Miss Forster was of the view that the horse may not be suited to being ridden in a forward position and would instruct riders in future to endeavour to have the gelding positioned in the second half of the field as it has performed well when ridden in this manner. She also indicated it was her intention to continue with the current preparation and would look to step the horse up over more ground. Miss Forster undertook to report to stewards any abnormality that comes to light that may have had a bearing on today's performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities, and a swab sample was taken.


Race 3: Wimmers Premium Softdrinks QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1200m

HAZARD BAY – Rider dislodged behind the barriers resulting in a delay to the start. After travelling a short distance up the 1400m shute, the horse was inspected by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.

DREAMWORLD BOUND – Proved difficult to load into the barriers, causing a further delay to the start.

EIGHT CHANCE – Jumped away awkwardly, making heavy contact with the barrier partition before being inconvenienced by another runner.

DAZZLING GIRL – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with another runner. Improved onto heels and shifted wider on the track when the pace slackened approaching the 700m. After having difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight, shifted out near the 200m, inconveniencing another runner. Rider lost the use of her near-side rein for a short distance passing the 200m, causing the horse to lay in.

BURLEIGH BULLET – Steadied when placed in restricted room leaving the 1100m.

BALAKLAVA – Raced ungenerously and shifted in and away from another runner near the 1100m.

ELIZONDO – Forced wider on the track approaching the 700m by another runner and obliged to race extremely wide from that point onwards. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

RAPIDE ET FURIEUX – Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

MADAM FRAN – Inconvenienced near the 200m.

BOARD DIRECTOR – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

THANK YOU – Finished tailed off. Vetted and found to be making an abnormal respiratory noise and had sustained laceration to the near hind leg. Connections were advised to report to stewards the results of an endoscopic examination and veterinary report.


Race 4: Kerrod Walters Brightaire Property Services QTIS 3yo Maiden H'cap – 1200m

MORE LIES - As A. Best was to be overweight, T. Harrison was substituted as the rider. A. Best was fined $100.

TRUBIA – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground.

EPIC FLIGHT – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with another runner.

I’M ALONE – Jumped away awkwardly.

CLOCKWORK – Shifted in away from another runner and lost ground when being restrained from heels leaving the 800m.

ADIZERO – Tightened for room near the 800m, became awkward and lost ground. Rider stated that at no stage did it travel comfortably and after receiving some interference near the 800m did not feel comfortable, became awkward in its action when placed under pressure in the home straight and weakened badly over the final 200m. A veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A swab sample was taken. Trainer J. Thompson was notified that the filly must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before starting again.

CASHINKO – Had to be restrained from heels near the 400m.

FUSINA – Raced wide throughout.

TAMBO’S HEART – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding on a number of occasions.

KNIGHT ERRANT – Raced wide throughout.

I’M ALONE – Lost its near hind plate in running.

Race 5: Yalumba Wines Benchmark 80 H'cap – 1000m

EMERTON – Dislodged its rider prior to the start of the race, and after being loose for a short time was recaptured, examined by the veterinary surgeon and was cleared to start.

DARCEY – Jumped away awkwardly, losing significant ground. Stewards asked P. Wolfgram to comment on the performance. He indicated that after being very slow to begin he was obliged to place heavy pressure on the horse throughout the early and middle stages. Trainer M. Dunn indicated he was not dissatisfied with the performance, given that the horse was so slow to begin, adding that the mare was doing its best work over the concluding stages. He also indicated to stewards he was of the view that the mare would be better suited to races over longer distances.

WHO WILL – Slow to begin and failed to muster early speed. L. Tarrant reported that at no stage did the horse travel comfortably, to the extent he was forced to apply the whip in the early stages, and after being afforded clear running in the early stages of the home straight, his mount did not respond to his riding and weakened over the concluding stages.
Race 6: XXXX Class 5 H'cap – 1600m

BOOGIE SHOES – Connections advised after leading last start that it would be ridden just behind the speed today. Overraced in the early stages and settled outside the lead.

THIRSTY FOR BLOOD – Significantly slow to begin. After passing the 1200m when the pace was only steady, was ridden forward and assumed the lead passing the 800m.

MAUGHAN – After passing the 1200 when the pace was only steady, was ridden forward and racing outside the leader passing the 800m.

SKATING AWAY – Raced wide from leaving the 800m.

DIAPHYSIS – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Apprentice B. Appo was fined $100 for changing boots after weighing out.



Race 7: Coca Cola Amatil F&M Class 3 Plate – 1400m

SPOT ON MAGGIE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

BALGOWNIE – Raced ungenerously with its head in the air throughout the race, and in the home straight laid in under pressure, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten near the 200m.

INDIANA HEART – Raced awkwardly in the home straight when placed under pressure, and then was tightened for room near the 200m and had to be checked before weakening badly over the final 200m. A veterinary examination revealed soreness over the rump. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.

SPOT ON MAGGIE – Held up rounding the home turn and then disappointed for clear running after passing the 400m, before being obliged to alter course approaching the 300m. The rider was again obliged to alter course to gain clear running approaching the 100m.

DOLPHUS – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight, then was steadied when held up near the 200m and went to the line without being fully tested.

MOON AND THE STARS – Raced wide throughout.


Race 8: www.sctc.com.au CG&E Entires Class 3 Plate – 1400m

LAUTERBRUNNEN – Became awkward for a short distance leaving the 800m. Steadied to avoid heels to avoid the heels of ROYAL JESTER after passing the 100m. G. Colless, rider of ROYAL JESTER, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten.

ROYAL JESTER – Raced wide from the 700m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GAME THIEF – Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight until approaching the 200m.

BIRDIE BLITZ – Trainer T. Bourke reported to stewards it would now be his intention to send the gelding for an immediate spell.


Race 9: Kerrod Walters Brightaire Property Services Class 4 H'cap – 1200m

PIGGY BANK – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ZELLARO – Had difficulty securing clear running for a short distance after passing the 200m.

ON THE DECK – Shifted in under pressure in the home straight, causing the rider to stop riding and straighten after passing the 100m.

ROGERTHEREDNECK – Raced 3 wide without cover.

ROJO GRANDE – Rider S. Fawke stated that the gelding overraced outside the lead in the early and middle stages and, in his opinion, this contributed to the disappointing performance. Trainer D. Meagher agreed with the comments of his rider and advised stewards he would notify them of anything that comes to light in the days following which may have had a bearing on the performance.





















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Dan Meagher – Trainer – Fail to report condition prior to race – AR140
Race 8. Glen Colless – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*


Fines
John Robbins – Trackwork rider - Ride trackwork when unlicensed – $200 - LR7*
Race 4. Adam Best – Jockey – O’weight - $100 – AR120(b)*
Race 6. Beau Appo – A/jockey – Alter gear after weighing out - $100 – AR118A*


Absent jockeys
Rachael Murray – Injured – Cert. Required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Dame Destiny, Duke Of Cambridge, No Problem, Boogie Shoes, Strutter, Diaphysis

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Adizero

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Thank you – Abnormal respiratory noise – Results of endoscopic exam, and veterinary report – AR8(t)
Race 4. Adizero – Poor performance – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 7. Indiana Heart – Soreness over rump – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 3. Madam Pink – C. Kearney
Race 4. More Lies – To be advised
Race 5. Opal Ombra – B. Grylls
Race 8. Picture It – B. Grylls




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