RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 1 MARCH 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 6 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 6.34

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, K. Daly, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


GENERAL

As J. Morris and S. Fawke were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet. .


Race 1: Costa Construction QTIS 2yo F&M Maiden Plate – 1200m

The start of this race was delayed when Ultra Ego proved difficult to load.

ULTRA EGO – Slow to begin. Improved onto heels when the pace slackened near the 800m and had to be steadied.

ABBEY DAZZLER - Improved onto heels when the pace slackened near the 800m and shifted wider on the track for a short distance.

FAVOURED GRACE – Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.

LADY NO MORE – Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight.






Race 2: Karalee Park Pty Ltd Maiden H'cap – 1600m

As K. Wharton was to be overweight, B. Grylls was substituted as the rider of Amusement. K. Wharton was fined $100.

Apprentice T. Williams was fined $100 for failing to claim down to her riding weight on Grand Mariner.

CHOSEN HEART – Slow to begin and lost significant ground. Improved onto heels leaving the 1200m when the pace slackened and had to be steadied.

ZANBERBEER – Raced wide throughout and weakened to finish a distant last.


Race 3: Mask Events Class 2 H'cap – 2200m

OUTSTRIP – Declared a late scratching at 12.43 after being injured in its float en route to the track. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.

MESTALLA – Stewards questioned jockey R. Wiggins and stable representative Mr S. Jones regarding the performance of the horse. In particular, jockey Wiggins was questioned as to his positioning of the gelding as the horse has an established racing pattern to be in the forward half of the field, and despite this jockey Wiggins appeared to steady at the start to take up a position at the tail of the field. He explained that shortly after the start he was dictated by Sunset Raider which forced him in and caused him to make the decision to take up a rearward position as he had been given no specific instructions other than to have the horse travel comfortably. Stable representative S. Jones confirmed that he had given no specific instructions other than to have the horse travel comfortably however he had expected the horse to be in the forward half of the field, and was surprised that the horse was settled at the tail of the field. He also added that the gelding had been entered for an 1800m event last week, which was called off, he was of the view that this may have left the horse slightly underdone for todays event. Stewards advised jockey Wiggins that after reviewing the patrol footage and given the horse’s racing history they were not entirely satisfied with his explanation and informed him that a review of the betting surrounding Mestalla would be undertaken. Post race vet inspection revealed that the horse had a slower then normal recovery rate.

SUNSET RAIDER – Shifted wider on the track to improve when the pace steadied after passing the 1800m and took up a position outside the lead passing the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.


Race 4: South East Civil Maiden H'cap – 1200m

As R. Wiggins was to be overweight, L. Cassidy was substituted as the rider of Mostly Lucky. R. Wiggins was fined $200.

MOSTLY LUCKY – Change of tactics – To be ridden more quietly from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden further back after being slow to begin and losing significant ground.

MASTER CAT – Slow to begin.

PURE CHARM – Inconvenienced at the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.

LEGALLY COOL – Inconvenienced at the start and lost ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to the near hind leg consistent with being galloped on.

SILENT DUKE – Jumped away awkwardly making contact with another runner.

HIDDEN ABILITY – Caught wide in the early stages and allowed to stride forward to take up the leading position near the 800m.

WEWONYA – Hung out from the 500m and this affected the jockey’s riding out of the horse over the final 400m.

SILK AND SATIN – Hung out from leaving the 800m and took no competitive part from that point onwards. Connections were advised that the filly must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start.

HIGH SHADY – Stewards asked rider P. Hamilton to comment on the performance of the horse. He stated he did not want to pressure the horse in the early stages because at its most recent jumpout the horse had a tendency to overrace up on to heels in the early stages and therefore he did not wish to be overly vigorous out of the barriers. Jockey P. Hamilton was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.


Race 5: Yandina Hotel Class 1 H'cap – 1000m

Trainer P. Busuttin was fined $100 for failing to present the Document of Description for Olive Com.

VAINACIOUS – Slow to begin.

OLIVE COM – Overraced from the 800m until approaching the 400, at which point it shifted out and made heavy contact with another runner.

ROSIE’S COMMAND – Inconvenienced rounding the home turn.

POCILLO – Held up for clear running from the 600m until approaching the 400m.

BULLET ONE – Suffered an injury shortly after entering the home straight and was then eased down and retired from the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer T. Sears indicated the horse would be retired from racing, however was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided and that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start should these circumstances change.

GHERARDINI – A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly had received lacerations to the off hind leg consistent with being galloped on.


Race 6: Garrards Horse and Hound Class 3 H'cap – 1000m

The start of this race was delayed in order to hold for an interstate venue and was further delayed when DEITCH became fractious in the barriers and having to undergo a veterinary examination, which subsequently cleared the horse to take its place in the field.

BEAU JEZ – Slow to begin and finished a distant last, taking no competitive part in the event. . A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind. Trainer’s representative Mr Glen Thompson was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required and also in view of the disappointing performance would have to trial to the stewards’ satisfaction prior to its next race start.

FATHER SHADY – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

TOP TONE – Blundered passing the 800m.

BIT OF A HERO – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 800m.

DEITCH – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J. Taylor indicated the horse became fractious prior to the start and sweated up badly, which, in his opinion, may have had a detrimental effect on the performance. He added that the horse was looking for races over longer distances.

STANATHOL – Inconvenienced and forced wider by another runner near the 500m.

PAYBACK – Rider T. Bell reported the horse made an abnormal respiratory noise during the event. Trainer T. Sears indicated that the horse would now be sent for a spell and he would seek veterinary advice in respect of a possible respiratory concern, and gave an undertaking to stewards to report any surgical procedures which may be required.


Race 7: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks BM70 H'cap – 1200m

GOTITALLWRONG – As apprentice S. Fawke was indisposed due to illness, trainer R. Heathcote made application to permit a senior rider to take the engagement as there was no suitable apprentice available. Stewards acceded to this request and permitted jockey M. Cahill to ride the mare.

HENNY’S HERO – Declared a late scratching at 4 pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the tie up stalls injuring itself and trainer Mrs C. Hickey, who suffered an injury which required ambulance attention. Due to this the start of this race was delayed.

All monies invested on Henny's Hero withdrawn by the order of the stewards at 4pm to be refunded with the following deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and place-getters prior to 4pm:

1 cent in the dollar for the Win #3
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5
2 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11

SP bets are not subject to deductions

TANZANITE – Held up rounding the home turn. Jockey J. Byrne reported it had been his intention to settle more forward in the event, however the mare was slowly away and this resulted in him being positioned in the second half of the field.

GLENDARA – Overraced and had to be restrained from heels when the pace commenced to slacken approaching the 800m. Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

REVACIOUS – Raced wide without cover throughout.

COLOUR CHARGE – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Jockey D. Browne reported that his mount, which was having its first start back from a spell, was not suited to the distance of today’s event and, in his opinion, would take benefit from the run and would be suited to races of 1400m and beyond.


Race 8: Sky Racing Class 1 H'cap – 1400m

The start of this race was initially delayed when THE DEESTRUCTOR after being loaded in the gates kicked out behind and lost its off hind plate. After being replated and undergoing a veterinary examination the gelding was cleared to start.

LUCKY NIC – Declared a late scratching at 4.57 pm on veterinary advice after kicking out of the gates, sustaining a laceration to the medial aspect of the nearside hock..

All monies invested on Lucky Nic were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

25 cents in the dollar for the Win #9
21 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
21 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #10
22 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #12

SP bets are subject to deductions

TESTA MY POLISH – Slow to begin.

CALEDONIA’S CALL – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and had to be checked from heels.

A RARE OLD TIME – Tightened for room leaving the 1200m and forced across heels of another runner, resulting in the horse blundering and losing significant ground.

LAKI LAKI – Raced wide throughout.

REFUSTRESS – Rider B. Ainsworth reported it had been her intention to be aggressive out of the barriers and ride the horse in a forward position, however the mare was slow to begin. This resulted in the horse overracing badly until the 600m, at which point she shifted wider on the track and raced wide from that point onwards.

QUATTRO PASSI – Rider B. Grylls reported that when asked for an effort entering the home straight her mount did not respond as expected and felt flat over the concluding stages. Apprentice B. Grylls was reprimanded for leaving the course without first obtaining permission from the stewards.

















































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Peter Hamilton - Jockey – Use whip 6 times prior to 100m – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)
Bridgett Grylls – A/jockey – Leave course without stewards’ permission – LR48*

Fines
Race 2. K. Wharton – Jockey – O’weight - $100 - AR120(b)*
Taylor Williams – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance - $100 – AR92(12)*
Race 4. R. Wiggins – Jockey – O’weight - $200 - AR120(b)*
Race 5. Patrick Busuttin – Trainer - $100 – Fail to present the Doc. Of Description for Olive Com – AR59A*

Race day injuries/
illness
S. Fawke – Illness – Clearance required*

Absent jockeys
J. Morris – Illness – Cert. required*
S. Galloway – Illness – Cert. required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Skater Girl, Silent Duke, Pocillo

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Outstrip – Injured on way to the track – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 4. Silk And Satin – Hung out – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 5. Bullet One – Lame near hindleg – Stood down one trial and vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 6. Beau Jez – Lame near hindleg/disappointing performance – Off. Trial – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Zamberneer – L. Rolls
Amusement – B. Grylls
Race 4. Hussy Five Oh – S. Drake
Mostly Lucky – L. Cassidy
Race 7. Gotitallwrong – M. Cahill
Race 8. Laki Laki – M. Hellyer
Apache Sox – S. Eilbeck


Late scratchings

Race 3. Outstrip – 12.43
Race 7. Henny’s Hero – 4 pm
Race 8. Lucky Nic – 4.57 pm