RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 (UPGRADED GOOD 3 @ 11.50 A.M.)
RAIL – OUT 4M ENTIRE COURSE
PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P Gillard
Stewards – D Aurisch, N Boyle, T Frazer
Clerk of Scales – P Reardon
Judge – P Chilton & R McIntosh
Veterinarian – T Doherty
Swab attendants – A Challen, J Crompton, G Gray, S Flynn
Bookmakers Supervisor – W Flynn
Starter – S Elhers & R Hanson
Stewards Secretary – S Rolls

Race 1: Totally Workwear Morayfield/GA Power Equipment Spares Maiden 4YO & Up SW Plate – 1000m

Stewards permitted ROCKEN OLLIE to race without its advertised gear of a bit lifter due to the trainer not having that piece of gear available. Trainer P. Duncan was fined $100.00. This information was announced via the broadcast system.

FLASH DRAGON – Slow to begin.

I’M THINKING – Slow to begin.

ROCKEN OLLIE – Threw its head in the air approaching the 800m and raced ungenerously for a short distance when being restrained.

ITARA – Improved onto heels near the 100m and had to be steadied.

WINNING SPIRIT – Race 3 wide without cover throughout.

RED SAGA – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.

AGIA MONI – Lost a near fore plate in running.

Race 2: Barry Evans Lifting & Safety QTIS 3YO Maiden SW Plate – 1000m

DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Began awkwardly.
MARKED FOREVER – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure for a short distance near the 150m.

MISHANI FORBIDDEN – Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping another runner.

LIBELULA – Bumped at the start. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

BARAMBAH BELLE - A short distance after the start attempted to buck losing considerable ground and as a result was not fully tested throughout the race. Connections were advised that the filly must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.

KATCH NICCONI – When asked to explain the poor performance jockey S. Galloway stated that in his opinion the filly was not comfortable in its action and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be showing soreness in the near fore shin. Trainer G. Taylor advised stewards it would now be his intention that KATCH NICCONI be sent for an immediate spell however, Mr Taylor was advised should those intentions change and the filly starts in the near future a veterinary clearance must be provided. A swab sample was taken.


Race 3: Bust A Move With Mater Chicks In Pink Maiden H’Cap – 1400m

LUNCHTIME CHOICE – Connections advised they would attempt to ride the horse in a midfield position if circumstances permit. After beginning well commenced to overrace and raced in a forward position.

MAJOR SCOOP – Slow to begin.

KAPSTAR – After being slow to begin shifted wider on the track and improved forward to take a position outside the leader. Hung out for the majority of the race and as a result raced wide throughout. Trainer L. Wheeler was advised that the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of stewards prior to being permitted to race again.

FLINDERS DRAGON – Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide from the 700m. A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which performed below expectations, revealed no abnormalities.

SOLAR BY PANELS – When racing wide commenced to overrace shortly after the start when being restrained to take a position closer to the rail.

MARSHALL STROMBERG – Raced wide without cover throughout.

POWER BEAT – Raced wide throughout.

GEE TWENTY – When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T. Miller reported that whilst he was pleasantly surprised he was of the view that its inside barrier draw, which enabled it to race closer to the lead as compared to its previous starts, was beneficial to its performance today. Mr Miller advised it would now be his intention to step the colt up in distance from that of today’s event. His explanation was noted.


Race 4: WWW.BOOKSGIFTSDIRECT.COM H'Cap – 1200m

Correct weight was delayed to enable the connections of STONECAST which finished a dead heat for 1st to view the photo finish. After viewing the patrol footage trainer G. Duncan and App S. Eilbeck (STONECAST) were satisfied with the Judge’s decision. Mr Duncan and App Eilbeck subsequently lodged an objection against App T. Williams the rider of ROSELLA which also finished a dead heat for 1st in relation to the use of her whip prior to the 100m. After hearing all the evidence and viewing the film it was established that App Williams the rider of ROSELLA struck her mount on eight occasions prior to the 100m mark, which is in breach of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) that stipulates five strikes prior to the 100m mark. As App Eilbeck the rider of STONECAST had ridden within the Rules of Racing, stewards were comfortably satisfied that this breach had a material affect on the result of the placings and therefore upheld the protest. Placings were amended to read:-

1st Stonecast
2nd Rosella
3rd Good Judge
4th Bizarre Rock

App Williams was subsequently fined $400.00.

STONECAST – Slow to begin.

ROSELLA – Overraced in the early stages.

BIG GREEN PONY – Raced wide without cover throughout.

EARLSTOUN RULER – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from one nostril. Trainer G. Hay was advised that the gelding must now gallop 1000m to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.


Race 5: Kelsie’s Hystyle Class 1 H’Cap – 1200m

ALPINE STYLE – Slow to begin. Leaving the 100m hung out under pressure and had to be steadied from heels.

MANKINI LOVE – Slow to begin.

ATOMIC PLAYBOY – Began awkwardly.

NO THANKYOU ALI – Overraced in the middle stages.


Race 6: Moreton All Body Care Class 2 H’Cap – 1400m

SHANTICO – Shortly after the start was tightened for room and had to be steadied.

KEEP ON ROCKING - Shortly after the start was tightened for room and had to be steadied.

BIANTIC – Shifted out shortly after the start.
BOLD AVENUE – Commenced to overrace leaving the 1000m and as a result shifted out and raced wide for the remainder of the event.

LA CIGALE – Overraced in the early stages and had to be steadied from heels leaving the 800m.

SUGAR HIT – Had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight.

WICKED SNIPPETS – A post race veterinary examination of the gelding, which raced below expectations, revealed no abnormalities.


Race 7: NVRE Agents Class 1 H’Cap – 1600m

DON’T RUSH ME – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages.

CORDON ROUGE – Slow to begin.

ENVIRONMENTAL – Slow to begin.

TUMBLING AL – Caught wide in the early stages and was allowed to improve forward before obtaining the lead approaching the 800m. Had to be restrained when tightened for room approaching the winning post by PUNTERS JOURNEY and WICKED TRILOGY, both of which shifted ground under hard riding. Jockeys G. Geran (PUNTERS JOURNEY) and E. Wilkinson (WICKED TRILOGY) were both reprimanded and advised to show greater care in similar circumstances.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. G. Geran – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)
Race 7. E. Wilkinson – Jockey – Careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. P. Duncan – Trainer – Incorrect gear - $100.00 – AR140A
Race 4. T. Williams – App Jockey – Whip use - $400.00 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Flash Dragon, Rocken Ollie, War Hammer, See Bling, Mishani Forbidden, Isis Blues, Minsk, Marshall Stromberg, Rosella, Stonecast, No Thankyou Ali, Atomic Playboy, Savage Hood, Bold Avenue, Keep On Rocking, Don’t Rush Me, Wicked Trilogy, Cordon Rouge

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus Katch Nicconi, Rosella, Kapgun, Cigale

Warnings/bars
Race 2. See Bling – Papers must be produced – Bar – AR8(t)
Race 2. Barambah Belle – Attempted to buck – Barrier trial - AR8(t)
Race 2. Katch Nicconi – Shin soreness – Vet Cert. – AR8(t)

Bleeders
Race 4. Earlstoun Ruler – Bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR53A

Changing of Riding Tactics
Race 3. Lunchtime Choice – Connections advise they will attempt to ride the horse in a midfield position if circumstances permit.

Protests
Race 4. UPHELD - D/Heat 1st Stonecast –v- D/Heat 1st Rosella





Published subject to correction upon revision


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