RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 3 APRIL 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.30 AM
RAIL –9M PENETROMETER – 5.8

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – K. Daly, R. McCrae, T. Fraser
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: Redcliffe Dolphins QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

DAY OF THE FOX – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner. A short distance later was tightened for room and had to be steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

ULTRONEOUS - Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner. A short distance later was tightened for room and had to be steadied.

MEET AND GREET – Held up rounding the home turn and laid in under pressure in the home straight before being directed out near the 200m to secure clear running.

BLOOMIN’S ARRY – Forced wider passing the 400m when bumped by another runner.

DEEP HARBOUR – Forced wider passing the 400m when bumped by another runner.
Raced wide without cover.

BEAUDACIOUS – Disappointed for a run and had to be checked leaving the 200m before altering course and shifting out to secure clear running.


Race 2: Oakes And Sons QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

MADLUCE MISSILE – As B. Stewart’s arrival on course was delayed, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of the horse.

TEXT BOOK – Tightened for room on jumping away and had to be steadied. Raced wide without cover.

LADY ENID – Steadied after passing the 900m when inconvenienced by another runner.

GENERAL SIDEREUS – Steadied to avoid heels leaving the 700m. H. English, rider of GOLDEN SUNSET, was reprimanded for shifting ground when not fully clear.

SIDEREUS ATTACKS – Steadied near the 600m when inconvenienced by another runner.

SANDY STRAITS – Tightened for room and had to be steadied approaching the 100m.

GOLDEN SUNSET – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

WRONG BIAS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GUINIGI PRINCE – Raced wide without cover.


Race 3: Betta Projects Qld Maiden Plate – 1000m

WAR HAMMER – Connections advised the may not necessarily lead and could take up a position just behind the pace. Subsequently took up a position just behind the lead. Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

SHADOW NIGHT – Slow to begin.

ZOUZOUKAKIA – Held up rounding the home turn. Placed in restricted room near the 200m and became unbalanced, and was again inconvenienced near the 100m.

KING DRABADORE – Became unbalanced and lost ground after being inconvenienced by another runner near the 200m. Raced wide without cover.

MAGIC LOOT – Laid out under pressure whilst weakening in the home straight.

JOMAR’S ELEMENT – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

SHUGAR BEL – Raced wide.

BELIEVE THE DREAM – Raced very greenly throughout. A warning was placed on the horse regarding its racing manners. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer R. Wilson advised it was the intention to immediately spell the horse.


Race 4: Kalinga Valley Park Thoroughbreds Class 3 Plate – 1000m

FALCHION – As R. Wiggins’s arrival was delayed due to transport difficulties, A. Allen was substituted as the rider of the horse.

TUSCAN FALLS – Stewards questioned jockey D. Browne regarding the performance and tactics adopted on the gelding. Of particular concern were his actions after the 600m when it appeared he had opportunity to shift wider on the track to improve, and his reasons for failing to take that option, and also after entering the home straight his apparent failure to ride vigorously to secure a run between BEST DANCE YET and MURDER OF CROWS before MURDER OF CROWS shifted out and he was obliged to shift back to the inside, which resulted in him being held up and unable to secure clear running over the final 200m. Jockey Browne explained that BEST DANCE YET, which he was following near the 600m, had begun to shift away from the fence and he was of the view he would be able to improve inside that horse and trail BOBBY BE GOOD. However near the 500m BEST DANCE YET shifted in slightly, resulting in him being placed in an awkward position to the inside of that horse’s heels, and that approaching the 400m, MURDER OF CROWS shifted out, causing him to be taken out across the heels of BEST DANCE YET, and he was obliged to steady. He then explained he considered pressing for a run between those 2 runners approaching the 350m however he was of the view that MURDER OF CROWS had commenced to shift out further and he therefore elected to steady and go back to the inside. He accepted in hindsight he had erred in improving to the inside of BEST DANCE YET. Stewards agreed that this had been an error of judgement and also were quite critical of his failure to attempt to secure a run in the early stages of the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off hind leg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.

SURPRISE RESULT – A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to off-side hock.


Race 5: Balgownie Estate Winery Class 2 H'cap – 1400m

MISHANI PHOENIX – Trainer L. Ross was fined $100 for the late scratching of the horse.

BOLD AND GROOVY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

JACK LANCASTER – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey D. Browne indicated he was disappointed with the performance after being satisfied with the position he had taken up in the early stages, and when the leader quickened near the 500m he was immediately under pressure and the horse did not finish the race off as anticipated.


Race 6: Vantage Homes Maiden H'cap – 1400m

SLAUGHTER BAY – After being held up in traffic, underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to take its place in the field.

PIPPOS - After being held up in traffic, underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to take its place in the field. Slow to begin. Stewards asked apprentice C. Dell to comment on the performance. He indicated that the horse was slow to begin and he was forced to ride his mount further back in the field than he would have liked and was also obliged to pressure the horse from the 700m and despite this the horse responded to his riding over the final 300m and was doing its best work over the concluding stages. He indicated the horse would appreciate the step up to 1600m.

LORD DARIUS – Bumped its near-side hip when entering the saddling enclosure. A subsequent veterinary examination cleared the horse to start. The horse lost its near hind plate and when this plate was unable to be replaced, the off side plate was removed and the horse was permitted to race barefoot behind. Hung out from the 800m. A warning was placed on the horse’s overall performance as it weakened badly in the home straight.

XYLOPHONE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground.

FIZZICALLY WICKED – Tightened for room and lost ground on jumping away.

PRICELESS DE HERO – Jumped away awkwardly and became unbalanced after making contact with another runner. Tightened for room on a number of occasions between the 1000m and 800m. N. Thomas, rider of DIAMONDINE, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

SLAUGHTER BAY - Jumped away awkwardly and became unbalanced after making contact with another runner.

MILK ‘N’ BRANDY - Overraced in the early stages when the horse it was following was being restrained. Apprentice Orman was then obliged to shift out to avoid heels near the 1000m and as a result raced 4 wide without cover for the remainder of the event.

DIAMONDINE – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

WOOLOOMAN SKY – Raced wide.

TICKETS TO RIDE – Trainer S. Barling was questioned regarding the tactics adopted. He stated he instructed his rider to be positive out of the barriers. Stewards advised Mr Barling as this resulted in the horse being ridden differently to its most recent start, in similar circumstances he would be expected to notify them of a change in tactics.


Race 7: Gold Training Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

AUDELLA – After slipping when being unloaded at the track from its float, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race. Raced 3 wide without cover.

THEOPOLY – Examined by the veterinary surgeon after being held up in traffic and cleared to start.

The start of the race was delayed when MANARIKI had to have its near fore plate refitted behind the barriers.

CRIMSON GOD – Slow to begin.

SUMMER SONG – Slow to begin.

HOLLYWOOD BARBIE – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Jockey R. Fradd was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


SUMMER SONG – Obliged to alter course to secure clear running near the 200m.

EYE OF HORUS – Raced wide throughout.

Race 8: James Ackerman Memorial Benchmark 70 H'cap – 1600m

ELITE ECHELON – Jockey M. Cahill reported the horse to be making an abnormal respiratory noise and did not let down as anticipated from the home turn. Stewards will interview trainer N. McCall regarding the horse’s performance. Raced wide without cover.

VALERIE D’AMOUR – Checked at the start when tightened for room and lost significant ground. Apprentice G. Willoughby was fined $100 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

AWESOME SIGHT – Saddle slipped forward passing the 1200m, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

KEEP ON ROCKING – Shifted out under pressure after passing the 300m, causing interference to runners to his outside. Jockey J. Lloyd was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount.

GODZONE GIRL – Buffetted by another runner passing the 300m.

EXEMPTION – Buffetted by another runner passing the 300m. Raced wide.

KEEP ON ROCKING/BIANIC - Tightened for room approaching the 200m between runners and had to be severely checked. Stewards inquired into the circumstances of this incident and were satisfied that GODZONE GIRL after being interfered with earlier in the straight, shifted in and away from EXEMPTION despite the efforts of its rider, causing interference to runners to the inside.

GET ON – Stewards interviewed trainer T. Thomas regarding the performance. He indicated at the horse’s most recent start it had been a long time between runs and he had freshened the horse up in order to start the horse over the distance of 1200m. He added the horse had some difficulty securing clear running at this start and he was not surprised by the forward showing in today’s event when stepped up to 1600m.


Race 9: South East Civil Class 1 H'cap – 1200m – 1200m

The start of this race was delayed due to SOLE WITNESS having to be replated, and a patron having to receive attention from the ambulance officers.

ROSE OF WOORIM – Clipped heels shortly after the start and blundered.

RAFFIN SILVER – Slow to begin. Blundered near the 450m. Raced wide.

RED CHANDELIER – Had to be restrained near the 500m to avoid heels and was then held up for a short distance.

SANGUINE RED – Shifted out near the 500m and had to be checked from heels and then raced greenly until after entering the home straight.

ATOMIC PLAYBOY – Shifted in and made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced near the 900m. Held up for clear running from the 250m and was unable to be tested for the remainder of the event.

FIVE SPICES – Apprentice L. Dittman reported his mount raced keenly in the early stages and weakened in the home straight.

WONDERFUL TAIL – Raced 3 wide without cover.

BECCA THE JET – Raced wide.








































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1. Grace Willoughby – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 2. Hannah English – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 8. Jeff Lloyd – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5. Les Ross – Trainer – Late scratching Mishani Phoenix – $100 - AR114
Race 7. Robbie Fradd – Jockey – Use whip 7 times prior to 100 – $200 - AR137A
Race 8. Grace Willoughby – A/jockey – Use whip 8 times prior to 100m - $100 – AR137A

Adj inquiries
Race 8. Elite Echelon – Making abnormal respiratory noise/did not let down. Stewards to interview trainer N. McCall regarding the matter.


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Believe The Dream – Raced very greenly – Warning.
Race 6. Lord Darius – Poor performance – Warning/

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. Madluce Missle – J. Byrne
Race 4. Falchion – A. Allen
Race 6. Lord Darius – H. English
Diamondine – N. Thomas
Race 9. Becca The Jet – R. Fradd


Late scratchings
Race 5. Mishani Phoenix – 8.13 am

Published subject to correction upon revision


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