QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 7 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AFTER RACE 1 RAIL – 9M PENETROMETER – 5.66

OFFICIALS

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


RACE 1: CALOUNDRA CITY REALTY MAIDEN H’CAP – 1800M

TAKE A CHANCE – As R. Williams was indisposed, S. Lacey was substituted as the rider of the horse. Lost its off fore plate in running.

GRAND DAZZLER – Raced wide in the early stages before being restrained to the tail of the field to secure a position closer to the fence with cover. Apprentice B. Ainsworth indicated she felt the horse’s performance was somewhat disappointing, however also indicated that the way in which she was obliged to ride the horse to obtain cover did not benefit the horse’s chances and felt that this may have had a bearing on the performance.

ST JAMES SQUARE – Overraced in the early stages.

HOORIYA – Jockey J. Byrne reported that his mount laid out under pressure in the home straight.

Following this race the track rating was upgraded to Good 3.


RACE 2: SC FALCONS CLASS 4 H’CAP - 1600M

MARAU DAZE – Slow to begin.

ROMAN SILVER – Slow to begin..

EVERYBODY HAPPY – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

HENRYONHUFEISEN – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

MARKSFIELD – Overraced in the middle stages. Obliged to check from heels near the 1100m. Apprentice Ainsworth, rider of MARAU DAZE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 100m she allowed her mount to shift in, resulting in a tightening to runners to her inside, that being MARKSFIELD and PLANET AMERICA, resulting in the riders of both horses having to take hold of their mounts at this stage. Apprentice Ainsworth was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 13 August and to expire at midnight, 21 August.

RISING LUCK – Overraced in the middle stages and was then forced 3 wide near the 900m, and was then ridden forward to a position outside the lead passing the 700m.

PLANET AMERICA – Tightened near 100m. Stewards asked jockey R. Fradd to comment on the performance of the horse. He indicated that the horse, in his opinion, did not run out a strong 1600m and may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer Mr B .Guy indicated he would discuss the horse’s immediate future with the connections and confirmed that he would consider sending the horse for a spell.


RACE 3: FUJI XEROX BUSINESS CENTRE SUNSHINE COAST QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M

GYPSIES MISCHIEF - Slow to begin and bumped shortly after the start.

BEST FOR LAST – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground and made contact with another runner. Apprentice S. Eilbeck reported her mount raced very greenly throughout the event.

BLOOMIN’ ARRY – Apprentice S .Lacy reported her mount laid in rounding the home turn and raced wide without cover.

TRUE STEPPER – Held up rounding the home turn and bumped another runner when shifting out to secure clear running passing the 400m. Jockey J. Byrne was asked to comment on the performance of the horse. He indicated it was having its first race start and he urged the horse along in the early stages, however did not respond and he elected to steady and when doing so the horse travelled well and shifted across to a trailing position on the fence. He added that when asked for an effort in the home straight, the gelding responded well and, in his view, found the line strongly and would appreciate a step up in distance.

SON OF BRUT – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

FIDEREUS – Raced wide without cover.

WAR DRUM – Raced wide.

HESEZSO – A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off hind leg and swelling to the near hind leg consistent with having been bumped. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provide prior to its next race start.

UNCHARTERED – When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice A. Sewell indicated that the horse raced very greenly and lost ground in the middle stages despite being ridden with vigour. He indicated he had recommended to connections that they consider the addition of blinkers for the horse’s next race start, and added that despite racing greenly, the horse finished the race off well.


RACE 4: SOUTHEAST STAINLESS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M

PLAIN TRUTH – Jockey N. Tomizawa, rider of CENTAURO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in near the 900m when not clear of TRAINER’S POCKET, resulting in that that horse being taken in on to SO MIRAGGIO, which in turn shifted in on to PLAIN TRUTH, causing that horse to be pressured onto the hind quarters of ONE TUFF CUPCAKE. This resulted in jockey M. Hellyer having to take hold and check PLAIN TRUTH. Jockey N. Tomizawa was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 11 days, to commence at midnight, 13 August and to expire at midnight, 24 August.

SO MIRAGGIO - Steadied when tightened for room approaching the 600m. M. Cahill, rider of TRAINER’S POCKET, was reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.

CANTAURO – Raced 3 wide without cover.

PERIPHERAL – Raced wide.


RACE 5: THE PUMP HOUSE MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M

MAGIC MIRANDA – Trainer L. Birchley was fined $100 for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time.

PUREST – Apprentice A. Sewell, rider of SCRABBLE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he directed his mount out near the 150m in the home straight to obtain clear running and in doing so initiated contact with PUREST, resulting in that horse making heavy contact with AIRLIE REWARD, causing that horse to become very unbalanced and its rider to lose the use of his near-side iron and lost ground. Apprentice Sewell was suspended from riding in races for a period of 10 days, to commence at midnight, 7 August and to expire at midnight, 17 August.

WULFIES LADY – Steadied from heels near the 500m. Held up rounding the home turn, and had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and went to the line without being fully tested.

SCRABBLE – Held up rounding the home turn and until approaching the 200m when the rider was obliged to shift out to secure clear running, and again passing r the 150m.

RACE 6: NURTURE FINANCIAL GROUP BENCHMARK 80 H’CAP – 1400M

RING DA BELLE – Slow to begin.

CASH ‘N’ STYLE – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

GET ON – Raced wide.

ABU BEN ADAM – Jockey S. Bogenhuber indicated that her mount overraced in the early stages. She felt this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s overall performance.


RACE 7: STANLEY RIVER THOROUGHBREDS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1200M

On return to scale a protest was lodged by apprentice E. Ljung, rider of the 4th placegetter, CODE ONE, against LAKOTA SIOUX being declared the winner, alleging interference in the home straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the stewards’ patrol video, stewards were satisfied that CODE ONE had obtained clear running after passing the 300m, and was then tightened for room after leaving the 200m when LAKOTA SIOUX shifted out under pressure. This resulted in the rider of CODE ONE taking hold of her mount, causing the horse to lose ground. Stewards were satisfied that had this interference not occurred, CODE ONE would have beaten LAKOTA SIOUX, and upheld the protest and the Judge’s placings altered to read: No. 8 – DIDDY WIN DIDDY – 1st No. 4. – JETASAN – 2nd No. 3 – CODE ONE – 3rd No. 6 – LAKOTA SIOUX – 4th.

ASHGROVIAN – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and hung out. Trainer G. Burns indicated to stewards that in light of today’s performance and the horse’s racing manners, he would recommend to connections to consider the horse’s immediate racing future. Stewards advised Mr Burns that the horse would be required to trial prior to its next race start.

JETINTOIT – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced approaching the 800m and had to be steadied. Raced wide.

SNITZIOLA – Raced wide without cover.

BRIALKA LODGE – Raced wide.

WISCONSIN – Inconvenienced and had to be steadied approaching the 800m.

LAKOTA SIOUX – Hung out from the 800m onwards.

CODE ONE – Jockey J. Byrne, rider of LAKOTA SIOUX, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he allowed his mount, which was inclined to hang out, to shift out under heavy riding leaving the 300m, resulting in the running of CODE ONE being tightened and causing apprentice E. Ljung to take hold of CODE ONE and lose its rightful running at a point passing the 200m. Jockey Byrne was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 16 August and to expire midnight 24 August.


RACE 8: GOLDEN BEACH TAVERN CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1400M

MAZDEN STAR – Declared a late scratching at 11 am on veterinary advice.

BEXSTAR – Apprentice S. Eilbeck reported her mount pulled hard throughout the event, which proved detrimental to its performance.

RAHEEBA LAS VEGAS – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey R. Wiggins stated the horse travelled well in running, however when asked for an effort, failed to respond to his riding and, in his opinion, proved most disappointing. Trainer Mr S. Lee indicated that in light of today’s performance the horse would be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.









































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Michael Cahill – Jockey - C/riding – Severe reprimand - AR137(a)*

Suspensions
Race 2. Brooke Ainsworth – A/jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 13.8.16 to m/n 21.8.16 – AR137(a)
Race 4. Nozi Tomizawa – Jockey – C/riding – 11 days – M/n 13.8.16 to m/n 24.8.16 – AR137(a)*
Race 5. Adam Sewell – A/jockey – C/riding – 10 days – M/n 7.8.16 to m/n 17.8.16 – AR137(a)
Race 7. Jim Byrne – Jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 16.8.16 to m/n 24.8.16 – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5. Liam Birchley – Trainer – Late scratching - $100 – AR114*

Absent jockeys
R. Williams – Injured – Cert. required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Take A Chance, Raheeba Las Vegas, Lakota Sioux, Bella Sash, Son Of A Brut, Rising Luck, Take A Chance

Warnings/bars
Race 3. Hesezso – Laceration off hind leg, swelling near hind leg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7. Ashgrovian – Hung out – Trial – AR8(t)





HESEZSO – A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off hind leg and swelling to the near hind leg consistent with having been bumped. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provide prior to its next race start.

PROTEST
Race 7. 4th (Code One) v. 1st (Lakota Sioux) – Interference in the home straight – Upheld.


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Take A Chance – S. Lacey


Late scratchings
Race 5 Magic Miranda – 7.48 am
Race 8. Mazden Star – 11am


Published subject to correction upon revision


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