QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 14 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 9M
PENETROMETER – 6.08

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: A & T TRADING MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M

KARMA CAN WAIT – Jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer S. Ryan was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.

GIFTED FORTUNE – Slow to begin.

BITHARD – Raced three wide without cover.

ISLAND EMPIRE – M. Hellyer reported that his mount laid out under pressure in the home straight.

MISS CHATTERING – Slow to begin.

Race 2: FOUR N TWENTY CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M

QUICK KETCH – When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, apprentice H. English indicated that the horse overraced in the early stages and when asked for an effort after passing the 600m failed to respond and was quite disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer S. Kirkwood advised stewards that veterinary tests, including blood tests, would be performed on the horse, the results of which he would report to stewards, and in light of today’s performance, he would give consideration to sending the horse for a spell.

STAY SCHTUM – Raced wide throughout. J. Lloyd reported that the horse hung in in the straight and was awkward in its action following the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate.

FINNOMONY – Bumped by another runner after leaving the 100m.

LADY DUPORTH – Shifted out to secure clear running after passing the 100m and bumped another runner.

BILBERRY STAR – Apprentice A. Denby was fined $100 for using the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.

Race 3: MCCAIN QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M

ELMO’S FIRE – Slow to begin.

IT’S NOT AN ISSUE – Slow to begin.

KINGAROY – Raced three wide throughout without cover. Inconvenienced by another runner after passing the 400m.

MURT REYNOLDS – Held up for clear running and rider was obliged to stop riding and alter course on a number of occasions before obtaining clear running leaving the 200m.

SON OF JUSTICE – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in leading today, apprentice R. Johnston-Bell indicated that as the trainer had informed stewards two starts ago at the Gold Coast the horse would be ridden forward, he was complying with similar instructions in today’s event. Stewards noted his comments.

ZOFF OF THE WORLD – Stewards asked apprentice S. Fawke to comment on the horse’s performance. He indicated that although the horse raced very greenly throughout the event, it responded well to his riding in the home straight and he was obliged to stop riding and alter course near the 100m in order to secure clear running. He was of the view that the horse would take benefit from the run and he had recommended to connections to step the horse up over 1600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small amount of blood in the offside nostril as a result of external trauma.

DAWN FIGHTER – Shifted out passing the 400m when held up for clear running, inconveniencing another runner.

FAIRY DANCER – Inconvenienced by another runner after passing the 400m.

OUR CINDERELLA – Slow to begin.

SOUND INVESTMENT – Stewards questioned trainer L. Birchley and rider J. Lloyd regarding the tactics adopted which, as the horse led in today’s event, were in contrast to the horse’s recent racing pattern. Mr Birchley indicated that with the addition of winkers today he was content to have jockey Lloyd attempt to ride forward from the wide alley, however, as the horse has been beginning awkwardly he was not confident that the horse would begin well and may be obliged to go back and settle at the tail of the field. Stewards advised Mr Birchley that in similar circumstances he would be expected to comply with his requirements under AR. 135A and advise stewards of any alterations in tactics. J. Lloyd indicated that the horse hung out from the 800m until entering the home straight and he felt that this had a detrimental effect on the overall performance, and the horse weakened over the concluding stages as a result. He added he was obliged to steady near the 100m when placed in restricted room.

Race 4: STEGGLES BENCHMARK 85 H’CAP – 1800M

CASH ‘N’ STYLE – Overraced in the early and middle stages.

DENONINATOR – Jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground.

WALK TO THE BAR – Forced three wide after passing the 1300m and was then allowed to stride forward and assumed a position outside the lead passing the 1000m.

MARAU DAZE – When the pace slackened after passing the 1300m, shifted out to avoid heels, forcing another runner three wide.

Race 5: MASTERFOODS, WHY COOK WHEN YOU CAN CREATE MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M

ALTERED – Raced wide without cover.

SEBRING FLING – Slow to begin.

LUJAC – Obliged to alter course near the 200m after improving on to heels.

LITTLE MISS MONACO – Raced wide with cover.

OH SO QUIET – The saddle shifted when the horse was placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6: PRIESTLEY’S DELIGHT CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1000M

GRACEVILLE – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

INVINCIBLE EXPRESS – M. Cahill reported that his mount slipped on jumping away and lost ground.

SAILOR GERRI – Raced wide without cover.

OLJA – Tightened for room on jumping away and lost ground.

Race 7: PFD FRESH SEAFOOD CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1800M

LIKE A RULER – Overraced badly in the early stages. Bumped by another runner near the 300m.

DUKE OF CHRISTOPHE – Apprentice S. Lacy dropped her nearside rein near the 300m and shortly afterwards the gelding shifted out and bumped another runner.

ESKIMO KING – M. Hellyer reported that it had not been his intention to lead, however when placed in a three wide position and the pace was steadied, he elected to allow his mount to stride forward to the lead passing the 1000m.

CIRCUIT BREAKER – D. Griffin reported that his mount hung out for the majority of the event.

AMAWIN – Slow to begin.

ELIZABETH’S DREAM – Slow to begin.

NEAR THE CITY – Slow to begin.

BLAZING INFERNO – After being restrained from heels, shifted three wide and was ridden forward to a position outside the lead after passing the 1000m.

STAINER – Had to be checked from the heels of a runner which was overracing in the early stages.

Race 8: NESTLE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M

DON’T RUSH ME – Raced wide without cover.

RENESMEE – Overraced passing the 800m.

WALTZ IN FLIGHT – Raced wide throughout.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 2. App. A. Denby - $100 – use whip 7 times prior to 100m – AR.137A(5)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Gifted Fortune, Finnomony, Bilberry Star, Queen Cora, Cash ‘n’ Style, Denoninator, Put The Rope Away, Land Office, Like A Ruler, Eskimo King, Grey Glitter

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Eskimo King, Splendid Stryker

Warnings/bars
Race 1. KARMA CAN WAIT – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. RALLIER – J. Byrne
Race 5. DIME THIEF – Matthew Palmer, OH SO QUIET – C. Dell

Late scratchings
Nil

Published subject to correction upon revision


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