QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 21 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5 RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 6.65

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – A. Challen, S. Heidke
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson, M. Bailey
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: The Bruff Painting High Gloss Finish Class 1 H'cap – 1000m

PERIPHERAL – Slow to begin.

HOTEL COSTE – Jumped away awkwardly, losing considerable ground. Bumped by another runner approaching the 300m.

GIVEN WINGS – Hung out from the 600m until entering the home straight.

BELLA SASH – Shifted out near the 300m to secure clear running and in doing so made contact with another runner.


Race 2: Brad Read Design Group Maiden Plate – 1600m

LITTLE MISS MONACO – As R. McMahon’s failed to arrive on course in time, apprentice M. Murphy was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey R. McMahon was fined $100. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. The start of the race was delayed when the mare broke through the barriers. The horse was quickly restrained, underwent a veterinary examination and cleared to take its place in the field.

TEQUILA LOVE – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which finished a distant last, revealed it was lame in the near foreleg. Trainer B. Snelling was advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate for the horse and that it must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.

PUT THE ROPE AWAY – When the pace was only steady passing the 1200m and the horse was overracing, apprentice J. Orman allowed his mount to stride forward and take up the lead passing the 800m.

OUR GIRL CHARLOTTE – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight, and was tightened for room near the 200m and as a result had to be checked.

MAJOR BO – Raced wide throughout. Stewards questioned jockey B. Pengelly regarding the tactics adopted as to why he remained in a 3 wide position, when It appeared he had opportunity to improve forward and take up a position closer to the fence, however he elected to restrain and remain in a 3 wide position. He explained that near the 1200m he improved outside LITTLE MISS MONACO and at this point the rider of that mare appeared to allow his mount to stride more forward. He was of the view that the rider would allow the horse to cross the horse to the inside and take up the lead, which would enable MAJOR BO to follow that horse across and assume a position one off the fence outside the lead. He indicated however that when he made this decision the rider of LITTLE MISS MONACO then appeared to steady and as the field was now approaching the 1000m, he felt asking the horse to produce a second effort to would be detrimental to the horse’s chances. Stewards, after viewing the patrol footage, accepted jockey Pengelly’s explanation. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on on the off hind leg.


Race 3: Inproperty Developments Ratings Band 0-70 H'cap – 1600m

WHAKATANE – Raced wide throughout and overraced in the early stages. Apprentice S. Lacy reported she had been instructed to ride her mount in the second half of the field with cover if possible. She attempted to fulfil those instructions and this resulted in the horse overracing in the early stages when the pace was only steady. She was unable to obtain cover and this resulted in her being positioned wide throughout. She indicated also the horse had a tendency to layout throughout the event.

OUR STORY – Raced wide from the 800m.

ROYAL MEPHISTO – Lost near fore plate in running.


Race 4: Maroochy Surf Class 5 H'cap – 1300m

FRISCO JOE – Slow to begin.

PICTURE IT – Had to be steadied near the 200m and shifted in across heels when tightened for room. Jockey T. Harrison, rider of MIRI MIRI, was severely reprimanded for allowing her mount to shifted out under pressure.

RENEWED VITALITY – A post race veterinary examination revealed soreness in the off fore leg. Trainer G. Thompson was advised that a veterinary clearance must be supplied prior to its next race start.


Race 5: The Life Governors Maiden H'cap – 1200m

PUREST – Trainer S. O’Dea was fined $100 for failing to produce the Document of Description for the horse.

MO TUCKER – Slow to begin.

ONE UP – Slow to begin.

CHOISAY – Bumped by another runner and lost ground at the start.

DASTERDLY DAN – Placed in restricted room between runners near the 400m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight after having difficulty securing clear running when passing the 400m.

SHAYLER – Raced 3 wide without cover.

I CAN’T SEE WHO – Raced wide without cover.

MUSHIN – Raced wide.



Race 6: Coral Sea Holiday Apartments Maroochydore Class 1 H'cap – 1400m

BEXTAR – Declared a late scratching at 3.36 pm after bolting prior to the start and galloping a considerable distance. All monies invested on the horse be refunded, with the following deductions applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time.

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

FAVOURED GRACE – Slow to begin.

THE OVAL OFFICE – Overraced in the middle stages. Became awkward near the 400m when bumped by another runner.

ENVIRONMENTAL – Shifted out near the 400m to improve and made heavy contact with another runner. Rider apprentice M. Murphy was advised to exercise more care.


Race 7: Kon-Tiki Class 3 H'cap – 1400m

BUTCHER BLUE – As P. Hammersley was to be overweight, T. Harrison was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey Hammersley was fined $100.

NO MAGIC NEEDED – Slow to begin.

BOYS FROM THE BUSH – Slow to begin. Then overraced and was permitted to stride forward to the lead passing the 700m.

ROSELLA – Overraced in the early stages and had to be checked from heels near the 800m.


Race 8: Skyhook Roof Access Systems Class 2 – 1200m

RHYME NOR RHYTHM – Slow to begin.

BRIALKA LODGE – Slow to begin. Forced wider near the 900m and raced wide without cover throughout.

JETASAN – Raced wide. Steadied from heels near the 600m. Apprentice J. Woodhouse, rider of RHYME NOR REASON, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he directed his mount out approaching the 400m when not sufficiently clear of JETASAN, resulting in the rider of that horse having to direct her mount out and take evasive action to avoid the heels of RHYME NOR REASON and resulting in Jockey Taylor having to take hold of KIRSTEN COVE and shift back to the inside to avoid the heels of JETASAN. Apprentice J. Woodhouse was suspended from riding in races for a period of 14 days, to commence at midnight, 27 August, and to expire at midnight, 10 September 2016.

KIRSTEN COVE – Raced wide.
























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Tegan Harrison – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Suspensions
Race 8. Jarrod Woodhouse – A/jockey – C/riding – 14 days – M/n 27.8.16 to m/n 10.9.16 – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 2. Ric McMahon – Jockey – Late on course - $100 -
Race 5. Steven O’Dea – Trainer - $100 – Fail to produce Doc. Of Description for Purest - $100 – AR59A
Race 7. Paul Hammersley – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses


Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Shugar Bel, Mestalla, Moment Of Silence, Best Dance Yet, Rhyme Nor Rhythm

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Tequila Love – Lame near foreleg. Vet. Clearance/trial – AR8(t)
Race 4. Renewed Vitality – Sore off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Little Miss Monaco – M. Murphy
Race 7. Butcher Blue – T. Harrison


Late scratchings
Race 6. Bextar – 3.36 pm

Published subject to correction upon revision


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