QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/SOFT 6 AFTER RACE 3
RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – 6.34

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, M. Knibbs, N. Boyle
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – P Chilton, I. Shultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson, M. Bailey
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Supplementary Report

Trainer David Van Dyke reported to stewards that following a track gallop on 23 August YANKEE ROSE was found to have filling and heat in the near-fore fetlock. The filly had subsequently undergone x-rays and scans which found no significant injuries and subsequently the filling had subsided and Mr Van Dyke indicated that he would continue with the horse’s preparation with a view to trialling the horse on Tuesday, 30 August.

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Race 1: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks QTIS 3yo Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1300m

STRYKING STUNNAH – Jumped away awkwardly. Bled during the race. Connections were advised that the horse would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.

RHYMING – After being slow to begin, was briefly tightened for room shortly after the start.

PRINCE OF FLINDERS – Pulled hard in the early stages.

HEARTS HONOUR – Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the first turn.


Race 2: Sammuel & Son/Yalumba Wines Maiden H’cap – 1400m

HALLSIDE REBEL – Declared a late scratching at 8.50 am on veterinary advice.

SCHWARZY – Slow to begin.

MURT REYNOLDS – Obliged to race in restricted room and became awkward passing the 1000m.

ROCKABELLA BOY – Raced wide throughout and laid in under pressure in the home straight.

STRATUZY - When asked to comment on the performance, jockey T. Harrison could offer no explanation other than to say that the horse may not have appreciated racing in a tongue-tie. Trainer T. Gollan agreed with the comments of jockey Harrison.


Race 3: Sky Racing Class 1 Plate – 2200m

ANSWERED – Slow to begin.

Following this event the track rating was downgraded to Soft 6.


Race 4: XXXX Class 5 H’cap - 1600m

BELFLYER – Overraced approaching the 1200m.

SILENTO – Overraced approaching the 1200m.


Race 5: Access Insulation Sunshine Coast Maiden H’cap - 1000m

KING DRABADORE – Became restless in the stalls and got its near hindleg up on the partition. Examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

BALCO BOY – Slow to begin. Blundered near the 550m.

MARSHALL STROMBERG – Slow to begin. Raced wide. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

SECRET SITES – Slow to begin.

APOLLO HOPE – Jumped away awkwardly.

BEL ABOVE – Raced wide.


Race 6: Parklands Tavern Class 2 H’cap - 1000m

GRACEVILLE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

RAINBOW LACE – Raced wide without cover.

TUSCAN FALLS – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

DOUBLE DOLLARS – Jockey G. Colless reported his mount travelled well rounding the home turn and when asked for an effort proved disappointing. He indicated that the horse was making an abnormal respiratory noise during the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse had bled from one nostril. Connections were advised that the horse must gallop 1000 metres in the presence of a steward prior to its next start.


Race 7: Coastline BMW Ratings Band 0-65 H’cap – 1400m

OUR CLARKY – Slow to begin. (2L)

PERFECT RAINBOW – Jockey S. Wilson, rider of Perfect Rainbow, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that after the 300m he directed his mount into a position inside FAST FELLA where there was insufficient room, and further persisted in attempting to obtain that run for some distance, which resulted in PERFECT RAINBOW buffeting with GOOD INTENTIONS to the inside, resulting in jockey Wilson having to check his mount away from the heels of FAST FELLA. Jockey Wilson was suspended from riding in races for a period of 10 days, to commence at midnight, 30 August, and to expire at midnight, 9 September.

FAST FELLA - Jockey G. Colless advised his mount did not handle the soft racing conditions.


Race 8: K. Smith & Son Jewellers Class 4 H’cap – 1200m

MAGIC I AM – Overraced in the early stages.

STICK WITH ME – Overraced in the early stages.

LOST CLASSIC – Raced wide without cover.

















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 7. S. Wilson – Jockey - C/riding – 10 days – M/n 30.8.16 to m/n 9.9.16 - AR137(a)


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Voodoo Blue, Good Intentions, Hit The Road Jack, Airlie Man

Horses swabbed pre-race
Onemore Twist, High Carinae, Magic Love, Secret Sites, Perfect Rainbow, Spirit Minded, Stick With Me, Magic I Am, Nearctic Chiller, Belflyer

Bleeder
Race 1. Stryking Stunnah – Bled both nostrils – 3 mth bar from racing – AR53A
Race 6. Double Dollars – Bled from one nostril – Gallop 1000m before stewards – AR53A


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 5. Balco Boy – K. Yoshida


Late scratchings
Race 2. Hallside Rebel – 8.50 am

Published subject to correction upon revision


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