QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE                         TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 (After R3)
RAIL – 5M                                         PENETROMETER – 5.73
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, K. Daly, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice T. Brook was under suspension, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: CNW ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE & ENERGY SOLUTIONS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
LONHIE ROCKS – Slow to begin. Overraced approaching the first turn and then had to be steadied from heels near the 750m.
 
SHE’S A RUBY – Raced wide during the early stages before being ridden forward to secure the lead passing the 800m.
 
MISS CHATTERING – Slow to begin. M. Cahill was obliged to stop riding and alter course near the 200m to secure clear running.
 
SNITZEL’S BELLE – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 2: GLASS FX MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
 
KING DRABADORE – Improved onto the heels of a weakening runner near the 200m and had to be steadied before altering course to secure clear running.
 
LAKOUDIS – R. McMahon reported that his mount raced greenly throughout and was under pressure to hold its position in the early and middle stages and he indicated that the horse would appreciate a step up in distance. Stewards questioned jockey McMahon regarding his riding over the concluding stages. He accepted that he had failed to ride his mount out to the conclusion of the race. Stewards were of the view that his actions had no material effect on the horse’s placing, however reminded him of his obligations under the rules.
 
SNITZEL’S JOY – Jumped awkwardly.
 
SUN HOLIDAY – Slow to begin. J. Orman reported that his mount could not muster early speed and that he had to pressure the horse during the early and middle stages and finished the race off well. He added that in his opinion the horse will appreciate a step up in distance.
 
REINA DE HIELO – Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
MARSHALL STROMBERG – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be heat stressed.
 
SAMUEL JAMES – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 3: BLACKLAW & BLAKE ENTERPRISES PTY LTD QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1000M
 
BOLD GYPSY – Jumped awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
 
SANDY STRAITS – Jumped awkwardly and then was hampered when tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
SINISTER PRINCESS – Bumped on jumping.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 3.
 
Race 4: HMR PROJECTS MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
HALLSIDE REBEL – Steadied from heels and shifted wider near the 800m.
 
MOMENT OF SILENCE – Hampered and forced to shift in near the 1250m.
 
ONE UP – Slow to begin. Tightened for room near the 1100m and made heavy contact with the running rail. Checked from heels when the pace slackened leaving the 800m.
 
ROTH’S DANCER – Slow to begin. Checked from heels when the pace slackened leaving the 800m.
 
BOCAGE – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover and approaching the 700m was forced wider.
 
MINSK – Bumped by another runner when being steadied near the 1250 and as a result overreacted and shifted in abruptly, causing interference to runners to the inside. Steadied leaving the 800m and then had to be checked from heels leaving the 700m when the pace slackened further.
 
MOLOTOFF – Slow to begin. Hampered near the 1250m, forced inwards and was forced inside the line of the false running rail and as a result had to be checked and lost ground.
 
PRIMAL TOUCH – Had to be steadied when tightened for room whilst overracing near the 1250m. Checked from heels when the pace slackened leaving the 800m.
 
SIR PLUCKA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off foreleg.
 
TRUE STEPPER – Connections advised that from the wide alley the horse would be ridden in a more forward position. The horse was ridden forward and settled in a handy position behind the leaders. Shifted in and made contact with another runner near the 1250m.
 
Race 5: RACE ZONE RACING SUPPLIES CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1800M
 
NOSSUH – Jumped awkwardly.
 
HEROIC ROCK – Jumped awkwardly, making heavy contact with another runner, and lost ground as a result.
 
HIGH CARINAE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.
 
ELIZABETH’S DREAM – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied.
 
SEBRING FLING – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied. Raced wide from the 800m.
 
TUMBLING AL – Raced wide without cover throughout. Andrew Spinks reported that his mount hung out for the majority of the event.
 
Race 6: STRIPE PRO SIGNS CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M
 
MARTIAL ART – Slow to begin.
 
BUTCHER BLUE – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WINDFLEET – Raced wide throughout.
 
OUR ROCK O’REILLY – Stewards questioned B. Panya regarding the tactics adopted and the performance of the horse. She indicated that after riding the horse forward, as is the horse’s racing pattern, she initially intended settling to the outside of DANDOG, however when her mount raced keenly she elected to allow the horse to stride passing the 1000m in an attempt to cross that horse, however DANDOG continued to hold its position to the inside, and whilst her mount did settle somewhat when approaching the 600m, the gelding was immediately under pressure passing the 400m and was disappointing in the run to the line. She felt, despite having a hard run, the horse was entitled to finish the race off better than it did.
 
DANDOG – J. Hoopert was questioned regarding his tactics. He indicated that he had been instructed to stride forward and he had been instructed to avoid overly restraining the horse. He indicated that he therefore attempted to hold the fence from the 1200m, however did steady his mount approaching the 800m. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
TOP PEAK – Bumped and forced wider near the 500m and then again after passing the 400m.
 
BRIALKA LODGE – Awkwardly placed at heels rounding the home turn and then made contact with another runner after passing the 400m.
 
Race 7: STEVE VENN (CENTURY 21 COASTAL) CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1200M
 
DEITCH – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
SAGAMAMA – Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Nil      
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Gold Kroner, Snitzel’s Joy, Sandy Straits, Roth’s Dancer, Bocage, Total Surprise, Tumbling Al, No Magic Needed, Brialka Lodge
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Martial Art
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           SIR PLUCKA – M. Murphy
Race 6.           TOP PEAK – J. Orman
Race 7.           DEITCH – J. Orman
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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