RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 11M
PENETROMETER READING – 5.09
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – M. Knibbs
Stewards – P. Gillard, N. Boyle, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, J. McIntosh
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
Race 1: NEIL MANSELL LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
The start of this race was delayed when HAVEN WHISPER proved difficult to load. Trainer N. Hocking was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare.
ALLEGRO IN A MAJOR – Overraced in the early stages.
HAVEN WHISPER – Slow into stride.
SWIPPA DA MOUSE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
MAGICALITY – Began awkwardly.
MOMENT OF SILENCE – Bumped near the 500m.
Race 2: TROPIC ASPHALTS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
ABROGATE – Hung out from the 900m and continued to race with its head on the side until straightening.
SONTORO – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer N. Harrison was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s poor performance.
Race 3: BIG RIVER CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M
SYAMANTAKA MANI – As A. Spinks was injured, P. Hammersley was substituted as rider. Began awkwardly.
TEMPLE TILT – Overraced in the middle stages.
BRIALKA LODGE – Slow to begin.
Race 4: REECE PLUMBING MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
AZARENKA – A. Taylor was dislodged during the preliminary, taking a seemingly harmless fall. The horse was quickly recaptured, the rider remounted and the horse took its place in the field. Raced four wide without cover.
ACE STRYKER – Slow to begin.
STORM ANCHOR – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
Race 5: RAPID HIRE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1600M
BROCSON – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the straight and laid in under pressure.
THERMAL UNIT – Laid in in the straight.
RECRUIT – Slow into stride.
HEROIC ROCK – Slow into stride.
ADJOURNED – Became unbalanced and struck the rail near the 450m when improving into a tight run to the inside of LUCKY THREE SEVENS.
Race 6: AUSTRAL MASONRY BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1000M
TANSY – Was standing awkwardly in its barrier when the gates were released and consequently was slow to muster speed.
SHAPIN LADY – Raced three wide throughout.
Race 7: HY-TEC CONCRETE CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
THEOPOLY – Began awkwardly.
SAVAGE HOOD – Overraced in the early stages.
YOUR SAY – Special permission was given for apprentice M. Murphy to claim 1.5kg of his 2kg allowance as there was no other rider available at the weight. Apprentice Murphy was fined $200. Bumped heavily at the start.
PLAIN ‘N’ SIMPLE – Began awkwardly.
JILL’S CHARM – Apprentice R. Johnston-Bell was fined $100 for failing to claim down to his riding weight. Apprentice S. Panya was substituted as rider.
ENVIRONMENTAL – S. Lacy, who was overweight, was inadvertently advertised as the rider. Subsequently, H. English was substituted.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Race 7. App. M. Murphy - $200 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 92(12)
Race 7. App. R. Johnston-Bell - $100 – fail to claim full allowance – AR. 92(12)
Absent jockeys
A. Spinks – injured – medical clearance required
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed pre-race
Temple Tilt, Priceless de Hero
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Oscar the Encosta, Syamantaka Mani, Rainbow Lace, Irish Vice, She’s a Ruby
Warnings/bars
Race 1. HAVEN WHISPER – difficult to load – warning
Race 2. SONTORO – poor performance – warning
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. SYAMANTAKA MANI – P. Hammersley
Race 7. JILL’S CHARM – B. Panya
ENVIRONMENTAL – H. English
Late scratchings
Nil
Published subject to correction upon revision
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