QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2016
 
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 @ 1.30 PM                    RAIL - 2M
 
PENETROMETER READING – 5.78
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – N. Boyle, P. Gillard, D. Aurisch, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge –   P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – G. Silvestri, S. Flynn
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, S. Heidke
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Jockey Advocate – S. Scriven
 
 
Race 1:  Pelican Motors Service Centre QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1000m
 
ROSE CLIP – As R. Plumb was to be overweight, R. Johnston-Bell was substituted as the rider of the horse. R.  Plumb was fined $100.  Raced wide throughout.
 
BLACK MINK – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
WHO AM I – Inconvenienced when tightened for room at the start.
 
KEGSY  - Severely crowded soon after the start.
 
TIMPERLEY – Raced greenly and hung out throughout when racing wide without cover. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was shin sore in the off foreleg  following the event. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to its next race start.
 
HEY DORIS – Had a tendency to lay out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey R. McMahon was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
JOE PALOOKA – A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 2:  SPS Audit Class 3 H’cap - 1000mm
 
No racing incidents.
 
Race 3: Dicki Beach Surf Club Nippers QTIS 3yo F&M Maiden Plate – 1000m
 
TACTICAL MANUEVER – Slow to be begin.
 
TEXT BOOK – Hampered when tightened for room at the start.  Raced 3 wide throughout.  Raced greenly in the home straight.
 
LILLIE EVANGELENE – Hampered when tightened for room at the start.
 
OF THE DAY - Hampered when tightened for room at the start.  Obliged to alter course to secure clear  running approaching the 100m.  Jockey T. Harrison reported that after being hampered at the start, the horse  was then reluctant to improve and she was obliged to pressure her mount in the early stages, which resulted in her settling further back in the field than she would have liked and the filly raced somewhat greenly thereafter.
 
SHE’S SO MEAN – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
GOLDEN SUNSET – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 4:  Caloundra Towing/Tow N Ride Tilt Trays QTIS 3yo F&M Plate (2) – 1000m
 
LUNA BLU – Slow to begin.
 
TATSBRAT – Slow to begin. Raced greenly for a short distance thereafter.
 
GYPSY MISS –  Knuckled at the start and lost ground.  Jockey D. Browne reported that after knuckling at the start he was obliged to settle further back in the field than he would have liked.
 
MESSAGEINABOTTLE – Laid in in the home straight.
 
JARDIN ROUGE – When questioned, jockey R. Plumb stated  he was advised by the trainer that the horse  had a history of being fractious in the gates and his instructions were to position the horse where it felt comfortable in the early stages.  He added that after being crossed shortly after the start the filly raced  a little greenly back in the field however finished the race off reasonably well and, in his opinion, would benefit from today’s experience and may be better suited over longer distances than that of today’s event.
 
BUSH BELLA – Lost its off fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 5: F45 Training Caloundra CG&E Ratings Band 0-62 H’cap - 1200m
 
SPIRITED SAINT – Slow to begin.
 
D’HARMONY – Slow to begin.  Lost its off hind plate in running.
 
WOLF EYES – Had to be steadied leaving the 700m when placed in restricted room.
 
WONDERFUL TALE – Apprentice S. Lacy reported it was not her intention to lead, however after the horse began well and won the start by half a length, she attempted to steady in an attempt to secure cover but was unable to do so.  She added her mount did not appreciate racing in this position and hung out for the majority of the race, resulting in her being unable to fully test her mount in the home straight.
 
MEME MAILLOT JAUNE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
 
Race 6: Swim Between the Flags F&M Ratings Band 0-62 H’cap – 1200m
 
VORTUKA – Declared a late scratching at 3.30 pm after being injured in its float en route to the course.
 
LOADED AND READY – As jockey M. Hellyer’s arrival on course was to be delayed, jockey D. Browne was substituted as the rider of the horse.
 
FLAMBE – Slow to begin.
 
VERSCENT – Overraced in the early stages when the pace was steadied and continued to overrace until leaving the 750m.
 
 
Race 7: Mullins IT Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
 
HENRYONHUFEISEN – Slow to begin.
 
ENDLESS PUZZLE – Held up momentarily after the 400m.
 
FRENCH HUSSLER – Jockey J. Orman was reprimanded for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
DANDY ONE – Jockey D. Browne was asked to explain his tactics adopted in the early stages when he relinquished the lead before striding forward and being positioned outside the lead near the 800m, and further questioned regarding the overall performance.  He explained that in the early stages he was of the view that ENDLESS PUZZLE, which showed early speed, would settle in the lead with LITTLE WEALTH settling to the outside of that horse and as a result he elected to steady as he  felt he would be positioned behind the leader, however after making this decision, ENDLESS PUZZLE was steadied and LITTLE WEALTH crossed to the lead, which forced DANDY ONE further back.  He then elected to stride forward to secure a position  closer to the lead.  He indicated that, in his view, the horse did not run out a strong 1400m and was also of the view that the impost of 59 kilograms had a bearing on the gelding’s finishing effort.  The explanation was noted.
 
 
Race 8: Gswitch Maiden H’cap – 1300m
 
MADAM SHAZAM – Slow to begin.
 
KING CLEO – Slow to begin.  Jockey P. Hammersley reported that his mount travelled well until the home turn and that when placed under pressure in the home straight weakened badly, however he could offer no explanation.  
 
VILLA CORTONA – Restrained in the early stages from an outside barrier to gain a position closer to the  rail.  Jockey J. Orman reported he had been instructed to ride the horse from the wide barrier back in the field. He felt the horse found the line strongly and would benefit from a step up in distance as it was doing its best work over the concluding stages.
 
 
Race 9: Caloundra Towing/Tow N Ride Tilt Trays Ratings Band 0-58 H’cap – 1400m
 
LANDALE – Overraced at heels when the pace slackened near the 1000m and shifted out, making contact with another runner, and then continued to overrace until approaching the 600m. 
 
DON’TDRYARGENTINA – After being bumped by another runner near the 1000m, Overraced until leaving the 700m.
 
SONGSPUR – Forced 3 wide without cover from the 800m.  F. Jervis, rider of LANDALE, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground as a result of this incident.
 
CASINO GOLD – Held up for clear running form the 500m until entering the home straight and was again obliged to secure clear running after passing the 300m.
 
HOT HYPNOSIS – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J. Orman stated he had been instructed to ride the horse in a forward position  and when caught wide in the early stages elected to continue forward to secure a position outside the lead.  He added he was unable to secure the lead until approaching the 600m and, in his opinion, this had a detrimental effect on the overall performance as the horse weakened over the final 200m.
 
Race 10: Perren & Penny Plumbing Ratings Band 0-62 H’cap – 2200m
 
Prior to correct weight, stewards reviewed the start as KAZAN appeared to jump before the other runners when the start was effected.  After viewing the patrol footage, stewards were satisfied that all barriers opened simultaneously, however KAZAN had anticipated the start.
 
FIRST STIMULUS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost significant ground.  Held up passing the 400 and until leaving the 300m.
 
PERISHA – Forced wider leaving the 800m.
 
DINA’S DRAGON – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
ALFIE JUNIOR – Jockey N. Day was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight.
 
KAZAN – Apprentice M. Murphy was fined  $200 for returning to scale overweight.
 
 
Race 11: Pelican Motors Service Centre Class 5 H’cap 1200m
 
TIBROGARGAN MISS – Slow to begin. Overaced in the early stages.
 
FAICONI – Overraced in the early stages.
 
TEMUJIN’S QUEEN – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.  
 
 
Race 12: Dicky Beach Supporters Club Class 1 Plate – 1800m
 
BOCAGE – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.   Raced in restricted room and had to be steadied near the 700m. Again raced in restricted room and had to be steadied near the 500m.  Apprentice M. Murphy, rider of BOCAGE, was advised that in similar circumstances he should avoid pushing for runs where there was doubtful room.
 
ELIZABETH DREAM – Slow to begin.
 
RECRUIT – Slow to begin.  Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
ALTOVISE – Slow to begin.
 
EMPRESS ZHAO – Steadied from heels approaching the 1300m.
 
SHOW A FLICK – Steadied near the 450m when racing in restricted room.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1.           Ryan Plumb – Jockey – O/weight – $100 - AR120(b)    
                        Ryan Plumb - Fail to provide a medical clearance  - $100 - AR81F(3)
Ric McMahon – Jockey – Use whip 10 times prior to 100m/2 consec. $200 - AR137A
 
Race 10.        Michael Murphy – App. Jockey – Return to scale overweight –  $200 - AR145
                        Nathan Day – Jockey – Return to scale overweight – $200 - RR145
 
Reprimand
Race 7.           James Orman – Use whip 6 times prior to the 100m – AR137
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1.           Timperley – Shin sore – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           Rose Clip – R. Johnston-Bell
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          Loaded And Ready – D. Browne
Race 6.          Vortuka – 3.30 pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
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