QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2016
 
WEATHER – FINE                      RAIL – TRUE                    PENETROMETER – 5.57
TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
GOOD 3 @ 12:45 pm
GOOD 4 After R8

OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – A. Reardon, I. Brown, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – E. Barron
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – T. Doherty, G. Silvestri
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, S. Heidke, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From SCTC Wednesday 16.11.16 – Race 7: P. Hammersley, the rider of EQUISTAR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 1100m he allowed his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of LAUDABLE LEMON, resulting in that horse being taken in on to the rightful running of PUISSANCE DECHEVAL, which was tightened for room and had to be checked. As a result, PUISSANCE DECHEVAL overreacted to the tightening after making contact with the running rail and as a consequence became very awkward and ultimately fell, dislodging jockey Wiggins. In considering penalty, stewards established that whilst PUISSANCE DECHEVAL was tightened for room, the gelding overreacted to this tightening and after brushing the inside running rail shifted in further and became very awkward before attempting to jump the fence and dislodging jockey Wiggins. It was also noted that immediately after runners to the inside of EQUISTAR were tightened, jockey Hammersley did make endeavours to rectify the situation by placing pressure on his outside rein and directing his mount outwards. As stewards were satisfied that these factors should be reflected in penalty, and given that jockey Hammersley has a good record in relation to careless riding matters, they determined that a 17 day suspension from riding in races should be imposed, to commence at midnight on Saturday 3 December and expire at midnight on Tuesday 20 December 2016.
 
GENERAL
 
As J. Byrne was indisposed due to injury, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 1: COASTLINE BMW F&M CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1200M
 
SHELTER LADY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
LIGHT SHOWS – Overraced for a short distance passing the 1000m.
 
OCEANTES – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden in a forward position, if circumstances permit. Jumped awkwardly and lost ground before settling in a midfield position.
 
Race 2: YALUMBA C,G&E CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
KNOWING FRANK – Hampered at the start.
 
PLAN RED – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out.
 
DUBLE MEANING – Hampered at the start.
 
DEEKS – J. Lloyd reported at scale that his mound did not feel comfortable in its action over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some soreness in both fore fetlocks.
 
RALLIER – Blundered after being bumped at the start. When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, L. Tarrant explained that his mount never travelled comfortably at any stage.
 
Race 3: XXXX CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1400M
 
ADHERE – Overraced in the early stages.
 
AIR FORCE ONE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 4: ANMEL CHERRYPICKER HIRE MAIDEN PLATE – 1400M
 
SICARIO – Reared and became cast in the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and declared a late scratching at 3:26 pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SICARIO be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
12 cents in the dollar for the Win #5
5 cents in the dollar for place of winner #5
11 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
29 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #
 
SP bets are subject to deductions.
 
Trainer N. McCall was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of SICARIO.
 
THE AMATEUR – Overraced when leading in the early stages.
 
Race 5: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES PTY LTD MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
SURGE BLANCO – Late scratching at 3:04 pm for veterinary reasons. The horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
As apprentice M. Murphy was unable to arrive on course in time to fulfil his engagement due to transport difficulties, apprentice J. Oliver was substituted as the rider of IRISH HEART.
 
TAKES TIME – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide without cover. Hung in under pressure over the final stages.
 
IRISH HEART – Hampered soon after the start when tightened for room.
 
OF THE DAY – Began awkwardly and then was taken out by another runner soon after the start. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 6: STO LAW, PART OF THE SLATER & GORDON GROUP QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
MAGNUFIGHTER – Hung in when placed under pressure over the final 300m.
 
PUNTA – Slow to begin
 
SCALLOPINI – Slow to begin.
 
BARRETTE – Began awkwardly. L. Tarrant reported at scale that his mount raced greenly throughout the event.
 
RIO ROSIE – Raced wide without cover. Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted out abruptly passing the 200m.
 
Race 7: SECUTOR SECURITIES PTY LTD BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1000M
 
TIN’S POCKET – Slow to begin.
 
HE’S ALL HEART – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching and rounding the home turn, when overracing, improved to the inside of STOLE THE SHOW where there was insufficient room and as a result had to be restrained for some distance.
 
Race 8: FOODSERVICES C,G&E CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to storm activity and lightning in the area.
 
LOST CLASSIC – Raced three wide without cover.
 
Following the running of this race, during which rain had fallen, the track was downgraded to GOOD 4.

Race 9: PELICAN MOTORS SERVICE CENTRE BENCHMARK 58 H’CAP – 1300M
 
PICTURE IT – Raced three wide without cover.
 
THE WANTED CLUB – Stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer P. Facoory will be advised that a warning will be placed against the horse.
 
CROUPIER – Held up in the early stages of the home straight and near the 300m had to shift out around the heels of WORLD SERIES in order to improve.
 
OUR GRANDE FINALE – Sustained an injury in the float en route to the course, examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 5:38 pm.
 
Race 10: CENTREPOINT HOLIDAY APARTMENTS RATINGS BAND 0-70 H’CAP – 1600M
 
BOLD AVENUE – Raced fiercely in the early stages and had to be restrained from the heels of MULLET MAN on a number of occasions and then continued to pull hard in the middle stages. Held up in the early part of the home straight.
 
TELMEMORE – Slow to begin.
 
MULLET MAN – Disappointed for clear running for some distance approaching and passing the 300m.
 
HOW CAN I HELP – Had to be restrained from heels near the 800m. Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and near the 200m had to be checked off the heels of KINGTANTES, which was weakening.
 
PRINCESS CHARM – Raced three wide without cover.
 
WICKED TRILOGY – Connections advised that it is the intention to have the mare ridden forward from the awkward barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
RUBY RAY – Slow to begin.
 
Race 11: SEARITE CONTAINER REPAIRS PTY LTD CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1600M
 
As G. Colless was to be overweight, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of LATE PAYMENT. G. Colless was fined $200.
 
TONY BALONEY – Slow to begin. Bumped at the entrance to the home straight and became unbalanced.
 
LA LA ROCK – Slow to begin. Commenced to overrace near the 1300m and shifted out.
 
ROSADOR – Shifted out at the entrance to the home straight and bumped TONY BALONEY.
 
Race 12: CHAPS MENSWEAR F&M CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
AZARENKA – Lunged forward in the barriers, removed, underwent a veterinary examination and declared a late scratching at 8:21 pm on veterinary advice. Stewards ordered that all monies invested on AZARENKA be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:
 
          9 cents in the dollar for the Win #9
          7 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
          9 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #8
          11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #2
 
SP bets are not subject to deductions.
 
FOX FORCE FIVE – Slow to begin.
 
TRAMPERS – Raced three wide without cover.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions
From SCTC 16.11.16 – R7. P. Hammersley – careless riding – 17 days (m/n 3.12.16 – 20.12.16) – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 11. G. Colless - $200 – overweight – AR. 120(b)
 
Absent jockeys
J. Byrne – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 4. SICARIO – reared in barriers, became cast, late scratching on vet advice – warning
Race 5. SURGE BLANCO – late scratching for vet reasons, vet clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 9. THE WANTED CLUB – stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground – warning
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.         RALLIER – L. Tarrant
Race 5.         DONT DOUBT DA WIFE – L. Tarrant
                     IRISH HEART – J. Oliver
Race 7.         POSITIVE QUEST – L. Tarrant
Race 9.         DRUM MASTER – R. Fradd
Race 11.       LATE PAYMENT – J. Taylor

Late scratchings
Race 4. SICARIO – 3:26 pm – vet reasons at barrier
Race 5. SURGE BLANCO – 3:04 pm – vet reasons
Race 9. OUR GRANDE FINALE – 5:38 pm – vet reasons
Race 12. AZARENKA – 8:21 pm – vet reasons at barrier
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision