QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 4 JANUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY               TRACK RATING – SOFT 7/HEAVY 8 @ 11.20AM/HEAVY 9 AFTER RACE 1     RAIL – 8M 1200M-400M (INCLUDING 1400M & 1000M CHUTES) 6M REMAINDER      PENETROMETER – 5.31
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, C. Albrecht, E. Barron
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – T. Doherty
Swab attendants –  K. Warwick, S. Heidke
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 

Race 1: Chaps Menswear Fillies and Mares Maiden H‘cap – 1300m
 
IS BREA BUA – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
CHEAP DATE – Overraced in the early stages. Blundered in the near foreleg after passing the winning post and fell, dislodging jockey A. Allen. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality, and after stewards inquired into the matter with jockey A. Allen, they were satisfied from the evidence, that the horse  was tiring and weakened over the concluding stages blundered, causing the fall.  Subsequent to the event, a delegation of riders approached stewards and requested an inspection of the track after the winning post.  A number of riders and stewards inspected this section of the track and following this, jockey Allen and the riders were shown video footage of the fall and all riders  who rode in this event were interviewed and were satisfied with the condition of the track and agreed to continue riding. Blundered in the near foreleg after passing the winning post and fell, dislodging jockey A. Allen. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality, and after stewards inquired into the matter with jockey A. Allen, they were satisfied from the evidence, that the horse  was tiring and weakened over the concluding stages blundered, causing the fall.  Subsequent to the event, a delegation of riders approached stewards and requested an inspection of the track after the winning post.  A number of riders and stewards inspected this section of the track and following this, jockey Allen and the riders were shown video footage of the fall and all riders  who rode in this event were interviewed and were satisfied with the condition of the track and agreed to continue riding.
 
 
 
MISS RULE – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
Following this race the track rating was downgraded to a Heavy 9.
 
 
Race 2: Coastline BMW Sunshine Coast Cup 28 January 2017 CG&E Maiden H‘cap – 1300m
 
MONTANA PINES – Slow to begin. Steadied to avoid heels near the 1100m.
 
WICKED HEIGHTS – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied, losing ground. Raced wide without cover.
 
YALLAROI- Hampered on jumping away.
 
GLEN ORD – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
TWICE ALONE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
COLLEGIATE – Overraced in the early stages.  Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of the horse.  Of concern were the actions of apprentice Sewell and his lack of vigour from the 400m onwards.  Apprentice Sewell explained that his instructions were issued by trainer Mr A. Jones, who  indicated he did not believe that the horse would be comfortable on the rain affected track and in these conditions  instructed apprentice Sewell to ensure he held the horse’s head up in an attempt to have it travel on the bridle. Apprentice Sewell   indicated the horse travelled strongly throughout. Apprentice Sewell stated that COLLEGIATE, in his view, did not let down well in the straight until it changed stride near the 200m and then found the line well whilst hanging in, which it had done so since rounding the home turn.   A post race veterinary examination indicated that the horse had pulled up sore in the off foreleg with soreness in the shoulder.   Stewards considered the evidence and whilst they advised apprentice Sewell that, in their opinion, he had overdone the instructions, however given the report from the veterinary surgeon, did not take the matter any further.  A post race veterinary examination revealed soreness in the off foreleg. Mr Jones was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to its next race start.
 
 
Race 3: XXXX QTIS 3yo H’cap - 1200m
 
MISS KINDILAN – Tightened for rom at the start and lost ground.
 
 
Race 4: Yalumba Benchmark 75 H’cap – 1000M
 
HI IM BACK – Declared a late scratching at 2.20 pm due to the downgrading of the track.
 
TIBROGARGAN MISS – Reared as the start was effected, losing significant ground. When attempting to settle approaching the 700m overraced and then raced wide without cover, improving to the lead passing the 600m.
 
DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
 
Race 5: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks CG&E Class 2 H’cap – 1200m
 
LIEDER – Declared a late scratching at 1.45 pm due to the downgrading of the track.
 
DEEKS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PLAN RED – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
BOARD DIRECTOR – Jockey Cassidy was asked to comment on the performance of the horse.  He indicated that after travelling well in a favourable position behind the lead, the horse did not let down as expected in the home straight.  He felt this could be attributed to the horse having its  second start this preparation and carrying 59.5 kilograms on a rain-affected track.  He indicated that in the circumstances he was not entirely disappointed with the overall performance.  A post race veterinary examination indicated that the horse had a slower than normal post-race recovery.  A swab sample was taken.
 
 
 
Race 6: Hot 91.1 Benchmark 65 H’cap - 1800m
 
MYSTERIUM – Declared a late scratching at 11.57 am due to the downgrading of the track.
 
HUSSONPLAZA – Slow to begin.
 
GET ON – Improved onto heels passing the 1500m and had to be steadied.   
 
LIGHTNING BELL – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
AHMAH STAR – Raced wide without cover.
 
TOTAL SURPRISE – Raced wide.
 
MAGNATUNE – Apprentice T. Brooker was fined $300 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
 
Race 7: Butler McDermott Lawyers Class 3 H’cap – 1400m
 
CATENACCIO – Declared a late scratching at 3.37 pm on veterinary advice after becoming cast in its race day stall.
 
Jockey R. Wiggins (DEITCH) and apprentice jockey A Fancourt (KEEP ON ROCKING) made application prior to correct weight to have their mounts declared non runners. After viewing the video footage and taking evidence from both riders and the starter, stewards were satisfied that DEITCH reared as the start was effected and other than for its own actions were afforded a fair start. Stewards also believed that KEEP ON ROCKING reared shortly after  DEITCH and were also satisfied that this horse had been  afforded a fair start and therefore correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.
 
DEITCH – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground.
 
KEEP ON ROCKING – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground.
 
PERCY ON PARADE – Slow to begin.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines                         
Race 6.           Tiffany Brooker – A/jockey – Use whip 12 times prior to 100m – $300 - AR137A
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Board Director
 
 
Bars and Warnings
Race 2.        Collegiate – Sore in off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5.          Deeks –T. Brooker
Race 7.          Bilberrry Star – T. Harrison
                        World Series – G. Goold
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.          Hi I’m Back – 2.20 pm
Race 5.          Lieder – 1.45 pm
Race 6.          Mysterium – 11.57 am
Race 7.          Catenaccio – 3.37 PM
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision
 
 
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