QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING – GOOD 3                      RAIL – 7M
PENETROMETER – 5.76
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, E. Barron
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: TRICOLOUR CONCRETING RATINGS BAND 0-65 H’CAP – 2200M
 
After viewing the stewards’ patrol footage, B. Stewart, the rider of ENDLESS DON, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against CALL ME RUSTY (G. Goold) being declared the winner, alleging interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos it was established that after leaving the 500m ENDLESS DON was attempting to secure a position outside CALL ME RUSTY and to the inside of THORNETT where there was doubtful room. In doing so ENDLESS DON made contact with THORNETT and buffeted with that horse. A short distance later ENDLESS DON had to be checked when CALL ME RUSTY shifted out. Stewards could not be satisfied that ENDLESS DON had established a position outside the heels of CALL ME RUSTY and therefore dismissed the objection. In considering the incident and in relation to the actions of the riders involved, whilst stewards were not satisfied that the interference could solely be attributed to the actions of CALL ME RUSTY, they were satisfied that rider G. Goold had demonstrated a lack of care in allowing his mount to shift out and advised him therefore to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
THORNETT – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
Race 2: BLACK CAT CIVIL MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
BEAU DANCER – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied from heels after passing the 600m and was then held up rounding the home turn and in the home straight until near the 200m.
 
CRAIGLEA DETROIT – Slow to begin.
 
DAY OF THE FOX – Steadied from heels near the 500m, shifted out and then was held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 300m.
 
FIDEREUS – Raced wide without cover.
 
MAKUBA – Trainer T. Thomas was fined $100 for the late declaration of N. Thomas as rider. Raced wide without cover.
 
BIA TYCHE – Hampered shortly after the start when tightened for room.
 
JEN FROM MYERS – Held up rounding the home turn. Sustained a significant laceration to the near hind leg consistent with being galloped on. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
Race 3: STEVE’S YARD CLEAN UP’S CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1400M
 
RISING LUCK – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
SHE’S WORTHY – Jumped very awkwardly, losing ground and almost dislodging its rider.
 
COLD BLOODED – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: AUSSIE POOCH MOBILE MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
 
DUKE OF MOOLOO – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
POPIGAI – Hung out rounding the home turn and then laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
AMAZON RULER – Steadied and obliged to alter course leaving the 300m to secure clear running.
 
PIPEMAJOR – Inconvenienced and forced wider rounding the home turn. M. Cahill reported that his mount hung in very badly throughout the event. Stewards advised trainer G. Hay that a warning would be placed on the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering mild heat stress.
 
AUSSIE TYCOON – Raced wide from approaching the 600m.
 
RED CHILL – Tightened for room at the start.
 
OUR CINDERELLA – Jumped away very awkwardly and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn and was tightened for room near the 300m.
 
SMOOTH VELVET – Inconvenienced and forced wider rounding the home turn.
 
Race 5: VARIETY – RODNEY KEMP MEMORIAL CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1400M
 
TIMELESS LADY – Slow to begin. L. Londregan was reprimanded for raising his whip arm above shoulder height.
 
LIKE A RULER – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MAKURU – Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
Race 6: BAMPAK CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1600M
 
HESSIAN – Raced wide in the early stages before being restrained to settle at the tail of the field to secure cover.
 
BEL CLASSICO – R. Wiggins reported that his mount overraced in the middle stages and indicated that connections suggested the horse would now be sent for a spell.
 
BRIGHTNBREEZY – Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
ELUSIVE ELEMENT – Slow to begin.
 
ABBEY DAZZLER – Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: HARBOUR WINE BAR CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
MEME MAILLOT JAUNE – Began awkwardly.
 
GUILTY VERDICT – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied.
 
RAGGLE VARR – Held up rounding the home turn and when attempting to shift out to secure clear running, buffeted with another runner on a number of occasions shortly after entering the home straight.
 
MASTER DENRHO – Buffeted by another runner after passing the 400m.  
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. L. Londregan – raise whip arm above shoulder height – AR. 137A(4)
 
Fines
Race 2. Tnr. T. Thomas - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Basic Strategy, Endless Don, Aussie Tycoon, Red Chill, Master Denrho, Rainbow Spirit
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Rocket On Board
 
Warnings/Bars
Race 4. PIPEMAJOR – hung out badly – warning
 
Protests
Race 1. ENDLESS DON (2nd) vs CALL ME RUSTY (1st) – alleged interference rounding the home turn – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. MAKUBA – N. Thomas
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision