QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
WEDNESDAY, 5 APRIL  2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – SOFT 6          RAIL – 8M           PENETROMETER – 6.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – A. Reardon
Stewards – D. Aurisch, K. Daly, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch, M. Wainscott
Swab Attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – R .Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
General
 
From ITC, 4.4.17
 
Trainer D. Forster reported that Rock Garden had an abscess to the off cheek on return her stable, which may explain the reason for the mare hanging out.
 
_________________________________
 
Trainer N. McCall was fined $100 for failing to declare riders for Sicario (Race 4) and Tammany Hall (Race 7).
 
 
Race 1:  Scott McMahon Electrical Maiden H’cap – 1800m
 
No incidents.
 
 
Race 2:  Boss Building Maintenance Pty Ltd  QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1400m
 
NASHVILLE SKYLINE – Held up at the entrance to the straight for clear running, then shifted out abruptly near the 300m.
Race 3:  Schultz Toomey O’Brien Lawyers Part of Slater & Gordon Class 2 H'cap – 1600m
 
MADLUCE MISSILE – Slow to begin.
 
SHE GOES POP – After leaving the 400m, attempted to improve to the outside of the heels of another runner and was prevented from doing so by PORTSEA, which raced close to its outside.  SHE GOES POP then had some difficulty   obtaining clear running until after passing the 200m.
 
 
Race 4:   Bassett Barks Pty Ltd Maiden Plte – 1400m
 
SICARIO - Trainer N. McCall was fined the sum of $100 for failing to declare riders for Sicario and Tammany Hall (Race 7).   Shifted out to avoid heels after leaving the 300m.
 
VIVI GRANDA – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
BOUCHARD – Jumped away awkwardly and brushed the starting gate, resulting in jockey A. Allen becoming unbalanced.
 
PIXIE HOLLOW – When being restrained near the 1200m, got its head up and raced ungenerously.  Shifted out abruptly after leaving the 300m.
 
IDALIA’S DREAM – Shifted out to avoid heels after leaving the 300m.
 
JAPALI FOX – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: Chaps Menswear  BenchMark 70 H'cap – 1000m
 
DIETERS – Trainer R. Heathcote advised that the colt had undergone throat surgery following its unplaced effort in the Black Opal in 2016. Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
GRACEVILLE – Slow to begin.
 
RED HANDLE – Heavily bumped shortly after the start.
 
AROUSED – Knuckled on jumping away. Raced wide throughout.
 
SNITZEL’S JOY – Shifted out shortly after the start and made contact with another runner and blundered. Shifted out under pressure near the 200m.
 
BAGUS – Forced wider on the track by another runner at the 200m.
 
ONE IN ONE OUT – After leaving the 200m, had to be steadied when tightened for room between runners.
 
MIRI MIRI – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: All Pest Qld Class 4 H'cap – 1400m
 
MAKEADANE – As J. Orman was indisposed, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of the horse. Jockey J. Byrne reported his mount hung in when placed under pressure in the straight.
 
VICTORVETO - The start of this race was delayed when the gelding required farrier attention. Trainer R. Lyford was reprimanded for presenting the gelding with unsatisfactory plating.   Mr Lyford  was advised that  the nomination of the horse would be refused in the metropolitan/provincial area due to its poor performance.
 
MOONLIGHT DANCER – Slow to begin.  Held up for clear running approaching the 200m.
 
OUR RACKETEER – Slow to begin.
 
RIDEONABIGJETPLANE – Had to be steadied away from heels near the 900m.
 
CAUTHEN’S POWER – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
 
 
 
Race 7  –  Proliquor CG&E Class  3 Plate – 1200m
 
TAMMANY HALL – Trainer N. McCall was fined $200 for late declaration of T. Brooker as the rider of this horse, and M. Cahill as the rider of SICARIO in Race 3.
 
BURNING MOUNTAIN – Raced wide without cover.
 
GREGORY – Had to be steadied away from heels near the 200m.
 
OLSSON – Inconvenienced near the 100m.  
 
IMA SHOWMAN – Shifted out abruptly near the 100m. Apprentice A. Sewell, rider of IMA SHOWMAN, was advised in similar circumstances he must endeavour to straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.
 
 
 
Race 8:  The Pump House  F&M Class 3 Plate – 1200m
 
MISS AMIGO – As G. Colless was delayed in traffic, A. Allen was substituted as the rider of the horse.
 
PRIDE OF RAWBELLE – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide without cover.
 
VIADUCTRESS - Bumped on jumping away and was crowded shortly after the start and had to be steadied.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Apprentice R. Williams reported at scale that the mare did not show her customary speed and was further back in the field than she had anticipated and did not finish the race off.
 
SEDUCTIVE DREAM – Bumped on jumping away.
 
PRONTEZZA – Overraced in the early stages.
 
AGORA – Blundered near the 400m.
 
DOUBT SHE’S A LADY – Raced wide without cover.
 
LADY MICAELA – Trainer B. Costello was questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of the mare. He stated that at its previous start at Ipswich it was slow to begin and was forced wider from the 600m and he was not disappointed with her effort bearing in mind LADY MICAELA finished only 3½  lengths from the winner.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fine
Race 4/7.       Natalie McCall – Trainer – 2 late rider declarations - $200 – LR67*
 
 
 
Reprimand
Race 6.           Robert Lyford – Present horse with unsatisfactory plating  - AR175*
 
___________________________
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners,
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Brigadier Sam, She Goes Pop
 
Warnings/bars
Race 6.           Victorveto – Poor performance – Barred Metro/provincial area until form improvement – AR8(t)
 
Absent rider
J. Orman – Illness – Certificate required*
Glen Colless – Delayed in traffic*
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           Sicario – M. Cahill
Race 6.           Makeadane – J. Byrne
Race 7.           Tammany Hall – T. Brooker
Race 8.           Miss Amigo – A. Allen
 
Late scratchings
Nil.     

 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision