QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

SUNDAY, 9 APRIL 2017


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 7 RAIL – 10M 1200-400M,INC 1400M & 1000M CHUTES PENETROMETER – 6.79

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – E. Barron
Stewards – A. Reardon, K. Daly, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – D. Reid
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – M. Wainscott
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, G. Grey
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

General

From ITC, 4.4.17

Race 3. Trainer D. Murphy was fined $100 for failing to scratch Wishipour by the prescribed time.

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Race 1: Caloundra RSL Maiden Plate – 1600m

ENDLESS HOPE – After arriving late on course due to transport delays, the horse was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

STORMY LEO – As J. Guthman-Chester failed to arrive on course for his engagement, C. Bayliss was substituted as the rider of the horse. Apprentice Guthman-Chester was fined $200.

LIKAPOSTIE - Apprentice S. Lacy pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1300m she allowed her mount to shift in when not fully clear of STORMY LEO, which had to be checked and lost ground. Apprentice Lacy was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 9 April and to expire at midnight, 17 April. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account her guilty plea, good record and that she has only recently returned to race riding after suffering an injury. Held up entering the home straight.

ANGEL MIO – Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground.

COLLEGIATE – When questioned regarding the performance of the horse, apprentice A. Sewell stated the gelding raced wide in the early stages before settling in a forward position and travelled comfortably, however when placed under pressure the gelding failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. Apprentice A. Sewell was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 2: Workplace Central QTIS 2yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

The start of this race was delayed until the completion of an interstate event.

TEAGZ – Slow to begin. When racing at heels shifted out near the 700m.

STELLA STARLITE - Slow to begin.

BOLD CRUSADER – Shifted in and made contact with AZTEC WARRIOR at the start.

AZTEC WARRIOR – Bumped at the start. Raced greenly and shifted out across heels near the 800m.

SUERTE - Began awkwardly. Leaving the 700m was tightened between runners and lost ground. Held up for clear running near the 500m. Jockey G. Goold accidentally dropped his whip near 100m.

SAINT PATRICKS DAY – Held up from entering the home straight until obtaining clear running near the 200m .

TIME TO PLAY – Jockey J. Lloyd reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the race.

STAR CUGAT – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice T. Brooker reported that whilst she was forced to race wide throughout, she was nevertheless disappointed in the filly’s effort in finishing the race off, and eased her mount over the concluding stages. Trainer reported that the filly had returned to scale with blood in its mouth and had dislodged 2 teeth, and would advise stewards of any further abnormalities that may come to light.

CSARDAS – Apprentice N. Summers was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts right out to the finish line.


Race 3: Coastline BMW Maiden H’cap – 1200m

DARK ELEMENT - The start of the race was delayed when the tongue-tie had to be replaced on the horse. Hung out throughout the race. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

DANGEROUS DESIRE – Shifted a plate in the tie-up stalls. The horse was subsequently replated, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Following the race G. Colless reported that the filly was making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer C. Richardson advised she would have the filly scoped, the results of which she would report to stewards.

KYLIE’S KISSES – Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

DAY OF THE FOX – Slow to begin.


Race 4: Happy 40th Nigel Sullivan Benchmark 70 H’cap - 1800m

OUTSTRIP – Jockey R. McMahon advised that when he attempted to place pressure on his mount near the 300m his foot slipped from his near-side iron, resulting in him becoming unbalanced and falling. Jockey McMahon was examined by the ambulance officers and cleared of any apparent injury. Stewards advised R. McMahon provide a medical clearance and pass a concussion test prior to resuming race riding. A post race veterinary examination of OUTSTRIP failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

FIRST CRUSH – Apprentice M. Murphy dropped his whip leaving the 400m.

I FEEL GOOD – Eased out of the event near the 300m after avoiding the fallen rider.

BOLD AVENUE – Apprentice jockey C. Bayliss was obliged to stop riding momentarily near the finish line when the riderless horse shifted in.

PLANET AMERICA – Jockey T. Harrison was fined $100 for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

REAL STING – Jockey Hellyer was obliged to stop riding momentarily to avoid the riderless horse. Jockey M. Hellyer was fined $100 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m

Race 5: Marg Kellahan Memorial Ratings Band 0-65 H’cap – 1000m

BARNSLEY - Prior to correct weight, stewards observed the video of the start and confirmed that the barrier gate of BARNSLEY did not open in unison with the other barrier gates. Trainer G. Duncan and rider D. Browne were interviewed and as BARNSLEY was expected to be a forward runner stewards found that the horse was denied a fair start and that this occurrence had prejudiced the chances of that horse finishing first, second or third. Stewards subsequently deemed the horse a non runner under AR134A and the following deductions were applicable.

21 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
17 cents in the dollar on the face of place bets on the winner
17 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
17 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets

Starting prices subject to deduction

BO ROSSA – Jumped outwards at the start and bumped another runner.

KATCH NICCONI – Bumped at the start. A post race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the near foreleg and off foreleg.

LAREDO HUSSLER – Slow to begin.

SKYTASTIC – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

MOVING PRESS – Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $100 for using his whip more than the permitted 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 6: Yalumba Class 1 H’cap – 1000m

MORE PATISI – Tightened for room between runners on jumping away. Had to be steadied from heels approaching the 700m.

NIGHTHAWK – Raced wide throughout.


Race 7: XXXX Class 1 H’cap – 1400m

VANILLA JEWELL – Raced keenly in the early stages.

JACQUERIC – Apprentice S. Lacy was reprimanded for using her whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.


Race 8: Hot 91.1 Ladies Oaks Day 2 June Class 3 H’ap 1200m

KEEP ON ROCKING – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

STAR JUSTICE – Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages.

OH BOY – Raced wide without cover.

BOYS FROM THE BUSH – Raced wide.

BENEFICA PRINCESS – Held up entering the home straight. Inclined to lay in in the early stages of the home straight.









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees


Suspension
Race 1. Stephanie Lacy – A/jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 9.4.17 to m/n 17.4.17 -AR137(a)*

Reprimand
Race 7. Stephanie Lacy – A/jockey –Use whip 7 times prior to the 100m – AR137A


Fines
Race 1. Adam Sewell – A/jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to the 100m – $100 - AR137A*
Jag Guthmann-Chester – A/jockey – Failed to fulfil riding engagement - $200 – AR85B
Race 4. Tegan Harrison – Jockey – Use whip 11 times prior to the 100m - $100 – AR137A*
Michael Hellyer – Jockey – Use whip 9 times prior to the 100m - $100 – AR137A
Race 5. Michael Murphy – A/jockey – Use whip 10 times prior to the 100m – $100 - AR137A



From ITC, 4.4.17
Race 3. D. Murphy – Trainer - Fail to scratch Wishipour by the prescribed time - $100 – AR137A*

Fall
Race 4. Outstrip (R. McMahon) Fell near 300m.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre race
Collegiate, Time To Play, Day Of The Fox, Surface Tension, High Drifter, Dream Of Ascot

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Crazy Pops, Scrabble

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Stormy Leo – C .Bayliss

Late scratchings
Race 5. Barnsley



Published subject to correction upon revision