QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 26 MAY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING – SOFT 6                       RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – 6.55
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, N. Boyle, P. Zimmermann,
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – M. Wainscott
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: HOT91.1 LADIES OAKS DAY FRIDAY 2 JUNE 2017 QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
CHATTEL MORTGAGE – Steadied from heels near the 700m and shifted wider on the track. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 100m and had to be steadied.
 
EXCELEBRAZIONE – Began awkwardly, almost dislodging the rider. Raced ungenerously during the early stages.
 
WICKATAQ – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ZIEGELBAUER – Steadied to avoid heels passing the 700m when the pace slackened.
 
EDENANNIE – Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted out abruptly when struck with the whip near the 100m.
 
I’M SASSY – Underwent a veterinary inspection behind the barriers, was found to have a small amount of blood in its mouth and was cleared to start. Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 400m and obliged to alter course.
 
STARZARINA – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start.
 
Race 2: WWW.SCTC.COM.AU QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
IMA FARMBOY – Raced wide without cover.
 
MI INSTINCT – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground after making heavy contact with another runner.
 
TOP KNIGHT – Slow to begin and then was slow to muster speed in the early stages.
 
WITHOUT DISSENT – Had to be steadied near the 850m to avoid the heels of MISS SIDUAL which shifted in. L. Tarrant, the rider of MISS SIDUAL, was reprimanded. Bumped by another runner near the 700m, shifted out and had to be steadied from heels.
 
JABROOK – Trainer T. Gollan was fined $100 for the late declaration of T. Harrison as rider. Raced wide throughout.
 
STAR CUGAT – The veterinary surgeon reported that the filly had a small speedy cut on the off hind pastern post-race. Trainer S. Kendrick advised that the horse will be sent for a spell.
 
SWEET JAIN – Bumped by another runner at the start.
 
Race 3: THE PUMP HOUSE CALOUNDRA CUP DAY 1 JULY 2017 CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1000M
 
GATLINBURG – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and over the concluding stages was obliged to steady away from heels.
 
FAST VISION – Trainer B. Hull was reprimanded for failing to produce the horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card.
 
AQUAJEWEL – Raced four wide without cover.
 
SHE’S SO MEAN – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground at the start.
 
TOECANARGIE MAN – Bumped at the start. Raced three wide without cover.
 
MANKINI LOVE – Jumped awkwardly, made contact with another runner and lost ground.
 
EARL OF FORDYCE – As R. McMahon was to be overweight, N. Thomas was substituted as rider. Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 700m. After taking into account jockey McMahon’s good record, stewards issued a reprimand.
 
Race 4: #SCTURFCLUB OPEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
TAPESTRY VISION – Obliged to steady away from heels after passing the 400m.
 
HEARTFORD – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $100 for the late declaration of T. Brooker as rider.
 
DESTIVA – When questioned regarding the horse’s performance, J. Byrne stated that after having a favourable run, the horse was then shifted out near the 400m to improve into the race, however failed to respond and was disappointing. He added that the gelding may be better suited on a firmer surface than that of today. Trainer B. Ahrens advised that he felt that the horse does not handle rain-affected conditions and has previously not raced well at this venue. He was of the view that these two factors may have had a detrimental effect on the horse’s overall performance.
 
SWEET REPEAT – Raced wide without cover. Forced wider near the 400m.
 
CORRYVRECKAN – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: #HOT91LADIESOAKS17 MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
MURTASTEEL – Raced wide throughout.
 
PRODUCE ME LATE – Bumped by another runner over the concluding stages.
 
BIG VEGA – Raced three wide without cover.
 
DAY OF THE FOX – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
FIDEREUS – Steadied from heels near the 900m.
 
SUGGAN BUGGAN – Slow to begin. After being held up for clear running rounding the home turn, again had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200m and again over the concluding stages and shifted in abruptly to secure clear running, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
VILLA CORTONA – Slow to begin.
 
LOST VIRTUE – Had to be steadied after passing the 900m when reluctant to hold its position between runners when MURTASTEEL shifted in slightly. Placed in restricted room near the 600m and had to be steadied. Again steadied near the 400m when placed in restricted room.
 
Race 6: #CALOUNDRACUPDAY2017 MAIDEN H’CAP – 1600M
 
The start of this race was delayed when STRAYING had to be resaddled after being loaded.
 
KUTTAMURRA AL – Stewards questioned R. Stewart regarding the tactics adopted, as the horse settled in a position just behind the lead, which is in contrast to its established racing pattern. He indicated that his intention and instructions had been to attempt to settle in a midfield position with cover. He indicated that whilst caught in a wide position during the early stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward when he saw an opportunity to settle behind the lead. Trainer R. Heathcote’s representative, Ms M. Sharpe, confirmed the instructions. Stewards accepted the explanation after a review of the patrol footage.
 
LIGHTNING JACKSON – Connections advised that from the wide alley the horse would be ridden in a more forward position. The horse led the event.
 
RESET EXPRESS – Slow to begin.
 
IN KOBE – Had to be checked near the 200m when weakening and tightened for room between KUTTAMURRA AL and COLLEGIATE, both of which shifted ground.
 
ROCK WITH PASSION – Raced wide without cover. Checked and lost ground near the 1300m when tightened for room by KUTTAMURRA AL, which was taken in by LIGHTNING JACKSON. Apprentice B. Ainsworth, the rider of LIGHTNING JACKSON, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that at that point she permitted her mount to shift in when not clear of KUTTAMURRA AL. Apprentice Ainsworth’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Saturday 3 June and expire at midnight on Sunday 11 June 2017.
 
SNOWY MOET – Jumped away very awkwardly and inconvenienced another runner.
 
WHAT DO YA THINK – Had to be checked from heels near the 1300m and shifted wider on the track.
 
STRAYING – Slow to begin.
 
NATIONAL JEWEL – Apprentice H. English reported that her mount, in her opinion, did not handle the soft track conditions and was also of the view that the horse may have come to the end of its preparation.
 
ESOR – Tightened for room and checked at the start.
 
Race 7: RIDE FOR ROY “BUTCH” MULES CLASS 3 H’CAP – 1400M
 
RAGGLE VARR – Rider T. Brooker reported that the horse travelled well in the lead and when rounding the home turn she felt that the horse still had a competitive chance in the finish of the event, however the mare weakened badly from the 200m and was very disappointing over the concluding stages. Trainer N. McCall will be interviewed in coming days regarding the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
HIDDEN GOLD – Overraced in the early stages. Shifted out to improve near the 600m, making heavy contact with BOCAGE, forcing that horse wider. Shifted out near the 400m and again bumped another runner.
 
IZZAH – Raced wide without cover.
 
BOCAGE – Overraced in the early stages before having to be checked from heels near the 900m and then shifting wider to improve. Bumped by another runner near the 400m.
 
Race 8: FUNCTIONS@SCTC.COM.AU CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1200M
 
Apprentice M. Murphy was dislodged from GREAT PATIENCE en route to the barriers. As apprentice Murphy sustained an injury and was unable to fulfil his engagement, GREAT PATIENCE was declared a late scratching at 4:09 pm. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on GREAT PATIENCE be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

1 cents in the dollar for the Win #2
1 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
1 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #1
1 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #5
 
RAGAZZO DEL CORSO – Laid in over the concluding stages, obliging the rider to stop riding and straighten.
 
CLOUDS – Raced wide throughout. Tightened for room over the concluding stages and had to be checked when racing between PRECISION STRIKE, which shifted out slightly, and RAGAZZO DEL CORSA, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
PRINCESS IS READY – Slow to begin. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PINCH MOUNTAIN – Raced wide without cover.
 
STAR JUSTICE – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Overraced in the early stages.
 
JERROCITY – Held up for clear running from the 300m until leaving the 100m.
 
Race 9: #HOT91LADIESOAKS17 CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1400M
 
WINE BARREL – Apprentice T. Brooker reported that it had not been her intention to lead. She said she had been informed that the horse has a tendency to be slow to begin and so she was advised to be aggressive out of the barriers. She indicated that the horse began well and rather than restrain she allowed the horse to stride forward to the lead.
 
LE MATTAN – Overraced when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced and forced wide rounding the home turn.
 
LIMESTONE COWBOY – Overraced when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. Raced wide without cover.
 
DONOT SAY ANYTHING – Shifted out to obtain clear running passing the 450m and made heavy contact with another runner.
 
SWEET SODA POP – Overraced when passing the 1200m. Raced wide throughout.  L. Tarrant reported that in his opinion the horse was short in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
ANDARI – Overraced badly at the tail of the field and had to be checked to avoid heels near the 1100m and again when leaving the 1000m.
 
DAWN FIGHTER – Connections advised that from the wide barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden back in the field. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
HIGH ON YOU – Raced wide throughout.
 
MOGUL – Improved on to heels when the pace steadied near the 700m and had to be steadied. Held up from the 400m until leaving the 300m.
 
DRUMS JEWEL – Raced wide throughout.
 
PATCHE GIFT – Raced wide without cover.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. L. Tarrant – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 3. Tnr. B. Hull – fail to produce horse’s Thoroughbred Identification Card – AR. 59A
Race 3. R. McMahon – overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR. 120(b)
Race 4. L. Tarrant – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. T. Gollan - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 4. S. Kendrick - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67

Suspensions
Race 6. App. B. Ainsworth – careless riding - 8 days (m/n 3.6.17 – m/n 11.6.17) – AR. 137(a)
 
Race day injuries/illness
App. M. Murphy – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Adjourned inquiry
Race 7. RAGGLE VARR – Tnr. N. McCall to be interviewed regarding performance
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Deep Lead, Sweet Jain, Aquajewel, Corryvreckan, Northern Divine, Wine Barrel
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Suggan Buggan, Mogul
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           JABROOK – T. Harrison
Race 3.           EARL OF FORDYCE – N. Thomas
Race 4.           HEARTFORD – T. Brooker
Race 5.           TACTICAL MANUEVER – Andrew Spinks
Race 6.           ESOR – N. Thomas
Race 9.           WINE BARREL – T. Brooker
                        FAMOUS GROUSE – S. Sweeney
 
Late scratchings
Race 8.          GREAT PATIENCE – 4:09 pm – rider injured unable to fulfil engagement
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision