QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 2 JUNE 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – GOOD 3                      RAIL – 3M
PENETROMETER – 5.94
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – N. Boyle, P. Zimmermann, C. Albrecht
Clerk of Scales – B. Connell
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – S. Scriven
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From SCTC 21.5.17 – Race 3: Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the handling of BUNGLE BOORI. Further evidence was taken from co-trainer John Symons and jockey M. Hellyer, and also evidence was tabled in relation to the horse’s previous starts and evidence was tendered by the owners of the mare. Stewards also provided evidence into the analysis of the wagering on the event in the form of a statement from betting supervisor Mr M. Heffernan. Stewards, in inquiring into jockey Hellyer’s riding, were concerned with his actions from leaving the 450m onwards and his lack of vigour during that portion of the event. Jockey Hellyer explained that after having improved on to heels near the 600m, he had been required to restrain BUNGLE BOORI and the mare had commenced to hang out, which has been a trait of BUNGLE BOORI in the past. He indicated that he was unable to test the horse at all during the first 300m of the home straight as the horse continued to hang out and the horse did improve its manners over the final 100m, however he was still at a disadvantage. He added that after the winning post the horse hung out to the outside fence despite his efforts at that point.
 
Stewards noted that the horse has previously been barred for hanging out during an official trial prior to its first start and does wear a lugging bit to combat this trait. Stewards found that whilst they accepted that the hose had commenced to hang out after the 500m, they had reservations as to how significant the horse’s tendency to hang out had been. In analysing the race footage, stewards also believed that jockey Hellyer’s evidence was somewhat supported , however did have some doubts as to the extent the horse hung in the home straight. Stewards were ultimately satisfied that any doubt should be afforded to jockey Hellyer and ruled that BUNGLE BOORI would be required to officially trial prior to its next race start. Jockey Hellyer was subsequently charged and pleaded guilty under AR. 140(b) in that he failed to notify stewards of BUNGLE BOORI’s tendency to hang prior to the inquiry being opened. Jockey Hellyer was fined $400.
 
Race 1: SUNSHINE COAST INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1000M
 
BLAZING STEEL – Overraced approaching the 700m and shifted wider on the track to avoid heels.
 
RAJA AMPAT – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
VALFIERNO – M. Hellyer reported that his mount laid out throughout.
 
LIVERPOOL JANE – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 2: MORAYFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE F&M H'CAP – 1600M
 
MISS CHATTERING – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 200m and forced wider.
 
SEDUCTIVE DREAM – Inconvenienced near the 1500m when TRALEE CHORUS shifted in. Shifted out under pressure near the 200m and made contact with another runner.
 
Race 3: QUICK AND EASY BUILDING SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE – 1600M
 
NETZACH – Raced wide throughout.
 
THE BIG SLEEP – Had some difficulty securing clear running approaching the 300m.
 
AIRLIE MAN – Slow to begin. Overraced and had to be restrained when in restricted room approaching the 1300m.
 
CHOICE SON – Trainer R. Lipp advised that whilst it would not be the intention for the horse to lead, it would be ridden in a forward position. The horse was ridden accordingly in a three-wide position without cover.
 
BELLARANZA – J. Taylor reported that his mount put in an awkward stride near the 600m and dipped and did not travel comfortably from that point onwards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
JAPALI FOX – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
PABULUM – Stewards asked apprentice A. Sewell to comment on the horse’s performance. He indicated that he had been instructed to ride the horse in the second half of the field as the filly was having its first start over 1600m. He indicated that the horse began well and if not for the instructions he would have liked to position more forward, however he elected to take hold and settle at the tail of the field. He indicated that the horse finished the race off strongly. He further added that had he drawn an inside barrier, the horse would have taken up a more forward position.
 
Race 4: KING OF KNIVES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
MURT REYNOLDS – Raced wide throughout.
 
SWITCH AT MIDNIGHT – Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to the lead passing the 700m. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
STAR ECHO – Bumped by another runner near the 900m. Raced wide throughout. Had to steady from heels near the 500m. J. Oliver, the rider of TRUST ISSUES, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. J. Lloyd reported that his mount hung out.
 
FABERGE LASS – Held up from approaching the 500m until leaving the 400m.
 
MULTICHOICE – J. Byrne reported that his mount overraced in the early and middle stages and he believed this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s overall performance.
 
ON A HIGH – Laid in under pressure from passing the 400m, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions, also resulting in the rider losing the use of his nearside rein after passing the 100m.
 
PUNTA – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHE’S FOR RANSOM – Raced three wide without cover.
 
WINNING SPIRIT – Jumped awkwardly and had to be steadied from heels at the start and then overraced badly when the pace slackened approaching the 900m and had to be checked from heels on a number of occasions. Laid out from the 600m.
 
Race 5: CRICKS ADVANTAGE, MAROOCHYDORE & CALOUNDRA QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
 
CAPTAIN THE WORLD – Late scratching at 8.25 am for veterinary reasons.
 
FIT FOR PURPOSE – Raced wide until the 700m.
 
SIP SIP SIP – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BRED FOR LUCK – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 700m when the pace slackened.
 
CHEAP DATE – Steadied from heels approaching the 500m.
 
Race 6: INTEGRALE HOMES CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
 
BARNSLEY – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DEITCH – Raced wide throughout.
 
SECRET CODE – Weakened badly in the home straight and finished last. L. Dittman advised that the horse travelled well until asked for an effort rounding t the home turn and weakened badly. Trainer D. Duryea indicated that the horse may not have been as forward in its preparation as she had thought after returning from a significant spell and would monitor the horse’s progress over the coming days. She added that the horse has had a history of upper respiratory issues. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Ms Duryea was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s performance.
 
COOL SEQUENCE – P. Hammersley reported that his mount felt awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the nearside knee. Trainer S. O’Dea was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
 
CASTANITA – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
 
SHINING BROOKE – Steadied when racing in restricted room rounding the home turn.
 
DELAWAR – Overraced approaching the first turn.
 
CHASE THE WIND – Jumped away quite awkwardly and lost significant ground.
 
PLUCKY GIRL – Slow to begin and then tightened for room shortly after the start. Overraced approaching the first turn. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 7: ALEX SURF CLUB BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1400M
 
VICTORY EIGHT – Raced wide throughout without cover.
 
CASHING UP – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
FLYING CHARGER – Stewards accepted trainer G. Richardson’s explanation for the late declaration of Andrew Spinks as rider. Raced wide throughout.
 
BELFLYER – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced passing the 600m.
 
GLENTHORN AVENUE – Raced wide throughout.
 
WILLIAM WALLACE – Held up after passing the 600m until leaving the 500m.
 
SCRABBLE – Obliged to race in restricted room near the 1300m and had to be steadied.
 
NEARCTIC CHILLER – M. Hellyer reported that his mount was awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 8: BUBS BOUTIQUE BABY SHOPS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1400M
 
WINE BARREL – Trainer R. Lipp advised that whilst it would not be the intention for the horse to lead, it would be ridden in a forward position. The horse was ridden forward in the early stages and settled outside the leader. Bumped another runner on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight near the 200m, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten.
 
BARBERANCE – Bumped by another runner after passing the 600m and forced wider.
 
ALCAZAR – After bumping another runner when attempting to secure clear running passing the 600m, was then held up until entering the home straight.
 
SENSEOFWONDER – Bumped another runner on jumping.
 
VICTORY STREET – Began awkwardly and shifted out, bumping another runner.
 
FAVOURED GRACE – Bumped another runner on jumping. Raced wide without cover.
 
GUADALUPE – Bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
MISS MISSILE – Bumped another runner on jumping.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From SCTC 21.5.17 – R3. M. Hellyer – failed to notify stewards of horse’s tendency to hang out – $400 – AR. 140(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Naughty Corner, Eyeronic, Star Echo, Enterprise Miss, Wine Barrel
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Cashing Up, Guadalupe
 
Warnings/bars
From SCTC 21.5.17 – Race 3. BUNGLE BOORI – hung out badly – official trial – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. COOL SEQUENCE – lame in nearside knee – vet clearance – AR. 8(t)
Race 6. SECRET CODE – poor performance – warning – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7.           FLYING CHARGER – Andrew Spinks
Race 8.           PALEFACE ALI (NZ) – J. Taylor
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          CAPTAIN THE WORLD – 8.25 am – vet reasons
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision