QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB 13 AUGUST 2017
 
 
WEATHER FINE            TRACK RATING GOOD 33                     RAIL
9M 1200-400 (INC 1400 & 1000M CHUTES) 7M REMAINDER       5.411   PENETROMETER
5.41
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards J. Williamson
Stewards C. Albrecht, L. Hicks, W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales P. Reardon
Judge P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants K. Warwick, L. Chaplin
Starter R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary P. Carey
 
GENERAL
 
Prior to fulfilling his engagements today, jockey D. Browne was examined by the doctor and cleared to fulfil his engagements today after being stood down by the doctor att Doomben on Saturday, 12 August 2017.
 
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Race 1: Nestlee Professional QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate 1600m
 
MORESKA SWORD Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden in a more forward position with the addition of blinkers. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
REAL LUCKY Slow to begin.
 
BUXTON Which raced ungenerously through the early and middle stages was checked from heels near the 1100m, and then raced 3 wide without cover.
 
SURPRISE BULLET Overraced att heels in the early stages and was steadied from heels near the 1100m.
 
CHATTEL MORTGAGE Overraced near the 900m and shifted out to avoid heels and as a result raced wide without cover for the remainder of the race.
 
MISPRINT Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
FALCON WAY A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had pulled up suffering from heat stress.
 
 
 
Race 2: Hans Primo Ratings Band 0-62 HHcap 2200m
 
SHOW A FLICK Slow to begin.
 
GODWOOD Slow to begin. When the pace slackened passing the 1700m, improved onto heels and was then shifted 3 wide and permitted to stride forward to the lead passing the 1500m.
 
WIMPOLE STREET Overraced passing the 1600m and was steadied from heels, then raced wide for a short distance.. Obliged to alter course to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
SLALOM Overraced passing the 1400m and when restrained from heels near the 1300m shifted wider and improved to the lead passing the 1000m.
 
CRIMSON GOD Jockey L. Tarrant reported that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise.. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.. Trainer L. Gough advised that he will have the horse undergo an endoscopic examination and would report the results to stewards.
 
Race 3: McCain Class 2 HHcap 1000m
 
AQUAJEWEL When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, jockey M. Cahill indicated that, in his opinion, the horse may not have appreciated racing on a firm surface as it did not stretch out when asked for an effort in the home straight. Trainer A. Jones agreed with jockey Cahillls comments. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
WRAPPED IN BLUE Slow to begin.
 
MASTER DENRHO Laid in during the early stages.
 
Race 4: Priestleyys Gourmet Delights Maiden HHcap - 1000m
 
ESTEMARO Stood flatfooted and lost ground at the start.. Lost its off fore plate in running. A post race veterinary examination revealed sore in the off foreleg.. Trainer P. Hill was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required, the horsee must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
MAKUBA Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 5: Masterfoods Make Dinnertime Matter Maiden Platee 4yo & Up 1400m
 
RISEUPSKATING As apprentice R. Johnston-Bell was indisposed, J. Guthmann-Chester was substituted as the rider of the horse.
 
STAR OF MONACO Examined by the veterinary surgeon at the request of its rider and cleared to take its place in the field.. Failed to finish the race and pulled up lame in the off fore leg.. Slow to begin. A post race veterinary examination revealed a bowed tendon. Trainer indicated that the horse will now be retired. Connections were nevertheless advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided and the mare must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
 
MUMFORD Jumped away awkwardly. Stewards questioned apprentice M. McGillivray as to the tactics adopted on the horse today which were in contrast to its racing pattern.. He indicated that after beginning fairly he had been instructed to obtain a position in the forward half of the field. Near the 1200m he looked to obtain cover one off the fence, however was unable to do so and when in a 3 wide position coming to the first turn elected to ride forward and take up the lead. He added that, in his opinion, the horse did not appreciate todayys firm track surface..  A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from heat stress.
 
DEE CEE DELIGHTS Forced wider near the 700m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
FOXY MISS Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MURT REYNOLDS Raced wide.
 
JEN FROM MYERS Raced wide.
 
HALLSIDE REBEL Stewards questioned jockey R. McMahon regarding the tactics he adopted in that he elected to improve on the fence rather than shift wider at the top of the straight in a attempt to obtain clear running. He indicated that clear running had presented itself to the inside of YALLAROII he elected to remain to the inside, and he was also of the view to remain to the inside as he felt he would continue to be able to improve, which he did so until approaching the 200m when held up behind the weakening MUMFORD.. He then shifted out in an attempt to obtain clear running and continued to be held up until near the 150m. Stewards noted his explanation.
 
Race 6: Edgell Class 3 HHcap 1400m
 
MACHU PICCHU Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
KULABA Slow to begin.
 
TURKANA Overraced in the early stages and laid in throughout the event, placing its rider at a disadvantage when under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHOTACROSS THE BOW -- Forced wider near the 500m. Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 7: PFD Foodservices Class 1 HHcap 1600m
 
ELUSIVE ELEMENT Slow to begin.
 
COLLEGIATE After overracing in a 3-wide position in the early stages, the rider elected to allow the gelding to stride forward and obtain a position outside the lead passing the 1000m.
 
CAPE DENISION Apprentice S. Lacy reported it had not been her intention to position her mount in such a forward position, however after beginning well the horse without being urged along improved to a position behind the lead.
 
BLOOMERANG Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DISTROYIA Improved onto heels near the 500m andd shifted wider on the track to improve. Then laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE GRINGO Raced wide without cover.
 
REAL CLASSIC Rider J. Byrne was questioned as to the tactics he adopted. Of concern to stewards was a section of the race between the 600m and 400m when whilst following THE GRINGO, which commenced to weaken, jockey Byrne elected to improve to the inside of that horse when it appeared he had an opportunity to improve around THE GRINGO.. He explained that at this point he had initially thought that THE GRINGO might maintain its position until entering the home straight, however when it became apparent the horse was commencing to weaken he elected to attempt to improve on the back of UNCHARTED, which had shifted out to the inside of THE GRINGO, forcing that horse wider. When attempting to secure this run his mount was somewhat impeded when BLOOMERANG shifted awayy from the fence to improve.. He further added that after straightening he was placed in restricted room and buffeted between BLOOMERANG, which shifted out again, and THE GRINGO, which was taken in by DISTROYIA, which was laying in at the time.. After taking into account jockey Byrnees explanation, stewards were satisfied that a run had presented itself to the inside of THE GRINGO, however had it not been for other runners altering course when rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight, jockey Byrne would have had an uninterrupted run to the line.. Stewards therefore accepted the explanation, however advised jockey Byrne that, in their opinion, with hindsight it may have been a better option to shift to the outside of THE GRINGO approaching the 500m.
 
 
Race 8: Steggles Class 1 HHcap 1200m
 
EARL OF FORDYCE Slow to begin.
 
MISS BENETEAU Slow to begin. Steadied near the 900m and obliged to race in restricted room.
 
 
MANKINI LOVE Obliged to race in restricted room and had to be steadied near the 900m.
 
JONZALI Laid out rounding the home turn and raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockeys
R. Johnston-Bell Injured Clearance required*
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Falcon Way, Misprint, Moss Go Now, Slalom, Psycho Said So, Hallside Rebel, Master Denrho, Psycho Said So, Bar Fly Barrister, Turkana, Cape Denison
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4..          Estemaro Stood flatfootred at start. Sore off foreleg. Veterinary clearance/trial AR8(t)
Race 5..          Star Of Monaco Lame off fore Vet. Clearance/trial AR8(t)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5..          Riseupskating
J. Guthmann-Chester
 
 
Late scratchings
Nil.
 
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision