QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB SUNDAY 20 AUGUST 2017
 
WEATHER FINEE                          TRACK RATING GOOD 33                    RAIL TRUE
PENETROMETER 5.87
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards D. Aurisch
Stewards A. Reardon, P. Zimmermann, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales K. Daly
Judge P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants L. Chaplin, A. Challen
Starter R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
After the running of Race 1 stewards receivedd a report from a member of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissionns IRU that whilst attending trainer P. Duncanns on-course stables he witnessed the nostrils of SENSEOFWONDER (Race 3) being treated with a nasal preparation. Stewards subsequently interviewed Mr Duncan, who confirmed that this treatment had occurred at his direction. Acting under the provisions of AR. 178E(2), stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 1:00 pm. Following a verbal assurance from Mr Duncan that his runners in Race 5, SEA ROUTE and SHOCKFACTOR, had not received this treatment, stewards permitted them to race. Mr Duncan subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 175(k) of being negligent in that he permitted a runner to be treated on race day and was fined $500.
 
Race 1: LEO AND NED MCAULIFFE CLASS 3 PLATE 1000M
 
FINE FERGUS Inclined to hang in when placed under pressure over the final 400m, which prevented T. Harrison from riding the gelding out in her normal manner.
 
VINTAGE BEAUTY A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be exhibiting a nasal discharge.
 
Race 2: CARA SULLIVAN CLASS 4 HHCAP 1200M
 
TRY NN CATCH ME Apprentice S. Sweeney was fined $400 for using the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m.

 
Race 3: DANI AND DANIEL MCAULIFFE RATINGS BAND 0-70 HHCAP 1400M
 
JETINTOIT Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room to the inside of WELL SIGHTED passing the 1200m. Overraced in the early stages. When asked to explain the horsees disappointing performance, apprentice M. McGillivray stated that the horse raced flat today and when he attempted to improve his position from the 500m, the horse failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing.
 
SENSEOFWONDER Acting under the provisions of AR. 178E(2), stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 1:00 pm.
 
Race 4: CARMEL SULLIVAN MAIDEN HHCAP 1600M
 
ULTIMATE REALITY Shifted in approaching the 800m despite the efforts of its rider. R. Stewart reported at scale that his mount never travelled well and in his view has come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor respiratory infection. Trainer C. Munce confirmed that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
SIDEWALK TALK Stood flat-footed at the start and lost a significant amount of ground. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
MORESKA SWORD L. Tarrant reported at scale that his mount did not feel comfortable in its action over the final 200m. A subsequent veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings. Trainer S. Kendrick undertook to report to stewards anything that comes to light in coming days that may explain jockey Tarrantts concerns.
 
DEE CEE DELIGHTS Tightened for room approaching the 800m, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced. Had to be restrained from the heels of ULTIMATE REALITY near the 500m when that runner again shifted in slightly whilst racing ungenerously.
 
BLOOMINN ARRY Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 5: THANKS ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
 
HEES SO SPECIAL Jumped away awkwardly.
 
REAL AMBITION Bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding has bled, it will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.
 
THE REAL RONALDO Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Weakened badly in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
THE REAL SPIEL Commenced to overrace when the pace steadied near the 800m and when being restrained from the heels of MORION, shifted out and bumped BARNEY.
 
BARNEY Bumped by another runner near the 800m and forced wider on the track and then raced three wide for the remainder of the event.

 
Race 6: HAPPY RETIREMENT SULLIVAN FAMILY CLASS 1 HHCAP 1000M
 
CAPTAIN PARKER Slow to begin. Returned to the enclosure with a significant amount of blood in its mouth. Apprentice S. Lacy reported that her mount became fractious in the barriers and may have struck its head.
 
PEKING ROAD Slow to begin.
 
ATOMIC MISSILE Jumped very awkwardly and bumped CARUSMATIC.
 
REGNANT Weakened over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be exhibiting an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer J. Smerdon reported that the mare had previously undergone throat surgery. Mr Smerdon was advised that REGNANT must perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next start.
 
BEVEILE As apprentice R. Johnston-Bell was to be overweight, apprentice H. English was substituted as rider. Apprentice Johnston-Bell was fined $100.
 
CARUSMATIC Bumped at the start and lost ground.
 
GENERAL SIDEREUS M. Hellyer reported at scale that his mount was inclined to lay in for a major part of the race.
 
Race 7: THANKS MICK FROM SCTC CLASS 2 HHCAP 1800M
 
EQUISTAR Laid in under pressure over the final 300m.
 
MOBILE Overraced in the early stages. L. Cassidy accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 300m.
 
LORD CHAMBERLAIN Held up over the final stages when racing in restricted room to the inside of EQUISTAR.
 
CRIMSON GOD L. Tarrant reported at scale that his mount did not feel comfortable in its action behind in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Race 8: FAREWELL MICK CLASS 1 HHCAP 1400M
 
MISS MILES Blundered at the start and lost ground.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Tnr. P. Duncan - $500 - negligence in treating horse on race day AR. 175(k)
Race 2. App. S. Sweeney - $400 use whip 10 times prior to 100m AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 7. App. R. Johnston-Bell - $100 overweight, replaced 1 ride AR. 120(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Vintage Beauty, Try nn Catch Me, Making Shadows, Captain Parker, Equistar, Takarakka
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4. SIDEWALK TALK stood flat-footed at start, lost significant ground warning
Race 6. REGNANT abnormal respiratory noise official trial AR. 8(t)
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Bleeders
Race 5. REAL AMBITION bled both nostrils, 2nd time lifetime bar from racing AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.          BOTTARGA
P. Hammersely
 
Late scratchings
Race 3..         SENSEOFWONDER
1:00 pm by order of stewards
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision