QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5/GOOD 4 (After R2)
RAIL – 6M                                         PENETROMETER – 6.33
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – A. Reardon, B. Connell, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Jockeys Advocate – R. Mason
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben 25.11.17 – Race 3: Trainer E. Singh was fined $100 for failing to scratch QABLA by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES ROCKHAMPTON CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1000M
 
JONZALI – Laid out approaching the 400m, bumped the hind quarters of MR STRACHAN and became unbalanced. The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion on which the gelding has bled, it will be ineligible to race for 3 months and prior to resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
MR STRACHAN – The nearside winker became detached passing the 600m. Raced three wide throughout. Bumped on the hind quarters approaching the 400m.
 
Race 2: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES TOWNSVILLE CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1400M
 
COURAGEOUS ROCK – Slow to begin. Commenced to overrace when the pace slackened passing the 1000m and shifted wider on the track to avoid heels.
 
OMNIA MARKA TAYADA – M. Morris was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on entering the straight whereby he shifted his mount out, allowing runners to improve to his inside. Jockey Morris explained that after observing the first race he noticed that the winner raced three wide in a 9 metre position, therefore on entering the straight he elected to shift out into that position, which in his opinion has been beneficial for other runners in the past. M. Morris pleaded guilty to charges under AR. 137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii) for using the whip on 9 occasions and in consecutive strides prior to the 100m and was fined $200.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 4.
 
Race 3: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES GOLD COAST QTIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1600M
 
The start of this race was delayed when WILLY BE LUCKY got its leg through the back gate, was removed from the barriers, underwent a veterinary inspection and was cleared to take its place in the field.
 
GOLD SUN – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
LITTLE DRUMMER BOY – Began awkwardly. T. Harrison reported at scale that her saddle shifted back slightly during the event.
 
LUCKY CAPTAIN – M. McGillivray was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on the gelding, whereby it was ridden back in the field, which is contrary to the racing pattern at its previous start. M. McGillivray stated that he was instructed to be neutral on the horse today and not to allow it to overrace. He added that he got further back than he anticipated. Trainer R. Heathcote’s stable representative was advised that in future he must inform stewards of any change of riding tactics.
 
MERLIN THE WIZARD – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
SAVVY ROCK – Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of J. Byrne as rider. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SNOOZE – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. N. Thomas dropped his whip near the 300m.
 
WILLY BE LUCKY – Trainer S. Barr reported post-race that the horse had a cut to the near hind leg, following which the veterinary surgeon administered treatment.
 
PROTEST – Held up from passing the 400m until a point near the 250m. C. Whiteley reported at scale that the filly was slow into stride and could not muster any speed in the early stages.
 
Race 4: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES GLADSTONE CLASS 1 PLATE – 2200M
 
MONTEZUMA – Slow to begin.
 
STRADA DELLA MODA – Raced three wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward passing the 1400m to obtain the position outside the leader.
 
KASTANOS – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1600m.
 

 
Race 5: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES WIDE BAY MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M
 
Apprentice T. Brooker was dislodged from BLOSSOM whilst proceeding to the barriers, resulting in the saddle shifting to a position where apprentice Brooker was unable to remount the gelding until the horse had been resaddled behind the barriers, which resulted in the start of this race being delayed.
 
BRICKHALL – Slow to begin. Commenced to overrace in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions when being restrained.
 
ENGRAVED – Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
PERFECT WITNESS – Slow into stride.
 
ARC LIGHT – Began awkwardly.
 
JANEMY – Raced three wide with cover.
 
CALISTO – Raced three wide without cover.
 
ESOR – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 6: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES SUNSHINE COAST MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M
 
NO SHENANIGANS – Slow to begin.
 
ELVISON – Slow to begin and then bumped shortly after the start.
 
PRINCE SILENCE – The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse had heat stress post-race.
 
SPUR ME PURPLE – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.
 
LOLA’S DIAMOND – Had to be restrained from heels passing the 1100m.
 
MCCULLOUGH – Had to be restrained from heels passing the 1100m.
 
BIG VEGA – After beginning from a wide alley and being trapped wide in the early stages, the gelding was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 1100m.
 
D’LEEAJET – Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of Andrew Spinks as rider. Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES TOOWOOMBA OPEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
COLOUR CHARGE – Bumped by QUEEN OF WANDS passing the 800m when endeavouring to shift to a one-wide position.
 
WEINHOLT – Following advice from trainer D. Forster that the horse had trialled without blinkers, and that this was the horse’s first start for her stable, stewards acceded to her request to permit the horse to race without blinkers, notwithstanding that they were listed as part of the horse’s registered gear. A public announce was made to this effect. Hampered shortly after the start.
 
LE CHEF – Had to be steadied away from the heels of ROCKY KING approaching the 1000m when that runner shifted in.
 
QUEEN OF WANDS – Bumped heavily at the start, severely hampered and lost ground. Bumped by COLOUR CHARGE passing the 800m and became unbalanced for a short distance.
 
ASSERTORY – Began awkwardly and shifted in, making heavy contact with QUEEN OF WANDS, which was severely hampered and lost ground. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
Race 8: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES BRISBANE CLASS 6 PLATE 1400M
 
MYSTICAL RENEGADE – Slow to begin. Held up from the 500m until the 350m.
 
BRETTAN – Commenced to lose ground approaching the home turn, tired over the concluding stages and finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer D. Roberts indicated that he would recommend to connections that the gelding be retired.
 
Race 9: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES BENCHMARK 85 H'CAP – 1600M
 
LAUTERBRUNNEN – Began awkwardly.
 
DANCE OF HEROES – Connections advised that from the inside barrier the horse would be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Commenced to weaken after passing the 400m and finished at the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
BELLFLYER – Began awkwardly.
 
INGEEGOODBE – Held up from rounding the home turn until the 300m.
 
SLYDINI – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
EXPLOSIVE ONE – Slightly held up in the early part of the home straight.
 
Race 10: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES MACKAY CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1600M
 
EXPERTEA – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
JACARANDA PRINCE – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the gelding’s poor performance, jockey D. Browne indicated that the horse did not appreciate the step up in distance from the 1300m of its last start.
 
NASHVILLE SKYLINE – Began awkwardly and then was hampered shortly after the start.
 
REAL ELUSIVE – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Raced three wide with cover.
 
SHE’S FAST – Held up and had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.
 
WATCHANDWAIT – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
CASINO EVIL – Bumped on jumping. Raced three wide with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer H. Norman was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
MAGIC SEASON – Commenced to overrace passing the 1200m and continued to overrace for some distance.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
From Doomben 25.11.17 – Race 3. Tnr. E. Singh - $100 – fail to scratch by prescribed time – AR. 114(1)
Race 2. M. Morris – $200 – use whip 9 times and in consecutive strides prior to 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Timely Reminder, Calke Abbey
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and 2nd placegetters Races 1-4 and 6-10
 
Warnings/bars
Race 10. CASINO EVIL – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 1. JONZALI – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.           SAVVY ROCK – J. Byrne
Race 6.           D’LEEAJET – Andrew Spinks
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision