QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, FRIDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER – FINE                       TRACK RATING – GOOD 4            RAIL – 3M
PENETROMETER – 5.92
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aursich, P. Zimmerman, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian –  T. Doherty
Swab attendants – A. Challen,  L. Chaplin,
Starter – R. Hanson
 
 
Race 1:  Access Insulation Sunshine Coast QTIS 3yo Benchmark 65 Handicap -  1600m  
 
DIVINA – Change of tactics. Connections advised if the horse jumps well it will be ridden in a forward position  if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
 
LIGHTNING STORMS – Change of tactics. Connections advised the horse would be ridden back in the field if possible. The horse was ridden accordingly. Jockey L. Tarrant lost his whip near the 350m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
WEEKEND SAGA – Slow to begin.
 
LUCKY CAPTAIN – Jockey R. Stewart reported that, in his opinion, his mount did not travel comfortably at any stage of the event and he felt that this could be attributed to the 6 day back up from its most recent start.
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Stanley River Thoroughbreds Benchmark 75 Handicap – 1800m
 
D’HARMONY – Stable representative Mr M. Hoysted explained that the gelding will now be sent for a freshen up.
 
HI HARRY – Declared a late scratching at 8.39 pm.  Trainer D. Kelly was fined $100 for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time.
 
 
Race 3: Access Insulation Toowoomba Benchmark 65 Handicap – 1200m 
 
DRIVING WHEELS – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
 
TREASURE GALLERY – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover.
 
SKYTASTIC – Slow to begin.
 
GET ON – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start and became awkward and lost ground. Inconvenienced by another runner after passing the 400m.
 
ESSAKA - Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: Access Insulation Sunshine Coast Open Handicap – 1000m 
 
INVINCIBLE EXPRESS – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
LUCKY METEOR – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 5: Access Insulation Hervey Bay Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap – 1200m
 
BONNY BRIE – Slow to begin.
 
HOTSIE TOTSIE – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Placed in restricted room passing the 500m.
 
LOVE BITES – Slow to begin, then hampered shortly after the start.
 
GINGO – Hampered on jumping away.
 
FATAL RENDEZVOUS – Began awkwardly.
 
SHE’S A MITZY – Had to be steadied approaching the 1100m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and had to be steadied from heels after passing the 200m.
 
BLAIREAU EAGLE – The saddle slipped after passing the 800m, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Raced wide without cover.
 
BLUE PYRAMID – Disappointed for a run after passing the 400m.
Race 6: Stanley River Thoroughbreds CG&E Maiden Handicap – 1200m 
 
PAGE ONE – Connections advised the horse would be ridden on speed if possible. The horse was ridden aggressively in the early stages, however settled in a midfield position.
 
POTAWATOMI – Declared a late scratching at 8.43 pm when unable to be loaded into the barriers. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets.
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
4 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
6 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
Connections were advised that a barrier certificate would be required for the horse prior to its next race start.
 
REAL MACHINE – Reared on jumping away.  Overraced for a short distance passing the 800m.
 
MEGASHOT – Raced wide without cover until the 600m.
 
 
Race 7: Access Insulation Sunshine Coast Class 1 Handicap – 1400m 
 
HESEZSO – As L. Cassidy was to be overweight,  L. Tarrant  was substituted as the rider of
the horse. Jockey Cassidy was fined $100. After being held up rounding the home turn was then disappointed for a run near the 350m and had to be steadied.
 
SAVWELL – Slow to begin. Held up rounding the home turn and shifted out to improve near the 400m and made contact with YOU ES COMMANDER.
 
YOU ES COMMANDER – Buffeted by another runner near the 400m.
 
OUR HAPPY RAIN – Slow to begin.
 
HANCOCK – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
DERIVATATE – Raced 3 wide without cover.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.          David Kelly – Trainer – Late scratching Hi Harry – $100 - AR114*
Race 7.          Larry Cassidy – Jockey – Overweight - $100 – AR120(b)*
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners, Gingo
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Cuban Sag, Rosexcel, Fast Arrow, Nudgee, Midnight Curfew, You Es Commander, Not Tonight Dear, Driving Wheels, Rocky King,
 
Bar
Race 6.          Potawatomi – Unable to be loaded into barriers – B/certificate – AR8(t)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 6.          Potawatomi – 8.43 pm
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.          Essaka – B. Grylls
Race 4.          Flaming Aces – B. Grylls
Race 6.          Megashot – T. Brooker
Race 7.          Hesezso – L. Tarrant


 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)