QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                          TRACK RATING – GOOD 3/FIRM 2 (After R4)
RAIL – 5M                                         PENETROMETER – 5.72
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Zimmermann, B. Connell, L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – S. Heidke, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: PREMIUM NOOSA NATURAL SPRING WATER QTIS 3YO BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ENTERPRISE MARCH, which had been kicked by the Clerk of the Course’s horse, was examined behind the barriers and passed fit to race.
 
BAT A KAT – Had a tendency to lay out away from ENTERPRISE MARCH when rounding the home turn.
 
ENTERPRISE MARCH – Had a tendency to hang out from leaving the 700m.
 
Race 2: IRON JACK CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
YARRAPOWER – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
CAPTAIN PARKER – Slow to begin.
 
MALVERN ESTATE – M. Cahill was reminded of his obligations regarding use of the whip. Given his whip use in its entirety, it was not considered excessive and no further action was taken.
 
MUDDY ROPE – Inspected by the veterinary surgeon at the request of the rider prior to the start and was cleared to take its place in the field. Blundered on jumping away. Raced three wide without cover. Inconvenienced by another runner near the 300m.

 
Race 3: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
SATAN DA – J. Byrne reported that although it had been his intention to possibly lead, his mount did not begin as well as anticipated and was quickly crossed in the early stages and then raced very greenly throughout the event, overraced onto heels on a number of occasions and had to be checked from heels near the 800m and again when held up for clear running between the 500m and the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings other than it had a poor post-race recovery rate.
 
TECHNO SAVVY – Jumped away awkwardly, causing its rider to be unbalanced during the early stages of the event.
 
KEOSON – M. Cahill reported that his mount slipped behind on jumping away.
 
SNOOPER – The saddle slipped to the nearside on jumping away, placing apprentice T. Brooker at a disadvantage for a short distance. Raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 4: YALUMBA WINES C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed when THE MOODAGUDDA was reluctant to proceed to the barriers. The horse underwent a veterinary inspection by request of the stewards and was cleared to start.
 
ECKER ROAD – Laid in and raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE MOODAGUDDA – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
BAUHINIA STORM – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the horse had heat stress.
 
LANDSCAPER – Slow to begin.
 
MORESKA SWORD – Jumped awkwardly and was tightened for room and lost ground. Trailed the field throughout and finished a distant last. Trainer S. Kendrick confirmed his disappointment in the performance and was accepting of the fact that the horse was not entirely suited to the distance, however was concerned that the horse could not muster any early speed and stay in touch with the main body of the field. He indicated that he would have veterinary tests performed in the coming days, the results of which he would report to stewards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
THE SOCIALIST – Inconvenienced by another runner near the 800m when placed in restricted room.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to FIRM 2.
 
Race 5: GO TRANSIT MEDIA GROUP F&M MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
 
Prior to the start being effected SINISTER PRINCESS became fractious, reared and broke through the front of the barriers, dislodging L. Tarrant. CYCLONE MIA, which was in the adjoining barrier, also broke through the front of the barriers and was restrained by its rider at the 500m. SINISTER PRINCESS was declared a late scratching at 3:47 pm. CYCLONE MIA was cleared by the veterinary surgeon to take its place in the field. Trainer D. Heinemann was advised that SINISTER PRINCESS must obtain a further barrier certificate before being permitted to race again.
 
On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on SINISTER PRINCESS be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 3:47 pm:
 
19 cents in the dollar for the win #10
13 cents in the dollar for place of winner #10
13 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #8
21 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3
 
CYCLONE MIA – Placed in restricted room on a number of occasions passing the 600m.
 
SINISTER PRINCESS – Trainer D. Heinemann was fined $100 for failing to present the horse in the enclosure by the prescribed time.
 
STONEFISH – Slow to begin.
 
ON THE BOSSA NOVA – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover. Laid in throughout the event.
 
TESTA DONNA – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 6: SLADE BLOODSTOCK CLASS 1 PLATE – 2200M
 
The start of this race was delayed as a result of the delay to the running of Race 5.
 
SCANDALS – As apprentice N. Keal was unable to arrive on course to fulfil his engagement due to transport difficulties, apprentice J. Murphy was substituted as rider.
 
TIMELY REMINDER – Pulled up shortly after passing the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
KASTANOS – Overraced in the early stages.
 
YOU DON’T SAY MOLLY – Hung out after passing the winning post on the first occasion until leaving the 1800m.
 
MIZARU – Rider M. McGillivray was questioned regarding his tactics and the horse’s performance. He indicated that pre-race he had been instructed that the horse would be settling in the second half of the field. He said that connections had advised him that the horse has no early gate speed and to therefore not be overly aggressive in the early stages. He indicated that the horse settled initially in a favourable position approaching the 1700m, however when the pace slackened after passing the 1500m he was obliged to steady from heels. When asked whether he had considered pressuring the horse to improve around the field at this point, he indicated that he had given this consideration, however given that he would be obliged to race three wide he decided against this and when the race developed into a sprint home he attempted to quicken after passing the 700m and the horse found the line only fairly. He indicated that he believed the overall performance could be attributed to the slow sectionals set in the middle stages. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
Race 7: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SCTC CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1400M
 
TROIS CHOIX – Had difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn.
 
BENFICA PRINCESS – Had to be checked and lost its rightful position near the 1100m when BAUHINIA SID attempted to secure a position behind SCRABBLE where there was insufficient room to do so. J. Stanley, the rider of BAUHINIA SID, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding for causing the interference to BENFICA PRINCESS. Jockey Stanley’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 8 days, to commence at midnight on Sunday 24 December 2017 and expire at midnight on Monday 1 January 2018. In determining penalty, stewards took into account jockey Stanley’s guilty plea, his very good record and the degree of interference to BENFICA PRINCESS. Had to be steadied when disappointed for a run leaving the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
OMNIA MARKA TAYADA – Significantly slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5. Tnr. D. Heinemann - $100 – present horse late in enclosure – AR. 124

Suspensions
Race 7. J. Stanley – careless riding – 8 days (m/n 24.12.17 – m/n 1.1.18) – AR. 137(a)
 
Absent jockeys
App. N. Keal – transport difficulties
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Captain Parker, Madluce Missile, Ecker Road, Landscaper, Timely Reminder
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. SINISTER PRINCESS – broke through barriers, dislodged rider, galloped – late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           MUDDY ROPE – B. Pengelly
Race 6.           SCANDALS – J. Murphy
Race 7.           TROIS CHOIX – D. Browne
 
Late scratchings
Race 5.          SINISTER PRINCESS – 3:47 pm – broke through barriers, dislodged rider, galloped
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision