QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2018
 
WEATHER – SHOWERY            TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9/HEAVY 10 AT 4PM
RAIL – 2M              PENETROMETER – 6.8
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, M. Knibbs, N. Boyle, B. Connell
Clerk of Scales – I. Shultz
Judge –P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
 
 
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Race 1:  Neil Mansell Landscaping Supplies  CG&E Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
 
CASINO GARDENS – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
LOCUS – Raced 3 wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader at the 800m.
 
BEYOND BRAVE – Bumped shortly after straightening by TECHNO SAVVY.
 
 
Race 2:  Cricks Sunshine Coast Class 5 H’cap – 1800m
 
FIRST STIMULUS – Trainer K. Clark-Peoples was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.  Stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground.  Connections were advised that a barrier certificate must be provided for the horse prior to its next race start. Hung out from the 700m. Raced 3 wide after passing the 1400m without cover. Apprentice S. Lacy  reported the horse was awkward in its action.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to sore in the near hindleg. Trainer K. Clark-Peoples advised the horse  would now be sent for a spell.
 
HIDDEN GOLD – Overraced in the early and middle stage of the event whilst leading.
 
 
Race 3: Compass Institute Maiden H’cap (2) – 1400m
 
LIBERATON LAD – A veterinary examination of the horse, which was fractious in the barriers, clear the gelding to start.   Slow to begin and hampered on jumping away. Jockey S. Cormack reported  his saddle shifted back shortly after the start, placing him at a disadvantage.
 
WINERIES – Bumped shortly after the start by another runner, which shifted out. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
REAL MACHINE – Jockey L. Cassidy reported his mount became awkward after slipping behind passing the 500m.
 
FOXY MISS –   Got its head up when being restrained in the early stages. Had a tendency to lay in rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.  Passing the 300m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of another runner.  Raced wide with cover.
 
GOSSIAUX – When asked to comment on the performance of the horse, apprentice A. Sewell advised the horse travelled well throughout, however when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and he felt that this could be attributed to the heavy track conditions.
 
CAPTAIN AMERICAIN – Raced wide.
 
FIRST WITNESS – Jockey R. Stewart reported his mount raced greenly throughout.
 
 
Race 4: Brightaire Property Services Maiden H’cap (1) – 1400m
 
COULDABINAJETSKI – Began awkwardly.
 
MAKING SHADOWS – Bumped shortly after the start.  Held up rounding the home turn.  
 
EYERONIC – Began awkwardly and shifted in. After passing the 200m shifted out under pressure.
 
NAVILLUS DOLLY – Inconvenienced after passing the 500m. Near the 350m had to be steadied  when awkwardly placed at the heels of MAGESTICAL MAIDEN.    Raced 3 wide with cover throughout.
 
NO HAT NO PLAY –  After passing the 500m improved onto the heels of the weakening PLENTY OF TIME.  When attempting to shift out to avoid PLENTY OF TIME, clipped heels and blundered and made heavy contact with MAGESTICAL MAIDEN. Near the 100m was shifted wider by another runner.
 
MAGESTICAL MAIDEN – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
SHINING BLUE – Obliged to race in restricted room and had to be steadied shortly after the start. Inconvenienced passing the 500m. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 5:  BOQ Buderim Benchmark 58 H’cap – 1000m
 
As stewards considered  the 1000m chute was unsuitable for racing due to ongoing rain, the start of this event was transferred the course proper.
 
BLACK CRUSADE – Had to be steadied away from heels passing the 800m.   Had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
POWER OF DIVAS – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
LEROY ROCKS – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 6:  Mosaic Property Group QTIS 3yo Fillies Maiden H’cap – 1200m

MYMMING - Trainer S. Kendrick s was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by apprentice C. Bayliss, rider of the 2nd placegetter, PRINCESS CAVALLO, against MYMMING being declared the winner, alleging interference   near the 400m.  After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the stewards patrol video, it was established that whilst PRINCESS CAVALLO had suffered interference at this stage of the race, stewards were satisfied that the incident had been instigated when OUR NETBANK shifted out, forcing PRINCESS CAVALLO out on to the hind quarters of MYMMING, causing that horse to commence to lay in.  Stewards agreed when laying in MYMMING had had a bearing on the incident, however was not considered the sole contributor to the incident.  In addition to this, stewards could not be satisfied that the interference suffered by PRINCESS CAVALLO was sufficient to reverse the three-quarters of a length margin between the runners at the conclusion of the event and therefore  the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings confirmed.
 
SPRING CREEK – Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with SHOWY LADY. Bumped by another runner near the 400m. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
SHOWY LADY – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
MAY I SAY- Slow to begin.
 
TESTA DONNA – Shifted out near the 400m, bumping another runner. Inconvenienced by another runner approaching the 350m. 
 
OUR NETBANK – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, jockey Fancourt indicated that the horse raced quite greenly throughout the event, shifting both in and out when racing outside the lead. She was of the view that the disappointing performance could be attributed to the horse having its first start on a very rain affected track as the horse did not travel comfortably when asked for an effort after leaving the 600m.  Stewards will interview trainer Mr T. Gollan, who was not present at the meeting.
 
Race 7: Queensland Timber Flooring Class 4 H’cap – 1200m
 
BAUHINIA SID – Brushed the gate as it left the enclosure.  Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take its place in the field. Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
PRECISION STRIKE – The start was further delayed when the horse got its leg up in the barriers.  Was subsequently removed and examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 8.55 pm.  Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
5 Cents in the dollar on the face value of face value of win bests
8 Cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
6 Cents in the dollar on the face value of  2nd place bets
 
DOUBLE DRAMA – As this horse was positioned in the barriers adjacent to PRECISION STRIKE, it was also removed and proved difficult to be reloaded.
 
RAGAZZO DEL CORSA – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 8: Garland Waddington Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
 
VISONA PLAYBOY – Declared a late scratching at 5.05 pm due to the down grading of the track.
 
FRENCH TOAST  – Declared a late scratching at 6.40 pm due to the down grading of the track.
 
CAPTAIN THE WORLD – The start was delayed when this horse became fractious in the barriers. After being removed from the barriers was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.  Bumped on jumping away. Rider A. Fancourt reported that her mount felt awkward in its action on return to scale.  A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  
 
POLO OREOS – Slow to begin.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL – Began awkwardly. Raced 4 wide throughout.
 
SHINNECOCK – Passing the 200m had a tendency to lay out under pressure. Raced 3 wide throughout.  
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2.          Kristie Clark-Peoples – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
Race 6.          Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
Race 8.          Lindsey Gough – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners, Princess Cavallo
 
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Beyond Brave, Grey Steyne, Three Points, Hidden Gold, I’m Just Pink, Eyeronic, Hopetoun Street, Monte Lago, Rosinca, Ragazzo Del Corsa, Rocky Supreme
 
Protest
Race 6.          2nd (Princess Cavallo) v. 1ST (Mymming) - Dismissed              
 
Warning
Race 2.          First Stimulus – Stood flatfooted at start – B/cert – AR8(t)
 
Late Scratchings
Race 7.          Precision Strike -
Race 8.          Visona Playboy – 5.05 pm.
                        French Toast – 6.40 pm
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Nil.