QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 29 APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER –FINE            TRACK RATING – GOOD 4         RAIL – 4M              PENETROMETER – NA
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, K. Daly, L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab attendants – L. Chapman, C. Nixon
Starter – R. Hanson
 
 
Supplementary Report
 
From Doomben, 28.4.18 – Race 5
 
Trainer D. Hansen was fined $200 for the late scratching of Coastal Boy.
 
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Stewards inquired into the circumstances surrounding a horse being left unattended in the sand roll prior to the running of Race 6. The identity of the horse was established as a yearling in the care of trainer L. Ross which had been picked up from the spelling  paddock and was being transported to the stables of Mr Ross.  Stewards after inquiring into the circumstances advised Mr Ross he should have made  alternative arrangements rather than allow  the circumstances of today to occur. Mr Ross was issued with a reprimand for his conduct.  
 
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Race 1:  Cold Control QTIS 2yo H’cap – 1300m
 
SENCHEL’S VOICE – Reared in the barriers striking its head. Subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 12.06 with the following deductions applicable.
 
5 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
5 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
7 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
 
A MAN TO MATCH – Slow to begin.  Raced wide without cover.
 
MAJAQUA – Slow to begin. Restrained from heels near the 550m.
 
SOXAGON – Slow to begin. Overraced badly in the early stages and improved onto heels near the 900m before having to be checked.  When asked to comment on the horse’s performance, he indicated that after having to check from heels in the early stages of the race the horse travelled comfortably, however had some difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn, and then when afforded clear running in the early stages of the home straight was obliged to steady when placed in restricted room. He added the colt would be suited to races over longer distances.
 
STAWBERRY BLONDE – Jumped awkwardly.  Overraced and had to be steadied from heels near the 900m. Jockey J. Byrne was asked to comment on the performance of the horse.  He stated from the wide alley he was obliged to settle further back in the field than he would have liked and when approaching the first turn he was also obliged to steady from heels due to interference to  runners forward of his mount. He  added the horse was inclined to lay in and he was obliged to swap his whip hand in the straight in order to ask the horse for a response, and indicated the filly  finished the race off strongly when afforded clear running.
 
MYSTIC MIST – Placed in restricted room near the 700m and had to be steadied.
 
MOSS CHEVAL –. Laid in badly in the home straight, placing its rider at a significant disadvantage. Raced wide.  A post race veterinary examination revealed cuts to its mouth
 
MISS SARA – Laid in badly under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.
 
MISHANI KRISHNA – A post race veterinary examination revealed lacerations in its mouth.
 
 
Race 2: Hutchinson Builders Open H’cap – 1200m
 
No racing incidents.
 
 
 
Race 3: Pelican Waters – The Quays Maiden H’cap – 1300m
 
GINGO – The start was delayed when the filly had to have its off fore plate  reattached behind the barriers.  Slow to begin.  Was obliged to check near the 800m to avoid heels.
 
RED BALTER – Tightened for room at the start and had to be checked.  Was inconvenienced and shifted wider to avoid heels near the 800m.
 
NORTHERN DRAGON – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, causing interference to another runner.  Overraced in the early stages.
 
THE WARDSMEN – Laid in badly in the early stages of the event before being ridden forward to a position in the lead passing the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MARKISTA – Raced ungenerously in the early stages and then raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
TEYSSIER – Was obliged to ease from heels approaching the 900m when the pace of the race slackened.
 
SLAUGHTER BAY – When racing in restricted room near the 800m brushing the running rail and reacted badly losing significant ground.
 
ROTHFORD – Raced wide.
 
 
Race 4: Dicky Beach Supporters Club Maiden H’cap (1) – 1300m
 
INVERARAY – The start of this race was delayed with the horse was presented to stewards without pacifiers and it took some time to find a set for the horse to wear in the event. Trainer B. Smith was fined $100 for negligence.
 
MAI TAI RAIN –  Stewards approved the late gear change of  brushing  boots in front, however trainer B. Ahrens was fined the sum of $100 as a result.   Declared a late scratching at 1.54 pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the barriers.  Subsequent to the event  all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
1 cent in the dollar of the face value of win bets
1 cent in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
1 cent in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
2 cents in the dollar on the value of 3rd place bets
 
MAI TAI RAIN –  A post race veterinary examination revealed a small amount of blood present in the near side nostril. Stewards advised connections that a barrier certificate must be provided prior to the horse’s next race start.
 
SHOOT FOR REAL - The race was further delayed  when the horse was difficult to load into the barriers.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the horse.
 
LOLA’S DIAMOND – Slow to begin, losing significant ground.
 
FULL COURT PRESS – Slow to begin.
 
A LITTLE BIT MORE – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
DEVILLAIN – Raced wide.
 
TAN TAT WISH – Raced wide.
 
JEN FROM MYERS – Inconvenienced by another runner after passing the 400m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
Race 5: Golden Beach State School P&C Association Class 1 H’cap – 1600m
 
CABIERRO – Trainer A. Freedman was fined $100 for failing to advise the gear change of tongue-tie on for the horse by the prescribed time.
 
INVINCIBOY – Slow to begin.
 
DARESAY – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide from the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PROTEST -  Stewards questioned jockey D. Browne regarding the horse’s performance. He indicated that he did not feel the horse travelled comfortably at any stage of the event, indicating he attempted to improve his position in the early stages to the inside of CHASINGWAGTAILS, however the horse did not increase its tempo at this stage and he was obliged to settle at the tail of the field. He added he niggled the horse to hold its position throughout the event and whilst the horse did make up ground in the home straight he felt it was disappointing. He stated the horse would more than likely benefit from a step up in distance.
 
 
Race 6: Neil Mansell Concrete Benchmark 75 H’cap – 1600m
 
LIKE A RULER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten near the 200m.   
 
FAST ARROW – Placed in restricted room near the 150m, causing its rider to stop riding and steady to avoid the heels of LIGHT SHOWS, which shifted in. Jockey S. Cormack, rider of LIGHT SHOWS, was reprimanded for this incident.   
 
LYRIDS – Stewards inquired into the performance of the horse.  Trainer’s representative Mr Michael Morrison was interviewed. He indicated following the horse’s last start in January blood tests had been performed and prior to the horse being sent for a spell.   Stewards adjourned the inquiry for a report of these blood tests to be supplied to stewards in the coming days.  Stewards advised Mr Morrison that the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to racing again as it had been uncompetitive in today’s event.  A post race veterinary examination reveal no abnormality. 
 
 
Race  7: Anchor & Noble Art Class 2 H’cap – 1000m
 
WHODUNNIT – Jockey J. Byrne reported his mount laid out in the early stages of the home straight.
 
WEEKEND SAGA – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Held up from the 600m until approaching the 350m. Again obliged to alter course to secure clear running near the 200m.
 
DISTRICT – Raced wide without cover.
 
FELINO BEL – Raced wide.
 
DREAM PIPER – Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
LOVE SPY –  A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be making an upper respiratory noise. Connections were advised that the horse must undergo an endoscopic examination,  supply a veterinary certificate  and trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.  Trainer’s representative Mr S. Lynch advised stewards at this stage it would be the stable’s intention to retire the mare from racing.
 
CRAZY POPS -  A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have  a poor post race recovery.
 
 
Race 8:  Meatco Class 4 H’cap – 1400m
 
COLLEGIATE – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
OVERLAP – Stewards questioned apprentice H. English regarding the tactics adopted which resulted in her being caught in a 3 wide position outside the lead  throughout the event.  She indicated she had been instructed to ride forward and near the 1200m was of the view that A SHIN ROCK would shift in behind the leader, IZZAH.  A short distance later she became aware A SHIN ROCK was going to remain to the outside of IZZAH and this caused her to be caught 3 wide.   She attempted approaching the first turn to then restrain the horse and settled behind A SHIN ROCK, however the horse overraced and she elected to remain in her position rather than continue to fight the horse.  Stewards advised her  that in similar circumstances they would  prefer to see a greater effort to restrain her mount when the only reasonable option open to her at this time was to restrain and obtain cover.
 
PARK CHINOIS – Obliged to alter course in the home straight near the 200m to secure clear running.
 
OUR RACKETEER – Jockey R. Wiggins was asked to comment on the performance of the horse.   He indicated the horse had been fractious in the barriers and was satisfied that the horse had not suffered any ill effects in this incident, however was disappointed with the overall performance, adding that the horse laid in under pressure from the top of the straight. 
A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
From  Doomben, 28.4.18
Race 5.          Darryl Hansen – Trainer - $200 – Late scr. Coastal Boy – AR114(c).
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Race 4.          Ben Ahrens – Trainer – Late gear change - $100 – AR140B(2)
Race 4.          Brian Smith – Trainer – Present horse with incorrect gear – $100 -AR140
Race 5.          Anthony Freedman – Trainer – Fail to notify gear change - $100 – AR140B(1)(2)
Race 8.          Anthony Freedman – Trainer – Fail to notify gear change - $200 – AR140B(1)(2)
 
Reprimand
 
Race 1.          Les Ross – Trainer – Negligence –  Leave horse unattended at races – AR80(c)
Race 6.          Sean Cormack – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners, Soaring Heart, Rothford, Jen From Myers, On Demand, Super Shoes
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Senchel’s Voice, Gracida, Redhaze, A Little Bit More
 
Bar
Race 1.          Senchel’s Voice – Fractious in barriers – B/cert – AR8(t)
Race 4.          Mai Tai Rain – Barrier manners – B/cert – AR8(t)
Race 6.          Lyrids – Uncompeitive – Trial, blood tests to be supplied – AR8(t)
Race 7.          Love Spy - Making upper respiratory noise. Endoscopic examination, vet. Clearance, trial – AR8(t) 
 
Warning
Race 4.          Shoot For Real – Difficult to load into barriers.
 
Late Scratchings
Race 1.          Senchel’s Voice – 12.06 pm
Race 4.          Mai Dai Rain – 1.54 pm
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.          Megashot – L. Tarrant
Race 4.          Tan Tat Wish – S. Lacy
Race 7.          Ooshe – J. Murphy