QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST                         RAIL – 8M                 PENETROMETER – 7.1
TRACK RATING – HEAVY 9
HEAVY 10 (Retrospective Race 2)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – K. Daly, L. Hicks, W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: SECURETEL CLOUD PHONE OPEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
DRUMBEAT’S CHOICE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 2: D-LINK FOR BUSINESS MAIDEN H’CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed when ROYAL ASSASSIN, which reared high in the barriers and got its front legs over the barrier gates, was declared a late scratching at 12:42 pm. Trainer T. Bourke was advised that as the horse had offended previously, it would be required to obtain 3 further barrier certificates, 2 of which must be in barrier trials. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on ROYAL ASSASSIN be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 12:42 pm:
 
0 cents in the dollar for the win #6
3 cents in the dollar for place of winner #6
2 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5
 
AQUAGEM – Jumped away awkwardly. Laid in for the majority of the event.
 
SIOUXSIE – Slow to begin.
 
As a result of heavy rain falling during the running of this event, the track was downgraded to HEAVY 10 retrospective.
 
Following the running of this event stewards interviewed a contingent of riders who participated in the race and discussed the kickback as well as the footing of their mounts. After this discussion both riders and stewards were satisfied to continue and monitor the track conditions for the remaining events.
 
Race 3: UBET BRIBIE ISLAND MAIDEN H’CAP – 1400M
 
JEN FROM MYERS – Bled from both nostrils. Trainer K. Clark-Peoples was advised that the mare would be ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to resuming racing must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.
 
SPEAKING BAD – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
TUTOKANULA – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
NIGHT WHISPER – Overraced for a short distance passing the 900m. Held up from the home turn until near the 200m.
 
CHOICE GAL – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
ASTANA – Raced wide without cover when overracing.
 
Race 4: DELL EMC – INGRAM MICRO QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1200M
 
HINGUS ROSE – Raced wide in the early stages. Forced wider again passing the 400m.
 
KING RAGNAR – Slow to begin. M. Cahill reported that at no stage of the event did his mount travel comfortably in the rain-affected conditions. He indicated that he was obliged to pressure the horse in the early stages to remain in contact with the main body of the field.
 
THE ICE KNIGHT – Overraced for a short distance passing the 700m.
 
MEIKAS – J. Bayliss was asked to comment on the horse’s performance, which was below market expectations. He indicated that after working hard to obtain a position outside the lead the horse travelled comfortably, however failed to respond to his riding and was very disappointing in the home straight. He felt that the horse handled the rain-affected conditions, however he was disappointed in the overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
ZUKAZ – Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: RIVERBED/XIRRUS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1200M
 
ROCK ‘N’ SUMMER – J. Byrne reported that his mount did not travel comfortably at any stage due to the rain-affected conditions.
 
EXELLAS – Slow to begin.
 
FORDYCE KNIGHT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: STORAGECRAFT CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1600M
 
ENLIGHTENED – Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
LITTLE MISS MONACO – Slow to begin.
 
THE ZOFF – Laid in under pressure over the final 200m, placing the rider at a disadvantage, causing him to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.
 
Race 7: SECURE ACCESS IT CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1600M
 
SKULDUGGERY – Slow to begin. Inclined to lay in after passing the 700m until entering the home straight.
 
SAVANNAH ROSE – Slow to begin. Shifted wider on the track when overracing at heels approaching the 1300m and was permitted to stride forward to a position outside the lead passing the 1000m.
 
Race 8: DESTINY RESCUE CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1400M
 
WEEKEND SAGA – Stewards interviewed rider J. Bayliss regarding the horse’s finishing effort and his riding over the concluding stages. He indicated that the horse, after failing to respond to his riding in the early stages of the home straight, became awkward in its action and for this reason he did not ride the horse out over the final 200m. He added that in his opinion the horse did not handle the rain-affected conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a slow post-race recovery.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Irish Constabulary, Siouxsie, Der Sieger, Choice Gal, Enlightened, Scoutabout, Godzone Girl, Best Dance Yet, Bidziil
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and Skulduggery
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. ROYAL ASSASSIN – reared high in barriers, late scratching – 3 barrier certificates (2 in barrier trials) – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 3. JEN FROM MYERS – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 7.           GODZONE GIRL – L. Rolls
Race 8.           NAMIB – R. Stewart
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          ROYAL ASSASSIN – 12.42 pm
 
Published subject to correction upon revision