QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 14 JULY 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING – SOFT 7/SOFT 6 (After Race 1)    
RAIL – 5M                                         PENETROMETER – 6.69
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – D. Aurisch
Stewards – I. Brown, M. Knibbs, G. Goold
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, G. Gray
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Doomben 7 July 2018 – Race 5: Trainer M. Costa reported that a subsequent veterinary examination of TEMPETE ROUGE at his stables revealed lacerations to the horse’s mouth and not ulcers as reported last week. He indicated that the horse will be treated for these lacerations, have a let-up and he will supply a veterinary clearance prior to it racing again.
 
Race 1: SAVILLS SUNSHINE COAST TWO METRO WINS H’CAP – 1400M
 
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 for the late declaration of R. Stewart as the rider of BOWIE.
 
PRIVLAKA – Stewards questioned apprentice B. Thornton regarding his riding of PRIVLAKA, particularly between the 500m and the 200m. Apprentice Thornton explained that he had no specific instructions other than to ride the horse where it was comfortable and after beginning well he settled the horse trailing MARENOSTRO, which was racing outside the leader. He added that rounding the home turn he attempted to shift FAST ARROW wider in an effort to obtain clear running, but was unable to do so due to FAST ARROW racing to his outside and forward of him. He was then held up for clear running when awkwardly placed at the heels of MARENOSTRO when that runner commenced to weaken. Apprentice Thornton added that he was prevented from shifting wider until approaching the 200m where he considered improving into a run between MARENOSTRO and FAST ARROW but was ultimately disappointed for that run and obliged to shift to the outside of FAST ARROW leaving the 200m after which the horse finished the race strongly. Stable representative Mr R. O’Leary confirmed that apprentice Thornton was instructed to attempt to ride the horse in a handy position with cover, however if there was a lack of early speed, it was an option to lead the race. Trainer R. Heathcote later stated that in his view apprentice Thornton had erred by not steadying PRIVLAKA and shifting wider earlier in the home straight. Mr Heathcote also indicated that the horse would be sent for a spell. Stewards advised apprentice Thornton that in their opinion he had erred by not attempting to steady PRIVLAKA and bring it to the outside of FAST ARROW sooner, which may have resulted in him being able to test the horse sooner than he did. Stewards were of the view that these actions were not blameworthy under the rules to the requisite standard and took no direct action.
 
FAST ARROW – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SOFT 6.
 
Race 2: THOMPSON MCNICHOL LAWYERS CLASS 6 PLATE – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when SUPER SUAVE, which cast the off hind plate after being loaded into the barriers, was removed, along with the other runners, attended to by the farrier and cleared to take its place in the field.
 
MISHANI PHOENIX – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
TAN TAT DIAMOND – When questioned, apprentice B. Thornton expressed his disappointment in the gelding’s performance in that it was inclined to lay out for the majority of the race. Trainer S. O’Dea stated that the gelding had worked well leading into the event, which included a pleasing performance in an unofficial barrier trial on Tuesday, 10 July. Mr O’Dea was unable to explain the disappointing performance and undertook to have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian, the results of which will be forwarded to stewards.
 
SUPER SUAVE – Shifted out under pressure over the final 250m and approaching the 100m shifted out and brushed QUEENOFTHEPIXIES.
 
FREQUENDLY – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
QUEENOFTHEPIXIES – Brushed by SUPER SUAVE approaching the 100m. T. Harrison was reprimanded for using the whip on 7 occasions prior to the 100m.
 
Race 3: LATITUDE CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING BM90 H’CAP – 1000M
 
TUMBLER cast its near fore plate in the enclosure. As the mare races in glue-on shoes, this plate was unable to be refitted and TUMBLER was subsequently a late scratching at 12:51 pm. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on TUMBLER be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to scratching time:
 
38 cents in the dollar for the win #3
21 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
23 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #2
23 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #1
 
IRISH CONSTABULARY – Slow to begin.
 
BONSHO – Fractious in the barriers. Connections were advised that a warning will be placed on the mare’s barrier manners.
 
Race 4: AQUARIUS REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING QTIS 2YO H’CAP – 1000M
 
PARKO – Raced four wide throughout.  Had to be restrained from the heels of HINANO approaching the 500m.
 
DESERT DIGBY – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
HINANO – Raced three wide without cover.
 
HOLDIN’ MY OWN – The saddle slipped in the preliminary and as a result the horse took charge and was unable to be restrained by its rider for some distance. HOLDIN’ MY OWN was resaddled behind the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.
 
RED DOULTON – Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
COSSIE – Had to be steadied from the heels of ARCHADE passing the 400m when that runner shifted ground. M. Du Plessis, the rider of ARCHADE, was reprimanded and advised to show greater care when shifting ground in future.
 
Race 5: COOPER SMALL CONSTRUCTION GROUP CLASS 6 PLATE – 1600M
 
SERGEANT BLAST – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward.
 
VICTORY EIGHT – Raced wide in the early stages and crossed to race outside the leader near the 900m.
 
FIT FOR PURPOSE – Began awkwardly and was hampered a short distance later.
 
OUR GRAVANO – Had to shift out to avoid the heels of SERGEANT BLAST near the 500m. Inconvenienced leaving the 500m when SERGEANT BLAST shifted out. J. Lloyd reported that he had to make his run wide from the 600m as the horse was one-paced and soon after straightening the horse wanted to lay in and did not respond to his riding and in his view was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
REALING – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Race 6: THE QUEEN’S CUP (SCALED – 3KG) – 3200M
 
MEGABLAST – Shifted out and made a forward move near the 1500m.
 
SKYTREK – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was severely dehydrated and had thumps.
 
POP ‘N’ SCOTCH – Forced wider near the 1400m and as a result was obliged to race three wide from that point onwards.
 
Race 7: SV PARTNERS CLASS 3 PLATE – 1000M
 
JETSONIC – Near the 900m raced in restricted room to the inside of MAKES YOU THINK, which shifted in slightly. Had to be restrained near the 700m to avoid the heels of MAKES YOU THINK, which shifted in when not fully clear. P. Hammersley, the rider of MAKES YOU THINK, was issued with a reprimand and advised to provide his fellow riders with greater clearance in future.
 
RAIDEN – Raced five wide with cover. Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 250m.
 
ROB ROY – Raced three wide without cover. Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 250m.
 
KING RAGNAR – Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Had to be restrained from heels near the 800m when overracing.
 
THE MECHANIC – Raced four wide without cover. Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 250m.
 
SPLITZ – Near the 900m raced in restricted room to the inside of MAKES YOU THINK, which shifted in slightly. Hampered when steadied from the heels of TOTALLY CHARMED near the 250m.
 
TOTALLY CHARMED – Slow to begin. Had to be restrained from heels near the 800m when overracing.
 
SEIZED – Trailed the field throughout and was uncompetitive. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer P. Butterworth was advised that the horse would be ineligible to compete in the metropolitan area until it can establish more competitive form in the provincial area. Mr Butterworth indicated that he will review the horse’s current racing preparation.
 
RED HEARTS – Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight until near the 250m.
 
Race 8: FC LAWYERS 0 – 70 H’CAP – 1400M
 
THE OVERDRAFT – Tightened for room when taken out on to THE REAL SPIEL near the 300m and had to be checked. Apprentice B. Thornton, the rider of SCRABBLE, pleaded not guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of THE OVERDRAFT, resulting in that runner being taken outwards onto THE REAL SPIEL and having to be checked. After hearing further submissions from apprentice Thornton and his representative, senior rider Dale Smith, stewards conceded that after initially shifting out slightly, apprentice Thornton did make an effort to straighten SCRABBLE and that runner shifted out further despite his efforts. For these reasons stewards did not proceed with the matter and found apprentice Thornton not guilty.
 
DAPPER ONE – Had to be steadied from heels approaching the 500m.
 
FASTA THAN LIGHT – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
PRESSWAY – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to race outside the leader near the 800m.
 
DEER MOUNTAIN – Overraced in the early stages. Held up and unable to improve approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
DIDN’T MENTION IT – Raced three wide with cover and overraced in the early stages.
 
THE REAL SPIEL – Raced three wide without cover from the 900m. Bumped near the 300m.
 
Race 9: RPS QTIS 3YO H’CAP – 1400M
 
SHOGUN SUN – Raced four wide without cover. J. Byrne reported at scale that his mount was unable to sprint today, which he attributed to its weight of 59½ kg.
 
TOKORIKI LAD – Raced four wide throughout.
 
CRYSTAL AMOR – Raced three wide without cover.
 
CHAPTER AND VERSE – M. McGillivray reported that his mount could not muster speed in the early stages and was inclined to shift in despite his efforts.
 
SACRED REBEL – As M. McNab was to be overweight, S. Bogenhuber was substituted as the rider of the gelding. Jockey McNab was fined $200.
 
NATURAL FORCE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
SIR BARNABUS – Held up approaching and rounding the home turn.
 
TZIPORAH – Had to be restrained near the 1000m to avoid the heels of CRYSTAL AMOR, which shifted in when not fully clear. L. Cassidy, the rider of CRYSTAL AMOR, was reprimanded and advised to show greater care in future.
 
WRAPPED – Had to be steadied over the final stages when tightened for room by SIR BARNABUS, which shifted in away from CHAPTER AND VERSE..
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. T. Harrison – used whip 7 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 4. M. Du Plessis – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 7. P. Hammersley – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
Race 9. L. Cassidy – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 1. Tnr. S. Kendrick - $200 – late rider declaration - LR. 67
Race 9. M. McNab - $200 – overweight – AR. 120(b)
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Marenostro, Bowie, Tan Tat Diamond, Super Suave, Wild ‘n’ Famous, Tumbler, Well Sighted, Parko, Zoustyle, Mystical Renegade, Multifacets, Megablast, Pop ‘n’ Scotch, Rob Roy, Seized, Chase The Wind, Tokoriki Lad, Trommelschlagen, Chapter And Verse
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Fasta Than Light
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. BONSHO – fractious in the barriers – warning
Race 7. SEIZED – uncompetitive – ineligible to compete at metro venues until provincial form improves – AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           BOWIE – R. Stewart
Race 8.           GET ON – M. Du Plessis
Race 9.           DON’T STUTTER – M. Murphy
                        SACRED REBEL – S. Bogenhuber
 
Late scratchings
Race 3.          TUMBLER – 12.51 pm – cast plate, unable to be replated
 
Published subject to correction upon revision