QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION  
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE           TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 1         
RAIL – 9M       PENETROMETER – 6.56
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – K. Daly, L. Hicks, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – S. Flynn
Swab attendants – A. Challen, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
_____________________________________
 
Race 1: Bobby Flynn Class 4 H’cap – 1000m  
 
SO SKILLED – Slow to begin. Disappointed for a run in the home straight after passing the 300m and obliged to alter course.
 
ALL PLUCK – Slow to begin.
 
DESERT COWBOY – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WIRNPA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE SOCIALIST – Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
MISTOFFELEES – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey D. Smith indicated he was extremely disappointed and stated that after beginning awkwardly settled in the second half of the field but did not travel comfortably at any stage of the event. He added that he had recommended to connections to experiment with the addition of blinkers prior to its next race start.   A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer K. Bodey advised stewards that the horse was having its first start in a tongue-tie in today’s event. He felt this may have had an effect on the performance and he would  consider removing the tongue-tie before its next race start.
 
Following this race the track was upgraded to Good 4.
Race 2: Famous Dicky Beach Parmigiana F&M Maiden H’cap – 1000m 
 
SEENTOMANY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey S. Galloway pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that at a point  near the 300m he directed his mount out, initiating contact with TOO HARD TO CALL, forcing that horse wider on the track, which caused interference to that horse, and in turn  interference to WRITTINKO, resulting in that mare  being  taken wider and losing ground, and causing  the rider of PUMPKIN DIAMOND  to have to  stop riding and direct his mount  out to avoid heels at that stage. Jockey Galloway was suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 days, to commence at midnight, 26 October and to expire at midnight, 2 November.  In assessing penalty, stewards took into account jockey Galloway’s extremely good record in relation to breaches of this rule.
 
TOO HARD TO CALL – Slow to begin. Was heavily bumped by another runner near the 300m and forced wider on the track, losing ground. 
 
MRS BOUQUET –  Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition. Jockey J. Lloyd was asked to comment on the performance, which was below market expectations. He indicated the horse travelled strongly outside LEICA FIRECRACKER until being asked for an effort in the early stages of the home straight and weakened badly from the 200m. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
WRITTINKO – Was forced to shift out near the 300m to avoid the heels of another runner and lost ground.
 
PUMPKIN DIAMOND – Near the 300m apprentice N. Fazackerley  was obliged to stop riding and shift out to avoid heels. Raced greenly throughout and was obliged to race wide without cover.
 
 
Race 3: Dicky Beach Surf Club Benchmark 780 H’cap – 1600m 
 
FLAMIN’ MOGUL – When being restrained in the early stages became awkward and raced with its head in the air.  Then continued to overrace after passing the 1200m and was then permitted to stride forward to assume the lead passing the 800m.
 
BROCSON – Overraced for a short distance passing the 1200m. Had some difficulty securing clear running over the concluding stages.
 
TREASURE GALLERY – Improved onto heels rounding the home turn and was steadied.
 
STANLEY – Lost its near fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 4: Summer Surf Girl Winner 2018 Jess Simpson Maiden H’cap – 1300m 
 
NOM DE THEATRE – Slow to begin.
 
GINGO – Tightened for room shortly after the start and had to be steadied.
 
CERTAIN DOUBT – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels after passing the 800m and had to be steadied, and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
MISSY MUSKETEER – Was steadied when tightened for room after passing the 100m.  Jockey M. Cahill was asked to comment on the horse’s performance. He stated that the horse was unable to muster early speed and, in his opinion,  would benefit from a step up in distance. Trainer K. Loy agreed with the comments of jockey M. Cahill.
 
IN MODERATION – Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted out under pressure. Jockey R. Wiggins was fined $200 for using his whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m, and in total 17.
 
RABBIOSA – After overracing in the early stages raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 5: The Wreck Restaurant QTIS 3yo CG&E Maiden H’cap – 1200m 
 
LISTEN MATE – The start of this race was delayed when LISTEN MATE proved difficult to load. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its barrier manners. Slow to begin.
 
KURIL FOX – Slow to begin.  Overraced badly in the early stages  and was checked from heels near the 1000m and then shifted wider on the track for a short distance.
 
MACEWEN – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.  After overracing at heels near the 600m shifted out to secure clear running and in doing so became unbalanced after making contact with another runner near the 500m. Near the 300m was placed in restricted room and obliged to shift back to the inside to avoid heels.
 
TAVERNE – Placed in restricted room and buffeted between runners near the 500m. Jockey B. Stewart, rider of MACEWEN, was reprimanded for shifting ground when insufficiently clear.  Near the 300m was tightened for room and buffeted.  Jockey J. Byrne, rider of SUCCEEDANDCONQUER  was reprimanded as a result of this incident for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear.
 
SUCCEEDANDCONQUER – Bumped by another runner near the 1000m.
 
MAJAQUA – Overraced at heels passing the 900m and had to be checked.
 
OSCARS LOT – Raced greenly in the home straight and shifted out under pressure near the 200m and again shifted out when shying from the winning post, inconveniencing another runner.
 
PHOENIX SHADOW – Hampered near the 200m and again approaching the finish line.
 
 
 
Race 6: Dicky Beach Lifesavers Class 1 H’cap (2) – 1000m 
 
The start was delayed as a result of FAST VISION being reluctant to proceed to the barriers. The start was further delayed when TIPPING  and RED CHASE had to be resaddled behind the barriers.
 
HARDLY TOUCHED – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BOSS’S BOY – Slow to begin.  Placed in restricted room over the concluding stages when improving to the inside of IMA FARMBOY and had to be steadied.  Jockey M. Powell, rider of IMA FARMBOY, was reprimanded to shifting ground under pressure.
 
TIPPING – Obliged to alter course near the 300m to secure clear running. Laid in under pressure from the 200m onwards.
 
RED CHASE – Raced wide without cover.
 
CALZINI – Jockey M. Cahill was asked to comment on the disappointing  performance of the horse. He indicated the horse overraced in the early stages and refused to respond to his restraint. He felt this had a detrimental effect on the performance.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
 
FAST VISION - Raced wide.
 
 
Race 7: Little Nippers Kids Club Class 1 H’cap – 1000m 
 
MIGHTY MITTERE –  After being fractious in the barriers blundered badly on jumping away and lost ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the inside heel on the near fore hoof.
 
BIMINI ROAD –  Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Lost its near hind plate in running.
 
MORION – Had difficulty securing clear running near the 300m and was steadied when tightened for room near the 100m.
 
MISHANI RULER – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 8: Swim Between The Flags Class 2 H’cap (2) – 1000m 
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the previous race being delayed, and also connections of KEEN INSTINCT failing to collect their saddle at the appropriate time.
 
KEEN INSTINCT - Trainer C. Wearne representing trainer P. Butterworth,  was fined $100 for negligence in presenting the horse late  to the enclosure after having been late to collect the jockey’s saddle.  Jumped awkwardly and a short distance later was tightened for room and had to be checked.  A post race veterinary examination of the horse which finished tailed off,   revealed no abnormality. Connections were advised that the horse must  officially trial prior to its next race start.
 
CHARWAY – Tightened for room at the start and had to be checked.  Eased from heels near the 1000m. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight and again over the concluding stages and went to the line without being fully tested. 
 
NANITA – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing another runner.
 
LUCKY JACKSON – Slow to begin.
 
RIDGWAY – Inconvenienced on jumping away.  Held up in the early stages of the home straight and until leaving the 250m.
 
CAPTAIN THE WORLD – Near the 900m was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied. Improved onto heels approaching the 700m and had to be steadied and then shifted wider.
 
FAVULICIOUS – When racing in the lead approaching the 700m became awkward and shifted out abruptly.
 
SERIOUS DOUBTS – Held up for clear running shortly after entering the home straight.
 
SINISTER PRINCESS – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
 
Race 9: Fifty Years Of Nippers Class 2 H’cap (1) – 1200m 
 
TRIPLE ARROW – As L. Dittman was indisposed, M. McNab was the replacement rider. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was suffering from heat stress.
 
VIDARR – Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
 
TOGA PICTA – Raced wide throughout.
 
DIDN’T MENTION IT– Laid in under pressure in the home straight.  Stewards asked jockey M. Hellyer to comment on the performance of his mount. He indicated he was of the view that the horse did not appreciate racing in tight proximity to other runners and was reluctant to stretch out in the home straight for this reason.
 
CAPTIVATED – Stewards questioned apprentice J. Murphy regarding the tactics adopted which resulted in his mount being positioned 3 wide outside the lead during the middle stages. He stated that he had been instructed to lead, however after beginning awkwardly and riding aggressively  in the early stages he felt he may not have been able to cross runners to his inside and commenced to steady near the 1000m. However after leaving the 900m became aware that he would be caught 4 wide and commenced to ride forward in an attempt to cross the leaders, however he was unable to cross and as a result was caught wide. Stewards advised apprentice Murphy that they were of the view he had erred in his decision making in the early stages as he would have been better served continuing in his attempt to obtain the lead. Though stewards were not satisfied that this error resulted in apprentice Murphy being culpable under the rules and took no further action. 
 
 
Race 10: Support Our Savers Maiden H’cap – 1500m 
 
DROPS OF JUPITER – Declared late scratching at 4.42 pm after being injured in its float en route to the track.
 
ODIN’S FOLLY – Slow to begin.
 
RISEUPSKATING – Slow to begin.
 
THE INVESTIGATOR – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
SPEAKING BETTER – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
BULLTRUCK –  Jockey Matthew Powell pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A in that he used his whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100m. Jockey Powell’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days, to commence at midnight, 26 October and to expire at midnight, 2 November.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race  4.         Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – Use whip 7 times before 100m – Total 17 -  $200 - AR137A*
Race 8.          Chris Wearne – Stablehand – Present horse late to enclosure - $100 – AR175(k)*
 
Reprimand
Race 5.          Brad Stewart – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
                        Jim Byrne – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 6.          Matthew Powell – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
 
Suspension
Race 2.          Scott Galloway – Jockey – C/riding – 7 days – M/n 26.10.18 to m/n 2.11.18 – AR137(a)*
Race 10.        Matthew Powell – Jockey – Use whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m – 7 days suspension – M/n 26.10.18 to m/n 2.11.18 – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Absent jockey        
L. Dittman – Injured – Clearance required*
_____________________
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post race
All winners, Sinister Princess, Captivated
 
Horses swabbed pre race
Writtinko, Red Colour, Certain Doubt, Phoenix Shadow, Liu Bei, Unlikely Story, Coastal Boy, Nanita
 
Warning
Race  5.         Listen Mate – Difficult to load – Warning
 
Bar
Race  8.         Keen Instinct – Finished tailed off  – Official trial – AR8(t)
Race  10.       Drops Of Jupiter – Injured – Clearance required
 
Late Scratchings
Race 10 – Drops Of Jupiter – 4.42 pm
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 9.          Triple Arrow – M. McNab
 
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)