QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, FRIDAY, 8 FEBRUARY  2019
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – SOFT 6/SOFT 5 AFTER RACE 2
RAIL – 4M         PENETROMETER – 7.10
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards –  P. Zimmerman, N. Boyle, C. Fedrick, G. Goold
Clerk of Scales –  L. Hicks
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch                                                             
Swab Attendants –  K. Warwick, L. Chaplin
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
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General
 
As J. Hoopert and N. Tomizawa were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
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Race 1: Hot 91.1 Maiden H’cap – 1800m
 
TIGERPOWER – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the gelding would settle in a more forward position if circumstances permit.  The gelding was ridden accordingly.
 
GARIFULLINA – Slow to begin.
 
ONE MAN GRAND – Slow to begin.
 
OUR LIL’ HUSSEY – Had some difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 2:      Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks F&M Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
LADY JEUNE –  Change of tactics. To be ridden in a more forward position from the wide barrier if circumstances permit.  Was obliged to race wide and settle in the second half of the field after beginning very awkwardly and losing ground.   
 
ELUSIVE MELODY – Slow to begin. Held up for a short distance after passing the 500m. Placed in restricted room near the 350m and was obliged to shift out to avoid heels.
 
JETE – Laid out when racing greenly in the middle stages.
 
FLIGHT DE VEGAS – Obliged to steady near the 400m when disappointed for a run.
 
GEM OF THE LOCHS – Raced wide without cover.
 
HIBACHI MISS – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey B. Stewart could offer no explanation other than to express is disappointment in the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
Following this event the track rating was upgraded to Soft 5.
 
Race 3: Parklands Tavern Class 2 H’cap – 1400m
 
OWN SWEET WAY – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
 
VERILY – Finished a distant last. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities however did find the horse had a minor laceration to the near hind coronet. Trainer B. Smith was advised the horse must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.  Mr Smith informed stewards that connections may retire the mare from racing.
 
Race 4: Coastline BMW QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1400m
 
AVA’S DREAM – The filly was presented without visors which was part of the horse’s advertised gear, however as no visors could be located stewards permitted the horse to race without this piece of gear.  Mr Wilson was fined the sum of $100 for failing to enact a gear change by the appropriate time.
 
MISTA LONGHORN – Slow to begin. Then overraced on a number of occasions during the middle stages.  Steadied when momentarily disappointed for a run near the 200m. 
 
BOLD ZIP – Bumped on jumping away.  Became awkward when placed in restricted room after passing the 900m.
 
DIPLOMATIC MISS – Began awkwardly and bumped another runner.   Forced wider near the 850m and raced 3 wide without cover from that point onwards.
 
ZOECHELON – Placed in restricted room after passing the 900m and had to be steadied. Again placed in restricted room near the 800m and was steadied.
 
NOBLE ARTIST – Became awkward at heels and was steadied at the 800m,  and improved onto heels near the 600m and had to be steadied. 
 
ENTERPRISE JACK – Shifted its off fore plate in running.
 
BOOM ROCKER – Lost its off hind plate in running.
Race 5: Butler McDermott Lawyers Benchmark 85 H’cap – 1000m
 
THE MECHANIC – Became fractious in the barriers before missing the start. Connections were advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners.  Checked from heels approaching the 600m as a result of the pace slackening. Stewards questioned jockey R. Maloney regarding his riding of the horse during the middle stages, where it appeared after having to check from heels he lost more ground than was necessary when approaching the 500m.  He indicated that as he had to significantly restrain his mount near the 600m this resulted in him losing his position behind BERAHT.  That position was further tightened when MONACO PLAYBOY, which was racing to the outside, shifted in slightly, and his mount also shifted in of its own accord whilst being restrained. He added that, in his opinion, the pace of the race at that point quickened and he was left slightly flatfooted. He added that ultimately he did not feel that he had been obliged to be held up for clear running and was able to secure running in the home straight. Jockey Maloney further added that being obliged to check near the 600m, in his opinion, had significantly affected the horse’s chances. Stewards were satisfied that after having to check, jockey Maloney’s actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took no further action.
 
MONACO PLAYBOY – Slow to begin.
 
BERAHT – Became awkward at heels and had to be steadied when the pace slackened near the 800.
 
DIVINE SERVICE – Raced wide without cover.
 
Race 6: Access Insulation Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
 
The start of this race was significantly delayed in order to avoid a clash of starting times with another venue.
 
MAN OF ENVY – After being slow to begin was significantly tightened for room at the start and had to be checked, losing considerable ground.
 
SKIPPER’S CALL – Was bumped by another runner on jumping away and had to be steadied. Bumped by another runner near the 1000m and forced wider, and as a result raced 3 wide without cover.
 
ZOUCARA – Bumped by another runner and steadied on jumping away.
 
NOT TONIGHT DEAR – Jumped awkwardly and shifted out and made heavy contact with another runner.
 
RUBY RED HEART – Placed in restricted room on jumping away and had to be steadied. Overraced near the 850m and was checked from heels.
 
GINGER BEER – Jumped awkwardly and inconvenienced another runner.
 
TEYSSIER – Obliged to alter course approaching the 200m in order to secure clear running.
 
JOYFILLY – Lost near hind plate in running.
 
Race 7: Iron Jack Leger Class 3 H’cap  - 1200m
 
BACK CHAT – Trainer B. Gorman was fined $100 for failing to declared a rider for the horse by the prescribed time.
 
ZOU DER ZEE – Slow to begin. Overraced until entering the home straight.
 
BEAT THE BEAST – Slow to begin.
 
BIMINI ROAD – Raced 3 wide without cover. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey R. Stewart indicated that after beginning only fairly and riding his mount forward he was obliged to race 3 wide, and stated he had given consideration to placing more pressure on his mount in an attempt to race forward and cross to the lead, however he did not feel the mare was travelling well enough to do so, indicating that BIMINI ROAD did not travel well throughout the event. His opinion overall was the horse  proved disappointing.  Stewards will interview trainer Mr R. Heathcote in the coming days in relation to the horse’s performance.
 
RIPPIN ‘N’ TEARIN – Raced 4 wide without cover.
 
TE AMO – Raced in restricted room near the 600m and was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 4.          Robert R. Wilson – Trainer - $100 – Late gear change – AR140A*
Race 7.          Beau Gorman – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR67*
 
Jockey Absenteeism
J. Hoopert – Illness – Clearance required*
N. Tomizawa – Injured – Clearance required*
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Tigerpower, Jete, Flight de Vegas, Ready Set Boom, Te Amo,
 
Bar/Warning
Race 3.           Verily – Poor performance – Official trial – AR8(t)
Race 5.           The Mechanic – Fractious in barriers/missed start – Warning
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1            Our Lil’ Hussey – S. Bogenhuber
                        Sir Earlstoun – L. Tarrant
Race 6.           Skipper’s Call – S. Bogenhuber
Race 7.           Back Chat – C. Gallagher
 
Late scratchings
Nil.
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision