QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, FRIDAY, 5 APRIL 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING – SOFT 7          RAIL – 9M         PENETROMETER – 6.89
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, P. Zimmerman, L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales –  C. Fedrick
Judge – P.  Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch                                                                    
Swab Attendants –  J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
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Supplementary Report
 
From Ipswich Turf Club, 4.4.19 – Race 7
 
SICARIO – Following the horse’s failure to finish in this event, trainer C. Rabjones-Tyrell reported that the horse  had undergone an endoscopic examination and was exhibiting signs of pneumonia. He added the horse is currently undergoing treatment and a further endoscopic examination will be performed, with a veterinary certificate of fitness to be provided to stewards.
 
 
Race 1: Secure Access I.T. QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1400m
 
SEARING SPEED – Trainer B. Wakefield was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for the horse by the prescribed time. Shifted wider near the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
EURO ROCKSTAR – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
 
TOUGH DECISION – Bumped by another runner on jumping away.
 
MASSTOO – Overraced when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. Jockey J. Orman commented to stewards he was disappointed with the overall performance of his mount. He stated that despite overracing in the early stages the horse travelled comfortably after obtaining cover approaching the 900m, however was disappointing after obtaining clear running shortly after entering the straight. Returned to scale without its near hind plate.
 
YARBOROUGH – Overraced in the early stages. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
FRUEDINKS – Restrained from heels near the 600m, and again improved on to heels near the 400m and had to be restrained before shifting wider on the track to secure clear running.
 
 
Race 2: Cricks Sunshine Coast Maiden H’cap – 1800m
 
On return to scale a protest was lodged by jockey L. Cassidy, rider of the 2nd placegetter, GOTHIC ROMANCE, against SID being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages.  After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the stewards’ patrol video, stewards accepted there was a minor shift from SID at a point near the 80m, which resulted in GOTHIC ROMANCE being shifted slightly wider on the track, however stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that this was sufficient interference to effect the half head margin at the finish. Stewards also accepted that there was contact between the 2 runners as the horses approached the finishing line which was caused by a shift out from SID, however given the close proximity to the winning post, stewards could not be satisfied that this had an effect on the finishing positions.  Stewards therefore dismissed the protest  and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ESOR – Slow to begin.
 
TE RAPA – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
MISSY MUSKETEER – Raced wide in the early stages.
 
STARBEATS – Overraced in the early stages.
 
ALLOFIT – Overraced in the early stages and was checked from heels approaching the 1200m.
 
GOTHIC ROMANCE  - Had difficulty securing clear running from rounding the home turn until approaching the 200m.
 
ZODIAC STAR – Laid in under pressure in the home straight, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
 
 
 
Race 3: Big Screen Cinemas Caloundra Maiden H’cap – 1200m
 
FROM NOW – Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with another runner.
 
HURRICANE LOVE – Bumped by another runner on jumping away. After shifting out near the 300m in an attempt to secure clear running was disappointed for a run near the 200m before shifting back to the inside. Then laid out when placed under full pressure over the concluding stages.
 
MANHATTANITE – Jumped away awkwardly.  Obliged to race in restricted room after passing the 500m.
 
FLIGHT DE VEGAS – Jumped away awkwardly.
 
THE GOLDEN HIND – Shifted in and made contact with the running rail and became very unbalanced, losing ground on 3 occasions, firstly near the 900m and again near the 700m and approaching the 600m.
 
ASTROBABY – Laid out under pressure in the home straight, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten on at least 2 occasions.
 
DER SIEGER – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
BACK THE ROCK – Raced wide.
 
LOVE BITES – When questioned regarding the seemingly  improved performance in winning, trainer Mr G. Hineman indicated he has only had the horse for one previous start and on this occasion the horse was  obliged to settle further back than he would have liked. He added he  instructed jockey M. Hellyer to obtain cover from the wide alley and in order to do so he was obliged to restrain into the second half of the field. He anticipated from barrier one the horse would settle in a midfield position and was somewhat surprised to see it settle behind the lead. He added he had expected a forward showing in today race and was somewhat surprised to see the horse settle behind the lead. He added he had expected a forward showing in today’s  event.  
 
 
Race 4: Preferred Plaster Class 3 H’cap 1200m
 
PAT KASH – Overraced in the early stages. Checked from heels near the 850m and shifted in, tightening another runner.
 
OUR ROCK O’REILLY – Tightened for room near the 850m and had to be restrained.
 
CHAMPAGNE DAISY – When asked to comment on the disappointing performance, jockey R. Maloney  stated the horse travelled well throughout and he was confident the horse was going to finish the face off strongly when leaving the 400m, however when asked for an effort, did not respond to his riding and weakened badly over the concluding stages.   Trainer D. Vandyke confirmed his disappointment in the performance. Stewards advised Mr Vandyke  the horse would be required to officially trial prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
CLAIRVUE DIAMOND – Trainer S. Kendrick was questioned regarding the improved performance of the horse in winning tonight. He indicated the gelding races best when able to lead without being challenged, as was the case in this event.  Stewards after perusing the horse’s last win accepted the explanation.
 
Race 5: Qld Timber Flooring Open H’cap -1000m
 
PUBLISHING POWER – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Raced in restricted room near the 850m. Shifted out to avoid heels near the 700m and then raced in restricted room until approaching the 500m.
 
ALL THAT IS – Slow to begin.
 
WELL SIGHTED – Placed in restricted room near the 850m before being bumped and forced wider near the 700m for a short distance.
 
 
Race 6: Brightaire Property Services Class H’cap – 1000m
 
The start of this race was significantly delayed when ROYAL EQUIANO proved difficult to load and then became fractious in the barriers. The mare was then examined by the veterinary surgeon before being cleared to start.
 
The start was again delayed when WANNA BLUE became fractious in the barriers and was then examined by the veterinary surgeon before being cleared to start. Returned to scale with a laceration to its  near hind leg consistent with having been galloped on.
 
THE LAWYER – Slow to begin.
 
LOTS OF PROMISE – Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running approaching the 400m and inconvenienced another runner.  Returned to scale with blood in both nostrils. A post race veterinary examination found that the horse had suffered external trauma after being fractious in the barriers and this was the cause of the horse bleeding from both nostrils. Stewards ordered that a veterinary certificate is required for the mare prior to its next start.
 
THE LAWYER – Was inconvenienced and forced wider approaching the 400m.
 
NAMO KEKENI – Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with another runner.
 
MAGIC PANTHER – Bumped heavily on jumping away.
 
 
Race 7: Just Better Care Class 1 Plate – 1400m
 
The start of this race was delayed due to the significant delay in the previous event.
 
FRANGIPANI MOON – After being fractious in the barriers jumped away extremely awkwardly, almost dislodging its rider and lost ground. Overraced in the early stages. When asked to comment on the performance of the horse, jockey M. Du Plessis indicated that the horse was very fractious in the enclosure as well as the barriers. He added that  despite being obliged to  settle  at the rear of the field, the horse responded to his riding for a short distance passing the 400m, however commenced to weaken shortly thereafter.
 
He further stated that following the race  the horse  was making an abnormal respiratory noise.  A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have a poor post-race recovery. Trainer D. Vandyke indicated to stewards he would have further tests performed and would report the results to stewards. Stewards advised Mr Vandyke the horse would be required to trial satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next race start.
 
MISS FLAWLESS – Overraced in the early stages.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines 
Race 1.           Brian Wakefield – Trainer – Late rider for Searing Speed - $100 – LR67*      
 
Absent jockeys 
H. Chau – Injured*
M. Cahill – Personal reasons*
 
Protest 
Race 2.           2nd (Gothic Romance) v. 1st (Sid) – Interference over concluding stages - Dismissed
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Sid, Back The Rock
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Rawtekk
 
Bar/Warning
Race 4.           Champagne Daisy – Poor performance – Official trial – AR8(t)
Race 6.           Lots Of Promise – Blood in both nostrils caused by external trauma – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 7.           Frangipani Moon – Poor post-race recovery – Official trial – AR8(t)

 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           Searing Speed – M. Duplessis
Race 2.           Te Rapa – A. Allen
Race 3.           Manhattanite – A. Spinks
Race 4.           Clairvue Diamond – L. Tarrant
                        Pat Kash – A. Spinks
                        Our Rock O’Reilly – M. Nakao
Race 5.           All That Is – T. Harrison
 
 
Late scratchings
Nil.
 
Published subject to correction upon revision