QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE/SHOWERY     TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4/SOFT 5 (Prior to Race 7)
RAIL – 11M                                       PENETROMETER – 6.63
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – C. Albrecht, G. Goold, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – K. Daly
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – G. Gray, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Ipswich 15 June 2019 – Race 4 (1350m): Trainer M. Lakey reported following the event that FINAL ZERO had pulled up lame in the near foreleg. Mr Lakey was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the mare racing again.
 
From Sunshine Coast 9 June 2019 – Race 8 (1200m): Trainer L. Birchley’s stable representative reported that subsequent to this event WOOKIEE was found to have sustained a severe black eye, for which it was undergoing treatment. He was of the view that this may have had a detrimental effect on the performance.
 
GENERAL
 
As L. Cassidy was ill and R. Maloney was injured, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
Race 1: CANADIAN CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 2200M
 
POWER FROM WITHIN was declared a late scratching at 12:01 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice that the mare was lame in the near foreleg. Trainer G. Sitek was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on POWER FROM WITHIN be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 12:01 pm:

3 cents in the dollar for the win #9
4 cents in the dollar for place of winner #9
3 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #5
5 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #3
 
The start of this race was delayed when BATTLE PLANE, which broke through the front of the barriers and travelled only a short distance before being restrained, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to race.
 
WICKED HEIGHTS – Jumped awkwardly.
 
FLASH FIGHTER – Raced wide until the 1600m.
 
NIATROSS – Steadied from heels near the 800m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
PACIFIC CREST – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room near the 1900m. Overraced after passing the 1200m when the pace slackened and had to be checked from heels near the 1000m. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
SLENDER MAN – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
MISSY MUSKETEER – Overraced after passing the 1200m when the pace slackened and had to be checked from heels near the 1000m. Directed wider from the 900m and pressed forward to assume the lead approaching the 700m.
 
ZEDGE – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Raced in restricted room near the 1900m. Bumped the running rail near the 1800m. Overraced from the 1600m and was obliged to check from heels on a number of occasions until approaching the 1000m.
 
LUTECE – The veterinary surgeon reported post-race that the filly had sustained a minor laceration to the off hind leg. Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
Race 2: IRON JACK MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1400M
 
PICKA PLUM – Slipped behind in the enclosure and as a result sustained a laceration to the near hind fetlock, examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and was cleared to start. J. Orman was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. Trainer P. Jenkins was reminded of his obligation under AR100(1)(a) to inform stewards if it is his intention to have his runner ridden in a manner different to how it was ridden at its most recent start.
 
TOO HARD TO MISS – Jumped awkwardly.
 
OCTIC – Improved on to heels near the 600m, was steadied and shifted wider on the track.
 
GLOBAL CHOICE – M. McGillivray reported that his mount overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 3: BELLVISTA TAVERN CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1600M
 
CONQUER THE STARS – Held up in the early stages of the home straight and then passing the 200m was disappointed for a run and had to be steadied.
 
STAR SILK – Tightened for room shortly after the start.
 
SAVVY ROCK – Tightened for room shortly after the start. Shifted wider from the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
TACTICAL MANUEVER – Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and tightened runners to the inside. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 200m.
 
PICKA PLUM – Slipped behind in the enclosure and as a result sustained a laceration to the near hind fetlock, examined by the veterinary surgeon at the barriers and was cleared to start. J. Orman was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. Trainer P. Jenkins was reminded of his obligation under AR100(1)(a) to inform stewards if it is his intention to have his runner ridden in a manner different to how it was ridden at its most recent start.
 
Race 4: YALUMBA WINES CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1000M
 
THE ADMINISTRATOR – Jumped awkwardly.
 
AZIZ JAMIL COUREUR – Held up from the 600m, obliged to steady from heels passing the 500m and remained held up until passing the 300m.
 
SYLVESTER – Raced wide without cover throughout. Obliged to race in restricted room after passing the 300m and had to be steadied. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
HEAVENLY ARCHER – Became awkward passing the 600m when obliged to race in restricted room. Raced greenly in the early stages of the home straight, shifted out and tightened another runner near the 300m.
 
ON THE BOSSA NOVA – Slow to begin. Steadied from heels approaching the 500m.
 
COUNTERCURRENT – Shifted out to avoid heels after passing the 600m and made contact with another runner.
 
ON A COMET – Laid out under pressure in the home straight and shifted significantly. Apprentice H. English was advised that in similar circumstances she should stop riding and straighten.
 
Race 5: BRIGHTWATER HOTEL QTIS 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200M
 
INVINCIBLE FAITH – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
VANDERWINK – Forced wider after passing the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination, which was undertaken at the request of trainer C. Anderson, revealed no significant findings.
 
RAPIDO SHOW – Raced wide without cover throughout. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
LUVDISC – Overraced for a short distance passing the 800m. Forced wider after passing the 500m.
 
MELBERN QUEENS – Steadied near the 1000m to avoid the heels of UDEA’N’DINDY. Apprentice A. Thompson, the rider of UDEA’N’DINDY, was reprimanded for failing to be sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
 
Race 6: PARKLANDS TAVERN QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1600M
 
ENTERPRISE JACK – Slow to begin.
 
MISHANI BRAVEHEART – Jumped away very awkwardly and lost significant ground.
 
ONE MORE CAST – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
 
COASTAL PRINCE – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Overraced in the middle stages.
 
SIMPLY SACRED – Connections advised that the filly would be ridden further back in the field. The horse settled in a midfield position. Apprentice J. Murphy reported that he felt the horse travelled well throughout the event, however was disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. Trainer T. Pike’s stable representative confirmed the stable’s disappointment in the performance and advised that they would report anything that comes to light in the coming days and also report what their intentions are with the horse’s current preparation. Lost the near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
FLYING PRETTY – Slow to begin.
 
NOBLE ARTIST – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
Race 7: BUNDABERG RUM CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1400M
 
Due to storm activity in the area the start of this race was rescheduled to 4:22 pm, with Race 8 rescheduled to 4:52 pm. As some rain had fallen the track was downgraded to SOFT 5 prior to the running of this event.
 
CORONATION GLADE was a late scratching at 12:25 pm following advice from trainer J. Stanton that the gelding was lame upon being loaded onto the float. Mr Stanton was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
CANAPES – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
 
NINE CIGARS – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Shifted to a three wide position to improve passing the 800m.
 
MAGIC MYSTERY – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Obliged to alter course near the 300m when held up for clear running.
 
MUSICAL BLUES – Raced three wide without cover and overraced in the early stages.
 
BIT OF ALRIGHT – Slow to begin.
 
MISS SIZZ – Obliged to race in restricted room approaching the 300m.
 
Race 8: CELLARBRATIONS BENCHMARK 62 H'CAP – 1200M
 
ATLANTIC ROSE was a late scratching at 3:30 pm when trainer T. Haydon’s representative advised that the filly, which had been fractious whilst being walked to the track, had reared over, striking its head and sustaining abrasions to its hind legs. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next start.
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to afford apprentice C. Bayliss (TREASURE GALLERY) and A. Fancourt (VOLOMITE) the opportunity of viewing the stewards’ patrol footage to determine whether they had grounds on which to lodge objections. After viewing the videos jockey Fancourt indicated that she did not wish to proceed, however, apprentice Bayliss, the rider of TREASURE GALLERY, placed 2nd by the Judge, lodged an objection against IAMPAIDFOR (M. McGillivray) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the videos it was established that leaving the 100m IAMPAIDFOR shifted out and brushed TREASURE GALLERY and that near the finish line IAMPAIDFOR made contact with TREASURE GALLERY, which was taken wider. However, given the proximity of the interference to the winning post and the half head margin separating both runners at the finish, stewards could not be satisfied that the interference had a significant effect on the placings and therefore dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored.
 
TREASURE GALLERY – Restrained from heels after passing the 800m. Apprentice C. Bayliss was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
MAKATITI – Slow to begin. Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the 900m and was obliged to check from heels on two occasions approaching the 700m. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight and was then obliged to alter course near the 100m to secure clear running.
 
IAMPAIDFOR – Became awkward when steadied near the 900m.
 
VOLOMITE – Slow to begin.
 
SCHINDLER – Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 5. App. A. Thompson – careless riding – AR131(a)
 
Fines
Race 2. J. Orman - $100 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8. App. C. Bayliss - $100 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Absent jockeys
L. Cassidy – ill – medical clearance req’d
R. Maloney – injured – medical clearance req’d
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
I’m Chauncey, She Won’t Listen, Tactical Manuever, Iadoreyou, Melbern Queens.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, On A Comet, Ocean Ruler, Treasure Gallery
 
Warnings/bars
From Ipswich 15.6.19 – Race 4. FINAL ZERO – lame near foreleg – veterinary clearance AR20(e)
Race 1. POWER FROM WITHIN – lame near foreleg, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 7. CORONATION GLADE – lame – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 8. ATLANTIC ROSE – injured whilst being walked to track, late scratching – veterinary clearance AR20(e)
 
Protests
Race 8. TREASURE GALLERY (2nd) v IAMPAIDFOR (1st) – alleged interference over the concluding stages – dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           FLASH FIGHTER – J. Bayliss
                        MISSY MUSKETEER - M. Du Plessis
Race 2.           GLOBAL CHOICE – M. McGillivray
Race 5.           RAPIDO SHOW – M. Cahill
                        LUVDISC – J. Byrne
                        UDEA’N’DINDY – A. Thompson
                        MELBERN QUEENS – T. Harrison
Race 6.           FLYING PRETTY – N. Thomas
                        FLIRTY MCCOY – A. Thompson
                        NOBLE ARTIST – S. Lacy
Race 7.           MUSICAL BLUES – M. Cahill
                        DIPLOMATIC MISS – J. Byrne
Race 8.           SCHINDLER – S. Lacy
                        COOK STRAIGHT – T. Marshall              
 
Late scratchings
Race 1.          POWER FROM WITHIN – 12:01 pm – vet advice
Race 7.          CORONATION GLADE – 12:25 pm – lame
Race 8.          ATLANTIC ROSE – 3:30 pm – injured
 
Published subject to correction upon revision