QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 21 JULY 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE                           TRACK RATING –  GOOD 4        
RAIL – 9M 1200m-400m (including 1400, 1200 & 1000 Chutes); 7M Remainder
PENETROMETER – 6.46
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – N. Boyle, K. Daly, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – Dr S. McGinness
Swab Attendants – A. Challen, A. Schofield
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
Apprentice S. Tomlinson was fined $200 for being possession of a mobile phone in the jockeys’ room.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Sunshine Coast 17.7.19 – Race 4: Trainer I. Livingstone reported that subsequent to this event LADY NO MORE had blood tests which found that the horse had a bacterial infection, which in his opinion had an effect on the horse’s performance.
 
Race 1: HAMPERS TO GO MAIDEN H’CAP – 1600M
 
CHIPO – Raced wide throughout.
 
SLAVE – Raced wide during the early stages before being permitted to settle outside the lead passing the 1100m.
 
DUAL ACCOUNT – Overraced in the early stages when the pace slackened and had to be checked from heels approaching the 1000m.
 
BRANDS HATCH – Jumped away awkwardly and had to be steadied from heels shortly after the start. T. Brooker was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
STOLEN PARADISE – Improved on to heels near the 800m and had to be checked.
 
I’M CHAUNCEY – Had to be steadied when attempting to secure clear running where there was insufficient room approaching the 300m.
 
Race 2: CENTREPOINT APARTMENTS CALOUNDRA CLASS 4 H’CAP – 1400M
 
LULU EXPRESS – Slow to begin.
 
JACKPOT – Overraced for a short distance passing the 1100m when being restrained to obtain cover in the early stages. S. Lacy was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
THE REAL SPIEL – Apprentice M. Wishart was advised of her obligations regarding use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 3: ALLCHIN AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 62 H’CAP – 1000M
 
IMA TEAMBOY – Trainer T. Miller was reprimanded under AR102 for failing to lodge a stable return reporting that the horse had been gelded. Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition.
 
SYLVESTER – Trainer B. Ahrens was reprimanded under AR102 for failing to lodge a stable return reporting that the horse had been gelded.
 
SIMPLY SO – M. Hellyer was questioned regarding the tactics adopted and the horse’s performance. Jockey Hellyer advised stewards that he had been instructed to settle at the tail of the field, which reflects the horse’s racing pattern, and given the horse began from a wide alley, he felt this was the best option. He added that the horse overraced and had to be restrained from heels after passing the 800m and again after passing the 600m. He indicated that he had intended shifting wider on the track around the heels of IMPLACABLE when approaching the 400m, however, after the horse had overraced, this caused his mount to be positioned to the inside of that horse’s heels. He further added that shortly after the 400m a run presented itself between IMPLACABLE to the outside and GYPSY’S TIP to the inside, which he placed pressure on the horse to obtain. He did not feel that at this point of the race the mare responded as he would have liked and whilst it did improve into the run, when the run commenced to tighten near the 200m, the horse was bumped by IMPLACABLE on a number of occasions and was reluctant therefore to proceed through the run. He added that despite there being tightening in the home straight, he felt that overall the horse’s performance was disappointing. Stewards, after reviewing the patrol footage, accepted the explanations tendered by jockey Hellyer.
 
IMPLACABLE – N. Thomas reported that his mount hung out until the 400m and then laid in under pressure from that point onwards.
 
Race 4: SUPAVIEW SECURITY & SUNSCREEN MAIDEN H’CAP – 1200M
 
CLEAR THE BILL – Trainer G. Burns was fined $100 for failing to declare apprentice A. Thompson as rider by the prescribed time and was also reprimanded under AR102 for failing to lodge a stable return reporting that the horse had been gelded.
 
CLEAR THE BILL – Inconvenienced by another runner over the concluding stages.
 
MONTE SANTO – Raced three wide without cover.
 
BLUE CORNER – Blundered approaching the 500m.
 
DECISIVE HEART – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages and inconvenienced another runner.
 
STYK AT IT – Trainer B. Robinson was fined $100 for failing to declare apprentice Z. White as rider by the prescribed time. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 5: JLP FABRICATION CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1300M
 
ENTERPRISE GRAND – Shifted wider at the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards before bumping with another runner near the 500m.
 
MAKATITI – Stood flat-footed and lost significant ground at the start. Overraced when the pace slackened passing the 900m.
 
BIRKIN BLACK – Shifted out slightly near the 500m and made contact with another runner.
 
ZARREEN – Restrained after passing the 400m and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Jockey L. Tarrant advised stewards that at that point of the race he felt that the horse had suffered an injury in a hind limb and as a result it commenced to weaken and he then restrained the horse. A later post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be showing signs of distress with possible systemic implications. The horse was subsequently treated prior to being transported back to the stables. Trainer J. Walk was advised that the horse would require a veterinary clearance and must perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next start.
 
ON THE BOSSA NOVA – Laid in under pressure from the 400m. Apprentice M. Murphy was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
HOLLYWOOD ROSE – Connections advised that from the favourable barrier the mare would be ridden in a more forward position. The horse settled behind the lead. Overraced after passing the 900m and had to be checked from heels near the 800m.
 
Race 6: DIGITAL VISION DIRECT QTIS 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
 
ASTRO BOY TOY – Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the 800m.
 
FRENCH OCEAN – Slow to begin. Improved on to heels after passing the 800m as a result of the pace slackening, had to be severely checked and then shifted out, making heavy contact with another runner.
 
LOVE EXPRESS – Improved on to heels near the 800m when the pace slackened and had to be checked.
 
LUNCH SESSION – Slow to begin. Obliged to alter course near the 300m to secure clear running.
 
PORTLAND BILL – Finished a distant last after travelling wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off hind coronet and shin soreness in the off foreleg. Trainer B. Dais was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again or in the alternative must be sent for a six-week spell.
 
FAY CONQUERS ALL – Bumped heavily by another runner approaching the 700m and forced wider on the track and then raced wide from that point onwards.
 
SHONO MERCY – Overraced for a short distance passing the 600m and was then held up until passing the 400m.
 
SPLENDARAMA – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.
 
CACTOBLASTIS – Raced wide without cover and was forced wider again after being bumped passing the 600m.
 
Race 7: KABOOM CONCRETE PUMPING BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1800M
 
As M. Du Plessis was not riding due to illness, D. Smith was substituted as the rider of MR MONACO.
 
MR MONACO – Overraced in the middle stages.
 
BRONZEGATE – Fractious in the barriers and was significantly slow to begin. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
 
VIBRANT THUNDER – J. Byrne reported to stewards that it had not been his intention to lead, however when caught wide in the early stages he elected to stride forward passing the 1600m.
 
Race 8: TAB CLASS 1 PLATE – 1800M
 
HE’S THE DEEL – T. Brooker reported that she had been instructed to attempt to obtain cover, however the horse overraced and she was obliged to lead and in light of this she recommended to connections to consider removing the blinkers prior to next start. T. Brooker was reminded of her obligation to ride her mounts out to the end of the race.
 
NIATROSS – Held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 200m and then laid in under pressure.
 
MANHATTANITE – Blundered and became unbalanced near the 500m. A. Spinks was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. Trainer M. Lakey reported to stewards that the horse had bled from one nostril. Mr Lakey was advised that MANHATTANITE would be required to gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward prior to racing again.
 
EXPERT REPLY – Raced wide in the early stages until approaching the 1100m.
 
GRATUITOUS – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Overraced for a short distance passing the 1400m.
 
Race 9: SCTC ATRIUM BAR QTIS 3YO CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
 
SUPERSONIC BOOM – Shifted out whilst overracing approaching the 900m, causing interference to another runner.
 
ENTERPRISE PRINCE – Overraced when the pace slackened approaching the 900m.
 
LICKETY LACHIE – Slow to begin. Overraced approaching the 800m and then raced wide.
 
HARD YAGA – Trainer D. Hansen was fined $100 for failing to declare Andrew Spinks as rider by the prescribed time. Raced three wide without cover. Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
ALLREACH – Clipped the heels of SUPERSONIC BOOM and blundered near the 900m whilst inclined to lay in.
 
SHE ZA BOSS – Overraced approaching the 900m and shifted out to avoid heels and then raced wide from that point onwards.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1. T. Brooker – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 3. Tnr. T. Miller – fail to lodge stable return reporting gelding of horse – AR102
Race 3. Tnr. B. Ahrens – fail to lodge stable return reporting gelding of horse – AR102
Race 4. Tnr G. Burns – fail to lodge stable return reporting gelding of horse – AR102
 
Fines
App. S. Tomlinson - $200 – possess mobile phone in jockeys’ room – AR218(4)
Race 2. S. Lacy - $100 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 4. Tnr. G. Burns - $100 – late rider declaration - LR67
Race 4. Tnr. B. Robinson - $100 – late rider declaration - LR67
Race 5. App. M. Murphy - $100 – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 9. Tnr. D. Hansen - $100 – late rider declaration - LR67 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
I’m Chauncey, Jackpot, The Real Spiel, Stellar Jewel, Verve, Blue Corner, Mama Says, Zarreen, B’daisy, Dramatic Moments, Mr Monaco, She Za Boss.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Zarreen, Kiriana, Gratuitous, Missie Archer
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. ZARREEN – restrained near the 400m and took no competitive part– distressed with possible systemic implications – veterinary clearance and official trial – AR20(e)
Race 6. PORTLAND BILL – shin sore off foreleg – veterinary clearance or 6-week spell – AR20(e)
Race 7. BRONZEGATE – fractious in the barriers, significantly slow to begin – warning
 
Bleeders
Race 8. MANHATTANITE – bled one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR79(8)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2.           STELLAR JEWEL – L. Tarrant
Race 4.           CLEAR THE BILL – A. Thompson
                        STYK AT IT – Z. White
Race 6.           CACTOBLASTIS – A. Allen
Race 7.           MR MONACO – D. Smith
Race 9.           HARD YAGA – Andrew Spinks
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
Published subject to correction upon revision