QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2019
 
WEATHER – FINE               TRACK RATING –  SOFT 5/GOOD 4 (After Race 1)
RAIL – 2M                             PENETROMETER – 6.7
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, K. Daly, P. Reardon
Clerk of Scales – C. Fedrick
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – Dr A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – A. Schofield, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
GENERAL
 
As J. Orman was not riding for acceptable reasons, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
J. Bayliss, who was stood down from riding by the Club doctor at Eagle Farm yesterday, was examined by the Sunshine Coast Turf Club doctor and cleared to fulfil his engagements.
 
Race 1: FENCEPAC CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1400M
 
The start of this race was delayed when the near fore plate on AMERICAN GENIUS had to be refitted behind the barriers.
 
SAXTON ROCK – Stewards questioned apprentice E. Atkinson regarding the tactics she adopted. She indicated that she had been instructed to ride the horse in a forward position and after beginning well did pressure the horse for a number of strides, however, when ELTIZAAM and AMERICAN GENIUS improved quickly to her inside she did not feel she would be able to cross those horses without using too much of her horse in the early stages and therefore elected to restrain in an attempt to obtain cover at a point near the 1300m. She indicated that she persisted in an attempt to obtain cover until approaching the 1000m, however, when the horse continued to overrace and it became apparent she was unable to obtain cover she then attempted to stride forward again to attempt to again cross to the lead, ultimately being unsuccessful and being obliged to race three wide without cover. Stewards advised apprentice Atkinson that in their opinion she had erred in not persisting more in the early stages in an attempt to cross to the lead, however, did not feel that her actions were unreasonable in the circumstances given her status as an apprentice and her relative inexperience and took no further action.
 
AMERICAN GENIUS – J. Bayliss stated that the horse travelled comfortably in the early stages of the race, however, when challenged for the lead from the 600m commenced to weaken and did not respond to his riding at any stage over the concluding stages. Jockey Bayliss could not offer any explanation for the performance, which in his opinion was quite disappointing. Trainer S. O’Dea advised that he would discuss the horse’s immediate racing future with the owners and undertook to notify stewards should anything come to light in ensuing days which may have had an effect on the horse’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
ROSENDAHL ROAD – Tightened for room on jumping away and had to be steadied. Raced three wide throughout.
 
HARD RULER – Overraced for a short distance near the 1100m.
 
RED BALTER – N. Day reported that at no stage of the race did the horse travel comfortably. He noted that the horse’s form is on more rain-affected surfaces than that of today. Trainer A. Williamson indicated that he would report back anything that may come to light in coming days and that the horse would have a further jump-out or official trial prior to racing again. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD 4.
 
Race 2: BUDERIM MECHANICAL C,G&E CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
PAY WITH CASH – Slow to begin. Checked to avoid the heels of THE CARPENTER shortly after the start. S. Galloway, the rider of THE CARPENTER, was severely reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear at that point. Overraced and was green, refusing to settle through the early and middle stages and as a result shifted very wide on the track after passing the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections were advised that the horse must officially trial prior to its next start.
 
FAT MAX – Shifted out significantly under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice N. Keal was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount.
 
NEWS DIRECTOR – Overraced in the early stages. Obliged to check from heels near the 1000m and then raced wide for the remainder of the event.
 
DER SIEGER – Overraced in the early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover, and when unable to obtain cover, the rider permitted the horse to stride forward to a position outside the lead and raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 3: FIREFLY EDUCATION QTIS 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
DWARF – Slow to begin. Forced wider when bumped by another runner near the 600m. Bumped by another runner near the 350m.
 
BEL STRIDER – Inconvenienced on jumping away. Raced greenly for the majority of the event. Shifted out to improve near the 600m, bumped another runner and became awkward.
 
LA TRIOLI – Jumped awkwardly. Had some difficulty securing clear running near the 350m and became unbalanced. Stewards asked jockey R. Wiggins to comment on the tactics adopted as the horse settled further back in the field than anticipated. Jockey Wiggins indicated that he had intended to settle in a more forward position, however, when caught wide in the early stages he elected to steady to obtain cover closer to the fence.
 
ROZEIRA – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Placed in restricted room for a short distance passing the 500m.
 
UNUSUAL AUNT – E. Ljung reported that her mount raced greenly throughout and shifted in abruptly near the 500m and then laid in in the home straight, placing her at a disadvantage.
 
FIRST DAWN – Inconvenienced on jumping away.
 
Race 4: ACTIVE SPARKIES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M
 
The start of this race was delayed when MISS MASH reared over whilst parading, became cast in the enclosure fence, dislodging its rider, before undergoing a veterinary examination and being declared a late scratching at 2:32 pm by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice that the horse had sustained a cut to the lower off fore leg. Trainer C. Munce was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
The start was further delayed when BEAUREGARD, which also dislodged the rider after taking fright in the enclosure when MISS MASH reared, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.
 
An additional delay to the start occurred when BEAUREGARD was again examined by the veterinary surgeon after arriving at the barriers and passed fit to start, and when EVER SPRING required farrier attention behind the barriers.
 
On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on MISS MASH be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 2:32 pm:

6 cents in the dollar for the win #8
5 cents in the dollar for place of winner #8
5 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #7
11 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #9
 
EVER SPRING – Slow to begin.
 
CAIRNDOW – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SAYS WHO – Slow to begin. Shifted wider to improve approaching the 600m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
DANETIST – Raced wide without cover.
 
CARLTON STAR – Beaten a considerable distance. Trainer R. Drysdale was advised that the horse would not be permitted to race in the provincial area in future starts until such time as it establishes competitive form at country meetings.
 
ALLOFIT – Slow to begin. Shifted out and had to be steadied from heels approaching the 500m. Inconvenienced when attempting to secure clear running near the 250m and again near the 150m.
 
Race 5: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE – SUNSHINE COAST AUXILIARY CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1000M
 
The start of this race was delayed as a consequence of the significant delay in the running of Race 4.
 
TOY BOY – Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 900m. Again obliged to race in restricted room near the 700m and as a result lost ground.
 
AGGRAVATE – Jumped awkwardly.
 
TRUCULENT – Raced wide throughout.
 
DANSU – Raced three wide without cover.
 
ROUND MOUNTAIN GAL – Inconvenienced on jumping away. Apprentice M. Shimodaira was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.
 
Race 6: TM REAL ESTATE 3YO C&G MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M
 
RANGAS RULE – Steadied from heels approaching the 600m.
 
RIDERSHILL – Slow to begin. After shifting out to improve at the 800m was obliged to steady from heels near the 700m.
 
SAN JOAQUIN – Raced wide throughout.
 
SCRUFF’N’STUFF – Slow to begin. Improved on to heels near the 600m and had to be steadied.
 
TEARS OF LOVE – Steadied from heels near the 650m.
 
INVESTIBLE – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BAY NOT GREY – Raced wide without cover.
 
BYRON BUOY – Improved on to heels near the 650m and then shifted wider on the track.
 
BOLD DELAGO – Slow to begin.
 
ARJAYAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
ROCKSHORE – Steadied from heels near the 650m.
 
Race 7: FORT KNOX STORAGE CLASS 2 PLATE – 1600M
 
IAMPAIDFOR – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner shortly after the start and then commenced to overrace badly in the early and middle stages. Jockey J. Byrne reported to stewards that he had recommended to the connections to remove the blinkers from the horse’s gear, which may result in the horse settling more favourably in the future. Returned to scale with a minor laceration to the nearside stifle.
 
ROCK ON DESTINY – Raced wide without cover.
 
THE KNIGHT – Jumped away awkwardly and then laid out in the early stages.
 
GOLDEN LILY – Slow to begin.
 
GROOVY PLAYMATE – Held up for clear running from the 300m until leaving the 200m. Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
LA FIREBIRD – Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover until leaving the 1000m when ridden forward to a position outside the lead.
 
SPIRIT ESPRIT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 8: AUSTRALIA WIDE TAXATION F&M CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
MRS PICKLES – Raced three wide without cover. Inconvenienced slightly near the 400m. After being disappointed for a run approaching the 200m, attempted to shift out, however was not clear to do so and as a result was redirected back to the inside by its rider. This caused the horse to become very unbalanced and lose ground.
 
MOCKING – Steadied to avoid heels near the 800m.
 
BOOMISTA – As J. Bayliss was to be overweight, L. Tarrant was substituted as rider. J. Bayliss was reprimanded under AR190(3). In determining penalty, stewards noted jockey Bayliss’s exemplary record regarding this rule. Slow to begin.
 
CUBAN MINT – Raced three wide throughout.
 
BOLD EXPECTATIONS – Jumped away awkwardly. Obliged to race in restricted room in the middle stages.
 
DAUNTING DUCHESS – Raced wide in the early stages and had to be ridden forward to secure the lead passing the 750m.
 
SENTIMENTAL MISS – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. S. Galloway – careless riding – AR131(a) – severe reprimand
Race 2. App. N. Keal – careless riding – AR131(a)
Race 5. App. M. Shimodaira – excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8. J. Bayliss – overweight, replaced 1 ride – AR190(3)
 
Absent jockeys
J. Orman – acceptable reasons
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Pay With Cash, Bel Strider, Unusual Aunt, Carlton Star, Aggravate, Hearts Denied.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Beauregard, Lips ‘n’ Hips, Sid.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. PAY WITH CASH – overraced, refused to settle, raced very wide – official trial – AR20(e)
Race 4. MISS MASH – reared over whilst parading, sustained injury, late scratching – veterinary clearance – AR20(e)
Race 4. CARLTON STAR – beaten a considerable distance – provincial bar until competitive country form is established – AR20(e)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4.           ALLOFIT – N. Thomas
Race 6.           ARJAYAR – D. Smith
Race 7.           GROOVY PLAYMATE – M. Cahill
Race 8.           BOOMISTA – L. Tarrant
                        SENTIMENTAL MISS – H. English
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.          MISS MASH – 2:32 pm – vet advice
 
Published subject to correction upon revision