QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB, SATURDAY, 25 JANUARY 2020
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 1 RAIL – TRUE PENETROMETER – 6.92
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – P. Chadwick, D. Aurisch, P. Zimmermann, P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – L. Hicks
Judge – P. Chilton, W. Ellis
Veterinarian – M. Lenz, K. Caldwell
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, J. Crompton
Starter – R. Hanson
General
As jockey R. Moloney was to be overweight due to illness, R. Stewart was substituted as the rider of Queen Kay in Race 3, and B. Stewart as the rider of Whypeeo in Race 5.
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Race 1: Coastline BMW 1 Series Benchmark 90 H’cap – 2200m
MASTER OF THE TURF – As apprentice Z. White was ill and no suitable rider was available, this horse was declared a late scratching at 12.noon.
TORRENS – Overraced when the pace slackened near the 1700m. Returned to scale with a small amount of blood in its mouth
DOUKHAN – A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which finished a distant last, revealed the horse was lame in the near fore tendon. Trainer K. Lees advised stewards in light of today’s performance the horse would now be retired from racing. Mr Lees was advised that should circumstances change, he must supply a veterinary clearance before DOUKHAN is permitted to race again.
Race 2: Coastline BMW 3 Series Class 3 Plate – 1600m
TUNERO – Stewards questioned jockey M. McGillivray regarding the performance of the gelding, which weakened and finished a distant last. He indicated that after being slow to begin and overracing in the early stages the horse travelled comfortably until being placed under pressure near the 600m at which point the horse did initially respond to his riding however commenced to weaken and shorten stride from the 400m. He indicated he eased the horse down from the 250m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Connections were advised that an veterinary clearance must be supplied and undergo an ECG, and also must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.
ROUND OF APPLAUSE – Overraced at a point approaching the 1400m when the pace slackened.
SUNNY ST CLOUD – Laid inwards in the early part of the straight.
OSCARS LOT – Placed in restricted room and was steadied approaching the 300m. Eased near the 400m.
HOT SOCK – Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
SOARING HEART – Jockey L. Cassidy reported his mount overraced whilst leading.
Race 3: Coatline BMW X7 2yo Classic Plate – 1200m
Stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey L. Tarrant, rider of the 4th placegetter POUPEE against MISHANI FRAUDSTER being declared the 3rd placegetter on the grounds of interference
approaching the first turn and again in the home straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and considering the video footage stewards were satisfied that whilst POUPEE had been obliged to steadied near the 900m and had been disappointed for a run at a point near the 100m, which resulted in rider L. Tarrant having to alter course at that point of the race, they were not satisfied either of these were sufficient to warrant a reversal of the short neck margin at the finish of the event and therefore dismissed the objection.
FUNKY BEAT – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly and making contact with the hind quarters of QUEEN KAY. Raced wide without cover.
POUPEE – Obliged to steadied when placed in restricted room near the 900m. As a result of this incident, jockey M. Du Plessis, rider of MISHANI FRAUDSTER was issued with a reprimanded for shifting ground when not clear.
THE BROTHERHOOD - Obliged to steadied when placed in restricted room near the 900m. As a result of this incident, jockey M. Du Plessis, rider of MISHANI FRAUDSTER was issued with a reprimanded for shifting ground when not clear.
PATTY’S FORTUNE – Overraced and had to be checked from heels near the 600m.
QUEEN KAY – Lost its off fore plate in running.
Race 4: Coastline BMW 24 Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1000m
YEAHNAH – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly. Stewards sought an explanation from jockey M. McGillivray regarding the disappointing performance. He explained the horse was slow to begin and travelled comfortably until placed under pressure in the home straight and did not respond to his riding and was inclined to lay in when pressured.
INVINCORE – Bumped on jumping.
HOLLABACK GIRL – Bumped on jumping. Had difficulty securing clear running from the 400m until being disappointed for a run and having to be steadied near the 250m. Raced wide.
ROYAL PHOENIX – Jumped away awkwardly. Overraced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.
MICK THE HAT – Lost ground when crowded on jumping.
PAPER TRADE – Slow to begin.
MACHU PICCHU – Apprentice A. Patis, rider of MACHU PICCHU, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that she permitted her mount to shift out approaching the 200m in an attempt to secure clear running outside the heels of ONE STRYKE, which resulted in STAR JUSTICE being tightened for room between MACHU PICCHU and LOVE SQUIRRELS, which resulted in jockey B. Stewart having to take hold and check his mount at that stage. Apprentice A. Patis was suspended from riding in races for a period of 8 days, to commence at midnight, 30 January and to expire at midnight, 7 February.
NEW ALLIANCE – Raced wide without cover.
ONE STRYKE – Raced wide without cover.
STAR JUSTICE – Obliged to check near the 200m. Raced wide.
LOVE SQUIRRELS – Raced wide.
THE GREAT BOOMBINO – Stewards questioned trainer Mr C. Cousins regarding the seemingly improved performance. He stated that after the horse’s most recent start in which he felt it raced flat, he had sent the horse for a spell. He indicated THE GREAT BOOMBINO has previously raced well fresh and this, also coupled with today’s softer racing surface and claim from apprentice S. Thornton, he had expected a forward showing. He also added that in hindsight he was of the view the horse races best when its runs are spaced out and that he would endeavour to space the horse’s runs more so in future.
Race 5: Coastline BMW X1 Open H’cap – 1000m
WHYPEEO – Slow to begin. Bumped near the 200m.
MOGADOR – Slow into stride after jumping away awkwardly.
SHARPE HUSSLER – Slow into stride.
GUARD OF HONOUR – Bumped near the 200m.
TYCOON ACE – Lost its near hind plate in running.
Race 6: Coastline BMW X3 M QTIS No Metro Wins H’cap (2) – 1200m
HOLD ON – Trainer P. Nolan (jnr) was fined $100 for presenting the horse late on course. Raced keenly in the early stages. Lost its near fore plate in running.
FOXPACK –. Declared a late scratching at 2.37 pm on veterinary advice
ROTHMAN – Underwent a veterinary examination at the request of its rider cleared to start. Slow to begin. Improved onto heels near the 550m and had to be steadied.
GRACIE BELLE – Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 300m when HAPPY HOOVES shifted out. Raced wide throughout.
HAPPY HOOVES – Shortly after entering the home straight was steadied when awkwardly placed at the heels of WINTER PASSAGE.
Race 7: Coastline BMW 70 H’cap – 1000m
Prior to the declaration of correct weight stewards after veiwing the photofinish for 4th expressed concerns that an error had been made. Stewards took evidence from Mr Cavanough, representative of Tony Gollan, trainer of BOOM BOY, which had been declared 4th placegetter. Also evidence was taken from trainer S. Kendrick, trainer of the 5th placegetter CORAL BAY, in the presence of the Judge, Mr Chilton. After considering the evidence and reviewing the photofinish Mr Chilton was satisfied to alter his decision and declared a deadheat for 4th between CORAL BAY and BOOM BOY.
CORAL BAY – Slow to begin.
BOOM BOY – Raced keenly in the early stages. Eased when crowded near the 900m whilst racing to the inside of ALL EEZ and GREY MISSILE. Pulled hard in the middle stages.
ALL EEZ – Jockey B. Stewart, rider of GREY MISSILE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in closer to the rail approaching the 900m when insufficiently clear of the ALL EEZ, which resulted in apprentice S. Thornton having to take hold of ALL EEZ and relinquish her position and lose ground at that point. Jockey B. Stewart was suspended from riding in races for period of 9 days, days, to commence at midnight, 27 January, and to expire at midnight, 5 February. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
DOCTOR ZOUS – Held up in the early part of the home straight and had to be taken inwards near the 250m to obtain clear running.
GREY MISSILE – Laid outwards under pressure over the final 200m. Jockey B. Stewart advised stewards he had been instructed to take up a position with cover in the second half of the field if possible. However after beginning well he was of the view he was unable to secure cover and allowed his mount to stride forward to the lead in the back straight.
Race 8: Coastline BMW X4M QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1000m
Correct weight was delayed as a result of BABY BOOMER being dislodged on return to scale, and further delayed as jockey M. McGillivray, rider of the 2nd placegetter BABY BOOMER, wished to view the footage to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner. Subsequently he did not proceed with an objection.
BETTER THAN GOLD – Jockey L. Tarrant reported his mount felt awkward in its action. Raced wide throughout without cover. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have a poor post race recovery.
BABY BOOMER – Inconvenienced and forced wider passing the 400m.
MAGIC TRICK – Inconvenienced and forced wider passing the 400m.
CHAMPAGNE JET – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced passing the 400m.
Race 9: Coastline BMW MS Sunshine Coast Cup Quality H’cap – 1400m
1400M
SNITCH – Slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly.
BALBOA ROCKS - Slow to begin.
CRACK ME UP – Jumped awkwardly and in doing so bumped PERSUADER. Placed in restricted room from near the 1000m until a point near the 700m and as a result was unable to maintain its position at which point its rider was obliged to take hold, causing this runner to lose ground.
PERSUADER – Bumped on jumping.
LOTA CREEK GOLD – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide.
PRIORITISE – Raced wide without cover.
SCALLOPINI – Jockey B. Thornton, rider of SCALLOPINI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that at a point near the 1000m he commenced to shift in, placing pressure on the runner to the inside, CRACK ME UP, and continued to place pressure on that horse until CRACK ME UP was unable to maintain that position at a point near the 700m, resulting in Jockey M. McGillivray having to take hold and lose ground at that point. Raced wide.
SILVERA – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
CHAPTER AND VERSE – When questioned regarding the performance, jockey M. Du Plessis stated the horse raced flat today and did not quicken as expected in the home straight. Trainer Miss D. Forster advised that the horse would now have a short let up.
Race 10: Coastline BMW X6 QTIS 3yo H’cap – 1600m
VIOLET – Slow to begin.
KIM ALICIA – Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 1250m.
STUTTERING – Overraced and shifted out near the 1250m inconveniencing KIM ALICIA.
VANNA GIRL – Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
ZIEMBA – Jockey R. Fradd reported that his mount raced very disappointingly and could offer no explanation for the performance. Stable representative M. Sharpe advised stewards she was at a loss to explain the performance and gave an undertaking to report back to stewards anything that comes to light which may have had a bearing on the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspension
Race 4. Alex Patis – A/jockey – C/riding - 8 days – M/n 30.1.20 to midnight 7 February AR131(a)*
Race 7. Brad Stewart – Jockey – C/riding - 9 days – M/n 27.1.19 to m/n 5.2.19 - AR131(a)
Race 9. Boris Thornton – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – M/n 30.1.19 to m/n 8.2.19 - AR131(a)
Fines
Race 6. Paul Nolan jnr - $100 - Present Hold On late on course – LR30(1)*
Jockey absenteeism
Zoe White – Illness – Clearance required*
Ryan Maloney –Illness – Clearance required*
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Bars
Race 2. Tunero – Heart arrhythmia – Vet. Clearance, ECG, trial – AR8(t)
Protest
Race 3. 4th (Poupea) v 3rd (Mishani Fraudster) – Interference first turn and home straight – Dismissed
Horses swabbed pre-race
All Style
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
Warnings/ Bars
Race 2. Doukham – Lame near fore tendon – ECG, vet clearance/barrier trial – AR8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Master Of The Turf – C. Bayliss
Race 2. Vienna Moon – D. Smith
Race 4. Invincore – A. Mallyon
Race 7. Grey Missile – B. Stewart
Late scratchings
Race 6. Foxpack – 2.37 pm
Protest
Race 3. 4th (Poupee) v. 3rd (Mishani Fraudster) – interference in the home straight - …..
Published subject to correction upon revision