QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 13th JUNE 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Soft 5           RAIL – 7 metres (1200m – 400m plus 1400m & 1000m chutes), 5 metres remainder
PENETROMETER – 6.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – L Hicks, T North, P Kennedy, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S McGinness
Swab Attendants – J Compton, J Pedofsky
Starter – R Hanson
 
Race 1: CANADIAN CLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1200 metres
 
BETTER OFF – Rider N Fazackerley reported the gelding raced keenly in the early stages, did not travel from the 800 metres and laid in under pressure in the home straight and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S Kirkwood advised he would be taking blood tests during the week and would consider spelling BETTER OFF in light of today’s disappointing performance.
 
FINSCEAL – Slow to begin.
 
TAKEN BY THEFT – Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event. When questioned regarding tactics adopted which resulted in his mount racing three wide from barrier 3, rider M Du Plessis indicated that prior to the event he anticipated being able to cross BETTER OFF and settle midfield, however after beginning awkwardly he recognized in the early stages he could not cross runners to the inside and attempted to restrain in order to settle behind BETTER OFF. He added it was at a point near the 1000 metres when TAKEN BY THEFT refused to settle when restrained and commenced to race erratically, and then when leaving the 900 metres he allowed the filly to stride and it increase its tempo significantly, at the same point the leaders also quickened the tempo and, as a result, he was unable to obtain a position closer to the fence. M Du Plessis further added that despite this he was pleased with the overall performance and that TAKEN BY THEFT found the line strongly.  Stewards noted the explanation.
 
 
 
Race 2: BUNDABERG RUM QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
MILIARENSE was declared a late scratching at 1:34pm when after being loaded into the barriers became fractious, reared and was removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Following further consultation between Stewards, starter Mr R Hanson and particularly rider L Cassidy, who indicated that MILIARENSE had become cast with its near foreleg on the top of the barrier partition for a short time, Stewards ordered the horse to be a late scratching at 1:34pm. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on MILIARENSE refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st KEEN AS A BEAN – 34c win, 21c place
2nd JUST SO FANCY – 28c place
3rd HOME OF GOOLAGONG – 25c place
 
Trainer B Wakefield was advised the filly would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start. As a result, the start of this event was delayed approximately 4 minutes.
 
LA OMBRE – After being loaded into the barriers the front gates prematurely opened, and as a result LA ONBRE jumped and travelled a short distance, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Restrained from heels near the 800 metres and again near the 700 metres.
 
OCEANIA PRINCESS – Raced four wide without cover throughout.
 
SPRING MEADOW – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
AMBER BLONDE – Slow to begin.
 
KEEN AS A BEAN – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
JOYOUS TEA – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 3: BARINGA TAVERN QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed when B Thompson, rider of second placegetter ADONISEA, viewed the home straight patrol footage to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner, after doing so he elected to take the matter no further.
 
ELEGANT DROVER – Slow to begin.
 
IRON SAINT – Slow to begin. Near the 400 metres became awkward when obliged to shift out to avoid the heels of KISEKI MAN which shifted out.
 
KISEKI MAN – Obliged to steady from heels near the 700 metres. M Butler, rider of KISEKI MAN, was suspended from riding in races for a period of 21 days under AR132(5) for use of the whip on 26 occasions in totality which included 15 occasions prior to the 100 metres, a number of which were consecutive, to commence midnight 13th June up to and including midnight 4th July 2021. In addition, M Butler was fined the sum of $600.
 
GREEN GOLD – Declared a late scratching on Veterinary advice at 11:50am after suffering lacerations to the off-hind leg when being transported to the track. Trainer G Baker was advised GREEN GOLD would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
ZAYDE – Obliged to steady from heels near the 900 metres.
 
CHILLIWACK – Lost near fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 4: XXXX GOLD Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres
 
LUCIFER'S LOOT – Laid in severely under pressure in the home straight placing its rider at a distinct disadvantage.
 
SACRED ZIM – Checked at the start and lost ground. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
PHANTOM SPIRIT – Crowded at the start and lost ground. Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
FINAL OVATION – Slow to begin. Checked when improved onto heels near the 800 metres. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
STRYKING PRINCESS – Trainer G Schwenke was fined $100 under LR67 for the late declaration of rider on that mare.
 
SENTIMENTAL MISS – Placed in restricted room near the 700 metres and had to be steadied.
 
AMOROSITY - Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
 
Race 5: PARKLANDS TAVERN Class 4 Plate 1000 metres
 
MORT DOYLE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
 
SUPERARE – Began awkwardly. Held up between the 500 metres until a point approaching the 300 metres.
 
FEDERAL AGENT – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
 
SHINSHINTO – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 6: YALUMBA BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1600 metres
 
WINDUPGIRL – Slow to begin.
 
 
Race 7: BRIGHTWATER HOTEL RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 Handicap 1200 metres
 
On arrival at the barriers and at the request of rider R Stewart, RAMBLIN’ MAN underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4:32pm on veterinary advice after was found to be lame in the off-hind leg.
 
On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on RAMBLIN’ MAN refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st KING’S RULE – 4c win, 4c place
2nd ROCK ON DESTINY – 7c place
3rd JUBAI PRIDE – 3c place
 
As a result, the start of this event was delayed approximately 3 minutes.
 
GLOCK – Change of tactics – midfield with cover if circumstances permit from wide barrier. After being caught wide in the early stages, restrained to a rearward position with cover. Raced three wide with cover for the majority of the event.
 
GRAND CHALLENGE – Slow to begin.
 
DULCIE TIE – Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 8: MOFFS MOFFAT BEACH Class 3 Plate 1400 metres
 
GOLLY HUTT – On arrival at the barriers the saddle on the gelding was readjusted. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
LOVE EXPRESS – Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event.
 
POETIC CHOICE – Slow to begin. M Castle, rider of POETIC CHOICE, was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100 metres, 2 more than permitted.
 
EXPRESS FANTASY (NZ) – Laid in badly under pressure over the final 200 metres placing it’s rider at a disadvantage.
 
LADY RINGO – Slow to begin.
 
LITTLE ARNIE – Raced three wide with cover from the 800 metres.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 5: Trainer Garry Schwenke – late rider declaration STRYKING PRINCESS – LR67 - $100
Race 3: Jky Morgan Butler - use of the whip 26 occasions in totality, including 15 times prior to the 100 metres - $600 – AR132(5)

Suspensions
Race 3: Jky Morgan Butler – use of the whip 26 occasions in totality, including 15 times prior to the 100 metres (2nd offence) – 21 days – m/n 13/6 up to and including m/n 4/7/ 2021.
 
Reprimands
Race 8: App Malea Castle – use of the whip on 7 occasions prior to 100 metres – AR132(7)(a)(ii) (2nd offence).

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 5: IVINCORE, TRENGGANU
Race 6: FAST TRAIN
Race 7: ARQUERA
Race 8: RUDDOCK, GENUINE AL
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus HINGED, JUST SO FANCY, GOT MY THRILLS
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2: MILIARENSE – fractious barriers – barrier certificate prior to next race start.
Race 3: GREEN GOLD – Veterinary certificate – lame off hind.
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4: STRYKING PRINCESS – Luke Tarrant.
 
Late scratchings
Race 2: MILIARENSE – 1:34pm – scratched at barriers.
Race 3: GREEN GOLD – 11:50am – veterinary advice - injured when being transported to track.
Race 7: RAMBLIN’ MAN – 4:32pm – scratched at barriers on Vet’s advice.
 
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision.