QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB - SUNDAY 8 MAY 2022
 
WEATHER – Overcast      TRACK RATING –  Heavy 9           RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson.
Stewards – J Adams, P Zimmermann, J Mitchell.
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson.
Judge – P Chilton.
Veterinarian – Dr D Lau.
Swab Attendants – A Challen, L Chaplin.
Starter – R Hanson.
 
 
 
 
Race 1: OFFICE NATIONAL CALOUNDRA Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
Forbidden One (NZ) – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Cast the off-hind plate.
 
Frida's Time – Bumped on jumping. Near the 1200m improved onto heels, shifted out then raced wide for the remainder.
 
Home Of Goolagong – Began awkwardly. Trainer Tony Haydon was fined $200 pursuant to LR67 for a late rider declaration.
 
I Am Winkles – Began awkwardly and shortly thereafter was inconvenienced and steadied from heels. Raced wide.
 
Jewel Flight (NZ) – Slow to begin. Performed below market expectation and underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to have the thumps and a slow post-race recovery. Jockey Orman reported that after travelling well the mare failed to respond from the 450m, proved disappointing and in his opinion did not handle the track conditions. Trainer D Vandyke advised stewards that he would not start the mare on heavy tracks in the future and that it would undergo further veterinary examinations and report the findings back to stewards prior to racing again.
 
Lilivale Liberty – Slow to begin. Rider reported that the mare did not travel comfortably throughout. Performed poorly and underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer P Jenkins advised that it would be his intention to step the mare up in distance.
 
Uzerli – Over raced early then forced wider near the 1200m and raced wide for the remainder.
 
Bridezilla (NZ) – Trainer Kelly Schweida was reprimanded pursuant to LR67 for a late rider declaration.
 
Hot Or Not – Began awkwardly and shortly thereafter shifted out.
 
Kiss Hello – Began awkwardly. Jockey reported that in his opinion the filly did not appreciate todays racing surface.
 
 
Race 2: CMBM FACILITY SERVICES Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Plate 1400 metres
 
 
Magic Boom – Slow to begin.
 
Raging Water (NZ) – Change of tactics, to be ridden further forward. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly.
 
Call Me Hilton – Buffeted between runners on jumping. Near the 750m bumped and forced wider. Raced wide.
 
Master Marko (NZ) – Near the 750m bumped and forced wider. Race wide. Rider reported that the gelding travelled well, found the line strongly and would appreciate a step up in distance.

Mr Dudwey – When being directed outwards near the 400m raced with its head in the air and became awkward in its action. Post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Up to Me – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Steadied from heels near the 750m and shifted wider.
 
No Rig Too Big – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
Rich Doctor – Steadied from heels near the 800m.
 
Soobpurb Dancer – Change of tactics, to be ridden further forward. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly. Near the 300m was inconvenienced and obliged to alter course to secure clear running.
 
Sprigger – Race wide.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 3: TMG CONSTRUCTION Class 3 Handicap 1300 metres
 
Collay's Spirit (NZ) – Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards questioned Apprentice A Jones, Trainer R Tyrell and Starter Mr R Hanson in relation to Collay’s Spirit carrying a towel from the start of this event until approximately the 1200m. Stewards, after considering the evidence and reviewing race footage were satisfied that Collay’s Spirit had not been impeded in any way and did not carry extra weight for an extended distance. Apprentice A Jones was reprimanded pursuant to AR227(a) in that she was negligent in failing to remove a towel provided to her to wipe the neck of her runner prior to the start.
 
Titanium – Very slow to begin and lost ground.
 
Atlantic Eagle (NZ) – When asked to comment regarding Atlantic Eagle’s performance Jockey K Wilson-Taylor reported that he needed to pressure the mare in order to hold a position during the early stages and did not travel well and then proved disappointing with its finishing effort. Jockey Wilson-Taylor further added as it was having its first run on a heavy track, he attributed this to its disappointing performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Race 4: SUNSHINE COAST FLOORING XTRA QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200 metres
 
The start was delayed due to the delay in correct weight from the previous event and the pre-race veterinary examination of Tango Bay.
 
Canny Impact – Near the 700m raced in restricted room to the inside of Peter The Piper which was over racing and was steadied and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn and again had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 300m.
 
Nick's Lad – Raced wide for the majority. Tightened near the 800m, steadied from heels and shifted in. Jockey A Fancourt rider of Tango Bay was found guilty pursuant to AR131(a) in that she was careless when crossing and not sufficiently clear of NICK’S Lad causing it to steady from heels, shift in and tighten the running of both FLYING ZAMBONI and PETER THE PIPER. The license of Miss Fancourt to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence midnight a 14/5/22 and expire midnight 22/5/22.
 
Outback Playboy – Weaken badly in the straight and underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Jockey J Orman when asked to comment stated that after travelling well the gelding failed to respond to his riding in the straight and proved disappointing. Jockey also added that today’s track conditions may have effected its performance. Trainers representative M Sharpe advised that the gelding would undergo further veterinary examinations which would include an endoscopic examination and report the findings back to stewards.
 
Peter The Piper – Checked near the 800m and lost ground when tightened between runners then over raced for some distance.
 
Sir Bangalow - Bumped on jumping.
 
That's A Miracle - Raced wide.
 
Uno What I'm Sayin – Tightened on jumping. Inconvenienced and forced wider near the 700m.
 
Virgo Vision – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start and steadied. Raced wide.
 
Flying Zamboni – Shifted in and away near the 800m when receiving pressure to its outside.
 
Tango Bay - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after the filly made contact with the outside fence behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to start.
 
 
 
Race 5: ROSS MACLEAN FELLOWSHIP QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1800 metres
 
Kiss My Millo – Forced wider near the 1300m before restraining for cover near the 1200m.
 
Prince Alby (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over raced and awkwardly placed at heels near the 1600m. Held up between the 600m and 400m and again had difficulty obtaining clear running after passing the 300m.
 
Nom de Plume (NZ) – Bumped and forced wider near the 1300m then raced wide for the remainder.
 
Birague – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
King Hammurabi – Held up approaching the home turn.
 
Craiglea Bandit  - Over raced early and proved very difficult to settle causing its rider to shift out near the 1300m and allowing it to stride forward. Craiglea Bandit then began to tire leaving the 600m and was beaten a significant margin. Trainer K Johnston was advised that Craiglea Bandit will not be permitted to compete at TAB venues until such time its racing manners and performance improve to the requisite standard.
 
 
Race 6: RUMBA BEACH RESORT BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1600 metres
 
 
Contrition (NZ) – Tightened for racing room and obliged to check over the concluding stages. Jockey C Robertson rider of Irish Ace was found guilty pursuant to AR131(a) in that he was careless in failing to stop riding and prevent his mount from shifting in over the concluding stages, which caused CONTRITION to be tightened and lose ground. Jockey Robertsons license to ride in races was suspended for 9 days to commence M/N/8/5/22 and expire M/N17/5/22.
 
Leored – Slow to begin.
 
Irish Ace (NZ) – Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
Storm Harbour –Raced keenly early before its rider elected to allow his mount to stride forward and position outside the leader near the 1000m. Near the 80m when tiring raced in restricted room between runners and was steadied. Jockey S Collett was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) in that she was careless in failing to prevent Carlos from shifting out under pressure near the 80m.
 
Carlos (NZ) – Laid out over the final 80m.
 
Earn Out – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
 
Race 7: SUPAVIEW SECURITY & SUNSCREEN RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards reviewed the start to ascertain if LEAVE ME ALONG had gained an unfair advantage and after taking evidence from apprentice Z Lloyd, stable representative M Sharpe and starter R Hanson, stewards established that prior to the start being affected LEAVE ME ALONG had made heavy contact with the barriers and had opened its barrier slightly early. However, stewards were not satisfied that this constituted an unfair advantage under the rules as LEAVE ME ALONG did not gain any margin at the start as a result and therefore ruled LEAVE ME ALONG to be a runner and declared correct weight.
 
Leave Me Along – Fractious in the barriers. Raced wide. Shifted in abruptly leaving the 400m and bumped heavily with GALA RAIN. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stable representative Mel Sharpe was advised that a warning would be place on the geldings’ racing manners.
 
Rock On Destiny – Slow to begin.
 
Cool Intelligence – Slow to begin.
 
Gala Rain – Bumped heavily and momentarily unbalancing its rider leaving the 400m when LEAVE ME Along shifted in abruptly.
 
Regal Eyes – Raced wide. Trainer N Hocking was questioned regarding a perceived form improvement. Mr Hocking stated that recently he had been stepping the mare up in distance which in hindsight had been to its detriment, and following those performances he then elected to freshen the mare and drop back to today’s distance of 1000m and add blinkers for the first time. Mr Hocking further added that in his opinion Regal Eyes has performed best at the Sunshine Coast. Stewards noted his comments.
 
Race 8: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000 metres
 
Kosciusko – Tightened for racing shortly after the start. Laid in throughout.
 
Hamilton Hill – Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start. Bumped near the 100m.
 
The Kewess – Had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 100m then shifted in and bumped with Hamilton Hill.
 
Mensa Maestro – Slow to begin.
 
Mystic Gem – Declared a late scratching at 4.58 when it refused to load. Trainers representative M Eggleston was advised that two barrier certificates would be required prior to the filly resuming one of which must be an official trial.
 
Deductions as follows,

6c in the dollar for all win bets #1
8c in the dollar for all place bets #1
5c in the dollar for all place bets #13
7c in the dollar for all place bets #11     
 
 
Better Get Ready – Finished a distant last and underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities Stable representative M Sharpe advised that following today’s disappointing the gelding would now be sent for a spell.  Miss Sharpe was also advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to resuming.
 
Keeta – Slow to begin.Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
Corajillo – As Jockey Cheryl Rogers was overweight and unable to fulfil her engagement she was replaced by Michael Murphy. Jockey Rogers was reprimanded pursuant to AR190(3). Tightened on jumping and lost ground. Raced wide.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 1 -Trainer Kelly Schweida – LR67 – Late rider declaration
Race 6 – Jockey Samantha Collett – AR131(a) – Careless Riding.
Race 8 – Jockey Cheryl Rogers – AR190(3) – Overweight and unable to fulfil engagement.
 
 
 
Fines
 
Race 1- Trainer Tony Haydon – LR67 – Late rider declaration - $200.
 
 

Suspensions
Race 4 – Alannah Fancourt – AR131(a) – 8 days - Careless Riding M/N 14/5/22 thru M/N 22/5/22.
Race 7 – Craig Robertson – AR131(a) – 9 days - Careless Riding M/N 8/5/22 thru M/N 17/5/22.
 
 
Absent jockeys
Ryan Maloney – Acceptable.
Justin Huxtable – Acceptable.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
WILMOT PASS, UNO WHAT I’M SAYING, NOMDE PLUME, KOSCIUSKO.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Race 1 - Jewell Flight – Poor post-race recovery and thumps – Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
Race 7 – Leave Me Along – Racing manners – Warning.
Race 8 – Better Get Ready – Poor performance – Official trial.
Race 8 – Mystic Gem – Refused to load- two barrier certificates required, one of which must be in an official trial.
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 – JEWELL FLIGHT – James Orman.
Race 2 – MASTER MARKO – Ben Thompson.
Race 3 – WILMOT PASS – James Orman.
Race 4 – VIRGO VISION – Mark Du Plessis.
Race 8  - BLOOD THUNDER – Mark Du Plessis.
Race 8 – CORAJILLO – Michael Murphy.
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 8 – Mystic Gem – Refused to load – Two barrier certificates required, one of which must be an official trial.
 
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.