QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Rain   TRACK RATING – Soft 5/Soft 6/Soft 7          RAIL – True
 
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Adams
Stewards – D Aurisch, J Williamson, G Goold, J Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – R Hitchener
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – G Cavanough
Swab Attendants – A Challen, J Pedofsky
Starter – R Hanson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
 
Due to illness C Collis was indisposed and replaced as per the stewards summary.
 
Race 1: BRAD READ DESIGN GROUP Maiden Handicap 1800 metres
 
Petrillo (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
Saint Bartholomew – Held up momentarily when rounding the home turn.
American Jazz – B Loy reported that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle the rain effected track surface. Stable representative T Pollard advised stewards that the stable will have veterinary tests performed in the coming days. Post-race vet examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Bonjour Mate – Raced wide throughout.
 
Triple Citizen – Raced wide throughout.
 
A Devil's Chance – Permission was given for M Powell to ride 1kg overweight.
 
Barta Lines – Riders whip became entangled with the horses mane in the home straight.
 
Marmion – Raced wide throughout. Laid in during the middle stages.
 
Willnotquit (NZ) – Held up when rounding the home turn.
Following the running of this event the track was downgraded to Soft 7.
S Thornton, the rider of DESTINATION SYDNEY, was dislodged on pulling up and was subsequently examined by the club doctor and cleared of any injuries.
 
Race 2: BENNETT & BENNETT SURVEYORS Class 2 Plate 1800 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed when the bit lifter was removed from the gear of CRAIGLEA KARLY after arriving at the barriers when rider W Peel advised the starter this gear was pulling the bridle down over the ears of the mare.
 
Master Marko (NZ) – Tightened for room when MADAME MO shifted in near the 1200m and had to be steadied. S Thornton, the rider of MADAME MO, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
 
Patmos Island – Over-raced during the early stages.
 
Nina Artie – Laid out under pressure in the straight.
 
Madame Mo – Raced wide during the early stages.
 
Toni Too (NZ) – Steadied when awkwardly placed at heels near the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: WALSH CONSULTING ENGINEERS QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
Due to the delay in the previous event the start of this race was delayed.
 
Capital Meg – Raced wide throughout.
 
Elle Of A Belle – Raced in restricted room and was steadied near the 700m.
 
Gerrymander – Raced wide throughout
 
Li'l Misshonkytonk – Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Silver Pearl – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: COASTLINE BMW QTIS Three-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
Bauhinia Rock – Over-raced when restrained to obtain cover after leaving the 800m.
 
Full Field - Began awkwardly and made contact with the barrier partition. B Loy reported that he was disappointed with the geldings performance and was of the view that the horse may not have handled the rain effected surface. Post-race vet examination revealed a poor recovery.
 
Pocket Full – Began awkwardly. Shifted out when attempting to secure clear running near the 400m and became awkward at heels.
 
Push Turbo – Began awkwardly causing its rider to become unbalanced.
 
Race 5: CARGO TRANSPORT SYSTEMS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap1000 metres
 
Sam's A Natural – Slow to begin.
 
Belistic Man – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: RAY WHITE GYMPIE RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 Handicap1400 metres
 
Born A Warrior – Tightened for room shortly after the start and had to be steadied. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
Archdeacon – Raced wide throughout. R Maloney reported that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise during the event. Post-race vet examination revealed a minor abrasion to the near fore leg.
 
Set Me Up – Tightened for room shortly after the start and had to be steadied.
 
Race 7: DOUBLE R GROUP BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200 metres
 
Liability – Hampered on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
Knockknee – Began awkwardly.
 
Rising Star – Raced wide throughout.
 
Hard Reyva – Eased from heels near the 700m.
 
Sacca – Tightened for room on jumping.
 
Lady Rain – Lost the off fore plate in running. Post-race vet examination revealed…..
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
 
 
Fines
 

Suspensions
 
 
Race day injuries/illness
 
C Collis – Ill – Medical required.
Absent jockeys
 
 
Adjourned inquiries         
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Silver Pearl, Born A Warrior, Knockknee
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
 
Bleeders
 
Falls
 
Adjourned inquiries
 
 
Protests
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1:         Barta Lines – S Collett replaced C Collis
Race 5:         Wine Not Roses – M Kennedy replaced C Collis
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 1:         Devine Fall – Vets advice
Race 2:         Absolute Charmer – Due to track downgrade
Race 2:         Waikato – Due to track downgrade
Race 2:         Adelissa – Due to track downgrade
Race 4:         It’s Hells Bells – Due to track downgrade
Race 6:         The Stiffmeister – Due to track downgrade
Race 6:         Big Short – Due to track downgrade
Race 6:         Winston Blue – Due to track downgrade
Race 7:         Jeehaan – Due to track downgrade
 
 
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.