QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – overcast       TRACK RATING –  Soft 5 RAIL – +5m entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – J Adams, S Fletcher, S Heidke, S Coulthard
Clerk of Scales – J Mitchell
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr G Cavanagh
Swab Attendants – J Crompton
Starter – R Hanson
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards inquired into the actions of Apprentice Peel while dismounted from ZI WIN in the entrance of the 1000m chute. After viewing stewards patrol films and hearing submissions from Apprentice Peel in relation to the difficult mannerisms of ZI WIN pre-race, Apprentice Peel pleaded guilty to a charge under AR228(b) (improper conduct) in that prior to the running of Race 3, while dismounted, she struck her mount in the vicinity of the head on at least two occasions with her whip. Apprentice Peels license to ride in races was suspended for four (4) weeks to commence midnight 10 November 2022 and to conclude midnight 8 December 2022. In determining penalty stewards were mindful of the need for a penalty to serve not only as a specific deterrent to Apprentice Peel but as a general deterrent to the industry for matters relating to animal welfare. Stewards also took into account Apprentice Peels record, relevant penalty precedents relating to matters of this nature, the specific circumstances of this incident, Apprentice Peel’s guilty plea and her remorsefulness for her actions.
 
 
Race 1: PROTECTOR ALUMINIUM BM55 Handicap 1300 metres
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey M Butler, rider of UNLIKELYOCCURRENCE, to view the view the stewards patrol films to ascertain if he had ground for an objection. After doing so Jockey Butler declined to do so and correct weight was declared on the judges numbers.
 
Realaide – Slow to begin.
 
Storm Harbour – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight till approaching the 300m.
 
Unlikelyoccurrence – Hampered on jumping away and lost ground.
 
Winston Blue – Jumped away awkwardly, contacting UNLIKELYOCCURANCE and was slow as a result.
 
Bonnie And Clyde (NZ) – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Herecum da Drums – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Who Said So (NZ) – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Daulat Machtigamor – Raced wide throughout the event. Tightened for room passing the 1200m and had to be steadied from heels. Jockey W Peel, rider of DACXI KABOOM, was reminded of her obligations to stop and straighten her mounts when shifting ground in future.
 
Federal Agent – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding settling further back
 
Race 2: VALE MICK MAIR Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
Flying Zamboni – Jumped away awkwardly contacting the outside barrier partition. A post race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off hind pastern.
 
Last Royal – Hampered on jumping away and was slow as a result.
 
My Dog Diesel – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly hampering JOHNNY DEEP. Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 600m and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of MONT ROYAL that shifted in. Apprentice C Collis, rider of MONT ROYAL, was reminded of his obligations to be clear when shifting ground in future. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight till approaching the 300m.
 
Big Rocas (NZ) – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly hampering LAST ROYAL.
 
Johnny Deep – Hampered on jumping away.
 
Pronto Vincento – Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered shortly after jumping. Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Birdie Belle – Hampered on jumping away.
 
Killer Reflection – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly hampering NORTHULDRA. Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Northuldra – Hampered on jumping away.
 
Licenced And Ready – Passing the 700m was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of MONT ROYAL which shifted in. Apprentice C Collis, rider of MONT ROYAL, was reminded of his obligations to be clear when shifting ground in future. Approaching the 600m again had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MY DOG DIESEL which took evasive action to avoid heels and FLYING ZAMBONI which shifted in.
 
 
Race 3: CONTRACT HYDRAULICS Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 10 minutes owing to the late scratching of ALKENTER.
 
Dogga's Dance – Raced in restricted room passing the
 
Vain Fox – stood flat footed at the start and was slow to begin.
 
Zi Win – Jumped away awkwardly and failed to muster early gate speed. Lost off find plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
Alkenter –  Was declared a late scratching at 1.21pm on Veterinary advice after dislodging its rider enroute to the barriers and galloped a significant distance. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and the placegetters prior to 1.21pm as following:
Win bets Vain Fox – 7 Cents
Place Bets Vain Fox - 10 Cents
Place Bets (For 2nd) Zoumeteor - 7 cents
Place Bets (For 3rd) Dark Harmony – 6 cents
 
A post race veterinary examination revealed a severe laceration to the near foreleg and was treated on course. Trainer D Hanson was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to accepting for a future race start.
 
Dark Harmony – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
New Arrival – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Zoumeteor – Rider reported that his mount laid in throughout.
 
Delightful Denni – A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had bled both nostrils of the first occasion.
 
Following the running of this event, Apprentice M Castle was stood down from her remaining events. Stewards permitted changes as per the raceday summary.
 
 
Race 4: CALOUNDRA CITY AUTOS Class 2 Plate 1000m
 
Bold Halo – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Spirit Of Giving – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Kaboom – Slow to begin.
 
Sebring Girl – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
 
 
Race 5: COSY PET BEDS BM55 Handicap 2200 metres
 
Soobpurb Dancer – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out abruptly hampering SIMON SAYS.
 
Quotant – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Simon Says – Hampered on jumping away. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
Petrillo (NZ) – Hampered on jumping away. Jockey stated that the colt would benefit from the application of a tongue tie prior to next start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
Alludere – Buffeted shortly after jumping. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn
 
 
Race 6: FRASER-KIRK PLASTIC SURGERY BM68 Handicap 1200 metres
 
Sergeant Hulka – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
 
Win Burn – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rider reported that her mount was able to obtain a leading position in the event but when placed under pressure, her mount failed to travel in the middle stages and ran to the line in a disappointing manner. Trainer S Kendrick indicated that he was disappointed with the performance of WIN BURN and would discuss with connections the potential of the gelding being sent for a short spell.
 
Race 7: PALM LAKE RESORT BM55 Handicap 1600 metres
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 10 minutes following LEXINGTON LAD becoming cast in the barriers.
 
Limpet – Rider reported that his mount hung out throughout the event.
 
Travoli – Trainer advised that it is the intention to apply a tongue tie prior to next start.
Forbidden One (NZ)
 
Lexington Lad –  Was declared a late scratching at 4.44pm on Veterinary advice after becoming cast in the barriers. Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and the placegetters prior to 4.44pm pm as following:
Win bets Above The Lot – 8 Cents
Place Bets Above The Lot - 7 Cents
Place Bets (For 2nd) Night Vision (NZ) - 10 cents
Place Bets (For 3rd) Bout – 9 cents
 
Co Trainer A Simpson was advised that Lexington Lad would require a veterinary clearance prior to gaining two further barrier certificates.
 
Mamma Media – Permission was granted for the mare to race without the off hind plate after the farrier was unable to reapply the plate behind the barrier.
 
Above The Lot – When questioned regarding the improved performance of the mare, Trainer P Duff advised that ABOVE THE LOT was trapped wide last start at Kilcoy and wasn’t suited to the tight track. Given the mare was starting on the wider Sunshine Coast track, was confident of a improved performance.
 
Craiglea Karly – Late scratching at 3.00pm due to no available rider who could ride at the weight.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Nil.
 
Fines
Nil.

Suspensions
General – W Peel (Zi Win) – Improper Conduct – AR228(b) – 4 weeks – Midnight 10/11/22 to midnight 8/12/22.
 
Race day injuries/illness
M Castle – medical required.
 
Absent jockeys
Nil.
 
Adjourned inquiries         
Nil.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Blue Swimmer, Soobpurb Dancer, Fast Thinker.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2.         Spooky Spectre – pre race manners – warning.
Race 3.         Alkenter – vet cert required prior to next start – AR20(e)
Race 3.         Zi Win – pre race manners – to trial – AR20(e)
Race 7.         Lexington Lad – vet clearance required and to gain two further barrier certs – AR20(e)
 
Bleeders
Race 3.         Delightful Denni – bilateral bleed - 1st occasion.
 
Falls
Nil.
 
Adjourned inquiries
Nil.
 
Protests
Nil
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.
REALAIDE - Cody Collis
 
WHO SAID SO (NZ) - Nathan Thomas
 
FEDERAL AGENT - Ms Tiffani Brooker
 
BIRKIN BLACK - Karl Zechner
 
DACXI KABOOM - Ms Madeleine Wishart
Race 2.
FLYING ZAMBONI - Dale Smith
 
BIG ROCAS (NZ) - Craig Robertson
 
BIRDIE BELLE - Karl Zechner
 
KILLER REFLECTION - Ms Melea Castle
 
SPOOKY SPECTRE - Ms Wendy Peel
Race 3.
DOGGA’S DANCE - Ryan Wiggins
 
VAIN FOX - Justin Huxtable
 
RAZAMAGAZZ - Ms Melea Castle
 
LAGUNA DE CHICABEL - Luke Tarrant
Race 4.
SPIRIT OF GIVING - Dale Smith
Race 5.
QUOTANT - Ms Wendy Peel
Race 6.
WIN BURN - Ms Tiffani Brooker
 
HARD REYVA - Cody Collis
Race 7.
LEXINGTON LAD - Micheal Hellyer
 
DANEROCK - Ms Tiffani Brooker
 
MAMMA MEDIA - Nathan Thomas
 
WAIKATO - Cody Collis
 
CASHOFFA - Mr Morgan Butler
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 3. Alkenter – 1.21pm – vets advice
Race 7. Craiglea Karly – 3.00pm – no available rider.
Race 7. Lexington Lad – 4.44pm on vets advice
 
 
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.