QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 16th DECEMBER 2022
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4         RAIL – +8 metres
PENETROMETER – 6.43
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G Goold
Stewards – D Aurisch, K Daly, J Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – S Coulthard
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr D Lau
Swab Attendants – L Chaplin, A Challen
Starter – R Hanson
 
Race 1: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST QTIS Two-Year-Old
Maiden Plate 1000 metres
 
BOOMING LAD – Slow to begin.
 
BRAIDWOOD QUEEN – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
COMBAT MISSION – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI ROYALE – Jumped in at the start.
 
PARTY FOR TWO – Slow to begin. Raced three wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 2: STANLEY RIVER THOROUGHBREDS QTIS Three-Year-Old
Maiden Handicap 1000 metres
 
BOOM KING – Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
MASTER GEE – Rider J Orman reported the horse may appreciate a step up in distance going forward into this preparation.
 
VIMINELE – Near the 300m bumped by BLUE SPINEL which shifted out to improve. Raced wide throughout.
 
NOTED – Jumped out at the start and bumped the near side barrier partition. Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
QUIRIN – Bumped at the start.
 
BLUE SPINEL – When being restrained to obtain cover near the 800m, over-raced and had to be steadied from the heels of QUIRIN. Bumped with VIMINELE near the 300m when shifting out to improve.
 
HEARSAY – Jumped in at the start and bumped QUIRIN. Held up rounding the home turn and early stages of the home straight.
 
STARS OF MEMPHIS – Slow to begin.
 
WAR AND FINANCE – Slow to begin.
 
LICENCED AND READY – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 3: JPI LININGS Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
EIGHT CYLINDERS – Began awkwardly and then bumped a short distance later and lost ground.
 
VISCOUNT SYDNEY – Slow to begin.
 
CRYPTO TYCOON – Jumped out at the start and bumped heavily with BIG ROCAS.
 
WRITTEN WITH BLOOD – Approaching the 200m improved onto the heels of the tiring TORQUE SENSATION and had to be steadied.
 
TORQUE SENSATION – Rider T Brooker reported her saddle slipped back at the start placing her at some disadvantage during the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Trainer S Kendrick reported he will follow up with Stewards in the coming days any condition which may come to light.
 
GISELLE'S GAMBLE – Checked at the start and lost ground when GALLERY MASTER jumped in abruptly. Over-raced for a short distance near the 900m. Held up for clear running near the 200m before shifting inwards a short distance later.
 
LORD LOUISON – When racing keenly approaching the 500m, improved onto the heels of GALLERY MASTER and had to be steadied. Approaching the home turn awkwardly placed at heels for a short distance. Near the 300m disappointed for a run to the outside of EIGHT CYLINDERS and had to be eased. A short distance later, when awkwardly placed at heels was again disappointed for a run to the inside of CONTI before shifting wider on the track approaching the 200m to obtain clear running.
 
GALLERY MASTER – Jumped in abruptly at the start and checked GISELLE’S GAMBLE. Over-raced in the early stages.
 
BIG ROCAS – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
 
Race 4: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST QTIS Three-Year-Old
Maiden Handicap 1400 metres
 
MINTO'S POWER – Held up rounding the home turn.
 
STAVRINIDES – Began awkwardly. Rider J Bayliss reported the horse felt thick winded in the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed STARVRINDES to be making a respiratory noise. Trainer D Batters was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance, including the results of a satisfactory endoscopic report prior to its next race start.
 
UNDER THE CAP – Raced in restricted room to the inside TANTULAM approaching the 1200m.
 
MISHANI BRAVE – Raced wide throughout. Eased out of the race near the 200m. Trainer L Ross advised it would now be his intention to spell MISHANI BRAVE. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
TANTALUM – Rider L Cassidy reported the horse raced very keenly in the early stages and as a consequence was obliged to check from the heels of GEPARD near the 1200m.
 
IT'S HELLS BELLS – Jumped out at the start and bumped heavily with BOARDIE. When over-racing in the early stages shifted inside the line of the running rail joining up to the course proper and had to steadied for a short distance. Raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 1000m. Improved onto the heels of BERAKAHQUINN near the 600m and had to be restrained. Trainer P Jenkins advised Stewards he would have the horse undergo an endoscopic examination in the coming days and report back to Stewards any findings.
 
BOARDIE – Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground.
 
BERAKAQUINN – Near the 600m was galloped on by IT’S HELLS BELLS near the 600m. Stewards will follow up with trainer M Taylor any issues which may come to light in the coming days.
 
 
Race 5: KBL THOROUGHBREDS Class 2 Handicap 1400 metres

I PONDER – Slow to begin. Stewards questioned L Cassidy over his riding of the horse in the home straight. L Cassidy advised approaching the 200m he was reluctant to improve to the inside of DANEROCK when that runner was weakening and inclined to shift ground, adding that after placing I PONDER under pressure a short distance later the horse, in his opinion, finished the race off to the best of its capabilities given I PONDER is better suited to races over a longer distance than that of today. Stewards, in noting L Cassidy’s explanation, did however remind him to ride his mounts at all times in a manner that does not leave them open to question.
 
JOLLY RUPERT – Slow to begin.
 
STREET FIGHTER – Laid in near the 200m and was awkwardly placed at heels for a short distance.
 
DANEROCK – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: ACCESS INSULATION FRASER COAST Colts, Geldings &
Entires BENCHMARK 60 1200 metres
 
SARODEC – Slow to begin.
 
BROCKY – Jumped out at the start and bumped BELISTIC MAN. Inclined to lay in during the early stages of the home straight before altering course to the outside to secure clear running near the 200m. Lost the near hind plate in running.
 
ARCHDEACON – Bumped at the start.
 
BELISTIC MAN – Bumped at the start.
 
OREGON – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Eased by its rider over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up on the horse’s condition with trainer G Heinrich in the coming days
 
VAIN FOX – The whip of rider B Loy was knocked from his grasp near the 150m when racing tightly to the inside of ZI WIN. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.
 
ZI WIN – Knuckled on jumping, shifted out and bumped heavily with ARCHDEACON.
 
CHIKARA – Raced wide throughout.
 
JERONIMOS – Inclined to lay in during the early stages of the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up on the horse’s condition with trainer G Heinrich in the coming days
 
 
 
 
Race 7: STANLEY RIVER THOROUGHBREDS Fillies and Mares
BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1200 metres
 
OUT BACK BOOM – After being crossed by REAL TIDY near the 900m, then over-raced for some distance at the heels of that horse. Awkwardly placed and held up when disappointed for a run to the inside of NORTHERN MELODY soon after entering the home straight resulting in both runners coming together and racing tightly for a short distance before OUT BACK BOOM securing clear running near the 100m.  Stewards spoke with M Potgieter, rider of OUT BACK BOOM, regarding the manner in which he attempted to obtain a run to the outside of REAL TIDY soon after entering the home straight which resulted in his mount being awkwardly placed at the heels of REAL TIDY for some distance. Of concern was the manner in which he attempted to direct his runner out when in close proximity to the heels of REAL TIDY. Stewards in taking the matter no further strongly advised M Potgieter that he should exercise greater care when attempting to shift ground in similar circumstances.
 
NORTHERN MELODY - Stewards spoke with K Wilson-Taylor, rider of NORTHERN MELODY, regarding his right elbow being placed in close proximity to the head of OUT BACK BOOM soon after entering the home straight. In not taking any direct action Stewards noted that OUT BACK BOOM was being directed out towards the line of K Wilson-Taylors right arm, however did strongly remind him that when attempting to hold his racing line he must ensure not to raise his elbow out his normal riding action and be mindful not to breach his obligations in this regard.
 
ATREVIDA – Jumped in at the start. Forced wider on the track leaving the 700m. Leaving the 500m momentarily steadied from the heels of YES TO EXCESS.
 
 
Race 8: ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST BENCHMARK 65
Handicap 2200 metres
 
SET ME UP – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion improved onto the heels of LUCAMOUR and shifted wider on track.
 
MEMOIRE PARFAIT – Raced keenly when leading the event.
 
TUKI TWELVE – Forced wider approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1200m and had to eased from heels.
 
EUREKA'S VICTORY – Approaching the 200m shifted in when weakening before being corrected by its rider.
 
CHIEF COMMAND – Bumped heavily on the hindquarters at the start.
 
LUCAMOUR – Jumped out at the start and bumped CHIEF COMMAND heavily on the hindquarters. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
 
ALLUDERE – Slow to begin. Approaching the 200m momentarily hampered by EUREKA’S VICTORY.
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 2: Trainer Liam Birchley - NOTED – late rider declaration – LR67(1) - $100

 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 2: BOOM KING
Race 2: QUIRIN
Race 3: TORQUE SENSATION
Race 4: MINTO’S POWER
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4: STAVRINDES – respiratory noise - Vet cert (including satisfactory endoscopic result)
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: NOTED – Ryan Maloney
Race 2: WAR AND FINANCE – Tiffani Brooker
Race 3: GALLERY MASTER – Mark Du Plessis
Race 4: IT’S HELLS BELL – Jaden Lloyd
Race 4: BOARDIE – Wendy Peel
Race 5: SKILLED ARTIST – Tiffani Brooker
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.