QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST – FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2023
 
 
WEATHER – Fine  TRACK RATING – Soft (6)         RAIL – +10M Entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – K. Daly, R. Hanson, A. Schofield, M. Smith, O. Legg
Clerk of Scales – S. Heidke
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr D. Lau
Swab Attendants – L. Chaplin
Starter – D. Breed, S. Mackinnon, M. Mitchell
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 4. J. Stanley +0.5kg
Race 8. J. Orman +0.5kg
 
Race 1: LIEBKE BUILDERS QTIS Two-Year-Old Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
MASTERPLAN – Began awkwardly and bumped MISHANI LIGHT.
 
SMART RECOGNITION – Had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages. Lost the near fore plate in running.  Jockey J. Orman stated that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure in the home straight and failed to respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of the thumps.
 
MISHANI LIGHT – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1200m, became unbalanced momentarily. When queried on the tactics adopted, jockey B. Thompson advised Stewards that it was the intention from the inside barrier in a small field to try and hold a forward position with cover. He added that when BETTY BEERS who he envisioned to lead the event, did not show sufficient speed to cross in the early stages, he elected to hold the leading position. Rider Thompson also stated that the gelding raced greenly throughout and in hindsight maybe better suited racing with cover.  Trainer L. Ross advised that MISHANI LIGHT would now be leaving his stable.
 
SHARP DAZZLER – Raced wide throughout.
 
SHOWDRA – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 200m was obliged to shift inwards to secure clear running.
 
BETTY BEERS – Began awkwardly and contacted the outside barrier partition.
 
 
Race 2: HIGGINS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
PANGAEA – Began awkwardly. Momentarily inconvenienced near the 900m. Lost the near hind plate in running. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainer A. Campton advised that PANGAEA would undergo an endoscopic examination prior to racing again. Mr Campton further advised that the gelding may likely be spelled. Stewards advised Mr Campton to forward the veterinary results to them as soon as practicable.
 
DWINDLING SPIRIT – Leaving the 900m had to be checked from the heels of LADY LETHAN, which was carried inwards by MISS ZERMATT. Apprentice A. Jones, the rider of MISS ZERMATT, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that she permitted her mount to shift in leaving the 900m when insufficiently clear of LADY LETHAN, which resulted in that runner being taken inwards and tightening the running room of DWINDLING SPIRIT which had to be checked. Stewards suspended apprentice A. Jones’s license to ride in races for nine days beginning at midnight the 24th of June 2023, and ending the 3rd of July 2023. Ms Jones was advised of her right to an appeal. Approaching the 500m shifted out to improve and contacted LADY LETHAN.
 
UNLIKELY HERO – Jockey N. Beriman was fined $300 pursuant to AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m. 
 
CANNON HILL – Over raced during the early stages when attempting to be restrained to a position with cover. Raced wide throughout.
 
MALOTRU – Shifted out on jumping and bumped MISHANI SUPREME. Inconvenienced and forced wider leaving the 800m. Raced wide throughout
 
MISHANI SUPREME – Bumped heavily at the start.
 
MISS ZERMATT – As apprentice M. Philpot was delayed, she was replaced by apprentice A. Jones.  Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with MISHANI SUPREME resulting in apprentice A. Jones becoming severely unbalanced.
 
THAT'S ALL GOOD – Slow to begin.
 
BOOM KING – Raced wide throughout.
 
LADY LETHAN – Leaving the 900m, taken inwards by MISS ZERMATT which shifted in when not fully clear. Leaving the 800m became awkward at the heels of IVANOV and shifted out.
 
INVAHIR – Near the 800m had to restrain from heels of LADY LETHAN. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight. Tightened for room approaching the winning post and had to be steadied from the heels of MISS ZERMATT, which shifted in whilst racing greenly.
 
 
Race 3: Double R Group OPEN Handicap 1000 metres
 
DOCTOR ZOUS – Bumped at the start.
 
SUPERARE – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BOMBASAY – Raced wide and hung in throughout and proved difficult to ride. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer W. Bannerot was advised that BOMBASAY will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
KINGSTON'S HERE – When asked to comment, jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Trainer S. Kendrick advised Stewards that he will report back on the gelding’s condition and future plans in the coming days.
 
YOU'LL BE MIST – Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping KINGSTON’S HERE.
 
MISS BARTY – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 4: Martin Collins Australia QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1000 metres
 
BUSTING – Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice A. Jones stated that the gelding raced flat and was disappointing. Apprentice Jones added, that BUSTING’S best form was also over a longer distance than that of today’s event. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
AL PAL'S GAL – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 700m, had a tendency to lay in.
 
MISHANI WARFARE – Slow to begin. Approaching the 50m improved onto heels and was unable to be fully tested to the finish.
 
HOOT 'N' HOLLER – Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
NOTED – Raced wide throughout.
 
SPANISH ANGELS – Had a tendency to shift out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BEAN GROOVY – Raced wide throughout.
 
ZOUMETEOR – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room momentarily when leaving the 600m.
 
IRISH MAUDIE – Leaving the 700m, became awkward when racing between AL PAL’S GAL and NOTED and had to be steadied.
 
Race 5: Access Insulation Sunshine Coast Class 1 Handicap 1400 metres
 
ALVIN THE BOLD – Jockey B. Thompson advised that the gelding travelled well during the event, however, he was obliged to race on inferior going in the home straight which he attributed to ALVIN THE BOLD not finishing the race off as well as expected.
 
BALMAURICE – Slow to begin.
 
SHIPS AHOY – Became awkwardly placed at the heels of SELFIE TIME at the 100m point.
 
FIRSTLUV (NZ) – Rider S. Collett advised that in her opinion, the mare would appreciate a step up in distance.
 
SELFIE TIME (NZ) – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 250m was momentarily awkwardly placed at heels whilst laying out.
 
BANANA SLIDE – Began awkwardly. When asked to comment on his riding in the home straight, jockey D. Thornton advised that with the rail out 10 metres, and bearing in mind the instructions issued, he felt that he would have had to shift significantly wider in the home straight and into inferior going, and he decided to avail himself to runs that presented closer to the rail. Stewards noted jockey Thornton’s explanation.
 
SPARKY GIRL – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: Butler McDermott Lawyers BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400 metres
 
PERFECT ENCOUNTER – Began awkwardly.
 
DIANA'S AFFAIR – Became awkwardly placed at heels at the 350m.
 
CALCAREOUS – Leaving the 1200m, commenced to over race when the pace of the race slackened, then shifted wider and raced three wide without cover for the remainder of the event. Jockey J. Orman when asked to comment on the performance of the gelding stated that despite CALCAREOUS over racing, proved disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L. Abbott was advised to inform Stewards if anything comes to light that may have had an impact on the gelding’s performance in the coming days.
 
TAVI L'AMOUR (NZ) – Slow to begin. Over raced during the middle stages. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was not able to secure clear running until approaching the 150m point. 
 
LITTLE MISS PIXIE – Sustained a laceration to the near foreleg and was also found to be lame in the off hind leg. The mare was treated on course by the veterinary surgeon. Co-trainer Ms M Sears was advised that LITTLE MISS PIXIE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
HALF CROWN – Over raced during the middle stages. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn until the 150m.
 
BETTER LAD – Raced wide early before being permitted to stride forward to lead approaching the 900m. Jockey T. Harrison was reprimanded pursuant to AR 132(7)(a)(ii) for using her whip six times prior to the 100m.
 
DUCHESS ROTHESAY – Following the running of this event the mare was humanely euthanised by the veterinary surgeon after having gone into cardiac arrest. Post-mortem swab samples were taken.
 
 
Race 7: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Class 1 Handicap 1800 metres
 
The start of this event was delayed due to the veterinary surgeon having to attend to a horse in the tie up stall area.
 
ALLORA ENZO (NZ) – When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, apprentice A. Jones stated that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure at the 600m. She further added that ALLORA ENZO would derive fitness benefit from today’s event.
 
SARDEGNA – Inconvenienced and had to be steadied from the heels of LUZ LONG approaching the 1600m. Eased out of the event and failed to finish. Jockey J. Orman advised that he had concerns with the gelding’s action. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cardiac arrythmia. Trainer Mr K. Schweida was advised that SARDEGNA will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards and will also require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to racing again.
 
ROCK UP (NZ) – Raced wide until the 1200m.
 
BRAVE BOY – Raced wide until the 800m.
 
LUZ LONG (NZ) – Approaching the 1600m, was steadied from the heels of COLLEAGUES. Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor was advised to exercise more caution when shifting ground. 
 
LAGO DI BRAIES (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
CONFINED THOUGHTS – Cast the off fore plate in running.
 
 
Race 8: TAB Maiden Handicap 1800 metres
 
FLAWLESS AMBITION – Raced wide until the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. 
 
TAUPO TIGER – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
CRIMSON REWARD – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until improving into a marginal run to the inside of FLAWLESS AMBITION approaching the 200m. Had to be steadied when disappointed for a run near the 150m.
 
MAURIZMA – Raced wide until the 1500m.  Approaching the 200m, whilst weakening had to be steadied when racing to the inside of CRIMSON REWARD which shifted in to obtain clear running. Rider D. Thornton was advised to exercise more care.
 
ENOLABA – Raced in restricted room momentarily near the 250m.
 
BLUE MERLE – Held up rounding the home turn until the 200m.
 
CEE EYE CEE – Trainer C. Jordan was fined $100 under LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Raced wide until a point near the 900m. Apprentice J. Williams was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m. Apprentice J. Williams was fined $300 pursuant to AR211(1) for returning to scale overweight.
 
MEDIEVAL CROWN (NZ) – Slow to begin.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. Jockey T. Harrison – using whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 8. Apprentice J. Williams - using whip on six occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
 
Fines
Race 2. Jockey N. Beriman – using whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
Race 8. Trainer C. Jordan – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $100.
Raced 8. Apprentice J. Williams – weighing in overweight – AR211(1) - $300.
 

Suspensions
Race 2. Apprentice A. Jones – careless riding AR131(a) – license to ride in races suspended from m/n 24th June 2023 until m/n 3rd July 2023.
 
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MASTERPLAN, IVANOV, KING KLAUS.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, DUCCESS ROTHESAY.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. PANGAEA – poor performance - veterinary clearance including results of scope.
Race 3. BOMBASAY – hung in – barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
Race 6. LITTLE MISS PIXIE – lame off hindleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 7. SARDEGNA – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including ECG, and barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards.
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2. 11. MISS ZERMATT – A. Jones (replacing M. Philpot)
Race 2. 15e. LADY LETHAN – G. Cartwright
Race 2. 16e. INVAHIR – B. Thompson
Race 4. 13e. ZOUMETEOR – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 4. 14e. IRISH MAUDIE – M. Philpot
Race 5. 3. SHIPS AHOY – D. Smith
Race 7. 13e. CONFINED THOUGHTS – M. Philpot
Race 8. 2. ADELATION – J. Lloyd
Race 8. 6. MAURIZMA – T. Harrison
Race 8. 9. CEE EYE CEE – J. Williams
 
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.