QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING – Good 4   RAIL – 2 metres entire
PENETROMETER – 6.78
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – K Daly, A Schofield, L Hilliard (CAT), J Mitchell, A Brook (Asst Steward)
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S Coglan
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, O Lochtenberg
Starter – S Mackinnon
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Kilcoy 25th August 20223 Race 3 Benchmark 58Hdcp 1500m:
 
Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason for both SISYPHEAN (T Brooker) and CLEAR BLONDE (N Tomizowa) being checked, and MYSTERIOUS LADY (K Zechner) being inconvenienced when crowded for room at a point near the 1000m.
 
It was established prior to this incident BELLE’S BOY when leading the event hung out badly making the crossing leaving the 1200m, resulting in HURRI BLACK (L Tiilley), MARMION (S Willis) and BELLICOSE (M Powell) all being taken very wide on the track. SISYPHEAN, which was racing in a md-field one-off position, also made the 1200m crossing awkwardly and laid out taking MIKKI EIGHT (D Smith) wider on the track at the same time.
 
After viewing the available patrol footage and considering evidence provided from riders, it was established as those runners which had been taken wider near the 1200m progressed back toward the inside to re-establish positions closer to the rail, MIKKI EIGHT improved quickly to the inside of MARMIOM, resulting in MIKKI EIGHT which had improved quickly to the inside of MARMION, being taken in and across the running of SISYPHEAN which was severely checked. As a consequence, and when pace of the race was being steadied, MYSTERIOUS LADY when racing to the inside of SISYPHEAN was crowded for room and inconvenienced and CLEAR BLONDE, which was racing on the rail, was tightened for room, and had to be checked.

Bearing in mind the varying degrees of interference to a significant number of runners making the 1200m crossing awkwardly, and the subsequent steadying of the pace of the race when those runners attempted to resume their original racing positions, Stewards took direct action against any one rider other than to advise each rider to exercise care in similar circumstances.    
 
 
GENERAL
 
 
Race 1: THE LAKEHOUSE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1600M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 15 minutes to allow the arrival of the race day Vet due to transport difficulties.
 
STORM FORCE TEN – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. When asked to comment on the performance rider B Wheeler stated the horse enjoyed a comfortable run throughout the event, however, was disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.Trainer S Kendrick advised STORM FORCE TEN would now be sent for a spell.
 
LISSARO – From the wide barrier restrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails.
 
AUTUMN SHOW – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Bumped near the 300m. When asked to comment on tactics adopted particularly in the early stages where it appeared there may have been an opportunity for AUTUMN SHOW to obtain a position closer to the inside, rider J Huxtable explained instructions were for the horse to be ridden in a positive manner out of the barriers and it was for this reason he elected to attempt to take up a more forward position, however was unable to secure the position outside the leader without overly pressuring AUTUMN SHOW. Trainer S Kendrick confirmed the instructions issued with Stewards noting the explanation of both parties.   
 
FLYWHEEL – Near the 300m shifted out to improve and bumped AUTUMN SHOW.
 
 
 
Race 2: BARINGA TAVERN BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1800M
 
Due to the delay in running Race 1, this event started approximately 7 minutes past the advertised starting time.
 
BETTER NOT BITTER – Disappointed for a run at the entrance to the home straight before shifting to the inside of LEATHER JACKET LEW to secure clear running a short distance later.
 
LUCKY EXCHANGE – When beingrestrained shortly after the start to a rearward position closer to the rails, contacted the heels of LEATHER LEW JACKET and blundered.
 
YANGARI – Forced wider from the 500m. Rounding the home turn, when laying in, was momentarily steadied from the heels of MAUI which shifted out to improve. Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
TORQUE LEICA STAR – Slow to begin.
 
LAGO DI BRAIES – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 3: BLI BLI HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1800M
 
I PREFER MINTIES – Slow to begin. When asked to comment rider J Orman reported the horse never travelled at any stage of the event and was obliged to apply the whip between the 800m and 600m, adding he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Mr B Nothdurft, representative for trainer T Gollan, explained I PREFER MINTIES is a horse which travels best when racing on the bridle, however was not suited by the fast pace in the early and middle stages of the event. Bearing in mind the performance today, Stewards directed that I PREFER MINTIES must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.   
 
SOOBPURB DANCER – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS – When asked to comment on tactics adopted when leading the event by a significant margin, rider M Cahill advised it was his intention to race in a forward position, and after obtaining the lead in the early stages RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS commenced to over-race when EXTASSY applied pressure near the 1400m resulting in RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS over-racing and unable to be restrained until near the 800m. Stewards accepted the explanation. 
 
 
 
Race 4: BRIGHTWATER HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE  1400M
 
ASTERISK – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg and also displaying an upper respiratory noise at the time of inspection. Trainer B HEALY was advised ASTERISK must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start and would also require a veterinary clearance inclusive of a satisfactory endoscopic examination. 
 
DANE ROAD – Crowded for room shortly after the start.Raced wide for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils for the fist time. Trainer C Kearney was advised DANE ROAD would be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for 3 months and must gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to resuming racing.
 
MONEY MAN – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RAPID DUDE – Began awkwardly. Taken in and crowded for room approaching the 1200m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
REDVEDEV – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
UNITED FRONT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Crowded for room and obliged to steady from the heels of DANE ROAD approaching the 1200m when that runner was taken in by ASTERISK. T Brooker, rider of ASTERISK, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident. Inconvenienced near the 300m when REVIEWS shifted out under pressure. Near the 100m steadied from the heels of MY MISCHKA which shifted out under pressure. C Waddell, rider of MY MISCHKA, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for careless riding in this incident.
 
BOLD SPLENDOR – Near the 300m steadied from the heels of the weakening ASTERISK.
 
ROYAL DAZZLER – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
TANTALUM – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
VICTORY ROLL – Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
Race 5: MAEVA HOSPITALITY CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1000M
 
CHARGE ON – Slow to begin.A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer A Campton was advised CHARGE ON would be stood down from racing under AR79(4) for 3 months and must gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward prior to resuming racing.
 
MEDIA EMPIRE – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ALLEZ ZOU – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
THE KEWESS – Slow to begin.Raced wide for the majority of the event with cover.
 
WARRIORESS – Lost both front plates in running.
 
HOOT 'N' HOLLER – Became awkward when obliged to race in restricted room when weakening over the final 100m.
 
HEART OF KINGS – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
 
 
Race 6: CONNECT KIDS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP  1200M
 
FIXATED – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
CHILLIWACK – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
RIVIERA BLUE – Bumped at the start. Eased down by its rider in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near hind leg. Trainer B Healy was advised the horse would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
AMERICANA MAGIC – Checked near 1000m. At a subsequent inquiry W Satherley, rider of ISLERO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 1000m when not sufficiently clear of EUPHRATES DREAM which was taken in resulting in AMERICANA MAGIC being crowded for room and having to be checked. The licence of W Satherley to ride in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence midnight 26th September up to and including midnight 6th October 2023.    
 
CRAZY BRAVE – Jumped out at the start and bumped CHAMPAGNE POP.
 
EUPHRATES DREAM – Jumped out at the start and bumped RIVIERA BLUE. Taken in near the 1000m. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
CHAMPAGNE POP – Bumped at the start.
 
 
Race 7: PARKLANDS TAVERN BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400M
 
MOUNT FUJI – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.Inconvenienced over the concluding stages when MOUNT FUJI shifted in.Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
FINSCEAL – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
OUR RED PLANET – Jumped in at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
BETTER LAD – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Inconvenienced when obliged to race in restricted leaving the 400m between MOUNT FUJI & SET ABLAZE.
 
READY AZZ EVA – Began awkwardly. Rider B Spriggs reported it was not his intention to lead today, however after beginning well and obtaining the lead, READY AZZ EVA raced keenly and proved difficult to restrain.
 
SPILL THE SECRET – Jumped out at the start.
 
SADDLES – Began awkwardly. After being held up rounding the home turn was then obliged to check from the heels of BETTER LAD when disappointed for a run.
 
FAT FINGERS – Crowded between runners at the start and lost ground.
 
PORKY – Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 4: Jky T Brooker – AR131(a) – careless riding
Race 4: App C Waddell – AR131(a) – careless riding
 
Suspensions
Race 6: W Satherley – AR131(a) – careless riding – 10 days – m/n 26th Sept up to & including m/n 6th Oct 2023
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3: WILLNOTQUIT
Race 4: MONEY MAN
Race 5: CHARGE ON
Race 6: BROCKY
Race 7: HOTSTEP

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3: I PREFER MINTIES – poor performance - Trial
Race 4: ASTERISK – upper respiratory tract infection & lameness near foreleg – Vet clearance & endoscopic examination
Race 6: RIVIERA BLUE – lame near hind leg – Vet Cert
 
Bleeders
Race 4: DANE ROAD – bled both nostrils 1st time – stood down 3 months & 1000m gallop
Race 5: CHARGE ON - bled both nostrils 1st time – stood down 3 months & 1000m gallop
 
 
 
 
 
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.