QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –  Good 4          RAIL – +3m Entire
PENETROMETER – 6.65
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – K. Daly
Stewards – G. Goold, R. Hanson, D. McMahon (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S. Flynn
Swab Attendants – M. Sutton, O. Lichtenberg
Starter – C. Loveridge, D. Breed
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Sunshine Coast 27/8/2023:
 
Stewards today finalised an inquiry that was adjourned regarding the tactics adopted by rider J. Orman in the home straight on GROOMED in Race 6. When questioned, Jockey Orman advised that the gelding had failed to quicken when asked for an effort which resulted in GROOMED then being disappointed for a run when EVERLASTING STARS commence to shift inwards leaving the 300m. Jockey J Orman further added that he then elected to shift to the outside of EVERLASTING STARS approaching the 150m as he was concerned that EVERLASTING STARS would continue to shift in and would be held up for clear running if he elected to try and secure a run to the inside of that runner. After careful evaluation of the evidence provided during the inquiry, as well as making investigations regarding the betting relating to this event, Stewards elected to take no further action other than to note the explanation provided by jockey J. Orman.
 
GENERAL
 
As L Tarrant was suffering effects of dehydration and unable to fulfill all riding engagements at the Toowoomba meeting on 28th October, he was examined by the Club doctor prior to Race 1 and cleared to ride at today’s meeting.
 
Race 1: COOLUM BEACH MITRE 10 MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000M
 
DAZZLING ILLUSION – Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
COMMANDORO – As jockey R. Maloney was overweight, he was replaced as the rider of the gelding by jockey T. Brooker. Subsequently, jockey R. Maloney was fined $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight. Slow to begin. Over raced for a short distance between the 600m and the 400m. Held up for clear running from rounding the home turn until approaching 200m.
 
TARGETED – Slow to begin. Jockey J. Bayliss was fined $600 pursuant to AR132(5) for using the whip on 16 occasions in totality, 2 more than permitted.
 
ZORAYDAH – Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
INSPIRED DREAM – Raced wide throughout.
 
PONGA'S GIRL – Trainer A. Briskey was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
 
Race 2: PETER ANDREW REAL ESTATE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1000M
 
THE KEWESS – Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
 
WARRIORESS – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey R. Maloney stated that the mare travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages, however when pressured approaching the 300m, failed to let down as expected and was somewhat disappointing. Jockey Maloney added that in his opinion WARRIORESS may not have appreciated today’s racing surface. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  
 
BAG OF WHITT – Sustained a laceration to the off-side cheek when being transported to the track, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival on course and was cleared to start.  As a result of this condition, Stewards granted permission for the gelding to race without the off-side bubble cheeker. BAG OF WHITT was again examined by the veterinary surgeon following its preliminary and on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
Race 3: BOQ COOLUM BEACH CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1300M
 
The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 minutes when LUCKY BEAN cast its near-fore plate on arrival at the barriers and required farrier attention. LUCKY BEAN subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. As a result, this race was broadcasted on Sky channel Two.
 
TAVIS TOWN – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

HE KNOWS – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
BURNT BY BERNIE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped HOOT ‘N’ HOLLER.
 
HOOT 'N' HOLLER – Bumped on jumping.
 
Race 4: COOLUM BEACH HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1600M
 
BIG TICKET BOY – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped AFSOON. Disappointed for a run approaching the 300m. Jockey G. Cartwright advised that it was her intention to settle in a more forward position, however after beginning awkwardly, BIG TICKET BOY settled further back in the field than anticipated.
 
SET ABLAZE – Slow to begin.
 
CHAMPAGNE POP – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out and raced ungenerously between the 800m and the 400m.
 
AFSOON – Shifted in at the start and bumped BIG TICKET BOY. Jockey M. Hellyer reported that his mount commenced to over-race shortly after the start and was unable to restrain AFSOON to a position with cover, and for this reason he allowed the horse to stride forward to the position outside the leader near the 1400m.   
 
Race 5: MADILLS MOTOR GROUP QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400M
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed allowing R. Dolan, the rider of the 2nd placed RICH AGAIN to view the Stewards patrol footage in the home straight. After doing so jockey Dolan elected to take the matter no further, and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ALMANDEZ – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey D. Thornton could offer no explanation other than the horse proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
KENSHIN MARU – Inclined to over race for a short distance passing the 1000m.
 
PANDA DRUM – Passing the 700m, had to be steadied momentarily when SASSY TAP shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
 
RICH AGAIN – Passing the 300m, improved into a narrow run between CERARED and PIG IN THE CITY and bumped with CERARED. At the 200m, brushed by COOL MUSIC, which shifted out under pressure. Passing the 150m, when racing greenly, shifted in under pressure and bumped COOL MUSIC. Near the 50m, bumped by COOL MUSIC which laid out under pressure.
 
SUITE SECRET – Inclined to over race for a short distance approaching the 900m.
 
COOL MUSIC – Slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure at the 200m and brushed RICH AGAIN. Passing the 150m, was bumped by RICH AGAIN which shifted in when racing greenly. Near the 50m, laid out under pressure and bumped RICH AGAIN.
 
PIG IN THE CITY – Began awkwardly.
 
THE LAST FLASH – Raced greenly when placed under pressure approaching the 250m.
 
CERARED – Inclined to lay in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Passing the 300m, bumped with RICH AGAIN.
 
CHARPAT – Raced wide without cover throughout.  Apprentice M. Castle reported that her mount was inclined to lay in at various stages throughout the event.
 
SASSY TAP – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 6: COOLUM MEN'S SHED QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
 
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS – Raced wide throughout.
 
SCRIBBLE – Slow to begin. Approaching the 600m, momentarily placed in restricted room and had to be steadied when HIT laid in before being corrected by its rider. Raced wide throughout. Laid out rounding the home turn taken HOLY CROWN wider on the track.
 
THE INFLICTOR – Raced greenly when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
BETTERLETMEDANCE – Raced greenly when placed under pressure passing the 100m.
 
HEAVENLY CHOICES – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly and shifted in when struck with the whip approaching the 100m. Cast its off-hind plate in running.
 
HIT – Raced wide throughout.
 
HOLY CROWN – Raced wide throughout. Taken wider by SCRIBBLE which laid out rounding the home turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE MERCHANT – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 7: BUDD'S BUTCHERS COOLUM BEACH BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1800M
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey R. Dolan, rider of the second placed THE LOVE ROCKET against PREFER US (A. Jones) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 100m. Stewards, after hearing evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the stewards patrol footage, found that passing the 100m, PREFER US shifted out under riding, resulting in THE LOVE ROCKET being accidently struck across the nose by the whip of jockey A. Jones. Stewards, whilst acknowledging the outward shift by PREFER US passing the 100m and bearing in mind the proximity to the finish line and the short neck margin, could not be comfortably satisfied that had this incident not occurred that THE LOVE ROCKET would have finished ahead of PREFER US at the conclusion of the event and therefore the objection was dismissed, and correct weight given on the judges semaphored numbers. Jockey A. Jones was advised to exercise greater care when her mounts shift ground under similar circumstances.
 
DHAKURI – Slow to begin.
 
SHOPPING WISE – Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100m.
 
SOOBPURB DANCER – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 100m, hampered and taken wider by SHOPPING WISE which shifted out.
 
LIVINGSTONES – At the entrance to the home straight, crowded for room between AMBER BLONDE and DHAKURI which shifted in. Jockey J. Huxtable, rider of DHAKURI, was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident.
 
THE LOVE ROCKET – Near the 100m, accidently struck across the nose by the whip of jockey A. Jones.
 
PREFER US – Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
TONI TOO – When weakening approaching the 100m, was crowded for room when SOOBPURB DANCER was taken out by SHOPPING WISE which shifted out under pressure. Apprentice J. Williams, rider of SHOPPING WISE, was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. When asked to comment on the tactics adopted particularly in the early stages with her decision to race outside the leader, Apprentice C. Graham stated at the horse’s previous start it had been slow to begin and that today after beginning well and with limited speed shown by runners drawn to her inside, she allowed TONI TOO to progress forward and race in forward position.
 
CRAIGLEA KARLY – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 7-         Apprentice J. Williams was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
Race 7-         Jockey J. Huxtable was reprimanded for careless riding pursuant to AR131(a).
 
 
Fines
Race 1-         Jockey R. Maloney was fined $200 pursuant to AR190(3) for accepting a ride when overweight.
Race 1-         Trainer A. Briskey was fined $100 pursuant to LR67(1) for failing to declare a rider within the prescribed time.
Race 1-         Jockey J. Bayliss was fined $600 pursuant to AR132(5) for using the whip on 16 occasions in totality, 2 more than permitted.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Race 3: HOOT ‘N’ HOLLER
Race 4: BIAS, BIG TICKET BOY
Race 7: DHAKURI, SHOPPING WISE, PREFER US
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, plus THE LOVE ROCKET
 
Protests
Race 7-         2nd vs 1st – Dismissed
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1:         2 COMMANDORO - Ms Tiffani Brooker
                    15 PONGA’S GIRL - Luke Tarrant
Race 5:         7 PIG IN THE CITY - Ben Thompson
Race 6:         21 YEAH COPY - Ms Cejay Graham (a0/50kg),
 
 
 
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.