STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Good (4)      RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.82
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – G. Goold, P. Zimmermann, A. Schofield, K. Lemay-Robbins, J. Mitchell
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – J. Brown
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri, Dr S. McGinness
Swab Attendants – M. Sutton, L. Chaplin
Starter – D. Breed, S. Mackinnon
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 8. B. Thornton +0.5kg
 
 
Race 1: OGE GROUP ARCHITECTS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
CUTTING EDGE – Approaching the 800m, raced greenly and momentarily shifted out and put in an awkward stride. Shifted out approaching the 100m.
 
AGE OF AQUARIUS – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid out near the 700m. Inclined to lay in and was checked from the heels of PIERATA’S GEM which shifted out abruptly near the 150m. Trainer T. Chambers was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of the gelding.
 
MISHANI EXPRESS – Began awkwardly and shifted in. Laid out until entering the home straight.
 
JOY A PLENTY – Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 100m, whilst weakening, was obliged to steady from the heels of CUTTING EDGE which shifted out. Rider L. Tarrant reported that his mount raced greenly throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor post race recovery.
 
PIERATA'S GEM – Near the 700m, when racing to the inside of AGE OF AQUARIUS was obliged to check when that runner laid in, tightening its racing room. Shifted out abruptly near the 150m when shying away from POSTER GIRL.
 
POSTER GIRL – Began awkwardly and lost ground, shortly thereafter steadied from heels.
 
UNDER THE SHADOW – Buffeted between runners on jumping and lost ground. Inconvenienced near the 100m.  
 
Race 2: ARCHER PARK RACING BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1600 metres
 
SNEAK PREVIEW – Lost the off hind plate in running.
 
LORD MARKEL (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1200m, commenced to over race and had to be steadied from the heels of READILY AVAILABULL.
 
RISING PACIFIC (NZ) – Raced keenly during the early and middle stages when attempting to be restrained to obtain cover. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards questioned trainer T. Gollan and jockey D. Thornton regarding the tactics adopted, in particular jockey Thornton’s actions in restraining his mount during the early stages and taking up a position at the tail of the field which is in contrast to the horse’s most recent racing pattern. Mr Gollan advised Stewards that from the wide barrier, he had given no specific instructions as to where in the field the horse would settle, other than advised jockey Thornton that he should seek cover as the horse has previously had a tendency to over race. Jockey Thornton confirmed these instructions, adding that due to the horse’s tendency to over race, he was reluctant to push forward in the early stages as he was concerned this may fire the horse up. He also added that despite his lack of vigour in the early stages, the gelding still over raced during the early and middle stages. Stewards were satisfied with the explanations provided. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a slow post race recovery. Trainer T. Gollan advised Stewards that it was his intention to send the gelding for a spell.
 
VENDIDIT – Connections advised that the gelding will be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
POETIC DRAMA (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
SET ME UP - Stewards interviewed co-trainer S. Laxon regarding the scratching of SET ME UP which was after the required deadline for a dual acceptor. After considering the stable’s record under the rule and Ms Laxon’s guilty plea, Stewards were satisfied to issue a reprimand under LR36(6)(a).
 
 
Race 3: ACCURATE ROAD PROFILING SERVICES 3YO QUALITY HANDICAP 1600 metres
 
ENCODER – On arrival at the barriers, had to have its saddle readjusted. and hung in when placed under pressure for the remainder. Shifted out abruptly near the 300m to secure clear running and hung in when placed under pressure for the remainder.
 
FELIX THE SCAT – Near the 1200m, raced keenly for a short distance. Leaving the 400m, steadied from the heels of HUSSY EMPRESS.
 
SHE MINE – Bumped on jumping.
 
CONQUISTADORES – Slow to begin.
 
WINSOME STAR – Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 300m and raced in restricted room near the 200m.
 
RED DEFCON – Slow to begin.
 
CHANGE THE DEEL – Jockey B. Thompson stated that he settled further forward than anticipated, as he was caught wide he allowed his mount to stride forward to obtain a position closer to the rail. Jockey Thompson confirmed his disappointment in the performance as the gelding was under pressure from the 600m and weakened in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post race recovery.
 
PLANNED ENCOUNTER (NZ) – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
MORE TROUBLE (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
HUSSY EMPRESS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
 
Race 4: KENDRICK RACING Class 3 Handicap 1200 metres
 
SERGEANT HULKA – Began awkwardly. Near the 700m, over raced and restrained from heels when the pace of the race slackened.
 
DEER TRAIL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
RISKY INVESTMENT – Began awkwardly. Raced very keenly between the 1000m and the 800m when the pace of the race slackened and was checked from heels on a number of occasions. Again, improved onto heels passing the 600m and over raced when hanging out.  
 
ALREADY A STAR – Near the 700m, over raced and restrained from heels when the pace of the race slackened.
 
MAXIE TAP (NZ) – Slow to begin. Raced very keenly between the 800m and the 600m and was obliged to steady from the heels of ALREADY A STAR.
 
 
Race 5: INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1800 metres
 
OUTBURST – At the request of its trainer, OUTBURST underwent a veterinary examination pre race and the gelding was cleared to take its place in the race. Raced wide throughout.
 
BEDFORD SQUARE (NZ) – Slow to begin. Leaving the 300m, obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running.
 
MY PINS (NZ) – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
CONTRITION (NZ) – Over raced during the early stages.
 
KAPAKIRI – Slow to begin. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn.
 
HALLSIDE MARTINI – Slow to begin. Carried wider near the 400m when UNCOMMON VALOUR shifted wider to improve.
 
BIG TICKET BOY – Over raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1400m when TAIRUA steadied. Jockey J. Lloyd, rider of TAIRUA, was advised to exercise more care when crossing and also to remain mindful not to excessively slow the tempo.
 
TORQUE LEICA STAR – Raced wide throughout.
 
GULF OF SAROS – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: LANDMARK RESORT & SPA Class 6 Plate 1200 metres
 
OUR MAGNUS – Stewards interview co-trainer K. Geran regarding the scratching of OUR MAGNUS which was after the required deadline for a dual acceptor. After hearing submissions regarding the personal circumstances of the stable during the week, Stewards were satisfied to issue a reprimand under LR36(6)(a).
 
ARENTEE – Near the 1000m, obliged to steady from the heels of THE FACE before shifting out. Apprentice C. Graham, rider of THE FACE, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for this incident. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
MASS DESTRUCTION – Had to be steadied when racing in restricted room near the 100m.
 
MILLANE – Restless in the barriers.
 
DRIVE A DEEL – Had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance passing the 200m.
 
FREEDOM RALLY – Laid in under pressure over the final 120m, obliging its rider to stop riding and correct on several occasions.
 
COUNT DA BEANS – Approaching the 100m raced in restricted room for a short distance.
 
THE FACE – Knuckled on jumping.
 
Race 7: TRAVIS SCHULTZ & PARTNERS BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1400 metres
 
STARVIRGO - Began awkwardly. Lost the off fore plate in running.
 
ACROBATIC – Commenced to over race after being crossed near the 900m and continued to over race until leaving the 800m. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
MOB BUSTER – Held up for clear running until the 250m.
 
PATTON – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
 
CENTAUR – Raced wide throughout.
 
Race 8: TAB MOOLOOLABA CUP 1600 metres
 
GREAT HOUSE (IRE) – Lost the off fore plate in running. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
SHIBLI (GB) – Began awkwardly.
 
KNIGHT'S CHOICE – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Approaching the 200m, obliged to alter course in an attempt to secure clear running. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting a cough. Co-trainer S. Laxon was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary clearance inclusive of the results of an endoscopic examination prior to racing again.  
 
JETTY – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground. After being caught wide in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader approaching the 800m.
 
STAR OF MICHELIN – Slow to begin.
 
MENAZZI – Jockey B. Thompson reported that his mount weakened in the home straight and in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer S. Kendrick confirmed that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
SET ME UP – Stood flatfooted and lost significant ground. Stewards advised connections that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of the mare.
 
GAVE US UP – Laid in throughout.
 
 
Race 9: THE WHARF MOOLOOLABA SWISS ACE PLATE 1000 metres
 
PRINCE OF BOOM – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Shortly thereafter bumped with SITUATION ROOM. Raced wide throughout. Eased down from the 250m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying cardiac arrythmia. Representative for the R. Heathcote stable, M. Sharpe was advised that PRINCE OF BOOM will require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG, and must also barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
SHOOTING FOR GOLD – Raced wide throughout
 
NETTUNO – Held up for clear running rounding the home until approaching the 300m.
 
THE BIG GOODBYE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until leaving the 100m.
 
SITUATION ROOM – Bumped on jumping and forced outwards. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 80m.
 
ZOUSTYLE – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
EF TROOP – Hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
 
DEEPOUR – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Passing the 500m, obliged to race in restricted room and lost ground when racing between NETTUNO which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider, and SHOOTING FOR GOLD which shifted in slightly. After inquiring into this incident, Stewards were not satisfied that any one rider was at fault and took no further action.
 
LEGAL ESPRIT – Slow to begin.
 
YOU'LL BE MIST – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Hung out at the 500m and held up for clear running at the 400m.
 
WINSIDE – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
 
 
Race 10: SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS SOLUTIONS QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1000 metres
 
PARTY FOR TWO – Raced wide throughout.
 
MISHANI ROYALE – Bumped on jumping. After passing the 600m, laid out across the heels of PARTY FOR TWO and had to be steadied and continued to lay out until the 400m. Raced wide throughout.
 
MISHANI RENEGADE – Began awkwardly, hampered between runners and lost ground.
 
ROWEINER'S DANCE – Began awkwardly. A post race veterinary examination revealed a poor post race recovery. Trainer L. Hatch will report back to Stewards advise Stewards in the coming days anything that may come to light regarding the recovery of the gelding.  
 
DEFIANT SPIRIT – Raced keenly during the early stages.
 
TIGER SHARK – Raced wide throughout.
 
SHOT OF WHISKEY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout.
 
OUTWEIGHED – Began awkwardly, shortly thereafter hampered. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn. Raced wide throughout.
 
UPSTART LEGEND – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Trainer M. Nolan will advise Stewards in the coming days anything that may come to light regarding the performance of the filly.
 
SPIRIT OF MAC – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Held up for clear running on rounding the home turn. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 350m and the 200m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2. Co-trainer S. Laxon (SET ME UP) – failing to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a).  
Race 6. Co-trainer K. Geran (OUR MAGNUS) – failing to scratch dual acceptor by prescribed time – LR36(6)(a).
Race 6. Apprentice C. Graham – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RISING PACIFIC, CONQUISTADORES, MY PINS, SHIBLI, MENAZZI, SET ME UP.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, BARBIE’S SISTER.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1. AGE OF AQUARIUS – racing manners – warning.
Race 8. SET ME UP – stood flatfooted – warning.
Race 8. KNIGHT’S CHOICE – cough post race – veterinary clearance including result of a endoscopic examination.
Race 9. PRINCE OF BOOM – cardiac arrythmia – veterinary clearance including ECG, and satisfactory barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 11. UNDER THE SHADOW – C. Graham
Race 4. 14. RISKY INVESTMENT – C. Graham
Race 5. 19e. KNIGHT’S CHOICE – J. Bayliss
 
 
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.