STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

TUESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2023

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Heavy 8, upgraded to a Soft 7 prior to race 1. RAIL – +3m entire

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, R. Hanson, O. Legg (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
Judge – P. Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr G. Silvestri, Dr C. Masters
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, L. Chaplin
Starter – D. Breed, C. Loveridge

GENERAL
Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 pursuant to LR 68(1) for scratching DISPUTED RIVER after the advertised scratching deadline.

Race 1: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1800 Metres

GENTLE PRINCE – Apprentice J. Williams was reprimanded pursuant to AR 128(1) for arriving late on course. Eased down over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

SPILL THE SECRET – Raced wide early until obtaining the lead near the 1400m.

HARMONY REIGNS (NZ) – Slow to begin.

WILLNOTQUIT (NZ) – Slow to begin. Cast its near hind plate.

Race 2: HIGGINS COATINGS CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 Metres

HOLLYWOOD NORTH – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after contacting a rail leaving the mounting yard and was found to have a minor abrasion to its offside and was subsequently cleared to start.

FLYING ROTHE – When asked to comment on the gelding’s performance, Jockey R. Dolan reported his mount travelled well throughout, however when placed under pressure approaching the home turn, failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

HOOKS (NZ) – Fractious in the barriers and was slow to begin. Trainer K. Taplin was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding regarding its barrier manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying clinical signs of the thumps and heat stress.

CHARLIE'S CASE – Declared a late scratching at 12:54pm on veterinary advice after contacting its head in the tie up stalls. Trainer G. Duncan was advised CHARLIE’S CASE would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing.

BRAVE ENOUGH – Jockey T. Brooker reported that it was not her intention to lead in the event, however after being caught wide and with no speed shown to her inside, she elected to allow her mount to stride forward and reach the lead near the 1000m.

Race 3: PROTECTORAL MAIDEN PLATE 4-Y-O & Up. Set Weights 1000 Metres

The start of this race was delayed after SUCCULENT was very fractious in the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:37pm on veterinary advice. WINLIKE EMMA was subsequently declared a late scratching at 2:38pm after refusing to load.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies placed on SUCCULENT prior to 2:37pm to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st place – 39c win, 26c place.
2nd place – 40c place
3rd place – 40c place

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies placed on WINLIKE EMMA prior to 2:38pm to be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st place – 36c win, 21c place.
2nd place – 35c place
3rd place – 35c place

DAULAT MACHTIGKUDA – Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

ATLANTIC LACE – Restrained as the start was affected to a position closer to the rail.

BOITUMELO – Raced wide throughout.

SUCCULENT – Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice after becoming extremely fractious in the barriers. Trainer R. Severino was advised that the mare would require a barrier certificate prior to resuming.

WINLIKE EMMA – Declared a late scratching after refusing to load. Trainer J. Bruce was advised the mare would require a barrier certificate prior to resuming.

RACE 4: TAB OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES

LA AMIGO – Raced wide throughout.

WINSIDE – Raced wide throughout.

KAVAK – Raced wide throughout. Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 200m.

RELIABLE RUBY (NZ) – Blundered on jumping and lost ground.

SHOCK AND AWE – Raced wide throughout. Lost its near fore plate.

STELLAR POWER – Lost its near hind plate.

RACE 5: BUTLER MCDERMOTT LAWYERS QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE SET WEIGHTS 1000 METRES

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, M. Hoysted, Trainer of second place getter RICH MINX, ridden by Apprentice E. Lang lodged a protest against first place getter, ESJAY, ridden by Apprentice J. Williams alleging interference in the home straight. After considering evidence from all parties including P. Webster trainer of ESJAY and after viewing the race footage. Stewards determined that ESJAY laid out considerably over the final 150m, bumping with RICH MINX on several occasions and carrying that runner wider which impeded the opportunity for Apprentice E. Lang to fully pressure her mount to the line and when considering the half head margin, Stewards upheld the protest and declared correct weight on the new numbers of 13, 1, 10, 2.

ESJAY – Laid out significantly in the home straight when placed under pressure. Apprentice J. Williams was strongly advised to stop and straighten his mount in similar circumstances.

MEAT PIE ARTIE – Began awkwardly, lost ground and hampered shortly after. Raced wide throughout. Improved onto the heels of DASHING HOPE near the 50m, had to be steadied and shifted wider.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS – Shifted out shortly after the start. Raced greenly throughout.

PARCHEMIN– Awkwardly placed at the heels of MIDNIGHT MADNESS shortly after the start and was inconvenienced.

DASHING HOPE – Leaving the 600m, raced ungenerously for a short distance and was steadied from heels when attempting to restrain for cover. Laid in approaching the 100m and was obliged to steady.

RICH MINX – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Bumped on several occasions over the final 150m and was carried out by ESJAY.

TOUCHOFCLASS (NZ) – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout.

DIVINE GEM – Raced wide throughout. Jockey N. Thomas reported at scale that his mount raced greenly throughout and in the home straight was inclined to lay in on several occasions, obliging it’s rider to stop and correct his mount. Approaching the 100m, momentarily held up.

TWILIGHT STEPS – Slow to begin.


RACE 6: MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA FILLIES AND MARES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 METRES

PIECE OF TURF – Hampered on jumping. Lost its near fore plate.

KWIK AZ HELL – Bumped on jumping.

NEGATION – Slow to begin. Near the 900m, momentarily steadied with PIECE OF TURF shifted out. Held up rounding the home turn until a point leaving the 250m.

DEEP CLEAN – Raced wide throughout.

ROMANOVA – Began awkwardly.

GERRYMANDER – Began awkwardly.

QUEEN’S SECRET – Lost its off hind plate.

THAT'S ALL GOOD – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Inclined to lay in on several occasions in the home straight obliging its rider to stop and straighten.

LAWBREAKER – Slow to begin.

RACE 7: BARRIER REEF POOLS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1200 METRES

ADONISEA – Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight obliging its rider to stop and correct his mount on several occasions.

APPLECROSS – Approaching the 100m, obliged to alter course to the inside of ADONISEA which was laying out.

POET'S DAY – Bumped on jumping. Near the 150m, steadied from heels.

TA CHANSON – Bumped on jumping.

CASH ARTIST – Bumped on jumping. Passing the 800m when racing keenly, improved onto heels, and had to be steadied.

RACE 8: CALOUNDRA RSL BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1600 METRES

MAUI (NZ) – Raced keenly in the early stages.

IVANOV – Raced wide throughout. Lost its off-hind plate.

WEST CORK – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Jockey N. Evans was fined $300 for using his whip 8 times prior to the 100m, two more than permitted.

CYGNET RIVER – Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room near the 1400m.

DAINTREE DIVA – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally. As this was the second occurrence of a bi-lateral bleed, Co Trainer S. Laxton was advised that DAINTREE DIVA would now incur a lifetime ban from racing.

SET ABLAZE – Stood flat footed. Trainer B. Mair was advised the gelding would require a barrier certificate prior to resuming. Trainer B. Mair advised Stewards it was now her intention to send the gelding for a spell.

KABOOM – Near the 1400m, raced in restricted room to the inside of IVANOV which shifted in and away from HELL OF A PRINCE.

PRETTY LITTLE LASS – Raced keenly in the middle stages.

WICKED’N’ LOVIN’IT – Lost its near fore plate.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – Apprentice J. Williams – AR 128(1) – arrived on course late.

Fines
Race 8 – Trainer S. Kendrick – LR 68 (1) - failure to scratch within prescribed time - $200.
Race 8 – Jockey N. Evans – AR 132(7)(a)(ii) – use of whip 8 times prior to the 100m – $300.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ARTS OBJECT, DIANAS AFFAIR, HOLLYWOOD NORTH, CRAZY BRAVE, ADONISEA, CASH ARTIST.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners and ESJAY.

Warnings/bars
Race 2 – CHARLIE’S CASE – veterinary clearance.
Race 2 – HOOKS (NZ) – barrier manners – warning only.
Race 3 – SUCCULENT – fractious in barriers – barrier certificate required.
Race 3 – WINLIKE EMMA – refused to load – barrier certificate required.
Race 8 – SET ABLAZE – stood flat footed – barrier certificate required.

Bleeders
Race 8 – DAINTREE DIVA – bled bilaterally – 2nd time bilateral bleed, lifetime ban.

Protests
Race 5 – 2nd against 1st – upheld

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1: 10 SEERESS - Ms Tiffani Brooker
Race 3: 13 SUCCULENT - Dale Smith
Race 5: 19e BALLETTO - Ms Angela Jones
20e FAY’S FLYIN’ - Ms Melea Castle (a2/50kg),
23e TWILIGHT STEPS - Ms Samantha Collett
Race 6: 3 KWIK AZ HELL - Luke Tarrant
6 ROMANOVA - Robbie Dolan
11 BEST SONG - Ms Tiffani Brooker
15 FLAMIN’ READY - Ms Minonette Kennedy (a1.5/52.5kg),
Race 7: 11 THETOYBOY - Sean Cormack
14 CASH ARTIST - Ms Tiffani Brooker
Race 8: 16 HELL OF A PRINCE - Ms Melea Castle (a2/50kg),

Late scratchings
Race 2 – CHARLIE’S CASE – late scratching at 12:54pm.
Race 3 – PAULI - late scratching at 7:45am for an elevated temperature.
Race 3 – SUCCULENT – late scratching at 2:37pm fractious in barriers.
Race 3 – WINLIKE EMMA – late scratching at 2:38pm refused to load.
Race 8 – DISPUTED RIVER – late scratching 8:46am.


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.