STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine    TRACK RATING – Heavy (8)     RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 7.3
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – K. Daly, A. Schofield, S. Heidke, O. Legg (cadet), J. Mitchell (assistant)
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweights:
Race 5. J. Orman +0.5kg
Race 5. M. Rodd +0.5kg
 
As jockeys R. Maloney, D. Boutet and apprentice C. Waddell were indisposed, replacements were made as per the Raceday Summary.
 
 
 
Race 1: COASTAL LUXE HOMES QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE        1600 Metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards considered an objection lodged by jockey K. Wilson-Taylor, rider of third placed RASHFORD, against the winner ROCK YA, ridden by A. Thompson, alleging interference over the final 200m. After considering the evidence it was established that at a point near the 200m ROCK YA shifted in and initiated contact with RASHFORD. Furthermore, contact was again established when RASHFORD shifted out over the concluding stages. Stewards were not satisfied that the interference caused to RASHFORD when ROCK YA shifted in was sufficient to alter the placings given the margin between the two horses at the finish of the event and therefore dismissed the protest declaring correct weight on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
ROCK YA (NZ) – Held up for clear running from the 600m until approaching the 400m. Jockey A. Thompson was fined $300 for using his whip on six occasions prior to the 100m.  
 
SALAMANCAS (NZ) – Slow to begin and inconvenienced shortly after the start.
 
ALASKA DE LUNE – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a minor laceration to the near hindlimb consistent with having been galloped on.
 
BOLD ROUGE – Raced wide throughout.
 
CALL ME CRAZY (NZ) – Shifted in on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
 
TRAVIATA – Raced wide throughout.
 
WHISKEY TOWER (NZ) – Shifted wider near the 700m and raced wide from that point onwards.
 
 
 
Race 2: BAKER’S DELIGHT KAWANA & MYDE RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 HANDICAP          1400 Metres
 
TEMPER THE STORM – Began awkwardly.
 
WONFORWAZZA – Slow to begin.
 
NEGATION – Disappointed for a run near the 200m and had to be checked, before shifting back to the inside to secure clear running.
 
SARODEC – Over raced passing the 1200m and steadied from heels. Approaching the 900m, obliged to steady from heels of QUEEN OF DARK when that horse was steadied. Held up for clear running approaching the 200m for a short distance.
 
BIRMINGHAM – Raced wide throughout.
 
WASSA – Slow to begin.
 
QUEEN OF DARK – After passing the 1000m, steadied from heels. Inconvenienced near the 200m when SARODEC shifted in. Apprentice B. Wheeler, rider of SARODEC, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
 
STANAGE BAY – Raced wide throughout.
 
GINASUE – Slow to begin, hampered shortly after the start and lost ground.
 
 
Race 3: 91.9 SEA FM’S BIG BREAKFAST CLASS 3 PLATE         1200 Metres
 
BILLY'S BRO – Rider A. Jones reported that her mount hung out under pressure in the home straight.
 
RUSTIC BOOM – Over-raced from approaching the 900m to the 700m.
 
THUNDER MANIA – Tightened for room on jumping and lost ground.
 
LUCKY BEAN – Near the 1000m, restrained from the heels of RUSTIC BOOM, which shifted in. Apprentice C. Collis, rider of RUSTIC BOOM, pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that he shifted in near the 1000m and tightened the rightful running of LUCKY BEAN, causing that runner to be restrained and lose its position. Apprentice Collis’s license to ride in races was suspended for 7 days commencing midnight the 21st of April 2024 and ending midnight the 28th of April 2024.
 
PRETTY LITTLE LASS – Slow to begin.
 
TORONADO ROUGE – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running from leaving the 500m until approaching the 100m.
 
QUARANTINE DREAMS (IRE) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be stepping short in its action. Trainer’s representative M. Eggleston was advised that the gelding will require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again.
 
 
Race 4: ASCENT BUILDING SOLUTIONS MAIDEN PLATE      1200 Metres
 
GOLD FEVER – Raced wide throughout and forced wider near the 700m. 
 
NITROGEN – Began awkwardly.
 
KENSINGTON'S JEWEL (NZ) – Near the 1000m, inconvenienced when PRINCE OF PROPHETS shifted in.
 
PRINCE OF PROPHETS – Slow to begin.
 
IRIDESCENCE – Slow to begin.
 
STORM DREAMER – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Trainer’s representative Mr N. Boyle was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s manners after it was reluctant to proceed to the start.
 
ALKENTER – Raced in restricted room approaching the 700m and was obliged to shift out to avoid heels.
 
JOHN’S ROAD – Tightened for room leaving the 200m when racing between KENSINGTON’S JEWEL and SECOND SUN which shifted out under pressure.
 
CHAMPONNET – Raced wide throughout. Held up rounding the home turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 200m up until the 100m.
 
 
Race 5: QUEENSLAND CAPITAL SOLUTIONS 3YO HANDICAP         1000 Metres
 
BOLD COMIC – Raced wide throughout.
 
KING OF THE JUNGLE – Shifted in abruptly on jumping making heavy contact with KING YOSHI.
 
KING YOSHI – Hampered on jumping and lost ground. Approaching the 900m, tightened for room between KING OF THE JUNGLE and DAYU which shifted out. Over raced from the 800m until the approaching the 500m. Held up for clear running from leaving the 500m and until the 200m. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m.  
 
SLIPPIN' JIMMY – Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Disappointed for a run near the 300m between AKEMI and SAY WHEN SUTTY which shifted out. Continued to be held up until leaving the 200m.
 
AKEMI – Began awkwardly.
 
 
Race 6: NORTH COAST BOATING CLASS 1 PLATE         1000 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed when FINAL SELECTION dislodged its rider when moving out of the enclosure onto the track and galloped riderless for a significant distance before being recaptured. FINAL SELECTION was declared a late scratching at 8.29pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on FINAL SELECTION be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st MALTALI 7c win, 11c place
2nd O’POLLY 11c place
Correct weight was also delayed to enable Stewards to view the patrol footage to ascertain whether EVERLASTING STARS was afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage, Stewards were comfortably satisfied that the horse had gained a fair start and correct weight was declared on the judge’s semaphored numbers.
 
MALTALI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out under pressure in the home straight and shifted out abruptly when passing the winning post, almost dislodging its rider.
 
TAWFIQ STAR – Began very awkwardly.
 
EVERLASTING STARS – Stood flat footed at the start and lost significant ground. Trainer L. Birchley was advised that EVERLASTING STARS will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
FINAL SELECTION – Bayliss –
 
O'POLLY – Cartwright -
 
YEMEAN – Restrained during the early stages to obtain cover and consequently began to over race. Continued to over race until approaching the 500m. Whilst laying in, attempted to improve into a tight run approaching the 300m between O’POLLY and GALLERY MASTER, which shifted out, and had to be checked. Jockey G. Walters, rider of GALLERY MASTER, was reprimanded pursuant to AR131(a) for shifting ground when not fully clear in this incident.
 
 
Race 7: INCLUSIVE KIDS - TENNER FOR A TINNIE CLASS 1 HANDICAP  1800 Metres
 
TAUPO TIGER – Jockey V. Duric was fined $300 for using his whip on eight occasions prior to the 100m.  
 
VARDON – Jockey D. Thornton reported his mount was under pressure throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L. White advised Stewards that she will discuss the gelding’s immediate racing future with the owners in the coming days.
 
GLEEFILLY – Slow to begin.
 
KASEAR – Stewards questioned apprentice T. Fenlon in relation to the tactics adopted in riding in a forward position in today’s event. Apprentice Fenlon advised Stewards that she has been instructed to lead, however, when she was unable to cross BLUE RAY near the 1200m, she elected to steady and settle to the outside of that runner. Trainer N. Hocking advised that at the horse’s most recent start he’d instructed the rider to ride in a forward position and after viewing the replays of previous starts, Stewards were satisfied that these instructions had attempted to be followed. Mr Hocking further added that at KASEAR’s most recent starts, the mare did not race comfortably on the synthetic surface.
 
RUDIMENTARY – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. G. Walters – careless riding – AR131(a).
 
Fines
Race 1. Jockey A. Thompson – use of the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.
Race 7. Jockey V. Duric – use of the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $300.

Suspensions
Race 3. Apprentice C. Collis – careless riding – AR 131(a) – license to ride in races suspended for 7 days commencing m/n 21/04/2024 until m/n 28/04/2024.
 
 
Absent jockeys
R. Maloney – ill – medical required
D. Boutet – injured – medical required
C. Waddell – personal reasons
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
RUSTIC BOOM, QUARANTINE DREAMS, YEMEAN, PATTI WAGGIN, RUDIMENTARY.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 3. QUARANTINE DREAMS – stepping short – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4. STORM DREAMER – reluctant to proceed to barriers – warning.
Race 6. EVERLASTING STARS – stood flat footed – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards.
 
 
Protests
Race 1. 3rd (RASHFORD) Vs. 1st (ROCK YA) - DISMISSED
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. 7. SALAMANCAS – J. Orman
Race 2. 14. SKILLED ARTIST – M. Wishart
Race 2. 18e. GINASUE – S. Collett
Race 4. 20e. DARE I SAY – A. Thompson
Race 4. 22e. JOHN’S ROAD – C. Collis
Race 4. 24e. CHAMPONNET – D. Thornton
Race 5. 8. SLIPPIN’ JIMMY – K. Wilson-Taylor
Race 7. 2. TAUPO TIGER – V. Duric
 
 
Late scratchings
Race 6. 12. FINAL SELECTION – dislodged rider on way to gates @ 8.29pm
 
 
 
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.