QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
Sunday 15th September 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Soft 5; Good 4 (12:17pm)
RAIL – True Entire Course
PENETROMETER – 6.36
 
OFFICIALS
 
Stewards – J. Williamson (Chair), K. Daly, A. Schofield, P. Reardon; L. De Witt – Rowson (Asst. Steward)
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards permitted the following overweight:
Race 3: 8 WICKED’N’ LOVIN’IT – M. Cahill +1kg (55kg)
 
As Apprentice D. McGillivray was not riding for acceptable reasons, Stewards permitted the rider changes as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.
 
SHARMAN PETE (Race 4) was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 11:36am due to presenting lame in the near fore leg. Trainer L. Freedman was advised the gelding would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
The track was upgraded to a Good 4 at 12:17pm.
 
Race 1: WALTERS REAL ESTATE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP       1000 M
 
EAGLE'S FIRE – Began awkwardly.
 
MISHY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer R. Tyrell was advised the filly would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
SIDLED – Commenced to hang out from the 800m, and as a result raced wide from that point onwards, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Trainer M. Lakey was advised the gelding would be required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
 
TREVATT COURT – Slow to begin.
 
Race 2: SHANAHAN FAMILY LAW MAIDEN PLATE         1200 M
 
The start of this race was delayed due to gear adjustments required on MIGRATORY (blinkers incorrectly fitted over the bridle), MADAME LEXIS (tongue tie re-fitted) and MISTING (bridle tightened). Trainer N. Hocking was reprimanded pursuant to AR106(2) for failing to correctly apply gear to MIGRATORY. 
 
CHEERFUL CAT – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
EIGHT CYLINDERS (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
LIKE SMOKE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
LONJOURNO – Connections advised a change of tactics, from the wide barrier, to be ridden with cover if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly.
 
ZEPHALONG – Raced wide for the majority.
 
FASHION FLASH – After becoming fractious in the mounting enclosure, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was subsequently cleared to start. Began awkwardly. Leaving the 100m, inconvenienced when tightened for room between LONJOURNO and THE TORQUE FACTOR which shifted out under pressure. Jockey R. Dolan was advised to show greater care and to stop riding and straighten in similar circumstances. After the running of the race, it was noted the filly had lost its near fore plate.
 
MADAME LEXIS – Jockey R. Stewart reported shortly after the start, his saddle shifted slightly causing him to be placed at a disadvantage throughout.
 
MISTING – Connections advised a change of tactics, to be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. Was unable to cross runners to its inside, and as a result raced in the second half of the field. Raced wide for the majority. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey A. Jones stated she was unable to muster early speed and when asked for an effort at the top of the straight, did not initially quicken however, finished the race off strongly.
 
TINY WONDER – Slow to begin.
 
BEHIND THE SCENES – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 3: AUSTRALIAN ENERGY ANALYTICS PINK RIBBON CUP CLASS 4 HANDICAP      1600 M
 
BALTIC COAST (IRE) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. BALTIC COAST (IRE) was treated for pain relief and stabilised before being transported to a nearby veterinary surgery for further assessment. Trainer K. Lees was advised the gelding would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming. After the running of the race, it was noted the gelding had lost its off fore plate.
 
COLLEAGUES (NZ) – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
O'MISS BEHAVING – When the pace of the race slackened approaching the 1200m, was obliged to steady from heels.
 
ULTIMATE OUTCOME – Slow to begin.
 
WICKED'N' LOVIN'IT – When the pace of the race slackened approaching the 1200m, obliged to steady from heels. Again, restrained from heels approaching the 800m.
 
SCHOONA THE BETTER – Jockey N. Beriman reported it was not her intention to lead however, she believed there was a lack of pace in the event, and after beginning well, she elected to press forward to obtain a position nearer the rail.
 
Race 4: MAROOCHY RSL MAIDEN HANDICAP         1800 M
 
GOOD KARMA underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after becoming fractious and then cast in the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 3:00pm. Trainer P. Jenkins was advised the mare would require a further barrier certificate prior to resuming.
 
On the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all bets on GOOD KARMA to be refunded in full with the following deductions to apply:
1st - LOYALTY COUNTS – 17c win, 22c place.
2nd - MR TADASHI – 15c place.
3rd - DURBAN HARBOUR – 12c place.
 
MR TADASHI – Laid in for the majority of the event, particularly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting clinical signs of a poor recovery.
 
LADY DEANNE – Jockey G. Cartwright reported the mare did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg. Trainer R. Cameron was advised LADY DEANNE would require veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
Race 5: IDSS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP  1800 M
 
SIR LEONIDAS – Stewards questioned Jockey M. Gray regarding his tactics adopted and the gelding’s overall performance. He indicated it had been his intention to ride the horse in a forward position similar to the horse’s most recent start. Stewards questioned Jockey M. Gray as to whether when over-racing in a three wide position, he could have ridden with vigour in order to cross leaders. Jockey M. Gray indicated he had given consideration to this, however; was of the opinion that AIDEN would have an opportunity to shift onto the fence behind the leader which would afford him a position one off the fence outside that horse. He added after passing the 1200m, this circumstance did eventuate however, he was forced to remain three wide when M. Rodd the rider of AIDEN pressured his mount to stay one off outside the lead at that point. Jockey M. Gray added when leaving the 600m, despite placing pressure on his mount the gelding did not respond and commenced to lose ground. However, over the concluding stages SIR LEONIDAS did improve and he was obliged to direct his mount out in the home straight when inclined to lay in. Stewards noted the comments and took no further action.
 
HELL FOLLOWS – Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: CENTURY 21 LIFESTYLE, CALOUNDRA BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000 M
 
CAPITAL CHASE – Began awkwardly. Shifted out near the 400m to obtain clear running.
 
DEALING'S DONE – Raced wide without cover for the majority. Forced wider when TORQUE ABOUT MAGIC shifted out to improve near the 500m.
 
STARLEA – Began awkwardly.
 
KERNEL BOOM – When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey C. Graham stated from the wide alley, she had been instructed to ride in the second half of the field, and the gelding did not travel strongly in the early stages and despite laying in under pressure in the home straight, was doing its best work late in the event. Stable representative for R. Heathcote advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
TORQUE ABOUT MAGIC – Forced wider near the 400m when CAPITAL CHASE shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
DAINTREE DREAMING – Required farrier attention to the near fore plate prior to the running of the race.
 
EARLSTON – Inconvenienced near the 900m when PRINCE OF SOOVIEW shifted in. Forced wider near the 400m when CAPITAL CHASE shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
Race 7: BURLESQUE L'AMOUR CLASS 1 HANDICAP         1400 M
 
NAAHRO – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
MERCHANT FLYER – Held up for clear running from the 600m until approaching the 500m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from leaving the 400m until leaving the 300m. 
 
UMETINI – Near the 1200m, checked when tightened for room between THOUGHT CRIME (NZ) which shifted in and away from HEREDITARY (NZ) despite the efforts of its rider and REPHRASE which shifted out after improving onto the heels of NEWMARKET MISS which was steadied and shifted out when allowing BEEN A SECRET to cross at that point. Stewards enquired into this incident and found no rider at fault taking no further action. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
COOK ISLAND GIRL – Tightened for room at the start between NAAHRO which shifted in and BEEN A SECRET which shifted out. Near the 1200m, checked from the heels of UMETINI when that horse lost ground.
 
LOVEZELADY – Began awkwardly.
 
REPHRASE – Near the 1200m, shifted out after improving onto the heels of NEWMARKET MISS which steadied and shifted out. Again, obliged to steady from heels and lost ground near the 1100m when the pace of the race slackened. Leaving the 300m, inconvenienced when MERCHANT FLYER shifted in to secure clear running.  
 
Race 8:COASTLINE MINI GARAGE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP    1200 M
 
BAD EDUCATION – Began awkwardly. Restrained from heels leaving the 700m when the pace of the race slackened. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
CRACKER ESSGEE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. In light of today’s performance, Trainer R. Pereira was advised the gelding would be stood down from metropolitan and provincial meetings until form improves.
 
LOST HIS BEANS – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Jockey J. Orman reported he had planned to settle in a more forward position however, his mount was slow to begin, and he elected to steady and trail the field.
 
WHISTLING SPIRIT – Began awkwardly. Restrained from heels leaving the 700m when the pace of the race slackened. Held up rounding the home turn until the 300m.
 
BADDA BOOM BABY – Held up rounding the home turn until the 300m.
 
GULF OF SAROS – Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event. Whilst weakening near the 250m, was steadied when placed in restricted room. 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2: 12 MIGRATORY – N. Hocking – AR106(2) - failure to correctly apply gear.
 
Absent jockeys
D. McGillivray – no medical required.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses sampled pre-race.
Race 2: MADAME LEXIS
Race 5: HELL FOLLOWS
Race 6: LITTLEMISSCANCAN
Race 7: BLUMSTIEN
Race 8: CRACKER ESSGEE, KEEPMEINTHELOPE
 
Horses sampled post-race.
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: 6 MISHY – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 1: 7 SIDLED – hung out – official trial required.
Race 3: 1 BALTIC COAST (IRE) – lame off fore leg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4: 4 SHARMAN PETE – lame near fore leg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 4: 9 GOOD KARMA – fractious in the barriers – further barrier certificate required.
Race 4: 10 LADY DEANNE – lame near fore leg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 8: 6 CRACKER ESSGEE – poor performance – stood down from metropolitan and provincial meetings until form improves.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2: 8 ZEPHALONG – B. Wheeler
Race 2: 9 BLESSED DAY – K. Zechner
Race 2: 13 THE TORQUE FACTOR – R. Dolan
Race 2: 18e BEHIND THE SCENES – D. Smith
Race 4: 11 MERRIDY ROSE – C. Baker
Race 5: 11 HELL FOLLOWS – R. Stewart
Race 6: 12 LITTLEMISSCANCAN – C. Baker
Race 7: 17e THOUGHT CRIME (NZ) – C. Baker
 
Late scratchings
Race 4: 4 SHARMAN PETE (Vets @ 11:36am)
Race 4: 9 GOOD KARMA (Vets @ 3:00pm)
 
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.