QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2024
 
WEATHER – Fine
TRACK RATING –  Good 4
RAIL – +6m entire
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – R. Hanson, S. Heidke, O. Legg, J. Robinson
 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
 
GENERAL
Stewards permitted the following overweights:
Race 2 – D. Turner +0.5kg
Race 7 – C. Meehan +1kg
 
Trainer B. Owen was fined $100 pursuant to LR 36(6) for failing to scratch the dual acceptor SILLY SALMON by the prescribed time.
 
Race 1: LOVE + PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MAIDEN HANDICAP  1800 M
 
TRAPEZE TORQUE – Began awkwardly.
 
EFFIE'S JOY – Slow to begin.
 
FINE AND RARE – Stewards questioned apprentice R. Thorburn in relation to the tactics adopted as the gelding had led the event from the inside barrier, setting a fast tempo during the first 600m. Apprentice R. Thorburn indicated that he had been instructed to lead from the inside barrier and when challenged by runners to his outside, the gelding over raced and resisted his attempts to restrain and steady the tempo between the 1600m and the 1200m. Stewards accepted the explanation of Apprentice R. Thorburn.
 
PRIDE OF SAVABELLA – Slow to begin. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
 
SHOW 'EM NORM – Change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Raced wide throughout. Stewards questioned Jockey M. Kennedy in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages, Jockey M. Kennedy advised stewards that she was attempting to comply with instructions in attempting to settle outside the lead and had ridden aggressively in the early stages and was still of the opinion she would be able to cross KHANT QUIT (NZ) when passing the 1600m, however attempted to restrain from the 1300m when it became apparent that KHANT QUIT (NZ) was refusing to settle and she was therefore unable to cross that runner. Stewards advised Jockey M. Kennedy that in their opinion, she had erred in failing to recognise when passing the 1400m that she would be unable to cross KHANT QUIT (NZ) and should have in their opinion, attempted to restrain her mount earlier than she had. However given her instructions, Stewards were not satisfied that this error was so unreasonable as to hold her culpable under the rules and therefore took no further action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
DIVINE CHARM – Slow to begin. Raced wide from the 900m.
 
KHANT QUIT (NZ) – Over raced during the early and middle stages. Stewards questioned jockey N Thomas in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages, Jockey N. Thomas explained that the gelding was stepping up to 1800m for the first time and was wearing blinkers, he had therefore anticipated settling outside the lead as he had not felt there was much pace in the event. He indicated that after initially placing pressure on his horse out of the barriers to cross TRAPEZE TALK, he attempted to restrain, KHANT QUIT when approaching the 1600m to allow SHOW ‘EM NORM which had improved to his outside to cross to the lead, however his mount over raced badly and did not respond to his restraint until approaching the 1200m when SHOW ‘EM NORM was then restrained and lost ground to his outside. Stewards accepted the explanation of Jockey N. Thomas.
 
Race 2: SHERRIN RENTALS BM55 HANDICAP  2200 M
 
KENSHIN MARU – Bumped with BRIEF SOJOURN passing the winning post on the 1st occasion. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SON OF SATONO (NZ) – Bumped shortly after the start.
 
RADEGAST (NZ) – Began awkwardly and bumped SON OF SATONO (NZ).
 
BRIEF SOJOURN – Began awkwardly. Bumped with KENSHIN MARU passing the winning post on the 1st occasion.
 
Race 3: CIVIL SCAPES MAIDEN HANDICAP  1200 M
 
BEFORE THE THUNDER – Shifted in on jumping. Shortly after the start, was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of LUCKY LENI which shifted in. Jockey C. Bayliss rider of LUCKY LENI was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. After being steadied shortly after the start, then raced ungenerously, shifted in and away from runners to the outside and as a result, BEFORE THE THUNDER shifted in when approaching the 1100m, tightening both SHAMOUTI and PRIDE OF VENUS. After passing the 1000m, raced ungenerously when obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of LA STELLA ATLETA which shifted in. Jockey D. Smith rider of LA STELLA ATLETA was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
KIWI SPIRIT – Slow to begin. Near the 1100m, shifted in and had to be steadied to avoid heels.
 
VESPER LYND – Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHAMOUTI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1100m, tightened for room and had to be checked when racing to the inside of PRIDE OF VENUS which was taken in by BEFORE THE THUNDER which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Whilst inclined to lay out from the 800m, was steadied from heels near the 700m and continued to lay out until entering the home straight.
 
PRIDE OF VENUS – Shifted out after the start. Approaching the 1100m, tightened for room and had to be checked when BEFORE THE THUNDER shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
 
SHE'S GOT LYRICS – Raced wide throughout.
 
FIREUPZOUS – Hampered on jumping between PRIDE OF VENUS and BEFORE THE THUNDER.
 
PUMICESTONE ROAD – Over raced passing the 800m.
 
Race 4: FRASER-KIRK PLASTIC SURGERY BM58 HANDICAP  1600 M
 
ARIZONA DREAMING – Brushed the inside running rail passing the 1200m.
 
GRANNY'S REWARD – Shifted in after the start and bumped GULF OF SIDRA. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its off foreleg. Trainer J. Bruce was advised GRANNY’S REWARD would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
 
WARRANT – Rider dropped his whip near the 150m.
 
ALL I WANT IS YOU – Slow to begin.
 
APERITIVO (NZ) – Began awkwardly.
 
LUMIERE – Approaching the 200m was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied between SILVER GODDESS and ROCKED which shifted out under pressure. Jockey C. Meehan rider of ROCKED was severely reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident.
 
NITROGLYCERINE – Lost off hind plate.
 
SET ABLAZE – Stood flat footed and lost significant ground. Over raced during the middle stages. Raced three wide from the 1000m.  
 
GULF OF SIDRA – Shifted out after the start and bumped GRANNY’S REWARD. Over raced at heels near the 1300m.
 
ON THE TIGHTROPE – Obliged to race in restricted room near the 1300m when racing to the inside of ROCKED which shifted in.
 
RED STAR RUBI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Stewards questioned Apprentice C. Baker regarding the tactics adopted on entering the home straight, where it appeared there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of ALL I WANT IS YOU, however at that point Apprentice Baker elected to ease and shift back to the inside of that runner. Apprentice Baker indicated that she had been instructed to avoid shifting wider on the track in and to attempt to improve into clear running where possible and she was therefore mindful of those instructions when taking this option. Apprentice Baker after viewing the footage of the race, agreed that in hindsight, it would have been a more favourable option to attempt to improve outside ALL I WANT IS YOU at that point of the race. Stewards advised Apprentice Baker that whilst they were of the opinion she had erred at this point, they were not satisfied that her option was so unreasonable considering her instructions and status as an apprentice and took no further action.
 
Race 5: BEN LIDDELL CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 3 HANDICAP  1000 M
 
SHAKO – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted as the horse settled at the rear of the field in contrast to its most recent racing pattern. Jockey C. Bayliss stated that from a wide barrier, he was of the view that the horse would have more natural early speed and had anticipated settling in a more forward position, however it quickly became apparent that he would be unable to cross the runners to his inside and elected to steady in order to obtain a position closer to the fence. Mr Bayliss also added that the horse would appreciate a step up to 1200m.
 
BILLY'S BRO – Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
 
I STOLE IT – Began awkwardly and lost ground. After being held up rounding the home turn, became awkward at heels near the 400m when attempting to improve where there was insufficient room. Had some difficulty securing clear running near the 300m and 200m.
 
BONDED AFFAIR – Shifted in after the start. Raced wide and was steadied near the 700m when OBEROI PRINCESS shifted in.
 
OBEROI PRINCESS – Raced wide throughout.
 
PLATINUM LIES – Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 6: 123TRAVEL BM58 HANDICAP  1000 M
 
TARGETED – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
SUPER ZAMBONI – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
 
STEP ALONG – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Jockey C. Sutherland rider of STAR OF KINGS pled guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR 131(a) in that when approaching the 350m, he failed to stop riding and straighten his mount STAR OF KINGS, when his mount commenced to shift out under pressure, forcing TORQUE ABOUT MAGIC out, tightening the running of STEP ALONG onto the hind quarters of TARGETED, causing STEP ALONG to be checked by its rider. Jockey C. Sutherlands license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days commencing midnight 10/11/2024 up to an including midnight 17/11/2024.
 
TAPIS MAGIQUE – Began awkwardly.
 
GRANDEUR ROSE – Began awkwardly.
 
Race 7: ELITE LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES BM58 HANDICAP 1300 M
 
KUBWA – Lost near fore plate. Bumped on the hind quarters by BARELLO when rounding the home turn and became unbalanced as a consequence. Jockey C. Bayliss rider of BARELLO was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
 
PINKUS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BARELLO – After being held up rounding the home turn, shifted out in an attempt to improve where there was insufficient room, resulting in BARELLO making contact with the hind quarters of KUBWA and causing both horses to become unbalanced.
 
ITALIAN DANCER – When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey L. Tarrant stated he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance, he indicated that his mount did not travel well at any stage of the event and was under pressure from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SMART ACTION – Began awkwardly.
 
KAMARIYA – Raced wide throughout.
 
I AM JIMMY – Began awkwardly.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3 – Jockey C. Bayliss – AR 131(a) – careless riding.
Race 4 – Jockey C. Meehan – AR 131(a) – careless riding – severe reprimand.
 
Fines
Race 6 – Trainer B. Owen – LR 36(6) – failure to scratch dual acceptor by the prescribed time – $100.

Suspensions
Race 6 – Apprentice C. Sutherland – AR 131(a) – careless riding – license to ride in races suspended for a period of 7 days commencing m/n 10/11/2024 up to and including m/n 17/11/2024.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race.
RADEGAST, GRANNY’S REWARD, SILVER GODDESS, STAR OF KINGS, PINKUS, BARELLO.
Horses swabbed post-race.
All winners, EFFIE’S JOY, PINKUS.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4 – GRANNY’S REWARD – lame off foreleg – veterinary clearance required.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2:         3 FLYING ROTHE - Corey Sutherland (a3/56kg),
Race 3:         16 PRIDE OF VENUS - Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg),
                    17e LA STELLA ATLETA - Dale Smith
                    19e FIREUPZOUS - Karl Zechner
                    21e PUMICESTONE ROAD - Nathan Thomas
Race 4:         3 WARRANT - Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg),
                    5 APERITIVO (NZ) - Dylan Turner
                    6 LUMIERE - Brandon Lerena
                    12 GULF OF SIDRA - Luke Tarrant
Race 5:         6 I STOLE IT - Rob Thorburn (a3/52kg),
                    8 FAST FUSION - Corey Sutherland (a3/56kg),
Race 6:         4 SPIRIT OF STORM - Brandon Lerena
                    10 SUPER ZAMBONI - Dale Smith
                    18e GRANDEUR ROSE - Luke Tarrant
Race 7:         5 BARELLO - Corey 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.