QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB

SATURDAY 25th JANUARY 2025

WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING – Soft (5); Good (4) after Race 1 RAIL – True
PENETROMETER – 6.45

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Goold
Stewards – J. Williamson, K. Daly, A. Schofield, H. Matthews, J. Robinson

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
From Eagle Farm 18th January 2025 Race 7 Trainer J. Mason advised that TORO STRIKE will now undergo knee surgery.


GENERAL
Stewards approved the following overweight:
Race 3. J. Huxtable +0.5kg


Race 1: COASTLINE BMW QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP        1000 Metres
 
VEGA NOVA – Slow to begin. Whilst racing greenly in the middle stages, shifted in abruptly and contacted the running rail near the 700m.
 
JAGGERY – Raced wide throughout. Cast the off fore plate.
 
VAREJO – Jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that the gelding raced flat and may not have backed up from a jumpout earlier this week. Stable representative for the Kendrick stable reported that they would monitor how VAREJO pulled up, however would likely continue with the current preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
ALIQUAM – Momentarily held up for clear running near the 500m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight until leaving the 200m. After passing the 100m, shifted inwards in an attempt to secure clear running and in doing so became awkwardly placed at heels and went to the line without being fully tested. When questioned regarding the tactics she adopted over the final 150m, jockey S. Rutledge stated that she endeavoured to secure a run between BELLOVE and VEGA NOVA, as she had committed herself to this position leaving the 150m. When questioned as to whether there was opportunity to shift to the outside of BELLOVE approaching the 150m, Ms Rutledge stated that if she continued to shift out at that point she would have become awkwardly placed at the heels of BELLOVE, however in hindsight and after reviewing the footage, she agreed with Stewards that she had erred in not taking the opportunity to shift to the outside of BELLOVE which would then have allowed her mount an unimpeded run to the finish. In assessing her ride over the final 150m, Stewards formed the opinion that this had been an error of judgement, which did not affect the finishing position of ALIQUAM and that this error was not so unreasonable as to be culpable under the rules.
 
LOVEBUG – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer W. Bannerot was advised that LOVEBUG will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
Following the running of this race, the track was upgraded to a Good (4).
 

Race 2:  THE X3. COASTLINE BMW CLASS 3 PLATE              1600 Metres
 
LIBERTY STEPS – Near the 900m, obliged to check from heels when the pace of the race slackened.
 
ONE THING COUNTS – Near the 900m, obliged to check from heels when the pace of the race slackened.
 
VALIMI – Approaching the 1400m, had to be steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of PIERONTI which shifted in. Apprentice E. Lang, rider of PIERONTI, was advised to exercise more care. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of mild heat stress.
 
ZAHER – Slow to begin. Had to be steadied approaching the 1300m when placed in restricted room to the inside of PIERONTI which shifted in. Apprentice E. Lang, rider of PIERONTI, was advised to exercise more care. Had to be steadied near the 1200m, when HALF LISTENING shifted in.
 
PIERONTI – Momentarily steadied near the 250m when VALIMI shifted out under pressure.
 
TRAPEDO – After passing the 1200m, obliged to steady from the heels of ZAHER.
 
 
Race 3: THE M5. COASTLINE BMW BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP             2200 Metres
 
On arrival at the barriers, STREET GLORY underwent a veterinary examination at the request of its rider and was found to be lame in the right foreleg and was declared a late scratching at 1.22pm. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets placed on STREET GLORY be refunded with the following deductions to apply:
1st VAGUER 4c win, 4c place
2nd ARIZONA DREAMING 5c place
3rd PUNJABI LANDING 4c place
 
Trainer J. Wigginton was advised that STREET GLORY would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
 
PUNJABI LANDING – Obliged to alter course at the 250m to secure clear running.
 
DISPUTED RIVER – When asked to comment, jockey K. Wilson-Taylor reported that his mount failed to travel throughout and compounded over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stable representative B. Kendrick was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.
 
LIKEABEEL – Slow to begin. Underwent a post race veterinary examination after blundering badly on pulling up which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Rider J. Orman was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
VENTUROUS – Due to traffic difficulties, jockey R. Maloney was replaced by jockey A. Mallyon.
 
GIDDY GAN’S JOY – Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in leaving the 600m and continued to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
 
REEL WILD – Slow to begin.

 
Race 4: THE Ix2. COASTLINE BMW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP          1000 Metres
 
SPYWIRE – Raced wide throughout
 
SHOWS A SIGN – Raced in restricted room passing the 800m.
 
DEFIANT BOOM – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey K. Wilson-Taylor could offer no excuses. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying an upper respiratory noise. Trainer’s representative B. Kendrick was advised that DEFIANT BOOM will require a veterinary clearance inclusive of the results of an endoscopic examination, as well as a satisfactory barrier trial prior to racing again.
 
BELEGATO – After passing the 700m, improved onto heels and had to be restrained. Continued to race on heels and was held up for clear running until entering the home straight. Laid in during the early stages of the home straight.
 
COSMO CENTAURUS – Apprentice B. Wheeler was fined $200 under the provisions of AR143(14)(a) for only claiming 1kg of his 1.5kg allowance. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
DAZZLING DIAMOND – Fractious in the barriers and as a result was slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 800m. Shifted out abruptly passing the 100m obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten.

 
Race 5: THE X5. COASTLINE BMW QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP          1400 Metres
 
PROVANCE – Change of tactics – to be ridden further forward if circumstances permit. Ridden accordingly.
 
FACUNDO – As jockey R. Maloney was overweight, he was replaced by jockey J. Huxtable. Jockey R. Maloney was fined $300 under the provisions of under AR190(3). Slow to begin.
 
CREATIVITY MISS – Held up for clear running from the 400m until becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of ELECTRIC BRAE, which shifted in near the 300m. Leaving the 300m, when awkwardly placed to the inside of ELECTRIC BRAE shifted in and bumped HEY CHARDONNAY. Continued to have difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 200m.
 
ATOMIC CLOCK – Slow to begin.
 
VIENNA WHO – Became awkward in its stride approaching the 500m. Rider A. Jones reported that in her opinion the short back up between runs may not have suited the filly. Trainer D. Bell advised that VIENNA WHO would now go for a spell. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
 
HEY CHARDONNAY – Bumped by CREATIVITY MISS near the 300m and became unbalanced.
 
ELECTRIC BRAE – Approaching the 300m, was obliged to shift in when awkwardly placed at the heels of PROVANCE (J. Orman) which shifted out marginally. Rider J. Orman was advised to stop and straighten his mounts in future.  Approaching the 200m, bumped by CREATIVITY MISS which improved to its inside and as a consequence ELECTRIC BRAE became unbalanced and had to be steadied.
 
 
Race 6: THE iX1. COASTLINE BMW BENCHMARK 80 HANDICAP          1000 Metres
 
KINGSTON’S HERE – Over raced during the early stages.
 
IMMORAL – Held up for clear running from the 350m until the 250m, then again held up approaching the 150m until approaching the 50m.
 
RELIABLE RUBY – Began awkwardly. Jockey R. Curatolo was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(i) for using his whip on consecutive strides prior to the 100m.  
 
HEARTONI – Taken wider near the 300m when FLAMING CONQUEST shifted out slightly.
 
SECRET REVOLUTION – Trainer C. Munce was fined $200 under the provisions of LR67(1) for the late declaration of rider. Raced wide throughout.
 
WILD BOTANICA – Obliged to race in restricted room rounding the home turn when awkwardly placed at the heels of ZINGALONG. Forced wider approaching the 300m when HEARTONI shifted out, and as a result made contact with the hindquarters of ZINGALONG.
 
TERMAGANT – Held up for clear running from the 500m until leaving the 300m when disappointed for a run and obliged to check from the heels of ZINGALONG which shifted out after being bumped by WILD BOTANICA.
 
ZINGALONG – Raced wide throughout. Near the 300m, after being bumped on the hindquarters by WILD BOTANICA commenced to shift in before being corrected by its rider, and as a result shifted out causing TERMAGANT to be checked from its heels.
 
 
Race 7: THE 3. COASTLINE BMW BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP          1200 Metres
 
GIVARA – Slow to begin.
 
OCEANS OF ENERGY – Inconvenienced at the 150m by OUR DRUMMER which shifted out to avoid the heels of the tiring PIA MIA.
 
RIMBAUD – Brushed with STREAK OF WINNING at the 150m.
 
WINSOME STAR – Slow to begin.
 
STREAK OF WINNING – Brushed with RIMBAUD at the 150m.  
 
TELLEZ – Reared as the start was effected and lost significant ground. This resulted in apprentice B. Wheeler making heavy contact with the cross beam of the barriers. Apprentice Wheeler was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
LIKE SMOKE – Slow to begin.
 
OUR DRUMMER – Approaching the 150m, improved onto the heels of the tiring PIA MIA, shifted out and bumped OCEANS OF ENERGY.

 
Race 8: COASTLINE BMW SUNSHINE COAST CUP             1400 Metres
 
SINAWANN – Raced wide throughout.
 
OUGHTON – Raced wide throughout. Jockey J. Huxtable reported that in his opinion, the gelding raced flat.
 
COTTEE – Bumped on jumping.
 
INVER PARK – Jockey A. Mallyon reported that in his opinion, INVER PARK did not feel entirely comfortable on today’s racing surface and was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right foreleg. Trainer K. Lees was advised that INVER PARK will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.  Jockey Mallyon was reprimanded under AR114(2)(a) for failing to report to Stewards a condition that may have affected his mounts performance.
 
IRISH SONGS – Raced wide throughout.
 
JETTY – Began awkwardly.
 
POCKET FULL – Bumped at the start and lost ground. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight, and again over the final 100m.
 
DEVASTATE – Jockey A. Jones reported that her mount may have raced too keenly, being first up today.
 
PARTY FOR TWO – Cast the near hind plate. Jockey N. Beriman reported that in her opinion, the mare did not run out a strong 1400m.
 
UNDER THE CAP – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
HYDE – Hampered after the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the left hindleg. Trainer’s representative T. Pollard was advised that HYDE will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling again.
 
KIPLING’S JOURNEY – Raced wide throughout.  
 
 
Race 9: THE i4. COASTLINE BMW CLASS 6 PLATE             1200 Metres
 
EZEKEIL – Raced wide throughout. Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Near the 400m, bumped with READY FOR ANYTHING which shifted out to improve.
 
READY FOR ANYTHING – Over raced during the early stages. Bumped with EZEKEIL near the 400m.
 
BEWS – Slow to begin. Over raced during the early stages
 
STANDING ORDER – Bumped heavily by DIVINE OKAY on jumping, clipped heels and blundered. Raced wide throughout.
 
YOSHINO – Began awkwardly. Over raced during the early stages. Jockey J. Bayliss dropped his whip leaving the 100m.
 
DEEP BLAST – Raced wide throughout.
 
DIVINE OKAY – Began awkwardly and shifted out.
 
 
Race 10: THE M2. COASTLINE BMW BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP         1400 Metres
 
RISING PACIFIC – Slow to begin.
 
TOESONTHENOSE – Had difficulty securing clear running over the final 100m.
 
TRIFLING – Bumped on a number of occasions passing the 800m when DENIED attempted to shift out around heels to improve. Jockey A. Jones reported that the mare raced too keenly during the middle stages and as a result compounded in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed to mare to be displaying symptoms of severe heat stress.
 
DENIED – Attempted to shifted out near the 800m, bumped heavily with TRIFLING and as a result was steadied. A post race veterinary examination revealed that DENIED had bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion that the mare had bled, trainer J. Bruce was advised that DENIED will now incur a lifetime ban from racing.  
 
GALIFIANAKIS – Slow to begin.
 


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Jockey R. Curatolo – use of whip in consecutive strides – AR132(7)(a)(i).
Race 8. Jockey A. Mallyon – failing to report condition – AR114(2)(a).


Fines
Race 4. Apprentice B. Wheeler – failing to claim full allowance – AR143(14)(a) - $200.
Race 5. Jockey R. Maloney – accepting a ride when overweight – AR190(3) - $300.
Race 6. Trainers C & C Munce – late declaration of rider – LR67(1) - $200.

 

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ZAHER, RADEGAST, BLITZUM, DEVASTATE, PARTY FOR TWO, LOST IN TRANSIT.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners; IRISH SONGS.

Warnings/bars
Race 1. LOVEBUG – lame right fore – veterinary clearance required.
Race 3. STREET GLORY – lame right fore – late scratching – veterinary clearance required.
Race 3. DISPUTED RIVER – poor performance – barrier trial to satisfaction of Stewards.
Race 4. DEFIANT BOOM – upper respiratory noise – veterinary clearance inclusive of endoscopic examination & barrier trial.
Race 8. HYDE – lame near hindleg – veterinary clearance required.
Race 8. INVER PARK – lame right foreleg – veterinary clearance required.  
 
Bleeders
Race 10. DENIED – bled both nostrils – second occasion – lifetime ban from racing.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. 6. BONFIRE SPARK – M. Du Plessis
Race 5. 4. FACUNDO – J. Huxtable
Race 6. 11. SECRET REVOLUTION – J. Huxtable
Race 7. 17. OUR DRUMMER – N. Beriman
Race 8. 3. COTTEE – S. Collett
Race 9. 18. DIVINE OKAY – B. Wheeler
Race 9. 19. STEP ON FIRE – M. Du Plessis
Race 10. 19. RUNWITHTHETIDE – B. Wheeler
Race 10. 22. NORTH CHANNEL – M. Du Plessis
 

Late scratchings
Race 3. 12. STREET GLORY – on veterinary advice @1.22pm



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.