QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST, SUNDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE              TRACK RATING –  GOOD 3         RAIL – 5M
PENETROMETER – 6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, P. Zimmerman, C. Albrecht
Betting Steward – W. Flynn
Clerk of Scales – J. Robinson 
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, S. Heidke
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
 
GENERAL
 
As P. Hammersley and A. Spinks were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.
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From BRC, 11.2.17 – Race 9.
 
Trainer R. Heathcote reported that Oberland had lost its near fore plate in running.
 
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Race 1: Yalumba Class 1 H’cap – 1200m
 
TOP PEAK – Examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the start after coming into contact with the outside fence and dislodging its rider behind the barriers. Apprentice T. Brooker reported it had not been her intention to lead, however the horse began well and she was unable to obtain cover.  
 
IN TAIWAN – Slow to begin.
 
WINE BARREL – Overraced at heels due to the steady pace set in the early stages. Steadied from heels after passing the 400m when inclined to lay in.  
 
RED REASON – Overraced at heels due to the steady pace set in the early stages.
Race 2: Hot 91.1 Ladies Oaks Day 2nd June 2017 Maiden H’cap – 1400m
 
BLOOMIN’ ARRY – Shifted out abruptly at the start and lost ground.
 
LAUDABLE LEMON – Held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 300m. Then laid out under pressure for the remainder of the event.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
 
APRILES LUCK – Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight until near the 200m.
 
DASTERDLY DAN – Laid out under pressure in the home straight and shifted out near the 200m, making contact with PRIMAL TOUCH, and then continued to lay out under pressure and was hampered and steadied near the 50m when tightened for room between PRIMAL TOUCH and LAUDABLE LEMON, which shifted out under pressure. Apprentice C. Bayliss, rider of LAUDABLE LEMON, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount.
 
 
Race 3: XXXX Class 3 Plate – 1400m
 
PROMISCUOUS – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bled from both nostrils during the race. Connections were advised that the horse would now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.
 
 
Race 4: Caloundra Cup 1st July Maiden H’cap – 1000m
 
RED AXE – Declared a late scratching at 3.30 due to transport difficulties.
 
DIAMONDINE – Slow to begin.
 
TIPSY – Buffeted on jumping away.
 
RUSTIC VIEW –  After viewing the video footage stewards observed that RUSTIC VIEW had an awkward action and after performing poorly a veterinary examination was ordered  which found no abnormalities.   Trainer  J. Johnston  indicated he would recommend to connections to consider retiring the mare.   Stewards advised Mr Johnston that if connections continued with the horse’s racing preparation, it would be required to barrier trial satisfactorily in an official trial prior to its next race start.
 
 
Race 5: #SCTURFClub QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1000m
 
FATAL RENDEZVOUS – After being loaded into the barriers was found to have injured its off hind hip and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5.43 pm on veterinary advice.  Following the event, all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.
 
7 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
8 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets for the win
14 cents in the dollar on the face value 2nd place bets
8 cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
Starting prices subject to deduction.
 
BOGEY MAN – Became fractious in the enclosure, reared and slipped. In this incident the breastplate on the gelding was damaged.  The gelding underwent a veterinary examination  after arriving at the barriers and also had the breastplate and tongue-tie replaced at the barriers. Was tightened for room shortly after the start, clipped heels and blundered, losing significant ground.
 
LOVE BITES – Slow to begin.
 
MAKUBA – After being slow to begin, then clipped the heels of another runner and blundered, losing significant ground.
 
LILLIE EVANGELENE – Jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, inconveniencing another runner. Apprentice T .Brooker reported her mount raced greenly throughout.
 
HAPPY HOOVES – Was taken wider shortly after the start.
 
REAL MACHINE – Shifted out abruptly at the start despite the efforts of its rider, causing interference to other runners.  Jockey M. Cahill reported that his mount hung out throughout and became progressively worse under pressure in the home straight, placing him at a disadvantage over the concluding stages.
 
KYLIE’S KISSES – Slow to begin.
 
BEYOND BRAVE – Improved onto heels and had to be steadied near the 800m and again near the 600m.
 
HAYLEE PRINCE – Was obliged to steady from heels near the 600m when the pace slackened. The horse then raced greenly until entering the home straight.
 
 
Race 6: Functions @ SCTC Class 5 H’cap – 1600m
 
I FEEL GOOD – Slow to begin.
 
JUST AS LOYAL – Slow to begin.
 
ANYMORE – Raced with its head in the air passing the 1300m when being restrained in an attempt to secure cover.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 7: WWW.SCTC.COM.Au Benchmark 70 H’cap – 1000m
 
GODZONE GIRL– Declared a late scratching at 3.30 pm due to transport difficulties.
 
SIMPLY MING – Slow to begin.
 
FINE FERGUS – Slow to begin.
 
CHASING LIBERTY – Slow to begin.
 
REAL GOOD – Rider M. Cahill obliged to take hold and lose ground at approximately the 900m.   Apprentice Z. White pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that at approximately the 900m  she shifted in whilst riding her mount along when insufficiently clear of SIROCAN, which resulted in that horse being taken in onto the rightful running of REAL GOOD, resulting in jockey M. Cahill having to take hold  of that horse and lose ground at approximately the 900m.  Apprentice White was suspended from riding in races for  a period covered by 8 days, to commence at midnight, 12 February and to expire at midnight, 20 February.
 
SIROCAN – Raced 3 wide without cover.
 
 
Race 8: Weddings @ SCTC Class 1 H’cap – 1600m
 
MINSK – The start of this race was delayed when the horse lost its near hind plate after leaving the enclosure, and after attempting to reattach the plate, the decision was made, after consultation with trainer K. Walker, to allow the horse to race bare foot behind as the farrier was unable to reattach the plate due to the horse being fractious.  Raced with its head in the air when being restrained in the early stages. Held up rounding the home turn and obliged to alter course shortly after entering the home straight to secure clear running.  
 
LADY ATHENA – Slow to begin. Clipped heels and blundered after passing the 600m when SON OF JUSTICE shifted out to improve around STAINER.  Jockey S. Bogenhuber was reprimanded for shifting ground when not fully clear.
 
STAINER – Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to a position outside the lead.  
 
FOXWHISTLE – Jockey M. Cahill reported his disappointment with the horse’s performance and attributed this to his mount racing too keenly in front and therefore not running out a strong 1600m.  He indicated he recommended to connections to drop the mare back in distance and attempt to secure cover as he felt it would settle if given that opportunity. A post race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 2.           Corey Bayliss – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 8.           Skye Bogenhuber – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Suspensions
Race 7.           Zoe White – A/jockey – C/riding – 8 days – M/n 12.2.17 to m/n 20.2.17 - AR137(a)*
 
Absent jockeys
P. Hammersley – Illness – Cert. required*
A. Spinks – Injured – Cert. required*
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 4.           Rustic View – Poor performance/awkward action – Trial – AR8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 3.           Promiscuous – Bled both nostrils – 3 mth bar from racing. – AR53A
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3.           Kikongo – M. Hellyer
Race 5.           Beyond Brave – N. Day
Race 6.           Really Reilly – R. Stewart
 
Late scratchings
Race 4.          Red Axe – 3.30 pm
Race 5.          Fatal Rendezvous - 5.43 pm
Race 7.          Godzone Girl – 3.30 pm
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision