QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                                     RAIL – 1M                 PENETROMETER – 6.4
TRACK RATING – SOFT 7
                                    SOFT 6 (After R1)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, C. Albrecht, E. Barron, C. Fedrick
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants – J. Crompton, K. Warwick
Starter – R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski
 
Race 1: ARUNDEL TAVERN CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1000M
 
MR HENNESSY – Trainer D. Murphy was fined $100 for the late declaration of B. Grylls as rider.
 
LIPSYNC – Reared and blundered shortly after the start, losing significant ground.
 
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to SOFT 6.
 
Race 2: ALEX SURF CLUB C,G&E CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when both THE INFLAMER and KEEP ON ROCKING became fractious in the barriers. After being removed and undergoing veterinary examinations, THE INFLAMER was cleared to start and KEEP ON ROCKING was declared a late scratching at 2:56 pm on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight stewards ordered that all monies invested on KEEP ON ROCKING be refunded, with deductions of 16 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets.
 
GRAND CHEVAL – Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Race 3: POOLE GROUP C,G&E CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M
 
WALTHAM – Jumped awkwardly, almost dislodging its rider. Laid in in the home straight.

Race 4: NORTH COAST FOODS F&M CLASS 2 H'CAP – 1400M
 
I CAN’T SEE WHO – J. Orman reported to stewards that he was disappointed with his mount’s overall performance as the horse had obtained a favourable position outside the lead and did not let down as expected in the home straight.
 
HIDDEN GOLD – Stewards questioned M. Hellyer regarding the tactics he adopted in the event as HIDDEN GOLD led, which is in contrast to its established racing pattern. He indicated that it had been his intention to settle midfield just behind the lead if possible, however after beginning well he elected to attempt to sit outside SOL WITNESS, however when that horse was steadied leaving the 1200m he elected to allow his mount to stride forward, as he had been advised that the horse can overrace, and he established the lead near the 1000m. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
SOL WITNESS – Stewards questioned B. Grylls regarding the tactics she adopted in the middle stages when she steadied her mount after having secured the lead, which resulted in her being in a trailing position. She stated that approaching the 1200m she did not wish to have to pressure her horse to hold the lead when HIDDEN GOLD improved to her outside so she elected to steady and allow that runner to cross. She added that shortly thereafter RED CHANDELIER improved to a position inside her heels and she was obliged to settle in the position one off the fence. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
Race 5: SEA FM CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
 
The start of this race was delayed when CANTON ROAD refused to load. CANTON ROAD was declared a late scratching at 4:48 pm. Trainer M. Mair was advised that the horse will be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to being permitted to race again. Following the event, stewards ordered that all monies invested on CANTON ROAD be refunded, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers:

            15 cents in the dollar for the win #3
            10 cents in the dollar for place of winner #3
            39 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #6
 
CHOIX DE ROSES – Late scratching at 7:40 am.
 
Race 6: CALOUNDRA CITY AUTOS QTIS 2YO H'CAP – 1000M
 
ROCKY GAMBLE – Buffeted over the concluding stages.
 
TWO AMOR – Apprentice A. Sewell reported that his mount was doing its best work over the concluding stages and would appreciate a step up in distance.
 
ELLERSLEY – Trainer K. Schweida advised that it would be the intention to have the horse ridden more positively. After beginning awkwardly and losing ground the horse settled near the rear of the field.
 
STARENA – Began awkwardly. Steadied from heels near the 900m when attempting to secure cover. After being held up near the 400m, shifted out to secure clear running and in doing so made heavy contact with another runner. Jockey G. Goold was reprimanded for his actions.
 
DO I HAVE TO – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. J. Orman reported that in his opinion the filly was travelling well into the home straight and then received a significant bump from another runner and after this failed to stretch out and was disappointing over the concluding stages.
 
RED COLOUR – Lost the near fore and off hind plates in running.
 
EPICTION – Raced wide without cover. Buffeted over the concluding stages.
 
Race 7: G & S PLUMBING MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000M
 
SUMO ESPRIT – Late scratching at 5:08 pm following advice from trainer B. Robinson that due to traffic congestion the horse would be unable to arrive on course in time for the event.
 
BUNGLE BOORI – M. Hellyer said that the mare did not muster early speed, was at the tail of the field, and when pressured from the 600m commenced to hang out. He added that when placed under heavy pressure from the 400m the horse changed stride and raced more tractably and although having some difficulty securing clear running when improving on to the heels of weakening runners, finished the race off nicely and was doing its best work over the concluding stages. He indicated that the horse would be much more suited to races over 1400m and beyond where it will have the opportunity to take up a forward position.
 
ESOR – Slow to begin.
 
GENERAL SIDEREUS – Slow to begin.
 
REDEOUS – Slow to begin.
 
MISS MARSEILLE – Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 8: SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS RATINGS BAND 0 – 60 H'CAP – 2200M
 
HIGH AFRICAINE – The veterinary surgeon reported that following the event the horse had the presence of blood in its nearside nostril consistent with being caused by a laceration.
 
SERPENT – Connections advised that the horse would be ridden more vigorously in the early stages. The horse took up the leading position.
 
Race 9: OAKS AND SONS/PLATYPUS CREEK MAIDEN H'CAP – 1400M
 
HUMPHREY NO PANTS – Steadied near the 800m.
 
SNOWY RIVER RAPID – Late scratching at 2:03 pm for veterinary reasons.
 
SEA ROUTE – Late scratching at 10:06 am for veterinary reasons.
 
RED RIGHT OUT – M. Hellyer reported that his mount hung in rounding the home turn.
 
ABERLADY – Forced wider near the 800m.
 
BRING ME THE VOICE – Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room approaching the 500m.
 
Race 10: SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1800M
 
CREATIONIST – Slow to begin.
 
TUMBLING AL – S. Bogenhuber reported that her mount hung out for the majority of the event.
 
Race 11: VANTAGE HOMES BENCHMARK 75 H'CAP – 1400M
 
SPEED GONZALES – Became awkward at heels near the 500m and had to be steadied.
 
MIRI MIRI – Lost the near fore plate in running.
 
RISING LUCK – The veterinary surgeon reported the presence of blood in one nostril. Trainer T. Thomas was advised that the horse must perform satisfactorily in a gallop over 1000m before being eligible to race again.
 
SHE’S WORTHY – Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 6. G. Goold – careless riding – AR. 137(a)
 
Fines
Race 1. Tnr. D. Murphy - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
Grand Cheval, Great Patience, Ahmah Star, Jerrocity, Hidden Gold, Hidden Sequel, Freezer Easy, Rocky Gamble, Red Colour, High Africaine, His Lordship, National Jewel
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Single Lass, Flight Prince
 
Warnings/bars
Race 5. CANTON ROAD – refused to load, late scratching – barrier certificate – AR. 8(t)
 
Bleeders
Race 11. RISING LUCK – blood in one nostril – 1000m gallop – AR. 53A
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1.           MR HENNESSY – B. Grylls
Race 3.           WALTHAM – A. Sewell
Race 7:           ESOR – N. Thomas
 
Late scratchings
Race 2.          KEEP ON ROCKING – 2:56 pm – vet reasons at barrier
Race 5.          CANTON ROAD – 4:48 pm – refused to load
Race 7.          SUMO ESPRIT – 5:08 pm – transport difficulties
Race 9.          SNOWY RIVER RAPID – 2:03 pm – vet reasons
                        SEA ROUTE – 10:06 am – vet reasons
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision