STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – KILCOY, 2 DECEMBER        
 
WEATHER – OVERCAST         TRACK RATING – SOFT 7            RAIL – TRUE            PENETROMETER – NA
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmerman
Stewards – K. Daly,  R. McRae    
Clerk of Scales –L. Hicks
Judge – I. Shultz
Veterinarian -  D. L. Richards
Swab attendants – L. Chaplin
Starter- R. Hanson
 
GENERAL
 
All races were put back one timeslot due to the non-arrival of key personnel.
 
Race 1: Tattersalls Racing Club Kilcoy Christmas Cup H’cap – Benchmark 55 – 1900m
 
NOVATIVE – Slow to begin.  
 
TERGRANDE – Very slow to begin.
 
PRINCE OF BARODA – Steadied from heels approaching the first turn, and again near the 1200m.   Jockey R. McMahon, rider of TIMELY REMINDER, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that approaching the home turn on the first occasion he shifted in when insufficiently clear, resulting in PRINCE OF BARODA having to be checked.  Jockey R. McMahon was suspended from riding in races for a period of 12 days, to commence at midnight, 9 December and to expire at midnight, 21 December.
 
R. McMahon was also reprimanded under AR137(a) for allowing his mount to shift in, tightening another runner near the 1200m.
 
STRATALENA – Overraced in the early stages.
 
 
 
 
 
Race 2: Kilcoy Exchange Hotel Maiden Plate – 1200m
 
HEY BROTHER – Jockey G. Mitchell reported at scales  the horse got its tongue over the bit, which may have placed it at a disadvantage.
 
KRYSTAL KATE – Jockey N. Fazackerley reported that his mount overraced in the blinkers and refused to settle.
 
OAKFIELD SUNSET – Tightened between runners shortly after the start.
 

Race 3:  Butler McDermot Lawyers Christmas Gift Benchmark 58 H’cap – 1200m
 
OUR ROCK O’REILLY – Was restless in the barriers.  After considering the horse’s poor record in this regard, a warning was placed on the horse.  Stewards intend to inquire into an incident  which occurred approaching the final turn where jockey J. Woodhouse was dislodged. This inquiry will be scheduled for hearing at a time and date to be fixed.  
 
GREAT GRATS – Slow to begin.
 
Race 4: Tattersalls Racing Club QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 800m
 
UMAWINNER – Declared a late scratching at 3.15 pm  on veterinary advice.  Subsequent to the event all monies invested on the horse were ordered to be refunded, with the following deductions applicable.
 
19 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets
17 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets for the place
22 cents in the dollar on the face value of 2nd place bets
16  cents in the dollar on the face value of 3rd place bets
 
CHARMS – Jumped away awkwardly and shortly after the start hung out.  Raced greenly.
 
Race 5: Carlton Mid Cannonball Series Final Benchamrk 75 H’cap – 800m
 
LIFE’S LIKE THAT – As J. Woodhouse was indisposed a late riding change to T. Williams was approved by stewards.
 
ROYAL MYTH – Slow to begin.
 
TRUCULENT – Laid in approaching the final turn.
 
LISA FASHIOISTA – Momentarily tightened approaching the final turn.
 
WHATEVER MISS – Jockey G. Mitchell reported her saddle slipped, placing her at a disadvantage during the event.
 
 
Race 6: Ian & Di McCauley Cup Benchmark 55 H’cap – 1060m
 
Due to delays, this race was rescheduled to 4.50 pm.
 
Correct weight was delayed to allow jockey A. Merritt, rider of the 5th placegetter, VOLMITE, to view the photo finish print  for 4th and 5th placings.  He was subsequently satisfied and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings.
 
MOLLY MIYAKO – Hampered rounding the 800m turn.  Apprentice N. Keal, rider of LAST ROUND, was reprimanded  for this incident.  Had to be steadied near the 300m from the heels of a tiring runner and lost ground.
 
HIZOU – Raced wide without cover.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
 
Suspension
Race 1.         Ric McMahon – Jockey – C/riding – 12 days – 9.12.17 to 21.12.17- AR137(a)*
 
Reprimand
Race 1.         Ric McMahon - Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 6.         Nicholas Keal – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
 
Medical required
J. Woodhouse – Medical clearance and cognitive test prior to future engagements.
 
Adjourned inquiry
Race 3. Inquiry re J. Woodhouse  dislodged from Our Rock O’Reilly  on the final turn.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
All winners and Isis Magic
 
 
Late Scratchings
Race 4.         Umawinner – 3.15 pm
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5.         Royal Myth – S. Sweeney
                    Life’s Like That – T. Williams