QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2017
 
 
WEATHER FINEE            TRACK RATING GOOD 33       RAIL
6MM          PENETROMETER ? 5.77
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards J. Williamson
Stewards A. Reardon , L. Hicks
Clerk of Scales C. Fedrick
Judge P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian A. Murdoch
Swab Attendants S. Heidke, G. Gray
Starter R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary P. Carey
 
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Race 1: Clinic One Dermatology & Cosmetic F&M Rating Band 0-60 HHcap 1200m
 
LOADED AND READY Slow to begin.. Momentarily held up for a short distance passing the 400m.
 
WALTZ IN FLIGHT Raced wide in the early stages and when steadied to obtain cover passing the 900m overraced until leaving the 600m.
 
SHINING BROOKE Near the 400m when attempting to obtain clear running, shifted out and made contact with another runner.
 
GEILEIS Bumped by another runner passing the 400m.
 
 
Race 2: Sporting Chance Foundation Class 3 Plate 1800m
 
PETER PARKER Blundered on jumping away.
 
THE PERPETRATOR Stewards questioned jockey R. Stewart regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages when it appeared he had opportunity to improve to obtain a position closer to the lead.. He explained that he had pre-race plans to settle at the tail of the fieldd as connections had indicated the horse had not performed well whenn positioned more forward.. He added that approaching the 1600m when runners to his inside were being restrained, he considered allowing his mount to stride forward, however felt that continuingg to attempt to position at the tail of the fieldd he would not be that far from the lead given that it was only a 5-horse field.. Jockey Stewartt did however advise that after passing the 1400m he, with hindsight, believed that to stride forward would have been a more favourable option.
 
Race 3: Bob Jane T-Marts Maroochydore QTIS 3yo CG&E Maiden Plate 1000m
 
LION COMING The start was delayed when jockey P. Hammersley requested to have his mount examined by the veterinary surgeon. Subsequently the gelding was cleared to start. Raced wide throughout whilst inclined to lay in..
 
CLAIRVUEE - Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Raced greenly.
 
TRICKY SAGA -- Raced greenly and hung in under pressuree in the home straight.
 
CONSPICUOUS Jockey R. Stewart was asked to comment on the performance of the horse.. He indicated he had been obliged to do more work than he would have liked in the early stages in order to cross to the lead, however the horse was still, in his opinion, disappointing in its finishing effort.. A post race veterinary examinationn revealed the horse was showing signs of a low grade respiratory infection.. Trainer B. Lockwood advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
 
 
Race 4: All Computer Services Maiden HHcap 1600m
 
REAL ELUSIVE As J. Guthman-Chester was indisposed, C. Bayliss was substituted as the rider of the horse. Raced greenly and laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MAHRATTA Unable to secure nasal strips prior to the event and as a result the horse raced without this piece of approved gear.
 
INVERARAY Slow to begin. When overracing in the early stages shifted wider near the 1200m and was ridden forward to take up a position outside the lead passing the 900m.
 
BEEDEE BOY During the early stages when the pace was steady, improved on to heels and had to be restrained, and as a result shifted out away from heels near the 1200m and raced 3 wide for a short distance.
 
CONTRATZO Whilst being restrained when racing wide in an attempt to secure cover was bumped by another runner and forced wider near the 1200m.
 
HEAT SHIELD Buffeted by another runner from leaving the 700m and until approaching the 500m.
Race 5: Volvo Cars Sunshine Coast CG&E Rating Band 0-60 HHcap 1200m
 
KING DRABADORE Became fractious in the swab stall pre-race and as a result the horsees head made contact with the roof.. A pre-race veterinary examination cleared the gelding to start. Overraced in the early stages.
 
PRESSWAY Slow to begin. Apprentice M. McGillivray reported his mount commenced to hang out from the 500m and as a result was shifted wider approaching the 400m and indicated the horse laid in under pressure in the home straight. Steadied to avoid heels near the 900m.
 
ZAP Slow to begin. Restrained from heels approaching the 800m.
 
 
Race 6: Bloomhill Cancer Care Class 1 HHcap 1400m
 
AIRLIE MAN Bumped by another runner near the 900m and forced closer to the fence.
 
SON OF A BRUT Shifted in near the 900m to secure a position closer to the fence and in doing so made heavy contact with another runner.. Jockey B. Stewart was severely admonished and advised that his actions regarding this incidentt bordered on reckless. Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight and again near the 200m.
 
AMERIDON Jockey M. Cahill reported his mount was very disappointing in the run to the line. He indicated the horse had to work a little bit in the early stages when pressured in the lead, however the horse failed to respond to his riding over the final 400m. Trainer L. Birchley confirmed his disappointment in the performance and would look to experiment with the horsees gear in trackwork and attempt to have the horse ridden with cover if possible at its next race start.. He also undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in the coming days with the horse that may have had a bearing on its performance.  A post race veterinary examination of the horse revealed a slow post race recovery.
 
MISS BENETEAU Apprentice S. Lacy reported she dropped her off-side rein momentarily passing the 200m.
 
CAN DO CAMPBELL A post race veterinary examination of the horse, which weakened badly in the home straight, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
 
Race 7: Bloomhill Volunteers Class 4 HHcap 1400m
 
SPEED GONZALES Slow to begin.
 
MACHU PICCHU Had some difficulty securing clear running rounding the home turn.
 
CLOUDS Raced wide throughout without cover.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Absent jockey
J. Guthman-Chester Ill
Clearance required*
P. Hammersley Ill Clearance required*
 
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Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Nil.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4..          Real Elusive C. Bayliss
Race 7.          Speed Gonzales P. Hammersley
>                       Kapstar
M. Cahill
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Late scratchings
Nil.
   
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Published subject to correction upon revision