RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – 7M
PENETROMETER – 5

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, P. Gillard, E. Barron
Clerk of Scales – P. McLean
Betting Steward – W. Unwin
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, A. Challen
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: GT Print Benchmark 90 H'cap – 1800m

ZOOMANIA – Jumped away awkwardly.

FRETON – Tightened for room and lost ground at the start. Forced wider approaching the 600m.

HOLLY HOLY – Jockey B. Grylls was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the mare, which led in today’s event. Miss Grylls indicated that her instructions had been to ride vigorously out of the barriers and attempt to secure a position one out and one back, however after travelling a short distance she did not feel she would be able to position her horse behind TAIL AND ALL, which was racing to her inside, and as a result she strode forward with the view to position outside ZOOMANIA. She added that when ZOOMANIA was steadied passing the 1500m she was positioned 3 wide and therefore elected to allow her mount to stride forward to the lead. Trainer W. Walters confirmed the instructions and was satisfied with the way in which the horse was ridden, adding that he was somewhat disappointed with the mare’s performance and would advise stewards of any abnormality with the horse that comes to light in the coming days.

ELUSIVE STORM – When asked to comment on the performance, jockey L. Cassidy stated that the mare overraced in the early and middle stages when the pace was slow. He added that the mare wasn’t suited when the race developed into a sprint home over the final 500m.


Race 2: Allchin Airconditioning & Refrigeration Maiden Plate – 1400m

SUBTLE WINNER – Change of Tactics. Connections advised that the horse will race on the speed from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly. Raced 3 wide without cover.

MANDRYKA – A veterinary examination of the horse at the barriers, which was kicked by another runner, cleared the gelding start.

CHOIVISION – Jumped away awkwardly, making contact with the barrier partition.

HONEY AND ROSES – Slow to begin, then raced greenly throughout and took no competitive part in the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off hind leg. A swab sample was taken.

LA CIGALE – Inconvenienced by another runner on jumping away.

WATER BOY – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner. Had to be steadied when forced to race in restricted room near the 1300m. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Jockey R. Wiggins reported that he would like to have obtained a position midfield, however the horse was inconvenienced by another runner shortly after the start and could not muster sufficient speed to remain in a midfield position. He added that the horse after obtaining clear running in the home straight was doing its best work over the concluding stages.

CARMENERE – Rider B. Pengelly was reprimanded for shifting in near the 1300m when not sufficiently clear of other runners.

GREY OPINION – Improved onto heels leaving the 700m and had to be steadied.

CUERVO – Held up rounding the home turn.

ROSS RIVER – Held up rounding the home turn and until leaving the 200m.

PATRIARCH – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

MANTECADO – Raced wide for the majority of the race.



Race 3: Queensland Advertising QTIS 2yo H'cap – 1300m

SPLENDID STRYKER – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would race back in the field from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.

A REAL HEARTBREAKA – Slow to begin.

EVERYDAY HERO – Jumped away awkwardly.

ROMANOV – Raced wide in the early stages.

IT’S VEGAS BABY – Raced wide in the early and middle stages and overraced when being restrained to obtain cover. Jockey G. Boss could offer no tangible explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance.

SWANS LAGOON - Raced greenly and hung out rounding the home turn, and was inconvenienced by another runner approaching the 300m.

TRINCANTO – Raced wide without cover.


Race 4: Race Zone Racing Supplies Open H'cap – 1000m

THE CONSPIRATOR – Slow to begin.

TORCELLO – Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages causing interference to another runner. Jockey G. Goold was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount.

STEEL ZIP – Held up for clear running for a short distance near the 150m.

REMAGEN BRIDGE – Tightened for room over the concluding stages whilst weakening and had to be restrained.

FLYING RIDDLE – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages, causing interference to another runner. Jockey T. Harrison was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten her mount.

STRAIGHT GOLD – When asked to comment on the performance, L. Dittman stated that the gelding was under pressure prior to rounding the home turn and finished the race off only fairly. He added the horse felt like it had come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near hind fetlock but no other significant findings.


Race 5: Sommer’s Fuel Supplies F&M Benchmark 75 H'cap – 1400m

HER CHOICE – Apprentice S. Payne was reprimanded for failing to claim his full allowance.

WATER KISS – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the mare would be ridden forward from the wide barrier. The horse was ridden accordingly.

CRUZ BY – Slow to begin. Held up from the 500m and until leaving the 200m when attempting a tight run between runners and was disappointed and had to be steadied, and continued to be held up at the heels of weakening runners and went to the line without being fully tested.

EMPRESS ME – Slow to begin.

GET ON – Slow to begin.

BUKEKAYO – Overraced during the early stages and was inconvenienced further passing the 1200m by another runner which crossed when not sufficiently clear. Bumped by another runner passing the 400m.

PERSIST – Rider R. Wiggins was reprimanded for shifting in passing the 1200m when not sufficiently clear causing interference to another runner.

MOON AND THE STARS – Obliged to restrain from heels near the 1200m. Shifted out passing the 400m to obtain clear running and in doing so made contact with another runner on a number of occasions.

TALON LADY – Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 200m.

ELLAWISDOM – Raced 3 wide without cover and hung out from the 600m before laying in under pressure in the home straight.


Race 6: Access Insulation CG &E Benchmark 75 H'cap – 1400m

FELTRE – Slow to begin.

ELECTRIC DEE JAY – Slow to begin.

WRITTEN ABOVE ALL – Raced wide without cover until assuming the lead near the 700m.

SNIPPETS CAVIAR – Bumped by another runner rounding the home turn and became unbalanced. Raced wide for the majority of the race.

IT’S ON THE POCKET – Obliged to steady from the heels of a weakening runner approaching the 500m and shifted wider.

RAINBOW MAGIC – Held up rounding the home turn and had difficulty securing clear running until leaving the 200m.

LORDAG – When shifting out to secure clear running rounding the home turn made contact with another runner on a number of occasions.

RED HOT DAZZLER – Rider was obliged to alter course passing the 200m and did not obtain clear running until passing the 150m.

FELTRE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.

EPIC CHOICE - Apprentice B. Grylls was questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages when she allowed her mount to stride forward to the lead, which was in contrast with its most recent starts. She stated that after beginning well she elected to stride forward to the lead as she was of the view that she would be caught wide. Trainer J. Wallace stated that he had instructed apprentice Grylls to settle in a handy position with cover but was satisfied that after EPIC CHOICE began so well that apprentice Grylls allowed the horse to stride forward to the lead. Mr Wallace advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.


Race 7: Wear In Business QTIS 3yo H'cap – 1200m

BRAVE DAZZLER – Slow to begin.

TINA MELINA – Slow to begin.

CLANDISE – Rider J. Lloyd reported that his mount overraced in the early stages and, in his opinion, this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s performance. He added that with hindsight when positioned 3 wide near the 850m he would have been better served allowing the horse to stride forward to the lead.

GOLDEN FALLS – Held up for clear running from leaving the 500m until approaching the 200m.

HUKA EAGLE – Jockey T. Bell reported that his mount overraced in the early stages when he attempted to obtain cover. He added that in hindsight he would have been better serviced allowing the horse to stride forward to the lead. He further stated that when attempting to gain a run in the home straight the gelding was inclined to lay in and, in his opinion, was disappointing in the run to the line.

BOARD DIRECTOR – Held up for some distance passing the 300m.

EXECUTED – Raced 4 wide without cover.

I AM BOSS – Raced 5 wide without cover.



Race 8: Stripe Pro Signs Benchmark 85 H'cap – 1200m


HEZA BOBBY DAZZLER - Jumped away awkwardly making contact with another runner.

LE CAP – Bumped by another runner on jumping away.

STAR SAMMY – Overraced in the early stages.

ZUCCHERINA – Held up for clear running over the final 100m and went to the line without being fully tested.

TIMELESS PRINCE – Raced wide without cover.

SHES FLAWLESS – Stewards questioned rider S. Spratt regarding the tactics adopted and as to the performance of the filly. Stewards asked Miss Spratt if there was an opportunity between the 850m and 600m to steady the pace and whether this would have had any effect on the overall performance. Miss Spratt indicated she had ridden the horse before and was satisfied with the pace being set at this stage of the race, adding that she eased the horse in order to have it settle. She felt as the horse has a high cruising speed and raced over similar distances when ridden in the same fashion she was content with the tempo which was being set. She added that the filly, in her view, was still travelling comfortably rounding the home turn, however commenced to weaken approaching the 300m and, in her view, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer P. Jenkins agreed with the comments of jockey Spratt, adding that consideration would be given to the sending the SHES FLAWLESS for a spell. Stewards advised Mr Jenkins should the filly not spell, it would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to starting again. A post race veterinary examination of failed to reveal any significant abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.























































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. Tegan Harrison – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Geoffrey Goold – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Race 5. Ryan Wiggins – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*
Sam Payne – A/jockey – Fail to claim full allowance – AR92(12)*

Race day injuries/
illness
L. Cassidy – Illness – Clearance required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
I Am Boss, Burleigh Bullet, Timeless Prince, Tambo’s Jewel, Zuccherina

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Freton, Honey And Roses, Sugar Hit, Shees Flawless, Water kiss


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Patriarch – D. Griffin
Race 5. Cruz By – R. McMahon
Race 6. Red Hot Dazzler – T. Bell
Race 8. Tambo’s Jewel – D. Griffin



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