RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 29 JULY 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT 5/GOOD 4 AFTER RACE 4
RAIL – 4M PENETROMETER – 5.88

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – D. Aurisch, C. Albrecht P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – P. Chilton, C. Dunn
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, G. Gray, J. Crompton
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey



Race 1: Local News QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate – 1000m

ITHAKOS – Laid in in the early stages. Obliged to steady passing the 500m when racing in restricted room between runners.

GREY GLITTER – Obliged to race in restricted room passing the 900m and had to be steadied.

DR DEEJAY – Overraced during the early stages.

SMOOTHNAVIGATOR – Jockey R. Fradd reported his mount raced greenly in the early stages.

NOZAWA – After being slightly inconvenienced near the 800m by another runner, then raced wide without cover.

MONO GIRL – Raced wide without cover.

TACTICIAN – Raced wide for the majority of the race. When asked to comment on the performance, apprentice J. Orman indicated he had been instructed to attempt to take up a trailing position behind the leaders, however from the wide alley and the horse having its first start in blinkers, he was unable to do so and was caught wide. He added that his mount raced greenly and despite this finished the race off well and was doing its best work over the concluding stages.

SUGAR DOLL – A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be short striding in front, and had lost its near hind plate in running. Trainer K. Goldman advised stewards he would report back to stewards the findings of veterinary surgeon after the horse returns to its stables.


Race 2: XXXX Gold Australian Pale Ale Maiden H'cap – 1200m

GAZIMBER – Slow to begin and lost significant ground. Raced wide without cover.

CHASTE ANGEL – Slow to begin and lost considerable ground.

LEGALLY COOL – Slow to begin.

LEGS UNBARRED – Slow to begin.

THE OVAL OFFICE – Restrained from heels near the 1100m and overraced in the early and middle stages and was steadied when placed in restricted room passing the 600m.

MUSHIN – Obliged to take hold by its rider over the concluding stages when tightened for room.

MUSHROOM TREATMENT – Raced wide. Stewards questioned jockey J. Byrne and trainer R. Stephenson regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event as jockey Byrne restrained the horse out of the barriers, which was in contrast to the horse’s established racing pattern. Jockey Byrne indicated he had been instructed to attempt to ride the horse with cover as the gelding had not been finishing its races off when ridden on speed. Mr Richardson confirmed the instructions, adding that as the horse had had a throat operation prior to its last start, he felt the horse may be better served in being permitted to settle in its races. After considering what had been said, stewards advised Mr Stephenson that he was in breach of AR135A in that he failed to notify stewards of the change in tactics, and issued Mr Stephenson with a reprimand. Stewards also reprimanded Mr Stephenson under AR140(a) as he had failed to notify stewards that MUSHROOM TREATMENT hand undergone a throat operation. Mr Stephenson further reported that following today’s event he would be retiring the gelding from racing. Stewards advised Mr Stephenson that should circumstances change the gelding would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.


Race 3: Yalumba F&M Class 3 H'cap – 1200m

CROOKED STICK – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey J. Byrne was asked to comment on the performance. He indicted after beginning poorly he was obliged to take up a position at the tail of the field, which was further back than he would have liked. He added that his mount was doing its best work over the concluding stages and would appreciate a step up in distance to 1400m.

QUATTRO PASSI – Raced wide and overraced and had to be restrained from heels after passing the 900m and until the 700m. Stewards questioned apprentice S. Payne regarding his riding of the horse. He indicated his only instruction had been not to have the horse too far away from the leaders. He advised stewards that when the horse only began fairly he elected not to pressure his mount as he felt he would not be able to obtain a forward position without overly pressuring the horse. He added that with hindsight he would have been better served if he had placed more pressure on the horse in the early stages. He indicated when racing behind other horses the mare did not settle, overraced badly passing the 800m and hung out throughout. Stewards also questioned stable representative J. Britton who confirmed the instructions and indicated that the stable was not entirely satisfied with the ride of apprentice Payne, however were quite disappointed with the horse’s overall performance. Stewards advised apprentice Payne that, in their opinion, he had erred during the early stages in failing to attempt to fulfil the instructions issued and whilst they were of the view that this had some effect on the horse’s performance they could not be satisfied to the requisite standard that it had affected the performance significantly. Mr Britton was advised that in light of the horse’s overall performance and racing manners QUATTRO PASSI would be required to official trial prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

SAGACIOUS FLAME – Raced wide without cover.


Race 4: Go Transit Media Group Maiden Plate – 1600m

FLINDERS DRAGON – A veterinary examination after it was kicked behind the barriers cleared the horse to start. Overraced with its head in the air passing the 1300m.

SUNCANSING – A veterinary examination of the horse was carried out after trainer W. Bannerot advised stewards of swelling in the near foreleg. Following an inspection, the horse was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

MAJOR SCOOP – Slow to begin.

WHERE’S MEXAAR – Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages.

FALVELON’S TOFT – Steadied when placed in restricted room passing the 1200m.

REGAL CLANG – Raced 3 wide without cover until passing the 800m.

NEWS EDITOR – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

DANZER GIRL – Had some difficulty securing clear running between the 300m and 200m.

SAM DE HERO – Obliged to alter course after passing the 400m to secure clear running.

BIANTIC – Raced 3 wide without cover.

ASHULUPA – Raced wide.




Race 5: Spire Law Class 3 H'cap – 1800m

HUNTER ISLAND – Inconvenienced on jumping away by another runner.

MAGNETIC STAR – Inconvenienced on jumping away.

DEADLY DENNIS – Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to assume the lead passing the 1200m.

DARRYL’S RUN – Momentarily tightened for room near the 1500m and had to be steadied. Had to be steadied near the 200m whilst weakening.

FIFTEEN LOVE – Improved onto heels when the pace slackened near the 1300m and had to be checked and was then ridden forward to the lead at a point passing the 900m. Apprentice B. Grylls, rider of SEE CRUISE, was advised to exercise more care when steadying the pace in similar circumstances.

MURTA CAPE – Raced 3 wide without cover.

PER MILLE – Apprentice R. Jamieson reported that she was unable to secure clear running entering the home straight and was disappointed for a run after passing the 400m and as the horse does not sprint quickly, she felt this was significantly detrimental to the horse’s performance and was of the opinion the gelding would benefit from being stepped up to 2000 metres.


Race 6: Pryde’s Easifeed C G&E Class 3 H'cap – 1200m

KARIEGA – Slow to begin.

NARSENS DUKE – Had to be steadied from heels near the 900m.

PARTY SPIN – Held up for clear running for a short distance passing the 200m.

GOTYACOVERED – Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice A. Fancourt was advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts in similar circumstances.

BIRDIE BLITZ – Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race.

THE BURGLAR – Apprentice R. Payne reported to stewards that her mount travelled well coming to the home turn, however when placed under pressure shortly after straightening failed to respond to her riding and weakened badly over the concluding stages. She added the horse was making an abnormal respiratory noise on pulling up. A post race veterinary examination confirmed the presence of this noise, and trainer M. Mair was advised he must have the horse undergo an endoscopic examination and report the findings to stewards before its next race start.





Race 7: Sea Vista Developments Class H'cap – 1300m

PICTURE IT – As J. Byrne was to be overweight, R. Fradd was substituted as the rider of the horse. J. Byrne was reprimanded.

BASHAN – Change of tactics. Connections advised that the horse would be ridden further back in the field than its most recent starts due to drawing an awkward alley.

CEE THE DRAGON – Jockey K. Wharton reported that the horse raced very flat and weakened badly in the straight, and recommended to connections to send the horse for a spell. Trainer S. Mackinnon confirmed he would be sending the gelding for a spell.

SUBSTATION – Stewards questioned jockey N. Day as to whether when passing the 600m he had opportunity to improve outside the eventual winner BECKHAM in an attempt to hold that horse in a position on the fence. He indicated he had attempted to do so however the opportunity was open to him for only a short period and when he attempted to improve shortly after, BECKHAM shifted out forcing his mount into a position 4 wide, and he therefore elected to steady and shift back to the inside in an attempt to improve into the race. After viewing the patrol footage, stewards accepted the explanation tendered.


Race 8: Access Insulation Ratings Band 0-70 H'cap – 1400m

HOW CAN I HELP – Raced 3 wide without cover.

TRAGEDY – Momentarily held up at the heels of the weakening CALL ME RUSTY near the 400m.

MOONLIGHT DANCER – Improved onto heels near the 200m and obliged to alter course to secure clear running.

TERIO TOOL – Lost its off hind plate in running.

CALL ME RUSTY – A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to its next race start.




(Issued subject to correction upon revision)









STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Richie Stephenson – Trainer – Failed to advise tactic change – AR135A*
Richie Stephenson – Trainer – Failed to notify throat operation for Mushroom Treatment – AR140(a)*
Race 7. Jim Byrne – Jockey – O’weight – AR120(b)*


Fines
Race 6. Natalie McCall – Trainer – Late gear change - $200 – AR140B*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Hangover Too, Hunter Island.

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, Wigglesworth, Cee The Dragon, Mushin, Quattro Passi, Elegant Machine, The Burglar, Smasher.

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Mushroom Treatment – Poor performance – Trial – AR8(t)
Race 6. The Burglar – Abnormal respiratory noise – Endoscopic Exam, Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 8. Call Me Rusty – Lame off foreleg – Vet. Clearance – AR8(t)
Race 3. Quattro Passi – Poor performance – Trial – Ar8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. Falvelon’s Toft – J. Lloyd
Race 7. Picture It – R. Fradd



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