RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB – SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4/GOOD 3 AT 11.30 AM
RAIL – 6M PENETROMETER – 5.40

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – A. Reardon, N. Boyle, T. Frazer
Clerk of Scales – P. Reardon
Judge – P. Chilton, P. Golley
Veterinarian – P. Patil
Swab attendants – A. Challen, G. Gray
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – S. Ehlers, R. Hanson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

GENERAL

As J. Byrne was indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards' Summary Sheet.

Race 1: Contract Hydraulics Pty Ltd Maiden H'cap – 1400m

The start of this race was delayed to allow for the completion of an interstate race.

ROSE OF WOORIM – Trainer S. Kendrick was fined $200 for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time. Severely checked at the 100m. Raced wide throughout without cover.

ELUSIVE LEGACY – Slow to begin.

NO LUST LOST – Raced wide in the early stages.

HIDDEN GOLD – Shifted out at the 700m to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

SOL WITNESS – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and into the into early stages of the home straight. Near the 100m shifted out and made contact with another runner.

ELIZONDO - Jockey V. Venkaya, rider of the gelding, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding, in that near the 100m whilst placing the gelding under heavy whip riding he allowed the horse to shift in, resulting in a tightening to runners to his inside, being PLATINUM PRINCE, and ROSE OF WOORIM, causing the riders of both horses to significantly check their mounts and lose significant ground. Jockey Venkaya was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight, 4 October and to expire at midnight, 2 November.

PLATINUM PRINCE – Severely checked at the 100m.


Race 2: David Reid Homes Class 1 H'cap – 1600m

THAT’S MAGIC – Connections advised the horse would be ridden more forward if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly. Raced wide from approaching the 700m.

LEGALLY COOL – Jumped away awkwardly and made contact with another runner.

EULO – Tightened for room at the start and had to be steadied. Rider S. Eilbeck reported it had been her intention to ride the horse in a more forward position, however after being bumped at the start she was obliged to take up a trailing position at the tail of the field. Raced wide from approaching the 700m.

MORINGAS MO JO - Raced wide from approaching the 700m.


Race 3: Maleny Hotel Class 4 H'cap – 1000m

TWISTED MOUNTAIN – Slowly away and had to be steadied shortly after the start when placed in restricted room. Hampered near the 800m.

DRAGON HUNTER – Raced 3 wide without cover. Jockey P. Romeo pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that passing the 800m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of runners to his inside, resulting in STORMWOOD having to be checked. In assessing penalty stewards took into account his guilty plea and race riding record and suspended him from riding in races for a period covered by 9 days, commence at midnight, 27 September and to expire at midnight, 6 October.

MEZZANOTTE – Hampered near the 800m.

STORMWOOD – Checked near the 800m.


Race 4: Neil Mansell Concrete Maiden H'cap – 1000m

SEQUOIA MISS – Jumped away awkwardly.

GET OUTA UTAH – Slow to begin.

WHAKATOI – Slow to begin.

SEE THAT – Raced wide.

DIAMONDINE – Raced wide without cover.
CAMOUFLAGE – Trainer S. Kendrick was questioned by stewards regarding the seemingly improved performance from its most recent start. He indicated that at its previous start the rider had reported that in his opinion the horse was not comfortable on the smaller track and it had become awkward rounding the turn. He agreed that it was disappointing however felt that it was doing its best work over the concluding stages and was not surprised with the forward showing today. He felt the horse was also advantaged by the more favourable barrier draw.


Race 5: Pitches Hospitality Supplies QTIS 3yo Benchmark 65 H'cap – 1000m

GRACEVILLE – Trainer S. Kendrick was granted permission for the filly to race in a tongue-tie, which was not part of its advertised gear. Mr Kendrick was fined $200.

DE LAG JET - Declared late scratchings at 3.31 pm after being struck on the head by the horse in the adjoining stall.

LORD TSCHARKE – Declared a late scratching at 3.31 pm when it became cast in the barrier stalls and got both front legs over the partition. Trainer M. Mair was advised that the gelding would have to obtain 2 further barrier certificates prior to its next race start.

All monies invested on De Lago Jet and Lord Tscharke were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable.

18 cents in the dollar for the Win #2
14 cents in the dollar for place of winner #2
20 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #4
18 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #1

SP bets are subject to deductions

FAVOURED GRACE – Disappointed for a run over the concluding stages and had to be steadied from the heels of a weakening runner and went to the line without being fully tested.


Race 6: Suncoast Cabs Class 1 H'cap – 1200m

CLOUD CONSORT – Forced to race in restricted room from the 800m until approaching the 400m.

RIVA ROMANTICA – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide without cover.

HELL OF A QUEST – Raced wide without cover.

FLYING SAND - Jockey L. Dittman was asked to comment on the reason for him leading in today’s event. He indicated he had been instructed to settle just behind the pace if possible, however after the horse began well and after travelling a short distance it became apparent he would not be able to secure a position close to the fence and he allowed the horse to stride forward to the lead. These instructions were confirmed by stable representative Mr R. Zielke.

PATRONIZING - Stewards asked jockey D. Browne to comment on the performance of the horse. He stated his mount travelled well however when asked for en effort rounding the home turn it did not respond to his riding and proved disappointing.

BATTALION – Jockey G. Colless stated his mount did not begin well and did not travel comfortably at any stage of the race and was of the opinion the overall performance was disappointing. Trainer J. Shelton stated he was disappointed in the performance and in his opinion raced flat today. He advised he would monitor the horse’s progress and would report back to stewards in the coming days.


Race 7: Sunshine Coast Falcons Benchmark 85 H'cap – 1600m

Due to an impending storm, stewards advised Sky Channel and U-Bet that this event would be brought forward to a starting time of approximately 4.43 pm, however when the horses were en route to the barriers, weather conditions deteriorated rapidly and due to significant safety concerns, stewards made the decision to begin the race prior to this time and it began at approximately 4.39 pm.


























STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 1. Vishan Venkaya – Jockey – Reckless riding - M/n 4.10.15 to m/n 2.11.15 - . AR137(a)*
Race 3. Pietro Romeo – Jockey – C/riding – 9 days – M/n 27.9.15 to 6.10.15 – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 1. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late rider - $200 – LR67*
Race 5. Stuart Kendrick – Trainer – Late gear change - $200 – AR140B(1)*

Absent jockeys
J. Byrne – Injured – Clearance required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 5. Lord Tscharke – Barrier manners – 2 b/certificates – AR8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. Rose Of Woorim – T. Bell
Race 3. My Bling – R. Fradd
Race 4. Sequoia Miss – R. Fradd
Diamondine – R. Johnston-Bell
Race 6. Cloud Consort – C. Schmidt
Race 7. Freton – R. Fradd

Late scratchings

Race 5. Lord Tscharke – 3.31 pm
De Lago Jet – 3.31 pm


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